Well we all are eager to know how Neeta felt about it, so here goes- "Nishka is a very hard working girl. Unlike me, she is truly focused on whatever she is doing at a time. In fact her design sensibility reflects her persona and taste. I have always been a tough boss to her when it comes to professional training, hope she does really well in this million dollar industry". 'Fuel' is one of the premiers in the business houses and also believes in giving a chance to young talents. Falguni Jhaveri from 'Fuel' says "I have always known Neeta's designs but quite surprised to see Nishka do such creative work in her own style. It's a privilege to retail her designs from our store". The fashion industry appeared like how to congratulate Nishka. Mr. Anil Chopra (Lakme), Lubna Adams (choreographer), Vikram Raizada (IMG), designers Vikram Phadnis and Anita Dongre visited to take a sneak peak of the young designers collection. We also spotted Leena Mogre, Royel Padamsee, Kishan Mulchandani and Parvez Damania. Neeta's association with Bollywood attracted most of the stars at the brunch. Sameera Reddy, Aftab Shivdasani, Celina Jaitley, Esha Deol, Juhi Chawla, Pooja Batra, Shreya Sharanand Neetu Chandra were few of them. Models, Kavita Kharayat, Netra Raghuna than and Deepti Gujral also made a quick appearance. More information you can see Celebrity Fashion and get details
Stylekandy.com was the first to report designer Pria Kataria Puri will be showcasing her collection in a fund raiser event at the annual Miss India, USA pageant. Now, in another first of sorts, we bring to you the coverage of the event with first hand information and pictures, before it's even aired on national television. The event opened with Pria's spectacular fashion show, showcasing an 'INDO WESTERN’ collection. Top models walked the ramp, all of them ex- Miss Indi as, USAs and Globes. There was a silent auction of few of pieces from the collection. Pria said, "I am very excited and honoured to represent India once again in an international platform for a great cause!" PKP had been invited to showcase at the same platform last year too. Lisa Ray, Judge of Mr and Ms Globe looked ravishing in Pria Kataria Puri's dresses- "she loved Pria's outfits so much, she decided to wear a golden sexy number for the red carpet and an off-white tulle elegant indo western outfit for the later part of the evening. Kiely Williams, who also walked the ramp and the Chetah Girls, looked stunning in Pria's silk jersey gowns and antique uncut bangles. Top celebrities from Hollywood and Bollywood came together to go down the red carpet, greet fans, pose for pictures, and experience an amazing night.
Some of the guets who attended included Mukul Deora, Kanta Motwane,Yasmin Karachiwala, Sameer Malhotra, Binal and Pia Trivedi, VivekaBababji, Kanwal jeet, Nitan Kalwani, Uday Benegal; etc. The artist whowere seen explaining thier artistic creativity to the media and the artistic lovers were Anant Mishra, Arun Chatterji, Arunesh Dogra,Avishek Sen, Daina Mohapatra, Dhiraj Singh, Gagan Singh, Jenson Anto,Jyoti Ranjan Jena, Megha Joshi, Meghansh Thapa, Mukesh Sharma, PradoshSwain, Pratibha Singh, Rajarshi Smart, Raj Kumar Mohanti, Rana Debnath,Ratna Gandhi, Rituu Kamath, Dr. Sanjay Sahai, Sanjay Sundram, SatadruSovan, Shafi Qureshi, Sher Singh and Sushil Goswami. "A work of artwhich did not begin in emotion is not an art. The central theme of thisprogram is basically Connaught Place (CP) which was a relatively new city centre created by colonial town planners in 1911 when the capital of British India was shifted to Delhi from Calcutta.
