Monthly Archives: December 2009

Monapali

Known to design eclectic collections for the modern woman who wants to infuse…

Jooal renews Sanskrit

Jooal, a destination for rare, unique and coloured gemstones set in fine exquisite pieces of jewellery announced the launch of a signature collection of pendants featuring letters in Sanskrit.
 
Having participated in several charity projects over the years,the present range of jewellery is an extension of their association with Pratham, a UNICEF initiative started in 1994, working with the mission to erase illiteracy amongst India’s 100 million under privileged children. 
 
Jooal displayed pieces are based on letters of the alphabet in Sanskrit where the signature collection features pendants set in white gold encrusted with diamonds. And the larger limited edition pieces used uniquely carved gemstones with white gold and diamond. 
 
Proceeds for Pratham from each pendant in the signature collection could either fund a program to educate 180 children for an entire year in nine villages or buy three Pratham libraries covering 450 children or rescue 30 children from the street, work and exploitative conditions or provide education, medical care and nutrition to a street child for one year. Pendants in the signature collection are priced at 390 pounds. Prices from the limited edition collection vary depending on the gemstones used.

Faisal Joo, founder and Creative Director has handpicked each gemstone himself with careful consideration to social and environmental issues. Upon meeting Reita Godkari, Pratham UK trustee, Faisal felt that he wanted to do a special project with Pratham and the collection that he unveils today is the materialization of the same initiative.

Emperor

Delhi was a warm host to the launch of Emperor’s Kitchen, a one of a kind restaurant which offers exquisite Pan Asian cuisine against the fantastic backdrop of the Grand Qutab Minar and lush green foliage. Designed and styled by Mike Knowles, Emperor’s Kitchen takes pride in serving the most sumptuous Oriental (Thai, Chinese & Dim Sum) cuisine. The extraordinary evening, was shinning with the open air Oriental grill which offers a vibrant atmosphere and an innovative menu, uniting intense flavors, it blends the finest ingredients of Oriental Cuisine in a BBQ setup. Ms. Shilpa Gupta and Ms Natasha Chaudhri have partnered for this latest entrant in the capital’s fine dining restaurants arena.
 
As  the sparklingly evening welcomed the crème de la crème of Delhi from all spheres of art, music, dance, film fashion and literature they were seen absorbed enjoying an array of dim sums and Chengdu spiced lamb, chicken coconut chilly and crispy vegetable salad with a coriander dressing. The bitter chocolate cake, crème brulee’s and lemon grass mousse was perfect for a surprise finishing touch to the food experience.

Swarovski Elements

Becoming a beacon to promote the importance of breast cancer awareness the two luxury brands, Salvatore Ferragamo & Crystallized- Swarovski elements in line with global initiative for supporting the cause, illuminated DLF Emporio in Pink for nine nights starting 21st Dec.’09.
 
Globally and now in India, Salvatore Ferragamo and CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements have launched the “Pink Collection” of  bags, shoes, T-shirt and accessories that pays homage to both brands heritage in support of Breast Cancer.
 
Salvatore Ferragamo “ Pink Collection” included couture cage heel sandal, mini vara clutch, gancino watch and the iconic Varina ballerina shoe made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, which was further being silently auctioned.
 
The night was further spiced up with fashionable moments with models presenting the Salvatore Ferragamo F/W.’09 collection and the glitterati flowing down all in support for cause.