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Perhaps the only female designer in the first ever Van Heusen India Men's Week who is going to showcase her collection individually, Rajvi Mohan has managed to create a distinctive design aesthetic of sophisticated, fun and quirky designs for the discerning male client who lives and works in a global space. Her style is a series of stories juxtaposed to create a new fashion idiom. For her VHIMW Spring/Summer '10 collection, Rajvi focuses extensively on lightweight and relaxed silhouettes to keep with her summer theme 'Presenting the Royals of Surf'. Forget a boring three-piece black suit! Enter cool and relaxed jackets and shirts that you can wear through the summer whether it is a wedding, a beach party or in a nightclub. Keeping with her signature style, the collection is all about mixed fabrics, shocking block printing, imaginative buttons, interesting collars and necklines. The colours are reflective of a faded summer dream of the sun kissed 'royals of surf' from their fantasy filled land of relaxed and charming days and nights! As the theme is inspired by 'Royal Summer', the favourite colours of the collection are navy blue and purple.
When asked about the look and feel of the model, the beautiful designer shared, "FDCI's panel has chosen a well rounded selection of models. From the images and details received, a lot of attention has been given to try and get the right looks and faces this season" for this collection the target audience is men between the age of 20 and 40 years with attitude and confidence. This is all about the collection but what is the one factor according to the designer that can accelerate the growth of Indian fashion industry "The chance that younger designers are given a chance to evolve and show their skills and designs. The industry will only grow once the realization sets in, that the market is big enough for all parties, right from design to production and retail, all sectors must invest in every step, to reach full potential" she signs off. When it comes to Kotwara for men, it's all about the understated elegance of an evolved Indian style and a universal appeal that enamoured the world. Meera & Muzaffar Ali of Kotwara are back and will be showcasing their menswear line at Van Heusen India Men's Week. While they are known for their traditional touch, when ask about the unique feature of their collection they replied, "This time, one can see the influence of the city of Awadh in our clothes."
The exquisite craftsman is going to showcase a line of traditional Sherwanis, Achkan, Daglas, Choghas, Kurtas, and Angharkha along with modern derivatives of the Bandgala and variations of the waistcoat. "We have also created a special version of shirts which will give that chic look to the models," Meera revealed. Textures always play a vital role when it comes to traditional and ethnic wear. In this collection, the designers have applied the Awadhi techniques of Aari which highlight and create subtle textures reminiscent of Art Deco, Central Asian and Persian motifs which have carved out their place in the Indian grammar of design since a long time. While on one side the Kotwara line has always been a pleasure to see on the ramp there is no doubt that the designers and craftsman put in a lot of hard work to create those mesimerizing garments. Dipped in a colour palette of Ivory, Black, Grey and Metallic shades, the collection has gone through a countless number of treatments like machine textures, hand embroidered with aari, zardosi and chikan work, quilting and applique. With special attention to fabric, the collection has been created of woven fabrics in silk, wool and mulmul. The collection is aimed at a discerning man who prefers a Classic Timeless Look. Expect to see models styled with sleek hair and an over all Retro look. For more information you can click Fashion Week and get details.
When asked about the look and feel of the model, the beautiful designer shared, "FDCI's panel has chosen a well rounded selection of models. From the images and details received, a lot of attention has been given to try and get the right looks and faces this season" for this collection the target audience is men between the age of 20 and 40 years with attitude and confidence. This is all about the collection but what is the one factor according to the designer that can accelerate the growth of Indian fashion industry "The chance that younger designers are given a chance to evolve and show their skills and designs. The industry will only grow once the realization sets in, that the market is big enough for all parties, right from design to production and retail, all sectors must invest in every step, to reach full potential" she signs off. When it comes to Kotwara for men, it's all about the understated elegance of an evolved Indian style and a universal appeal that enamoured the world. Meera & Muzaffar Ali of Kotwara are back and will be showcasing their menswear line at Van Heusen India Men's Week. While they are known for their traditional touch, when ask about the unique feature of their collection they replied, "This time, one can see the influence of the city of Awadh in our clothes."
