Taking its concept of Thank God Its Thursday (TGIT) nights further, ‘Olive Bar and Kitchen’ in collaboration with ‘Myrah’, the luxurious day spa had the most eclectic Thursday night ever. AD Singh, along with Nisha Zaveri, hosted Wellness Night, a unique, one of a kind event at Olive Bar and Kitchen, Bandra. 

The unique coming together of the two Lifestyle brands Olive & Myrah was to not just elevate the senses but also enhance the Wellness quotient. Myrah’s luxuriously pampering and feel good therapies were a perfect complement to the very Mediterranean signature Olive look.

Whether it was pure indulgences or healthy eating, invigorating tea or fresh mocktails- Olive offered it all but this time with an even more “refreshing” twist! Guests were seen indulging in a specially created “Spa Menu” like ‘Chilled Watermelon and Feta Salad’, ‘Marinated Figs, oranges and asparagus with field greens’ and many more whilst the soothing music adds to your acoustic delights.

The Myrah Spa zone transported guests into a space of divine calm with luxurious pamperings. The Myrah Zen Bliss offered a ‘A Royal that helped to unwind that in a matter of minutes. You could also enjoy a glass of ‘Lemon Drop Martini’, ‘Green Tea and Vodka’ or a ‘Spajito’ as the Myrah divine therapists worked magic on your feet with ‘The Royal Foot Reflexology’.

Guests seen enjoying an unusual night out included Anuradha Patel, Aalim Hakim, Siddgart Kanan, Bhavik Sanghvi, Vanita Bhandari, Tarana Masand, Bharat Oberoi, Rekha, Anoopi, Pradeep Jethwani, Rekha Thadani, Renu Mehra, Reema Khannani, Surpreet Bedi. Playing gracious hosts were AD Singh and Nisha Javeri of Myrah Spa.
 

July 16, 2010
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Suneet Varma is showcasing at the forthcoming couture week in Delhi – in fact he has been the only designer to show at all the couture weeks so far.

He has always been inspired by the arts. Be it Taikoskys swan lake, the theatrical plays of Shakespeare – a Mid Summers Night and many more. This time he takes inspiration from one of the greatest fashion illustrators of our time- Antonio Lopez.Antonio, the author of several fashion illustration books illustrated “Sherazade- A tale of a thousand and one nights”.

Sweeping strokes rendered in rich velvets, Byzantine blues and gold’s in layers tulle and the richness of ivory satin drapes. Suneet takes the illustrators fantasy world and gives his own courtesy to couture.

Dramatic in presentation and seductive on the skin, the collection is rich in color and embellishments. The headgear in velvets and leather are all hand crafted at Suneet Varma’s studio.

Ozel is a London-based fashion label that houses garments designed by internationally celebrated designers such as Marchesa, BodyAMR and Sass & Bide, etc. It’s First Flagship Store in India has come up in the very posh Greater Kailash Market of New Delhi recently, and the stage is set for the brand to expand to more Indian cities in the near future.

Lace is the latest buzzword for this month’s collection at Ozel. This risqué, yet feminine trend is going to stick around for a while and we aren’t complaining! Lace is a trend that looks totally fabulous on all women so Ozel drapes you in celebrity style with the most gorgeous laces like you’ve never seen ever before.

Ozel has its range spread across two exquisitely crafted selections- Ozel Luxury and Ozel Elite, and also offers accessories such as handbags, jewellery and scarves to add that delicately stunning finish to its garments. At the same time, Ozel has that perfect dress for any occasion with its collection ranging across Ozel Lounge Wear, Ozel Day Wear and Ozel Girl. Created by the very best of Designers, each and every piece of Ozel’s ensemble carries a strong sense of craftsmanship and exclusivity.


FDCI announces Swarovski Elements as ‘trend partner’ for Pearls Delhi Couture Week. Setting the trend of creating spectacular couture art forms in fashion and décor, guests at Pearls Delhi Couture Week will be greeted with an illustrious venue sparkling with couture installations made with Swarovski Elements.

Creatively designed by Sumant Jayakrishnan and symbolizing the longstanding marriage of Swarovski with Couture and couturiers in India, bespoke and dramatic installations made with Swarovski Elements at the venue will personify how Crystal Loves Couture and Couture Loves Crystal.

Designers Gaurav Gupta, Manav Gangwani, Rohit Bal, Suneet Varma, JJ Valaya and Varun Bahl are partners who are working closely with the brand for this Couture Week to showcase the beautiful marriage of Swarovski Elements with Couture in their individual signature style through their dazzling creations at Couture Week.

Speaking on the occasion Sanjay Sharma, Director, Swarovski Elements, Swarovski India Pvt. Ltd said, “Swarovski Elements is the most essential and ceaselessly inventive ingredient adopted by Indian couturiers since over a decade now. We are delighted to be Trend Partners at Delhi Couture Week setting a benchmark of taking couture to new heights of fashion and artistry. Crystal and couture are partnerships that surprise, scintillate and inspire a whole new world of possibilities. We are confident that this coming week Swarovski Elements as trend partners will unfold all this and more.”

The entire venue will dazzle with nine dynamic art forms of couture lighting installations made with Swarovski Elements. From the entrance to the interiors of the venue will represent how crystal embodies everything couture and vice versa.  The focal installation, commemorating and glorifying the Indian Couture talent, is a dramatic and distinguished 20 feet tall cascading chandelier made with Swarovski Elements. This stunning installation will grace the central area around the two main show areas. Eight other creative installations will spread across the venue establishing Swarovski Elements as a trendsetter in creating new possibilities of expression in art and décor.

