Lahore: The Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) announce the dates for their landmark tenth consecutive season of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Scheduled to take place in Lahore from 02-05 March 2017.The success of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week continues to prompt textile sector, high street and fashion associates to grow to their engagement of the platform to launch new collections and campaigns.
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Debut bridal exhibition held in Lahore
LAHORE: The Exhibit brought to Lahore the first ever premium Bridal Expo on Saturday presented by Dolce Vita Home.
The Bridal Expo was held at the Park Lane Marquee and attended by approximately 10,000 amount of attendees. Indeed the Dolce Vita Bridal Expo 2016 brought together a diversity of Pakistan’s wedding specialists under one roof as a one stop shop for weddings and all the planning that goes around these. The expo also held a fashion presentation with styling and make-up by Sabs Salon, showcasing signature bridal couture from HSY, The House of Kamiar Rokni, Sania Maskatiya, Rema Shehrbano and Pershe by Kauser Humayun with jewellery for female models by Ethnics by Asma Khurram and male jewels by Heavenly Regalia.
Participating brands in fashion at the bridal expo included HSY, Rizwan Beyg, The House of Kamiar Rokni, Shamsha Hashwani, Sania Maskatiya, Morri, Pershe by Kauser Humayun, BOHO, Rema Shehrbano, Blood Orange by R, Arjumand Bano, Nayna, Mehrunissa, Sash & Co, Hem, Henna Mehndi, Amene and Sana Salman; participating jewellery and accessory houses included Ali Javeri Jewellers, Amrapali, Prerto, Saphigo, Ethnics by Asma Khurram and Iquera’s Jewellery. Participating home solutions and stationery brands included Sway Home, Heritage Home, Esque, Paper Clip, jewellery by brand Heavenly Regalia. Nayyer Carpets and Master Paints; participating make-up brand Magicosmetix, personal care brand Co Natural, Stylists Toni & Guy, photographer Mohsin Khawar and The Videographers with event managers Papermint and Whimsical Parties as the official décor partner of The Bridal Expo. Also at the expo was a live installation by Master Paints allowing patrons to take pictures next to Nargis Fakhri. The official photography and videography was done by The Videographers team. The styling and make-up for the bridal looks was done by Zoya Nasir of Sabs the Salon as the official beauty and styling partner for the event.
“Our debut bridal expo has been an almost mammoth undertaking but one we are delighted with. We touch an approximately 10,000 amount of visitors, which to us is testament to the power of such an expo, bringing everything one needs for a wedding under one roof. We are indebted to our sponsor Dolce Vita Home for sharing our vision and we do hope for this platform to really take off as the biggest platform for brides to be and their families. After all, weddings are a huge part of South Asian culture and tradition and we believe there is nothing quite like having an interactive platform between the client and brand for the client to have options to pick from among an entire array of options. The vision is for this one stop solution to make the entire wedding planning and execution process seamless, convenient and fun,” said Sania Hasnain Ali and Alyzeh Rahim Shirazi who are the co-founders and directors of The Exhibit and The Bridal Expo.
Prior to the Bridal Expo, Sania and Alyzeh created The Exhibit brand, hosting seven sold out exhibitions in Lahore for fashion and accessories. The Exhibit now has a permanent concept store at the prestigious Gulberg Galleria in Lahore.
Sania Maskatiya expands business to Lahore
LAHORE – The coveted house of Sania Maskatiya is set to introduce its 4thretail space in Pakistan with doors to their fashion store located at the country’s largest mall in Lahore opening on November 05.
Indeed the Sania Maskatiya store opening inaugurates The Boulevard at the Emporium; the mall’s high end designer section.
The new store has been designed by YousufShahbaz of Strata and will house Sania Maskatiya’s signature and latest collections for women and men.
Further, Sania Maskatiya’s latest bridal collection August Dream as showcased at PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week is now available to order at their Karachi Stand-alone store located at 4C, 6th Bukhari Commercial Lane, DHA (Opposite Oxygen spa), Phase 6, DHA and at their Lahore flagship store located at 1st Floor – Almas Tower, MM Alam Road, Gulberg III, Lahore.
