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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 Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Contributing Editor (Islamabad): Minahil Batool Sherazi Contributing Editor (Karachi): Farah Vayani Features Editor: Tajwar Chaudhry 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
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Mariam Mushtaq & Mehek Saeed
Couture Magic! Mehreen Syed & Khadijah Shah
Aamna Taseer & Muneeze Khalid
Faryal Aftab & HSY
Naz Mansha & Mian Mansha
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Shahbaz Taseer & Maheen Taseer
Khadijah Shah of Élan showcased her latest bridal collection ‘Champs de Patchouli’ with a glamorous fashion presentation. The PR was done by Our Solution.
Fawad Khan
Nur Zehra
Maryam Mahmood
Aneela Shah
weekend | around town
Nazish Sameer, Sameer Khokhar & Sameen Kasuri
QYT & Sana Tiwana
Aden Rehan, Rehan Babar, Humza Zafar & Hira Ali
Amna Monnoo & Mehak Elahi
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Omer Khalid & Nadira Omer
Ali Xeeshan
Yousaf Shahbaz
Zainab Malik
Amal Khan
weekend | around town
Umair Fazli & Fatima Fazli
Momina Ahmed & Nael Ahmed
Mariam Saqib & Shaid Luqman
Shazia Deen & Hasnat Haider
Erum Ahmed & Ahmed Kamal
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Rubia Moghees & Amber Liaqat
Seyham Vahidy
Kamiar Rokni
Amna Babar
Anush Ammar
weekend | around town
Ashiq Qureshi, Dr. Salman Shah & Raziuddin Ahmed
Seher Tareen & Abeera Ahsanuddin
Hussain Rehar & Abiha Akhlaq
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Hassan Iqbal Rizvi & Shahrukh Imtiaz
Mahnum Kabir, Natalia Kabir & Faarya Niaz
Rushna Shahjahan
Rehan Bashir
Sadaf Fawad
Shireen Rehman
weekend | around town
Nadia & Ayesha
Birthday Bash!
Zanubia Ahmed hosted a birthday dinner for family and friends at Cafe Aylanto in Lahore.
Mahvish & Nazish
Zanubia Ahmed
Sana Ashraf & Mishal Asad
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Sehar Shayan & Rushna Shahjahan
Guhar
Zehra
Daneese Ali
Amna Monnoo
weekend | around town
Maryam Waraich
Marayam Khokhar
Maliha Salman
Zehra, Hina, Hira & Ilham
Shireen Rehman
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Shanzay Sheikh & Ammara
Zahra Naveed
Maheen
Sameen Kasuri
Tamania Kamal
weekend | around town
Fiesta Cubana! Maham Syed, Gerardo Pachi & Faryal Syed
Asad Sheikh & Nadeem Chaudhry
Fasiha Salahuddin
Adeel Chaudry
Sasha
Abbas & Yasmeen
Areej Fatima & Menaal Q Khan
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Mehboob & Sibgha
Zulfiqar Malik, GM Pearl Continental Lahore, organised Cuban Festival at Palace Hall in the hotel.
Waqas Niazi
weekend | around town
Talha & Maryam
A-Class Retail Therapy! Marium & Shaid Luqman
Rezz Aly Shah & Rina Saeed
Ali & Mash
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Amna & Haroon
La Socie’te was launched at a glamorous red carpet event in Islamabad. Event and PR was managed by Rezz PR and Events.
Jawad, Hina & Omar
Hasan, Maha & Fahad
Aamir & Rima
weekend | around town
Mr & Mrs Nasir Ali Khan
Erum, Azin & Hira
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Madeeha, Sahahrukh & Qurat
Fakir & Tehmina
Maliha & Asad
Imran, Muiz, Belal & Saad
Natasha & Amna
weekend | around town
Rushna & Sadia
Madeeha Masood
Amir & Sarah
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Bilal & Sabeen
Farukh, Bilal, Taimur & Daniyal
Models
Emaan Khan
weekend | around town
Be Truly Free!
VEON, a personal internet platform, launch event was held in Lahore. The event was managed by JBnJaws and PR by Cartel.
