The Journal

Stories, guides and what to wear

Style guides, wardrobe stories and honest advice, published regularly.

How to Style a Gharara
Styling GuidesJul 19, 2026/8 min read

How to Style a Gharara

A styling guide to the gharara: complete casual, office, festive and wedding looks, with dupatta drapes, jewellery and footwear pairings, plus the common mistakes to avoid.

Hussain Rehar: Brand Guide & Prices
Designers & BrandsJul 19, 2026/9 min read

Hussain Rehar: Brand Guide & Prices

Hussain Rehar is a young Lahore label known for bold colour and fusion cutting. Here is what it sells, how its lines are priced, and which collections are worth buying.

How to Choose a Gharara
Buying GuidesJul 19, 2026/8 min read

How to Choose a Gharara

A buying guide to the gharara: fit by body type, fabric by season, stitched versus unstitched, honest price brackets, embroidery quality and the red flags to watch for before you buy.

Hussain Rehar 2026: Collection Review
Designers & BrandsJul 19, 2026/8 min read

Hussain Rehar 2026: Collection Review

An honest framework for judging Hussain Rehar's latest 2026 drop, from fabric and colour to embroidery value, so you buy on criteria rather than hype.

What Is a Sharara? Complete Guide
Clothing TypesJul 19, 2026/8 min read

What Is a Sharara? Complete Guide

The sharara is a pair of wide, flared trousers worn with a short kurti and dupatta. Here is what it is, where it comes from and how it differs from the gharara and lehenga.

Republic Womenswear: Brand Guide
Designers & BrandsJul 19, 2026/9 min read

Republic Womenswear: Brand Guide

Republic Womenswear is a Pakistani label known for luxury lawn and formals. Here is what it sells, how its lines are priced, and which collections are worth your money.

Sharara Designs: 20+ Ideas for 2026
Clothing TypesJul 19, 2026/8 min read

Sharara Designs: 20+ Ideas for 2026

More than twenty sharara design directions for 2026, organised by occasion and budget, from breezy printed daywear to heavily embroidered bridal sets.

Republic Womenswear Review 2026
Designers & BrandsJul 19, 2026/8 min read

Republic Womenswear Review 2026

A season by season way to review Republic Womenswear's latest drop across lawn, pret, formals and couture, so you spot the genuine value pieces instead of the campaign hype.

How to Style a Sharara
Styling GuidesJul 19, 2026/8 min read

How to Style a Sharara

Complete sharara looks for casual days, the office, festivals and weddings, with jewellery, footwear and dupatta pairings plus the proportion rules that make them work.