So the price is a key point.". Having said this, you have to be hands on if you want a successful business. At 8 p.m. just before I put my boys to bed, I have a slight silent nervous breakdown, she laughs, and giving the due time to my work and to my children is probably the toughest thing for me. But along with their sense of evolution, its also their attitude that has dictated their success. Now we feel we are standing at a precipice and we are scared. It reaffirmed to me that I am capable of doing anything I want to. Thank you Shagufta for teaching us it is never too late to start anew, for teaching us to have faith in ourselves and embrace each challenge with a stride. 2 years ago, Mehr, along with her partner Sameena Khan, started a glossy magazine called Paper Magazine. They were then approached by Pakistan Today to rebrand their weekly magazine. The bridals have excited us in the last two years and were changing things up. The House of Sana Safinaz has been her home away from home. We started retail, not knowing a thing about it. Fashion fades, only style remains the same. Sana: Everyone wants this economy to go forward, so with everything being documented, businesses . She advises young women to be financially independent since its essential for personal growth. It was a hair show and we did the clothes for Tariq Amin and people said what are you doing? Some moments are yours and should just be yours so I try and do that. With around 30 stores nationwide and a brand that ranks in the top three in terms of ready to wear in the country, Sana Safinaz not only command respect and recognition but they keep proving themselves worthy of it. She adds that when a woman decides to have children, she is responsible for them and their needs but at times, it is important for her to put herself first. Every Monday morning, I feel I cant go on anymore. But Mehr manages to pull through every time and the cycle continues. Youre sitting with 20 heads now that are putting in effort together, thats very exciting. It was like climbing a mountain. This is a time when most of them are bored, disgruntled or struggling. It was especially important for her considering both her areas of work are very different from each other. Sana Hashwani has recently returned from the United Kingdom. Your focus changes once you become a mother. Then 18 years ago we went into lawn and five years ago we started doing lawn totally on our own. We were just numb; we were just doing what we were doing. Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them. You need to keep focusing on taking it forward. In 2021, "Mahay" collection, broke all records ever made in fashion industry with ever highest sales worldwide. A: At what stage did the realisation come that SANA SAFINAZ was going places as a brand? As a surgeon, a woman has to understand that if she is not able to be there at all times for her children, it is because someone else needed her more. A lot of what Salina has, she owes it to her mother and thanks her for all the guidance. As a qualified CA, she did her article-ship from AF Ferguson and Co and completed her advanced management program from Spain. Just be confident and believe in yourself. Sana has managed to sail through, learn a lot and its been an amazing journey so far. And after him, we will pass the baton to another person and we realize that succession plans are a key component of work. What helps them retain their sanity, other than having solid and well-rooted personal lives, is the fact that - as a corporation - Sana Safinaz has become very independent. Very admirable ladies.have created millions of jobs. Reams upon reams of cloth draped around each model. Shaping them into free thinking girls in a world where there are so many norms to follow is my miracle moment. Sehr is an amazing mother, values all her relationships and is extremely dedicated to her work. There is no doubt in the fact that when Sehrs daughters grow up, they will be her best reflection and much more. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this interview. Sana Hashwani signs up as Board Member of Fashion Pakistan, and she comes with great ideas. SH: You have to give a five to six year timeframe to any business. Facebook gives people the power to. We are a tiny business, for me it felt super uber cool to have my name up there. I am learning how to turn every obstacle into a non-obstacle and every defeat a learning ground. We do interiors entirely on our own. She is a makeup artist She is an entrepreneur She is a problem solver "I'm a makeup artist and own a salon and a photography studio." At 40, Bina Khan feels like she has achieved a little and has a long way to go. SH: This is the thing with age. SM: With bridals and light evening wear. I start very early in the morning to make sure I complete all the tasks I am supposed to for the day which includes giving quality time to my boys. Prove youre strong, its okay to own your power., Its important to be financially independent as a human, but Bina recognizes the fact that a lot of women