february 26, 2017
Dear Weekenders!
CONTENTS 06. Around Town...
84. Weekend Scouts
One party at a time!
Our hot new talent this week is Lahore
58. Stories From Santorini
based artist, Ehsan Memon.
Cross Stitch’s Spring Summer 2017
88. Fashion DNA: Fashion Scout
Lawn Collection celebrates free spirited
A/W 2017
summer days.
Pakistani Designers who showcased at the
64. Hot Date
eminent London Fashion Week.
In conversation with Fatima Khan and Saweela Khan of Aura. 70. The Beauty Edit Weekend’s Product Wish-list. 72. Style Guide Alina Shahid gives us an exclusive style
90. #HappeningNow
What to do, see, eat and repeat in the week. 94. Love Struck Weekend’s editors’ picks!
guide for upcoming Spring Festivals. 82. W’s Roving Eye
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 Social Correspondent: Fatima Ameer 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
We can’t believe winter is over already, it’s unfair how shortlived our favourite season has become in Lahore (looks like global warming is very real after all). Summer is on the horizon which means Lawn Fever is well and truly in the air! Speaking of, our cover and fashion spread this week reveals Cross Stitch’s Santorini inspiredSpring/Summer 2017 Lawn Collection. Our Hot Date this week is with Saweela and Fatima Khan of Aura, in The Beauty Edit check out our product Wishlist and in Weekend Scouts we feature hot new artist on the block, Ehsan Memon. Also, Alina Shahid of The Style Journal gives us an exclusive Style Guide to dress up for upcoming Spring Festivals and in our regulars, Roving Eye and Love Struck, check out all the peeps and pretty things that caught our fancy. Happy Weekending! Sincerely, Team Weekend
weekend | around town
Hiba & Rabia
Sarah & Sabina
Hina & Shehryar
Sehar Elahi & Maheen
Fariman & Zahra
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Zara Qizalbash & Amna Adeel
Fatima Abbas
Amira Shafiq
Amna Amir
Bushra
weekend | around town
Hina, Sehar Elahi, Maria Ijaz & Maheen Qaisar
Hina, Fatimee & Aniqa
Fiza & Maria
Mariam & Amira
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Mahvish & Zainab
Tooba
Saba
Sara
Haleema Amir
weekend | around town
#ThinkPrints Rang Ja launched its #ThinkPrints Spring/ Summer 2017 collection. The Event was managed by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
Bilal Mukhtar & Rabz Sajeel
Iman & Momin Munshi
Maham Mallhi & Maliha Khan
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Faiqa & Hira
Humayun, Husnain, Afzal & Raza Rehman
Nayab
Anoushay Asad
Khizra Waqar
Kherzan Zaidi
weekend | around town
Ovais, Fatima, Bilal Mukhtar & Sabina Ali
Faizan Akhtar & Maryam Khalid
Xille & Uzma
Aqsa Ali & Daniya
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Mahenur Haider & Shireen Rehman
Amna Babar
Alyzeh Gabol
Annie Shoaib
Anum Raheel
weekend | around town
Huma Malik
Sania, Haleema & Ifrah
Janna Malik & Nauman
Zaman & Saira
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Anna Legari & Mishale Hira
Faryal
Sam Ali Dada
Sheryal Khan
Syed Raza Rehman
Vanessa
weekend | around town
The Cup Goes to... Olympia receiving trophy from Chief Guest Bilal Yaseen and Imtiaz Rafi
The final of Rafi Polo Cup 2017 was played between Olympia and Ahsan & Co. at the Lahore Polo Club in Lahore. The tournament was sponsored by the Rafi Group.
Imtiaz Rafi, Areesha Rafi, Natty & Mahvish Rafi
Shehriar Rafi with wife Ayesha Shehriar
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Sheheryar Ch with wife
Ahsan Khan & Resham
Noor & Rachel
Erum Alam & QYT
weekend | around town
Hanna Butt, Khadija, Sana Raj & guest
Guests
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Alyzeh Gabol & friends
Khaula, Mahwish & Mahin
Ainee, Shehriar Rafi, Saira Maliha Khan & Mahwish Naseer
MaryaKiyani Ahmed& Nighat Imtiaz with friend Hadiqa
weekend | around town
An Oriental Evening! Opium Chinese and Thai organised an exclusive bonfire and musical night. Event was marketed by The Support Group and PR by Transmedia Digital Solutions.