Mark McGann, Aamir Ibrahim, Aniqa Afzal & Christopher Schlaeffer
Ahsan Khan & Mira Sethi
Zara Peerzada & Tajwar Chaudhry
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Mr & Mrs Faisal Ijaz
Sidra Iqbal & Mikaal Zulfiqar
Cybil Chaudhry
Adeel Chaudhry
Khalid Shahzad, Asif Aziz & Andrew Kemp
weekend | around town
Atif Aslam
Nausheen & Haris
Sadaf Zarrar & Amna Niazi
Uzair Jaswal, Ahmed Ali Butt, Ali Rehman & Mira Sethi
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Juggan Kazim & Alyzeh Gabol
Ushna Shah
Jordan
Mehreen Syed
Sabeeka
weekend | around town
Sana, Arham, Areej & Meenal
Hassaan Khalid & Zarmisha
Umer Saud & wife
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Hasan & Salama Shayan
Arooba, Mahnoor & Momina
Ramzan Sheikh
Omar Badi-uz-Zaman
Mahi, Zainab & friends
weekend | around town
Time for Tea!
Japanese Restaurant Gai’a launched hi-tea menu in Lahore. The PR was managed by Mint PR.
Yasmin & Azfer with family
Zoya Nasir & Zara Abbas
Amna & Maheen Kardar
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Sameena Belal & Humaira
Hassan & Shiza
Sanam Taseer
Juggun Kazim
Kamiar Rokni
Tajwar Chaudhry
weekend | around town
Aleena
Kamran Sheikh
Mehrbano Sethi
Natasha & Sadaf
Meharunisa & Nadia
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Nosheen & Masooma
Humaira Dawood
Adeel Chaudhary
Mariam
Humaira
Asad Sheikh
weekend | around town
Mehak, Fatima, Sonia, Maida, Zara, Anam & Purniya
Amber Liaqat & friend
Shamel & Mehreen Humayon
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Farida Saigol & Saif
Sarah Saigol
Isbah Hassan
Saamiya Raazi, Malieha & Imtisal Zafar
weekend | around town
Aamir Mazhar
LA to Lahore!
Khalid Sulman hosted an exclusive food tasting to launch its Eat Me food Truck in Lahore. The PR was done by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
Hamza Tarar & Cybil
Salma Turab
Kamiar Rokni
Alyzeh Gabol
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Amna Kardar
Turab, Sabeen Saigol & Khalid Sulman
Juggan Kazim
Imtisal Zafar
Saleem Sheikh
Maheen Kardar
weekend | around town
Shehnaz
Zaheer Abbas
A Bride’s Dream! Mahgul and Outhouse previewed their bridal collection at Ensemble in Karachi.
Yasmeen Hashmi
Sadaf Kanwal
Anam Teli
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Sarah Lalani Sana Hafeez
Beena Hassan
Farah Vayani
THE AUTUMN HUE BAROQUE`S UPCOMING FALL FUCHSIA LINEN COLLECTION ‘17
SayhellotoFallwithBaroque’sFuchsiaLinenCollection2017.Versatileand charmingdesignsinspiredbythebeautyoffall,makeforastunningcollection.A warmcolorpaletteandautumninspiredprintsmakethiscollectionaperfectfit for the coming season.
BRAND: BAROQUE MODEL: AMNA BABER PHOTOGRAPHER : STOPSTYLE
Fashion Diaries CROSS STITCH @crossstitch_official
Muse: Zainab MALIK & MYDA MALIK Makeup:ZAINAB KHALID @makeupbyzainabkhalid
This indigenous gold shirt is a perfect blend of contemporary embellishment and print, with a touch of traditional gold fray lace making it ideal for any special occasion.
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RUBY WOO This ruby woo shirt is playful, elegant yet chic. This ensemble on woven jacquard is perfect for any traditional occasion.
This houndstooth jacquard shirt with detailed sleeves, tilla fringe and an embellished neckline is the perfect answer to all your glam needs.
PURPLE AMARANTH This purple jacquard outfit with a pop of gold and a combination of pleats and scallops is all you need for a perfect formal look.