The exquisite craftsman is going to showcase a line of traditional Sherwanis, Achkan, Daglas, Choghas, Kurtas, and Angharkha along with modern derivatives of the Bandgala and variations of the waistcoat. "We have also created a special version of shirts which will give that chic look to the models," Meera revealed. Textures always play a vital role when it comes to traditional and ethnic wear. In this collection, the designers have applied the Awadhi techniques of Aari which highlight and create subtle textures reminiscent of Art Deco, Central Asian and Persian motifs which have carved out their place in the Indian grammar of design since a long time. While on one side the Kotwara line has always been a pleasure to see on the ramp there is no doubt that the designers and craftsman put in a lot of hard work to create those mesimerizing garments. Dipped in a colour palette of Ivory, Black, Grey and Metallic shades, the collection has gone through a countless number of treatments like machine textures, hand embroidered with aari, zardosi and chikan work, quilting and applique. With special attention to fabric, the collection has been created of woven fabrics in silk, wool and mulmul. The collection is aimed at a discerning man who prefers a Classic Timeless Look. Expect to see models styled with sleek hair and an over all Retro look. For more information you can click Fashion Week and get details.
"Fashion is about change and for me the philosophy is always the same so I have always had a clear design philosophy and point of view about being modern, sophisticated, clean and minimal. They all apply to my design aesthetic. Visions of nominal designs and wearable urban styles are one of the main aspects of my collection." This is what Zubair has to say when we asked him about his design philophy for the upcoming India men's week. Zubair Kirmai a very talented designer from Kashmir is all set to burn the ramp with his SS'10 collection at India men's week. The label primarily focuses on inimitable signature style that fuses together both contemporary minimalism and classic heritage from his roots. The importance of crafted detailing is rediscovered in his avant-garde collection, which keeps improving upon rather than making rash changes every season.
"We always had been on one segment of the fashion but now with this new approach will give men also a chance to select amongst the best. Apart from restricting myself by giving any name to it, I have tried giving men's wear some stylish touches with my collection without being overtly choosy" said Zubair. The collection consist of Nehru collar achkans, contemporary jackets, t-shirts, shorts, satin/silk trousers, graphic trousers( satin silk) that had been deeply influenced by fine detailing reminiscent of royalty and utmost luxury. Crisp cotton, lots of textured fabrics, a subtle muted colour card with a sharply constructed line consist everything in his designs. The palest of black, grey, blue and purple along with white were the tones that Zubair worked with for jackets with one or two vents which were very closely cut to the body and teamed with skinny pants. The jacket openings varied from one, two and three buttons closure.
An interesting pleated silk jacket, a cobalt blue Tee teamed with shorts and a grey/white/black shaded jacket with slim trousers will make good additions in the male wardrobe for the coming season. Apart from jackets one can also see sherwani bandgal as with intrinsic embroidery which gives that elegant look to the entire wardrobe. As far as looks of the models are concerned, it will be more of a translucent sheet with very glam and understated tone. Overall very modern, classic must say. The target buyers are all those people who want to add glamour in their personality without much over do's. If you want get more you can click Fashion Week and find something details.
"We always had been on one segment of the fashion but now with this new approach will give men also a chance to select amongst the best. Apart from restricting myself by giving any name to it, I have tried giving men's wear some stylish touches with my collection without being overtly choosy" said Zubair. The collection consist of Nehru collar achkans, contemporary jackets, t-shirts, shorts, satin/silk trousers, graphic trousers( satin silk) that had been deeply influenced by fine detailing reminiscent of royalty and utmost luxury. Crisp cotton, lots of textured fabrics, a subtle muted colour card with a sharply constructed line consist everything in his designs. The palest of black, grey, blue and purple along with white were the tones that Zubair worked with for jackets with one or two vents which were very closely cut to the body and teamed with skinny pants. The jacket openings varied from one, two and three buttons closure.
An interesting pleated silk jacket, a cobalt blue Tee teamed with shorts and a grey/white/black shaded jacket with slim trousers will make good additions in the male wardrobe for the coming season. Apart from jackets one can also see sherwani bandgal as with intrinsic embroidery which gives that elegant look to the entire wardrobe. As far as looks of the models are concerned, it will be more of a translucent sheet with very glam and understated tone. Overall very modern, classic must say. The target buyers are all those people who want to add glamour in their personality without much over do's. If you want get more you can click Fashion Week and find something details.