Yasmeen, Shayaan & Marium
Guests
Aden & Rehan
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Imtiaz
Mubasher, Yasmeen, Shayaan & Kamran
Mahnoor & Hashim
Mugheez & Rubia
Hamza
weekend | around town
Music to Our Ears! Café Barbera organised an evening ‘Food & Nibbles with Ali Sethi’ at Cafe Barbera in Lahore. Event was done by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
Sara, Kiran, Amna & Khadija
Ali Sethi
Tariq Zaman & Ayesha
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Aimen & Waqar
Faris Shah
Nadia Ejaz
Usman Ishaq, Ayesha Usman, Shayaan & Azaan
weekend | around town
Zahra, Hamma, Hammas & Mashaz
Safi Khan & Mastoora Burki
Amber & Imran
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Waseel & Usman Ishaq
Sabahat, Fatima & Sabina
Fauzia Rabbani, Nadia Agha, Sumbal Shahid & Sadaf
Kashif, Rutaba & Aleena
weekend | around town
Ladies that Lunch! Nazish Zahur hosted a lunch for friends at Cosa Nostra in Lahore.
Zahra, Nayab, Masooma & Maria
Nazish
Elsa & Tehreem
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Mehreen & Tooba
Zainub
Maleeha
Amelia
Abeera
weekend | around town
Mariam, Sheeba, Zainub, Amela, Lubna,& Komal
Nayab
Tehniat & Tehreem
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Sehar & Aniqa
Tehniat
Tooba
Sara
Noveen
weekend | around town
Anniversary Celebrations! Architects Inc celebrated their 11 years with a brunch at Pompei Restaurant. The PR was managed by Amjad Bhatti.
Ifran Chaudhry & Saad Qureshi
Laila Ali Khan & Khayam
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Babar Bhatti & Ayesha
Saira Tiwana
Natasha Monnoo
Tashfin, Umair, Samiya, Abida & Sarah
Ahmed Ali & Vasay Ch
Kamiar Rokni, Waleed Khalid & HSY Mr & Mrs Zia with Hatib
weekend | around town
Zainab, Khurram & Nabiha
Kinza & Shefki
Munib Nawaz & Rabya Butt
Madiha & Amina
Sohail Salahuddin & Ali Shah
Momina Ahmed & Nael Ahmed
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Sarah Raza & Abida
Cybil Choudhry
Shiza Hassan & Uzma Rao
weekend | around town
Jahanzeb Shafique, Maida Azmat, Zoya Nasir & Haider Maqsood
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Amjad Bhatti
Sara Shahid, Omer Nabi & Zarmina Masud
Adnan, Nosheen, Khavar, Sadaf, Samrah, Shahzad, Yasmeen, Nazim & Raza
Natasha, Shear & Redah
Adeel & Nabeel Akhtar
weekend | around town
Shazia Deen
Zara, Farhan & Rizwan
Redah & Natasha
Hina & Sehyr Anis
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Mahera & Vasay
Misha Rehman
Ayla Sattar & Sara Raazee
Ifran, Sufi & Hasan
weekend | around town
Make Me Up! Tariq Amin launched ‘Make up Atelier Paris’ at his salon in Karachi.
Team Tariq Amin
Uzma & Huma
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Tariq & Tapu
Mariyam Saleem
Imran Qureshi
Sabahat
Shama Jawaid
weekend | around town
Rafia
Miracle Women! Pond’s miracle journey gala celebrated the outstanding achievements of Pakistani women in Karachi.
Ali & Hamza
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Safinaz
Mantaha
Jamal & Razia Khan
Mansha Pasha
Frieha Altaf
Nida Tapal
Anusha Bawani
Rabia Aziz
Fareshteh Aslam
weekend | around town
Saima
Mahar Najeeb
Mehreen
Sadaf Jalil
Shahana
Anusheh Shahid
Samina Peerzada
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Samar Mehdi
Sheema
Uzma Shah
Sara
Saher Kazmi
weekend | around town
Flowers of My City!
R M Naeem & Tania Sani
Saeed Akhtar & Nazih Attaullah
Nusrat Jalal, Sohail Butt, Shahid Jalal with guests
Lubna Jahangir & Shabnam Maqsood
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Saleena Rashid Khan
Shahid Jalal showcased his latest series of paintings titled ‘Flower Carpets of Lahore’ at the Ejaz Art Gallery in Lahore. The PR was managed by Lotus.
