On Our Radar

A round-up of everything on our radar this week

Dress Code

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your wardrobe with some new pieces, then look no further. Dress Code is a fashion house aiming to inspire style through high quality fashion and brings you some of the chicest looks we’ve seen all year. The collection is an amalgamation of chic and edgy and is the epitome of street style done right. From casual tees and sweat pants to tops you can dress up or down, this brand is all you need to complete your fall wardrobe. Shop now on www.dresscode.com.pk

The Stained Glass Window

The Stained-Glass Window weaves a tapestry of the strict lockdowns, the quandaries of quarantine and the anxieties of isolation that have come to represent the COVID-19 era. In this compilation, 26 writers of Pakistani origin present the arc of the individual lives affected by the chaos and urgency that have gripped the country in the wake of the pandemic. Spanning different genres and the complex emotional journeys of a varied cast of characters, the short fiction in this collection uses the public health scare as a catalyst to understand the power of love, faith, hope and perseverance in coping with uncertainty. The anthology will be available in bookstores later this year.

The Red Code

In a country where female hygiene and sanitation is not given much importance, brands like The Red Code are trying to bring about a change while keeping the environment in mind. The Red Code are producing affordable, eco-friendly and culturally responsible feminine hygiene products via a process which ensures home based workers are both, ‘producers’ and ‘consumers’. The cloth pads are highly subsidised for women in low-income areas ensuring that they not only get employment opportunities but can also afford cheaper, healthier alternatives. Check them out on www.instagram/the.red.code/

Leatherette

If you’re looking to revamp your space or to change up some pieces in your home, why not opt for some chic leather pieces. Leatherette is a small-scale, women run business which operates from home to bring you some signature leather accents to enhance your homes. From leather trays, bins, nest of tables. trolley tables and other key products, this is a one-stop shop for all your home decor needs. Check them out for yourselves at www.instagram/leatherette9697/

The Mac Truck

Calling all cheese lovers in Karachi! This fall, The Mac Truck is coming to a street near you. Mac and Cheese has always been a go-to food staple in winter and there’s no wondering why. Delicious macaroni topped with melted cheese and baked with love, what more could one ask for on a chilly winter evening? The Mac Truck serves three main items including mac and cheese, a variety of hot dogs and fries with some delectable cheese sauce. So don’t delay and head on over to the Mac Truck and give in to those cheese cravings. Check out the menu on www.instagram/themactruck.pk/