On Our Radar

A round-up of everything on our radar this week!

La Vie En Rose



Missed out on the uber-chic Alkaram Studio booklet at #FPWF19? No need to worry because we got you covered! The Alkaram fashion pocket booklet entertains the human senses and uncovers beautiful, red and pink floral patterns that take you on a joyous rose-tinted ride. The seeds of an eternal plant affair, the pretty pink candy, scratchable coloring page and the sweet rose fragrance all perfectly portray Life in Pink giving us the ultimate quintessence of their collection ‘La Vie En Rose’.

Chikachino Flagship Café



After years of success of Islamabad’s landmark restaurant Tuscany Courtyard, Dr Aamir Rashid has launched Chikachino Café. Located in the heart of Islamabad’s F7 area, the café offers special tea delights for serious tea drinkers. The owner developed the tea based on his instructions of “chik” combined with the type of tea ‘chino’; hence the name. Popular items at the flagship café include famous tawa chicken, Hyderabadi chicken along with the café’s signature breakfast menu.

Swing



If you’re a foodie and love to take pictures for the ‘gram, then head to Swing in Karachi. The recently opened café in the heart of the city is probably the most Instagrammable place in town. From it’s pretty floral décor to the swings you can sit on while you munch on your food, to the lovely marble top tables, there isn’t anything about this café we don’t love. The café serves a variety of food from fresh Salmon rolls, to delicious salads and scrumptious pizzas to the delectable coffee which comes in an array of flavours. This little spot is definitely worth a try if you’re in the city. Check them out on Instagram.com/swing.khi

Madhubala by Reema Ahsan



Reema Ahsan’s latest bridal collection, Madhubala is a nod to the antiquity of the highly praised style of begums;  with designs boasting a textural grandeur that truly mirror the culture, traditions and customs of those times, epitomising the Shahi lifestyle of  Indo-Persian roots. Each outfit boasts intricate embroidery incorporating traditional patterns and Mughal Art inspired motifs such as bagh and paisley to produce heavily adorned designs mirroring the extensive ornamentation of the Mughal era that truly reflects our heritage.

Bachaa Party



Bachaa Party is Pakistan’s biggest kid’s store that opened its doors in Lahore. This one stop shop has anything and everything for infants and kids between the ages of 0-14 years under one roof ranging from toys, shoes, apparel, school supplies, party supplies, accessories, baby products and much more! Check them out on instagram.com/bachaa_party

Jashnuara by Shehla Chatoor



Shehla Chatoor’s ‘Jashnuara Festive Capsule 2020’ is a perfect antidote to the buoyant and joyous wedding season.Reinventing the classics, the vibrant and boho-chic capsule collection pays an ode to traditional crafts and dovetails them with a festive modern-day twist. The collection comprises sophisticated and feminine silhouettes for friends and family of the bride including classic lehngas, regal anarkalis, mirror-worked cholis, ornately worked heirloom jackets and voluminous kameezes cinched-in with beautifully embroidered belts.