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We discover Anushey Hasham’s tastefully decorated Karachi home
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The man behind the label Zain Aziz brings Armani Collezioni to Lahore
Inspired by several ethereal runway ensembles, we’re loving the tunic over pants look!
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16 Chocolate City Magnum hosts a grand fashion event 20 You have the wrong number Wrong No celebrates its box-office success 24 Will always love you Hammad Khan & Seher Abrar's wedding 30 Who's Hot? See who's on our style chart this week! 32 Cover Shoot by IDEAS 38 Who's that girl? Miraal Sara Intesar 44 My Space Anushey Hasham's beautiful Karachi home 50 The man behind the label Armani Collezioni opens doors in Lahore
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Mohammad Moiz, Maliha Rao, Naveen Qazi, Yildrim Butt & Umair Mirza
Royal icecream brand Magnum held an exclusive fashion event in Karachi last week. Beautiful installations, funky outfits and great dessert made this a night to remember.
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YNH Productions hosted a success party of Pakistan's biggest box-office success for 2015 Wrong No! The star-studded event held in Karachi, was attended by the who’s who of film, tv and fashion industry.
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Seher Abrar & Hammad Kakar's barat was a grand affair. We wish this young couple all the best for the new chapter in their lives.
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Ain't nobody loves me better Maryam Ali and Saif Ullah Khan's mehndi was a funfilled intimate affair! Great fashion, amazing music and good company made this evening super special.
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Maha Ahmad Hussain Wows in Maheen Karim.
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ideas DIGITAL DREAMS 'Digital Dreams', Ideas latest readyto-wear collection is a sophisticated blend of contemporary cuts and elegant prints. Drawing inspiration from flora, fauna and heritage architecture, this collection is a homage to true beauty. Brand: Ideas Collection: Digital Dreams Photography: Nadir Firoz Khan Makeup: Hannan Siddique Hair: Tuktaa Model: Amna Babar 32
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who's that girl? miraal sara intesar
Talented actor Miraal Sara Intesar made her debut in Pakistani cinema as the "Khabarnama" lady in Pakistan's critically acclaimed film of this year, Shah. In an exclusive interview and shoot, we speak to her about her journey to becoming an actor. When did you choose to get into acting? I have wanted to act since I learnt how to speak. It was always something that made complete sense to me. I took my role in my first play in kindergarten, Hansel and Gretal, extremely seriously. There was a scene when I get pushed into an oven and I instinctively let out a shrilling and painful scream on stage, which was not planned or rehearsed. There was complete silence in the audience and suddenly a burst of cheering and applause. I clearly remember peering out of the oven at everyone, extremely worried. I remember thinking I had done something wrong because it was not the end of the play, and everyone was clapping. I had to be reassured and explained afterwards that what I did was in fact a very good thing. It was a small but important moment in time, and a point of self discovery. I was a bit of a method actor before I really knew what that was.
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What inspired you? The connection with the audience and the emotional journey one can take them on. Even if I am not a working actor full time, it will always be a part of my life. You can’t stop your mind from wanting to do it. You've just recently played a role in the movie Shah. Tell us about your experience. I was approached by Adnan Sarwar to play a small role as a newcaster from the 1980's. My answer was an immediate yes, I better make them feel like they have gone back in time, because everyone knows the Khabarnama lady very well. Playing a part of someone who was on TV from the Zia era - where there was such restraint on how you express yourself, shows how much more freedom of expression we have in Pakistan today. Adnan and his team were amazing to work with. They are extremely talented and hardworking. Where did you get your acting training? After graduating from McGill University, I moved to California where I worked as an associate producer for a production company. I worked on documentaries for the National Geographic Channel, Animal Planet, Women’s Entertainment and the Discovery Channel. It was a great job but I was antsy and always felt like something was
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WHO'S THAT GIRL? missing. Of course I knew what it was. Are there any specific experiences apart from your studies that have inspired you in acting? Growing up in Pakistan you see so much life around you that is not generic. The disparity around us is something so tangible. Acting is a way to voice some truths and lay out questions one cannot do easily in real life. I must add watching reruns of PTV’s 50/50 as a child in Pakistan inspired me. After each episode, I was like ‘I want to do that’.