One of the noteworthy designer duos that have made a name for itself in the Indian fashion industry is that of Rohit Gandhi and Rohit Khanna. The twosome always in the habit to present contemporary and chic style that also offers comfort and ease. Detailing to fabric and prominence on sharp, well-defined cuts has enabled this designer duo to acquire a name for them in the Indian design industry and all theses qualities made him the finale designer of the first ever India men's week which the whole world is going to witness from 11th to 13th Sept. For SS'10, the designer is going to reflect our changing relationship with nature and explores our connection with the industrial environment in the form of masculine dresses with the theme called 'Hyper nature' "Nature today is not green. Today we live in a world that is complex and uncontrollable and the city has become a nature of its own. The already fading boundaries between nature and culture have long disappeared and given birth to what is 'Hypernature'" well said and this is what we expect from finale designer to raise some social issue with their talent. The collection enjoys an infusion of new age cuts and constructions. Bottoms in knit with dropped crotches, small collars with thin ties, overalls in canvas and denim suits represent the new silhouettes which effortlessly blend from structured to relax. Modern and experimental with a twist, the collection through its various details like deconstruction, color blocking, textures and strong graphic prints reinforces the phenomena that are Hyper nature.
With the colour palette being the Black, white and grey with sharp accents of forest green, apple red and mist blues, their models will don a Tall, lean, trendy and confident look with loads of attitude. On questioning about the target buyers, they reiterates "In times of recession, everybody who is ready to buy" And what is the factor that can accelerate the growth of Indian fashion industry "We already tried and joined hands and decided that there would be one fashion week in Delhi- the 2 in Delhi have already become one. Wouldn't it be great if India has one unified fashion week? And the idea of other cities having their own fashion weeks for the publicity of certain sponsors is diluting the entire concept of the fashion week. The way they are springing up, you won't be surprised to hear a Bandra fashion week very soon. It's about time we get serious and not make a mockery of ourselves in front of the whole world.
Coming out of the mountains of Ladakh, this time designer siblings Shantanu-Nikhil are weaving a different story which is going to present a different attitude of man. Inspired by a soul-searching story of a boy detested by his father and manipulated by his mother and eventually growing up to be the most admired military commanders of all time, Shantanu-Nikhil is all geared for the India Men's Week Spring-Summer' 2010 with their collection baptized as ‘The Macedonian King'. The collection illustrates the classical era of the world history which marks the emergence of the revered conqueror – Alexander The Great – and weaves the spiritual journey of world conquest. Power, rule, gentleness and placidity describes the collection the best and portrays the emotion that expresses the ruler's supremacy, his gentle sensitivity and love for rich cultural influences. The colour palette is in sync with the theme of the collection. While the red accentuates his victories over the world that celebrates his power, the other garments presented in whites and off-whites will showcase the need of purity in his life after the blood-spattered conquests. On the other hand, to offer a touch of luxury and glory to their collection, designers have highlighted that era of extravaganza with a tint of gold that strongly defines his personality as a king and an emperor.
Talking about the silhouettes, just like the collection presented by them in the S-S 2009, this time again the designers are all set to create the magic again with the draped structures. "The silhouettes are mainly hand draped with a deep sense and need for utility," emphasized Nikhil. The designers have managed to present this era in a strong mix of chenille yarns and threads which are turned into the luxurious range of fabrics. With an aim to present the mix of contemporary designs and vintage Indian sensibilities, it seems the collection has been targeted at young and trendy men who are ready to experiment with their look. For more information you can click Fashion Portal and get details.
With the colour palette being the Black, white and grey with sharp accents of forest green, apple red and mist blues, their models will don a Tall, lean, trendy and confident look with loads of attitude. On questioning about the target buyers, they reiterates "In times of recession, everybody who is ready to buy" And what is the factor that can accelerate the growth of Indian fashion industry "We already tried and joined hands and decided that there would be one fashion week in Delhi- the 2 in Delhi have already become one. Wouldn't it be great if India has one unified fashion week? And the idea of other cities having their own fashion weeks for the publicity of certain sponsors is diluting the entire concept of the fashion week. The way they are springing up, you won't be surprised to hear a Bandra fashion week very soon. It's about time we get serious and not make a mockery of ourselves in front of the whole world.
