Tamana children enliven the runway with Khadi and handloom ensembles as ten designers dress them for Walk of  happiness, at the annual event in the capital…

The NGO Tamana in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) organised its annual  ‘Walk of Happiness’ show, titled “Fashion Beyond Boundaries” (Khadi & handloom) co-hosted by the Hyatt Regency, Delhi.

The Chief Guest of the event was Shri UP Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, who was felicitated with the torchbearer of the year 2022 award, for his contribution to the handloom sector. Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud was also present besides several other distinguished guests.

The event began on a soulful note, with an unforgettable performance by Diwakar of Sa Re Ga Ma Little Champs fame. Tamana along-with her mother Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri Dr Shayama Chona and the designers closed the show carrying the National Flag, supporting the #HarGharTiranga campaign.

The designers set the rhythm as the Tamana Kids were beautifully dressed in maroon, mehendi green, haldi, indigo and natural white, while the menswear designers paired Khadi with exquisite woollen fabrics, handwoven by the women weavers of Almora (Uttarakhand). The Tamana ambassadors walked the ‘Walk of happiness alongside distinguished designers Anju Modi, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Payal Jain, Namrata Joshipura, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Reynu Taandon, Pawan Sachdeva, Dhruv Vaish, Neetu Singh and Abhi Singh.

A soiree dedicated to masculine elegance: Chopard kicked off its festive activities at the Cannes Film Festival with its traditional Gentlemen’s Evening. This prestigious event celebrating the Maison’s watch collections was organised at the joint invitation of Co-Presidents Caroline and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele on the Chopard Rooftop, specially decorated to recreate the atmosphere of an English club. It was honoured by the attendance of numerous guests including legendary racing drivers and official Chopard Ambassadors Jacky Ickx and Romain Dumas, both brilliantly personifying the gentlemen for whom Chopard timepieces are intended. Pop-soul band Kimberose set the vibe for this memorable occasion of the Cannes fortnight.

It has become a tradition that each edition of the Cannes Film Festival, to which Chopard has been an official partner for 25 years, sees the Chopard Rooftop host an evening for gentlemen gathered on La Croisette. Organised at the joint invitation of Co-Presidents, Caroline and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the event celebrates the watchmaking expertise cultivated by the Maison’s artisans and embodied in the L.U.C. collection – which is celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year – as well as the Alpine Eagle and Mille Miglia.

The Chopard Rooftop, whose panoramic terrace offers breathtaking views across the bay of Cannes, featured a warm, cosy decorative theme reminiscent of English clubs. Executive chefs Arnaud Faye of La Chèvre d’Or restaurant (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) and Christian Sinicropi of La Palme d’Or restaurant were in charge of the cuisine. Their dishes were accompanied by Monestier Latour wines (from Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s vineyard in Bergerac) and Perrier-Jouët “Blanc de blancs” champagne. Guests also had an opportunity to enjoy cocktails prepared by Campari, as well as a cigar bar.

 

The evening ended with French pop-soul band Kimberose bringing the entire audience to its feet with songs Back on My Feet, Escape and Sober.

 

 

The Costume Institute’s Met Gala 2022’s theme, In America: An Anthology of Fashion is the second portion of a two-part exhibition exploring fashion with sartorial narratives that relate to the complex and layered histories of the American wing period rooms.  Vis-a-vis to last year’s, the ‘Lexicon of Fashion’ theme which was an ‘expansive’ exploration of fashion in the U.S. which established the historical foundations of American style.

Men’s and women’s dress dating from the eighteenth century to the present will be featured in vignettes installed in select period rooms spanning ca. 1805 to 1915: a Shaker Retiring Room from the 1830s; a nineteenth-century parlor from Richmond, Virginia; a panoramic 1819 mural of Versailles; and a twentieth-century living room designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, among others.

Lets explore these mise-en-scènes role of dresses amongst the celebrities dressed for the MET in this years Anthology of Fashion. Gucci dressed Dakota Johnson, Jessica Chastain, Jared Leto, Billie Eilish, Jodie Turner-Smith  to name a few for The 2022 Met Gala.

