JUNE 05, 2016
Hey Weekenders!
CONTENTS 06. Around Town... One party at a time! 42. A Step Ahead Tena Durrani celebrates femininity in her latest lawn collection. 48. Hot Date
Up close and personal with Madiha Latif and Kinza Latif.
52. W’s Roving Eye
This week’s hottest looks! Who made the style A- list?
56. Travel & Cake
Discover Dubai with Salaal Hasan.
60. 8 Lifestyle Changes for a Better Body
Replace your bad habits for a better body.
66. Weekend Scouts
Mariam Hussain Qureshi is our hot new talent this week
70. The Recipe
‘Chef For The Weekend’ tells us how to make Rosemary Buttered Chicken.
78. Love Struck
Weekend’s editors’ picks!
Chairperson/Publishing Editor: Rameeza Majid Nizami Editor The Nation: Salim Bokhari Editor-at-Large: Amal Khan Managing Editor: Shazay Salahuddin Features Editors: Foha Raza & Nur Zehra Qadri Contributing Editor: Minahil Batool Shirazi Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Karachi Correspondent: Farah Vayani Fashion Correspondent: Fatima Ameer Creative Head: Faiz-ur-Rehman Creative Team: Faisal Fazal, Talat Mahfooz, Zeeshan Arif, Shoaib Qadir Photographer: M. Basharat Irshad GM Marketing: Bilal Mahmood For Advertising: Kherzan Zaidi - 0321 8976730, Ata-ur-Rehman - 0332 2427473, Khalid Sheikh - 0345 5130728
Okay so we’ll admit it; we are complete shopaholics. We love perusing away endlessly online looking for the next gem to add to our list of must-have items. This week, we discovered the answer to all our prayers. We got hooked on to the incredible site www.importfox. com! You can order any item from international websites online and have it delivered to your doorstep with the option of cash on delivery. You will be addicted, we guarantee it! In this issue, Madiha Latif and Kinza Latif talk to us about the journey of their brands Dara Enzo and Zuria Dor, Mariam Hussain Qureshi is our hot new talent and Salaal Hasan takes us around the tourist hub, Dubai. Minahil Sherazi talks to us about healthy lifestyle changes to achieve that summer body. Oh and if you are feeling a little hungry, Chef For The Weekend cooked Rosemary Butter Chicken for us and you really have to try this recipe. This issue is a definite rollercoaster ride! Weekend away! Sincerely, Team Weekend.
weekend | around town
Ayten
Ready, Set, Shop! Neha, Beeno, Rabia Mujtaba & Sehr Uzair
Bakhtawar & Rushna Shahjahan
Asma Bari & Nabila Omar
Anam & Hajira
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Rida & Hira
Maison De Lace hosted an exhibition of their latest collection at the Nishat Hotel, in Lahore.
Sadia & Sana
Neelam Waqas & Noreen
Mahnoor & Mahzaib
weekend | around town
Maham, Mehru Afzal & Pinky
Rabia
Shanzay Sheikh
Samrina & Daneese
Hira
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Mishal Asad
Sumiya & Muneeza
Aleena Raza
Amna Zain
Annie Shoaeb
Zeest
weekend | around town
Maheen & Alizey
Birthday Boy QYT & Sana
Ahmar & Imtisal Zafar
Cybil & Asim Yar Tiwana
Mehdi & Rachael
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Rima Khan & Resham
Qasim Yar Tiwana hosted his birthday celebrations at The Cube, Nishat Hotel, in Lahore.
Zainab Malik & Mehreen Syed
Xille Huma & Yousaf Fayaz
Maheen Kardar & Nilofar Shahid
weekend | around town
Warda
Shehzad Raza
Amna Taseer
Rema Taseer
Naveen Amjaed & Sania
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Hamza Rasool & Hafsa
Irum Alam
Chanda Waseem
Ayesha Sana
Zehra Naveed
weekend | around town
Sharmila Farooqui
Beenish Haji
Wardrobe For The Summer Farah Talib Aziz hosted a private exhibition at her studio for the viewing for her Eid Collection in Karachi.
Farah Talib & Shireen
Sada Parkeh
Shahzah Laghari
Naba & Maneshah
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Natasha Khalid
Zainab
Ayla Zaidi
Samra & Maliha
Sana & Farzeen
Anusha Bawany
weekend | around town
Bon AppĂŠtit Shahida Ahmad & Humaira Bilour
Sobia Nazir
Humara Khan, Saira Aziz, Sobia Mustafa, Umer Rizwan, Sameera Marri & Amina Hamid
Abida Nauman, Rezz Shah & Naveen Saad
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Fayeza Khan & Najeeya Naqvi
The Loft by Shahida Ahmed celebrated the opening of their restaurant in F7, Islamabad. The PR of the event was managed by Rezz Aly Shah.
