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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Sayush Nayyar
This is one self confident guy, essentially Punjabi by nature. Family and food are the two things that bind him to life and love. He has spent almost his entire life out of his home town Ludhiana studying in boarding schools and later college but for him family comes first.
Different from a lot of the herd coming to the industry in quest of instant fame and success; this is one guy who wants to go step by step and not just hurry up to success. He wants to be a self made person not propelled by influence of a rich father or uncle. An athlete by nature, he finds great comfort in challenging himself to sports.
He has been part of this industry for over a year and has been spotted in shoots for Hero Honda, Monte Carlo, magazines like Men’s Health and M and also on the ramp for Rohit Bahl and Varun Bahl. An interesting mix of the modern and the traditional this is Sayush Nayyar, the Punjabi guy.
Family and Academics…
I come from the land of Punjab, Ludhiana where my family still resides. My schooling has been from a boarding school in Simla and after which I went to Pune to study B.Com from Symbiosis. Currently have taken out a dedicated year to follow modeling as a full time career and shifted to New Delhi for the same. I also plan to follow an MBA through correspondence while I pursue modeling.
Parent’s reaction to your choice of modeling as a career…
Well, I essentially come from a business background. My father doesn’t really agree to modeling and tries every now and then to call me back to join the family business. However, my mom is a constant pillar of support for me. I also have a younger brother who cheers me on.
First modeling assignment…
My first assignment was with Mirari jewellery for their print advertisement. This was two years back.
Greatest achievement till date…
Couple of years more and I will be able to answer this question. Professionally I still have to do and achieve a lot before I can call something my greatest achievement.
Idea of an ideal date 
Well my ideal date would be something set under the stars somewhere in the late evening. There will be a pathway in a swimming pool where I’ll be sitting with my partner having a conversation that is accompanied with some fine wine or champagne with a different cuisine may be Mexican.
When not modeling what are you most likely to be found doing…
Well, I live with friends here in Delhi. I work out most of the time or indulge in some sort of sports. It can be cricket or soccer or anything else that keeps me on my feet.
Another thing that I have to do every day is to go out and have a cup a coffee somewhere. I just can’t stay at home the whole day; I have to go out at least once.
Most touching moment of your life…
The most touching moment of my life was when I got my first pay check and I gave it to my grandmother. The look on her face said it all, that was indeed the most touching moment of my life.
- Essentials for a model to climb the ladder of success…
- Confident
- Right attitude
- Networking
- Lean body
- Belief in oneself
Views on Indian vs. Western models…
It is great to see international models working here in India. It gives us a lot of confidence as well as helps up realize and find our place in the world. This also gives us a reality check to evaluate our place in the industry.
One thing I must say is that with the fusion of the international models coming to India, our industry has also seen a rapidly changing scenario where models are going for a leaner body than a muscular look.
Quick snippets
FAVORITE FOOD: Punjabi food; makke ki roti and sarso ka sag
FAVORITE PERFUME: Azzaro Visit
FAVORITE LINGERIE BRAND: CK
FAVORITE DESIGNER: Rohit Bahl , Varun Bahl
FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Thailand and Goa
FAVOURITE MUSIC: Bollywood music from the 70s
GREATEST FEAR: Losing a loved one
YOUR PIECE OF ADVICE FOR UPCOMING MODELS: Be very determined about your goals and figure out the positives and negatives that propel you.
Inglot with Anupama Dayal
Inglot opens its second store in the capital at DLF, Vasant Kunj and the occasion was also marked by a special association as the brand joined hands with designer Anupama Dayal to create a unique showcase of looks to the discerning customer.
Anupama Dayal’s keen sense of colour and ability to mix them is well acknowledged by the experts across the world. And Inglot is also all about medley of colours, which offers unique concept of customizing your make-up through their Freedom System. Anupama had specially created designs for model Fernanda Kinder and Inglot’s make-up artist, gave the perfect make up soloution for each look, showcasing Day wear, Party Pretty Glam, Traditional and evening Cocktail.