Payal Kapoor & Vandana Malhotra recently celebrated the amalgamation of art with fashion. It was the first time a gallery space showcased original tribal art with a beautiful clothing collection of spring-summer 2022  designed by Vandana Malhotra. The starry evening materialized as the charm of tribal art or ‘primitive art’. This show celebrates creativity. The collection was displayed to give tribal art and culture a different point of view for art enthusiasts; this merged with the beguiling fashion pieces of Vandana Malhotra who has always believed in the synergy of Art and Design.

Her Sartorial Expression this season, is one of Minimalistic and Classic Silhouettes, providing a Tabularasa that is then Beautified with Intricate Embroideries, Romantic Florals mingling with Fluid Abstracts, in a Palette of Soft Pinks, Nudes, and Ivories and the dazzling Jewellery displayed beautifully on the muses by Amit Mehra.

The event was attended by Nirvan Sing, Mriganka Singh, Kamal Modi, Asha Kamal Modi, Tanisha Mohan, Surita Tandon, Timsy Anand, Chandani Nath Israni, Vinita Jain, Sheeta Bawa Singh, Neeva Jain, Artist George Martin, Anderi Rzheussky ambassador of republic of Belarus, Artist Roy Thomas, Art Curator Sumeet Chopra, Artist Surita Tandon, Interior Designer Shaunali  Nanda, Shobha Broota, Karma Dhingra.

Payal Kapoor, Founder Arushi Arts said “Initially, starting a gallery was a challenge, as not many people were interested in art. And even collecting it. But when I had my first art show of Indian art, which also turned out to be a success, it gave me immense confidence. I am very excited to host the evening filled with art, fashion and everything that portrays beauty in life. Getting to experience this with people who appreciate art and beauty is just a cherry on top.”

Designer Vandana Malhotra said, “The last couple of years have made us all appreciate the value of coming together as a community, and I am delighted to host an evening that celebrates Fashion, Art, and Design along with fellow connoisseurs, Arushi Art where we aspire to reignite the passion for beauty along with its lovers!”

JJ Valaya’s sumptuous new flagship fashion & luxury interiors store brings the complete Valaya experience to India’s capital city…

Welcome to the World of Valaya — the all new flagship experience of celebrated couturier JJ Valaya, one that redefines the benchmarks of luxury fashion and lifestyle in India. Housed at the JW Marriott Hotel In Aerocity New Delhi, the World of Valaya is a 12000 square feet, two-story concept store that will feature the designer’s three primary loves under one roof — Fashion, Home, and Photography.

Designed by Valaya Home, the luxurious multidisciplinary space remains rooted in quintessential JJ Valaya sensibilities. Every product at the store has been designed, developed or curated by the master couturier, reflecting the synergy of modern, maximalist, and multi-cultural elements.

The ground level showcases the all-new-bridge-to-luxury JJ Valaya fashion brand: JJV (which debuts with an eco-conscious collection made from TENCEL LUXE), a line of consciously made fashion jewellery, Mr. Valaya’s books on Photography, fashion accessories such as pocket squares, cufflinks, scarves and belts and a selection of VALAYA Home furniture.

As you walk down the Art Deco inspired staircase into the capacious lower level, you will find yourself standing under a grand chandelier in the resplendent Jamawar Lobby featuring walls fabricated using original antique jamawar shawls and inlays for the Art Deco flooring. This leads to the central artery of the space, the grand passage in a black and white checkered floor with a signature chevron patterned ceiling illuminated by a series of pendant lights.

To the left of the central passage lies the fashion section housing the womenswear & menswear collections, a couture museum showcasing single-edition masterpieces, a precious jewelry showcase, and the private lounge for bespoke consultations, Le Salon du Musee. Here one will find the legendary Valaya embroideries in the finest of Couture for women and men besides a showcase of the Fabled Alika Jacket, The Shifting Leaves Chevron Line as well as a line of Jhalamand House shirts. Also featured here is a line of Mens Shoes, Cufflinks, pocket squares and buttons and scarves, belts and headbands for women. This space also introduces the Valaya line of precious jewellery (drafted in association with Jagdish Jewellers Chandigarh, creators of the maharaja’s jewels since 1866)

To the right of the alley, a black archway with a pair of signature JJ wall tapestries leads you to the central Altar lobby of the JJ Valaya Home section where you can meander through five seamlessly interconnected zones —The living room, The bar with its dedicated lounge, The dining room and the bedroom.

