Moda Dynastie Magazine June 2019 by Moda Dynastie

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CO N T E N TS 06- LEA MEHANNA

Lea Mehanna, 29, a Lebanese media personality, TV producer, and public figure who works at the top leading Lebanese talk show, produces documentaries tackling fashion, art, music, social issues, and various topics...

18- Haiya Bokhari H² – Hira Ali the most exciting young designer from Pakistan along with ace stylist Haiya Bokhari, have collaborated for their first limited edition capsule collection. The collection features 10 tops and tunics and 4 pants catering to the modern woman who seeks utility and versatility from her wardrobe...

56- Nargiz Shakhbazi With no compromise in Fabric, Shakhbazi is a brand of Innovation & Creativity for Fashion Lovers. The Modern Outfit Brand “Shakhbazi” was founded 5 years ago & since then it has gone through various innovative changes both in style & fabric. In the early years “Shakhbazi” ...

76- Sania Maskatiya After the launch of its womenswear Eid Collection titled Alef earlier this month to much acclaim, multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya launches their Menswear Eid Collection for 2019...

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82- SCAFA SCAFA, a culinary brand name with an international footprint, launches its new ScafĂŠ Express brand with its first outlet at 20L MM Alam Extension, Lahore...

104- L a Bi e nnale d i V e ne zia The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Foundation Art Divvy are delighted to present Manora Field Notes, Zahra Khan, creative head of Foundation Art Divvy, is curating the pavilion, the first to officially represent...

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114- pakistan fashion week 15 Riwayat shows have successfully connected western customers with the opportunity to access Pakistani designers directly whilst seeing the latest trends and styling on the catwalk...

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Lebanese media personality

Lea Mehanna

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cover-story Lea Mehanna, 29, a Lebanese media personality, TV producer, and public figure who works at the top leading Lebanese talk show, produces documentaries tackling fashion, art, music, social issues, and various topics. She has interviewed numerous major local and international figures from several diverse fields and backgrounds, ranging from politics, to art, to music, to fashion, and such. After having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and television from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in Lebanon in 2012, she has worked in every aspect of producing documentaries; starting with filming and conducting the interviews herself, to editing, as well as appearing live on TV. Aside from all that, she has always been passionate about fashion, beauty, as well as the modeling industry, and has modeled for local, as well as international designers, such as Ziad Nakad, Charbel Zoe, Nicolas Jebran, Robert Abi Nader, and many more, including L’Oreal. She was also featured as a brand ambassador with posters all over Europe for an Italian makeup brand, whom she also represented at the Cannes Film Festival, and has landed her first magazine cover at only 19 years of age. She has always considered fashion as more than just fabric and design, but as a practice that gives people the choice to decide who they are and who they want to be; a statement to highlight one’s personality. Her motto has always been: “Is there anything more liberating than having a choice?” Above all that, she considers it to connect us to moments and memories of our existence that shall always be embedded in our histories, and that we will forever be remembered by. Therefore, she has taught herself to look beyond the mere superficial layers, but dive more in depth, to find inspiration in the smallest and simplest of details, that may be insignificant to others, in moments, music, film, beauty, fashion, and even people and places, in order to grow and thrive in life. Thus, she is continuously in search of inspiration by exploring new things, in all these aspects of life she encounters, that would inspire her to further develop her passion for fashion into a reality that would also help others in finding inspiration.

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Lea Mehanna

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IN T E R V I E W BY VAS S IL IOS N I CO LAO S VI TSILO G IAN N IS

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1. What triggered your interest in pursuing modeling as a hobby? I’ve always considered modeling as a way for people to express themselves in different scenarios. Through the process of modeling, one can explore their own hidden abilities to illustrate without words a persona related to a specific theme.

2. Did being in the fashion industry have any effect on shaping your personality? Definitely! Being in the spotlight exposed me to different life skills such as proper posture, poise, confidence and good communication skills, through the vast association with many different people in the industry.

3. What are the challenges you faced by being in the fashion industry? The intimidation overcomes any person at first when they enter any industry, but with time I learned one of the most inspiring lessons; that each person carries their own beauty, own character and most importantly, their own worth.

How do you describe your style?

I’d have to say I’m drawn to the classical style but I like to add a little twist to it. It has to be something that reflects my personality or how I’m feeling that specific day; something comfortable yet fashionable.

5. What inspires your personal fashion style? It could steam from anything really, as I always taught myself to look beyond the surface, to find inspiration in the smallest and most insignificant details; it could be a character from a certain film that I enjoyed watching or a random person walking down the street.

What motto do you live by?

‘’Never refuse an invitation, never resist the unfamiliar, never fail to be polite and never outstay the welcome. Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience and if it hurts, it’s probably worth it.’’

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7. What positive aspects do you find exist in the fashion industry nowadays? The modeling industry has changed a lot in the last couple of years. There are models out there who are breaking stereotypes and pushing boundaries around the world. These models are proving that being their unique selves and embracing the features that others may find unappealing is the true definition of beauty.

8. If there is one thing you would like to change about the fashion industry, what would it be? Today with the huge impact of social media, many ‘’social influencers’’ are getting into the fashion industry (which I encourage of course), however, clients tend to praise or hire people based only on their number of followers on different social media platforms when they should in fact focus on the person's unique style and character.

9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I try not to think about it too much as nothing is guaranteed in life. I always like to reflect on my inner self, to explore and grow from my experiences. I realized that a person carries a treasure of many different passions that one keeps on discovering through life’s journey. One of the hobbies that I’m currently enjoying is singing. the enjoyment and pleasure that I extract from it is a sense of serenity and peace and I’m excited to find out where it might carry me.

10. What advice would you have for young teenagers who would like to get into the fashion industry? It’s a very competitive industry and it is vital to understand that every person is unique and it’s the confidence and character that shines through.