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Set out to dazzle in this jacquard sea oyster shirt with gold details. Dangling beads add sparkle to this feminine ensemble.
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Lime Stone The pastel hue and striking neckline details of this outfit are a showstealer. The accent of gold on the sleeves makes it ideal for any pre wedding occasion.
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Weekend Scouts Hissan Khan and Fraz Si Entrepreneurs @hefclothing Two best friends, one dream
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1. What inspired the start up of HeF as a concept and the name? F: We started HeF in 2016. We’ve been friends since childhood. Both of us have always been big on streetwear – everyday, comfy clothes that also look good. Streetwear culture is becoming huge all over the world but no one is really doing it in Karachi. We want to help drive the subculture forward in Pakistan. H: We wanted to introduce a culture we’ve seen grow first-hand – one that has literally gone from the ‘streets’ to high fashion. Many international streetwear brands get manufactured in Pakistan yet there has been no local streetwear brand with an international presence. F: HeF is just a combination of our names. And we like how it sounds.
4. Are T shirts the primary item? If yes, why? If not, what will you expand with? F: We’re starting off with tees. Tees are awesome. They’re comfortable and everyone should own at least one. A tee is a quintessential item for your closet. H: Like Fraz said, we’re focusing on making quality tees for now but we really feel the sky’s the limit for HeF as a brand.
5.Who/What are your inspirations? F: We get inspiration from everywhere and anywhere. I used to live in Toronto and Hissan used to live in LA so a lot of our ideas and inspirations come from streetwear and music that we experienced living abroad. H: The list is endless but at the core of it, we look for inspiration in our daily lives; simple but meaningful experiences that really go on to shape how we think and who we want to be.
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3. Why is it Karachi specific? H: Our logo is the teen talwar (three swords) so you can’t take Karachi out of HeF. We wear our city like a badge of honour, something we hope all Pakistanis do for their own hometowns. We grew up and met each other in Karachi - the city is the reason this project came about. F: We want people to know that we are Karachi AF and damn proud of it! But, at the same time,we are an inclusive brand. What we are striving to create here is a brand that not only Karachiites but all Pakistanis would be proud to rep anywhere in the world. We want the rest of the world to know how the City of Lights really vibes.
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2. What is your brand philosophy? H: Fraz and I went into our professions (law and journalism, respectively) as strong believers in freedom of choice and expression – two rights most Pakistanis don’t fully realise in their lifetime. We want people, especially kids growing up in Pakistan, to really understand the power of these basic rights and fight for them in every sphere or I should say street. F: Our brand is all about freedom of expression and freedom of choice. We really want Pakistanis to reclaim their spaces and voices; to work together as one nation towards a more peaceful and progressive community.
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6. If there were 3 people, living or dead, who would you love to design a tshirt for & why? F: Tupac fo sho! He’s one of the GOATs (Greatest of All Time) and he was always shirtless! H: Yea Tupac is an OG . We would have also liked to have design for Muhammad Ali Jinnah just because he is the ultimate Pakistani style icon. And we’re also really vibing with Riz Ahmed. F: We would have loved to see Jinnah in a HeF Tee. And definitely Riz for making waves across the world and showing us (Pakistanis) in a light we’re rarely shown in.
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7. New projects and surprises in store for buyers? H: At present, we’re working hard to develop our next line of products/collection. We want to come out with something that puts streetwear and HeF on the map. F: Keep a watch on our Instagram @hefclothing. And if you wanna hear some dirty beats, we have a weekly playlist up on our website: www.hefclothing.com/blogs/music.
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THE DESIGNER’S VISION
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SOUCHAJ
Mehak & Mehr partnered to start SOUCHAJ in June 2016 to create “pieces of art”, something that is clearly evident in the brand’s ensembles. The craftsmanship and techniques used in the creation of each outfit are extraordinary, hence the name SOUCHAJ, derived from two Punjabi words “soucha”-meaning pure and “chajj”meaning perfection and the love for finesse. Muse : Zoya Nasar @zoyanasar Hair & Makeup: The Makeup Studio @themakeupstudioo Photographer: Basharat Irshad @souchaj
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This yellow outfit’s motifs are inspired by the historical IKAT index and are further enhanced with gota kinaari & nakshi knots.