Marked by a cohesive design language, Valaya Home is where the brand’s core ethos again comes alive, that of the Royal Nomad with a penchant for Art Deco. Here, expect to find the all new line of VALAYA fine furniture, lush carpets, lighting solutions and fine art. In addition, rare vintage finds handpicked by the designer himself, sourced from the Far East, Turkey, the orient and the interiors of India, as well as the complete oeuvre of the designer’s fine art photography.

“The whole concept of having a Valaya home experience as part of the World of Valaya is to showcase the look and feel of what our sensibilities can create in spaces. We are here to introduce to the world a VALAYA lifestyle in our own unique language of sophisticated grandeur. We strongly believe that whoever comes to shop with us for clothes would have a natural affinity towards Valaya Home and vice versa,” says JJ Valaya.

The designer attributes his love for cohesive spaces to his first standalone fashion and lifestyle store back in 1996, which was spread across a stately one-acre farm in New Delhi’s Chattarpur area, and was the forerunner to the present World of Valaya: “The Valaya brand has always been known for larger-than-life experiences. It has a history of doing things that are ahead of its time, large, industry-firsts and special; In 2022, as we get set to celebrate 30 years of our brand in fashion, I am very confident that the World of Valaya will herald a new chapter for luxury in India.”

Anamika Khanna, JJ Valaya, Manish Malhotra, Asha Kochhar & Vidyun Singh were inducted into the Couture Hall of Fame for their contribution by the FDCI at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi.

The second edition of the FDCI Couture Hall of Fame gave away the awards to the Indian design space who’s contribution has been exemplary. The dialogue they have with textures, movement, fabrics and craftsmanship over the years and showcase their innate ability to create passionately.

In continuation with the first edition, it was an evening of glamour and witty introductions by Rajiv Makhani, as the leading lights of Couture Hall of Fame Awards, named Anamika Khanna for nurturing the language of design and acclaimed for her timeless, detailed pieces.

The czar of embroideries, who adds his magical touch with a royal edge, JJ Valaya, Bollywood’s favourite designer, Manish Malhotra, Media Makers Asha Kochhar & Vidyun Singh for their contribution to the Indian fashion universe were felicitated by Couture Hall of Fame Award.

The beauty of the evening was the soul stirring music by Taufiq Qureshi, who performed on the stage and kept the well-heeled audience mesmerised by his rhythm. While Sahil Vasudeva played on the piano keeping the night engaging, accompanied by violinist Madina Abaeva, who enthralled guests with her tunes at the Couture Hall of Fame Awards.

House of Multi Story and Liza Varma’s collaborate with leading designers for a Pop up Fashion Show and Exhibition at Magnolia Club, gurugram.

The technology hub and posh residential area of HNI’S of Northern India experienced the most talk of the town fashion exhibition and showcase curated by House of Multi Story and renowned Show Director and former Femina Miss India Liza Varma with support from KkomalChawla of Style Souk .

The Pop Fashion Exhibition showcased top designers Rohit Bal, Genes Lecoanet Hemant, Charu Parashar, Joy Mitra Purple Potato, Turquoise Studio, Bibi Russell , Indiya by Nayanika, Urvashi Kaur, Ambar Pariddi Sahay to name a few. The exhibition brought together an extensive and diverse range of exhibitors showcasing and offering the very best of the fashion style, said Veronica & Ridhima. While Liza Varma thinks that Pop Up fashion shows has made an outstanding performance with an intriguing array of traditional and innovative materials and techniques to reflect contemporary fashion at these shows.

With over 50 Fashion Designers exhibiting their latest design collection, there was plenty for one to feast their eyes, which was followed by a fashion show by participating designers.  From the hottest in-trend designer outfits, accessories, footwear to must-have apparel, the exhibition guaranteed to be a heaven for the Fashionistas.

Jio World Drive is Mumbai’s new, vibrant urban hangout and a curated melting pot of never-seen-before brands (luxury homegrown & International), flagship stores, pop culture, art installations, unique dining experiences, and other unforgettable experiences.

Lately Jio World Drive hosted Iconic British fashion and lifestyle brand Superdry, famed for combining American design with Japanese style graphics, an evening for a prelude for prominent guests while the mall opened to public. The neon-themed Superdry garage party witnessed some of the prominent names of the tinsel town to celebrate brands 50th flagship store.