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Editor'S Message This edition of Moda Dynatie was trendy and contemporary, we can consider this edition as one of up-tothe-minute. We introduce our readers to WOODZ, they Specialized in Videography and Photography, WOODZ shares Wedding story and realising it into perfect memory. WOODZ do not stop here, they are also in the Fashion Industry. Page 14 This edition’s most happening event was attending Emirates Fashionistas, A platform connecting Fashion, Beauty, Media and Entertainment World. This is Shomaila Maurer the founder of Emirates Fashionistas.com. we have been very impressed to see many people from different countries living in the UAE and calling it home launch EmiratesFashionista’s social platforms. Page 58 Among Pakistan’s leading fashion design house Sania Maskatiya returned to the prestigious New York Fashion Week platform with its F/W 2019 collection as part of The Council of Aspiring American Fashion Designers’ (CAAFD) long running tradition of introducing emerging designer showcases. to present the collection at NYFW F/W 2019. Page 64 We are delighted and very proud to be a part of Nehr Ghar Films official premiere of the highly-anticipated crime-thriller Laal Kabootar at Cinepax Cinemas at Packages Mall in Lahore on 19th March 2019 and at Nueplex Cinemas in Karachi on 21st March 2019 to much acclaim. Laal Kabootar has released across Pakistan today, i.e. 22nd March 2019 in collaboration with GEO Entertainment as Channel Partners, FM91 as Radio Partners and Footprint as official distributors. page 54 We look forward to hearing your feedback magazines@modadynastie.com

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designer Hira Ali Studios in collaboration with Haiya Bokhari Just Dropped

A Line Of Perfect Summer Capsule Wardrobe [LAHORE]: Introducing H² – Hira Ali the most exciting young designer from Pakistan along with ace stylist Haiya Bokhari, have collaborated for their first limited edition capsule collection. The collection features 10 tops and tunics and 4 pants catering to the modern woman who seeks utility and versatility from her wardrobe. In this day and age the modern woman has an increasing desire for versatility from her wardrobe. Keeping this in mind, Hira Ali Studios & Haiya Bokhari together created this unique summer collection for the Hira Ali Woman. Each item can be worn in multiple ways and the collection exudes a laid-back cool that is synonymous with Hira Ali Studios. From Casual Street wear to a Magicked-up Party style the collection goes beyond expectations of flexibility. Hira Ali, the creative director at Hira Ali Studios, commented “Our latest drop contributes to celebrating Woman, as always included in the brand’s philosophy. This collaboration with Haiya has been extra special and fun. Keeping the simplicity, we made sure that the pieces coming together were comfortable yet with complete versatility to be styled in any way wanted. Edgy. Chic. Effortless.” With the summer now upon us, the catalogue has vibrant pieces for the season to suit every personality. The collection incorporates experimental sleeves and cuts with statement embellishment and detailing with the softest of fabrics that pull the looks together. Ace Stylist Haiya further added, “Not just comfort, we wanted the pieces to carry an eclectic style reflecting both our personal wardrobe selections. We want people to feel like they can express and reinvent themselves with this collection’s designs. Life is a party, dress like it!”

Hira Ali Studio’s is critically acclaimed as one of Pakistan’s most exciting fashion brands that has showcased at the biggest platforms both locally and internationally. The brand is best known for their minimalistic, contemporary and edgy interpretation of design. Currently, Hira Ali Studios is housed at a standalone studio space in Lahore, Pakistan for Formal, Bridal and Luxury Prét wear.

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Hira A li

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INTE R V IE W BY VA S S IL IOS N I CO LAO S VI TSILO G IAN N IS

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An Italian Guitarist Treads the Boards in Greece 1. Can you tell us about your background and how you get started in the music industry? I started playing the guitar at the age of 16, when I borrowed my brother's guitar who wasn't a guitarist either.

2. What made you decide to play guitar and who were your early influences? When I listened to my favourite guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen for the first time, he shook my mind. He plays the guitar like a violin, piano and guitar in one. I remember this magical day!!!

What is music for you?

Music for me is like a fairytale, like a beautiful dream I would never wake up again.

4. When did you start playing as a lead guitar? I started to play as a lead guitar from day one, the first lead intro that I played it was Voodoo child by Jimi Hendrix.

5. Why did you choose to start as a lead guitar to famous singers and not to start off your own career? When I decided to play with famous singers I played at the same time with my band, Steve Tesser Project, at different stages.

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6. When was the first time you heard of the Greek music scene? When I was around 5 to 6 years old, I went to Greece with my parents on vacation. At that time, I thought of Greek music as only a bouzouki sound. The first singer I saw live was Lavrentis Machairitsas. I was the opening act with my band at his gig and when he saw me playing the guitar, he asked me to be the lead guitar in his band that day.

What do you think of the Greek music?

I think Greek music has the best lyrics in the world because the Greek language is more wordy and rich in vocabulary.

8. Do you remember any of your collaborations with artists? I think my best collaborations are with Machairitsas, Savvopoulos, Dalaras, Kotsiras and Cucciolo one of the bests drummer in the world, I played with him in Italy on lives and CDs.

9. Have you written or perform your own songs in front of an audience? No, I'll never play in front of an audience, I decide to play for my feelings. I never thought of becoming famous with music, and If the people like my music... well done, It's my pleasure.

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What are some of your own songs?

I really love instrumental music, I like one day to compose music for a film. My first album has a lots of instrumental songs: "Μπλε μάτια" transl. ‘’Blue Eyes’’, ‘’Hypnosis’’, but I like a lot the song "Let Go". The second CD is more for radio broadcasting. I like The songs : ‘’Guardian Angel’’, ‘’Δίχως Πρόσωπο Γυρνούσα’’ transl. ‘’Going Around With No Face’’, and ‘’My Life’’.

11. What are your songs you are proud of?

Maybe the song "Μπλε Μάτια" transl. ‘’Blue Eyes’’ is an instrumental song. I composed this song the first time I visited Athens overlooking the sea... Greece is magic!

12. Do you have any particular memories of working with other musicians? Every concert for me is a particular memory because I love my job, music is my life. Maybe when I played the first time at Kallimarmaron Stadium in Athens in front of 50,000 people... my hands were shaking, again, the second time with the same people after 5 years at the same place, it was a lovely and a more relaxed concert.

13. Do you have a new release coming out soon? Yes, I have started recording my 3rd CD, which includes a lot of songs with classical and electric guitar. I love this sound together, this sound makes me dream.