The day New Delhi and CP were completed, all the power and a huge slice of dynamism flowed out of Old Delhi into the new colonial capital. By the early 2000's shopkeepers in CP were sad by the decline in the quality of their market but the arrival of the metro in CP suddenly injected a whole new energy into CP" explained Dhiraj Singh. "The CPTWNP Art Program aims to redefine and recharge CP as a living,learning epicentre of the artistic possibilities inherent in the WHYNOT? idea, that has the potential to revitalize any place, anything,Anyone" he added. Another artist, Gagan Singh's art has always been about deeply felt personal takes on the kind of quirky nexus of history and the present days. For Why Not Place, the artist began by soaking himself in the grammar of the architecture of Raj Rewal. He also discovered along the way, some of the terrible architecture strewn around CP.
Jenson Anto brought the onward journey on an unpredictable road which can be called as life-affirming approach through his art. Inspired by The Why Not Place theme, Jyoti Ranjan Jena embarked on a series ofvisual ideas which he serially set down on canvas at lightning speed.As her first task, Megha Joshi set up a plan for a large sculptural piece made entirely of milk bottles from the Keventer’s Dairy. The completed works of the artists is on display from 8th of August '09 to 23rd August '09, 7 p.m. onwards at Religare arts. i. Go and enjoy this cool place that will warm up your soul. More information you can see Fashion Week and get details.
Other celebrities who attended the event were Hollywood Actress Rekha Sharma of Battle star Galactica, Hollywood Actor Marco Khan of 10,000BC and Iron Man, Producer/Director Harry Baweja of Love Story 2050,Bollywood Actress Mallika Sherawat, Celebrity Trainer Rehan Jalali, Miss India America 2008 Ridhi Patel, Producer Brad Lister man of MyFaraway Bride, Miss South Asia 2008 Gunjan Nanda, and many others. The evening was also about promoting Jagriti Charity, founded by Kamlesh Chauhan, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering South Asian women and youth.
In another tip off that we received, leading choreographer and fashion show director, Anu Ahuja seems to be facing the same woes from Gitanjali's head hauncho. Anu had directed a couple of shows for Gitanjali this year, and she has not received her remuneration till now. A competitor of Mehul Choksi, on condition of anonymity went on to confirm, "It's in his nature to hang payments… the only people he pays are stars", well, obviously he doesn't like Mehul bhai so much to make such an appalling statement. Mr. Choksi himself was not willing to comment and perhaps rightly so. Internal finances are a matter of confidence and one can never take sides without knowing the context of the story. May be he has held up payments with a reason or may be, it is recession that is tying him down… we don't know. But the ones who have dealt with him will surely know. Meanwhile, Stylekandy.com will respect the man for what he is. Fashion connoisseurs of the capital miss no opportunity to celebrate and this time the occasion was the first anniversary of the exotic culinary restro, Asia 7 and Fresco Co. The celebration took place in the form of a grand party offering its guests a unique Mediterranean ambience and cuisine along with the exotic flavours of seven countries. More information you can see here Fashion Week Coverage and get details
This occasion was a perfect treat for party hoppers. The get together witnessed a melange of the creme da le creme of the fashion fraternity and the Delhi society's A-listers with guests Rina Dhaka, Divya Burman, Ritika Awasthi, Sabina, Sudipto Mukherjee, Soni Aggarwal, Rohit Aggarwal, Amit Burman, Atul and Sonu Wassan, Fatima Karan, Saba Ali, Gauri and Nainika Karan,Varun Talwar and many more. Both Fresco Co and Asia 7 brought together the elegance of impressive decor and tantalizing aromas of their array of dishes. Their prompt service and pleasant ambience were the biggest attractions among many others. Whosoever present in the party enjoyed an extensive variety of cocktails and dinner along with a live band by Peter, delighted to play all international requests.
