And they say it was an artificial crisis caused by smuggling of wheat to Afghanistan, Central Asia; fueled by evil intentions of the stockists; worsened by unplanned exports by the government; and hyped by bulk consumer purchases…
What factor do you blame the most?
Kream Og Koffee (sorry if I am spelling/naming it wrong, because maybe I never liked the place/maybe its dementia) is no more there at Hussain Chawk now. FRILZ replaced that coffee shop with its magic of threads offering very brilliant unstitched, computerized machine-embroidered clothes. The display is superb, the stuff is outstanding if compared with Motifz (MM Alam Road). Designs are really really eye-catching mainly on chiffon and georgette with irresistible color schemes. I must say the designer has got incredible aesthetic sense.
9th Dec, one day before opening
10th Dec, the opening day
Since I was short of time on 10th, I made it there on 11th. Prices vary from design to design…but to give you guys a general idea range is from 1500 Rs (only) up to 3000 Rs (only) PER YARD (…gross na!!?) , matlab Too Much bhiiiiiiiiiii. They also got embroidered laces a couple of hundreds per yard, but don’t forget exclusivity is expensive.
Frilz is definitely a perfect addition in that area magnifying the shine of MM Alam :).
Have you seen these “I love Lahore T-shirts” available in all sizes for both men and women on amazon, no? Here’s your chance.
Always know, it’s never too early to shop :)
And shop till you drop :)
Btw the “SHOPZEUS.COM” label is just a watermark in the picture :)
Caanchi & Lugari is new on MM Alam Road, they surfaced at the beginning of Ramadan. It’s a retail store, offering grand and enchantingly fabulous display of accessories of some internationally acclaimed designers, price range is #%$#^.
*Interestingly, these Italianish names are Totally local, yup, they are nick names of the owners, that is the least that the confused manager could muttered about it, so don’t get confused with Lugari & Lughari, like I got.
Makro, a thorn in supermarkets’ side, a nightmare for commerciual ussers, an onslaught against the oh-so-ever-increasing prices, now has a rival. With the opening of a new wholesale center METRO cash & carry Pakistan on Multan Road, Lahore near Thokar Niaz Beg, today. 
The groundbreaking ceremony for the location took place on April 4th 2007 in presence of the Chief Minister of the Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Lahore City District Nazim, Mian Amer Mahmood. With an investment of €15 million, the company plans to open wholesale centers in all major cities of the country. These cities include Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Hyderabad. Offering a wholesale price that leaves the customer room for healthy margins and provide a one-stop-shop for the customer, hopefully.
The presence of both Makro and now METRO, the global rivals, might strongly urge the supermarkets to reconsider their prices.
Guys, Eid is almost here, and if you still are craving to make a point that the male-kind also have a right to spend on Eid grooming, head towards one of your nearest Kurta shops.
This season, almost all major designers bring out exclusive Eid collections and many are offering good discounts on some products too.
Here’s a short guide to Kurta shopping in Lahore:
Amir Adnan
More expensive as compared to other substitute brands. Designs especially for this Eid are not really impressive, plus, there is something not so special in simple white Kurtas with a single embroided line priced at Rs.2000+
The good stuff is mainly in the bride-groom section pushing the price into multiple 0s.
Quality: 7/10
Variety: 6/10
Style Quotient: 5/10
Affordability: Rs.2,500 upwards
Overall: 6/10
Where to find: Amir Adnan outlet at Siddique Trade Centre - Main Boulevard Gulberg
Junaid Jamshed
Stuff is pretty cool with vertical stripes as the current ‘in’ thing. Good quality fabric, tempting designs, attractive colors. Better than Amir Adnan for now at least.
Quality: 8/10
Variety: 8/10
Style Quotient: 8/10
Affordability: Rs.2,000 upwards
Overall: 8/10
Where to find: Junaid Jamshed outlets at M.M.Alam Road, Fortress Stadium, Model Town Link Road, Y Block DHA, Allama Iqbal Town
Aijazz
Aijaz Aslam is rather a new-comer to Lahore’s kurta scene and has stepped in with some cool stuff. Kurtas at Aijazz are more wearable, are made up of good quality fabric in interesting designs and are incredibly affordable to buy…
Quality: 8/10
Variety: 7/10
Style Quotient: 8/10
Affordability: Rs.1,500 upwards
Overall: 8/10
Where to buy: Aijazz outlet at Siddique Trade Centre - Main Boulevard Gulberg
Bonanza
More of the simpler stuff, comes in huge variety and the best part is, Bonanza kurtas can be worn on normal days after Eid too.
Quality: 8/10
Variety: 9/10
Style Quotient: 6/10
Affordability: Rs.1,700 upwards
Overall: 7/10
Where to buy: Bonanza sections at HKB (all stores), Enem Store - Liberty Market, Raja Sahib - Model Town Link Road
One needs to see if ‘Special Ramadan Bachhat’ schemes like the list from Utility Stores Corporation seen here, really benefit the poorest of the poor in this holy month…
A friend’s friend’s friend is arranging a (female) fashion exhibition this Saturday. If you’re not busy anywhere else, just drop by Holiday Inn tomorrow and later share your experience with us by posting a ’suggestion’! :)
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An exhibition of dresses ( casual, fashion wear , bridal dresses ) by one Ms. Aneeqa
Venue : Holiday Inn ( Exective Room 4 )
on 15th Sep ( 11:00 am to 11 pm )
For details, contact: 0300 4297938
Which shopping area you can be in possibly, where you hear a perfect “Ex-khuze meee Madam!!!!!” Yes, it’s a Pathan bhi trying to get your attention to make you stop by his stall in Auriga Complex.
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If you happen to be an admirer of Indian branded hair-oils, Banarsi Sarees, Vatika shampoo, and Paan Supari from the other side of the border, you need not buy a ticket to Delhi for everything Indian is available in our very own Anarkali Bazar’s Paan Mandi. This particular market is famous for selling Indian merchandise smuggled illegally from across the border and signifies how profitable regular trade between the two rival nations can be.
Daily Times reports:
Paan Mandi, an alley market in Anarkali Bazaar, offers a glimpse of Indian bazaar culture in Lahore.
Also known as ‘Mini India’, the bazaar is well known for its Indian products that attract a large number of customers from across the city. An interesting fact about Paan Mandi is that almost all the shopkeepers there migrated from India and set up their businesses after 1947.
Paan Mandi Traders’ Association president Nawab Ali Khan, a Delhi-born 70-year-old man, told Daily Times that he was taking care of the business that his father had started in 1947. “The business in Paan Mandi has gone through several ups and downs, including the toughest year of 1965, as it is dependent upon the fickle Pakistan-India relations”, he said. He said that cable TV had increased Indian products’ demand and everyone wanted to use the soap or shampoo that his or her favorite celebrity used across the border.
Indian beauty soaps, shampoos, hair oils, hair-styling jells, fairness creams, hair-removal creams, after-shave lotions, perfumes, beauty lotions and shaving creams are easily available in Paan Mandi and have a great demand in Pakistan, said Haider, a cosmetics shop owner. He said Indian cosmetics were costlier than the Pakistani ones but better in quality. Adnan, another shopkeeper, said that small-size Indian beauty soap was priced at Rs 45 while same-sized Pakistani soap cost Rs 17 on average. But customers insist on buying the former because of its better quality, he added. “Indian beauty soaps are not manufactured by melting wax”, he said.
