June 18, 2017 Meet Weekenders!
CONTENTS 06. Around Town...
74. Picture Perfect Dads
One party at a time!
Team Weekend celebrates Father’s Day
52. Urban Culture
with a photo reel of doting dads around
Ismail’s new Eid collection available in all
town!
Urban Studio outlets.
78. The Designer’s Vision
60. #HappeningNow
Team Weekend shoots a spectacular fashion
What to do, see, eat and repeat in the
spread with Faraz Manan featuring their
week.
latest collection titled ‘White’.
64. Fashion Diaries Amina Sibtain wears her favourite outfits
Alizah Raza explores Sapphire’s all new
from Arjumand Bano’s Summer Luxury
concept store in Packages Mall.
Pret Collection ‘17.
86. Need For Eid
68. Weekend Eats
Eid shopping sorted with a list of best buys
Tajwar Chaudhry shares her food
under your budget!
experience at Noshakh Afghani
92. Love Struck
Restaurant in Lahore.
Weekend’s editors’ picks!
72. W’s Roving Eye
82. Weekend Raids
This week’s hottest looks! Who made the style A- list?
Chairperson/Publishing Editor: Rameeza Majid Nizami Editor The Nation: Salim Bokhari Editor-at-Large: Amal Khan Managing Editor: Maryam Mahmood Creative Editor: Nur Zehra Qadri Contributing Editor: Minahil Batool Sherazi Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Editorial Assistant: Khizra Waqar Karachi Correspondent: Farah Vayani Creative Head: Faiz-ur-Rehman Creative Team: Talat Mahfooz, Faisal Fazal, Zeeshan Arif, Shoaib Qadir Photographer: M. Basharat Irshad GM Marketing: Bilal Mahmood For Advertising: Kherzan Zaidi - 0321 8976730, Ata-ur-Rehman - 0332 2427473, Khalid Sheikh - 0345 5130728
Ramzan is already almost over!? How is time racing so quick! As the holy month comes to an end, it gives way to the excitement of Eid. The town markets are a sight to behold in the days leading to the big day, with lit up stalls of chooriyan, mehndi and other trinkets and things that bring out the best of our festive spirit. Speaking of which, in this week’s issue we bring you a special feature with our favourite buys under a budget to shop for this Eid. In The Designer’s Vision Faraz Manan showcases his latest “White” collection and in Fashion Diaries Amina Sibtain wears her favourite pieces from Arjumand Bano’s latest collection. In our Father’s Day special we give you a photo reel of handsome dads around town. We also introduce a brand new feature, Weekend Raids, where we explore Sapphire’s all new concept store with our fave gal Alizah Raza! Also check out who made our style A list in Roving Eye and the editor’s picks in Love Struck! Wishing you all a fantastic Week! Sincerely, Team Weekend
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Eid Fiesta!
Fashion Pakistan Lounge organised a multi designer Eid event where 25 designers showcased their collections under one roof. The PR was managed by Aamir Mazhar.
Huda, Anusheh Asad, Ayesha & Sheela
Chandni & Khoula
Amna & Dr Shahida
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Faiza & Saqlain
Nazia Atif
Mahwish Faisal
Ayesha
Laraib
Nadira & Ayesha Ghani
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Shani & Gudu
Neha Maneka & Arooba
Nazia & Shagufta
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Nabiha & Iqra Chaudhry
Taimoor & Hajra
Shirin & Afshan
Rubina
Shazia Ammar
Samia Munir
Nayab
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Hina, Hina Raza & Maham
Hamza, Hamza & Muniba
Rima Farid & Shahzad
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Iruj & Meerub
Rizi & Sam Dada
Anoushey, Fatima, Mehru, Neha & Shanze
Ayesha Khan & Saira Omer
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Retail Therapy! Mohsin Naveed Ranjha opened his flagship store in Lahore. The PR was managed by AR|PR.
Maleeha Buksh, Amena Shariq Shafi, Aden Rehan & Sidra Akram
Mohsin Naveed Ranjha & Alyzeh Gabol
Momin & Iman
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Mariam Khawaja & Risham Saqib
Kherzan Zaidi
Nayab NQ
Daneese Ali
Maleeha Buksh
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Mariam Mamdot
Shahbano, Shafaq & Mariam Omar
Mehreen Syed
Sara & Sana
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Abu Bakar
Noor Jahan
Amna Niazi
Amena Shariq Shafi
Zara Abbas
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Mariam, Risham, iam, Risham, Sumrina,Neha, Danesse, Rubia, Aden &Sumrina, Zainab Danesse, Rubia, Aden & Zainab
Jza Malik
Numra Waqas
Models Mariam Omar
Shafaq
Sidra Akram
Hina Salman
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Samreen Vance
Yumna Rehman
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Bintelal
Eid Essentials! Seema Iftikhar held an Eid exhibition at Model Town, Lahore.