I quit my job and joined the Actors Center San Francisco under Shelley Mitchell. I thought I would later apply for an MFA program, but as soon as I started working at the studio it felt right to stay there. It was what I imagined the Actors Studio would have been like in the 1960’s and 1970’s – the place that gave birth to some of the best actors we have all loved and watched over the past 50 years. Shelley had a huge impact on me. Working with her, I developed an even greater love and respect for the craft. It was also the place where I got to know myself as an actor and what it means to be one just because you What is your most the favorite charlove it, and not for any other reason. acter you have played? I had the opportunity to play Cleopatra in a one woman Two years later, a huge snowstorm in New York lead to show directed by Susan Batson. It was interesting to play a chance meeting with Susan Batson, one of the most such a powerful role. renowned acting teachers on the East Coast. She called me in for an audition, and invited me to join her class right You have recently finished an inaway. I was really excited about that as it's not easy to get dependent short film called Little in and takes a lot of training from her to get there. I never Red Roses in which you have the lead thought I would get a chance to be with someone who role. Tell us about it. has a schedule like hers and is mostly busy on set with Little Red Roses is a short film by a very creative Londonpeople like Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington. It was based writer & director, Asim Abbasi. The film touches a very special time and fantastic experience. upon the lengths women are forced to go to in pursuit of perfection. When Asim approached me for the part, I There are people like Daniel Day- knew I had to play this girl. His style of writing has a way Lewis who are method actors and as- of making a very flawed character extremely endearing. sume a role from the moment they set It is a part that really made me explore something comfoot on the set and never leave the role until the One thing I find for myself is that even film wraps. What is your after a play or film has wrapped up, thought process while get- there is a part of that character that ting into character? always stays with me. It's completely different for every character I have ever played. It is an organic and dynamic process. pletely new as an actor. I don’t want to say more, but the It depends on what point you are in your own life or in film seeks to drive home the point that behind the masks your own mind at the time. There are times when I am in people wear, everyone has the same fears and are chascharacter even before stepping on set, and times when ing similar dreams about fulfilment. It was an absolutely even during the scenes and rehearsals I discover another fantastic crew and team to work with. There is a certain layer. For me staying in the moment is the most important darkness in the character, but the team made it turn out thing. I have studied both Method and Miesener, but at to be more of an adventure then work. the core acting is just about honesty. You have to love your character and be empathetic to your character, re- Acting is obviously also a lot of gardless of what it represents. Sometimes even after a fun. Do you agree? play or film has wrapped up, there is a part of that char- Yes, it is fun but it also depends on the part. Acting can be acter which always stays with you. very physically and emotionally demanding. I have done
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WHO'S THAT GIRL? roles in the past which have made me wonder why I am doing this to myself. However, the best thing about such roles is that one is able to recreate and relive a person or story, making one feel very alive. I love the process itself, the rehearsals, the run of the play and the filming. When it's all over you feel elated and extremely accomplished. It is a great sense of achievement! How well do you take criticism? Critique is important because it is a form of communication and feedback. It’s also especially important from your mentors and people whose work you feel inspired by. It can be of advantage, but can also hurt sometimes. If you leave your feelings aside and really listen, amazing things can transpire. What is next? I have been offered many roles and am reading a few scripts as we speak. I believe the right part will find me.
Who are your real life heroes? I have great respect for social workers, war journalists and soldiers. What are qualities you would look for in a man?: Courage, loyalty, honesty and a sense of humour. What is the quality you most admire in people? Compassion and kindness What is your style mantra? Comfort. I have to feel like myself in whatever I am wearing.
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What is your dream role: It keeps changing from time to time, but right now I would love to do a historical piece.
What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could play the piano
What do you love about your friends: I am blessed with the close friends that I have. I am grateful for their loyalty, honesty, and support. And of course for their sense of humour. Who was your first love? Robin Hood If you could go back in time and have dinner with one person in history who would it be? Rabia Basri. What is the biggest lesson you have learnt in your life? Trust your instinct and be true to who you are. When you quiet your mind and go inside, your instinct will speak loud and clear.
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What is a superpower you wish you had? To be able to heal people. Your most favourite word: Perhaps – for me this is a word is filled with possibility. What are the things you cannot live without? Coffee and khujoor Love or Money: Love love love Most important things in your life: my faith, family and friends. What do you do on a Sunday? I try to get organised and read Paperazzi cover to cover.
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MY SPACE Who: Anushey Hasham Where: Her beautiful Karachi home What: Anushey's home is one of the most tastefully
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We bought this brass and wood trolley on our honeymoon in Rome. We found this in an antique store!
Seletti's clown candle Ambra is a fun and versatile piece which can be placed in so many different areas of the house!
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This gothic Nina Khan larger than life mirror took over six months to get made. My husband and I were really involved in the making of this piece. Working with Aunty Nina is always a pleasure - she still wows me with her talent!
The cardboard antler was a recent purchase from our summer trip to Berlin. It was a great find from one of the coolest art studios I've seen in Europe! The Adeel uz Zafar painting was the first art piece my husband and I bought together. The fun part was we got to meet Adeel and talk a bit about his phenomenal work.