Mishal Waseem
Rahat Naveed
Khizra Waqar
Shahid Jalal
weekend | around town
Snooky Ali, Ambreen Zafar with guest
Seyham, Alveena & Syra
Maria Khan
Shahida Manzoor with husband
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Iqra & Bakhtawar
Mr & Mrs Ali Kazim, Ramzan, Irfan Hassan & Amani Iqbal
Zainab
weekend | around town
Shahida Kazi, Farzal Mumtaz & Farhat Ramzan
Tasleem Enam
Naveen
Noor
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Zainab
Kiran, Khadija, Sara & Sana
Ambreen Zafar & Parveen Khan
Mrs Hayat & Mar Jamil
Nusrat Jalal with guest
Stories From Santorini Cross Stitch’s Spring Summer 2017 Lawn Collection brings forth a fresh take on fashion with this season being all about poise, grace and elegance with a heady dash of whimsy. Inspired by the spirit of Santorini, our colours and prints represent the vibe of free spirited summer days. In stores on 2nd March 2017!
Model: Ainy Jaffri Hair & Makeup: Qasim Liaqat Photography: Stopstyle Set Design: Hashim Ali Brand: Cross Stitch
weekend | conversation
In conversation with
Fatima Khan & Saweela khan of Aura Aura Crafts is a local company founded in 2010 by Fatima Khan and Saweela Khan as a project to promote a natural way of living. The company mainly produces chemicalfree organic skin, hair and body products made from the highest quality natural ingredients that are also exquisitely packaged to meet international standards. This week we met up with the enterprising mother daughter duo behind this venture for a conversation on brand philosophy, inspirations and challenges of running an organically sourced business.
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Tell us a bit about yourself. How and when did you decide to pursue Aura as a business enterprise?
Aura started off as a hobby and turned into a business venture when the demand for more products from our friends and acquaintances got out of hand. We started with our range of 100% natural and handmade soaps and now we have about 36 products and our own facility in Multan Road, Lahore.
What is the philosophy behind your brand? High quality, honest products for affordable prices without the use of toxins and chemicals. We want to
A huge huge huge role because in Pakistan, people tend to compare local brands with interntional ones. Our goal is to make the same people appreciate and trust Aura (a local brand) just as much as an international brand, and so far we’re doing well!
What sort of aesthetic are you inclined towards in terms of packaging and marketing your brand?
We like a sleek, clean look with a pop of color. We are very particular about good quality packaging, so we will continue to improve it even further in the future.
Do you have any educational background in the field?
Our research and development team include a pharmacist and highly qualified hakeem saab, both of whom have tons of educational background on natural skin and hare care ingredients. Having ties with a pharmaceutical business gives us an edge in maintaining our high manufacturing standards.
Name a few of your inspirations
Good old desi totkas, Ayurvedic practice and brands like Forest Essentials and Rocky Mountain Soap Company that are committed to high quality, natural products.
weekend | conversation
How big of a role does branding and packaging play in the marketability of your products?
What are some of your personal favorite products? Hair Rescue Oil, Revive Face Oil, Eye Therapy Balm and Activated Charcoal Bar
What makes Aura unique and different from other similar brands in the market?
Besides being extremely involved in the research and production of our products, what makes us different from similar brands in the market is that Aura does NOT produce or sell whitening/ fairness products. Why? We think the obsession with being fair-skinned in Pakistan has manifested into a form of bullying, impacting a large number of impressionable kids who grow up with a fear of being anything other than fair. We believe it is our responsibility as an ethicallyaware skin care brand to help shatter these standards of beauty and promote the love for NATURAL beauty – dark, tan and fair!
How do you source ingredients for your products? What is the most challenging aspect of creating organically sourced products? Since the natural skincare industry is very new in Pakistan, it is very difficult to source certified natural ingredients – ingredients that are free from bacteria and fungus. Because of the limited source of certified ingredients in Pakistan, we at Aura, select and prepare ingredients in our own lab, which go through thorough lab testing to pass the standards of certification. We also source some
We think the obsession with being fair-skinned in Pakistan has manifested into a form of bullying, impacting a large number of impressionable kids who grow up with a fear of being anything other than fair.
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educate and convince people to use natural products while raising awareness of harmful chemicals and their long-term side effects.
weekend | conversation
QUICK QUESTIONS
FATIMA
ingredients like essential oils from Brazil and Germany.
How have consumers responded to your venture?
We have received an overwhelming response since day one and hope to make Aura a household name ;)
What has been the most memorable experience in your journey so far?