Natasha Adil
Ambreen Azhar & Sadia Khawaja
Sama Anwer, Sobia Zoha & Hina Muneer
weekend | around town
Summer Extravaganza Momina, Khadija & Hira
Zantiana & Aiman
Aneela Kehar & Naila Virani
Anushey & Natasia
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Maira & Areesha
Momina Teli, exhibited her SS’16 Collection comprised of day wear options as well as grand evening attires. The event’s PR was managed by Walnut Communications.
Maria & Mariyam
Saba
Samra, Shanzay & Hafsa Haseeb
weekend | around town
Zehra & Nida
Anum & Amna
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Zubia
Iisa Zia
Sobia
Shanzay, Hafsa & Nighat Misbah with friend
Shahana, Naheed & Sara
Sana
Hira Zeeshan
weekend | around town
At the Movies Ahmad Kardar, Sahar & Ramina
Mr & Mrs Sajid Sufi
Jahanzaib & Sarfraz
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Nayyab with sister
Angry Birds premiered at Imax Cinestar in Lahore. The evening was attended by well known personalities. The red carpet was hosted by Cybil Chowdry and the event was organized by JbnJaws.
Shirin Rehman & Aden Rehan
Munib Nawaz & Jibrael
Nishay Jami with friends
Anum, Fatima Saleem, Fatima Shahid, Asim & Taimoor
weekend | around town
Qadir Bakhsh, Nabeel Khan & Irfan Basit
Hiba Saleem, Samia Bilal & Saira Saleem
Irina & Shahid Toosy
Nimra Jahanzeb
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Zarmisha & Hassan Khalid
Anoushay Asad
Cybil
Amna Kardar with her daughter
Annie & Shoaib
weekend | around town
Lucky Number Seven Alizeh Pasha, Maira Paggawala, Saher Paracha, Shaniera Akram & Frieha Altaf
Tabish Khoja & Fauzia Amaan
Amir Anees & Zhalay Sarhadi
Raja Babar & Asim Jofa
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Parisheh James & Zainab
Adnan Malik hosted a party in Karachi for the launch of SevenFriday; an international watch brand. The PR was done by Catalyst PR & Marketing.
Saima & Lamia
Shehzad & Nafeesa
Nabila & Immu
weekend | around town
Ali Zeeshan
Javaid Sheikh with Mr & Mrs Behroze Sabzwari
Sarwat Gillani & Fahad Mirza
Hareem & Nina Kashif
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Amna & Pir Ijlal
Asad ul Haq
Shahan Abbasi, Kiran Ikram & Saad
Fia Khan
Maha & Changez Khan
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Imtisal
A Call For Celebration Madiha & Tania with friend
Karim & Hadiya
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Khadija & Obaid
The brand Nayna Pakistan celebrated its thirteen successful years. The event held in Lahore and was managed by Klockwork with PR by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
Mustafa & Zainab
Nimra, Farah, Mahi, Hira & Saira
Anam with friend
Bilal & Sidra
weekend | around town
Mehak
Naureen, Fatima & Seher
Mr & Mrs Taimur Banday
Meher Rafi with friend
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Mariyum & Khadija
Arfa
Hina, Saman & Nilofer
Babloo
Almirah
weekend | around town
Amber Liaqat
Star Studded Insignia hosted the launch of its Eid Impressions collection at their flagship store in Lahore. The event was organized by Jbnjaws and PR by Cartel PR.
Jahanzaib, Sarfraz & Komail
Marwa & Urwa
Cybil
Sophia & Anusheh Asad
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Zarmeen Khan
Misha & Mariam
Zahra Naveed
Saira & Rameena
Ayten
Hashim & Nimra
weekend | around town
Fareshteh Aslam
It’s a miracle! Nadia Hussain, Naz Khan & Frieha Altaf
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Atiqa Latif
Pond’s Miracle Journey announced the selection of ten new Miracle Mentors for 2016. The event took place in Karachi and its PR was managed by Talking Point.
Ronak Lakhani
Raheel Pasha & Shazia Syed
Umaima & Taniya
Naz Khan
Adnan Malik
Naheed Mashooqullah
Zeba Bakhtiar
Photographer: Zara Tareen Makeup and Hair: Wajid Khan Model: Ekra Fayz
weekend | conversation
Strategizing on achieving the vision, of the vision, of the vision. It’s complicated.
