Tribune Sunday Magazine - 24 NOV 2019

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On Our

Radar A round-up of everything on our radar this week

Fitness

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Aamina Siddiqui on her fitness philosophy

One on

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We chat with Nuria Rafique of Bargain Basement

showcases h it its ffestive ti velvet collection

Contents Society Pages

Shoot Iznik showcases its latest collection

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The Cut A round-up of the best dressed of the week

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Hina Butt Loves‌ Hina Butt gets candid

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One On One We chat with Nuria Rafique of Bargain Basement

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Fitness First Aamina Siddiqui on her fitness philosophy

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TEdit Reports A round-up of what’s happening locally and around the globe

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The Accessories Edit Our top picks from Zelo

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On Our Radar A round-up of everything on our radar this week

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Fashion Editor: Amber Liaqat

Subeditors: Sara Mumtaz For feedback and submissions: edit@tribune.com.pk

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Amber Liaqat

Mehek Saeed

Aymen Hikmat

Sehyr Khosa

SPARTY!

Zara Gul hosts a spa day at her salon in Lahore

Henna

Zarminay

Zainab Abbas and Zara Gul

Mehr

Rubia Moghees

Ania Fawad

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Waqar, Yasmeen, Zahra Shaheen and Fatima with guest

Haddiya Aazer

WAKE-UP AND MAKE-UP Zahra Shaheen launches her make-up and beauty studio in DHA, Lahore

Mariam

Nudrat Mustafa

Iqra Murtaza Rabia Umair

Omar Jamil

Rubia Moghees

Sabina Ali

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Amna Monnoo

Amber Gohar Aleena Raza

Amina Tiwana

LAYER UP IN STYLE

Cross Stitch hosts an exclusive meet and greet for their winter collection in Lahore

Mehek Saeed

Faryal Syed

Numra Waqas

Hadiya Aazeer

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Amna Niazi

Areesha Kamran Areesha Khan

Shireen Rehman

Ushna Habib

Farina Ghauri

Zainab Malik Zarminay Haq

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Sabeen, Hamza Sheikh and Natasha

FOOD BAZAAR

Noreen Sheikh and Roohi

The Food Bazaar by Go Organic launches in Islamabad

Mr and Mrs Adnan Mirza

Raheela and Baleena

Saba and Javeria

Saad and Imran

Zoya and Sunny

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Zarab, Fahad and Mahira

Farida and Faisal

Madhu and Lubna

Fatima and Madiha

Fatima and Nida

Laila and Tahir

Sameer and Adnan

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Khaadi Team at the Launch

SHOP TILL YOU DROP! Khaadi f lagship store launches in Islamabad.

Tinath, Palwasha and Anjum Rahman

Faisal and Farida

Abdul Rehman, Teepu and Adeel

Javeria and Tayaba

Rumsha, Rezz Aly Shah and Saad

Qasim and Zainab NOVEMBER 24-30 2019

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Ghaus and Mahvish

Nabia and Khurram

Raheela and Haroon Khan

Gul and Hamza Sheikh

Nida and Aamir

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Deputy High Commission UK Mark Rake Straw

Umair Khan

Mr and Mrs Nauman Arfeen

SHAHWANI

Nauman Arfeen celebrates 10 years journey of creative fashion by showcasing his collection ‘Shahwani’ in Karachi

Amin Gulgee

Nimra Jacob

Farhan Ali Agha

Osama Tahir

Umair Mirza

Tabassum Arif

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Shumaila and Sadia

Ayesha and Naeem-l-Haq

Alisa Dossa

NEW LOOK

Almirah launches their new revamped outlet along with their latest winter collection at DMC, Karachi

Hira Soomro Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddique

Sabeen and Munaf

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Batool Mehdi Ghana Ali Sumbul Iqbal

Azeka Daneil

Tabassum Arif

Pinky Durrani

Tehmina Khaled

Seemi Pasha

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Mahrukh and Sania

Amna Monnoo Hira Sikander and Neha Maneka

TAHRA

Zainab Chottani hosts an exclusive bridal preview and first look of her pret collection in Lahore

Umair Mirza and Omar Mansoor Zainab Malik, Aamir Mazhar and Zainab Chottani

Sumrina Khan

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Mahnoor Haddiya Aazer Hina Eijaz

Mehreen Tabani

Nazish Sameer

Zarminay Haq and Bushra Mustafa

Naila Ishtiaq

Shehrbano

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Unforgettable looks of the week!