Well tried Puneet, but are your effort really going to make any change whatsoever? "I have named this chair point 76 degree because the Earth's average surface temperature has risen by 0.76° C since 1850. This might sound very miniscule but it has created quite a herald already it can be worst if we do not stop at point 76 degree and do not let it go beyond this. I have made my point rest is on the individuals, how they take it" Inclined towards fine arts at school level, this trained Fashion Communication Designer walked into NIFT for pursuing Fashion Communication equipped with a two year Art Foundation Course at school. So what inspired him to take up this profession, "I find it very exciting to combine many realms of design into one complete canvas, never liked sticking to one realm. I see design finding a space in every element of life. Be it the mundane or the special. This pursuit stems from my belief that refined designs are experiential and need to touch your .So this inspired to make things this way". A Graphic designer , Visual Merchandiser, Photographer, Space Designer, Exhibition Designer, Packaging Design, Signage Design, Event Management, Consumer Behavioural Study, Fashion Forecasting etc how does he manage so many things together? He replies, "That's what keeps me going, helps in blending different things together".
Beauty, fashion, accessories were all part of this night. Imagine an evening under the charm of a starry night, swathed in the golden mood, classy touch of elegance and witnessing the magic of minerals the capital witnessed it all on 6th of August at Cibo in Hotel Janpath where the Swedish cosmetic major, Oriflame unveiled its latest Giordano Gold Mineral collection. The launch of this new range of cosmetics happened in the presence of the city's fashion glitterati. The stunning mineral makeup looks were showcased by city's top models like Amanpreet Wahi, Montu Tomar and many more as they ablaze the ramp on fire in Anjana Bhargav' sclassy designs. The collection depicted feminine cuts with fine textures and displayed a plethora of earthy and warm hues in a deconstructed look. She managed well to play around with pleats and tucks which were nicely draped to present a chic and contemporary look to the ensembles. Portraying the classy lustre of timeless art, the garments were nicely teamed up with gold accessories which can be described as an understated elegance. For more information for fashion & beauty related you see here Models Photos and get details.
Walking the ramp or posing for print ads. Choose Ohhh honestly, I love posing for print ads and TV commercials as they allow me to perform well. At the same time I would not deny the fact that walking the ramp is just a different feeling walking in front of a live audience and presenting those gorgeous garments. But yes commercials are more fun for me! Models are used as a hanger. Agree or disagree? Yes I do agree, but at the same time, we add a lot more to the garments. I would like to put it in a way that we are the more expressive, sexy and beautiful hangers! Favourite designers I do not have any one favourite designer. It changes from time to time. While walking the ramp, I end up finding any one garment attractive, so I simply do not go by the designer, instead fall for the designs and creativity of the garments.
Foreign models getting preferences in Indian Fashion Week is a debate. Your take I have nothing against it even we are working in international fashion weeks and are welcomed there so I think everyone should be allowed to work according to their own preferences. It’s a free world. As far as Indian models are concerned, they are given due respect. It’s totally cool with me after all there are very nice Indian models who have made it big in the global platform.
How do you cope with all the pressure, competition? Yes like any other profession, even we have the pressures and stress. There are times when we have to do a lot in less time at that time I just try to calm my self utilize the time in the right direction and perform well. Favourite pass time? Oh. I love to spend time with my six months old Labrador, Bounty. Like any other girl, I love to sleep, watch a lot of movies in theatres and simply enjoy hanging out with friends. Some thing that most people do not know about? Hmmm there is nothing as such but yes, I want to confess that at times I can be quite mean and stern. What next after modeling? As I have just started, so it will be too early to comment on that. I am already in shows like Dadagiri on UTV Bindaas where I am playing the goddess. Alongside, I am also hosting a show called India ka Fashion Star on Zoom. These things keep me going, I am sure that I am here to stay. For more infprmation you can see here Fashion Week and details.