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RapidFire Madiha Latif City: I don’t discriminate TV Show: Night Manager and House of Cards Music: House music Book: wired magazine and Conde Nast traveller Style icon: (silence)
Kinza Latif City: Every city is different, each with its own flavour TV Show: Game of Thrones Music: I steal her music Book: Dan brown, pride and prejudice, books on art Style icon: They always screw up
weekend | FASHION
W’s ROVING
Zahra Khan
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Maira Hashmi If we haven’t said it enough, we’ll say it again, we are obsessed with the powder blues! Bonus points for that kimono cut!
A white tunic, ripped jeans and a fun pair of sandals – Zahra is so on point with these summer staples!
Mashal Mustafa We love the hint of gold and teal adding a little extra to the classic all black look.
Adnan Malik
Maliha Aziz
Nothing says handsome like a man in a welltailored suit.
Cold shoulders in hot summer, Maliha really knows how to play up the season in this printed tunic!
weekend | FASHION
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G eye
W
ell, what’s the use of a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s been going through our fashion files for the week and these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!
Travel & Cake
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Food:
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Far too many options leave one spoilt for choice. The emirate boasts the best of international cuisine in a 30mile radius. Be careful though, the bigger the name, the bigger the cheque and almost always the higher the disappointment! Lebanese food and burgers are the specials with Shakeshack now having become ‘old school’. The best part of Dubai, enjoy your dinner and watch the venue turn from the set of 80’s classic to a house party in a matter of minutes! I highly recommend Pai Thai in Madinat Jumeirah, the best dining experience for a Thai food enthusiast!
Where to eat H Salt (Umm Suqeim, Dubai) H La Cantine du Fauborg (Emirates Towers, Dubai) H Pai Thai (Madinat, Jumeirah) H Indie (DIFC, Dubai) H Manzil Courtyard (Downtown, Dubai) H Claw BBQ (Souk Al Bahar, Dubai) H Byblos (Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai) H Coya (Four Seasons, Dubai)
weekend | beauty
8 Lifestyle changes for a better body A
s a serial dieter who considers dieting a hobby now, I have tried every health fad that has come on the market. From my initial foray into the world of dieting with the protein-heavy Atkins, to going completely cold-turkey and quitting all animal foods, if there’s a faddy diet out there, you can bet a chicken wing I’ve tried it. Whether my aim is to lose weight or generally adapt a healthier lifestyle that includes more water, more moving about and fewer calories, I am super motivated when I start. But come day 7, my mo-tivation has turned into a combination of hunger + anger = I’m ‘hangry’ and I raid my pantry. But every time I have ‘broken’ a ‘diet’, I’m riddled with guilt and regret. I realise this has more to do with my mindset regarding dieting than anything else. Studies show that dieters are more likely to gain weight compared to the non-dieters out there, so that doesn’t help. However, due to my e xtensive experience with weight loss, and several attempts at being heal-thier, there are lifestyle changes I’ve made along the way that ensure sustained motivation and lead to big improvements in the long run.
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Practice portion control
Watching how much you eat is one of the best ways to lose weight. When you consciously eat less, you reduce your calorie intake by hundreds and do lose weight. It helps if you read food labels to get a better idea about how many calories are in a single serving and before going for that second helping, wait a few minutes, have a glass of water and then reconsider whether you really need another slice of pie. With practicing portion control you don’t have to cut out whole food groups either like some fad diets advocate. You also get to indulge in your favourite treat occasionally so you don’t feel deprived.
This is an obvious one but it’s only when I consciously decided to drink around 2-3 litres of water did I realise that I wasn’t drinking enough before. Drinking more water is espe-cially important in the hotter months to avoid dehydration. If you don’t like the boring taste of water, try adding lemon, mint leaves, cucumber or even strawberries to add a subtle flavour to your water. Drinking more water not only keeps you full when you’re thinking of snacking but it helps shed the few pounds of water weight.
weekend | beauty
Drink more water
Work out
Every little bit of movement helps. It helps more if you enjoy what you’re doing and fol-low a workout routine you can be consistent with. If your activity levels are sedentary then start with a half hour walk and work your way up to an hour and at a faster pace. Switch up your wor-kout routine every couple of weeks to keep things interesting and fun and to not get stuck in a rut—there’s nothing worse than a boring workout you’ve done countless of times before, you won’t look forward to it. If your stamina allows it, throw in some high intensity workouts in your regime to really get you sweaty. The more you work out the more your body will crave exercise because the body gets used to the endorphin and adrenaline release. Not to mention I quite like the feeling of seeing how far I can push my body in every work out. Do whatever you want when it comes to exercise but just make sure you stick to it. Consistency will ensure long-term results.
