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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlighting the requirement of an independent platform for men's fashion, Sunil Sethi, President FDCI said, "Men are active participants and contributors to the growth of fashion today. Menswear dominates a larger per cent of branded apparel sales in the country and the Week aims to give menswear designers a structured momentum and a much needed platform to tap this potential segment of fashion." Ask him the reason for the logo in all black and white and he says, (in a humorous way), "At least I can assure you that there is no grey in it." Members present at the occasion include JJ Valaya, Nikhil and Shantanu, Rohit Bal, Varun Bahl, Manoviraj Khosla, Renyu Taandon, Rina Dhaka and Vijay Arora. Among the participating designers, Rina Dhaka is the only women! The first edition of this fashion extravaganza will also provide a unique prospect to promising talent through the 'Van Heusen Emerging Designer of the Year Contest 2009' which will be organized in association with FDCI.
The winner will not only be felicitated, but will garner an opportunity to present designs at the Fashion Week itself. This contest, commencing on August 5 will offer an open platform for students and professional fashion designers with an experience of three years or less. The contestants will be judged by a panel of independent jury. Among all, three finalists will be requested to create the line based on the submitted sketches and model measurements provided to them. The final three will exhibit their line at the fashion event. On the basis of the final presentation, the jury will select the winner and will be awarded the Van Heusen Emerging Designer of the Year trophy and an appropriate reward at an award ceremony.
Your future projects I will be in Paris for 'Whosnext' early Sept. Mid September is Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai. Early October, I will be participating in Tranoi, Paris. End Oct, there's Wills India fashion Week. I recently started a kid’s wear line to be launched at the MUSE Mumbai. Side by side I am also working on regular collections of home furnishing for Portico New York. Pearls of wisdom for upcoming designers be it any designer, they really need to believe themselves that they always should come up with something unique and incompatible. Certainly training help them a lot to enhance their skill. For more information you click Fashion Designers and get details.
Designer duo Hemant and Nandita are back in news with their Autumn Winter 09 collection. Enlightening us about the concept and theme that holds the collection together, Nandita explained, "Since recession is the most fashionable word pronounced these days and is mostly expressed by hues like blacks and greys, my collection aims at conveying the message that even in this down fall, there are lots of colours that will be in fashion." Aptly named as ‘My Recession Shiny Black’, the collection is a mix of realism and dreaminess, and the clothes have sober embroidery which has been finished with a shiny wine colour. On this she added, "Though black is the colour of recession, people can't get enough of bling, so the black shiny and shimmering embroidery done on the outfits projects the positive aspect of the slump." The ensemble comprises two lines– Western prêt and Indo-Western Fusion. While the former targets young girls who believe that recession can’t affect their style statement, the latter traces back to the good old school days and emphasizes on comfortable, yet dressy and modern clothes. Semi-fitted dresses of varied lengths, with lots of pleats, button placket, tie-ups, belts and pockets make for the Western prêt line. Shading and ombre dying also finds a place in the creation. "The use of soft silk in the hues of black, white, greens and pinks is beautiful and portrays the hope people have in their minds," she concluded.
The fusion line comprises straight fits and slightly formal dresses with kimono sleeves, double breasted jackets, tunics with broad and cowl collars. Adding the fun element to the collection are the embellished pockets, velvet appliques, piping and pleats, done up with exciting patch work, and thread embroidery that accentuates on button placket. The use of stretch shiny linen in cyclone blue, grey, black and blended with a mix of fuchsia and maroon makes the collection stand apart. For details information you can see here Fashion Designers and get.
Mumbai-based model, Tamara Mosswith her suave and sultry image hascreated a wave in the modelling circuit. Be it the much talked about'Kingfisher Calendar'or the recent 'Provogue' campaigns, you can notbut notice her everywhere! She is quite often seen on fashion runwaysin New York, Milan, Paris and India. Bolly wood is not too far away forthis leggy lass! In a Stylekandy.com exclusive, this Indo-Dutch beautyenlists the other priorities of life The start. It began in Bangalore 3years ago, when Anil a Anand began sending out my Polaroids. I did manyinteresting shoots with her and Prabuddho Das Gupta. however thefashion scene at the time was largely unprofessional with con jobself-proclaimed co-ordinators making work most unpleasant for buddingtalent. Show fees were not paid on time, in the case of Ramesh Dembla,a so-called designer and social butterfly, show fees were not paid atall! Then While in Bangalore I met the lovely Rashmi Virmani, whoconvinced me to sign on with her Delhi based agency called 'The Ramp',which was a bit of a joke. On numerous occasions I was speaking withthe client directly to negotiate my rates from which her agency woulddemand a percentage, although I had done the collaborative work.
Lakhs of rupees were held and cheques bounced until I completely lostit with their lack of ethics and stopped working with them altogether!Now Eventually, I saw that I had to move to Mumbai to continue aprofessional career with a well-established agency. I have been withAtul Kasbekar' sagency Bling for over a year now and am thrilled towork with managers who have their finger on the pulse of fashion andcommercial work in India. You need both! The best thing about being amodel. The international travel and highly creative professionals Iwork with. Fashion to me means good fit, quality design and a bit ofeclecticism. For more you can click here Fashion Week Coverage and get details.
