September 2010 - Page 12 of 18

This season, Debarun collaborates with less privileged children from ‘Dear Imagination’, a social business addressing a social objective, to create a collection which unlocks the power of our imagination. The collection is the materialization of children’s imaginations through an eclectic mix of all silhouettes, fabrics, prints and embellishments from around the world.

This Winter/Festive ‘2010, Debarun Mukherjee invites you to journey with him through the labyrinths of our mind to find the keeper…to find the flower. So put on your travelling best and join us as Debarun showcase his collection on Sunday, 19th September, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

This Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2010, Neeta Lulla designs a collection inspired from the repository of work done by her over the last 25 years in both prêt as well as couture.

The collection represents the powerful and the glamorous woman who is beautifully cloaked behind the stunning and vivacious creations.

Living up to Neeta Lulla’s signature, there is a unique play of colors with a fusion of Indian and western ensembles. The look is set to be magnamous with a lot of attention to incorporate minute elements of the Neeta Lulla style. The collection comprises of Neeta Lulla’s trademark – stitched sarees- which is a re-invented form of draped sarees in a form-fitted look and Bridal wear. Bridal wear would be indo – western bridals with nude linings, rich embellishments and Swarovski’s that befit the silver jubilee of a prestigious brand.

Neeta Lulla will showcase her collection on Tuesday, 21st September, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

The designers are known for their exquisite designs and distinct…

The designer duo Kapil and Monika launched their eponymous label 4 years back when they realized a serious gap in the category of customized couture. Soon after starting their label, the self-taught designers with a keen eye of aesthetics and interesting interpretation of traditional Indian craftsmanship, had a strong and loyal clientele across the country.

The designers are known for their exquisite designs and distinct sensibility which create wonders on the garments. The high craftsmanship marrying aestheticism can be clearly witnessed in the ensembles crafted by the duo. Indian motifs, embroideries and traditional techniques meet with contemporary silhouettes, to give the distinction to the designers which they are applauded for.

After starting their first store in April 2007, Kapil and Monika have been a regular presence at fashion shows and fairs, and their works can be seen being showcased at events such as Vivaha, India’s biggest bridal exhibition, not to mention exhibitions in Dubai and Oman, which are big international markets for the company. With each ensemble designed, Kapil and Monika endeavor to go beyond the realm of convention and produce an effect that is simply dazzling.

With the worldwide success of their couture line, the label Kapil and Monika recently launched a luxury Prêt line, keeping in mind the growing needs of their clientele. While keeping the luxury intact, the new line accommodates a wider customer base.

The Kapil and Monika label retails from stores like Kimaya (Delhi and Mumbai), Amara (Mumbai), Zena Couture (London) and their two flagship stores in Delhi.

You can get Kapil and Monika at:

www.kapilandmonika.com

Share |

TROY COSTA, the designer known for his immaculate menswear presents his first women’s collection at LFW Winter/Festive.

Through the’ Helen of Troy’ Collection , Troy presents a lethal mix of experience & creativity .His repertoire is made up of essentially elegant evening gowns ,cocktail drapes, tailored suits & well fitted knee hitting dresses .

His designs are simply beautiful in stretch fabrics like gleaming taffeta, jersey, chiffon, sumptuous duchess silk & satin; arranged in drapes & embellished with modern embroidery.

Each garment has been individually draped, creating an authentic dimension to exclusivity & style; with heterogeneous palette of colours such as magenta, wine, aubergine, golden beige.

Europe’s most successful brands; Jack & Jones, Vera Moda and Only, from the house of Bestsellers, opened amidst fashion packed happenings at a grand flagship store at DLF Place, Saket.

Fashion lovers across the city thronged at the event to receive the personalized make over sessions and first hand styling tips by VJ and Host Anusha Dandekar, Actor Kunal Kapoor and Designer Manish Malhotra. Besides, the store also offered lucrative inaugural offers to first 100 shoppers.

The cult European fast-fashion brands are known to serve the latest in the trend. The democratic jeans brand Jack & Jones with its trendy, relaxed and cool designs with super fits cater all and sundry whereas, Only, an authentic jeans brand for women, with its three types of collection; true , edge and love aims to transform the everyday monotony to fun and creativity. Vera Moda, a high quality clothing line with the latest looks at just right price, is synonymous with contemporary fashion and design, which young women across the world desire.

Talking about brand Manish Malhotra said, “ To have been part of this launch has been an experience by itself. Bestseller has some very stylish brands which I feel go down very well with well dressed of today. The event has been exciting and to have been part of it is worth spending all time and effort.”

Najeeb Dresses Your Tress
Who doesn’t want those enchanting Rapunzel-esque tresses but a step outside your cave leaves your much nurtured strands of love crying for attention. And you go all insane again with another bottle of conditioner and serum making way to your shelf while trashing the not-so-effective previous ones. So empathizing, we bumped into Hair Stylist Najeeb Ur Rehman to know more about hair care and styling.

What is your main philosophy regarding hair?
It’s one of the most alluring things to make someone beautiful and feel better about them. Styling is an art. All you need is to enhance the features of a person blending this art with technology.

What are some of your must have styling tools and products?
Indians have a great hair texture. The genetically voluminous hair can be done easily to cinch that chic look. But at the end of the day, a same style brings monotony. You need a change to be in sync with latest trends. To attain the fashionable movements, we use tongs in temporary settings. Besides, products like flat liners from the range of Osis hair products give you longer lasting ultra flat styles which otherwise can be vulnerable to damage on using excessive heating treatments as it directly harms your cuticles. So styling products can vary from irons and tongs to accessories like fancy clips, flowers and extra hairs.

Which colors suit Indian skin tone?
Earthy or warm colors like shades of brown, beige and gold suit best with Indian skin tone. Apart from that, blondes compliments well in streaks only.

Which hairstyles are most popular and suitable in context of Indian structure?
Hair styling is all about creating a latent illusion. I wouldn’t say that this particular style is one-fits-all type. Styling is meant to accentuate the individuality of a person by enhancing his face cuts and features. Like camouflaging with little mix of wisps and pixies softens down the square and round faces and gives the illusion of oval shape. Similarly, medium and short waves go well with short height. In India where average height is comparatively smaller than its counterparts, obsession for long hair is quite rampant. I mean if you have short height then long hair makes you look short.

Tell us something about dressing the unmanageable tresses in this rainy season.
In rainy season hair gets frizzy because of humidity. Oiling worsens the situation. So the products to be used must have humid control factor. Shampoo your hair and use water based conditioner. Besides, anti frizz gloss serum works wonders in this season.

How to attain the healthy glowing fluttering hair?
Hahaha…..your hair needs care. Cut your hair once in a month. Use good hair products, never compromise on it. And use oil only if you have a dry scalp plus, eat healthy and take your proper sleep. After all, hair speaks a lot about your health and lifestyle silently.

Fashionfad

Fashion Conditioned

Monthly Archives: September 2010

Debarun for LFW W/F 2010

Neeta Lulla for LFW W/F 2010

Kapil & Monika

Kapil & Monika

fashionfad’s fashion feed on Kolkata Couture Fashion Week 2010 – Best of Day 2 & 3

Helen of Troy by Troy Costa

Best Sellers

ICONIC DESIGNS FOR SWAROVSKI FANS

Najeeb Ur Rehman