Speaking on the occasion Anupama said, “I was delighted to see the wide range of colours that Inglot offers, what’s really exciting is that you can customize your own make-up palette to create your own look. My garments are designed with a view to appeal to the global women look that Inglot effortlessly creates.”
Namrata Sharma, spokesperson for the brand said, “Inglot has gained tremendous popularity over time, especially with the youth who love to experiment with new shades and colours. The brand will reiterate its focus on colours through various initiatives throughout the year.”
Deepika + Bal @ Cannes
Today Deepika Padukone will walk the haloed red carpet at the Festival de Cannes 2010 with design icon Rohit Bal. To add the chutzpah Bal has styled Deepika’s outfit and look.
Deepika and Rohit Bal on the Cannes calendar red carpet walk away, with a galaxy of Hollywood and International superstars is courtesy an exclusive invitation from Cannes film festival partner and global luxury brand Chivas Regal. The ravishing young actress and design maverick together facilitate Chivas Regal in its movement of ‘Live with Chivalry’, a philosophy that seeks to revive the sense of values, etiquette and honour amongst the cinema and creative fraternity.
Speaking on the association, Bikram Basu, Vice President-Marketing, Pernod Ricard India said, “Chivas Regal stands fro intrinsic human value and class, Deepika and Rohit Bal on the Cannes red carpet embody them. They bring together substance, beauty and creativity.”
Dieu&Or by Kunal.S
Kunal S specializes in couture wear for both men and women, with a collection rich in design and opulence. He is a Delhi based designer and had launched his label Dieu&Or in 2008 in Greater Kailash. His store attracts the creme buyers, fashionistas and socialites. He had worked with JJ Valaya for a considerable amount of time, polishing his skills on the job before he finally branched out and launched his own label.
For both women’s and men’s wear, Kunal is inspired by the regal look with emphasis on the right proportions of fabric, embellishments, cut and design. Moreover, couture allows Kunal the flexibility of creative permutations and combinations, something that ‘pret’ or ready-to-wear doesn’t.
In fabrics, he plays with a lot of brocade, banarasi silks, tanchois, velvet and veloure, and also experiments with his own fabrics dying and re-dying fabrics sometimes to get the desired result. As far as embellishments are concerned, zardozis, swarovskis, semi-precious stones and junk jewellery are matched to style the ensemble.
As a designer, Kunal is very experimental with his designs and believes in aesthetics springing out of different elements in appropriate proportions. Embroidery, surface ornamentation is part of the large theme, whereas cuts and styles are played around with to make a garment stand out each time.
Raas
Raas a relationship, Raas a precious fusion of love, art and trust. With over 15 years of beautifying the beautiful, the label is not just jewellery it is a commitment. Vandana Kapoor breathes life into her gems and jewels.
Raas took birth from the parent company Shreya Gems and jewels, which had won the trust of many a connoisseur. Breathtaking designs came alive in the finest of gems, which withstand the most stringent quality control certification. As it reflects the journey of adornments from transcending time, age and continents, Raas touches a chord in every woman’s heart.
Hand set by the master craftsmen, in the purest form of gold, and sparkling with the shining stars of uncut diamonds, rubies and emeralds, Raas Kundan has a radiant soul. Made in 18kt Gold, with diamond and colourstones, diamond variety starts from full cut to uncut. Raas diamonds are sensational in quality and style with brilliance in cuts and clarity which have a unique global appeal.
The Antique Victorian style jewellery is created with uncut diamonds and single cut diamonds and gives the feel of wearing big size diamonds and yet very affordable and set in silver, oxidised to contrast the melted silver metal, the base/ beizel is made of Gold. The Raas Art Deco is a rare collection of fusing fire with ice, silver with gold, diamonds with gems in rare hues. Synergizing the Victorian times with the modern woman, Raas Art Deco make every day an occasion to celebrate life
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS JEWELLERY DESIGN CONTEST 2010
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