Cindy Crawford work outs, yoga and lots of love! Walking on the ramp orposing for print ads, more appealing and why Shoots are more work andtherefore more interesting, but if it's a well choreographed show withamazing clothes and beautiful make-up and hair styling then a show anyday! What's your take on the famous dialogue 'models are used ashangers'. If only it was that easy! Obviously the scriptwriter knowsnothing about the amount of work which goes into modelling as a career,or was just trying to make some metaphorical or character revealingpoint. Right look or Right attitude Neither. Be yourself! People in theindustry are mature enough to know that you are young and fallible.Designer you admire. I love Rajesh Pratap Singh, for the fit andbecause the clothes channel androgynous effortlessly. I like to tear upand re-design my own clothes. Coping with the pressure Insecurities area waste of time, and it's my bevy of stunning friends from all fieldsof work who inspire me to excellence. Bitchiness bores me to death andI have consciously removed myself from the envious gossipy types whohave nothing better to do than sit around and talk shit all day. Butthese are few and far between. I wholly enjoy my work and full life,that’s why I do it! Any secret of yours I want to make the firstskydiving club in India.
"When makingwestern designs, we certainly refer to the global forecast. However,the ultimate decision is taken by our hearts. Despite the prediction wealways decide on instinct and creativity", uttered Bhumika. On alighter note, we asked them what is the best compliment they have evergot. "Our collections have always been appreciated by people. It feelsamazing when people email us or come and say that they love our work orthey looked lovely in the designs. Also, there is no bigger complimentthan feeling satisfied by one’s own designs!" they speak diplomaticallyin tandem. They feel that designer play a huge role in reviving art andcraft. "Almost all designers use some kind of handwork. That ways, theart gets promoted and craftsmen are benefitted. It is true thatexploitation of this class exists, more so in rural areas, but oneshould make a conscious effort to remain fair and just. We should notdepend on the government to help them out" Bhumika opines. Their ideaof style is very simple and sophisticated. "When I have to style myself, I make it semi casual. Probably a simple basic coat with asubtle, extra noticeable element in it, paired with denims which arecomfortable." When not designing, Shyamal like reading books and shortstories. "I also design interiors since I like architecture." Enjoyexploring various cultures through travelling and horse riding are someof the other hobbies the duo enjoy. If you want to get more Fashion Week Coverage click here and some thing details.
Jimmy Choo recently unveiled their latest launch which is meant especially for Indian fashionist as who want to add glamour in their style quotient. The 'Cosma' bag and the 'Kenzie' shoe that has been launched by the very gorgeous Malaika Arora Khan at DLF Emporio in the capital witnessed the fashion connoisseurs appreciating the beauty of the designs. "India has been a very important market for us and we wanted to celebrate this important milestone of opening stores here with these exclusive India Special products. Jimmy Choo has been closely associated with India for the inspiration for some of its products", said Joshua Schulman, Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Choo. 'Cosma' and 'Kenzie' are both made in brilliant gold complementing all the vibrant colours of Indian fashion. These designs have been created as a celebration for Jimmy Choo's success story in India and keeping in mind the stunning and stylish JC patron. The people, the colours, the scents, the landscapes and the buildings in India have all given inspiration to the design team who visited the country few years back to create these pieces.
Some of the new initiatives which are on the cards in 2009 are the launch of new categories, re-launch of interactive websites within July and many more" Joshua Schulman added. When we asked Malaika, looking glamorous as ever in metallic brown dress about the collection, she said, "I adore Jimmy Choo for their finest qualities and beautiful designs. I am not much into accessories but yes I can say that a nice pair of footwear can make me ready for any event or party". Present at the launch were Tanisha Mohan, Sanjay Kapoor of Genesis, Anushkha Manchandaani, Ravi Kishen, Malini Ramani, Nikhil and Shantanu Mehra with Wife Reema and Vidhushi Mehra, Koel Puri, Kajal Eijaz, Kalyani Chawla, Sanjay and Sheena Sharma, AD Singh with wife Sabeena Singh, JJ Valaya, Nikhil and Shantanu, Feroz Gujral looking very stunning in off shoulder dress, Suniel Sethi, Shabnum Singhal, Ranna Gill, Divya Gurware, Suneet Verma, Sumeet Nair with wife Geetanjali and the list goes on.