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Every step in a growing company is memorable, but if we had to choose one, it would be the time a customer suffering from eczema came up to us at the Haryali Market just to tell us how Aura products have made a huge difference in her life, when nothing else worked – not even her doctor’s prescriptions.
What are your future plans for Aura? Where do you see the brand in the next five years?
We hope to have our own flagship store, have our products in every big retail store across Pakistan and have an international
presence! Most importantly, we hope to continue researching and producing highly effective and beneficial skin and hair care products.
Best movie ever: Can’t choose! Fight Club and the LOTR Trilogy definitely make the list though. Favourite food: CHALLI (corn on the cob) Spirit Animal: Dire Wolf – it didn’t say it had to be a real animal! Style Icon: I have zero sense of style/ fashion so I’ll let Mama answer that. Favourite part of the house: Wherever the dogs are. On your nightstand: Archie Comics. Haha! Quote to live by: No half-heartedness and no wordly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly – J. R. R. Tolkien Something you’re superstitious of: Everything Last thing on your bucket list: Give my parents what they’ve given me. The craziest thing you’ve ever done: I have yet to do something crazy… Your life as a song title: Learning to Fly (Pink Floyd) You’ll never compromise on: Health
SAWEELA
Best movie ever: Remains of the Day Favourite food: Desi Cuisine all the way! Spirit Animal: Dog Style Icon: Jacqueline Kennedy – the classic style icon! Favourite part of the house: Front Courtyard because it’s peaceful On your nightstand: A selection of Urdu poetry Quote to live by: The need to impress others by one’s virtues is a miserable road. Something you’re superstitious of: NOTHING Last thing on your bucket list: Visit the Amazon Rain Forest The craziest thing you’ve ever done: Accepted a challenge by my friends to dance like no tomorrow on GT Road when I was 17. Can’t imagine doing that now. Your life as a song title: Ae Jazba-e-Dil Gar Mein Chahoon, Har Cheez Mukabil Ajaye You’ll never compromise on: Ethics
weekend | FASHion
STYLE GUIDE to
Spring Festivals by
Alina Shahid @thestylejournal_
Spring is peak for many outdoor activities and there are a dozen events scheduled on the calendar. If you’re wondering what to wear to a festival, give our style guide a quick read and start assembling your festive wardrobe.
Denim for the Day When heading to a food fest, remember to check the weather report and dress for comfort. For a day to night look, I chose this personalized embellished denim jacket by The T-Shirt Swag and layered it over a white knitted top by Mango. This fun, decorative jacket is the perfect summer cover up and is sure to get you tons of compliments. I finished off the outfit with the classic ADIDAS superstar sneakers to stay comfy all day long.
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knitted top by Mango Rs 2100
Denim jacket byThe T-Shirt Swag Rs 10500
weekend | FASHion
Pop of Colour This color block satin tunic by Suffuse embodies the label’s effortless elegance and is ideal for a Sundown soiree. I minimally styled the look with matching fuchsia pink heels from NEXT.
Fuchsia Pink heels from NEXT.
Tunic by Suffuse
Rs 6800
Rs 15,510
Coachella Vibes Inspired by Coachella - the ultimate music event of the year, I went for a free-spirited bohemian look with this faux suede cut-out crop top by Dressup With Us. Jewelry is key to rounding out an on-point fest look so I accessorized with a set of black and gold bangles by Forever21 at Enem Store and a beaded bracelet by The Giving Tree Pakistan on the other wrist. And to add that 70’s hippy vibe, I wore these retro roundsunnies by Forever21 at Enem Store.
Rs 1195 / Rs 2145
Rs 2899
Beaded bracelet by The Giving Tree Pakistan
Rs 1000
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Bangles & Sunglasses by Forever21 at Enem Store
Faux suede cut-out crop top by Dressup With Us
weekend | Fashion
W’s ROVIN ell, what’s the use of W a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s
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been going through our fashion files for the week
Fatima Abbas
Natasha Monnoo
Sadaf Jalil
Fatima’s rust and velvet outfit accentuates her auburn tresses beautifully. This Rema Sheherbano kaftan will remain a hit for a few seasons to come.
Natasha looks super comfy and chic in this norm core outfit. Adidas kicks are the ideal pair of shoes to make any outfit look streetstyled and trendy.
Sadaf takes an impactful risk with this unique wrap of a dress. The interesting silhouette and vivid contrast of colours makes this look a definite head turner.
and these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!
weekend | Fashion
ING eye
Fatima Masud
Mansha Pasha
Trenched in beige, Nimra’s ensemble goes easy on the eyes. The silver belt compliments the neutral tone of this outfit.
