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Élan's lawn launch caused a frenzy and Khadijah Shah has something to say about it

Élan's lawn launch caused a frenzy and Khadijah Shah has something to say about it

There was shoving, pushing, yelling and even some property damage at the pre-booking event.
Updated 23 Mar, 2019

Lawn sales in Pakistan are Black Friday on whack.

Remember when Sapphire had a sale in 2015 and a cat-fight broke out? And again in 2017 when madness ensued?

This time design house Élan held pre-bookings of their latest lawn collection online and on locations in Karachi and Lahore starting Friday. It wasn't surprising then that large crowds gathered in each city to get their hands on this year's newest collection, but while Karachi was relatively organised, Lahore had zero chill.

Also read: Sapphire's first anniversary sale causes a frenzy... and a cat-fight

An attendee made a video of the frenzy that took place during the pre-booking; there was shoving, pushing, yelling and even some property damage.

The video instantly went viral on social media with many citing concern over lawn sales in the country.

Subsequently, Khadijah Shah of Élan decided to address the issue.

"Our customers are our pride and joy, They are free to be passionate about what they like. Those who are passing judgement on them should self-reflect."

"Don't be bitter, insecure, sour grapes, kudos to the women who go for what they want, in spite of being burdened with all the other responsibilities they must fulfill daily," she wrote in her Instagram story.

Also read: Sapphire's back with its summer sale and customers are going bananas as usual

She then thanked all the customers, letting them know that there was enough stock for the next few days. "Please take care of yourselves, don't put yourselves or others in harm's way, be happy and stay safe."

Comments

Anees Mar 23, 2019 01:44pm
HAHAHAHA
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Tahir Raouf Mar 23, 2019 02:13pm
Civilised society?
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Sajjad Ahmad Mar 23, 2019 02:21pm
Stampede show that as a society, we pretend to be educated and modest but reality is opposite.
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M. Saeed Mar 23, 2019 02:46pm
Even the hardest starved people of the Venezuelan crises are not so hard-pressed for food ration like this war of lawn !
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Amer Mar 23, 2019 03:17pm
At the famous NEXT sale in UK people start lining up at 4 or 5 in the morning in the freezing cold and stay in perfect lines until they are inside the shop. There are no security guards or extra people to manage the large crowd.
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Guardian Mar 23, 2019 03:57pm
Thumbs down to KS for encouraging this behavior instead of admitting to her failed management
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Yazoo Mar 23, 2019 04:51pm
Just place a tax man outside these venues to check for income beyond means of these individuals - I assure you there will never be chaos ever again
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TR Mar 23, 2019 06:50pm
Please do think about your safety, your family's safety and safety of the others when you are in a crowded place like this. Your life is worth more than a clothing store sale.
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Must learn Mar 23, 2019 08:25pm
The world best lawn of Pak, sells like hot cakes or hot cookies. It’s non allergic, light, cool. Best wishes for lawn producers and to all those who wear such an amazing dresses.
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rana1 Mar 24, 2019 05:46am
@Yazoo ..well said.
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Uzi Mar 24, 2019 02:25pm
Sad to see people falling prey to consumerism. Goes to show how women gauge their self-worth by the brands they wear rather than the content of their character.
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