I really do not believe in too much of interaction and leave it for the audience to decide about me or my character in the movie. However, once I tried (long back) chatting with my fans and one of my ids was trashed because of thousands of friendship invitations. For actors like us, it's kind of difficult and also risky at times to directly interact with the audience. I do not believe in blogging or writing or even talking too much about myself for that matter. The three 'Khans' rule the film industry, do you think you will be the fourth one after this movie? Well I really have no clue. There are also stars that are not 'Khans' and it's not about one or two people. I would say stars are also the part of the constellation (politically correct Saif). As far as me being the fourth one is concerned I just want to say- Saif will be the Star- at least for this movie. What do you want to say about you looking similar to Ranbir Kapoor in one of the posters? It's actually the 'Deepika effect', by the way she is very happy about the fact! Jokes apart, we actually wanted to capture the motion effect in one of the posters and while trying to achieve the look, this is what happened!.
With the beauty and wellness industry in India going great guns, Iosis medispa comes up with the promise of 'The Midas touch' to transcend one into the world of ethereal beauty and serenity. The spa is the new brainchild of beauty specialist Mrs. Kiran Bawa and the epitome of beauty Shilpa Shetty. The symbol of timeless beauty 'Rekha' was the guest of honour at the opening of this flagship outlet on 26th of July at Bandra, Khar. Needless to say it was a star studded soiree including divas such as Sushmita Sen, Pooja Bedi, Queenie Dhody, Aditya Pancholi and the list goes on. Sush amazed everyone in her new slim avtaar. Rekha was stunning as always in an all black attire. Choreographer and director of Indian Film frat Farah Khan made a quick appearance to congratulate Shilpa and visited the spa. For more information you can click here Fashion Week Coverage and details
Shilpa's parents Surendra and Sunanda Shetty with daughter Shamita Shetty also made their presence felt. Ace designer Neeta Lulla was seen in her signature style, all black (the only face from fashion fraternity) with daughter Nishka. Ekta Kapoor, Nisha Jamwal, Leena Mogre, Ashmit Patel, Rohit Roy added to the list. Television actors Karishma Tanna and Manoj Bohra entered with their friends. Apparently Shilpa Shetty who is slowly shifting her base from acting to business proudly says that "I am a Shetty (laughs), business is in my blood however I would still like to be called an actor first. "Just to remind you guys, her involvement in business includes the IPL, her own production house which she does not have time for and now 'Iosis Medi spa'. Kiran Bawa who is equally the partner in it informed "there are very few places where you get all treatment under one roof and Iosis Medispa is one of them. Here we provide you the fusion of all- beauty, fitness, spa and skin treatment. We are planning for the chain of spa and going global very soon."
We have always seen models walk the ramp in designer outfits. But afashion show recently held in the capital was quite unique in its ownway. The designer outfits was very much there, but the models werereplaced by well known faces of the fashion circuit who walked the rampfor Khushii, the NGO for underprivileged kids. This time Khushiibrought together India's leading style gurus at its first fashioninspired event 'A Rendezvous with Elegance', conceptualized exclusivelyby the newly inducted Governing Board Member, philanthropist by natureand trendsetter in the fashion world- Leena Singh (Ashima – Leena)."The statement that fashion designers are mostly associated withglamour, is not true. We definitely think about the society and look infor various opportunities to contribute. As a designer, all I could dowas to communicate my idea to other designers and they really liked theconcept and got ready to participate in this social cause" sheexplained. The memorable fashion show witnessed Creations by 21 Indiandesigners, including Ranna Gill, Nikhil and Shatanu, Varun Bahl, RohitBal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and many more with beautiful ladies andaccomplished gentlemen displayed the breathtaking ensembles.
Seenwalking on ramp were Ramola Bachchan, Feroz Gujral, the very beautifulKalyani Chawla, model turned actor Sudhanshu Pandey, Irfan Khan, thestunning Tina Chatwal, Tanisha Mohan, couples AD & Sabina Singh andSanjay & Sheena Sharma, Vandhana Vadehera along with models LaxmiRana, Sonalika Sahay, Esha Gupta and Lalit Tehran. The best part of theshow was when the 'strong man' of fashion, FDCI President, Suniel Sethitook a shy turn on the ramp while walking. Former cricketer Kapil Devwho is also the chairman of Khushii shared the ramp with beautifulwomen. The evening has also seen Ritu Kumar, Thenny, JJ Valaya, Gauriand Nainika, Mohd Azzarudin and Rina Dhakab ask in the glory of theenviron. "I am very grateful to all the designers who have came forwardfor this cause and presented such a grand show which was not onlyenjoyable but also beneficial in some way or the other" Kapil said.This was essentially a fund raiser event and the proceeds will beutilised for the betterment of the kids who are in need ofsocio-economic development. Samsaara, the luxurious abode of fashion,showcased the latest collection. For more information you can clickhere Fashion Week Coverage and get details
unveiledby budding designer Payal Kapoor who is all set to debut in theupcoming fashion week. Though she stayed non-committed on which fashionweek will she showcase at, she is excited about the developments and iskeeping her fingers crossed for the same. The designer, who believes indesigning for the modern woman, takes her inspiration from nature,events and objects around the world. Her brand – Famous – talks aboutthe fusion of the traditional with the modern. Payal expressed, "I haveused a range of fabrics starting from chiffons, georgettes, cotton andlace which is a blend of viscose and polyester. Being a textiledesigner myself, tie-n-dye has been one of the techniques which I haveapplied a lot in my creations." The plethora of colours which appearsin this art of dyes really comes out well on the fabrics. Talking aboutthe colour palette, she revealed that coral, light pink, blue, salmon,turquoise and red are used extensively.