Jio World Drive also witnessed versatile Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur visiting the iconic American luxury design house Coach, best known for its modern luxury leather goods, apparel, footwear, fragrance, eyewear and a complete range of lifestyle accessories to celebrate its 80th anniversary at their newly launched Jio World Drive store.

Gracing the special occasion, actress Nimrat Kaur was seen dressed from head to toe in Coach donning a trend-setting Dot Print Architectural Drape Belted Yellow Dress complimented with three diverse bags with her initials monogrammed to add a personal touch – Coach Original Swinger 20, Soft Tabby and Willistop Handle Signature Bag, a classics from the collection that celebrates the legacy and authenticity of New York.

Continuing to meet customer demand for the luxury in India, Jio World Drive celebrated Kate Spade New York new boutique in Mumbai, marking its third boutique in India under Reliance umbrella.

Located on the ground floor of the newly constructed mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex, the 148 square-metre store was designed to reflect the brand’s unique DNA, with thoughtful design elements and an uplifting use of color seen throughout the space. Upon entering, customers are welcomed with an array of pink shades, rose gold fixtures and pops of deep green that reflect the brand’s joyful and feminine approach to style.

Michael Kors too announced the launch of an exciting new pop-up store activation at Jio World Drive and throughout India to celebrate MK My Way—the popular interactive experience that immerses customers in the luxe world of Michael Kors and lets them customize their Signature logo print handbags with their initials.

After selecting their Signature print handbag, customers have the chance to have their bags hand-painted by Bangalore-based artist and illustrator Srishti Guptaroy (@srillustrator) with either their English/Hindi initials or with one of four unique motifs designed specifically for Diwali. As an extension of the in-store program, the motifs will also be made into gify stickers available for all Instagram users. Supplies are provided by Angelus Paints, a California paint company and world leader in luxury customization. To celebrate the launch, the brand has also created a campaign starring Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor.

Lately, patrons of the much-loved Wendell Rodricks label celebrated the launch of his first stand-alone flagship store in the city, which will ensure that the late designer’s legacy will proudly live on in Mumbai. The store was launched by luxury fashion house, Purple Style labs, and is the second stand-alone boutique, after Panjim in Goa.

Located in the heart of the ‘Beverly Hills of Bollywood’ on Juhu-Tara Road, the cosy 700sq ft store is reminiscent of the designer’s first store in his home state of Goa. Whilst designing the store, the Purple Style Labs design team made every effort to replicate the effortlessly languid and chic aesthetics to ensure that they were in line with Wendell’s Goa design space. Wendell’s understated minimalist vibe is at the core of the space, against a backdrop of basic, yet stately hues of whites and greys.

The new store is meticulously ornamented with design details such as photo-frames portraying Wendell’s muses and models over the years, as well as his past fashion campaigns and the designer’s other personal memorabilia.

The launch of Wendell’s Mumbai flagship store also featured the unveiling of the first-ever Wendell Rodricks’ collection of jewellery, which draws inspiration from the colours and geometric motifs featured in his garments and can be worn throughout the day, from a languorous brunch to a chic sundowner.

The design team have adeptly carried forward the minimalist silhouettes and bold colour accents throughout the jewellery collection’s simplistic design which versatility, whilst adding texture to the metal to enable the pieces to stand out and complement the minimalistic colour-blocked clothing.

Also on offer at the new Wendell Rodricks’ flagship store in Mumbai are the late designer’s classics for men and women, the ‘Reminiscence Collection’ – a selection of garments that are inspired by Wendell’s classics, that have been painstakingly curated by the Purple Style Labs’ design team.

Speaking about the launch of the new store in Mumbai, Abhishek Agarwal, Founder & CEO – Purple Style Labs, says, “Wendell Rodricks’ loss last year shook the fashion world as well as environmentalists and cultural activists who have since mourned a man who advocated strongly for sustainability, local heritage, indigenous textiles and weavers. We are incredibly proud to ensure that his legacy lives on through the launch of the 1^st stand-alone Wendell Rodricks store in Mumbai.

