Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Lal’s Patisserie : Launching in Karachi

“Lal’s Patisserie offers its customers an array of sweet and savory concepts to choose from:”
Here's good news for all you chocoholics residing in Karachi, another yummy chocolate boutique, lal’s Patisserie is now opening in the heart of your city at Zamzama, the most prestigious area on Khayaban-e-Shahbaz. After the remarkable success of its three boutiques in Karachi and Lahore, the chocolate extraordinaire, Lal Majid is launching another luscious outlet in Karachi.

Lal Majid’s Lal’s Patisserie is a long journey that started from childhood, Inspired by the story of “Hansel and Gretel”, Lal Majid worked day and night for achieving her dream and with all collective efforts she achieved her dream in shape of Lal’s chocolates

Determined to become number one confectionary brand, inspiring chocolate artisans and pastry aficionados, Lal’s creates handmade edible masterpieces made with the finest ingredients. Offering wide range of hot and iced coffees made from Lavazza’s 100% Arabica beans. Aside from the wide range of chocolates normally on display, this patisserie will have a wide selection of home made fresh pastries such as eclairs, chewy cookies, assorted cupcakes, brownies and other decadent delights. All made under the Lal Majid’s personal supervision.

On the launching ceremony, Madiha Majid, daughter of lal Majid and brand council member of magnum will be present worth brand counseling. Apart from delicious tasting and live jazz music Lals offers the guest to have an extraordinary experience of making their own chocolates with help of an expert. Surrounded with magnificent chocolate girls, this event will be attended by socialites and celebrities.












Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Fashion Pakistan Week- 4

Published in Unique Pakistan http://blog.uniquepakistan.com.pk/fashion-pakistan-week-4/

After the outstanding success of FPW 1, 2, and 3, now it is time for FPW 4. In the field of fashion designing FPW, works as a platform for young talent to come up with their brand new collections, ideas and designs, along with the senior designers. The 4th season had started from October 21st to 23rd 2012 at Pearl Continental hotel, Karachi.
Pond’s reveal lounge was the  attention grabber of red carpet for all 3 days. The unveiling ceremony was done by photograher, Tapu Javeri, who raised the red curtain to display the mannequins wearing pieces designed by the designers participating on the first day. Next day the gorgeous lady Frieha Altaf did the honor and last day the curtains were raised not to display the mannequins but the beautiful models clad in in Sania Maskatiya’s capsule collection titled “Manchala”.
In season 4, 20 designers introduce their collections including: Arsalan & Yahseer,Huma Adnan, Maheen Karim, Misha Lakhani, Delphi, Zaheer Abbas, Wardha Saleem, Maimoona H, Sonya Battla, Nargiz Hafeez Couture, Aamir Baig, Debenhams, Emraan Rajput, Sanam Chaudri, Baani D, Ayesha Hassan , Deepak & Fahad, Adnan Pardesy, Ishtiaq Afzal Khan and NINE WEST.

Highlights

Sonya Batla

Fashion Pakistan Week 4 was started with the collection of Sonya Battla, her collection is a mixture of art and style. The brand was founded in 1996 with an aim to become mark of  luxury fashion in Pakistan. The lady with magic wand always use only highest quality fabric to create a mix of modern and revived embroideries, coupled with innovative silhouettes.

 



Deepak and Fahad




Next in the list is D & F (men's wear), Deepak and Fahad’s squared collection, wholly based on Kafayas that is a repeated angular shape creation having its roots in ancient Islamic architecture and can be traced through to the 20th century. The shirts are in bright colours, and comfortable and easy to wear, without compromising on style.










  


Kuki Concepts 



Second half of the show was started with  Zahid Khan’s Kuki Concepts.  This western wear collection is inspired by the famous painter Frank Stella, who was noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. The outfits are very modern and bright.








 

  
 
Maimoona H



Mainmoona H, the label created by Maimoona Arshad, was revealed in the FPW 4 day 1. When it comes to experiment, Maimoona Arshad is the master of all; her collection was bold and beautiful Infused with the dark glamorous shades. 
   


 Ishtiaq Afzal Khan 


Ishtiaq Afzal Khan presents his new signature collection ‘Desert Rose’ inspired by the vast imposing desert. The color scheme ranges from browns to forest greens, with just a pinch of pink. The all over collection was simple yet stylish 






Nida Tapagl & Nargis Hafeez


Nabeela Adeel working under the label of Nargis Hafeez launched in the year 2000, after completing her bachelor’s in Business Administration the creative lady jumped into the fashion industry and since 2000 she has conquered the ramp with the weapons of her dynamic collections and in FPW she has maintained the same level of her creativity









Wardha Saleem 

Wardha Saleem, a very familiar name is the field of fashion designing, this season she has come back with her mesmerizing creativity, plethora of colors with a touch of traditional designs that got the attention of everyone till the end.