In honour of Ma Dame's first anniversary, the designer will also launch two new limited edition collector fragrance bottles under the name Rose N Roll (keeping the Ma Dame Juice unchanged), one in 75 ml Eau de Toilette and another in 50 ml. The case is created with excesses. The bottle features ironic and balanced graphics, recalling the posters of rock concerts. The amalgamation of elegant black and aggressive fluorescent pink with white's purity is just astounding. The so called 'cool' perfume inspired its own record. The perfume is sufficient to allure your senses with a fresh and slightly malicious feel. Working with DJ Martin Solveig and Canadian band Dragonette, Gaultier paid homage to Rose 'N' Roll's feminine yet edgy blend of orange, rose petal, grenadine, musk and cedar with a music and video project, shot at his Maison De Couture in Paris and entitled Boys and Girls. For the celebration of the Ma Dame, Gaultier Maison de Couture has collaborated with a yet to be revealed artist. It's pumping the volume, shaking any tails, and shrouding itself in mystery. The new Jean Paul Gaultier campaign kicked off with a teasing phase broadcast all over the Internet and on the official website 'madame.com'. This continued mystery raised the curiosity and managed a huge traffic for the website. If you wish to pamper yourself in this seductive fragrance, find it at Debenhams. Get more information you can see Indian Fashion Shows and find.
This exquisite range of Italian designs, gave gold a new direction enhancing feminity through a perfect mix of fashion, modernity and refinement. By and large it was a gold sparkling soiree with wonderful sensual music attended by creme de la creme of corporate industry. Saris are to Satya Paul what Obama is to world politics. The iconic brand Satya Paul is known globally for its signature prints, ingenuity of designs and a vivid colour palette and innovative draping, but also written off as being stereotypical and lacking inspiration at times. However, this festive season, Satya Paul seems to be trying to break the genre and likewise has come up with a bridal collection replete to leheng as and cholis with that added touch of Indianness. Though there may not be anything epoch making about the silhouettes, the colour scheme and the prints are noteworthy. Says Puneet Nanda, "Satya Paul's evolution from a quintessential Indian designer sari label to a global brand for international couture is rested upon the intrinsic value, of proactive response to the entire universe it operates in and not just the fashion fraternity", the Head Designer explained the reason for churning out a collection in which saris are not pre dominant. If you want to get more information you can see here Fashion Week Coverage and found details.
The fluid form, flamboyant use of colours and experimental dash are key-defining elements that render the label a creative freedom to be used in this festive collection. Puneet's collections are a reflection of the artist and art curator within him. Each sari is a 6-yard canvas for Puneet where he paints and designs all that influences and inspires him. The creations are known to have been inspired by classical art forms such as Calligraphy, sculpture and many genres of art. The label has a varied range of extended product lines which comprises of saris, bridal wear; fusion and western clothing consisting of scarves, bags, accessories and fabrics. It also has the Tie bar, which has an exclusive collection of designer ties.
Designer Anand Kabra is a free thinker, unconfined to any conventional style statement. His designs are born from a deeply personal space. His collections always reflect his own inner being while his philosophy is the belief of self expression. A product of international education blended perfectly with core Indian sensibility, this designer knows how to make an individual more glamorous without over powering them with the clothes. Let’s get to know more about this designer who is termed as ‘the designer for the quintessential global woman’- How designing came into being… I wanted to be a doctor but things just fell into place one after the other for designing. I was sitting in the cafeteria in the London College of Fashion where I learned about form and design. There I discovered that there is no fixed form and definite design for making a collection. Splats of tomato sauce and coffee stains on a chequered table cloth proved the ultimate inspiration! Your design philosophy… It's the single thought you unearth after delving into sea of thoughts. It’s the thread I choose to weave into each creation. Latest buzz of one fashion week in Delhi… I have no clue what's happening, my main concern was to concentrate on my work and how to improve it. Fashion trend getting repetitive… Fashion is always cyclic; you will see the same trend coming up after every 10-12 years. Staging of shows at fashion weeks needs to make business sense. It is not about established or new designers -- the objective of showing a collection differs from designer to designer. Some people use it for visibility and some for sales -- but whatever the case, it needs to translate into business returns, whether immediate or long-term.
