With the winter season in full swing, in this issue we delve into how to be on trend and incorporate plaid, tartan, houndstooth, and check into our winter wardrobe. Go for a coat, cape, shirt, trousers, shoes or handbag in any one of these. For the fashionably adventurous who want to wear it head to toe, proceed with caution as we show you how wrong it can go with Priyanka Chopra’s example in a full plaid suit. Definitely a what not to wear!

From Rashid Rana, whose work fetches the highest price at international art auctions of all Pakistani artists, living or deceased, to easy on the eyes Le Cordon Bleu certified chef Basim Akhund, and from witty Ali Gul Pir, who uses his humour to bring about a positive change in society, to PR maven Hassan Rizvi, who is requested most frequently for party invites, we have lots of interesting interviews for you in this issue. So sit back with your favourite hot beverage, kick up your heels and enjoy the read.