Monthly Archives: July 2016

#FENDIRUMI Pop at Harrods

FENDI will celebrate the opening of its first #Fendirumi pop-up at Harrods on Thursday 4th August, FENDI welcomes the arrival of two celebrity guests, the Fendirumi themselves – Piro-chan and Bug-kun. “Japanese pop culture and kigurumi-mania gave me the idea of having two Fendi mascots to attend our events, shows and openings. The Fendirumi embody the spirit of Fendi Fun,” says Silvia Venturini Fendi.
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Visitors to the pop-up will enter the Fendirumi world, a vibrant and visually arresting space that reflects the furry characters’ personalities. Hundreds of bell jars with rotating miniature Fendirumi will line the walls. Exclusive products will be merchandised from an enormous pink Ape car (the traditional three-wheeled Italian vehicle). Meanwhile, a specially created Fendirumi cartoon will be shown on a vast LED screen, offering an ideal backdrop when the mascots pop in to surprise guests, who can meet and take selfies with them.
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Kamangari by Reynu Taandon for #ICW2016

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Reynu Taandon’s Kamangari is a contemporary tale infused with a modern twist… inspired from the beauty & grandeur of Rajasthan. Fashion changes with every seasonal breeze but traditional clothing has come to a point where it is tagged as vintage. Evoking a spirit of royalty in every seam and stitch, Reynu’s collection is for the ‘new-age’ bride – a girl that redefines the conventional bridal fashion with all that is modern along with an imperial twist!

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Every silhouette reflects Rajasthan’s ethnic heritage – ranging from meticulously handcrafted foil printing to usage of block prints on vibrant Chanderi fabrics. To put it differently, the cuts, colors, fabric and crafts of this collection recreate Rajasthan on a vivid palette. Swirling lehengas, dramatic backs and extravagant anarkalis, bespeaks of royalty, is a perfect fit for the modern bride who not only wishes to retain her originality but also reflect the intensity of emotions through the silhouettes she dons.

Sania Mirza: An Ace against ODDS

430Sania Mirza chose to wear classy pineapple dress from Designer Rinku Sobti for her book launch Ace against Odd in Delhi. The book captures Sania’s journey of becoming World No.1 tennis player in women’s doubles and the roadblocks that she encountered while realizing her dream.

Relive at Rainforest Restobar

430 0Crème de la crème of Mumbai including Kim Sharma, Amit Sadh, Malini Agarwal, Zaheer Khan, Mandira Bedi, Madhoo Shah, Manasi Scott, Kushal Punjabi and many more descended at the launch of south Mumbai’s latest wild dining experience ‘Rainforest Restobar’ at High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.

Rainforest an award winning chain of restaurants offers a scrumptious selection of delicacies across Indian, Italian and Chinese cuisines to satiate every palate. WIth Prawn Cocktail, Pasta Platters, Cheese Fondue, Risotto are few of their specialties from their Italian menu. One can indulge in Aragosta Alla Busera, Murgh Mussallam and a variety of Sizzlers. For those craving some sugary delights Tiramisu, Baileys Delight and the Caramel Honey Tossed Noodles are a must try in their menu.

Kanishk Mehta store launch

430 0Designer Kanishk Mehta established his namesake store in the presence of actor Raj Kumar Rao and director Akbar Khan at JMD Regent Arcade in Gurgaon, recently.

The store is dedicated to men’s wear, has a collection of individual garments including business suits, trousers, jackets, waistcoats, shoes and accessories and a wide range of bespoke items to provide its clients from single items to complete wardrobes.

Special Collection Preview at Fantastique

430KICHU by Kichu Dandiya unveiled her latest fashion jewellery collection RAWRR along with Mayank Anand Shraddha Nigam and Verandah by Anjali also previewed their latest collections, at FANTASTIQUE by Abu Sandeep at their store in Colaba.

The launch was hosted by Abu Jani and CEO Saudamini Mattu along with designers Kichu Dandiya, Mayank Anand Shraddha Nigam, and Anjali Patel Mehta. Present were clients, friends and locals such as Dimple Kapadia, Twinkle Khanna, Ram Shergill, Divya Thakur and many more.

A Queen’s Ransom in Lahore, Pakistan

430 14A sensational evening saw guests dressed in their best, to witness a glamorous unveil of Diva’ni’s new coffee table book ‘A Queen’s Ransom followed by an exclusive screening of Sultan.

The fashion brand built at the edge of cinema and reality has opened its doors in Pakistan this July with the first international couture flagship store, to be launched in Lahore. Having designed and styled the wedding look for Anushka Sharma in Sultan, the sequence in the film incorporates handcrafted traditional chikankaari ensemble embellished with bespoke technique of zardozi, including elements of kundan, gota, dabka & naqshi for the bride.

The ceremonial evening progressed with a soiree which saw Actor Fawad Khan with his family Sadaf Fawad and Ayaan Khan, Actor Ali Zafar and his wife Ayesha Fazli, Aden Rehan – Model and publicist, Sehyr Anis – Lahore based designer/socialite, Anusheh Asad – Pakistani model and a makeup artist, Erum Ahmed – CEO of So Kamal (Pakistan based clothing brand), Kamiar Rokni – popular Pakistani fashion designer and Zarmina Masud Khan- fashion designer along with film maker Umair Fazli with his wife Fatima Fazli, socialites Fatin Gondal (entrepreneur).

Bounipun and Nachiket Barve Winners of 2016/17 IWP

Bounipun and Nachiket Barve were announced as the menswear and womenswear winners, respectively, of the 2016/17 International Woolmark Prize India, Pakistan & Middle East regional final, at an awards event held in Mumbai, India.

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Mumbai based Nachiket Barve is attuned to a design philosophy that is global in his aesthetic, but local in techniques and resources by working extensively with craft techniques learnt by artisans over generations. Aiming to design a product that is emotional, timeless and unique, in his winning look, Nachiket used a mixture of felted applique, hand embroidery and digital print.

Bounipun redefines menswear landscape by adopting Kashmir craft practices, working with skilled locals to present historic artistry to a global audience, creating a signature style that fuses contemporary minimalism with classic heritage. Born and raised in Kashmir, designers Zubair and Renni Kirmani presented a three piece look including 3D laser cutting and looping techniques.

“The Prize has been institutionalized since 1950 and continues to be celebrated internationally,” stated Manish Malhotra. “It is a progressive platform for designers to explore creativity and push their designs forward. This is indeed an incredible opportunity for them to innovate and experiment with the versatility of one of the most luxurious fibers – wool.”

For the next six months, the winning designers will be required to develop a capsule collection in Merino wool, to be showcased at one of two extraordinary events that will highlight the six menswear finalists and six womenswear finalists selected from across the globe. The final for menswear will be held on schedule during London Collections Men and the womenswear final will be held in Paris, both in January 2017.

Tarun Tahiliani Bridal & Couture for #ICW2016

Tarun Tahiliani will be presenting ‘The Last Dance of the Courtesans’ – the Bridal and Couture Collection at India Couture Week, 21st July, 2016 at 9:30 pm, Durbar Hall, Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi.

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His latest couture collection “Last Dance of the Courtesan” is a tribute, and acknowledgement to the highest bastions of culture, poetry, dance and finesse. The atelier weaves a story where sensuality meets sensibility and mystery unravels itself in surreptitious layers with seductive glory.