Since the designer istargeting contemporary women between the age group of 25-60 years, thecollection presents a subtle yet trendy look with very minimalembellishments which have been accentuated by a bit of shine sprinkledeverywhere. Clothes have been adorned with yellow and blue colouredstones, with touches of Swarovski crystals which offer a sophisticatedlook to the ensembles. Borrowing inspiration from the Indian saridrapes, the silhouettes are underlined with full body drapes whichaccording to the designer are simple yet slightly tweeted. Stocked atthe Samsaara store, the collection comprises tunics, dresses, gowns andkurtis. "Kurtis are going to be a big style statement even in the nextseason. These are wardrobe essentials." she concluded.
No no no you cannot ask us what season the BFW is showcasing. There isno season. There are just shows. The shows have been put togetherdepending upon the availability of the garments with the designer.Mohit Falod from Jaipur presented his bridal collection (if that's whatit was) that was inspired by nature giving a message to conserve nature(how? Good question). The most impressive thing about the wholecollection was the interesting jacket and the blingy waist belt thatthe designer himself wore while he walked the ramp. Its nice to besupportive about new talent showcasing new collections at a new BFW butcome on the Bangalore audience and buyers (Yes we did hear a murmurhere and there about zara and all hopes are on Kimaya making anappearance 'any time now') are well traveled and have a decent fashionsensibility. Why would they want to pick up a designer mirror shop towear? If BFW is grooming these designers to compete at a national levelwith renowned designers they need to step up and put their money wheretheir mouth is. Where is the ‘quality’ aspect that was touted so oftenbefore the BFW started.
Beautiful saris, some passe menswear,interesting dresses, again some more forgettable menswear, some gownsthat's how the sequence flowed. No you cannot ask us abouttrends/seasons. It does not apply. And wait a minute now where have Iseen these clothes before? Aaaahh yes at the other fashion shows heldin the city a couple of months ago with the very same accessories.Well, that's as much as we can say about the clothes because if we wereto go in to a description it would have been a repeat for the umpteenthtime. And well the description really wouldn’t make much of animpression.
The clothes were good but not exceptional oranything to write home about. And somewhere down the line the seniordesigners have been given the impression that a fashion show at afashion week means emptying your closet and putting everything that isthere in it on the ramp. I sincerely thought it was supposed to beprediction of the next season's trends. Looks like a re-education is inorder. Well, can not blame them they either do not care about thebuyers or for the concept of a fashion week or are using this chance toshowcase all that they have to individual customers as there is nonational / international buyer that we can see/hear/smell.
Apartfrom the dismal clothes the rest was pure entertainment. A full housewith all the local socialites in full attendance no one could complainabout the lack of audience at this show. Kanadda actors Diganth andAindrita Ray were the show stoppers of the show. After having gottensuch a beautiful showstopper we wonder what possessed the designer tomake her dress up in borrowed pieces of clothing with a fish scale topand a sheath of cloth posed as a skirt and a cape longer thansuperman's which was tied around her shoulders with knots uhhhmmmmdunno what was playing in the designer's mind. If you want get moreinformation you can click here Fashion Week Coverage and find details.
Awell put together collection consisting of mainly whites and beigesDelhi based designer Samant Chauhan presented his Spring/Summer 2010collection at the BFW today which comprised of both men's and women'swear. The invitee designers seem to be the only ones sticking to someseason. He presented a completely fresh collection called the 'GreenCollar' using linen, bhagalpur silk and his patented ahimsa silk. The30 pieces were like a wave of fresh white energy. His collection wasinspired by the collared executive who would want to do his little bitfor the green movement. Bandhgala jackets accessorized with leatherbelts, armbands and satchel bags stood out in the collection as did thedresses and shifts teamed with ruffled boyfriend shorts. Talking aboutBFW Samant said, "The response that I am getting from the collection isquite a surprise. I was not really expecting sales as I was invited toshow here." He already has a client base here as he did participate ina few of the menswear weeks organized by Prasad Bidappa some two yearsback. “People from Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are coming up toask me about my collections. Nothing concrete has happened as of now asit was just a meeting in passing. I will be meeting them tomorrow totake things forward." On the fashion scene he commented, "The fashionaudience in Bangalore is very literate. They know what they want. Forme the opportunity to showcase my collection at BFW helped me to gathervaluable feedback about my collections." In Bangalore you will see himat Opus and Cheeros very often as he enjoys the Bangalore hospitalityand awesome weather.