Seema Iftikhar & Somia Naveed
Mahvish Abbas
Sadia
Sara Yousaf
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Hajira
Zareen, Seema & Irum
Anum Mudasar
Anika Shah
Amena Shariq
Yousra
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Muniba
Ready, Set, Shop! Mehreen Humayun’s Eid exhibition was held in DHA, Lahore.
Shahwar Salahuddin
Fatima & Mehreen
Zara Amir & Asna Salahuddin
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Mahira
Shakeela Habib
Uzma Zaeem Qadri
Batool
Dilara
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Anum Anwer
Let’s Glow Together! Glowybox held its first bloggers meet up at CafÊ Mocca in Karachi. The PR was managed Starlinks.
Maryam, Naimal & Nida
Humaira Asghar Ali
Mina Ramzi & Turab Ramzi
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Aqsa & Sapna
Angie Marshall
Hoor Ahsan
Sapna
Quratulain Tejani
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Maria
Team Glowy Box - Nawaz, Shoaib, Aqsa, Sapna, Zeerak & Rayan
Furqan Ahmed & Khadija Chagani
Rayan Alam
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Humaira & Shanaz Ramzi
Shumaila Jaffery
Bakhtawar Malik
Alizey Rizvi
Beenish Parvez
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Tehmina
Unending Trends! Frower exhibited their monsoon collection in DHA, Lahore.
Hamza, Hassan & Musa
Sarah Cheema & Maimoona Cheema
Ayesha Iftikhar & Farukh Bakhsh
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Sabina & Zahida
Shahida
Haleema
Sabeena
Zahra Cheema
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Rida & Fiza
Step into Style! Miaasa held an Eid exhibition at Ensemble, Karachi.
Anika & friend
Anita
Madiha
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Obaid & Nida
Meera & Zainab
Hira Qureshi
Surayah Nadeem
Eman
Maliha Rehman
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Samia & Sara Haji
New Beginnings! Soma Store opened its doors in DHA, Karachi.
Hira & Sara
Anusheh Shahid
Shahrina Hashwani, Anam Khan & Shehrezad Bawany
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Samar Hashmi
Sam & Ayesha Farooq
Maheen Karim
Nikhar
Farah Vayani
Sumbul Adil
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#Happeni #Happeni Gelato heaven
Our favourite gelato has arrived at the most happening area in town! The Delicatessen by Cosa Nostra has started serving the very best gelato in a variety of very unusual flavours including banoffee and carrot cake
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18th june Faiza lakhani
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22nd june Alishay adnan
Birthdays of the week
print museum
We wish this talented bunch a very, very happy birthday! 18th Nusrat june hadayatullah
Fahad Hussain Print Museum brings to you their limited edition silk and chiffon prints just in time for Eid. The collection is launching on Monday, the 19th of June from 8-10 pm at their studio.
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ningNow ningNow Allerfree foods
Allerfree foods in Karachi formulate foods and snacks as per your requirement. Specify the ingredients you wish to abstain from or are allergic to and they’ll take care of the rest. Their free range foods include gluten, sucrose, lactose, fruits, nuts, eggs and food colors. A god send service for anyone with food allergies. Contact them now at 03008249444.
pastels galore farida hassan
Once again, Farida hassan brings to you her classic and timeless designs; pretty pastels and summery chicken. Exhibition at their studio on the 19th of June in Lahore, on the 20th at Karachi ensemble and the 22nd at Ensemble Islamabad.
Hot buns
Brgr105, the hottest new burgers in town have us drooling, Like literally! We tried their classic cheeseburger and it was just the right amount of cheese and the beef was succulent and juicy and cooked just right. Their garlic mayo dip, coleslaw and fries were some of the best we’ve ever had. Order yours now at 0322-7105105
Lal’s celebrates Father’s Day
Bottle of change
Looking for gifts for Father’s Day? Lal’s chocolates has you sorted with its beautiful fathers day wooden box which includes everything from classic chocolates to macarons and nougat. Your super dad will surely love it! Head on over to their newly opened shop on M.M.Alam Road.
