TEdit Reports

We bring you a round-up of updates to keep you in the know of what’s happening locally and around the globe! 

Gucci goes fur-free!



After many years of discussion with the Humane Society of the United States, Gucci is going fur-free. Speaking at the 2017 Kering Talk at the London College of Fashion, the Italian luxury fashion brand’s CEO, Marco Bizzarri, announced that starting with their spring/summer 2018 collection, Gucci will join the Fur-Free Alliance, an organisation that promises to end exploitation and killing of animals for fur, as part of a wider sustainability plan. Gucci joins the likes of Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Armani, which are all fur-free. Way to go Gucci!

Georgina Chapman leaves husband Harry Weinstein



Oscar-winning Executive Producer and the brains behind some of Hollywood’s biggest movies, Harvey Weinstein, has been accused of a string of sexual harassment allegations against actresses and female employees over the last two decades. Just days after Harvey Weinstein said his wife, Georgina Chapman, was standing by him, Chapman now says she has chosen to leave her husband. Chapman said in a statement to People magazine, “My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions. I have chosen to leave my husband.”

Amir Liaqat to host Pakistani ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’



After resigning from BOL TV just a month ago, Amir Liaqat joins another channel from BOL Network ‘PAK News’ – which is releasing a series of teasers for a new unnamed game show that hints the return of Amir Liaquat as the host of a show on the channel. Currently, the channel is asking fans to try and name the new game show which will likely be called ‘Crorepati Game Show’. The game show is said to be a local version of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, a famous Indian TV show hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.

Farhan Saeed bags first film as lead actor



Farhan Saeed is all set to make his film debut and fans are excited about what the actor has in store for them. The Rab Rakha crooner is an accomplished actor in Pakistani drama serials; his last production being the critically acclaimed Udaari, but this movie will mark his debut in the Pakistani film industry. The film will be written and directed by Khalilur Rehman Qamar who also penned down scripts for dramas like Mahira Khan-starrer Sadqay Tumhare and Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ayeza Khan and Sana Javed-starrer Pyaray Afzal. The female lead for the movie is yet to be decided. The shooting for the movie is most likely to kick-start this year, and the movie is expected to go on the floors next year.

Coach: New name, hopefully new game!



Coach Inc., the iconic New York purveyor of leather goods, is changing its corporate name to Tapestry Inc., in a bid to broaden its image after acquiring the Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands. The new moniker will take effect at the end of the month, and Coach also will change its stock symbol to TPR from COH. Coach bought Kate Spade earlier this year and shoemaker Stuart Weitzman in 2015 to grow into a broader lifestyle company.

Mahira Khan becomes Pakistan’s first brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris



Superstar Mahira Khan was officially revealed as the first brand ambassador from Pakistan for L’Oréal Paris. The announcement was made on the final day of PFDC Bridal Week in Lahore. As her first appearance after the controversy involving her and Ranbir Kapoor, she made sure she made the occasion special by giving an inspirational speech. We can’t think of a better face and personality for an international brand like L’Oréal!

Sajal Aly makes her singing debut!



Sajal Aly, the Mom starlet has been making headlines yet again with two of her recent serials, O Rangreza and Yaqeen Ka Safar. While there is no doubt the actor possesses ace acting skills, what we didn’t know was that Sajal is just as gifted, a singer. And now her secret’s finally out. The actor sang a rendition for her latest show O Rangreza which also features rising star Bilal Abbas Khan, and to be honest, it’s surpassed our expectations. The star surprised us with her melodious vocals and we’re hoping she delves further into singing. The acoustic rendition of the song is soulful and would most certainly make you a fan.