The collection draws inspiration from traditional design and techniques, transforming the conventional to contemporary silhouettes with techniques used on maal, aari, gota, tissue and resham.
Wellness awareness progamme hosted
Karachi- With the objective to promote healthier lifestyles, Mantahaa Maqsood and Pomme Amina Gohar hosted a first of its kind wellness awareness programme amidst Karachi based socialites and corporate representatives seeking to improve their overall health, fitness, vitality and well being.
An insightful showcase of wellness, beauty and the organic life came alive at the Zamzama Park wher live talks, discussions, nutrient-packed palette pleasers, demos by subject matter experts inspired healthier lifestyle habits through regular exercise, nutrition, positive thinking and a balanced lifestyle.
Commenting on the event Mantahaa Maqsood shared ” Several building blocks from the foundation of wellness, including nutrition to help understand the basic principles of healthy and nutritionally – balanced eating , sleep health movement through the variation of high and low intensity exercise, alternative therapies, holistic beauty and spa treatments as well as meditation and mindfullness to balance the nervous system . To me being a human being is as important as well being is as important as well being and that is the reason why I opted to further the wellness movement and unveil my food and nutrition line”.
Mariah Carey ‘devastated’ by James Packer break-up
Mariah Carey is heartbroken in the wake of her and James Packer’s split.
A source tells E! News exclusively that Carey was “blindsided” when Packer dumped her “out of nowhere.” To add insult to injury, Carey only learned that her engagement to Packer was over when she saw it in the press, according to one insider.
“The split has been devastating for Mariah,” a source tells E! News. “She loved James and was planning to marry him… She made life changes for this man to prepare for their future as husband and wife, even relocating to LA, at James’ request, so he could be closer to his children. Everything she has done over the past year is to prove how fully committed she is to their life together. She really wanted this to work. And then, completely out of the blue, it imploded.”
The breakdown of their relationship “started in Greece”, says a source, with “some sort of outburst which everyone heard”. The father of three reportedly made a reference about things becoming “too much,” saying, “I don’t know if I can do this. I can barely take care of my own children.”
Carey and Packer were supposed to meet up in LA after the Greece incident “to talk through everything as adults”, says a source. According to one insider, they set up a date to meet this past week, but the day before the meeting was supposed to take place, Carey found out through the press that Packer had broken off their engagement.
“Mariah and James never met up after that,” says a source. “And they haven’t spoken. The way the split news was handled was incredibly upsetting to her.”
Those close to Carey are beginning to wonder if Packer “was possibly using her for her fame”, a source tells E! News. “He never received the kind of attention he got over the past year until Mariah was on his arm.”
As for the media speculation surrounding Carey and her backup dancer, rumored to be Brian Tanaka? A source tells E! News the longtime friends have a “completely platonic” relationship. Tanaka has “been a supportive influence” in Carey’s life over the past 10 years, says a source. “Right now they are just close friends,” says a source. “I can’t promise things won’t develop between them one day, who knows,” adds the insider. “But right now, the stories out there are an exaggeration and they definitely feel like a convenient ploy to make this whole mess look like her fault.
FPW 2016
KARACHI: The last day of the Fashion Pakistan Week was held on Tuesday at a local hotel, wrapping up the three-day fashion event, attended in full by some of our country’s biggest names in the fashion, film, TV, corporate and media industry. Truly the highlight of Day 3 was when singer and writer Ali Sethi opened the show with his mesmerising vocals.
“Fact Sheet” , Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive’16
Fact Sheet
Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive’16
Please find below:
- Key Information on Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive’16
- A list of participating designers.
- Official Show Schedule.
Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive’16 is the official name of the week. We would appreciate if you do not use any alternate name for this week when referencing it in print/online/on-air.
- 30th October – 1st November 2016 are the official dates for fashion week.