THE CUT

FASHION

Hajira Asfandiyar Hajira looks pretty in a black on black look. She teams her outfit with statement earrings and trendy flats.

With hair let down and rosy make-up she is ready for a night out!

Maryam Raja Maryam oozes ethnic vibes in a long kameez paired with khussas.

She teams her outfit with pearl hoops and a mini bag and finishes her look with a no make-up look.

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Minahil Mirza Minahil looks effortlessly chic as she pairs her blazer with a casual tee and skinny jeans. She keeps her look comfy as she opts for pumps and fuss free hair.

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Roshanae Roshanae looks utterly chic in a monochrome outfit. She teams her black pants with a stylish white cardigan. With loose curls and pointed flates, Roshanae hits the right style notes.

Zarminay Haq Zarminay looks elegant in an all-black look. She opts for a colourful chain bag and trendy mules. She teams her look with a blow dry and pink lips.

FEATURE

Member provisional assembly and socialite, Hina Butt tells us about all the things she loves!

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All-time favourite show?

Game of Thrones, Dynasty, Money Heist and Shehr-eZaat.

One thing you can’t live without?

Twitter - connects me to the world.

Favourite perfume?

Oud Ispahan by Dior.

Favourite getaway destination?

Saint-Tropez and Cannes in France and Cape Town, South Africa.

Fav Favourite make-up pr products?

R lipsticks from Dior.

Red Heels or flats?

Heels, I love high heels. I think they make you look more attractive.

Wha do you spend What most of your y money on?

Travelli — exploring Travelling t world! the Visiting spas and eating out.

F Favourite hobby?

I love l reading, currently hoo hooked onto Glimpses of Wo World History written by Ne Nehru.

Your trademark accessory?

My anklet and my gold

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band with my name engraved on it. It was given to me by my sister.

Favourite cuisine?

Japanese, I can eat sushi every day.

Two essential summer accessories?

Clarins face oil for skin hydration and my sunglasses.

One thing you can’t leave the house without?

My phone, cards, wallet and of course wearing my confidence!

Manicure or facials?

Manicure and pedicures anytime! No facials.

LIFE STYLE

We chat with the woman behind the initiative, fashion for a cause, Nuria Rafique.

Nuria is the founder of Bargain Basement who is a corporate finance lawyer turned philanthropist and educationist as well as mother of three.

Nuria runs a social enterprise called Labour and Love; working with female artisans and co-founder of Rising Stars Foundation that runs five schools for underprivileged children in Swat and Uch Sharif. Bargain Basement is an annual event, where Pakistan’s top designers and brands generously give their collections and items for sale and all donations go directly to charity. Bargain Basement is about providing a transparent platform for the fashion and retail community to give back.

It brings all the community together to help those charities doing good work which are short of funds.

What inspired you to establish this charity?

It was in October 2005 and the devastating earthquake that hit Pakistan on October 8th. My friends and I wanted to do our part in helping people affected by the earthquake. We had a lot of ideas which we couldn’t implement due to lack of funds. That’s when I came across a news piece about Jemima Khan who reached out to UK-based designers to do a sale and donate a percentage of funds for earthquake relief. I thought it would be a fantastic idea to implement but to get brands to donate outright as part of their social responsibility; the cost would have to be very low as all items are donated and whatever you raise goes to charity. A good friend of mine has a large basement in her house so I thought it would be a great idea to hold it there and call it a Bargain Basement Sale as that was what it literally was. The response from designers was amazing - they happily and generously gave items and the sale was a huge success. We raised over 18 Lacs in 4-5 hours, there were queues outside to get in and every piece of clothing was sold by the end of the Basement Sale. All the money was donated to Yasmeen Lari’s organisation, which was rebuilding homes in earthquake affected areas.