Coming out of the mountains of Ladakh, this time designer siblings Shantanu-Nikhil are weaving a different story which is going to present a different attitude of man. Inspired by a soul-searching story of a boy detested by his father and manipulated by his mother and eventually growing up to be the most admired military commanders of all time, Shantanu-Nikhil is all geared for the India Men's Week Spring-Summer' 2010 with their collection baptized as ‘The Macedonian King'. The collection illustrates the classical era of the world history which marks the emergence of the revered conqueror – Alexander The Great – and weaves the spiritual journey of world conquest. Power, rule, gentleness and placidity describes the collection the best and portrays the emotion that expresses the ruler's supremacy, his gentle sensitivity and love for rich cultural influences. The colour palette is in sync with the theme of the collection. While the red accentuates his victories over the world that celebrates his power, the other garments presented in whites and off-whites will showcase the need of purity in his life after the blood-spattered conquests. On the other hand, to offer a touch of luxury and glory to their collection, designers have highlighted that era of extravaganza with a tint of gold that strongly defines his personality as a king and an emperor.
Talking about the silhouettes, just like the collection presented by them in the S-S 2009, this time again the designers are all set to create the magic again with the draped structures. "The silhouettes are mainly hand draped with a deep sense and need for utility," emphasized Nikhil. The designers have managed to present this era in a strong mix of chenille yarns and threads which are turned into the luxurious range of fabrics. With an aim to present the mix of contemporary designs and vintage Indian sensibilities, it seems the collection has been targeted at young and trendy men who are ready to experiment with their look. For more information you can click Fashion Portal and get details.
People say "men would achieve the path of salvation the day they would be able to understand 'what women want'". Yes, it's a tough call though; still men never fail to try, at least! After a prolonged survey celebrated men's designer Arjun Khanna was finally able to figure out what women want actually. "Besides the good looks women love to see men with flawless skin"- was his answer. Enter- Kaya Skin Clinic. Arjun with Kaya decided to launch the ‘Designer Skin' package and range of treatments exclusively for men. Interestingly, Arjun Khanna would be the face of the product line. The formal announcement was made by Rakesh Pandey (CEO Kaya) in the presence of Arjun Khanna at Indigo, Colaba on 21st of Aug.
Looking at the men's grooming and care market, various brands are awakening about the fact the men also have skin! "This would be the first time Kaya is providing skin treatments and services to men. We all know men's skin is really different from women, it's rougher and harder, hence men need a different treatment and a special range of products for their skin care. Looking at these demands we decided to come up with this idea of 'designer skin' said Rakesh at the occasion. Arjun Khanna seemed speechless. In few words he summed up- "it's actually a task to understand a women’s heart, however, one thing I am sure about, they love to give a second look to handsome good looking men with flawless skin. So here we are." No wonder Suchitra Pillai had the right answer- "women want diamonds, diamonds and only diamonds! Jokes apart, we women actually want a person of good heart and good looks too. As far as beauty and skin care is concerned, it can be taken care of. I can trust Kaya for it since my husband has already experienced the services and it’s really good.
The packages include Even tone package, Anti-tanning package, Skin whitening package, Age control solutions and many more, exclusively for men. In the era of designer clothing, designer accessories, designer furnishings and home décor and designer cinema we have one more add on now –'Designer Skin', to allure the consumers of 21st century. The fashion and film frat came out in hoards. Abhay Deol, Madhoo, Tara Sharma, Siddharth Kanan, Anil Chopra, Gautam Singhania, Vikram Raizada, Parvez Damania, Lubna Adams, Kishen Moolchandani, Nachiket Barve, Nisha Jamval, and many more were present with their respective friends. If you want to get more information you can click Fashion Portal and find details.
Looking at the men's grooming and care market, various brands are awakening about the fact the men also have skin! "This would be the first time Kaya is providing skin treatments and services to men. We all know men's skin is really different from women, it's rougher and harder, hence men need a different treatment and a special range of products for their skin care. Looking at these demands we decided to come up with this idea of 'designer skin' said Rakesh at the occasion. Arjun Khanna seemed speechless. In few words he summed up- "it's actually a task to understand a women’s heart, however, one thing I am sure about, they love to give a second look to handsome good looking men with flawless skin. So here we are." No wonder Suchitra Pillai had the right answer- "women want diamonds, diamonds and only diamonds! Jokes apart, we women actually want a person of good heart and good looks too. As far as beauty and skin care is concerned, it can be taken care of. I can trust Kaya for it since my husband has already experienced the services and it’s really good.
