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The designer duo, Dhruv and Pallavi embarked upon their journey to the aisles of fashion soon after completing their graduation from Sri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi. The inclination towards art and fascination for fashion made Dhruv to pursue diploma in Fashion design and clothing technology, while Pallavi went on to do her Masters in Business Administration, before pursuing a diploma in fashion designing.

In 2003 they introduced their prêt line called Taurus, focusing primarily for the young confident women who can comprehend the understated design sensibilities and detailing of the brand. For the designers, creation is a tangible proposition wherein the clothing is for those women who believe that god is in the details, confident of subtle styles and colors and who does not want to flaunt but be there in style and aesthetics.

In 2007, the designers launched their signature line – dhruv – pallavi. From well pampered dresses to glamorous outfits, to beautifully detailed saris….their entire merchandize mix is eclectic. Their fabric texture treatments and surface ornamentations weave an interesting story, making each piece a pleasure to wear. It is for the women who like self-indulgence- who take special care of themselves in terms of how they look.

In October 2008, they launched their flagship store – called “Taurus studio” a concept store where every element has reasoning and a thought behind it, and the concept flows right from the interiors of the store to the bags which go out of the store. Taurus – being an earth sign, has an affinity for beautiful things in their natural form- like hardwood floors, fine woods, and plants – anything that seems to have an earthy quality to it. The interiors of the stores have been derived accordingly, trying to keep the look very earthen yet modern; we call it the Urban-Earthen look.

The label retails from their studio in Delhi besides stores like Aza, Fuel, Kimaya, Mogra, Samsaara, Studio Saks, Anahita and Studio Janak.

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Style is the mantra for Abhishek Dutta, the fashion designer from the Kolkata who has already carved a niche for himself in the fast emerging fashion circuit of India. 28-year old Abhishek has a formal degree in fashion from the Wigan & Leigh College, Kolkata. His creations are a reflection of his own personality- not restrained by any norms. Abhishek Dutta’s creative mind gives a true bent of spirit in his work as well. This designer has more treasures stored away in his cache and there is no denial to this fact considering his collections that were showcased internationally in Jakarta (Indonesia), Malaysia, London, Singapore, LA and Dubai. He has also been a part of the Wills India Fashion Week in 2006 both the seasons and Lakme India fashion week for all four seasons in 2006, 2007 & 2008.

Abhishek’s distinctive style is the fusion of ancient embroidery with futuristic cuts and thus a saree could have a mingling of kashap crochet and leather. He loves working with handloom and natural fabrics and experiments with asymmetrical cuts .Class, style and allure is what one can expect from his creations.

He has got a long celebrity clientele following him. He has to his credit dressing up some of the Bollywood damsels like Raima Sen, Riya Sen, Konkona Sen, and Vidya Balan who have been the loyal abettors of his work.

He received the most creative design award at his Graduation show Entr’acte99
Also bagged the award at the Smirnoff International Fashion Awards (SIFA) in 1999.
He designed clothes for the Femina Miss India 2001.
He was invited as the only Indian designer to showcase at Bali fashion week in 2005 followed by Asia fashion week in 2006 and 2007 respectively marking his international presence.

He has recently launched his furnishing line in collaboration with Portico-New York that includes bed sheets, cushion covers, duvet covers etc.

Today Abhishek retails from twenty stores across the country including the country’s leading designer stores such as Kimaya, Ayamik Samsara, Aza (both Delhi and Mumbai) Amara, Ishna (Mumbai), Origins , Da Design Street, Oorja & Elahe , Anonymns, (Hyderabad), Siyaa, Little India and Cima Designs, (Kolkata) ,Mogra ,Ffolio & Bliss (Bengaluru), Nilibar (Ludhiana).His creations are also available internationally in Singapore, Dubai, Kuwait ,Riyadh, Malaysia, London and New York.

You can get Abhishek at :

7S, Cornfield Road, Kolkata,

West Bengal

Website: www.abhishekdutta.com

The collection defines a lifestyle of creative expression, freedom and individual style deciphering the season’s trend fueled by music.

Electrifyin g & sensuous, the Autumn Winter 09/10 is inspired by the timeless beauty of MUSIC, which is been used as the inspiration behind hairstyle trends. The centenary collection which is been themed as ROCK N FOLK is been created by five Indian L’oreal Artistic Ambassadors,( Adhuna Akhtar, Aalim, Sumit Israni, Bina Punjani and Sachin Dakoji ) reinterpreted the forecast according to Indian sensibilities which was actually created by international stylists Yannick d’ils & Marc Lopez.

The edgy, sleek and modern with exaggerated cuts and layering techniques form the rock collection where the rock universe of Majirel brings out intense, accentuated colors in warm, golden touches & iridescent, shinning colors. While the folk universe spells soft, subdued and sophisticated looks and plays with the combination of cooler colors viz; intense browns & deep reflects.

The five looks which were unveiled at L’oreal Professional show created by world renowned hairdresser, Artistic manager for Haute Coiffure Françoise & L’oreal Professional Ambassador Laurent Decreton who further said, “these looks are contemporary and homage to amazing creativity and vision of the legends of ROCK N FOLK.”

Reebok has added a new dimension to women’s fitness with the launch of Reebok Easy Tone that offers the unique proposition of toning the butt and leg muscles by simply wearing the shoe which shows a marked increase in muscle activation due to the miniature balance balls underneath the shoe resulting in a dream product for women.

The product which will help re-shape women across the world by generating up to 28% more effective glut muscle toning also features a new balance pod system invented by a former NASA engineer Bill McInnis, Reebok Easy Tone is available across Reebok stores in the country and offers a 30 day satisfaction guarantee in which a consumer has an option to exchange the shoe incase not satisfied along with Manish Arora fitness gear.