are keen on being taken care of by their husbands, which is okay too. Abroad retail is massive. We are like pit-bulls - we hang in there and push ourselves. Linked companies : Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited - Landmark Spinning Industries Limited. This way, even after 5 years of not working professionally, she was able to retain all her knowledge. When the mother works, it reflects in the mindset of her children.. Your children are your extension, something tangible that you leave behind in the world. What part of your business excites you the most? [1] In 2014, they celebrated their Silver Jubilee on completion of 25 years of their retailing history. Her Miracle Moments are many, including the days when she helps out a patient or a simple moment such as spending quality time with her children at the dinner table. [3] Hashwanis had migrated with the third Ismaili Imam Agha Khan from Persia in the early 1900s and settled in Lasbela, Balochistan. Safinaz is married to Sana's brother. Free Local & International Shipping (Above USD 500) - UAN: 021-111-003-005. Join Facebook to connect with Sana Hashwani and others you may know. I dont even have words for how good they are. Salina has also launched Salina Cosmetics which is an all organic beauty product range. Our lawn business has been going for the last six years and it is galloping now. Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy. Coming back to work after such a long period, however, left her at a disadvantage against her colleagues but she was determined to catch up. According to her, hard work and dedication always pay off. Sana Khan with Vishal Karwal. It was quite a dilemma since Mehr was pregnant with her second child and had to give time to family, but the opportunity was too good to pass. Fashion journalists didnt exist; only a couple of magazines carried fashion shoots, today there are hundreds of publications and blogs dedicated to fashion. March on, Ladies! SH: We will; with prt and lawn we have already done it. That doesnt mean you should be cold but know what is best for you- emotional health is very important and it should start at the level of our children where we teach them how to deal with their emotions and how to be confident with their presentation., Even women like Sadaf who are very passionate about their work, feel weak at times. Some of the teachers that taught me are still there and they are my mentors, she says. They see we are committed to the brand; that we are moving forward, investing and building the brand. If you are the most coveted lawn designer, its natural that everyone wants to have it and the minute the demand is created, someone will meet it. Trained as a colon and rectal surgeon, as well as a general surgeon, Dr.Sadaf Khan is currently working at Agha Khan University, Karachi, as both; a clinician and an educator. SM: When we worked for Lakhany Mills there was only one collection a year and we got paid for it. As far as emotional independence is concerned, she says everybody should be emotionally independent, whether male or female. She has watched her children grow and as they all mature and develop their distinctive personalities it makes her proud. Came straight home into quarantine as any responsible adult who has travelled abroad should do. The passing percentage was 1% and Shagufta managed to get through it in 4 years. This is a country of nearly 200 million people; unofficially Karachi has a population of 28 million people, Lahore approximately 11 to 12 million. Dont they worry about being plagiarized, as the copycat culture has snowballed in the past decade or so, with the countrys major designers worried about the lack of regulations when it comes to intellectual copyrights. Miracle Woman Sadaf Khans journey shows how, if women stick it out, the hurdles that life throws your way become a thing in the past before they even know it. Retail is a very tough business and it will take a long time to become solid. A whole campaign was organized around the 100th issue which became a huge social media success. Its cheaper than lawn, so we will hit another dynamic in the population. I will miss the fashion week and it will not be the end of the world. Mehr gives maximum time to her children while they are up but after their bedtime its all about self-love. SM: In retrospect I think that had we had business degrees we would have been savvier, although our baby steps toward the bigger picture worked for us. Men dont think they need to take of their skin but its just dirt and must be cleaned up! You know, one irresponsible commentator, that called me a racist is now asking me to design a wedding dress for her. SM: Look at the number of Fashion Weeks taking place every year. We are not in the newspaper every day but we won three awards this year, and they are a testimony to what we did in 2014. However, the company was nationalised in 1973. In May 2011 in a press conference, he expressed his support for Pakistan and its institutions, particularly military and expressed confidence