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Joyce

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Model, Actress and Dancer

JOYCE

Model,actress and dancer from Argentina, living in London working in the fashion industry. I was the Editorial model for number 1 magazine OHLALÁ! in Argentina, I worked as an Editorial model for Vogue Italy; and Look Magazine in London. I also worked for Remix magazine as an editorial model. I worked for Magazine ‘Miradas’ Cable Visión TV; Magazine with famous actor star: Adrián Suar and international Photographer José Cicala.(who worked with famous models such as Kate Moss) I was interviewed by the Argentina’s Magazine ‘Literar’ as “The Artist of the 1000 styles”. I worked as a editorial model for Models Magazine, etc. I worked as an advertising model/actress for Commercial Pepsi Music "Red Hot Chili Peppers" (RiverPlate, Argentina). Commercial Sprite: "Follow the wrong impulse" I participated as a main actress in the famous Theatre Cervantes on the play ‘The Idiots’. I participated as a main actress in play "Romeo and Juliet" Of William Shakespeare, Theatre- London. I worked as an actress/dancer for a Multidisciplinary Show of theatre–dance against violence of gender and femicide “Girls in risky situations” all around Argentina. I also worked with very talented and professional clothing brands and designers: as Sophie Cochevelou, Iris Rodriguez, Pierre Garroudi, Eppie Phiri, Christine’s Atelier, etc. Campaigns for excellent Cap brand Miguel Japiev. In Lookbook for ‘Benitez Emilse’ clothing. Lookbook for ‘ALANIZ’ clothing. Campaign for ‘Alondra’ clothing. ’Tidal Swim Wear’ in London.‘ Vulkano Clothing’ (Campaign, Web and local); Ginger Importade (Web and store). Participation as the main actress Video clip “Fragile” by Paella Virgen band. Video Clip english cut as the main actress for Believen “BetterLife”. Production from BeraPro Audiovisuals. I worked as the actress/dancer for Video Clip "Girls do what they want". Main actress for Video Clip by Crush, " FUNKY LOVE" MINIMAL PRODUCTIONS. Participated as main actress in Video clip by Overdose, "Lost Steps II". Directed by: Mariano Cattaneo. I worked as the actress/model for Video clip from Nativo, "Without Course”,directed by: Pablo Kurday. Channel13 Pilot “What Channel We Watch” with Group Get together. Participation as the main female actresss and T.V Host. Participation in Channel13 ‘ALL OR NOTHING’ With Guido kaczka. Interviewer for presenting video clips in CM ,THE CHANNEL OF MUSIC.

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Khaadi Hosts Three-Days Long Eid Celebrations at Their Flagship Store In COM 3 [Karachi: June, 2nd 2019]: Khaadi, Pakistan’s premier retail and lifestyle brand, hosts a threeday Eid Celebration at their flagship store, located at COM 3 opposite Bilawal Chowrangi. The Eid Celebration is open to customers and offers an array of entertainment and attractions for the whole family to enjoy, including live arts and crafts, organic henna, bangles and more. With a reputation for creating enhanced retail experiences, Khaadi also introduces Kanteen; a food space operated by Desi Gali Express within the Khaadi Com 3 flagship store. Reflecting the brands origins steeped in craft and design, the food space brings the brand’s core promise to life by providing Khaadi loyalists a space that will help them create memories during their shopping excursions. The Eid Celebration is an extension of Khaadi’s fondness for storytelling through an intimate, personal and artisanal atmosphere. The celebration will continue right until Chaand Raat.

About Khaadi Khaadi is Pakistan’s leading fashion retail brand with 50 stores in Pakistan and 21 stores in the UAE, UK, and Qatar. For over twenty years, Khaadi has retailed in beautifully designed stores and are recognized as the Pride of Pakistan. They introduced color to the country’s fashion sensibility, adding multiple concepts to become one of the largest ethnic apparel and lifestyle retailers in Pakistan.

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Neeta Lulla

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event Fashions finest – The platform for UK and International emerging Designers! We saw some amazing designs come out on the runway from the designers showcasing their AW19 collections, wishing them all the best with their journeys can’t wait to see the next collection or what’s coming next! www.fashionsfinest AW19 Designers Misora Nakorami Miss Boss Fashion Nitya Singh The Kemist Olya Sookie L’essayeur Pathos Kepaza Kanna Yeung Linda Blissett Tuncer Tonun Louisa Moody Helen Kaye Mary Dickow What’s your favourite part about making fashions finest happen? ‘’ my favourite part about the whole event is seeing everything come together on the day. I wait in anticipation as the guests are seated and the first’s designer’s collection comes out. Always a magical moment. The whole team, our partner’s designers and models are so professional and amazing to work with…..’’- Deborah St Louis (Director of Fashions Finest)

Fashions Finest AW19 London Fashion Week

Britain’s Top Designer Award S7 Judges on the night were head judge Bernard Connolly, Nicky HambletonJones, Joe Alvarez & Sarah Mulidwa Well done to all the finalists who took part in Britain’s Top Designer Award S7 The winner of the Britain’s top designer S7 is Tuncer Tonun!!! Wishing him great success along his journey congratulations your designs were unbelievable and you should be so proud. 1st runner up Dr Joyce Pilarsky 2nd Runner up Misora Nakorami What was your favourite part about modelling in the show? “Being part of fashions finest AW19 was an amazing experience working with a great team, talented designers and models. Everyone should be so proud!! Models we all owned that runway #TEAMFASHIONSFINEST. I would just like the thank Deborah and the whole team involved for putting on such an incredible show and allowing me to be a part of it.’’- Steph Birch (Model) Styling Team: Kim Able, David Johnson Hair Team: David Rae Hair Makeup Team: Academy of Freelance Makeup Artists Nails: Julie Bryan and Team Photographer: Joanna Mitroi

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ROMAN PONCIANO

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R OMA N PONCIA NO

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Joanna Borov Joanna Borov is originally from Poland but moved to London to study fashion and develop her modeling career. She graduated from University of the Arts London. During her years in London she worked as a model with many well established designers and brands. Joanna also won Miss Motors Silverstone 2018 and World Beauty Queen Poland 2018. As an international model she took part in fashion shows in Paris, Monaco, Rome, NYC, she was published in the magazines all over the world and lately she was a judge in a beauty pageant in Argentina. Joanna is passionate about fashion and lifestyle, she writes articles and tries to influence people through the social media.