Keep a food diary
Whether you calorie-count on apps like ‘My Fitness Pal’ or just write down what you eat, you should keep a food diary. Don’t become obsessive obviously but tracking what goes in your mouth will make you more aware of what and how much you’re eating. A food diary will help you see your patterns, positive and negative regarding eating. Do you start your day with a healthy breakfast but reach for that bar of chocolate when you’re stressed? Do you nibble on a calorific snack while watching TV? Do you reach for the first convenient junk food item you see when you get home tired from work? By identifying bad eating habits you can make positive changes to eat better.
Eat tructured meals and snacks
Get in the kitchen
Preparing food yourself will make you more aware of what you’re putting on your plate and in your body. You can be in control of how much salt or oil you’re putting and instead add more fruit and vegetables into your meals. You obviously don’t have to prepare all your meals yourself but it does help when you do, because you’re more likely to know how many calories are being consumed.
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Instead of mindlessly reaching for calorific snacks after a meal, make sure you have three main meals and two snacks. If you eat two snacks (one mid-morning and one late-afternoon) you will be less famished. And if you’re less famished you won’t be reaching for the junk food. The snacks can be veggies with hummus or a piece of fruit, just plan in advance—take your snacks with you wherever you go.
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Get enough sleep
Even with the best diet and workout routine, if your sleeping is off then you’re wrecked. Studies show that sleeping less than seven hours per night can reduce or undo the benefits of dieting. Dieters who don’t sleep enough feel hungrier, less satisfied after meals and don’t have enough energy to exercise. Here’s some science to back these claims: if you’re suffering from sleep deprivation (even by a couple of days) your body’s ability to properly use insulin (sto-rage hormone) is completely disrupted. When insulin functions like it’s supposed to, the fat cell prevent storage of fatty acids. But if you become insulin resistant, the fats will circulate in your blood and more insulin will be pumped. This build up of excess insulin causes fat to be stored. Lack of rest will also make you crave food because sleeping less than six hours will trigger the area of your brain that increases your need for food. So if you’re doing everything else right, don’t forget to get a solid 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
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Don’t beat yourself up
This may sound easy but I find this the hardest to practice. If you’re eating right, working out and doing everything you’re supposed to but give in to temptation and eat that cupcake when you shouldn’t have, it’s okay. Don’t beat yourself up about it, move on and get back on the wagon from your next meal. One indulgent cupcake won’t undo all the work you have put in. Just remember to get back on the wagon as soon as you finish that cupcake. Don’t fall into the trap of eating one cupcake and following it up with all the food you can find just because you think ‘well I’ve broken my diet, let’s just smash it into smithereens by eating everything in sight’. Accept what you’ve done, forgive yourself and move on. It’s only a cupcake.
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Weekend Scouts Mariam Hussain Qureshi
Artist Medium: Water Colours and Gouache Educational Background: Bachelors in Textiles and Weave Technology from Chelsea College of Arts
What does the word Art mean to you? Art is a form of expression, different artists express themselves differently be it painting, music or acting.
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What kind of art do you most identify with and why? I like happy art that can inspire people and take them to a positive place. I have no room on my walls for morbid art work or work that deals with subjects such as violence, depression or some kind of loss. I don’t have anything against such work and can admire it for what it is but its never entering my house.
What was the very first piece you created? My recent work has been heavily influenced by The romance of Betty Boop and old classics like Smokey Robinson and The four tops.
How would you describe your pieces? A zebra flamingo from my first collection I Dream of Rarg.
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Are there any memorable responses you have received for your work? Bold and whimsical. I think I want the person to be able to have a laugh or escape reality when viewing my work. I’m definitely a day dreamer with an active imagination and i think ive been able to translate some of those thoughts and dreams through my work.
Name a few artists who inspire you. They’re different styles of different artists that I love, but I don’t necessarily use those styles in my work. My work is very distinct from others and if someone finds a resemblance or something that they feel is similar to another artist then I guess its a compliment for that artist and I’m glad I could be of help. On a serious note, I think styles to a certain degree and subjects might be the same but every artists should have their own signature style.
