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www.hostdrjack.comI am 41 years old Capricorn male (January 7 1968, although my US passport says '69) and the adjective people most use when they meet me is 'interesting,' perhaps meaning that I invoke interest because of the mysterious aura I emanate. It may have to do with the fact that I'm often deemed as someone who appears to be 24 to 30 (max) years old( It's the attitude, and ok I admit,scrupulous skin care!)I grew up in England and attended private boarding schools and private secondary schools (called Public Schools in England). I presently live in Karachi, Pakistan but received a BA degree in English and a minor in Political Science from a Portland,Oregon college.In high School in Pakistan I was Head Boy(Head Prefect; editor of the School magazine and year book and also president of both the debating and drama societies.I began a Masters program in 'Media Studies, Strategic Planning and Magazine Development (tailor-made) 'from NYU which I completed in the Summer of 2006.I have quite an interesting career in Karachi. I am supposed to be a "leading and influential fashion journalist" deemed 'One of the 50 Most Important People in Entertainment' by a glossy magazine.My specialty is Fashion. I am a veritable encyclopedia on the subject. My personal favourite designers to wear are currently John Varvatos, John Richmond, Hedi Slimane for YSL Homme and Gianfranco Ferre. Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Vivienne Westwood are perennial favourites.In Women's Fashion you'd have to come over for coffee to discuss but needless to say Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada,Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors John Galliano and Alexander McQueen are beyond.I have written for much of Pakistan's print media including 'Dawn Images';'Newsline';'Visage';'Fashion Collection';'Diva';'MR';'FAQ''Xing!';'SHE';'Women's Own';'Lines!'; and Broadcast scripts for Pakistan's first music channel, 'Indus Music' which has morphed in MTV Pakistan.I also had/have a fashion based interview talk show 'I on Style' and have acted in a music video as a bondaged spy and made cameo appearances in a sitcom playing a soap opera-like evil fashion designer, taking inspiration from my designer buddies!I enjoy a healthy balanced lifestyle and do resistance training, cardio, Pilates and yoga and enjoy nutritious and oftentimes organic foods although I am not overly picky though I do read labels... and comprehend them!I enjoy popular culture and am a magazine fiend, having worked, launched and re-vamped a few magazines in the past. Vanity Fair, Vogue, Esquire, GQ, Newsweek, and The New Yorker are my more erudite favourites while People, In Style, Interview, W. etc are nice to look at and enjoy. My favourite foods are the ones I create myself: spontaneous and creative: great fusion cooking. Ask for an invite.I enjoy fine dining with some apropos wine and intimate friends and great conversation. Classy lounges as opposed to seedy bars, but I like to people watch and mingle in either milieu as I am never judgmental: always social, embracing, compassionate and loving...I am sensitive and strong; erudite and witty; openhearted and even more openminded. Humanity does not faze me: it energizes me. I am still sexy but shy...


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Throwing Names (A Short Story)

By Zurain Imam My friend Francesca from Cape Cod not merely dropped names, but hurled them spuriously and vicariously during every conversation she had amongst our small coterie of friends. This n...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:19:00 GMT

Fashion Changes!

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Posted by on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:28:00 GMT

Lux Carnivale De Couture 2005: Tarun Tahiliani & Sana Safinaz

East meets East By Zurain Imam The fashion melée-cum-society ball, 'Lux Carnival de Couture' 2004, slated as "a glittering ensemble of global high fashion" created a buzz at a private space in Karac...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:15:00 GMT

Opinion

                   Pakistani Fashion:Fact Or Fluff?Why this sudden obsession with 'fashion' in Pakistan?The Pak...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:02:00 GMT

An A to Z of Pakistani Fashion

The A to Z of Fashion by Zurain Imam Fashion is, of course, a reflection of the times. One can often recognize an era by its sartorial displays, whether it is the flowing ghararas of Begum Rana Liaq...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:40:00 GMT

Saadia Mirza's Debut Solo Presentation in Karachi

Va Va Virtues  by Zurain Imam "I design for passion," enthused designer Saadia Mirza who recently held her first solo fashion presentation in Karachi. An intimate 80-strong posse of Karachi's gl...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:43:00 GMT

Profile of Paris-based Pakistani Merchandiser Mehmood Bhatti

The Man from Paris by Zurain Imam One gleans a lot about Punjabi, Paris-based fashion designer Mehmood Bhatti by paying attention to him speaking in different languages. His belligerent nature comes ...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:50:00 GMT

Rizwan Beyg and Bibi Russell Textile Asia 2005 Show

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Posted by on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:16:00 GMT

Opening of Nickie and Nina's Karachi Store on Zamzama

                The 'N' Factor                  &nbs...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:07:00 GMT

Veet Fashion show: Nomi Ansari and Karma (Choreographer Freiha Altaf)

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Posted by on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:16:00 GMT