August 01-15-2023 Archives

In EDITORS' PICK August 1, 2023

EDITORS’ PICK For what’s new in town

Glided Canvas by Wardah
We all love to decorate our walls and corners with beautiful paintings that add colours and make our rooms, lounge, drawing rooms look very aesthetically pleasing. Get your hands on these Islamic and contemporary art pieces with Gold Leaf by Glided canvas by Wardah which are both exquisite and affordable.

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This Taupey pink nude with silver pearl lipstick is going viral on the internet. Its ultra-lightweight, smooth-as-silk texture glides across lips with unbelievable slip to instantly elevate your look. Ideal for every day and luxurious in every way, Lustreglass Lipstick is sheer perfection.

Mahnush
Are you looking for some classic furniture items with beautiful digitally encrypted patterns?! Check out Mahnush as they have the most amazing and unique furniture pieces.

In Cover shoot August 1, 2023

Nawab’s Opulence: Luxurious Resurgence

Photography: @asadbinjavedphoto
Muse: @sauban.umais @sulemanhussainofficial_
Styling: @abdullah_sidiki
Jewellery: @zevargram
Grooming: @paragonsalonlhr

In In Conversation August 1, 2023

In conversation with The Star-Designer, Mohsin Naveed Ranjha

Mohsin — A young boy from Gujranwala with big dreams. The one who took the fashion industry by storm making his brand a big fashion house!

How has the journey been so far?

The journey has been incredible. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have been able to share our designs with the world. It has been a long and hard road, but it has all been worth it.

How is the new physical studio adding value to your business?

The new physical studio in Karachi is invaluable to us. We invested a great deal of time and effort into minute cultural details and not only is it a great place to showcase our collections and to meet with our clients.

Tell us about your experience working with Dr. Sarah Gill (Pakistan’s first transgender doctor).

Working with Dr. Sarah Gill was an amazing experience. She is such an inspiring person, and we are proud to have had the opportunity to collaborate with her. She is a true role model for transgender people everywhere and I feel more of us designers/ brands should be working towards highlighting and giving platforms to such individuals.

Which one is your favourite collection till date and why?

It has to be our latest collection, “Chawl: A Karachi Kaleidoscope.” It is one of our first collections that we purposely designed to mirror the spirit of Karachi and its rich history. From the choice of colour palette to fabrics, everything was imbued with Karachi’s spirit. We collaborated with maestro Rizwan ul Haq, and shot it at a picturesque old chawl building.

How was your experience of styling Tan France?

Styling Tan France was an absolute dream come true. He is such a talented and stylish man, and I was so honored to be able to work with him. He was so easy to work with, and he had such a great vision for his look.

What does a typical day of Mohsin Naveed Ranjha look like?

A typical day of Mohsin Naveed Ranjha starts early in the morning with a cup of coffee and a brainstorming session with my team. We discuss our plans for the day and week ahead. Then, I head to the studio to meet with clients and to work on designs. I usually have a few fittings throughout the day, and I always try to make time to meet with my suppliers. In the evening, I usually have dinner with my family and friends.

How do you think the role of a fashion designer has changed since you started your career?

The role of a fashion designer has changed a lot since I started my career. In the past, fashion designers were more focused on creating beautiful clothes and be sort of like celebrities. However, today, fashion designers are also expected to be product managers, and also serve as “social activists” for they are expected to use their platform to make a difference in the world. I am proud to be a part of this change, and I am excited to see what the future holds for fashion designers.

Tell us a bit about the new collection

Our new menswear editorial features sherwanis, kurtas, and shalwars in a color palette of copper brown, rock, and dove grey.The collection is a modern take on traditional silhouettes, we have tried to make structure more free flowing, and voluminous Choice of fabrics makes the ensembles comfortable to wear, while the embroidery and delicate embellishments add a touch of elegance.

In GT Interview August 1, 2023

An Interview with Dr. Tauqeer Imran CEO of Diamond Direct Luxury

How did your background as a surgeon influence your approach to running a business like Ron Jewelry and diamond direct?

After doing my graduation in medicine and surgery I went to US and opened six high end luxury diamond stores. After being successful in the US I came back here in Pakistan and opened Diamond Direct a beautiful store on a beautiful location in Lahore, where we are offering Diamond Rolex. Having said that besides that we also have a lot of varieties of beautiful engagement rings and I have also introduced my own line of engagement rings called the Dazzlers by Dr Imran.

Could you share some insights into the unique qualities and features that set Diamond Direct apart from other diamond retailers in the market?

We have diamonds ranging from PKR 20 Thousand to PKR 20 Million, diamond and gold always has a value having said that the value actually keeps increasing. Therefore whoever wants to invest their money this is indeed the best investment to make.

All my merchandise is imported from USA, all the diamonds that we have are from the US, all our brands are affiliated and certified and not even a one single ring is from any other country. The bottom line is, all the merchandise that I carry are from USA.

As a prominent supporter of charitable institutions and a cancer survivor yourself, how does your jewellery business contribute to philanthropic causes and support cancer patients through its operations or initiatives?

Being a member of the American Cancer Association I always believe in charity and also in giving energy to those who are fighting with cancer. We don’t need to call them a warrior what they actually need is hope, a real hope to live and go through to face the challenge as it comes to them. I being a cancer survivor myself understand how it goes, you need faith and hope and that’s what we need to create for those who are going through this difficult time.

How do you ensure that your customers receive excellent customer service and a personalized experience when purchasing engagement rings or making special orders?

Another specialty that we have are customized diamond engagement rings, every bride needs to look different because that’s the most beautiful moment of their life. So what happens is that we are specialist in that our slogan is, you dream it we create! We are the first one in Pakistan who can customize a diamond engagement ring according to your ideas.

What are your future plans in terms of expanding the business?
Talking about the next 5 years, I have planned to open a new location in Islamabad and then another one in Karachi. We are also working on expanding towards cities like Faisalabad and Sialkot, whereas we also have our offices in Dubai and HongKong.

In Best Dressed August 1, 2023

BEST DRESSED On our radar this fortnight

Shehrbano Taseer Outfit: Salahuddin & Pasha

In Lahore August 1, 2023

Queen of Realism

Zainab Aziz’s second solo show ‘Misty tales of women’ at Pakistan art forum. She has been showcasing her work in London, Singapore, italy, turkey, Indonesia, Qatar and Tanzania in her recent past.

Zainab Aziz With Husband Bilal Ahmed And Son Yahya

Zainab With Artist And Associate Professor NCA Shireen Bano And Mr. Talha

Zainab With Artist Mugheez Riaz And His Wife

In London August 1, 2023

LadiesFund

High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, H.E. Mr. Moazzam Ahmad Khan, invited a LADIESFUND delegation of dynamic women leaders for a roundtable discussion and dialogue.