French designer probably most well known for his tattoo art-inspired Ed Hardy clothing line plans to buy MJ'shouse and turn it into MJ memorial. No, not Neverland I am talking about, it's the one he was renting for $100,000 a month in LA. The US based designer, known for his Von Dutch and Ed Hardy collections, plans to create a Jacko-themed complex similar to Elvis Presley's Graceland and to open it for public every year on 25th of June. The 50-year-old singer Jackson reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at the Audigier mansion on Thursday 25th of June 09 and died hours later. Rather than renting out the seven-bedroom home again, the designer, who leases the estate from Ed Hardy CEO Hubert Guez, plans to relocate his headquarters there in December 09. Ok, if you are wondering about MJ being friends with Audigier then let me tell you, to quote a Michael Jackson song, "You Are Not Alone" Audigier apparently became fast friends with Michael in 2008 when the two made each other's acquaintance.
Jackson even made an appearance at Audigier's birthday party. Well, as brief as their friendship was, Audigier now feels so inspired by his late friend's passing that he is buying the house to give a Tribute to the 'King of Pop' Michel Jackson. Just to inform you Colony Capital bought the California ranch in 2008 for 20 million pounds ($32 million) and is keen to sell. Never land is now worth an estimated 60 million pounds. Though it’s a nice gesture however the point to be considered is how the Jackson family feels about it.
The Paris Couture Week has definitely witnessed some breathtaking designs and creations from the famed fashion houses. Unlike the previous collection, fashionist as present out there approved and accepted its new creation from the house of Valentino. Taking the design legacy forward, the designer duo successfully took over from their precursor Alessandra Facchinetti by presenting their second haute couture collection. The celebrated shade of red was found missing from the Valentino runway after the designer Valentino Garavani retired. And this time, the co-creative directors, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli chose black, beige, multiple variations of grey that include metallic and gunmetal as their color palette. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who were the former accessories designers of the house are definitely taking Valentino in a totally new direction. With what Piccoli called, A story of shadows, the collection featured leggy dresses and miniskirts which came with ruffles, lace, in shades of blacks that provided a young, sexy and seductive look.
Bustiers in nude tulle put the foundation of the two-toned collection, which was overlaid by panels of black peek-a-boo lace. The thigh-skimming skirts offered that perfect ladylike look. Taking the show ahead, the leggy dresses and miniskirts were followed by floor-length gown made from tufts of black tulle, teamed up with a beige bustier. Along with tunic dresses, the runway also witnessed some numbers of crinoline skirts that flared in the back. The designer used quite a bit of lace in chiffon and organza with encrusted and crinoline flashes. Some of the dresses had the simplicity of t-shirts, others came with short dance skirts, bustled and ruffled and sometimes glinting with muted silver beading. The detailed craftsmanship can be easily seen in each ripple and shadow layers of the tulle. The models were given a nude look with not much make-up. The headpieces with extravagant organza volume were amazing.
Since the year 1978, Amrapali has become synonymous with fine handcrafted jewellery made of silver and gold. The fine craftsmanship and the original expressions are truly represented by the magnificence and the brilliance of every piece that Amrapali manufactures. Their Collection has a broad range for wearers who appreciate beautiful and delicate jewellery. Squares, circles, triangles, hexagons, cones and cubes…The designers at Amrapali lifted them out of the pages of geometry textbooks and used them to create an eclectic new jewellery collection called "The Magic of Geometry". Some pieces have a distinctly youthful, funky feel, while in some you’ll find symmetry and texture stylishly juxtaposed. For information you can click hare Models Photos and get details
Some are boldness personified, demanding to be noticed. Yet others are sheer fun, radiating an air of mischief. In each, geometric concepts are at the core. Even Euclid would have approved! "Geometry has always been considered as the first step while drawing or sketching. The collection can be worn with ethnic and western dresses and is acceptable universally. The unique feature lies down the fact that these designs are eternal and never goes out of fashion," says Rajeev Arora of Amrapali. The latest buzz in the fashion circuit is the emergence of two-toned jewellery. Designers in Europe, Turkey and Italy are all following this trend and I am proud to inform that Amrapali was the first to start this trend in Indian two years back, he added. On asking about future plans he said, "we are all set to participate in the JA Show in New York, going to be held from 26-29 July with our new collection. We will also be showcasing our collections at a jewellery trade event called International Jewellery London in September.
The latest offering from the house of Versace is the Vanitas Collection which is a deadly combination of elegant design and sinuous graphics. The collection comprising of women's ready to wear clothing, accessories, bijoux, embellishments and eyewear is embossed with the historic and distinctive Versace logo. This assortment of iconic items pays tribute to the evolutionary development of the Maison's olden times, tradition, and the DNA of this unique symbol. The Vanitas 'bow' is an original ornamental motif created by Gianni Versace and this pays homage to creativity, geometric perfection and decor.
The ready-to-wear women's wear range under the Versace Vanitas Fall-Winter 2010 collection showcases interplay of embellishments, surface decoration and graphic design. The ensemble include tops, dresses, trousers and coats in plethora of colours like fuchsia, cobalt blue, violet, metallics, beige, black, charcoal grey and strong green.
