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Fashion, Lifestyle »

[24 Apr 2012 | Comments Off | ]
The Good, the Bad, the Banal

Both emerging and established designers came together at Showcase – a fashion show organised by Rizwan Beyg in collaboration with Hello! magazine.

Fashion, Lifestyle »

[21 Dec 2009 | 5 Comments | ]
Show Time!

Looking back at Fashion Pakistan Week and how it came together against all odds.

Fashion, Lifestyle »

[2 Dec 2007 | Comments Off | ]
Stunning Comeback

After a 10-year sabbatical, Shamaeel hit the catwalk with an inspired collection that wowed Karachi’s fashionistas and proved that her cutting edge sense of style is as sharp as ever.

Fashion, Lifestyle, People, Q & A »

[9 Jan 2007 | Comments Off | ]
Interview: Rizwan Beyg

“There are many style icons, but no fashion icons in Pakistan,” says designer Rizwan Beyg.

Fashion, Lifestyle »

[5 Sep 2006 | Comments Off | ]
Deluxe Night

Glamour, glitz and few glitches marked the fifth Lux Style Awards.

Arts & Culture, Books »

[2 Nov 2005 | Comments Off | ]
Dreams and Despair

In a poignant and deeply moving account, British sociologist, Louise Brown, unravels the complex, multi-dimensional world of Heera Mandi.

Fashion, Lifestyle »

[6 Jan 2005 | Comments Off | ]
Bohemian Rhapsody

Costumes and embroidery traditions from bygone eras and diverse cultures continue to inspire Nilofer Shahid.

Arts & Culture »

[3 Nov 2004 | Comments Off | ]
Anarkali Revisited

Anarkali wows audiences abroad, sparks controversy at home and generates 1.5 million dollars for education in Pakistan.

Arts & Culture, Books »

[1 Apr 2004 | Comments Off | ]
Write On!

Founded by Yasmin Qureshi and Tyaba Habib, SAMA Editorial and Publishing Services spells hope for upcoming Pakistani writers.

Arts & Culture, Movies »

[6 Mar 2004 | Comments Off | ]
Alexander’s Karachi Connection

For the first time ever, Pakistani Craftsmen have been commissioned to create the sets for a mega-international movie-Oliver Stone’s much hyped epic, Alexander.