Fatima shows us how to do casual with a twist sporting a pair of funky fur shoes and raw hemmed denim.
We love how Mansha supplements this unconventional woven top and oriental skirt with the sweetest smile!
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Saher Kazmi
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Weekend Scouts Ehsan Memon Artist, Lahore @ehsanmemon786
What does the word Art mean to you? Art is a difficult term to describe, the meaning of art is more subjective than objective. It varies with the perception and understanding of the audience. I see art as a journey that unravels itself every step of the way. From the inception of this universe the concept to create was conceived, hence we humans createthings to express ourselves and represent our response towards nature. An artist experiences different levels of expressional control that takes one from realism to abstraction and this makes art a way of life I guess.
weekend | FASHion What was the very first piece you created? A portrait of Benazir Bhutto at an event held by Mehran Arts Council Larkana, on the first death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto.
Are there any memorable responses you have received for your work? What is your work influenced by?
Is there anyone in particular you would like to create a piece for? Who would it be and why? I belong to a small village in Larkana, Sindh. I lost both my parents at an early age and my life is colored with distress, detachment, blessing, surprise and several such emotions. My work represents my reaction to the society and enviorment.
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What kind of art do you most identify with and why? Any art that has the power to move really resonates with me. Any content that is realistic and the expression of the art jolts your imagination is worthy of praise
Are there any memorable responses you have received for your work? When I displayed my thesis work at NCA, a woman came and she was very disturbed by something and wanted to have a word with me. I went to her and she said “ Yehkya tum nay rizqkibehurmatiki ha�, it was only when I told her that it was paint on fiberglass, she scratched one piece to believe me and then embraced me and gave blessings. Is there anyone in particular you would like to create a piece for? Who would it be and why? I want to create some work based on social divide. Work that represents the less fortunate, I feel a sense a belonging towards them.
Name a few artists who inspire you. Zhang Xiaogang, NasreenMohamedi, Toba Khedoori, Cornelia Parker, VijaCelmins
How would you describe your pieces? I made a drawing on a random car screen covered with dust How would you describe your pieces? Different or even opposite versions of reality surface with the passage of time.
In what way do you think Art in Pakistan should evolve? Art in Pakistan has been evolving to become bold, mature and diversified and I think it is on the right path. What is your ultimate vision as an artist? Art becomes an undeniable reality.
weekend | fashion
Jeem
‘Songs of my Nation’
Jeem showcased a collection catering to women who appreciate art and do not simply follow fashion but embody it with skilfully hand embroidered and ethically sourced fabrics.
Gulabo Gulabo ‘The Hippie Trail’
Gulabo showcased their signature graphic and technicolour truck-art prints with a collection inspired by the hippy movement of the 60s and 70s.
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i Pakistan y b d e s a eek showc ectionsondon Fashion W l l o c e l Capsu esigners at L D
Zuria Dor
‘Tropical Romanticism’
A collection staying true to Zuria Dor’s quality craftsmanship, inspired by tropical tranquil colours of nature with subtle tones which gradually get darker, creating a calming ripple effect.
‘Jahan (World), a world within a world’
This A/W 2017 collection uses stark bright colours like emerald green, peacock blue and sun kissed orange on silk and hand woven organza with delicate digitalised hand painted repeat prints and zardozi work.
weekend | fashion
Munib Munib Naw Na waz az ‘Songs of my Nation’
Jeem showcased a collection catering to women who appreciate art and do not simply follow fashion but embody it with skilfully hand embroidered and ethically sourced fabrics.
Jeem ‘WEAVE – Indigo Infusion’
Battla’s A/W 2017 collection was inspired by the world of Sufism with a colour palette influenced by Beach town, Karachi including beautiful blue tonal dyes and washes with locally sourced and hand woven fabrics.
The Pink The Pink Tree Tree Company Comp any
Sonya Battla
New in Town!
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With Urwa Hocane as the face of their summer campaign, we're excited to see what Rang Rasiya's new collection is all about!
weekend | PROMOTION
Zalmi took cancer patient children to Dubai for PSL
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A group of 18 children from the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital spent four days in Dubai to support the Peshawar Zalmi in PSL tournament. The children were special guests of Peshawar Zalmi, team owner Jawed Afridi. Afridi said, “The reason for bringing these children along is so that we get to share all our happiness with them. We are making sure that smiles return to those faces and are keeping the philanthropic aspect of the league alive.�
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