Inspired by contemporary minimalism, the eyewear collection features a selection of sunglasses in wraparound, oversized shapes, and prescription eyewear. The sophisticated vintage-inspired 60s style frames are presented in a colour spectrum of warm pastels, classic strong black, white, red, tortoise shell and claret tones, and in delicate shades of violet and champagne. Claiming a chic and feminine look, the prescription eyewear features the sinuous bow design in coloured enamel.
In order to give you that perfect stunning look, the brand has a spectacular line of accessories spanning from decorative silk scarves, bijoux, embellishments, bags, shoes and belts. Crafted in pure nappa leather and luxurious patent leather, the striking Vanitas handbags and clutches feature the Vanitas bow as a decorative closure element. When it comes to adorning your feet, Versace offers you the best options. The collection ranges from satin high heel evening sandals, leather nappa high heel day pumps, and peep toe patent high leather pumps, to flat ballerina style pumps. For all the gorgeous women, who love to beautify themselves with the precious and semi-precious stones will not be able to resist themselves because this is the bijoux line by Versace which comprise stylish rings, bracelets and necklaces, all polished in shades of yellow gold, silver and bronze coloured metals. Leena also ended a long going debate whether weight training is after all a healthy way to exercise. "It is only by calculated and continuous weight training that a person can increase his bone marrow. All other forms of working out are either related to overall health or result in increasing suppleness and stamina. This is a scientifically proven fact." More information you can click fashion designers and get details.
Candice seemed in a light mood. "It's nice to know your inside on and off. And I have scored an optimum figure, so I am very happy." Poor nutrition, lack of exercising, indulgence in smoking, no exposure to natural sun light; are some of the causes that lead to weak bones. No wonder then, there hung a skeleton with a cigarette in the mouth, suggestive of the hazards of smoking. Leena also asserted that for synthesis of Vitamin D, one can absorb sun light at anytime of the day, but as the day progresses the rays may be harmful for skin. "Hence mornings are recommended. Evenings generally are laden with pollution" she signs off.
One of the leading fashion brands, MANGO, announced Scarlett Johansson as the new face for their Autumn-Winter 09 campaigns. The event officially occurred on 13th of July in the Hotel AC Santo Mauro in Madrid, Spain. The gorgeous actress fits in perfect for the image of an extraordinary personality, embodying the ideal of the urban daring woman that Mango targets. Johansson is 'invariably delighted' to be part of it, confirmed media sources. Presenting the perfect persona of stylish talented and sensual women, Scarlett is well known for her versatility in the works she has done. "Scarlett is an extraordinary personality, fun, young. She's Mango's ideal urban woman, independent and cosmopolitan" quoted the brand's spokesperson in Spain.
Scarlett, 24, is taking over from Penelope Cruz, who had a four-season run with the Barcelona-based clothing company. Fittingly enough, both actresses starred in Woody Allen's flick Vicky Christina Barcelona! Scarlett posed in new Mango designs during the photo shoot by the renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti at Los Angeles. The shoot happened under the style guidance of Damian Sanchez, Mango's Creative Director and Board Member with Hair and make-up by Bob Recine and Aaron de Mey. This season, Mango's new collection would be influenced by the wild 80's. Little bold look with emphasized shoulders in suits, jackets and outerwear. Keeping the silhouettes narrow at the bottom half, skin-fit trousers, leggings and pencil skirts are the key styles presented by Mango for the coming season. More information you can click Fashion Designers and get more details.
Artificial leathers and woolen fabrics embellished with rhinestones and zips, sequins, sparkling studs add to the glam factor while providing warmth as well. Animal prints provide movement in the designs. Black and grey are the key colours in the palette, with a tinge of cobalt blue and maroon making the collection one of the best examples of functional luxury with sensual designs. She is one name that has run synonymous with fitness for over two decades now. Recently, Mumbai saw ace fitness guru Leena Mogre jolt people back to reality.
well at least figuratively speaking! At Leena Mogre's Fitness, the eponymous gym, she conducted a session for Bone Density Test which saw models Candice Pinto, Diandra Soares and television actors Makrand Deshpande, Prachi Desai and the likes volunteer. "We have a member who is an orthopedic surgeon", says Leena, "his name is Dr. Rakesh Nair. He is the one who organised this seminar." She goes on to explain that it is a painless, two min procedure carried out by a specialist who knows how to operate a bone density meter. "Bones form your endoskeleton and lay the foundation to your body, but we tend to take them for granted. A nutritious and healthy living is extremely crucial to maintain high bone density levels."
This season the trend is more about flaunting some mannish things from 'his' wardrobe by the cosmopolitan women. First it was Katie Holmes, who marked a trend in denims by wearing the Boyfriend jeans and now it's the turn of the accessory brand, Fossil to come out with its new range of Boyfriend watches that will enhance the casual look of all you trendy girls. Mr Vasant Nangia, Country Manager, Fossil said, "While flirty, feminine style has been eternally around, currently it's the 'boyfriend' look in news. Fossil's new collection is inspired by this trend and showcases a 70's synthesis of natural texture, vintage colour, and pieced patchworks, designed to be mixed, matched, and styled with the existing women's wardrobe. This big, oversized series of watches is a classic men's style that has been specially redesigned for women with bold features and multi functionality." Inspired by the Bohemian movement, American culture and keeping in mind the men’s fashion this season, the collection will surely allure girls to come out of the coop of felinity and go out for the casual and fussy image makeover.