in the abilities of Pakistanis. We did it purely out of choice. Established in 1989 Sana Safinaz, founded by Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer, is an established fashion label and one of the most prestigious and diversified in Pakistan. Sana and Safinaz are the most non-political and pleasant people in the field. Sana handles prt entirely on her own. SANA HASHWANI: We love both the business and the design aspect. Initially, Mehr and Sameena used to get sleepless nights over every typo and missed deadline. Today, Mehr is the publishing editor of the popular and trend-setting weekly Paperazzi. Hashwani studied at the University of Karachi and in 1960 founded the Hassan Ali Company along with his brother AHSAN IQBAL YOUSUFZAI. Later when my family moved to Singapore, I had the opportunity to move there, but I decided to stay here, says the warm and very energetic Salina Taqi. After failing to get into any college in Karachi, Shagufta decided to pursue her education privately. I do sometimes like taking my time off but for me the best thing to do is to have a nice day out with my children so we can all have a good time together. "Of course we do," says Sana. Would ve been a story if lower or middle class girls had made it. You have to keep on innovating," Safinaz says with absolute clarity. She begins each day with positive meditation, I sit up tall as soon as I wake up and count all my blessings, spend 5-10 minutes on just focusing on my body, breathing and being grateful. She is particular about giving time to herself and her family despite her busy schedule, which has taken a toll on Salinas social life, but shes clear about her priorities. Iqraa Hassan Mansha started off with a very small boutique hotel in Lahore and has recently opened the state of art Emporium Mall, which she calls her gift to the people of Lahore. Sometimes getting it all done is really hard. Today India looks at our industry; their prt market is not as organised as ours. Sana Hashwani has not tested positive for the novel coronavirus, said Pakistani's popular clothing and accessories retailer Sana Safinaz on Monday while condemning the . It was crass. Explore Sana-Hashwani profile at Times of India for photos, videos and latest news of Sana-Hashwani. We are older now but somehow we continue to be the driving force; the disruption comes from us and that makes things interesting because were always looking for the new thing. The number of Corona virus-infected in Pakistan has risen to 646, Sindh has reported the highest number of 292 cases, Punjab 152, Khyber . I am the face of bridal. While Sehr believes prioritizing is the key to success and that is exactly what helps her manage each day as it comes, her life is not free of challenges. Sana and I have no knowledge of retail; we are learning day to day. I still remember the first few luxury collections that swept the nations women away and caused major hysteria at exhibitions and sales. "Our first ever show was a disaster; I remember Safinaz cried after it. Sadaf was able to manage creating a work life balance as she had completed the bulk of her training when she had her children. Copying is a worldwide issue; even the big French fashion houses struggle with the problem. Amin A. Hashwani. She is a mother to three teenagers and even though she has much on her plate, she is a constant learner and strives to keep adapting with time. There were fights, logistical problems, and breakdowns but they always kept on pushing. However, while going back to your roots brings to you a sense of familiarity and comfort, it has its own challenges. SM: You have to keep on tweaking the model because it is not a science that has been worked out in Pakistan. A: How organised is the fashion industry? While Sadaf feels going through the strenuous process of becoming a doctor was not that difficult, since she came from a family on doctors, getting into a male dominated field was a bit of a challenge. SM: We are excellent multi-taskers. Sadruddin Hashwani is a Pakistani entrepreneur. After performing poorly in her intermediate exams, she saw her dream of becoming an engineer shatter. During college, I earned my own pocket money working in the kitchen, alumni house or the library. These are incredible achievements, and as mentors to the industry we need to focus on them. Sana and Safinaz are in a pretty amazing position and theyre both pretty amazing themselves, considering the position Pakistani fashion is in these days. Sana Safinaz Lawn Collection 2014 - 'A Combination of Two Designers' August 22, 2022; 0 Comments; Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Mureen. "That was my baby. Today, almost 30 years on, the brand is still defined as a trailblazer for upcoming brands and has become one of the . KARACHI: In an exclusive interview with . Safinaz laughs when I mention that; she says she has to buy her own designs and then wait forever for the indispensable master sahib to find the time to tailor them. [1][2], Born in Karachi, Sind Province, British India into a Sindhi Khoja Shia Muslim family. In 1978, he launched the Holiday Inn hotel in Karachi in 1981 and later in Islamabad. Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence) is the highest honour given to any civilian in Pakistan to recognise their achievements and outstanding services for the country. She unwinds with TV shows, reads books, and hangs out with friends and family. The duo is all set to launch its first Muzlin collection of the year and their ubiquitous luxury lawn is right around the corner too. We are going to be at this for some time. SM: When you see someone walking down the street wearing your print, it gives you a high, because you realise that you can actually determine and change fashion. I know how to strike the balance between being their teacher and also their friend. At that point I realised a normal, healthy baby is really a miracle and gift from God and I cant thank Him enough for my son. Iqraas journey shows that no matter how successful a woman is, she is a mother before anything else and her children are in fact her greatest assets and the real reason for her happiness. Good work. Good for them. As a woman you have more responsibility of raising your kids well even if the father is very involved. Theyre going to trust Mohsin. I do everything I tell everybody else to do. He authored his memoir 'Truth Always Prevails' in 2014. We steer the conversation back to fashion and the fact that theyve just gone and revolutionized wedding wear in Pakistan by launching a range of ready to wear wedding wear. I consider myself a work in progress. Sanas journey began as a student in New York. That creates a nice balance and helps me unwind., While Iqraa always seems to be on the top of her game, she too, has had her moments of weakness. "Were already looking at perfumery, were looking at many avenues," Sana elaborates. SM: You need to own the design. If a woman is successful, it is for the betterment of the family, not just financially, but in the way that she is able to prepare her children for the real world, believes Seveen. Lawn is a phenomenon unique to Pakistan. There isnt an iota of insecurity in what shes doing; Safinaz is generous and is going out of her way to help. But were from the first generation of fashion designers and we have outgrown the third generation. Hence she immersed herself in her studies with fervor and eventually obtained a national level position in her exams. In April 2016, he and his son, Murtaza Hashwani, were named in the Panama Papers.[8]. The field comprised of only a handful of women at that time. It was crass. Sadruddin Hashwani is a businessperson who founded Hashoo Group Ltd. and who has been the head of 20 different companies. You learn to deal with problems as you go along. She spent some time in Sri Lanka and noticed that they had a ministry for floral decoration. Almost every brand in Pakistan has a retail outlet there, theres a large food court and an entertainment zone for children. Sana Safinaz Owner Coronavirus Infection Rumors are Completely Wrong. All you have to do is get a monthly facial and a good face wash. You dont need to be lavish. It is evident that self-care is a high priority in her life. She was in a relationship with a man named Ismail Khan. In 1985, Hashwani made a successful bid for the majority shares of Pakistan Services Limited, which then owned four Inter-Continental Hotels across Pakistan, the hotels were re-branded as Pearl-Continental Hotels. If you can dream it, you can do it.. SH: Unlike other fields there are no professionals, so people learn with you on the job and then someone else poaches them because retail is such a small field. Number of locations. I dont think the government realises the severity of the problem copying is a huge issue; it is an industry wide problem. Binas Miracle Moment was the first time she saw her name on a billboard. sana hashwani corona test . 1,815 likes. We really dont. Its pretty hard to stop.. Every moment of weakness I encounter, I step back and give time to myself to reflect. Sana Nawaz Biography The elegant lady is also a very beautiful model and actress. She feels that today, everyone is in rat race, trying to beat the rest and are oblivious to their surroundings. I love her more than anything in the world, says Sehr with emotions twinkling in her eyes. Correct me if I am wrong. From designing, printing, production, campaign planning and even marketing, it is all done in-house. The clothes are beautiful. Therefore, women must choose this field with caution. Everyone has old and immunity compromised family members. Do they ever think anything is enough? They wont. Among other things, her daily to-do lists also have son time during which she focuses just on her son. LIMITED. According to her getting these two things sorted in your life makes it easy to manage everything. Shagufta was ready to take on more challenges. If you come up with something this year, you cant do it the next, because the copiers will be doing it, so you have to keep rethinking your way forward. Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Munir are the two creative designers behind Sana Safinaz, which is one of the most popular brands of the Pakistan. Sana Hashwani Safinaz Muneer: Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan. Rich getting richer. Currently Im working as COO of AKU hospital, clinical labs and outreach services. The same goes for interiors; people are not interested in our team designing their house, they want to talk to us; they want our vision. SM: Retail is only as good as your team is. When you get to this level you have to rely on professionals; there is only so far the two of us can take our vision. Theyre all revved up for fashion week and are celebrating the inclusion of their names in the top 50 CEOS of the country. There are moments of weakness, she admits, when one is on the go all the time, trying to do so many things simultaneously. Confidence matters. Amin A. Hashwani is Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Landmark Spinning Industries Ltd. It was her fault she was in this situation and it was time to make amends. After graduating from Smith College in USA, she picked a career in investment banking but life took an unexpected turn when recession hit and the next thing Salina knew, she was out of a job. "Were a population of 210 million people, you will all find your niche. Strength, talent, efficiency and usefulness matter. I was just like wow! This is precisely our reaction when we see Bina Khans transformational looks on brides. Great ladies,Great job done.A big lesson for all our young girls.You can do everything.just learn from Sana Safinas to do big jobs.Both ladies deserve National award for creativity, Sometimes you need to take a detour even when the goalpost is within your sight. When I moved to New York, something about Pakistan kept calling me back. "I flew into Karachi on Sunday from London. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Despite all this it is an achievement among theie friends as no one else did. Sana Hashwani. Initially it was difficult to align Pakistani traditional designs with international designs and concepts, but gradually she found her way forward. That is quite an achievement in a male dominated corporate world. ", The News International - Copyright @ 2010-2023, The little prince and the art of perception management, From Pakistan to Jordon, with love from Jimmy Khan. The answer for them too might lie in starting the day with yoga to inhale confidence and exhale weaknesses. In the general populous there still isnt acceptance. She admits surgery is a difficult field to be in and balancing professional and personal life is not an easy task for a woman who decides to pursue it. A: After prt are you contemplating another big project? I am what I am because of the unrelenting love and tolerance shown towards me by my mother. From being pregnant to making the effort of getting your children through the years at school, instilling the drive to work hard, teaching them about being balanced and inculcating the sense of religion, it all takes a lot. ", "A lot of people dont have the kind of liquid cash, of 2 lacs or more, that a customized bridal costs these days," Safinaz explains further. Now its a new world, and hundreds of designs and motifs come off the internet. She would go round and round the roundabout to see it. Included on the apparel side is the brands latest venture in retail. Every woman should have the ability to support herself if she chooses to. But what you need to do is push yourself harder, organize yourself, and prioritise what is important. That was such a challenge for me, to become something that matches up to the expectations and successes of the rest of the women I am surrounded by, Seveen proclaims. Honey, India need not copy you. The coronavirus test report of Sana Hashmi and her family members is negative. Therefore, to create work-life balance, she quit her demanding job at Sana Safinaz and decided to pursue her passion in arts through teaching just after she got married. ", "Plus, we encourage young designers," Sana adds on. ", "I couldnt sleep for a month," Sana then recalls the many times her lawn campaigns were targeted for being elitist or racist. For a young girl stepping into the workforce today she has two things to say be positive and own up to your mistakes. "Our finger is always on the buzzer," says Safinaz. Also find news, photos and . A: How do you escape this? Her field was male dominated but she had faith in her capabilities and knew she was as good, if not better, than her male colleagues. That way she wont have to compromise. Years ago I would go to a wedding and would think about how good the bride looks, the groom could probably have been better and whether or not the decor is nice. Salina now tries to go through the day in a disciplined manner but this is an alien concept to a lot of people. Weve been doing that net dupatta with sequins and the silk border and we continued to do it for 10 years because it was easy.
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