White by Mehar comes to Dubai
Shehzad Roy Live in Rome!
Ruffles
Being Bipolar
Ali Zafar with Van Damme in Cannes
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Dressed to Kill at Cannes
The Reluctant Fundamentalist Red Carpet Premiere
Organised by Bilal Mukhtar,The Reluctant Fundamentalist red carpet premiere was attended by our favourite people at Cinestar in Lahore today. The event had live singing (qawalli),a paan station and waiters serving kebabs, yes kebabs. The festive ambience complete with fairy lights was very Lahori (and almost like being transported to a desi mehndi) as most of the movie is based in Lahore. Very original! We couldn’t wait to the see how the brilliant Mira Nair brought Mohsin Hamid’s acclaimed book to life. With a superb script and a fabulous cast the movie lived up to all the hype. The touching story about a Pakistani’s (Changez played by Riz Ahmed) experiences in the US after 9/11 which affect his relationship with his love interest (Erica played by Kate Hudson), work and the American dream transported us back to that time and got us very emotional. Some scenes and words were censored for Pakistan and that was quite annoying but the acting and dialogue were brilliant.
Meesha Shafi was loveable in her debut role as Changez’s sister and also contributed to the soundtrack with ‘Bijli Aaye Ya Na Aaye’.
It was a pleasant surprise to see Ali Sethi in the movie. He is definitely a natural and also contributed to the soundtrack with ‘Dil Jalaane Ki Baat’ Click here. Atif Aslam’s track ‘Mori Araj Suno’ and Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammed’s ’Kangna’ made the soundtrack even more solid. Thank you Mohsin Hamid for writing the book and contributing to the script. We were so proud to see all our Pakistani talent on the big screen today!Mohsin Hamid and Zahra Khan
Watch the trailer here:
Mohsin Hamid On filming TRF

Style Spotting: Natasha Danish Monnoo
Style Spotting: Ammara Hikmat at Cannes
Big Hair Becomes a Big Distraction on TV
It’s a free world and people can do as the please, including all our lovely female news presenters/anchors. Having said that as viewers and fashion critics we have been noticing of late how distracting the hair do’s on the news have become. Often over done with extensive back-combing or millions of contrived curls. Take a look.

HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE:
Here are news presenters who always look cool and sophisticated, never contrived or over done. After all you are reading the news, not going to a wedding.

Aida and Aqib’s Fabulous Brunch at Riffy’s
Get inspired by some of our favourite brides!
Maha Hashmi Sheikh wears Elan
Sana Shah wears Elan

Love Misha Lakhani’s understated look at her valima. The embellished sheer jacket is breathtaking, especially combined with the fuschia velvet slip.
- Iqraa Mansha wears Bunto Kazmi
Another photo of the gorgeous jora Bunto made for her daughter-in-law, Seher.
“My wedding outfit was created by one of the most revered and talented and ofcourse my most favourite designers in Pakistan, Bunto Kazmi. Since I was a child, Bunto aunty had always said she had envisioned the colours I would wear. I wore a traditional farshi and kameez in fuschia pink which was embellished with crystals and exquisite hand embroidery. My dupatta was over 6 yards and can also be worn as a sari! Absolutely loved it and couldn’t have imagined wearing anything more beautiful on my special day!
” Samira Rahman
Marium Ashraf wears Sania Maskatiya (love the sheer dupatta)

Style Spotting: Mahgul Kabir
Style Spotting: Ayesha Fazli at Cannes
Isfandyar Zaman Khan’s epic Pool Party!
Nicole Kidman’s Pohawk emerges as the biggest hair trend from the Cannes Red Carpet
Nicole Kidman stepped out in a fairytale Dior ball-gown made up of intricate coloured flowers and leaves looking beautiful at first glance. But it was when she turned to the side that the crowd gasped at her super sleek ponytail with a huge quiff. In a new twist on the season’s must-have hair trend, Nicole’s hairstyle was slicked back at the sides and pinned underneath her quiff – which was then pulled into a ponytail at the base of her neck.

Isfandyar Zaman Khan and Zehra Ali’s Mehndi Rocks Lahore!!!
This week was super exciting for all those who were involved with Isfandyar Zaman Khan and Zehra Ali’s wedding in Lahore, people had travelled from all over the world to attend their best friend’s wedding. This was just the beginning we will keep you posted with all the festivities that took place.
Photos courtesy of Paper Magazine’s official photographer Irfan Younas.

Mariam Mani, Aida Khan ( in Misha Lakhani and a Charlotte Olympia clutch) and Yasmeem Omar Asghar Khan
- Sana Raza & Munizae Jahangir
wearing Sana Safinaz
The Isfandyar After Parties!
Possibly one of the most action packed weddings of the year, where most people probably got some sleep only after it was all over. Here are some snapshots from the wedding after party hosted by Namsi Zaheer, Sana Raza and Abid.
Also some photos from the valima party hosted by Isfandyar Zaman, and the final brunch hosted by Harris Syed and Romana Abdullah where only the very strong showed up:)
The Most Beautiful Bridals: Elan
Just in: Sana Safinaz Launch Flagship Store in Lahore
Following the acclaimed launch of their Karachi flagship store in Dolmen Mall, renowned designer duo Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer launched their brand’s first standalone flagship store in Lahore today at Ali Zeb Road, Gulberg 3.
The new Sana Safinaz flagship Lahore store stocks their coveted embroidered lawn, stitched lawn and silk tunic collections. The store also features an assortment of accessories such as footwear, handbags, jewellery, belts and scarves. The flagship store also features Sana Safinaz’ acclaimed “Urban Chic” collection which was recently showcased at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2013 and their “Resort Chic” collection which was presented during Fashion Pakistan Week 5.
Speaking about the Lahore store launch, designer Sana Hashwani said, “At Sana Safinaz, we feel that our brand’s continued success is largely attributable to the mass appeal of our clothing. By providing our clientele a diversity of choices, ranging from bridals to evening wear and now stitched lawn, we ensure that our customers always find a Sana Safinaz outfit ready to match their immediate and long term fashion needs. We hope our new store will greatly assist our Lahore patrons in finding that perfect outfit to match their every occasion.”
Speaking about the Lahore store launch, designer Safinaz Muneer said, “The Sana Safinaz brand has had a very busy year, from our participation in the country’s major Fashion Weeks to the launch of our flagship stores in Karachi and Lahore. We are deeply humbled by the appreciation the brand has received and look forward to raising the bar for Pakistani fashion even higher! As with our Karachi store, our Lahore flagship outlet is a one-stop shopping destination and aims to provide our discerning customers an all-encompassing fashion experience. We hope that our Lahore patrons will visit the store and indulge in some much needed retail therapy!”
Sana Safinaz will be launching their flagship stores in Faisalabad and Islamabad later this year.