An exquisite custom made gown by Lahore based brand, Saira Shakira. Embellished with Swarovski crystals and pearls, it is a modern take on a traditional ‘pishwas’.
Naz by Hussain Rehar, a Myriad of Colours
A hand embroidered beaded ‘pishwas’ in a mixture of vibrant colours; ice blue, pinks, greens and mustard - finished with some elegant hummingbird motifs.
Farah Talib Aziz: Perfecting Traditional Pakistani Craftmanship
The fashion powerhouse run by mother-daughter duo Farah Talib Aziz and Maliha Aziz has modernised Pakistani craftmanship.
Evoking the Era of the Nawabs with Khazeena by Hussain Rehar
A stunning Mughal inspired outfit, Hussain Rehar has taken the art of embellished fabrics from the Nawab’s time and made it available to a modern audience.
Praire, Ivory layered with Pearls by Sana Safinaz
Pearls, beads, ‘resham’ and ‘naqshi’ with sequins create a breahtaking outfit by Sana Safinaz featuring many aspects of their signature house style.
Deliciously Floral Fragrances from Penhaligon's
Whilst I love many of Penhaligon's unisex or more masculine orientated scents, I’m equally in awe of their floral fragrances. These are a few of my choices from their more floral, feminine options.
Acqua di Parma's Lily of the Valley
One of my favourite fragrances from the Signatures of the Sun collection. Lilly of the Valley is an artistic combination of both floral and citrus notes. A majestic fragrance, it’s definitely one to try.
A Few Spectacular Citrus Fragrances
I wasn’t always a fan of citrus notes but I have grown to love wearing these types of scents. I share with you a few of my top choices to wear all year round.
Kiehl's: A Heritage Skincare Brand
Kiehl’s is a heritage brand that continues to be as relevant and as loved today, as it was in the past. I include a mix of old favourites and newer products from the range I particularly recommend.
Siyah-Zar Kalidaar, a Dark, Romantic Ensemble by Farah Talib Aziz
The Siyah-Zar Kalidaar paired with an heirloom piece, the ‘chunri chaadar’ which takes months to create by a team of FTA’s skilled artisans.
Shazah Ayub: Pakistan's Style Star
Pakistan’s ‘It Girl’ and fashion icon Shazah Ayub is known for her effortless chic. She discusses her thoughts on Pakistani fashion, her cosmopolitan personal style and sartorial inspiration.
A Floral Organza Sari by Socially Conscious Vleien
A beautiful floral organza ‘sari’ with an embroidered ‘resham’ work blouse by Vleien, a brand that consciously focuses on hiring artisans from less privileged minority groups in Pakistan.
Acacia, Iridescent Blues & Pink Hues by Sana Safinaz
A signature piece by Sana Safinaz, I wear an embroidered long shirt layered with crystal, sequins and pearl embellishments, a perfectly modern twist on traditional Pakistani attire.
Laila, Persian Shikargah Motifs by Sana Safinaz
An exquisite ivory tulle shirt and peach ‘lehnga’ from Sana Safinaz’s 2020 Bridal Couture collection. A magical outfit featuring beautiful embroidery and handworked gold motifs, pearls and crystals.
Sana Safinaz: Pakistan’s Pioneering Luxury Brand
Founders of Pakistan’s pioneering luxury fashion brand, Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer have had exponential success running one of Pakistan’s most profitable design houses.
Penhaligon's London Launches Constantinople
Celebrating the queen of cities which lies between two worlds, Penhaligon’s London recently launched a new fragrance into their Trade Routes collection, Constantinople.
Reshma Hussam: Educating the World’s Future Business Leaders
Harvard Business School professor Reshma Hussam discusses her expertise in economics, especially around issues impacting South Asia and what it’s like to teach the next generation of business leaders.
Aaina, Candy Pink Accents by Hussain Rehar
Hussain Rehar’s work is traditional yet contemporary and evocative of a bygone era. I wear Aaina, from his collection Nizam Begum Chapter II.
Veerina, a Sheesha Pishwas by Faiza Saqlain
A ‘chikankari pishwas’ featuring ‘sheesha’ work by celebrated Pakistani designer Faiza Saqlain, who is known for chic silhouettes infused with elegant yet traditional embellishments.
Mixing Up My Jo Malone Collection
I share some new recommendations from the Jo Malone London collection which I have tried over the past few months, including some more unusual choices such as Wood Sage & Sea Salt cologne.