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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Kaur: Mohsin Naveed Ranjha’s Love Letter to Punjab and its Sikh Heritage
By Maliha Rehman Set against the weathered walls, imposing pillars and majestic arches of the Lahore Fort, designer Mohsin Naveed Ranjha pays homage to the Sikh heritage that is intrinsically...
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 ...
Ishq Hua’s young love story is right out of a paperback romance!
By Maliha Rehman Stolen glances, shared smiles, a play of music and the beginning of a romance. True ...
Hadiqa Kiani’s ‘Baari Thaani’ is a Soulful Celebration of Timeless Love
The magic of music, romance and the most breathtaking visuals. Hadiqa Kiani’s collaborations with Sufiscore have resulted ...
Emraan Rajput ushers in a cool new ‘ERA’
By Maliha Rehman He’s one of Pakistan’s most seasoned menswear designers and he is now dipping his ...
The Jinns of Pakistani Fashion
By Maliha Rehman Welcome to the twilight zone. Flitting about social media is a churail with glassy eyes, ...
OMEGA celebrates at the Paris Olympics 2024
Sports, star-power and one of the world’s most celebrated, most iconic watch brands. It was an ...
Imperial Tutorial College’s Open Day places focus on cultivating a skilled student body for Pakistani fashion’s landscape
By Maliha Rehman The Open Day recently organized by the Imperial Tutorial College (ITC), Karachi, was attended ...
Style-spotting: Here’s what’s trending this summer!
By Maliha Rehman There’s one key word intrinsic to summer fashion: comfort. You can’t possibly put your ...
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’s very first episode makes you want to see more!
By Maliha Rehman As first episodes go, this could serve as an example of an ideal one. Kabhi ...