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Monthly Archives: September 2010
The Diamond Destination
ORRA, India’s finest diamond jewellery retail chain and a part of Rosyblue, the world’s largest diamond manufacturing company, launched its Flagship boutique at South Extension, Part –II, in New Delhi.
Adding glamour to the event super models, Carol Gracias, Indrani Dasgupta, Krishna Somani and a bevy of international models displayed a stunning range of glittering diamond jewellery, solitaires and gold jewellery in trendy designs created by ORRA. The highlight of the fashion show was the show stopper, Malaika Arora Khan, who looked ravishing as she walked the ramp wearing A Million Euro Diamond Bustier. This Million Euro Bustier (approximately Rs. 6 cr) handcrafted by ORRA’s International Design center with over 500 carats of diamonds is “A one of kind Creation” in the world.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vijay Jain, CEO, ORRA said “It gives me immense pleasure to launch our largest anchor store in the capital. The size of the store and the uniqueness of the jewellery set this store apart from others. India is now ready for a whole segment of luxury shopping and ORRA’s diamond boutique offers the customers just that.”
JJ Valaya Life
The czar of Indian couture, JJ Valaya unveiled his 10,000 square foot flagship store and first edition of ALika Jacket at ‘The Gallery on MG’. Braving the monsoon, the capital came together to celebrate the opening and raise a toast to the occasion where the first edition of the signature Alika Jacket was launched with much fanfare. Guests surrounded the gallery’s atrium on first floor looked down as a black box opened and the Alika: Series 1, Number 1, based on the Jamavar and inspired by the pattern closest to JJ Valaya’s heart, rose up suspended by a string from the ceiling.
After being nestled in a 2,500 square foot space in a farmhouse for over 14 years, the new flagship moves into its rightful new home, one that has dedicated floors for Womenswear and Menswear and will carry all the Valaya labels i.e. JJ Valaya Muse, JJ Valaya, Valaya Quantum, Valaya Base and Valaya Home. In addition, the store will also house ETHOS: a fine selection of unique books for purchase (set up in association with CMYK) besides a new line of lighting and glass installations developed in association with Klove. Another unique experience in this space would be THE HOME OF THE TRAVELER, a concept born out of the designer’s affinity to fine living.
The early birds included artist Satish Gupta and his wife Amrita dressed in an elegant black dhoti pants. Actor Nasir Abdullah was spotted admiring the neatly flawless spread of the men’s line on the first floor. As the evening proceeded, designers Rohit Bal, Manish Malhotra, Payal Jain, Hemant Sagar and Ranna Gill and Sunil Sethi of FDCI amongst others mingled with the capital glitterati – Tanisha Mohan, Ramola Bachchan, Simar Duggal, Malvika Tiwari, Ruchi Malhotra, Neesha Singh, Ayesha Thapar, Thenny, stylist Pernia Qureshi and model Joey Matthews, artists Subodh Gupta and Jatin Das and entrepreneurs Navin Ansal and Raseel Gujral of Casa Paradox, AD Singh of Olive, Shabnam Singhal and V.N. Dalmias with his daughter author Himani Dalmia. Klove boys – Gautam and Prateek who have collaborated with JJ Valaya for a new line of lighting and glass installations partied with Sumant Jaikishen amongst others.
The Collective Launch
A super- Premium lifestyle concept launched by Madura Garments Lifestyle Retails Co. is the first of its kind retail concept. The brand officially inaugurates the planet’s most desirable apparel and accessory brands for men and women with the opening of their 3rd flagship store at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The store was launched with a noveau concept of a ‘fashion theatre’ to the fashion forward populace of New Delhi. At the helm of the fashion theatre there was none other than renowned designer Manish Malhotra. He conceptualized as well as directed this epic concept. With the music of Whosane & Karan Johar, this fashion theatre witnessed the participation of leading names from the fashion industry such as Rajesh Pratap Singh and Rohit Bal. The launch was the ultimate recognition of entertainment and glitz. Iconic designers like Lulu Guinness and Jeremy Hackett who retail exclusively at The Collective in India, took part in the Theatre, and made it a momentous success.
Speaking at the launch Ram Iyer, COO, The Collective said, “the Collective began in Bangalore over two years ago and since then it has captivated consumers with its exclusivity, plush retail experience and unmatchable selection in fashion. We now come to Delhi with our third store and the promise remains the same- to provide fashion forward ladies and gentlemen of Delhi with a retail experience par none.”
fashionfad’s fashion feed on Sulakshana Monga Debarun for Kolkatta Couture Fashion Week JJ Valaya The Collective and more…
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Gelato, Sunlight and Splendor
If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to fill up on mouth melting gelato, velvety mozzarella, tender pasta and a little self exploration to boot, there has never been a better time. With the recent release of Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts, the film heroine who puts us all to shame with her epic smile and larger-than-life laugh, an inspiring breath of life has prompted travelers to gleefully bound to Liz Gilbert’s (Roberts’s character in the movie) most celebrated destinations. The movie, based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s book and life experiences (first published in 2006), takes us through Italy, India and Indonesia (Bali), on an adventure to find beauty; the beauty of surrounding and the beauty of which hides within. The enthusiasm and loyal interest readers have taken in following the steps of Gilbert has been hard to ignore (the Lonely Planet publications released the Lonely Planet Eat Pray Love Pack), opening new doors of exploration through the mazes of cobblestone in Italy, the meditation sanctuaries of India and the serene beach hideaways of Bali.