“We are happy to have Swarovski Elements as our Trend Partners. They bring the desired luxurious glamour to our platform of Couture celebration. Their installations on venue will personify how Indian couture revels in a new era marked by traditional yet modern sparkling sensuality,” said Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI.

Hidesign announced the opening of its flagship store, a majestic structure in the heart of Pondicherry. An impressive piece of architecture, Hidesign’s new store is one of India’s largest concept stores to be set up by a luxury brand. Spread over four sprawling levels, the store exudes the values of the iconic leather brand: luxury, heritage, craftsmanship, and warmth – all of it “au naturel”, located at 69, Jawaharlal Nehru Street, Pondicherry.

The team at Hidesign nurtures a passion for design and thrives on shaping each store with a unique atmosphere, which is luxurious, warm and personal. The highlight of the new store is its ornate facade – a breathtaking wall of ornamental filigree work in gold, reminiscent of displays in all Hidesign stores. The antique furniture in the store is complemented by magnificent blue cut glass chandeliers, which create a refreshing visual experience. Hidesign builds on its vision of a global luxury brand by presenting contemporary installations throughout the store, created by artists from around the world settled in Pondicherry.  

As one climbs up to the first level, you notice space, and clean sparse displays for Hidesign’s latest collection. While the second level showcases Hidesign’s men’s bags, one needs only to stroll up to level 3 to get a spotlight on Hidesign’s travel section. Beautifully displayed on teak wood and brass shelves, the travel bags and jackets show you what traveling in style is all about.

The Hidesign Lounge on level 4 rounds off the trip to Hidesign’s flagship store. While the soon to launch in-house café on the top floor gives a bird’s eye view of Pondicherry’s busy streets, its hand picked menu and wine & cheese platters regale you with local flavors and Hidesign’s taste for the good life. 

 

Jaipur based Design maven Puja Arya’s showcased at “Las Ramblas” at the Lap Garden. Fashion lovers, the not – so – seen party goers alike, turned up surprisingly early but in large numbers to enjoy the dazzling display.

Puja Arya’s larger than life installation is themed on a Spanish “Carnaval” incorporating puppets displayed in the manner of locals in Tenerife (Spain). Capturing a mood of celebration, an exhibit styled as a joyous moment. The ensembles are the designer’s version of the Spanish flamenco dress – all in hues of monsoon embellished with peacock feather masks and headgear.
 
Being true to her Indian roots Puja threads together a story that highlights the peacock, a resplendent bird, symbolic of the rich Indian culture a synergy and celebration of the intermingling of India and Spain.

Seen appreciating the installations and enjoying the Spanish Festival were Sunil Sethi, Nida Mahmood, Ankur & Anju Modi, Sonam Dubal, Gautam Rakha, Prateek Jain, Annie Mathews, Sumant Jayakrishnan amongst many others.
 

Bridal Asia 2010 unveils Husn by Seema & Jamila Malhotra at the China Kitchen, Hyatt Regency. 

Seema Malhotra and Jamila Malhotra are ready to showcase their collection for the first time in Delhi with Bridal Asia. Their collection titled ‘Husn’ is a tribute to the timeless beauty of Indian women, which is unparalleled anywhere in the world. This collection is inspired by the mystical magic that the Indian women creates when draped in beautiful saree, lehenga or various forms of Anarkalis. The collection is a dream sequence in ethereal nets and fluid georgettes in hues ranging from burnished gold, fuchsia pinks, lime greens and vermillion red. Embellished in their signature style of jewel encrusted garments, it is a poetic dance of colour, fabric and drape celebrating the exotic beauty of Indian form. 

The Bangalore based mother and daughter designer duo are widely influenced by the Mughal art forms and Rajput Royalty which they interpret in contemporary silhouettes. Shimmer aptly describes the kind of intricate luminescent work that has given Jamila and Seema the reputation of being dream weavers. 

Speaking on the occasion Divya Gurwara, CEO, Bridal Asia said, “It is always a pleasure to bring designers from different cities to the fore and showcase their designs to the discerning Delhi audience.” 
 

The white pebbled courtyard of Olive at Qutub came alive to the bonhomie of the fashion industry. Nandini Bhalla dazzled as she greeted in the guests with Co-host AD Singh of Olive recently back from South Afria after watching the Soccer finals. It was a lovely evening at Olive as fashion fraternity turned up in large number for the evening.

The glitterati and crème de la crème of the city gathered as Designer Ritu Kumar with husband Shash, Kalyani Chawla, Leena Singh and Anupama Dayal were some of the first to arrive and soon joining them were Sanjay Kapoor of Genesis Luxury with James Greenfield, CEO Kenzo and Jean Keller of Kenzo who are in India on a special visit. Designers JJ Valaya, Malini Ramani, Aparna Chandra, accompanied by Ameeta Seth, Joey Matthews, Namrata Joshipura and Nandita Basu soon joined AD Singh and partied the evening with fellow fraternity. Neeta Lulla, Sanchita Ajjampur specially flew in from Mumbai for the occasion and FDCI president Sunil Sethi enjoyed himself as he caught up with the fashion fraternity. Puneet Nanda of Satya Paul, Harmeet Bajaj, Shabnam Singhal, Preeti Chandra, Reynu Tandon , Poonam Bhagat, Nitya Bajaj, Ramneek Pantal, Nida Mahmood and Raul Chandra and makeup artist Angelina Joseph and model Erica mingled with each other while fellow friends designers Amit Aggarwal, Atsu Sekhose, Alpana and Neeraj, Prashant Verma, Pankaj & Nidhi, Varun Sardana enjoyed delectable delights by Chef Saby and their laughter livened up the Olive courtyard.