“Fitness can make all the difference in how your body works and feel. It is critical to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. A fit body can work wonders for your overall well-being and mental health as well. Hence, it is imperative to make good of alternate fitness to make Fitness a part of your daily lives and Reebok Easy Tone is a great, simple and effective means to do that”, said, Nisha Varma, Master Trainer, Reebok.

Bill McInnis has worked very closely with the product team of Reebok and spent 18 months perfecting a balance pod system in the sole of the shoe that creates natural instability with each step. Independent university lab tests proved that by wearing Easy Tone, a woman could generate up to 28% more butt muscle activation and 11% more thigh muscle activation compared to an ordinary sneaker. Reebok Easy Tone allows Women to tone as they go about their everyday business. The combination of the balance pod technology and great styling means it’s a shoe they would also love to sport.

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As India’s only metropolitan lifestyle spa, the impeccable standards sustained by Amatrra Spa can be credited to its diverse portfolio, supplemented by extensive knowledge of Astroscience. Their extensive knowledge pertaining to wellness & health care, Ayurveda & beauty allows them to customize spa regimes by identifying the most beneficial therapies, oils, mantras, dietary prescriptions & aromas, colors and precious therapeutic gems for each customer.
By combining traditional aesthetics with modern techniques to ensure overall well being, Aplus medical spa acts as the perfect haven for spa obsessed jetsetters. Its extensive portfolio includes massage therapy, aesthetic medical skin care, purification and holistic treatments, all blended together seamlessly.
Supplemented by extensive knowledge of the traditional Indian science of natural healing, Aplus MediSpa offers a variety of specially designed lifestyle packages ideal for detoxification, rejuvenation and relaxation, while also offering guidance in the areas of nutrition and exercise.
Having perfected the combination of aesthetics, health care & wellness, Aplus MediSpa treats these as inseparable elements, ensuring all modalities work together in perfect harmony to continually enable effective results. The extensive portfolio of treatments offered includes:
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Ayurveda believes that in order to stay healthy, our mind, body and soul should be in optimum balance with each other and with the environment”- this culminates the underlying philosophy of all treatments offered at Aplus MediSpa.
Purification & Relaxation Spa:
Their purification treatments are designed to eliminate toxin build up. Over the years, we accumulate very large amounts of toxins through the air we breathe, food we eat and so on. Emotional stress is a significant contributor as well. A wide array of relaxing international and ayurvedic massages, back to nature purification facials, detox body wraps and foot reflexology sessions are at hand at a+ Medispa to cleanse, revitalize and rejuvenate you.
Amatrra Spa Boutique offers a wide variety of products ranging from beauty to skincare products for both the genders & kids range. The main feature of these products is that they are organic in nature, hence leaves your skin chemical-free and offer protection against harsh winters.The product range includes:

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Face Scrub: A gentle exfoliating scrub enriched with soothing ingredients and herbal extracts of amla, brahmi, and aloe contains mild ingredients which balances skin equilibrium leaving skin free of dead cells and exposing skin in it’s natural from.
Moisture Plus: An intensive Moisturizing cream with Natural moisturizers and Conditioners and protective plant extracts take care of your skin day in day out .Skin remains moisturized ,vitalized ,energized and smooth.
Kumkumadi Facial Oil: A highly potent and pure face lifting massage oil with kumkumadi oil in white sesame oil base with organic virgin oils of Sweet almond and olive and fortified with natural vitamins. This oil intensively replenish, revitalise and regenerate the skin leaving it protected, healthy, strong , stimulated and rejuvenated .On continuous usage it improves complexion.
Radiance Facial Oil:Working deep into the epidermis ,this oil with it’s natural ingredients and essential oils helps to combat ageing and brightens the skin .Skin becomes softer and supple ,smooth and nourished.
Bath & Body Shower Gel: A unique combination of coconut milk with honey and plant extracts of amla and brahmi provides a scintillating experience of a complete bath. It has a conditioning base with very mild and gentle cleansing ingredient that imparts a soft feel after bath.
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Sandal Body Massage Oil: A massage oil with precious nourishing oils of Sweet almond, olive ,wheat germ and carrot oil with natural tocopherols to fortify skin in white sesame oil base and essential oil of sandwood to give the skin all that requires for a healthy and nourished state. Oil can also be used for contouring to bring shape for matured sagging skin.
Jasmine Body Massage Oil: A massage oil with precious nourishing oils of Sweet almond, olive ,wheat germ and carrot oil with natural tocopherols to fortify skin in white sesame oil base and essential oil of jasmine to give the skin all that requires for a healthy and nourished state. Oil can also be used for contouring to bring shape for matured sagging skin.
Hand & Body Lotion: An intensive moisturizing lotion to with moisturizers and natural conditioners and protective plant extracts take care of your skin day in day out .Skin remains vitalised, energized and smooth.
Body Butter: Formulated for dry skin and for winter, this formula contains butters like shea butter, kokum butter and mango butter with nourishing oils and vegetable squalene to lock moisture and avoid trans epidermal water loss resulting in a soft supple and moisturized skin.
Hand Cream: An intensive moisturizing Cream with moisturizers and natural conditioners and protective plant extracts take care of your skin day in day out .Skin remains vitalized, energized and smooth.
Under Eye Cream: A very safe cream to reduce puffiness under the eye with aloe, cucumber and Green tea extract.
Body Scrub: A scrub with soft exfoliating agents to remove dead cells of the body .It has soothing and calming agents for safe application.