San Crispino gelateria on Via della Panetteria in Rome, so named for The Patron Saint of
Shoemakers, busts at the seams with excited sweet-toothed lovers thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert’s devotion to the tiny shop just footsteps away from the Trevi Fountain. The most sought after flavor fusions, to name only a few, are meringue/hazelnut, pink grapefruit/chocolate/rum, honey/cinnamon/ginger, white fig/cream and strawberry/pear/limoncello (made with Amalfi lemons).
On the hot sands of India, therein lies the yearning for a journey of meditation through the temples and palaces of Delhi, Jaipur, Haridwar, Varanasi and the Taj Mahal. The bathing steps (called ghats in India) on the shores of the Ganges in Varanasi are dripping in brilliant color as the Taj Mahal, “A teardrop on the face of eternity,” steals one’s former idea of beauty, replacing it quickly with visions of brilliant sunlight dancing atop restful waters.
Deep in the lush foothills of Bali, Ketut Liyer, the ninth generation medicine man and healer for whom Elizabeth Gilbert was taught the way in which to see the world through her heart, will sit down with any brave enough to face his unflinching wisdom. Private cooking classes, Balinese massages, gentle yoga, villas aglow in candlelight and floral baths await at destinations such as the Ubud Hanging Gardens and on the mountainous peaks of Ayana.
The road to adventure, although lightly traveled before, has never looked so enticing.
Posted by : Courtney O’Kane Academy of Art University Alumna at 05:10 AM (IST)
Bridal Couture
In India the term ‘Couture’ is synonymous with ‘Bridal-wear’ and is an area where at all weddings considerable effort and wealth is spent in choosing the most exquisite attires by all – be it the groom, be it the bride, be it their close relatives or friends. With the wedding & festive season just around the corner the time is just right for such an Event in Kolkata.
Idea Weavers Pvt Ltd announced the ‘Gitanjali Lifestyle Kolkata Couture Fashion Week 2010’ to be held this September at Swissotel Kolkata in association with Seagrams Blenders Pride. Starting from 9th September to 12thSeptember, 2010, the Fashion Week is all set to showcase the Couture Collection for 2010.
The Choreographer for the Event is being brought in from London – John Wolford who has choreographed successfully more than 50 shows for London Fashion Week till date. A professional team of Dolly Jain who holds the Limca Book of Records for draping sarees in more than 100 styles will be heading the team of dressers at the Event. Top models of the country will be sashaying down the ramp for designers of international repute like Neeta Lulla, Vikram Phadnis, Anju Modi, Archana Kochhar & others.
Debarun for KCFW
The collection is titled Miracle Mix by Debarun for the upcoming Kolkata Couture Fashion Week from the 9th to 12th of September 2010.
As this season brings out the turn, the twist, the dash, and the swish as we churn out the most delectable mix of the season. Inspired from the famous chanachur or bombay mix, as it is known the world over, this collection takes you back to the earthen tracks of the hinter lands. The humble chanachur resembles us in so many ways it is a flaming combination of so many things inconsequential yet integral on the whole.
The collection draws from an eclectic set of silhouettes from across the globe and fuses them seamlessly into the very desi realms of embroidery and texturing. Like the common man, the common chanachur is out to go global. So this season, name your mix as we go all out to tingle your visual taste buds.
Sulakshana Monga for KCFW
The Kolkata Couture Fashion Week 2010 brings to the city of joy an exuberant resurgence in bridal couture from 9th to 12th September. Sulakshana Monga would be showcasing a grand celebratory collection for the forthcoming wedding season.
The collection exhibits lavishness as the key essence. The ensemble showcases affluent Indo-Western wear with invoking blend of cont
rast colors. The garment highlights being the layering techniques, embellishments and interesting surface texturing of antique sequences and zari, dabka and bead work.
The color palette ranges from grey, blue, golden, green, from heavy gowns, sarees to vintage jackets. There is an emphasis on the use of natural fabrics and dyes to create a class of apparels for cultural occasions. Fabrics like Silk, geogettes, Brocade, Velvets create glamour in traditions.
Araaish
In aid of ‘Save the Children India Foundation’, Araaish is a one stop destination for festive shopping hosted by siblings Mana Shetty, Rahul Kadri and Isha Mehra as a tribute to their mother the late Mrs Vipula Kadri, organized by Sharmilla Khanna, where crème de la crème of designers who are hot sellers and society come together in support of the cause. Araaish had its first ever exhibition in Delhi on Wednesday, 1st September 2010 at The Grand, New Delhi.Late Mrs. Vipula Kadri founded Save the Children India in 1988, with an aim to serve children from the marginalized sections of society. Save The Children India has been tirelessly functioning in the field of child development and child rights since its inception and firmly believes in its conviction of making India a child friendly nation demonstrating this through its various innovative projects aiming at integrated child development.
Speaking on the occasion Mana Shetty said, "I am really excited to bringing Araaish to Delhi for the first time and am really looking forward to it as well. It’s an emotional journey for me to work towards what my mother founded. In the past these funds have gone a long way to secure our children’s future, I am hoping that Delhi will give us a positive response as well."