"We at Fossil have crafted this collection with high quality materials like glazed leathers that develops a rich patina over time, antiqued brass hardware and lush menswear fabrics. Signifying a lifestyle of freedom and authentic expression, these large dial timepieces integrate both the past and the present. Its authentic vintage made modern look, gives a chance to the girls to wear their boys on their wrist!" he ended. So girls, you can enhance your wrists with these latest over-sized watches by paying a price that falls between Rs 6,495-8,795 and will be available at all lifestyle stores. Exuding sophistication with elegant interiors, Terroir has found their new destination in the form of Galaxy Hotel where Mr. Vivek Sharma (GM, Galaxy Hotel) and Magandeep Singh Sommelier) hosted the party to mark the remarkable grand launch of the stylish urban wine bar on 16th July. The party began with welcome cocktails followed by a sit down dinner. Terroir features a diverse selection of steaks and grills complimented by a well paired wine menu which was enjoyed thoroughly by the guests present.
They all were busy experiencing the warmth of this urban lounge with its convivial setting and the hearty flavours of its gourmet meals. Seen at the launch were the Capital’s crème de la crème and the glitterati- Manju and Bobby Grover, Purnima and Sarabjit Dhawan, Vani Tripathi, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Neelam Pratap Rudy, Sumeet Nair and Geetanjali Kashyap, Bhaich and Patel, Gunjan and Jatin Kocchar, Nikhil and Vidushi Mehra, Rahul Jain, Ashwin and Anki Khurana, Mihoko Tamamura from United Nations and many more. For more information you can visit fashion shows and get more details.
Manchester United Food and Beverage (Asia) Pvt Ltd and Billionaire Sports Pvt Ltd proudly announced the launch of India’s first ever Manchester United Restaurant and Bar in the country on July 14th at the Intercontinental, Marine Drive. Key design features of the outlets include the Wall of Fame, the Skybox, the Dugout area and giant projector screens to screen ‘live’ telecast of soccer games and other major sporting events. There is also the popular Managers Bench, a replica of the area where coach and players meet at the playing field and a lively island bar with video walls showing live telecasts of all major sports events. For more information you can visit fashion shows and get more details.
The perfect setting to enjoy a great game with friends Sachin Kohli and Jatin Suri of Billionaire Sports Pvt Ltd are responsible for bringing the esteemed Manchester United Cafe/Restaurant and Bar to the country. The flagship outlet, Manchester United Restaurant and Bar will be at Nirmal Lifestyle Mall and is slated to open up by the end of this year. On the announcement of the launch of Manchester United Restaurant and Bar, Andy Yun, Chief Executive Officer of MUFB Asia said, "India is one of the few markets in the world which offers enormous potential and we believe them to be immense for Manchester United Restaurant and Bar."
Sachin Kohli informed "We would also be bringing all the much awaited Manchester United merchandise for the first time to the country.” Suvrangsu Mukherjee from the subcontinent said “We are sure that these outlets will help bring the brand closer to consumers apart from offering world class cuisine and a stadium like atmosphere during the screening of matches." Manchester United Restaurant and Bar is a full service, casual all-day dining restaurants that feature predominantly western cuisine and local specialties to suit the taste buds of diners across the region. In addition, there is also strong emphasis on creative cocktails, live telecast of sports events, live entertainment from popular artistes and special themed parties. It is a place where likeminded individuals gather over great drinks and food, to share a laugh.
Adding to it, Ekta excitedly said, "Yes, the gowns are very stylish and trendy. It very much goes with my personality. I’m a very vintage person and the gown which I’ve finalized has some old day charm to it. The dress is very flowy and has a lot of drama to it. The colours are fabulous. Though I would not like to reveal the colour which I’ve chosen for the finale gown, I want people to check out themselves. I’m very superstitious about all this." (Ohhoo alas, the designers have already revealed the colour of the gown but we’ll respect Ekta’s superstition). The gowns and dresses have been dyed in a colour palette which includes royal blue, pale blue, shining off white, versatile black and pinkish red. Nainika said, "The gowns are highlighting a mermaid cut and are crafted with a mix of lycra and georgette." They started with a princess cut gown, the designers then finalized the mermaid cut gowns with tube a neck and flared shoulders as they feel it will enhance her figure the best and will also offer a feminine and elegant look.