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This red outfit with hints of fuchsia is inspired by the frozen areas of North Asia. An elegant silhouette provides the canvas for embellishments like thread knots and an overall glamorous vibe.
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This sleek blue velvet outfit is a must for the upcoming winter season. The details on this piece are inspired by the interior city of Sindh and the ensemble is perfectly glamorous.
october 29 2017 | 82 This rich brown outfit with a subtle touches of blueberry blue is embellished with mint gold Nakshi work and hints of champagne, making it ideal for special occasions.
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#Happeni #Happeni Come One Come All!!
Fundraisers BBS17 Get ready to shop til you drop with The Fundraisers’s annual charity Bargain Basement Sale! There will be hundreds of designer brands and labels at the most affordable prices.
5th November 12:00 pm–05:00 pm
Way to go S&S!!
Silver Bells, Royal Palm Golf and Country Club
Congratulations to Team sana safinaz on winning the Prestigious Award for Designer of the Year! Surely, this Dynamic Duo never fails to amaze us!!
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SABLE V” comes To Lahore! Zarmina, after her successful exhibitions in Karachi and Islamabad, brings her debut collection of beautiful hand crafted ensembles to Lahore under the label “SABLE Z” on the 2nd of November at Nishat Hotel 3:00 - 8:00 Pm!!
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ningNow ningNow Emerging Pakistan! A Progressive Image of the Country ‘Dynasty’ Reboot
“Dynasty,” the popular ‘80s soap opera, has been rebooted on The CW network. Instead of an over the top melodrama with shoulder pads, this Dynasty has heart and soul while still falling into the “guilty pleasure” category.
Momin Zahu an d Aniqa Akram rerce got married amidntly friends and family sts . We wish them a life tim happiness. e of
High Tea at Gaia!! Yes you heard that right, Gaia, Lahore’s contemporary Japenese Cuisine Restaurant, is now serving high Tea! Pamper yourelf and your friends by making a reservation today!
new spa around the block
One of the world’s most sought after high end, luxury Salon and Spas, ‘Dessange’ provides the most exquisite beauty services! Friendly staff, clean interior and special attention to hygiene; this place is our new regular!
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As the name suggests, ‘Emerging Pakistan’ is a platform introduced by the Government of Pakistan aimed at fashioning a progressive image of the country internally and globally. The platform looks to showcase the very best of forward thinking Pakistan; from art, fashion, culture, music through a celebratory event. Emerging Pakistan will showcase the work of couturiers Nomi Ansari and Faiza Samee along with music icons Strings and Momina Mustehsan among other such stalwarts this November.
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W’s ROVIN ell, what’s the use of W a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s
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Mahnum Kabir
Aleena Naqvi
Deena Rahman
Mahnum is vibrant in multicoloured graphic stripes and a chic topknot.
Aleena ticks all the right boxes in a luxe floral pantsuit and statement Amrapali earrings.
Deena elevates her elegant black ensemble with an antique silver belt and stunning statement earrings.
recently held Fashion Pakistan Week 2017 in Karachi and these are the people who caught our fancy!
Shazay Salahuddin
Rema Taseer
Natasha Saleem
Shazay is stylish as ever in a glittery gunmetal pantsuit, smokey eyes and no-fuss hair.
Rema nails the all black look in a chic longline vest, choker top and glamorous earrings.
Natasha exudes elegance in a shimmery gold gown and sleek long bob.