The coming of fashion hub… so you see the plan coming out of paper… I do not know seriously, there is so much happening everywhere that this news has been lost somewhere... at least I can not comment on this. Has recession affected the fashion industry… There are slight changes in the buying pattern and it's all boiled down to need-based buying as opposed to impulsive buying; everyone is looking to get 'value for money' and multiple buys have been reduced to single purchases. The consumer is still willing to spend money provided it is justified. The designers that you admire... I like the style of French designers, crafts technique of Japan and Indians of course which is the mix of everything. Western silhouettes is as much as part of our Indian ness as is the Indian ethos in international style. Your future projects…I am busy promoting some of my stores then will come up with a new couture range for the next season. I might do Kolkata Fashion Week also. If you want to known more information you can click Fashion Week Coverage and get details.
Youth is a time of life when one is looking for entertainment. As a youngster, you may not realize but each day you are creating the steps for your future. Someone said that youth is wasted in passion and wisdom comes too late. It is such a true statement as youth has the energy to change the world, but it cannot as it has no wisdom. And in old age one may have wisdom but there is no energy left in the body or mind. Most youngsters do not know themselves. And this is the biggest challenge for a youngster as this simple statement affects all parts of a person’s life – education, career, relationships, and marriage. Unless you know yourself, you can never find success in this world. This applies to people of all ages but as the youth have energy it is easy for them to transform. Man is a creature of habits and as he gets older, his habits get engraved into his mind and he becomes a slave of them.
For example, your father might want you to become a software engineer, but until you know yourself you will not be able to look into his eyes and convince him that you want to do something else. This is nothing but clarity of heart and mind which will come only when one does Yogic practices. I know the youth will take Yoga casually. This is the tragedy- One discovers Yoga when it is too late and thinks to him self- “I wish I had started Yoga when I was younger. If you want to more information you can click skin care makeup tips and get details. I would have been happier, healthier, fitter and more beautiful.” This is what most film stars say to me all the time! Just 20 min a day is enough to make a difference to your life. The as an as and pranayama taught in Yoga may look boring, but as you practice them you will see the following benefits.
1. Your eyes will be brighter. They will sparkle.
2. Your skin will glow.
3. Your body will slim down.
4. Your concentration and focus will go up.
5. You will need less sleep in a day and you will be fresh every morning.
6. Just a twenty minutes of studies a day will be good enough for you to absorb the same information that you take one hour to learn. How does all this happen? The answer is simple – Yoga makes your body healthy and also clears your mind. Making your body fit can be done in the gym but clarity of mind is something only Yoga can do. Yoga removes your stress and your tension. Once you have clarity of mind, everything falls into place. Your career. Your relationships. Your life.
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When Rafael Nadal is not winning aces on the court, he is busy being the face of Lanvin L'Homme Sport. The 22 year old tennis sensation justifies his association with Lanvin when he says, "They proposed a new, different fragrance that would be mine, that I would like. That's how the opportunity came about, and I am very comfortable and happy with it. I take it everywhere." Like a concentration of pure energy, this aromatic woody Cologne delivers a contrasting score, written with ingredients that are opposed yet complementary; whose synergy creates an aura of sophisticated virility. "Young, sporty and fresh", in Nadal’s words. The subtle blending and the perfect balance of raw materials that are emblematic of perfumery and of masculine elegance perfectly express this modern duality that symbolizes the Lanvin man. "I always use it when I go out” claims Rafael and asserts that his favourite smell is the of the sea in Mallorca, and also of the “grass on a golf course."
Like a concentration of pure energy, this aromatic woody Cologne delivers a contrasting score, written with ingredients that are opposed yet complementary; whose synergy creates an aura of sophisticated virility. The subtle blending and the perfect balance of raw materials that are emblematic of perfumery and of masculine elegance perfectly express this modern duality that symbolizes the Lanvin man. The perfume opens on bright and lively notes, distilling an immediate feeling of freshness. It resonates under the vibration of a splash of sparkling citrus, tinted with a touch of bitterness and of spice, combining lemon and Italian bergamot, petitgrain and pepper. An aromatic facet, timeless and never out of fashion, alternating between transparency and depth, its heart beats around sage and lavender. They use their paradoxes to establish this natural link between freshness and sensuality.
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