Several of Wendell’s long-time friends, clients and well-wishers from the fashion fraternity stopped by the fashion preview to have a sneak peek at the latest collection from the label. Among those who were seen socialising and admiring the new store were, Bollywood actor, Malaika Arora, Wendell’s husband, Jerome Marrel, fashion designers Hemant Trevedi and Gavin Miguel, HRH Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, fashion photographers, Farrokh Chothia and Sumeet Chopra, Fahad Samar, Marc Robinson, models, Candice Pinto, Shamita Singha, Kavita Kharayat, Sunny Kamble and Kiara Coehlo, TV actor Sahil Salathia, Yash Dongre, Riyad Kundanmal, Rij Eappen, as well as Abhishek and Abhinav Agarwal from Purple Style labs, amongst others.

 

Gucci dressed Sienna Miller, Serena Williams and James Corden – three talents that were featured in the Gucci Beloved handbag campaign – and more for the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Costume Institute, Met Gala 2021.

While Tiffany & Co. jewelry was featured throughout the night on the red carpet “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” Met Gala 2021 benefit. As Dior dressed it’s celebrities in haute couture by Maria Grazia Chiuri.

Cara Delevingne made a statement in PEG THE PATRIARCHY  Dior Haute Couture 30 Montaigne white wool and silk pants with a Dior white leather plastron and Dior shoes. Yara Shahidi wore a Dior Haute Couture brown embroidered silk dress with a gold tulle cape, Dior gloves, hair accessory, belt and shoes. Rachel Zegler wore a Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2021 draped dress with “The Empress” motif in multicolored dévoré velvet. She also wore Dior fine jewelry.

Model Hailey Bieber dazzled in a Tiffany & Co. Blue Book diamond necklace and a variety of Tiffany True, Tiffany Soleste and Tiffany Embrace diamond rings to go with her Saint Laurent dress.

Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross looked stunning in Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger ear clips and ring along with diamond bracelets from the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book collection to complement her bold blue Balenciaga ensemble.  Actress Jordan Alexander made a statement in a colorful Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger necklace, earrings and bracelet from the Blue Book collection, as well as a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ailsa ring, which played off her colorful Christopher John Rogers dress.

Actress Laura Harrier selected a pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger earrings and rings to complete her stunning Altuzarra look. US Open winner Emma Raducanu’s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger earrings and Tiffany Victoria rings sparkled against her Chanel dress.

Model Imaan Hammam sparkled in two platinum Tiffany Diamond bracelets and diamond earrings. Eileen Gu wore a Tiffany & Co. Blue Book pendant and diamond rings to accessorize her Khaite dress.

Sienna Miller wore a Gucci rose beige lace long sleeve gown with translucent sequin embroidered floral motif and crystal harness detail with a rose beige ostrich feather coat, silver metallic leather high heel platform sandals and a pale pink satin GG Marmont clutch.

Serena Williams wore a custom Gucci silver lace corseted bodysuit with lace neckline and open back embroidered with pink rhinestone and sequin stars with silver lace leggings, silver lace gloves, silver metallic leather high heel platform sandals and a silver metallic leather Jackie 1961 mini bag with metallic piston closure. She completed her look with a cream, pink and black feather degradé long cape. Alexis Ohanian wore a Gucci black wool silk GG stripe two button grosgrain peak lapel jacket with a white evening shirt, black wool mohair trousers, white and silver iridescent lace bowtie and black leather lace-ups.

James Corden wore a custom Gucci black silk floral jacquard two button peak lapel three-piece tuxedo with a white piquet bib evening shirt, black silk bowtie and black leather lace-ups.

PJ Tucker wore a Gucci brick red velvet double breasted suit with Gucci Eschatology label detail and flared pants with a white lace shirt, brown leather boots with GG Chain detail, lion head brooch in metal with aged gold finish and green cabochon and gold metal frame sunglasses with yellow lenses.
Nyjah Huston wore a Gucci white two button grosgrain peak lapel New Marseille tuxedo with a white evening shirt with self-fabric bow and black leather ankle boots with gold buckle detail.

The evening also had  Felix Auger-Alaissime in Ermenegildo Zegna made-to-measure off-white brocade peak lapel one-button tuxedo jacket with satin detail, black mohair tuxedo trouser with satin detail, ivory cotton tuxedo shirt, black satin bow tie, and black patent leather dress shoes to the 2021 Met Gala, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, in New York City.