Designer Hadil collection ( the designer is based in the USA but originally from Saudi Arabia) Photographer EYEHEARTISAIAH

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Joanna Borov

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Rachel Kylian Rachel Kylian is a French actress, model, and voice-over artist. Her latest film and TV credits include notably, Universal’s comedy “Almost Christmas”, the Lifetime TV movie “The Wrong Man” and she was recently seen in CBS reboot of “MacGyver”. Her upcoming projects include the new STARZ’s sci-fi espionage drama “Counterpart” and the action thriller “Interpreters” directed by Michael Ryan. Rachel is also a voice-over performer and recently dubbed the voice of Amanda Abbington in the movie “Crooked House”. Her latest voice-over projects include Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!”, TV shows “The Affair”, “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” and “Red Oaks”, and she is the French voice for the app FitBit.

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event [Lahore: 20th May 2019]: Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac presents ‘The Seeming Endless Path of Memory’; an exhibition of international award winning artist Imran Qureshi’s new work, in Paris, France. Imran Qureshi’s practice is rooted in the tradition of 16th century Mughal miniature art, encompassing figurative and abstract works on paper, painting and site-specific installation. Indeed, the exhibition title, The Seeming Endless Path of Memory, along with the titles of the works on display, echo the words of Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911-1984) which are prevailing throughout Qureshi’s work. They reveal various social and cultural connotations, and subtly reflect the threat of violence as a continuous motif. Resonating throughout the exhibition is the artist’s exploration of the infinite through the figure of the fold: the screen-like structure of his panel painting with dark layers of red or blue gradually transforming into light gold, the subtle changes of tonality appearing as one continuous course of action. Elsewhere, Qureshi is drawing upon the tradition of action painting by welcoming gravity and improvisation into the artistic process: through direct physical engagement with the canvas, the act of painting becomes a performative part of the painting’s expression. Throughout Qureshi’s practice, the artist reflects on the symbolic meaning of numbers. The exhibition is further featuring a prominent series of miniature paintings depicting the Story of Two through finely painted trees that show a subtle unity and separation, akin to arteries of life juxtaposed against the self-portraits taking position of sole observer. In various works throughout this exhibition the artist is illustrating the historical idea of ‘heaven’ in opposition to violence and nature, an idea that proves crucial in the understanding of Imran Qureshi’s artistic universe. Imran Qureshi’s works are modulated through a socio-political reflection on the precariousness and inherent violence of the contemporary world. Ultimately, whether presented in large-scale or in miniature formats, his works tend towards an aesthetic, religious and spiritual inquiry on the proximity of creation and destruction and recreation in all aspects of life - engaging the viewer on both a visceral and spiritual level.

Art i st I mran Q ur eshi’s S o lo S h ow i n Pa r is o p e n s a t t h e c o v e t e d Galerie T h a d d a e u s Ro p a c Pa ris Pantin!

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model Karen Wojciechowski Age 8 Model, dancer, pageant Princess, author, anti bullying and suicide prevention advocate, high IQ

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event LAHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOINS HANDS WITH

THE COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE LAHORE AND THE LAHORE BIENNALE FOUNDATION [Lahore, 4th June 2019]: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce has joined hands with the Commissioner's Office Lahore and the Lahore Biennale foundation to play a greater role in the Afforestation Lahore movement. In a meeting today, the LCCI President declared the donation of 100,000 plants and continued support for Afforestation Lahore’s growing movement. Afforestation Lahore is the result of a partnership between the Commissioner’s Office Lahore, the Lahore Biennale Foundation and other philanthropic organisations, as part of the ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ initiative. The initiative has created a consortium of NGOs and CSOs of Lahore to take ownership of this mission. The project goal is to supplement the existing measures undertaken by the government to reduce carbon emission by implementing a plantation drive that would in turn counteract the 75% loss in tree coverage in Lahore over the last 20 years.

Present at the meeting were Almas Hyder, President LCCI, Muhammad Mujtaba Piracha, Commissioner Lahore, members of Civil Society and Government; they helped spearhead the initiative alongside Qudsia Rahim, Executive Director of the Lahore Biennale Foundation, Attiya Noon, Lahore Conservation Society, Irteza Ubaid, Global Shapers, Chairman, Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), and the Forest Department. With the additional support of the LCCI and the continued support of its partners the Afforestation Lahore Movement hopes to continue to grow and meet its ambitious targets to reduce pollution and increase tree coverage in the city of Lahore.

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Nargiz Shakhbazi fashion designer

Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis With no compromise in Fabric, Shakhbazi is a brand of Innovation & Creativity for Fashion Lovers. The Modern Outfit Brand “Shakhbazi” was founded 5 years ago & since then it has gone through various innovative changes both in style & fabric. In the early years “Shakhbazi” brand used many textiles from which it was possible to cut and craft, they have altered old things giving them a new look and have also used interior textiles.

What’s your background in fashion?

I have been doing fashion for 5 years. I work on my own brand Nargiz Shahbazi.

2. At what age did you start becoming fascinated with fashion? Before I created my brand, my passion for fashion consisted only in collecting old vintage fabrics and from time to time from these fabrics I created outfits for myself.

3. Where do you get your artistic inspiration from? I take inspiration everywhere. I like old movies very much especially Italian cinema. I study the history of fashion, I like the costumes in the movies. Everything that gives me an impulse inspires me.

4. have you ever felt to push the boundaries of creativity? Every time I like to find new facets for creativity, to come up with something that is not suitable for work. This is a creative process and it is very unexpected.

What is your brand philosophy?

The philosophy of my brand is - clothing should emphasize individuality, it is only an addition.

6. What skills are important for a fashion designer for a successful career in the industry? The most important thing is to love your job, not to be afraid to take risks, to be flexible and organized.

How do you measure success?

Success is recognition of brand and its merchantability out of trends.

8. Do you follow some trends for your looks? If this is in tune with what I do then yes, we can be in trend.

What fabrics do you use?

We try to work-use natural fabrics or at least use them on the lining garments.

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10. Name some celebrities who have worn your clothes. Mainly this is people who are popular in my country.

11. Do you find men and women well-dressed today? Being well dressed and being stylish is not always the same thing. There are a lot of people who are just well dressed but so few stylish men and women.