The packages include Even tone package, Anti-tanning package, Skin whitening package, Age control solutions and many more, exclusively for men. In the era of designer clothing, designer accessories, designer furnishings and home décor and designer cinema we have one more add on now –'Designer Skin', to allure the consumers of 21st century. The fashion and film frat came out in hoards. Abhay Deol, Madhoo, Tara Sharma, Siddharth Kanan, Anil Chopra, Gautam Singhania, Vikram Raizada, Parvez Damania, Lubna Adams, Kishen Moolchandani, Nachiket Barve, Nisha Jamval, and many more were present with their respective friends. If you want to get more information you can click Fashion Portal and find details.
Finally the dust seems to be settling down on India's first Men's Fashion Week. FDCI is now out with the list of the 28 designers who are all set to mesmerize the menswear market and the fashion industry with the first ever season of Van Heusen Indian Mens Week to be held from Sep 11 to Sep 13. It is a mix of both established and budding names of the industry. Those exhibiting on the runway are Abraham and Thakore, ANKY m, Ashish N Soni, Aslam Khan, Ezma, Fighter cock by Abhishek Gupta and Nandita Basu, Gaurav Gupta, Gunjan and Rahul, Himmat Singh, JJ Valaya, Kotwara by Meera and Muzaffar Ali, Manoviraj Khosla, Narendra Kumar Ahmed, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Priya darshini Rao, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rajvi Mohan, Ravi Bajaj, Rina Dhaka, Rocky S, Rohit Bal, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Samant Chauhan, Shantanu and Nikhil, Siddartha Tytler, Tarun Tahiliani and Vijay Arora.
FDCI supremo- Suniel Sethi said, "Designers are the core of the fashion industry and play an important role in shaping fashion trends in India. We have received an overwhelming response from the designers who want to participate. I wish all the participating designers the very best." This initiative of FDCI will cater to the widest range of men's fashion – menswear and accessories, under one roof, offering buyers and consumers the widest possible selection of fashion for men. The biggest fashion trade event for men will also present 15 shows over a three-day of actions and adventure. Participating designer, Rina Dhaka shared, "this is something I am going to try for the first time. Currently, I am quite sceptical about my whole collection. I do not want to boast about it as I will be able to judge myself only once I am out with it. just hoping for the best."
While Rina is nervous about her first ever menswear line, Nitin Bal Chauhan is very positive about this grand event. "This should have been done earlier, but this seems to be a consolidated and organized event with focus on the domestic market. We are hoping to find a mix of buyers from casual and formal wear brand. I am going to start with a casual wear line which can be best described as a funky collection," he concluded.
Lakme Fashion Week, in collaboration with Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (iNIFD), present the Lakmé Fashion Week Fashion Media Workshop- a pioneering step towards understanding the growing need for information and the importance of reporting on fashion. On August 27th, as the forum progresses in Mumbai, Marylou Luther, Editor in Chief -International Fashion Syndicate will share her expert global perspective on fashion reporting. Just a few days earlier now, she gives Stylekandy.com readers a dose of her varied and extensive savoir faire. For more information you can see at the link Fashion Designers and get details.
FDCI supremo- Suniel Sethi said, "Designers are the core of the fashion industry and play an important role in shaping fashion trends in India. We have received an overwhelming response from the designers who want to participate. I wish all the participating designers the very best." This initiative of FDCI will cater to the widest range of men's fashion – menswear and accessories, under one roof, offering buyers and consumers the widest possible selection of fashion for men. The biggest fashion trade event for men will also present 15 shows over a three-day of actions and adventure. Participating designer, Rina Dhaka shared, "this is something I am going to try for the first time. Currently, I am quite sceptical about my whole collection. I do not want to boast about it as I will be able to judge myself only once I am out with it. just hoping for the best."
While Rina is nervous about her first ever menswear line, Nitin Bal Chauhan is very positive about this grand event. "This should have been done earlier, but this seems to be a consolidated and organized event with focus on the domestic market. We are hoping to find a mix of buyers from casual and formal wear brand. I am going to start with a casual wear line which can be best described as a funky collection," he concluded.
Lakme Fashion Week, in collaboration with Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (iNIFD), present the Lakmé Fashion Week Fashion Media Workshop- a pioneering step towards understanding the growing need for information and the importance of reporting on fashion. On August 27th, as the forum progresses in Mumbai, Marylou Luther, Editor in Chief -International Fashion Syndicate will share her expert global perspective on fashion reporting. Just a few days earlier now, she gives Stylekandy.com readers a dose of her varied and extensive savoir faire. For more information you can see at the link Fashion Designers and get details.
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