Diamonds are girl’s best friend but what if it is not within your
budget? No worries, Gordon Max has the solution to it. Satisfying the
needs of today’s women by providing them with affordable elegance and
everlasting brilliance, the brand recently opened its new store at the
Great India Place in Noida providing exceptionally brilliant stimulants
that have the same appeal as the highest grade, naturally formed
diamonds. “Gordon Max premium quality stimulants are hand cut and hand
polished into the proportion of ‘hearts and arrows’, giving a visual
effect seen in round shaped diamonds ensuring maximum brilliance and
fire and providing a wide selection of old mine cuts to modern and
contemporary ones” said Ms. Saraswathi Arjun an, Managing Director,
Zuna International Ltd (master franchise of Gordon max India and
subcontinent). The store provides in house certification for cut, size
and colour. A hologram certifying every single Gordon Max diamond
stimulant is hand cut, hand polished by master diamond cutters. “India
is well known for its diamond jewellery. However, there is lack of
choices and quality when it comes to these manmade stones. Although no
one has introduced premium quality stimulants in a big way in India
yet, we are confident that consumers would appreciate that now they
have a choice of wearing diamonds at a very affordable price tag
without compromising on the quality or the eye”, she shared. From
pristine colour less to fancy vivid colours, the store will provide you
exquisite and limited European designs. If you want to get more
information you visit Models Photos and get details.
The pieces can be found in various sizes from 0.25ct up to 12ct, in
many cuts such as round brilliant in hearts and arrows proportions,
princess, emerald, heart and many others. But what attracts us the most
is the excellent quality versus price ratio which is 90% of the natural
diamonds characteristics with just 4% of the cost. Here comes the price
range, the lowest is Rs 6100 for 0.34 carat and it goes to Rs 53,700
for 8 carat. Earlier it was in the habit of all those women to keep
their natural diamonds safely locked away in security deposits due to
the high value and huge responsibility that comes with wearing one. But
with Gordon Max around the corner, every lady can enjoy wearing her
diamonds every day, without losing her peace of mind. We promised to
keep you posted on the efforts Miss Universe aspirant Ekta Chaudhary
and the best designers of the country are putting in to bring back the
crown. here we are with one more update. Gauri and Nainika who is
designing her Grand Finale gown which she will be flaunting at the Miss
Universe 2009 pageant in August held a fitting session recently at
their well equipped design studio at Saket in the capital. “Ekta is
very different from others,” Nainika opines, “While others are eager on
portraying a sexy image for the beauty pageants with cleavage revealing
and back displaying gowns, it was very sensible of Ekta to go for a
classic look.”
Manchester United Food and Beverage (Asia) Pvt Ltd and Billionaire Sports Pvt Ltd proudly announced the launch of India’s first ever Manchester United Restaurant and Bar in the country on July 14th at the Intercontinental, Marine Drive. Key design features of the outlets include the Wall of Fame, the Skybox, the Dugout area and giant projector screens to screen 'live' telecast of soccer games and other major sporting events. There is also the popular Managers Bench, a replica of the area where coach and players meet at the playing field and a lively island bar with video walls showing live telecasts of all major sports events. The perfect setting to enjoy a great game with friends Sachin Kohli and Jatin Suri of Billionaire Sports Pvt Ltd are responsible for bringing the esteemed Manchester United Cafe/Restaurant and Bar to the country. The flagship outlet, Manchester United Restaurant and Bar will be at Nirmal Lifestyle Mall and is slated to open up by the end of this year. On the announcement of the launch of Manchester United Restaurant and Bar, Andy Yun, Chief Executive Officer of MUFB Asia said, "India is one of the few markets in the world which offers enormous potential and we believe them to be immense for Manchester United Restaurant and Bar."
Sachin Kohli informed "We would also be bringing all the much awaited Manchester United merchandise for the first time to the country." Suvrangsu Mukherjee from the subcontinent said "We are sure that these outlets will help bring the brand closer to consumers apart from offering world class cuisine and a stadium like atmosphere during the screening of matches." Manchester United Restaurant and Bar is a full service, casual all-day dining restaurants that feature predominantly western cuisine and local specialties to suit the taste buds of diners across the region. In addition, there is also strong emphasis on creative cocktails, live telecast of sports events, live entertainment from popular artistes and special themed parties. It is a place where likeminded individuals gather over great drinks and food, to share a laugh. Adding to it, Ekta excitedly said, "Yes, the gowns are very stylish and trendy. It very much goes with my personality. I am a very vintage person and the gown which I have finalized has some old day charm to it. The dress is very flowy and has a lot of drama to it. The colours are fabulous. Though I would not like to reveal the colour which I have chosen for the finale gown, I want people to check out themselves. I am very superstitious about all this." (Ohhoo alas, the designers have already revealed the colour of the gown but we’ll respect Ekta's superstition). The gowns and dresses have been dyed in a colour palette which includes royal blue, pale blue, shining off white, versatile black and pinkish red. For more information you can click Models Photos and get details.
Nainika said, "The gowns are highlighting a mermaid cut and are crafted with a mix of lycra and georgette." They started with a princess cut gown, the designers then finalized the mermaid cut gowns with tube a neck and flared shoulders as they feel it will enhance her figure the best and will also offer a feminine and elegant look.