12. What sorts of things do you do to prepare yourself for an upcoming fashion shoot or show? Preparing for the show and photo shoot is always a planned and serious process. This is a team work and there is always a need to be organized.

13. How do you stay updated on current trends? We usually follow trends on the main fashionable online platforms.

14. What is your most memorable fashion moment? Good or Bad. The most memorable moment was on the "modest fashion week" when we watched our show behind the scene.

15. What do you like and dislike in wearing a high fashion collection? I like more wearable things from couturiers, who don't vividly express imagination.

16. Have you ever worn something that is totally out of fashion in your life? Maybe someday I wore something like that but now I can't remember.

17. When is your next collection showcased? Soon, we will start work on the next collection. In the meantime, we come to life after "modest fashion week".

18. What role do you think social media/ influencers play in fashion today? In modern society internet is a large part of our life, social networks and work with them plays an important role in brand awareness and promotion. This cannot be ignored and we should be maximally involved in this process.

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Vassi l i o s : T his ye a r s’ C a nne s F ilm Fe s t i v a l w as f a bulo us. Alw ay s. As it o ft e n d oe s, C a nne s ser v e s up ma ny f ilm s, a s w e ’ ll be talking a b o u t t he m fo r the r e st of the ye a r.

Vass i l i o s : D e f init e ly. T hose f ilm s w hic h par t icip a t e d in t his uniq ue e v e nt stay on the t o p fo r t he w ho le ye a r. I he a r d that a bout 15 movie s we r e m a gnif ic e n t and wor t h t o b e s ee ing.

Vassi l i os : Yo u’ r e a bsolute ly right. M a ny o f those f ilm s de pic t today ’s s o cia l p r oble m s t ha t w e all m us t t a k e into c onside r a t io n.

Vass i l i o s : Ac c o r d ing to you, w hic h f ilms d o yo u t hink m a d e it up- the extr a ste p ? W hic h o f those f ilm s a r e a lte r na ti ve a nd innov ating?

Cannes Film Festival Vassil io s: All these f ilms that their mai n theme is society wer e success ful but I r eally loved “Atlantics” and M ati Dio p w ho is the f ir st blac k woman in Cannes histo r y to have a f ilm in the f esti v al’ s main comp etitio n and tells the stor y of Ada (M ame Bineta Sane) a Sene g alese gir l li ving in poor villa ge that’s been ex ploited by a wealthy de velo p er.

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D ESPIN A: A r e a lly go od m ovie , I r e a d go o d c r itic s a b out it . Vassili os : Als o, “ T he C lim b ” w hic h t a lk s a b o ut f r ie ndship w a s one o f t he t o p. Fo r you that yo u a r e a lite r a t ur e lov e r I sug ge s t “ L e s M ise r a ble s ” .

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event Sania Maskatiya launches Menswear Eid Collection 2019 [Karachi, 27th May 2019]: After the launch of its womenswear Eid Collection titled Alef earlier this month to much acclaim, multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya launches their Menswear Eid Collection for 2019. The Eid Collection features 12 menswear ensembles in cotton with subtle pleating details. Available in 4 sizes from extra small, medium, large and extra-large, the collection comes in diverse color tones such as blue, sky blue, light blue, white, black and grey with prices starting from PKR 7,500. The collection also comes with an exclusive linen waistcoat designed by Sania Maskatiya for this collection. Founded in 2010, the Sania Maskatiya brand is best known for its specialized, versatile prints, textile design based on pure textures, exceptional hues, and fine craftsmanship. The design house engages in some of the best artisanship in Pakistan, coming from generations of artisans who have specialized and perfected their craft. The brand is known for incorporating rich textiles, fabric design and embroidery within their pieces. Sania Maskatiya has quickly become Pakistan's most lauded designer and most prized fashion export. The brands runway shows are much anticipated by critics and patrons alike in Pakistan, Europe, India and the US and to this end consistently showcase at the PFDC and FPW platforms in Pakistan, also having showcased at Lakme Fashion Week in India and New York Fashion Week in the big apple. The brand continues to expand both nationally and internationally. In Pakistan, the brand boasts four stand-alone stores each of which is located in prime shopping locations in both Karachi and Lahore. The brand is further available at select national stockists. Internationally, the brand continues to develop regional and global presence. In terms of retail and global accessibility, the brand is further available worldwide through a dedicated e-commerce store, in the Middle East through a stand-alone retail space in Dubai and in Europe, the US, Singapore and India through a series of stockists.

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designer Sania Maskatiya launches ‘ALEF’ - 2019 Eid Collection [Karachi: 3rd May 2019]: After the successful showcase of Isfahan at PSFW 2019 to much acclaim, multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya has launched their Eid Collection for 2019, Alef. This Eid season, Alef combines Sania Maskatiya’s signature compositions of cut, colour, and embellishment from her most popular pret, luxury pret and formal collections since the brand’s inception. An expansive premier line, the collection pays homage to what defines both designer and label alike: intrinsically relaxed and feminine with an elegance that imbues tradition with what’s current. Featuring geometric to pastoral motifs, linear to breezy silhouettes, muted to iridescent hues and an overall sumptuousness that synthesizes East and West. Alef reflects a definitively chic edge; adorning the Sania Maskatiya woman as well as the song in her soul, in perfect tone and pitch. Alef Eid Collection comprises of 57 distinct designs and colorways. The collection is available online and in-store at Sania Maskatiya Flagship outlets. Founded in 2010, the Sania Maskatiya brand is best known for its specialized, versatile prints, textile design based on pure textures, exceptional hues, and fine craftsmanship. The design house engages in some of the best artisanship in Pakistan, coming from generations of artisans who have specialized and perfected their craft. The brand is known for incorporating rich textiles, fabric design and embroidery within their pieces. Sania Maskatiya has quickly become Pakistan's most lauded designer and most prized fashion export. The brands runway shows are much anticipated by critics and patrons alike in Pakistan, Europe, India and the US and to this end consistently showcase at the PFDC and FPW platforms in Pakistan, also having showcased at Lakme Fashion Week in India and New York Fashion Week in the big apple. The brand continues to expand both nationally and internationally.