What are some of the charities where the funds go and how do you contribute in fundraising?

Charities that we have donated to over the years include Pink Ribbon Pakistan, Rising Stars Foundation, Edhi Foundation, Lahore Hospital Welfare Society, CARE Foundation, Door of Awareness, Sunbeams Schools, Todd’s Animal Welfare, The Giving Tree Foundation, NOVEMBER 24-30 2019

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National Heritage Trust, Medicare Trust and Fatima Memorial Hospital.

The funds we have raised have helped bridge funding gaps for many of the charities. They have helped build homes for those who were homeless, bought lifesaving medical equipment, helped towards building the first breast cancer hospital in Pakistan, provided emergency relief aid to hundreds of families in Chitral following severe flooding and most importantly the money raised

by BBS has been responsible for keeping children in school and giving thousands of children the opportunity of a better tomorrow.

What are some of the challenges you face when organising the Basement Sale?

Challenges we face have become less and BBS has become a brand in itself. We try extremely hard to be very transparent about how we operate- all items are entered to a computer database, where they are tagged and accounted for. In addition we publicise how much we make and how it is distributed between the charities.

This is very important to us as BBS is based on the goodwill of all concerned.

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Is there a particular reason why the event takes place only once a year?

The event takes a lot of effort and once a year is manageable as it takes three months or more of preparation. Our whole team is made up of volunteers and we invest a lot of our time and effort. In addition, we wouldn’t want to drain our donors and be a burden on them.

Do you plan to take this fundraising to other cities?

We would love to- it’s possible if we create a really dedicated team in those cities who can manage and run it as it takes a lot of work and effort. We would be very happy for that to happen when the time is right.

FITNESS

FEATURE

Hamza Ali Abbasi Quits Showbiz For Islam Hamza Ali Abbasi returned to social media to make his important statement about quitting showbiz for Islam. In a 23 minute video titled “Atheism to Islam”, Abbasi explained his various reasons for leaving acting and added that his decision is based on 10-year long research. In the video that went viral on social media, the actor said that he would spend the rest of his life in accordance with Islam. “I will make films and dramas to give the message of God”, he said, adding that there will be no “inappropriate elements” in them. Hamza also mentioned politics, claiming it to be an important part in a person’s life but clarifying that he won’t take part in electoral politics because that demands lying and being corrupt since it’s all a popularity game.

Mira Sethi Ties The Knot Mira Sethi who announced her engagement last year in November, got married to her childhood family friend, Bilal A Siddiqi. The couple had a wedding ceremony in San Francisco two weeks ago. The nikkah, mehndi and the wedding reception were held in Lahore. Mira wore a traditional gharara by Kamiar Rokni who used Mira grandmother’s rich woven silk fabric for the ensemble. For the very first time, Kamiar designed a groom’s sherwani for Mira’s husband, Bilal. The actor took to Instagram to share her personal photos from the ceremonies. “I did my own make-up, scooped my hair into a ponytail, and married the love of my life. Two weeks before the wedding, at Burning Man, I painted love of life’s nails while love of life was asleep. Love of life woke up, looked at hand, smiled, and went on with his day. Two weeks later he strolled into wedding venue with these nails. I love him, and here are some photos of this crazily delightful day,” Mira wrote in her post.

Pakistan Successfully Conducts Test Launch Of Ballistic Missile Pakistan conducted a successful test launch of a surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of delivering all types of warheads up to 650 kilometers. According to a press release issued by the media wing Of Pakistan military, the launch of Shaheen-I missile was held as part of training exercise. “aimed at testing the operational readiness of Army Strategic Force Command”.