- Official Twitter Hashtag: #FPW2016
- Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive’16 will feature 20 designers.
- #FPW2016 is being styled by the creative teams at Nabila for both menswear and women’s wear.
- Official event and media partner: Urdu1
- Official Hospitality partner: TDAP
- Official Beverage partner: Coca Cola
- Official Food Partner: Patio
- Official Styling Partner: Nabila (N-Pro and N-Gents)
- Official Radio Partner: FM91
- Show direction: Fashion Pakistan Council
- Choreography: HSY
- Official Spokesperson for FPW: Maheen Karim
- Backstage Management: Production 021
- Digital Agency: MindMap Communications
- Public Relations: Walnut Communications
- Photographer: Tapu Javeri
- Event Designed by: CKO Events Architecture
- Fashion Pakistan Supports: Shaukat Khanum Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
- All official designer images with synopsis/profile images are available directly through Walnut.
Urdu1 and Fashion Pakistan Council presents Fashion Pakistan Week Winter/ Festive 2016.
| FASHION PAKISTAN WEEK- Winter Festive 30th, 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2016 (#FPW2016) | ||
| DAY1
30th October 2016 |
DAY2
31st October 2016 |
DAY3
1st November 2016 |
| Amir Adnan | Shehla Chatoor | Nida Azwer |
| Maheen Karim | FnkAsia by Huma Adnan | Saira Rizwan |
| Mona Imran | HEM | DNF |
| Sobia Nazir | Arsalan Iqbal | Republic Womenswear |
| Urdu1 presents Kausum Sultan by Shamael Ansari & Amir Adnan | Natasha Kamal | Rozina Munib |
| Sana Yasir Suffuse | Deepak Perwani | Nauman Arfeen |
| HSY | ||
Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive 2016 Announcing Participating Designers & Shows Lineup
[Karachi]: Fashion Pakistan Council, the country’s leading platform for fashion designers, is announcing the designer lineup for Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive’16, scheduled to take place in Karachi from 30th October to 1st November, 2016. The three-day event, where 20 of the country’s most renowned designers will be showcasing their latest luxury & bridal wear, will be taking place in collaboration with Urdu1 as the Official Event & Media Partner.The designer line up for Day 1 is: Amir Adnan, Maheen Karim, Mona Imran, Sobia Nazir and Urdu1 presents Kosem Sultan by Shamael Ansari and Amir Adnan. Day 2: Shehla Chatoor, FnkAsia by Huma Adnan, HEM, Arsalan Iqbal and Natasha Kamal. For day 3: the lineup is Nida Azwer, Saira Rizwan, DNF, Republic Womenswear and Rozina Munib.This season Trade Development Authority (TDAP) is the hospitality partner for FPW ‘16. TDAP Secretary Rabia Javeri stated, “It’s an honor for us to be associated with Fashion Pakistan Council as it is a non-profit organization working to develop fashion in the country and an excellent forum to present the spectrum of fashion and design in the country. It allows established as well as new designers to showcase their work. It’s a great platform for emerging talents to be a part of”.Additionally, the Council also continues to extend its relationship with their Event & Media Partner Urdu1 by presenting a special segment to celebrate the channel’s upcoming Turkish soap “Kosem Sultan” with an authentic fashion showcase by Shamael Ansari & Amir Adnan. Nina Kashif, GM and Head of Programming Urdu1 stated “This year has been exciting for us with our consistent commitment to fashion on this platform. With the successful launch of Urdu1 Pictures, we want to take entertainment and fashion industry to newer heights. The entire Urdu1 team including myself, are very excited for the show. Watch out for some great surprises lined up for everyone.”