In Pakistan, the brand boasts four stand-alone stores each of which is located in prime shopping locations in both Karachi and Lahore. The brand is further available at select national stockists. Internationally, the brand continues to develop regional and global presence. In terms of retail and global accessibility, the brand is further available worldwide through a dedicated e-commerce store, in the Middle East through a stand-alone retail space in Dubai and in Europe, the US, Singapore and India through a series of stockists.

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FOOD [Lahore, 31st May 2019] SCAFA, a culinary brand name with an international footprint, launches its new Scafé Express brand with its first outlet at 20L MM Alam Extension, Lahore.

Renowned for its Chef’s Table and innovative dining at the established Scafé Bistro, SCAFA’s management are setting out to widen the exciting food experience with Scafé Express that is associated with its fine brands in a way that is more casual and informal to engage with Lahore’s younger audience that is looking for a café’s comfort while offering excellent dining. Offering an authentic international experience ranging from fresh, hand-cut sandwiches to order, including their unmatched London Salt Beef sandwiches, a choice of classic pizzas to a full repertoire of bakes and Viennoiseries. There’s even a choice of local favorites for the home souls. Driven by the talents of its cast of international chefs including Rob Burns, Micaela Pacheco, Shahnawaz Khan and Shine Mateo, Scafé Express strives to continuously refresh and its menu and express the seasons. Using the highest quality ingredients and internationally recognized cooking techniques, including bakery and patisserie delicacies which are planned and prepared fresh every day, Scafé Express plans to delight the increasingly sophisticated Lahori palate.

“People are increasingly looking for gourmet food experiences that were previously only available at fine dining establishments. With Scafé Express we want to offer quality dining but accessible in a much friendlier environment – that the Lahore craves and is more than ready for.” said Zaigham Haque on the introduction of Scafé Express. Scafé Express and Scafé Bistro & Fine Foods is located on 20L MM Alam Road Extension, Gulberg, Lahore.

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trend s SUMMER FASHION TRENDS Boiler Suits Originally designed as a one-piece protective garment for manual labour, boiler suits are now as fashionable as they are functional. To rock the look for yourself, just pick the cut and colour that suits you best.

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Lavender Tones Rocking a range of shades from the lavender family, fashionistas proved that light purple is seriously stylish. Whether worn in the form of boots, dresses, coats or even head-to-toe ensembles, the flattering and feminine colour added a lovely touch to looks.

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Proving once and for all that the minimal trend is over, this show season saw attendees embrace lashings of fabric. While this meant bold ruffles and oversized silhouettes, it also resulted in statement puff shoulders on both dresses and blouses.

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Spring/Summer 2019 Fashion Month and try a neogothic look. To wear the trend, follow their lead and pair an all-over black ensemble with on-trend pieces.

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Animal Instincts This season, street style stars let their animal instincts take over with bold and wild prints. In particular, loud leopard print was a favourite amongst the fashionistas and appeared on a variety of garments.

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Travel Par i s , F r an c e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s c a p i t a l , i s a ma jor Eu ropea n city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century ci t ys c ape i s c r i s s c r o s s e d b y wide b ou lev a rds and t he Ri v e r S e i n e .

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“Shatteri ng t h e S i l ence ” [Lahore, 18th May 2019] SOC Films, helmed by the twotime Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, announces the launch of their latest animated series “Shattering the Silence”, which focuses on raising awareness about social issues faced by children in Pakistan today. An SOC Films initiative, the 4-part animated series is a social awareness campaign, in Urdu, which aims to critically engage audiences, and children specifically, with real-life stories of child abuse and to educate them with the corresponding laws, the resources which can be accessed and the steps which can be taken if they, or any other children they know of, are forced into situations of marriage, labour, trafficking or physical abuse. The first animated short-film from Shattering the Silence is titled “Cheena Hua Bachpan” which explores trafficking through the widely occurring but largely overlooked issue of children working as domestic labourers. The story is told through the character of a young girl trafficked into working at an influential family's home, where she was deprived of basic human rights such as education. The film explores how and why this situation came to be legally defined as trafficking, as well recounting the emotional, mental and physical effects of working long hours as a domestic labourer, and the resources and laws which ultimately protected and safeguarded her well-being. Each short-film has been conceptualized, produced and directed by SOC Films and will be between 2 to 3 minutes long.

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Venera Tabakin Ms Venera Tabakin is London based Celebrity Fashion designer whose collection comprises of sophisticated red carpet designs emphasising her “feminine and spectacular ” motto. Venera attended every year the Cannes Film Festival to showcase her latest collection at red carpet events. Numerous actresses’ such as Lea Mornar, Viktoria Mezentseva and celebrity models Amanda Ford, Angelina Kali, Fiakka Adriana modelled her exquisite work in Cannes this May. A total of 10 of her dresses were seen on red carpets and at prestigious fashion events in May in during the Cannes film festival 2019. Other fashion works from this design house have been showcased in Paris, London in major charity, and entertainment events throughout 2019. They only seem to be gaining momentum in popularity. Veneras dresses will presententing for some Fashion movie project in Cannes for Paris Fashion week 2019 in September. To Tabakin’s credit, her custom-made gowns have been seen on pageant royalty, awards ceremonies in the UK, and at the Latin Grammy’s, Berlin Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival,Venus award, BAFTA, The Laurence Olivier Awards. The designer’s custom wearable works of art help actresses and models stand out from other celebrities who attended the prestigious evening premiers due to their beautiful striking designs. photography by Vladimir Neshkov

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La Bien n a l e d i Ve n ez i a The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Foundation Art Divvy are delighted to present Manora Field Notes, Zahra Khan, creative head of Foundation Art Divvy, is curating the pavilion, the first to officially represent Pakistan at the International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The artist Naiza Khan has been selected to present her work as part of the installation. Another first this is a show brought to Venice and conceived by a team of women. The director of Art Divvy - Asma Rashid, curator - Zahra Khan and artist - Naiza Khan. Manora Field Notes will immerse the viewer in life upon Manora Island, part of a small archipelago off the harbour of Karachi. Responding to the overarching theme of the 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia May You Live in Interesting Times, curator Zahra Khan explains: “there are few countries which have experienced the upheaval which Pakistan has in recent times. This, along with a significant number of art schools and a long cultural history has fostered a vibrant and diverse arts scene. Artists speak clearly and powerfully about issues of Identity, migration, violence, community, and of course contemporary issues like climate change. We chose Naiza's work partly because it also allows for an insight into the mundane - set against the backdrop of an island with a long history, tiny and yet a microcosm in many ways of Pakistan today.” Over the last decade, the artist has traversed Manora on foot, documenting its material culture, public and social spaces and maritime past, and witnessing the slow erasure of the island’s history and natural ecology. The artist’s prolific archive of images, objects and observations engage with multiple bodies of knowledge - historic myths, conversations with local communities and architectural phenomena such as ruins and construction sites - creating an archive of lived experience which reflects shifts in the landscape.

