On our radar: 21 July, 2016

Our list of what's new and trending


August 21, 2016

Rockdove



Rockdove is a range of traceable leather products made using fine materials and a built-in Bluetooth tracking device, which allows consumers to keep an eye on their belongings from their smartphones. They offer a range of products such as leather totes, soft briefcases and fine quality wallets. The company has recently launched on Kickstarter. Visit Facebook.com/rockdovedesign or www.rockdovedesign.com for more information.

Nindyaa



Based out of Hamburg, Germany, Nindyaa is a young intercultural startup that has launched on Kickstarter to accept orders for its first collection of premium quality bed sheets and accessories titled ‘Punjab’. Crafted from 100% organic cotton and intricately embroidered with motifs representing a multitude of artistic and historic traditions from across the Punjab region, the lifestyle brand is exclusively made in Pakistan.

Women in Green, and Beyond



Markings Publishing, recently launched Women in Green, and Beyond by Mahwash Rehman. What initially started as a thesis project translated into a photographic journey capturing the bravery, struggle, perseverance, pride, passion and diversity of women cricketers. Women in Green, and Beyond features a foreword by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, a note by Chairman PCB, Shahryar Khan and cricket team profiles written by Hadeel Obaid. The limited edition coffee table book is available for Rs3,000 at Liberty Books and at www.kitabain.com

Soi Bistro



The brand-new bistro in Karachi specializes in fresh Asian cuisine, with dishes prepared live, on woks. The ambiance is trendy and the dishes are pretty spectacular. From traditional favourites like ‘Zesty Garlic Prawns’ to innovative appetisers like ‘Nutella Wontons’, their menu definitely looks tempting. Visit Facebook.com/soiasianbistropk or call 021-35243515 for more information.

Suicide Squad



The much awaited action movie starring Jared Leto, Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Cara Delevingne is finally showing in cinemas. The fantasy/crime movie has a lot of positive buzz surrounding it and is right on top of our weekend to-do list. The story is about a secret government agency, which recruits a group of imprisoned super villains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency, which inevitably leads to chaos. Watch it now in theaters nationwide.

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