Fashion Central: Beautiful

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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. How did it feel to become the first ever winner of Pakistan Idol? What kind of motivation do you think that gives to other amateur singers in this country?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">It feels amazing, it is honestly an unreal situation and sometimes I think to myself and go, “<em>wow, I really achieved something great here</em>”. When I went for the audition in Lahore I really did not think that I would be able to pass the audition, let alone win the whole competition and be where I am today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">As an amateur singer I think the first and foremost thing you should be working towards is creating a strong backing of your talent for yourself. Just because you know how to sing, or play an instrument does not mean you will get your big break in two seconds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">It takes months, and years to become someone a music label would want to sing. Individuals who love the craft and want to stay and go forward in the industry, those are the people who will succeed eventually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">It takes time, you will go through many hardships and struggles, but it is worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I think my story is motivating because I know my fans saw the work I put in and the struggles I went through, the self-doubt involved as well but in the end there was an achievement which made it all worth it. I hope every artist in Pakistan who is trying to make a name for themselves gets to where they wish to be.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. What is the inspiration behind your new album that’s coming out?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I have been singing covers of songs for as long as I can remember, and I always try to put my heart and soul into the song as if maybe I’ve written it myself. I try to make the song my own in one way or another; that’s the only way I think I can do justice to it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">So when I began the album, I thought to myself, “This should be something which shows who <strong><a href="http://fashioncentral786.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Zamad Baig</a></strong> is” and from there on all my feelings, my dil ki khuwahisain, things which I hadn’t been able to say out loud they poured out onto paper. So I would say the inspiration behind the album isn’t just one thing, it involves many things.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. What is the title of the album and when is it releasing?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The album doesn’t have a name yet; three or four songs are on ishq (Dil Ishq Ishq and Ishqa Waay are two among them), there’s a song called josh as well. The album should release in a few months, it all really depends on GEO. </span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. Tell us more about the song, what are the sentiments behind it?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Every person who hears a song hears it differently; they interpret it in their own way. For some it may be positive, for others it may not be that, it all depends on perspective. For me, it is about the positivity of your soul. Whatever hand you are dealt in life, take it in a stride and move forward; “dil ishq ishq kar ke nikaltey jao”.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. How long did it take you to write it?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">It didn’t take long, there was a lot of procrastination involved, yes, but once the idea came and the first sentence was down all the other parts of the song just flowed right out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img alt="pakistan idol" src="http://www.fashioncentral.pk/images/celebrity/2148/zamad_baig_photo_gallery.jpg" style="border: none; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: auto;" /><br /></span><strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. Do you plan on writing and performing more soundtracks for the television industry?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I hadn’t thought about writing for the television industry before, I wanted to write an album like all musicians do. This was not because I wanted to be like all other musicians, of course who doesn’t, but because we’ve seen that once an OST does come out it does not have a long life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">However, let’s see what happens. There are so many things involved when writing for a drama serial, and first and foremost the drama script needs to speak to me, needs to give me inspiration as well.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. What is your next move going forward?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">This is just the beginning for me, this album with GEO should release some time soon, and from there I will start working on another album. Wherever and whenever inspiration strikes I will create another piece.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. Who are you favorite singers? And the genre that gives you most inspiration?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sufi music gives me the most inspiration and one of my favorite singers is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and of course Abida Parveen and my western favorites include Queen, and Led Zeppelin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. What about your favorite song?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">That would have to be ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen, and ‘When the Levee Breaks’ by Led Zeppelin.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Q. What is your music philosophy?</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: larger; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Write because you want to write, write because you feel like putting words to paper and then to music. Music should overwhelm the listener with emotions, and give them something to think about.</span></div>
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INTERVIEW WITH FIRST EVER WINNER OF PAKISTAN IDOL ZAMAD BAIG

Q. How did it feel to become the first ever winner of Pakistan Idol? What kind of motivation do you think that gives to other amateur si...

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This week, the spotlight shines on the fabulous fashion designer and politician Hina Butt, the brains behind the amazing clothing brand Teena. Here's what she had to say about her design aesthetic, her beautiful upcoming collection for Eid and more.</div>
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<strong>Why did you take up fashion designing?</strong></div>
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I always wanted to open my own fashion house. When I was graduating from Lums and I learnt entrepreneurship I wanted to start business of fashion as I loved dressing up and I had a natural instinct to dress well. Even in Lums everyone used to love what I wore and I used to design for my family and friends so I thought if I want to launch my own business the best thing is the fusion of both. Using the business skills I learnt and my fashion instinct, I launched my <strong><a href="http://fashioncentral786.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">brand Teena</a></strong>.</div>
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<strong>Please share with us features and outlook of your style?</strong></div>
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‎Bold and experimental I like to wear different cuts and colors. Accessorizing appropriately is also very important to achieve the look. You should be the spot light at the party and that is what we keep in mind also when designing for the brand.</div>
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<strong>Teena is an attractive and catchy name. How did you pick it up?</strong></div>
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Teena means inspiring people it's also my nick name and the name is more catchy and I wanted the brand name to be different than my real name.</div>
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<strong>We understand that besides being a designer you are also a politician. This is a rare combination. How do you manage?</strong></div>
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Politics is my passion I love working for the country and help people and making an effort to improve the country. My brand is my baby as a entrepreneur I started my brand and I love working with my team planning collections. Both are equally challenging. Work delegation is important and setting up a team.</div>
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<strong>Briefly tell us about your designs and collection?</strong></div>
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‎Off the rack semi formals. Nice cuts. Light semiformal. Elegant designs. Sleek cuts. We focus on off the rack semi formals available at sugar coated prices in nice cuts and colors.</div>
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<strong>Your Eid Collection has been a big success. Do you feel the same way?</strong></div>
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Yes it was Flirty and Feminine with a mystical fairy touch about it. And the customers really liked it.</div>
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<strong>Now there is a lot of competition with many designers coming up. Do you feel comfortable?</strong></div>
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I think we should focus on one self only. Creating self competition is the key, setting goals for yourself and trying to achieve them. Self improvement is important. When you see other people doing well you feel the urge of self grooming and improvement.</div>
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<strong>How do you manage creativity and get advantage with regards to commercial sales?</strong></div>
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For fashion shows and samples we focus on creativity but we make sure we make a Pret version of the sample for sales. Creativity cannot go unchecked cause ultimately it's important that you sell also so the right balance is important.</div>
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<strong>Who inspires you the most in the fashion industry? International and local.</strong></div>
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Elle Saab. Local: Nilofer Shahid, Elan, Bunto Kazmi and Faraz Manan.</div>
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<strong>Tell us something about the trends this season?</strong></div>
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‎Trend I wish would go away: Short knee length culottes (palazo). They don't suit everyone especially short women, only taller sleeker women can carry them.</div>
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EXCLUSIVE TALK WITH TEENA BY HINA BUTT

This week, the spotlight shines on the fabulous fashion designer and politician Hina Butt, the brains behind the amazing clothing brand ...