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Central to the installation are archival materialsThe Pavilion of Pakistan will unfold across three interconnected spaces, encouraging visitors to explore the venue like a ‘map’ of Manora Island. Relating to surveillance and navigation, found by Khan in the island’s abandoned 19th-century observatory. These include the 1939 India Weather Review, a record of weather reports from across British India, which will form the basis of a sound piece and a series of cast brass objects. Manora Field Notes will also include a multi-screen video installation, created using ten years of footage shot on the island, bringing together contrasting landscapes, viewpoints and narratives. “Pakistan’s presentation encourages the view of the artist as a lens through which the public can see the world, offering viewers a glimpse of the sights and sounds of daily life upon Manora Island”, shares Zahra. This is reflected in the installation’s use of telescope imagery, inspired by the vintage telescopes set up on Manora beach for tourists, which embody ideas of shifting perception. Like Manora Island, the pavilion will be an observation point from which to view similar transformations across the developing world. Asma Rashid, Director of Art Divvy says “we founded Art Divvy in 2016 with the goal of bringing the stories of contemporary Pakistani artists to a broader audience, with supporting emerging artists being core to that mission. The Pavilion comes at a time when Pakistan is turning the corner and looking forward to new horizons. The Pakistani pavilion in Venice is years in the making, and we hope this opens a new window to the diversity of talent and practice of artists and other curators working out of Pakistan. We are grateful for the support and partnership of the Ministry of Information, Government of Pakistan and The Pakistan National Council of the Arts, which recognizes that there are many more voices that need to be heard and stories which are waiting to be told. ” Naiza Khan (no relation comments: “Manora Field Notes, and the expansive research I have done over the years, is in some ways a homage to the island.

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Raidha Shafeeg fashion designer

Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis

What’s your background in fashion?

I am owner of RAIDHAS MALDIVES. I’m a graduate student from Academy of Design AOD in Colombo.

2. At what age did you start becoming fascinated with fashion? From teen age, I was fascinated about fashion

3. Where do you get your artistic inspiration from? I always get inspired by arts and paintings and cultures.

4. Have you ever felt to push the boundaries of creativity? There’s no boundaries when I design I push my creativity to get something new to fashion culture.

What is your brand philosophy?

Raidhas Maldives is Maldives based fashion labeled founded in 2015 by Raidha Shafeeg. Making it the trendiest and rising fashion brand in operation today. I like vast historic fashion houses the brand start atelier ,producing custom bespoke order pieces for local clients ,along with the a retail store selling ready to wear garments along with exclusive runway pieces .

How do you measure success?

Reaching your goals turning passion into a profitable business ,to have a Vision for brand identity and reach globally .

9. Do you follow some trends for your looks? Yes, I follow latest trend from WGSN ,Always try to follow latest trends

6. What skills are important for a fashion designer for a successful career in the industry?

10. What kind of style you would love to have in your outfits?

Its very important to create new design and be different and deliver to clients. Focus on your goals.

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7. Please tell the top three things in your styling kit that are must haves. A shirt and flared trouser must have with a over size blazer .

I like to have very modest style .

What fabrics do you use?

I normally Use chiffon, satin etc..

12. Do you find men and women welldressed today? yes

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13. How do you stay updated on current trends? From vogue runway latest fashion shows.

14. What is your most memorable fashion moment? Good or Bad. Most memorable fashion show was Dubai modest fashion week 2019.

15. What do you like and dislike in wearing a high fashion collection? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to wear out trend clothing and I like simplicity with modest look.

16. When is your next collection showcased? My next collection will be showcased in Mercedes Benz fashion week Colombo 2019 on November.

17. What role do you think social media/ influencers play in fashion today? Social media influencer plays very huge role in social media in through Instagram Facebook, tweeter to promote my brand as well.

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“ Shattering t h e S i l ence ” [Lahore, 29th May 2019] SOC Films, helmed by the two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, releases the second part from the animated series “Shattering the Silence”, a project aimed at creating meaningful dialogue around issues of child abuse.

The second animated short-film from Shattering the Silence is titled “Iqbal Ka Bachpan” which explores the story of Reebok Human Rights Award recipient Iqbal Masih; a young Pakistani boy who was forced to work as a carpet weaver in the 90s. Working through arduous conditions from the age of 4 onwards, Iqbal grew stunted and hopeless. However, when bonded labour was declared illegal by the Supreme Court, Iqbal was able to struggle and pursue his dream of attending school. Today, millions of children are still employed in Pakistan, from the ages of 4 to 14 years old and work in many sectors of the labour force from brick kilns to manufacturing. This second part raises light on the importance of creating awareness among children and their families about the laws which safeguard them and the quality of life they are expected to lead as their basic human right.

An SOC Films initiative, Shattering the Silence is a 4-part animated series, in Urdu, which aims to critically engage audiences, and children specifically, with real-life stories of child abuse and to educate them with the corresponding laws, the resources which can be accessed and the steps which can be taken if they, or any other children they know of, are forced into situations of marriage, labour, trafficking or physical abuse.