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Champs de Élan’s Bridal Collection 2017
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The inimitable Khadijah Shah of Élan celebrated bridal season with a solo show, ‘Champs de Patchouli’, Élan’s Bridal Collection 2017 in Lahore. Inspired by the courts of the Mughal era and the Versailles with strokes of French influence, Champs de Patchouli introduced ten distinctive designs featuring Élan’s signature and meticulous craftsmanship in unique colour palettes. The collection has a fresh take on classic cuts such as peshwas, angrakhas, lehengas and shararas. The fashion house paired these with printed kameezes with silver and gold 3D work. Embellishments consisted of pearls, gemstones, gota, naqshi, dabka and threadwork with flora and fauna motifs on nets, organzas and tissue; the collection was intricate, feminine and modern all at the same time. The evening was attended by celebrities, socialites and media personalities and was a night to remember. The show was conceptualised and managed by Shazreh Khalid and choreographed by Rehan Bashir.
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The Reading Room The Surgeon by Salman Waqar Reviewed by Asmara A. Malik ( @TheDoctorReads)
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(The Surgeon is available at Amazon with shipping to Pakistan for $6.50)
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here’s a quote by Anton Chekov that I’m particularly fond of using as an answer when people ask me that ghissa pitta question of ‘But you’re a doctor! Why do you write?!’: well, because, “Medicine is my lawful wife and Literature my mistress; when I get tired of one, I spend my night with the other.” So, for me, nothing brings more spontaneous joy than finding a similarly two-timing physician who takes equal joy in the written word. Contrary to popular belief, physicians aren’t just writers of amazing non-fiction (take a bow, Drs Kalanithi, Mukherjee and Gawande) – Michael Crichton was a graduate of Harvard Medical School. Will Dr Salman Waqar follow in Dr Crichton’s footsteps? Fingers firmly crossed. A nifty thriller, The Surgeon has an unrelenting pace from
and other questions? I hope so. Salman Waqar’s début novel is an interesting mix of plot and pace, one that sets him apart from many, many long-winded South Asian writers. The questions he raises are valid and timely. Here’s hoping for our very own surgical sleuth in the shape of Dr Danyal to continue his adventures in the not too distant future.
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page 1-- characters are introduced and thrown helter-skelter into rapidly shifting sequences of events. It’s main character, Dr Danyal, is to surgery what Robert Langdon is to symbology. Except our desi Danyal is happily married but not averse to hunting down non-clinical criminals, all while managing to come home in time for dinner. Don’t get me wrong-- while the pace of the book might make some character agency seem two-dimensional, the bare bones of the plot are well worth your time. You may find yourself recalling ‘I, Robot’ at points, but the richly imagined world of the novel is a place that hearkens both to a placid past and the unrelenting advent of a furious future. There are points in the book that may stretch your suspension of disbelief but only for so long-Dr Waqar’s vision of the future of healthcare is both timely and based on well-thought out research. You can doubt the characters but never the world they inhabit. At a hundred odd pages, you can easily finish the book in a couple of afternoons but its real power comes from the questions it raises. In the age of augmented reality and powerful AI, do you really want to hand over the power of a physician to a machine? Will the Surgeon return to tackle these
Favourite lines: “The genie is already out of the bottle and there is no turning back. Humans now know that an artificial intelligence can be created. If we take their advice and clamp down on all research into this area, all that will happen is that someone somewhere else will make one. The threshold has been crossed and the discussion now needs to concentrate not on scaremongering, but how to evolve our thinking to the point that we can accept artificial intelligence systems as fellow citizens.”
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Asmara A. Malik
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KG By Kurt Geiger Luxe Faux Fur Trainers PKR 18000 @asos
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Karin Herzog Day Protection daily face cream with spf 10
MUFE Ultra HD Micro finishing Loose Powder
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Water Colour Cushion PKR 1200 @cheezainetc
Ten Shade Eye Palette PKR 499 @elo
Floor Mat
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Military Style Coat PKR 17990 @mango
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FUJIFILM Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera Cobalt Blue
PKR 12000 @asos
Eye Mask
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TEA Coaster
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Bohemian Mehroon Trouser PKR 1850 www.btwonline.pk
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MOSAIC COAT RACK
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Turquoise Pearl Earrings
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GOLD VISILISA CLUTCH PKR 26348 www.suffuse.pk
Puma X Fenty Suede Creepers In Yellow & Pink
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Textured mohair-blend sweater PKR 5990 @mango
SPIRAL TRANCE EARRINGS
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