May 4th & 5th, 12PM – 7PM
Written by: Laiba Khan
House of K is a unified platform designed for local entrepreneurs in Karachi to showcase their brands. This trunk show is bringing you exciting novel start-ups as well as some of our established favourites coming back with more goods for us to get our hands on. With a wide array of apparel, jewelry, and ultimate household accessories, you’ll be sure to find something suiting your needs – or maybe items you didn’t even know you needed.
Here’s the brands we can’t wait to go check out!
MINK
MINK boasts leisurewear as you have never seen it before. The ultimate choice for women who want to look as good as they feel, MINK brings you comfortable clothes that refuse to compromise on style and luxury. This bold new brand brings you casual, lounge and sleepwear in an array of classy, elegant solids and the occasional vibrant print – in everything from lavish satin to high quality cotton. With MINK rapidly steering leisurewear in a new direction and challenging what comfort looks like, this startup is taking Karachi by storm, and is here to stay.
Magnolia Design House
Magnolia’s trendy footwear presents an abundance of designs to complement both eastern and western looks. From multi-tonal mules for a more formal approach to casual slides with Jude soles – perfect to be paired with a beach dress – the range they offer is incredibly versatile. With block heels being all the rage this season Magnolia brings us chunky blocks as well as sculptural circles to meet all of our footwear needs.
1/2 Baked
Half baked – and fully captivating our attention! Scrumptious bundt cakes and bon bons have been brought to us by a certified pastry chef from Le Cordon Bleu, Anam Jangda. Now you know what to munch on while you’re busy with all the shopping you’ll be doing at the trunk show. Whether you snack while you shop, or treat yourself on the way out, Half-Baked’s guilty pleasures are irresistible.
FILIGREE
These beautifully hand crafted pieces by artisans from Karachi and Rajasthan are reminiscent of the old Mughal heritage, combined with dainty semi precious stones to reach the perfect fusion of traditional meeting contemporary. They are great statement pieces to pick up – bold, unique, intricate and perfect for all your upcoming iftar and eid ensembles, wedding functions, and formal occasions.
Colish
An assortment of candles, reed diffusers, and room sprays each come in long-lasting scents that will be sure to cater to any sensation you want. With about nine scents for their candles, they have options ranging from a strong musky scent like oud to a cozy warm scent like apple crumble. Our sense of smell is ultimately our strongest sense – make sure you give in to its desires!
Interiors by Khan
Revive your living place with accent tables and show pieces with eclectic colors. Many of the items from Khan’s collection – made by local artisans – have pops of color, so we can go with the old saying that grey is boring and give our eyes a refreshing atmosphere to look at. Khan’s newest additions have been abstract painted table mats to spiff up a boring old dining table, or even quirky shaped cheese platters – because she believes that her pieces should show diversity and remain unconstrained by any norms.
Zeh Creations
A marble piece that’ll never seize to make a statement at any of your get togethers. Zeh offers tasteful products based from Pakistan’s natural elements such as marble, brass, onyx, and granite catering to both national and international customers. The reason Zeh exists today is because of a father’s determination to build a marble-top table and a daughter’s adamance to see it through. Fun fact: the brand name is said to be inspired by an area in Balochistan named Zeh, where marble and onyx were discovered decades ago.
Nadia Khan Studio
A selection of Eastern and Western wear, Nadia Khan brings chic and sophisticated to the table. Bringing the inner minimalist out of us with just the right cuts and a color palette of solid neutrals, we just need it to be a staple in our summer wardrobes. Beat this heat in style, always.
Fehmy X Saima
Classy but bold, a Fehmy Saima ensemble is all about a pop of gold with just the right amount of simplicity. A take on the attire of our “begums” from centuries past with a little twist of boss lady to incorporate modern times. You can pair their edgy blazer with any bottom, be it pants, lengha, or even one of their timeless anarkalis! Also, their embellished palazzo pants can be paired with an eastern top that you can even dress up with a choli – both giving you an effortless look.
Haya Lutfullah
Funky ornaments are all the rage these days and we’re here for it. Haya has brought to us her expertise from Central Saint Martins where she has done her BA(hons) in Jewelry Design. With these unique pieces, Haya proves that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to jewellery – her items work beyond the sole benefit of enhancing an outfit. Not only is Haya bringing us a plethora of abstract jewelry but she is also giving a platform to underprivileged women to obtain vocational skills to sustain their homes by educating them with her acquired knowledge and techniques.
ChikanKari By Andaleeb Atiq
Andaleeb Atiq carries forward traditional embroidered work on fabrics such as cotton and chiffon, brought to us all the way from Lucknow. You can get these exquisite chikankari fabrics that come in a variety of colors and have a free hand of making either a breezy shawlar kameez or an elegant kaftan. The options are endless. A few of their designs have a mix of gota work on chiffon for a more formal approach while still keeping it light enough for the summer.