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arlier this week we stopped by Armani Collezioni, located on MM Alam Road, Lahore and had the pleasure of meeting the young entrepreneur, Zain Aziz, Director at Sefam Pvt. Ltd. In a light-hearted conversation over brewed coffee and beautifully decorated cupcakes, we got talking to this charming and enterprising man. We were curious to know what inspired him to bring one of the world's leading luxury brands to Pakistan. Here's what he had to say: How did the idea of opening up adesigner outlet in Pakistan come about, how did it start? Sefam Pvt. Ltd. Has been a pioneer in fashion retail in Pakistan. Over the years, Sefam has identified new demands in the market and created new brands to cater to these demands. Sefam now owns and operates twelve independent brands, which include Bareeze, Minnie Minors and Kayseria. Over the last few years, we’ve seen the Pakistani consumer become exponentially more sophisticated and demanding. We noticed a huge demand for luxury and high quality goods. We felt that there was no way we could honestly provide the Pakistani consumer with the products that they desired by sourcing and manufacturing locally in the short-term so we decided to deviate from our model of solely operating self-created brands and partnered with two companies that are arguably the best in the world at it, Giorgio Armani and Polo Ralph Lauren. What was the final push that helped you decide to go for such a
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venture? Even after we had created the business model and done our due diligence, I was still skeptical and a little unsure. It was actually a big push from Armani and their show of confidence in Sefam and Pakistan that made me decide to do it. How has it been going so far? It’s been going extremely well. We’ve developed great relationships with our customers and now that we’ve successfully completed our first season of business and know more about what our customers want, we expect to be able to serve them even better in coming seasons and months. What surprised you most about the process of setting up? What surprised me most is how strict Armani is in it's requirements for a store. They have been involved in every part of process, from selecting the location to advertising material to the medium in which we should advertise. The store itself was designed in Italy and then constructed in Turkey from where it was shipped to Pakistan in four shipping containers and then assembled onsite by an Armani team that had to be flown in! The only thing we were allowed to source locally were airconditioning units. You could have decided to sell this merchandise through numerous other outlets your company owns, what made you set up a separate 2015
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THE MAN BEHIND THE LABEL bricks and mortar business for these brands? We had the option to retail these products through our existing stores or separate multiband stores which would have saved us the hassle and expense of constructing the store and allowing us to stock multiple brands. However, we wanted to do it right: we believe that the product and the experience are both equally important. Thus we opted to go the completely official route and instead of just becoming resellers, chose to become official partners and give the Pakistani consumers a similar experience with these brands as they would find anywhere else in the world. In your opinion, what makes a good employee? A good employee, especially when it comes to fashion retail, is one that can honestly understand a brand and its ethos and then internalize it and be able to convey it to the consumer as well as his/her team. Additionally, a good employee must be able to take ownership and must have a passion and love for the brand that goes beyond the paycheck he or she receives at the end of the month. These kind of high end brands are only accessible to a certain tier of society, the same kind of people what can easily buy these goods overseas. Why do you think they will be ready to make such purchases here? Our stores are official stores, they have the same merchandise at the same time as other stores of these brands do in Dubai, London and even Italy itself. Also, even though regular consumers for these brands might not be extremely price sensitive, we are priced better than Dubai and the same, if not better than, London, Italy and the rest of Europe. Additionally, because of the way the Armani merchandise selection process is our store may very well have merchandise that stores in Dubai, London or even Italy might not. All of that aside though, I personally find it much easier and relaxing to shop in Pakistan. Theres no rush, I can try things on many times over as many days as I want. I can also exchange for the right size if I realize that I’ve bought the wrong
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one. I also really find it helpful that the salesmen understand local tastes and style much better than those overseas do and can guide me better. We also offer the option of ordering in things that aren't available on the shop floor or have run out, a luxury that one doesn’t when on holiday. Have you ever encountered a customer having doubts about the originality of your products? Many people question me about the authenticity and originality of our products and our stores. They find it impossible that both Armani and Polo Ralph Lauren would want to open official stores in Pakistan. However, 100% of these times I’ve found that people who are skeptical about both these things are those that have not yet been to the stores. Once someone actually visits the stores, including early skeptics, after seeing the quality of the store and the overall experience, they quickly change their minds. I have never encountered someone who has actually been to the store and still doubts its authenticity. What is the hardest challenge you have had to overcome to achieve your goals? Getting over my own self-doubt. Especially when it comes to things that haven’t been done before locally. Who do you owe your success to? I don’t consider myself to be very successful at all and feel that I’m far too early in my career to even entertain such thoughts. However, if I was pushed to answer, the minor amounts of success that I have had in my career in fashion and fashion retail is because of my mother, Seema Aziz. She has a great feel for the business and has this amazing ability of making even big problems seem small and manageable. Without having her on my side, I might never have actually had the confidence to embark on these ventures. I would also like to mention the amazing support and belief that is given to me on a daily basis by our COO Raza Rahman. He is a real pillar of strength for me in the business.
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"足 The store itself was designed in Italy and then constructed in Turkey from where it was shipped to Pakistan in four shipping containers and then assembled onsite by an Armani team that had to be flown in!"
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"A good employee, especially when it comes to fashion retail, is one that can honestly understand a brand and its ethos and then internalize it and be able to convey it to the consumer as well as his or her team."
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