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Coca Cola has joined hands with Faisal Edhi (son of late Abdul Sattar Edhi) in order to keep his legacy alive. They started a campaign in which a percentage of every bottle of change purchased will be donated to the foundation. What’s more is that Coca Cola will be doubling the donation up to Rs. 25 million.
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D n i a o i r h i e s s a F
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Designer : Arjumand bano @arjumandbano_official Summer Luxury Pret Collection ‘17 MUA: Afshan Shaukat @afshan_mua1 Muse: Amina Sibtain @fitfibre
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Black organza asymmetric ruffle cut that fits like a shift dress. Hand made 3D pansy flowers in bright colors with black flared pants
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Ocre irises with a mid bodice cut and pleated organza detail. Hand embellished irises worked upon intricately; created from shaded organza and sequin and pearl embellishments. Paired with a box pleat shalwar with irises embroidered on each cuff and pearl detail around the loops
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Sand Beige with pink poppy flowers and humming bird motifs. Tassel detail A line cut with optional bare shoulders. Floral patterns made of organza and silk along with jewels and sequins to add the extra touch of bling. Slim fit pants with soft ruffle and pearl finishing.
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Weekend Eats Noshakh Restaurant - Lahore by Tajwar Chaudhry
Last week we went to Noshakh in Lahore, an Afghani restaurant, for a food tasting. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety and authenticity of the flavors and how warm and hospitable the management was. Lets begin with the overall ambience of the restaurant; it spanned across two floors and was spacious and bright. What did catch my eye though, was the option to dine in a traditional Afghani way. Although they had regular tables and seats as any restau-
rant would, they also had open compartments where one could sit on the floor on comfy cushions and enjoy a little bit of culture, while being served with A FEAST FIT FOR KINGS. We started off with some appetizers; the Fatoosh salad along with Hummus and Mutabal (a hummus like dip with seeds in it - which was an absolute delight). We moved on to skewers of chicken and beef Kabli Kebabs with ‘garma garam naans’ straight out of the tandoor. Might I add, I have never
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tasted Kebabs so scrumptious and juicy in my life. With the vast variety of new restaurants that have been launching, one expects mostly basic performance from the majority. However, Noshakh was truly exceptional. As a lover of Afghani food, I have rarely come across such an authentic Afghan cuisine in Pakistan. Just when we thought we were done with all servings, we were caught by surprise. Every time we’d finish one dish, we’d see waiters walking over to us with five more. Towards the end, we had food scattered over four tables (and we were a party of 4) We made sure we took the leftovers home, it wasn’t an option to say no! The Mutton chops, Badami handi, Chapli kebabs, Special Sajji, and the mouthwatering Rosh were surely the highlight of our lunch - and this was probably a third of what they served us. As we slowly dosed off into a food coma, unable to move, they served us with Firni (yes, in the mitti ki tooti) along with some tea and Gur to digest all the heavenly goodness that we had consumed. Overall, we give a hundred points to Noshakh for taste, hospitality, and the general environment of the space!
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Muse: Minal Mirza
‘White’ combines breathtaking design details with a refreshing simplicity. The collection showcases easy on the eyes ensembles with a necessary touch of elegance that is synonymous with Faraz Manan’s signature brand aesthetic. Featuring subtle hues, fusion cuts, divergent embellishments and light fabrics; “White” prêt-a-porter is the perfect fit for all festive occasions and formal events, adding just the right amount of glamour to your wardrobe this summer!
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We’ve given this garment a very young and trendy look. Layering the very intiricately embellished under shirt with a plain strong fabric makes this a subtle yet masterfulpiece. The see through under shirt provides a visually interesting sheerness on the shoulders. The flowy peek-a-boo cut and tassels and frill add further playfulness to the outfit.
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Dusk Rose
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Shades of Grey
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This outfit combines our floral embroidery with pearl embellishments all over. The pearl tassels hanging on the waist and shoulders is a key feature in this gament, lending it a jazzy 20s flair. The sheer texture along with the pearl and resham work makes this outfit a one of a kind resort piece!
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Ivory Dreams
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We’ve worked with classic white embroidery on sheer fabric. Our famous self on self embellishment is the key feature in this garment. The white on white tassels depict our famous rain drop design feature, making this a modern fusion engagement outfit.