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Is there anyone in particular you would like to create a piece for? Who would it be and why? I don’t create commissioned art work, not because im full of hubris and arrogance, I just find the concept creatively restricting and I dont work well if I have to specifically create something for someone with a fixed mindset. However, if I had to give someone one of my paintings id give a painting from my first collection of two zebra flamingos merging and detaching from each other all at once to David bowie.. David was the man behind all the music and personas that inspired me to create and find my inner freak.
What is your work influenced by? My work has been heavily influenced by music and the animations I watched as a child. Growing up I absolutely loved Henry’s cat, Rarg and the Romance of Betty Boop. The music side of things has an endless list but my first collection was an homage to a man who by blood might not be my father but was most definitely in the spirit world David Bowie, followed by I dream of Rarg which was an installation Inspired by the 1988 animation by Tony Collingwood that blew my mind. What is your ultimate goal/ dream as an artist? At the end of the day we can only aim as high as the ceilings we place over our heads, however as an artist my approach is very different to that of other people. I don’t really have specific goals or any point to prove. As an artist as long as my work is appreciated and goes into the homes of people who want my work to be a part of their lives is the most gratifying and satisfying goal.
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The recipe
Fit For a King by Chef for the Weekend Chef for the Weekend is the brainchild of apassionate food connoisseur, Zahraareza, who has pleased the palates of many with her royally scrumptious feasts.A self-taught culinary expert, Zahra surely knows how to effortlessly deliver decadent dishes on to your table with her innate talent of transforming ingredients into gourmet masterpieces!
Rosemary Buttered Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables and Cheesy Potato Mash
Ingredients • • • • • • • •
Whole chicken (without neck) Butter softened Garlic crushed Dried Rosemary Dried basil. Red chilli flakes. Salt & pepper to taste Oil.
1 150 grams 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tsp 2 tbsp 2 tbsp
Cheesy potato mash Potatoes (boiled and mashed) Milk. Fresh cream-Tetra Pak. Cheddar cheese. Mozzarella cheese. Garlic crushed Butter. Oil. Salt and pepper to taste
1 kg 1/2 cup 1 cup 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1 tsp 100grams 1 tbsp
Sides for garnishing • • • •
Baby potatoes (boiled) Baby corn Rosemary Cherry tomatoes
1/2 kg 1 cup 1 tsp Optional
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• • • • • • • • •
STEP #1
Rosemary Buttered Chicken
• Wash the chicken properly. With a kitchen thread tie the chicken legs and wings to keep it safe from falling apart. • (This will help the chicken to remain in shape as well) • Later, marinade the chicken with (100grams) butter, garlic chili flakes, herbs, salt & pepper. Massage it well until the chicken is fully covered with the flavours. • Take a medium sized pan, add 2 tbsp of oil and remaining (50grams) of butter and stir on low heat. Carefully place the chicken in the pan and let it cook on low heat for 20 mins each side until tender and golden brown. • Once the chicken is completely cooked, place it on a baking tray lined properly with a foil paper. • Gently lift the chicken and shift on the baking tray. Pre heat the oven on 180• for 15 mins. • Then bake the chicken for at least 10 mins, both sides until crust is crispy and golden. • Once the chicken is perfectly cooked. Put it aside covered in foil.
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Method:-
STEP #2
Sides (Vegetables)
• Add some oil in a pan, once hot add baby potatoes, baby corn, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir for 5 mins and dish them out on a plate.
STEP #3
• In a hot pan add butter and oil. Stir on a low medium heat. Later, add milk, cheese, cream, salt, pepper and potato mash. Stir everything together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. • Combine everything together, place the potato mash on the base of the dish or platter. Place the chicken on top of potato mash and garnish the vegetables around the dish. Serve hot with dinner rolls. Enjoy!
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Cheesy Potato mash
weekend | PROMOTION
KlockWork celebrated Nayna’s 13 Wonderdul Years. Pakistan’s 2nd 3D projection fashion show 2016.
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Nayna is the first designer brand in Pakistan that fused 4D & 3D projection mapping with a fashion show. After receiving such great feedback from the show, this year they had decided to repeat the experience of merging fashion with 3D projection mapping, to create a rich source of entertainment while at the same time showing off Saman Arif’s new collection.
Nippon Paint / PEL / Shakarganj & Habib Construction Services were the sponsors of the 2016 Nayna 3D projection fashion show.
More Details: Event Managed by KlockWork. Accessories Partner: Pedro / Charles & Keith. Exclusive Radio Partner: FM 91 Online Partner: Fashion Central Choreography: Rezz Aly Shah PR Partner: Bilal Mukhtar 3D Projection Partner: 3D illuminations Make up Partner: Babloo
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