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Helen Petlin singer

Singer Petlin (Olejnik Elena Michailovna (true name), was born on October, 9, 1978 in the city of Kiev on a dawn. Preschool training has received from mother (in the past of the talented actress of ballet). In 6 years age has acted in high school №7 in which has studied up to 7-th class, 8-10 classes finished already in high school №306. During study at school caused admiration of teachers of the literature of the compositions and verses which writes with 13 years. Favourite subjects were: the Russian and Ukrainian literature, the English language, music, dances. After the ending of 10-th class of school, has acted in the Kiev Pedagogical College on a speciality: the teacher of primary classes and the English language whom has safely finished in 1999. In 15 years age Petlin for the first time has reflected on creation of own musical group and some the next years collected a command. The first command referred to as a name singer - Petlin's group and has existed not for a long time then has broken up because of discrepancy of musical sights. In 18 years Petlin it was christened in orthodox church then began to write Christian verses and songs. In one of Christian youth churches sang on a back-vocal. It is necessary to tell also and that in sort Petlin was a lot of singing in church chorus. The grandmother of the singer always skilfully and liked to sing and with pleasure sang for the granddaughter. During study in college, Petlin searched for the place in a life and actively participated in various creative actions. Final work Petlin was on a theme "ekibana" and the singer has made 8 compositions of real flowers and has written very creative course work by this kind of art for which has received the distinction and work even has been submitted at an exhibition. On last rates of college, during student teaching, the singer has met the tutor on a vocal from which was occupied 3 years privately. It were first steps Petlin on a platform. In 19 years Petlin has decided to master a trade of photomodel and it began to be removed from private Kiev photographers. During 5 years Petlin actively cooperated (in parallel with musical business) with many modelling agencies of Kiev, Moscow and near abroad. But the final choice for the benefit of music has been made after the first successful publications about her in the newspaper and on radio. The others have been written to same time of 9 songs of her first album

The album in the beginning was duplicated by a small amount of copies. Subsequently in a gift variant (as the exclusive), has been distributed not only in territory of Ukraine, Russia, but also on the countries of Europe and America. Songs Petlin are always original and unique. The singer copies nobody on style and a format, her creativity is an absolute originality and does not give in to comparison neither with anything and with anybody. In 2001 Petlin has acted in the Kiev National University of Culture and Arts on branch of a vocal and in 2004 has successfully ended it.During training at university participated in concerts, acted in night clubs. Subsequently, after the first given interviews, began to be interested itself also in journalism and to write articles about the colleagues. Acquaintances to colleagues from show business have developed into strong friendship of the singer with many of them with which she is amicable to this day. The sociable and friendly singer is loved by friends, respect colleagues and appreciate for professionalism, talent and purposefulness in the chosen business. At 2009, singer Petlin wrote down the English-speaking album « The Territory of Female Fatal », some songs from which are written already down and advertised.

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A choice of the singer for the benefit of the English language for a spelling of a similar album not casual.During stay and performance in different countries, the last year from the songs the singer sang some in the Englishspeaking version and a composition were a success of an English-speaking audience. The next pop-rok and dance album of singer about America is waiting right time for coming out and already prepared half of new album with great hits as ,,Rebel’’, ,,Let’s go to the party’’,,,Belong to You’’,,and special song about East and for Eastern fans ,,Fly to Dubai’’,plus preparing new and unique show –combination of music,art,fashion,dances and races of speed cars,interviews with drivers by scenario of PetLin under Formula1 Grand Prix championship in December in OAE and interactive online videoblog from Petlin as tv –diva and journalist and artist in one face for helping for guests in studio.And as special bonus –present for all drivers preparing new great hit of motorsport ,,Winner’’ from singer PetLin that will be playing and presentation exclusively at that show.Preparing too new great songs for American audience in Las Vegas ,,song ,,Las Vegas’’ , and new song ,,Bahamas’’. After finishing of full album ,singer have plans will go for long music and promo tour by countries of East,Europe and America with her new hits.

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event Building on 9 years’ success, Lifestyle London #LLND2019, Pakistan Fashion Week Season 15 has been yet another resounding success. It’s been a weekend of colourful Pakistani lifestyle, fashion and exhibitions at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London on the 4th and 5th May. As part of the opening show on 4th May, the event included a catwalk section featuring LGBTQI models as a platform to show ‘we’re all in it together’. In 2018, Pakistan’s Parliament passed a law guaranteeing rights for transgender citizens and outlawing discrimination by both employers and private business owners;this landmark move is held by the country as historic and Riwayat is using this occasion to promote further acceptance and tolerance of marginalised communities in Pakistan, the UK and beyond. The catwalk featured Asifa Lahore, Britain’s First Out Transgender Muslim Drag Queen, among others. The event brought together more than 50 exhibitors and 30 leading designers, including Ahmed Bham, Rana Noman, Fahad Hassayn and Agha Noor, with Maheen Khan as Patron of the show. Influencers and celebrities from Pakistan, Canada and India attended this fantastic event. Laiba Zaid, Mehwish Hayat, Azfar Rehman, Shanzay Sheikh, Fauzia Aman, Sadaf Kanwal and others contributed to making this such a hit. The event took place at the exclusive venue of The Institute of Directors at 116 Pal Mall in the heart of London, the Nash Room, with its splendid chandelier, historic oil paintings and metres-long carpet a perfect setting for glitz and glamour. Great music was provided and live music belted out by 4 Poofs and a Piano – who first rose to fame on the very popular ‘Jonathan Ross Show’. The ‘meet and greet’ was a storming success with plenty of media attendance, interviews with Fahad Hassayn, Adnan Ansari and was reported on Ary News. Riwayat is the main UK exhibitor of the flourishing Pakistani clothing industry through its Pakistan Fashion Week, collaborating with designers to make their services available in a one-stop experience. Riwayat shows have successfully connected western customers with the opportunity to access Pakistani designers directly whilst seeing the latest trends and styling on the catwalk.

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Pakistan Fashion Week 15 Riwayat shows have successfully connected western customers with the opportunity to access Pakistani designers directly whilst seeing the latest trends and styling on the catwalk. Spectators at the 3 soldout shows were not disappointed, judging by the enthusiasm from the applause. Adnan Ansari, Creative Director for Riwayat said, “We are excited about bringing this expanded event to the UK. We had our best line up of designers yet, along with exhibitors showing Pakistan crafts. As always, I’m proud to be representing Pakistan in London, raising awareness of our country and what we bring to international markets through our tradition and heritage. In addition, I am particularly pleased to have included Pakistan’s LGBTQI community in this event. Recent events in Birmingham have projected the notion that the Pakistani community around the world are intolerant toward marginalised communities and Riwayat are using this event to show the solidarity and equality with all communities around the world.” Show Produced & Directed by Adnan Ansari Choreography by Hira Shah Styled by Saima Kiran Choreography Hira Shah Model coordination by Muneer Muhammad

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