Pakistani fashion’s obsession with being ‘King’ (or ‘Queen’)
Pakistani fashion has a penchant for royalty. Designers are often proclaimed as kings or queens. It could be traced back to our colonial roots and a subconscious affinity for the...
Real Hydration! POND’S Super Light Gel – A Review
A hydrating gel that really does moisturize well! As the year draws to an end, there’s the usual nip in the air and while winter comes with its many joys,...
The Random ‘Year That Was 2023’ Gloss Etc Awards
By Maliha Rehman Presenting this year’s random lineup of Gloss Etc Awards, ricocheting from TV to cinema to fashion to music to just hilarious instances that made headlines and had...
Decoding Ayeza Khan aka Mubashira Jaffar’s wadrobe in ‘Mein’
By Maliha Rehman ‘Clothes maketh the man,’ wrote Shakespeare. And they certainly do make the character of Mubashira Jaffar, enacted by Ayeza Khan in the drama ‘Mein’, more interesting. Ayeza...
Neroli by Annus Abrar: A Harmony of Contemporary and Traditional Lawn!
From opening the doors of their studio located on E-Street in Karachi last year to taking their first step into the world of lawn, Annus Abrar has shown no signs...
The Random ‘Year That Was 2024’ Gloss Etc Awards
By Maliha Rehman Here’s a run-through the year that was 2024 in the shape of this year’s lineup of Random ‘Year That Was 2024’ Gloss Etc Awards. It’s a look...
‘Collectibles’ by Sonraj hosts star-studded event to celebrate OMEGA’s legacy of precision and luxury
Karachi: At Collectibles by Sonraj, exquisite timepieces take center stage. Luxury, innovation and timeless appeal is in focus, amplified by some heavy-duty star power. A case in point was Sonraj’s...
An elegant, artistic affair – the opening of the Saira Shakira Couture Studio
By Maliha Rehman The Saira Shakira Couture Studio – only recently having opened on Hali Road, in Gulberg, Lahore – takes one back to the designers’ trysts on the catwalk....
Emraan Rajput steps into the domain of women’s suiting – and it’s power-packed!
Powerful, edgy statements for women … tailored to perfection by one of the finest menswear designers in the country! The Emraan Rajput atelier is recognized for its close attention to...
The Random ‘Year That Was 2022’ Gloss Etc Awards
By Maliha Rehman It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, wrote Dickens. And 2022 was the best of years sometimes and the worst sometimes. It...
Seven Favorite Looks from Fahad Hussayn’s Ghar Gharati Gehnay Fashion Installation
By Maliha Rehman Bridal design has to walk a fine balancing act. It needs to be beautiful but not repetitive, offer innovation and yet be commercially viable, follow classic lines...
Airport swag in Corona times … Shamaeel Ansari’s ‘MASQUER-AID’
Months in self-isolation have lead the world to experience severe bouts of wander lust. Road trips have been trending with a lot of people hopping into their cars and heading...
Maheen Khan, coming full-circle
Circa 1982, a young designer called Maheen Khan returned to Karachi from Dubai and rented out a store in the Clifton area. ‘Maheen’, the store was eponymously titled, and it...
Countdown to Kashmir Hum Style Awards 2021: Here’s a sneak peek!
By Maliha Rehman The Hum Style Awards (HSAs), I feel, have been quite adept at sidestepping the coronavirus pandemic. The last major star-studded event to take place before the pandemic...
The Hum Style Awards and the strange case of Red Carpet Fashion
By Maliha Rehman You’d think that we’ve never had a red carpet affair before in Pakistan. You’d also think that generally fashion has always been at a high at our...
Lawn’s many insecurities
By Maliha Rehman The comments’ sections on social media can be very troubling. Uncensored and a reflection of mass opinion, they are indicative of some very disturbing notions that are...
A new Khaadi, a new retail landscape – but will this lead to a market takeover?
By Maliha Rehman ‘Queen of the Jungle – Hear me Roar,’ declared a colorful throne, taking center stage at the brand new Khaadi store that has opened this weekend in...
Some much needed fashion optimism a la Kamiar Rokni
By Maliha Rehman On a chilly Lahore night, on a terrace bordered with brooding, lush amaldas trees, benches were laid out to create a winding catwalk. It was a weeknight...
Inside International Luxury Brand Omega’s First Ever Photoshoot in Pakistan
Bond has worn Omega watches since 1995. Presidents, royalty and larger-than-life celebrities have endorsed the watches. And now, one of the world’s most prestigious luxury watchmakers has just had its...
A ‘Movement’ for Lyari
By Maliha Rehman Karachi’s Lyari comes alive – edgy, colorful, individualistic. There is graffiti on sweatshirts, T-shirts with street art on them, statement jackets worked with bohemian floral embroidery. The...
7th Sky Entertainment gives sneak peeks into the year in entertainment in 2025!
By Maliha Rehman Thunder, lighting, mountains and seascapes. What a picturesque way of starting off the new ...
The Random ‘Year That Was 2024’ Gloss Etc Awards
By Maliha Rehman Here’s a run-through the year that was 2024 in the shape of this year’s ...
Celestial Magic in the Melia by Annus Abrar luxe wedding-wear!
A whirl of shocking pinks, greens and reds glint with gold. Pastels are set off by ...
Those visuals, those actors, that title track and sometimes, that script – Sunn Mere Dil off to a strong start
By Maliha Rehman Love rules the world in Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi’s grand new drama Sunn ...
An emotional end to ‘Gentleman’ – with an unexpected twist!
By Maliha Rehman You can’t watch the final episode of Gentleman with dry eyes. For the considerable audience ...
Ishq Hua ends and proves that we’re all sticklers for a young romance
By Maliha Rehman It’s a happy ending for Tabrez and Minsa in Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi’s ...
Rumor has it: A new chapter for pakistani pop music with Bilal Lashari?
By Maliha Rehman This ‘Sound station’ is yet to disappoint – churning out thumping, addictive, youthful mixes ...
Sunn Mere Dil’s teasers hint at a glamorous, emotional, escapist romance
By Maliha Rehman Teasers of dramas don’t usually trend on social media, becoming the subject of conversations ...
Dreaming ‘big’ for Pakistani fashion
By Maliha Rehman “The key is to realize we are all dispensable. The goal is to keep ...
Duniyapur Teasers Review: A ‘Duniya’ unlike others
By Maliha Rehman A rugged terrain, water churning fiercely down a riverbed, expansive havelis, gunshots, bomb blasts ...