Faraz Ansari, Founder & CEO of Urdu1 said, “Fashion Pakistan Week Winter festive 2016 will be our third event under our partnership with the Fashion Pakistan Council, our profound commitment to move Pakistani fashion into the next realm continues with this upcoming event. I look forward to the future of fashion being reinvented once again this season.”Fashion Pakistan Council’s Chairperson, Deepak Perwani when speaking about this event said “This
Fashion Pakistan Week is a celebration of the festive season that comes with the advent of winter, be it weddings, charity balls or gala dinners. During this time of the year, Pakistan becomes very happening, and we are excited to be unveiling the defining trends for the season.” Nida Azwer, CEO, Fashion Pakistan Council, added, “The Winter/Festive season is about fashion that is largely luxurious, opulent and of course trend setting. We believe that each participating designer will bring something unique to the show; from our more established designers to our upcoming, burgeoning talent, who we always promote at Fashion Pakistan and the shows that we do. The former FP board has worked hard to bring the show to where it is today; one that looks to set trends, define style and introduce new talent each season. Our new board, including myself, now looks to build on the infrastructure and create new avenues to elevate the show this season, and in the years to come.”
The event will be designed and managed by CKO Events Architecture, and backstage will be managed by Production 021. N-Pro (Nabila) and N-Gents will serve as the official styling partners for the event. Show direction is by Fashion Pakistan Council and choreography will be by HSY. Walnut Communications, is the PR Company, responsible for handling press and media and Mind Map Communications will be officially handling the Digital Media for the event. Urdu1 is the official event and media partner with TDAP being the official hospitality partner, while official beverage partner is Coca Cola. Patio is the official food partner and FM91 is the official radio partner.
Indian writer Arundhati Roy returns to fiction after two decades
Nearly twenty years after winning the Man Booker Prize for her debutnovel The God of Small Things in 1997, Arundhati Roy is set to return to fiction with The Ministry of Utmost Happiness.
Wonder Woman appointed UN ambassador
UNITED NATIONS – Wonder Woman, the iconic superhero, has been made a United Nations honourary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls.
Despite a petition arguing against the appointment, the superhero was controversially chosen as the UN teamed up with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros in an effort to raise awareness of gender equality as part of a new campaign.
Described as a “trailblazer for women’s rights” by DC Entertainment, Wonder Woman first appeared in a comic book in 1941.
Cristina Gallach, UN under-secretary-general for communications and public information, said: “While we have achieved progress towards gender equality, in many parts of the world women and girls continue to suffer discrimination and violence.
“Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
” Critics hit out at the appointment, calling for real-life heroines to be chosen instead and about 50 UN staff members silently turned their back to the stage during the ceremony in New York.
Shazia Rafi, a Pakistani women’s rights activist and former UN staff member, said it was “a lot of rubbish that you can appoint a cartoon female to represent gender equality in this day and age, even if it is to reach younger women”.
“I’m not against cartoons.
I think cartoons have a value.
But that is not the issue.
”
A petition set up by UN staff members called the appointment “extremely disappointing”.
The petition read: “Although the original creators may have intended Wonder Woman to represent a strong and independent ‘warrior’ woman with a feminist message, the reality is that the character’s current iteration is that white woman of impossible proportions, scantily clad in a shimmery, thigh-baring body suit with an American flag motif and knee high boots -the epitome of a ‘pin-up’ girl.
”
Hollywood Actress Lynda Carter, who played Wonder Woman in the 1970s TV series, acknowledged the protesters during her speech at the ceremony but called on them to “stand up and be counted”.
She added: “It’s okay that not everyone agrees, but get over it and say, ‘What else is new?”‘
The campaign will share positive examples of real-life women and girls who make a difference in everyday life.
Wonder Woman’s strength and fight for justice and peace will help to focus the campaign’s attention in five key areas:
* Speaking out against discrimination and limitations on women and girls;
* Joining forces with others against gender-based violence and abuse;
* Supporting full and effective participation and equal opportunity for women and girls in leadership in all spheres of life – including the workplace;
* Ensuring all women and girls have access to quality learning, and:
* Sharing examples of real life women and girls who are making a difference every day.
“Supporting the United Nations campaign for female empowerment is a weighty responsibility and one that all of us at DC and Warner Bros.
are proud to take on,” declared Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment and of Warner Bros.
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