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Sapphire Home Store
WITH Alizah Raza
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Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Sapphire’s concept store - the first of its kind in Pakistan. This store, located in Packages Mall, is currently Sapphire’s largest store in Pakistan, spreading over 2 floors and more than 14,000 square feet. Designed by the immensely talented architect, Yousaf Shahbaz, this beautiful space meets international standards of both concept and design. The details of this space are incredible. The walls are adorned with prints made exclusively for Sapphire. It houses not only Sapphire’s clothing for both men and women, but also houses Sapphire Home’s stunning new range and accessories. Centered around a lovely courtyard complete with a
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fountain, and a cafe, this store defines the ultimate shopping experience. In a little over two years, Spphire has spread to multiple cities with numerous stores nationwide. It has surely played an instrumental role in revolutionizing ready-to-wear apparel in Pakistan. With a competitive price bracket, and trendy designs, Sapphire is the answer to all your high-street fashion wishes. For this feature, a special collaboration with Weekend Magazine, I wore four of the outfits from their latest Ramzan collection. With trendy cuts, beautiful fabric, and fun bottoms, this shoot was a breeze. I would definitely invest in these outfits. They are easy to dress up or down, and are perfect for the summer heat. I love such classic pieces, which can be worn in a number of different ways. I would also suggest picking up some fun pieces from Sapphire’s wide range of accessories - they look great with both Eastern and Western wear! Sapphire has now become a one-stop shop, with everything from shoes to accessories all under the same roof. While you’re at this fantastic store, don’t forget to take a round upstairs. They have a complete range of pret, and silk formals. The silk formals
work well for both Eastern and Western wear. Pair them with solid pants of any style, and you’ll be good for multiple occasions. The pret also has some fun pieces one should invest it. Classic, elegant and easy on the pocket, these outfits will have you looking your best. The menswear is also worth a mention. I couldn’t help but pick up a few solid linen kurtas for myself. Good thing they have a slim fit option - which makes for the perfect boxy kurtas!
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MID RANGE
LUXE
julke
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Nina Neri
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Borjan
areeba asif
remaluxe
sapphire
JEWELLERY
Al nishat Jewlelery
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jaipur and co
Esfir
beechtree
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prets so kamal
cross stitch
sapphire
anaya by kiran ch
mAHEEN gHANI tASEER elan
mahgUl
ts luxury pre
Zara ShahjAhan
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faraz manan
Rano’S HEIRLOOMS studio s
umaima MUSTAFA
sehrish rehan
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shoes breakout
soma
miaasa Borjan
Khussa Mehal
insignia
julke araMmish ’s madeeha SALON
salons
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BROO maram & AA
Air Heart Pink Sunglasses www.9lines.store PKR 1800
Tassel Earrings by BTW x Esfir collection
www.btwonline.pk PKR 4400
look at me yellow sunglasses www.9lines.store PKR 1800
Handmade Lavendar Soap PKR 550 @yellowberryy
Pure Apricot Beauty oil PKR 2900 @charuland
Lov Str Bow Sandals
www.hobo.hub.com.pk PKR 2990
Bird Jammies
@slumbergrampk PKR 3000
CocoShea Lip Balm PKR 300 @yellowberryy
Andy Warhol Cards PKR 1395 www.thelastword.com.pk
Bedspread-Ikat
PKR 4050 www.thelinencompany. com.pk
Sateen Bedspread Blue
PKR 4550 www.thelinencompany. com.pk
Paperclip earrings in silver & gold
Rustic Wooden Bowl by Swarf
www.zohrarahman.com Price On Request
www.pollyandotherstories.com PKR 3800
Editors’ picks
Skinny Dip Collection - Ultra Foil Shimmer Shadows @hashpakistan PKR 5900
international buy of the week
ve ruck
Hand crafted clutch
@marvi_effendi PKR 6500
Vera Ruffled Suede Mule Sandal
$325 www.neimanmarcus.com
Old Lahore Lamps by Hip Flask
www.pollyandotherstories.com PKR 7000
Decorative Patch
Old Lahore Lamps by Hip Flask
www.pollyandotherstories.com PKR 1500 each
PKR 1990 Mango Store at Emporium Mall & DHA
MITHILA PAINTING KURTI WITH GHARARA www.generation.pk PKR 5498
Chambeli Luxury Pret
www.zarashahjahan.com PKR 33,786