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Lata Mangeshkar Is Keeping Well Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after she complained of difficulty in breathing on November 11. After staying in the hospital for a few days, she returned home and is now stable. Lata’s family requested to not spread “needless rumours” about her illness. An official spokesperson for Lata told media, “Dear friends, we are as happy as you are to inform you that with all your prayers and best wishes, Lata didi is doing much better. Thank you for being there. God is great.” In her over seven-decade long career, Lata is considered one of the greatest playback singers of Indian cinema and has sung more than 30,000 songs across multiple languages.

Jennifer Aniston Returns In A Masterwork For The #Metoo Era Jennifer Aniston returns to television after her hit show, Friends that ended more than a decade ago. The Morning Show is a slick venture from Apple TV that includes powerhouse performances by Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell along with Aniston. Jennifer plays Alex Levy, the co anchor of a morning talk show whose life is thrown into disarray when her co-presenter Mitch played by Steve Carrel is accused of sexual misconduct and fired.

Seasame Street To Help Syrian Refugees The Sesame workshop and International Rescue Committee have won a $100 m grant to help with the “toxic stress” on child refugees. Jeffrey Dunn, head of Sesame workshop, said Syrian refugee crisis was the “humanitarian issue of our time. It will help children in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. This may be our most important initiate ever”. The workshop will produce a customised version of Sesame Street for the young Syrian refugee, available on mobile phones, which will support literacy and numeracy, help to teach about relationships and encourage respect for others. The popular show is also being produced in Arabic language.

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INDEX

The Rack Couture Plus size women represent 68% of shoppers and The Rack Couture is one of very few brands that aims to focus on plus size outfits with their first wedding wear collection, MOTICHOOR. The collection consists of delicately handcrafted designs made with pure dabka, ethnic tilla, sequin and lots of love. The brand is taking orders now for upcoming wedding season and they deliver worldwide.

BURN by Funco A one of a kind trampoline workout is being introduced in Lahore for the first time. This full body workout is unlike anything you’ve ever tried; a combination of cardio, resistance and strength training that will burn excess fat to achieve the body you want. A high intensity, four week fitness programme that is suitable for most fitness levels. This one hour Burn class will take place four times a week for four weeks with exercises both on and off the trampoline.

The Lahore Music Meet Pakistan’s Leading Music Festival: The Lahore Music Meet has proudly announced the dates for their fifth edition scheduled to take place at Alhamra Art Centre in Lahore on the 1st and 2nd of February 2020. The team at The Music Meet brings the two-day musical celebration to four stages packed with live performances, master classes and conversations with Pakistan’s finest musicians. The Lahore Music Meet is women-led and consists of Festival Directors Natasha Noorani and Zahra Paracha with Sana Nasir as Lead Designer and Munizeh Sanai as Creative Director.

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Rene Aesthetic Spa Rene aesthetic spa is a transformative beauty destination providing the best aesthetic non-surgical procedures in the most luxurious ambiance. Rene is the first spa in Lahore to introduce Dermastir luxury skincare in Pakistan. Dermastir products are manufactured

by Alta Care Laboratories founded in France that provides over 300 products that are distributed in 27 different countries worldwide.

IAF19 Islamabad art fest is all set to take place from 18th to 30th November.

It is a multi disciplinary platform to extend aesthetic dialogues across cultures involving all possible strands of visual and performing arts including architecture and cinema. It is a project of Pakistan National council of Arts in collaboration with Hunerkada and will be curated

by Jamal Shah along with local and international curatorial team.

Condis SuperMarket Spanish Hypermarket Condis has opened its doors in Lahore at W Mall. It is their first branch in Pakistan that has a selection of the best products from different brands. The supermarket is known for its excellent price as well as quality. Condis is eager to import their line of products in Pakistan and is aiming to export Pakistani products to Spain for their huge distribution network.