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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Shoe-Ly Staple
Who says winters are cold? Instead it’s a season of warmth and love – the season of free hugs and self cuddles. There is something quaintly mysterious in winters specifically when you are living in Delhi – that brewing coffee in smoggy mornings, kissing sunny afternoons and nightly intimate whispering between the sheets. Now, winters have knocked again with the running noses, blooming cheeks and freezing feet asking for wintery fashion staples. So, its time to dig out your closets for those lovely booties, I-am-your-man shoes and forever complaisant boots besides those huggers – your cardigans, capes and jackets raise the dipping mercury with fashionable heat.
The frost bite this winter is no where at loggerheads with fashion. The mutual allegiance is standing for utility, comfort, simplicity and elegance. Fashion has gone nostalgic this season – enough reminiscent to club its memories from 50’s and 70’s with a modern twist. The kitten heels (1.5 to 2 inches) are back with classicism and sophistication of Audrey Hepburn. The low pointy slingbacks is giving a ladylike look a la Valentino. The 6 inch heels with a caution note, ‘You can falter anytime’ has stumbled to let the more practical and wearable low heels with studs or zipper details to rule the fashion roost. From Stella McCartney to Prada to Christian Loubatian heels are not standing tall this time. Wear them with woolen or knitted ankle to knee length socks for that pleasing warmth which fashionably victimized legs have always been deprived of. The cropped jeans or tapered pants will perfectly justify the elegance of them with modernity.
The global slowdown has turned into The Christ of fashion. It preached the (fashion) folks to be more frugal, accommodative, inclusive and non-conformist. So abiding by the lores of the once in a century financial phenomenon, androgynous or unbiased fashion is suggesting for The Mannish Shoes to all the fashionistas. Wear them with floral or plaid dresses or skirts and ankle skimming socks to get that cute school lass look. Add up the glam and get a matured superwoman look of today team these brogues, loafers or lace ups with cropped jeans or pants and a crisp white shirt with a bit of skin show at ankle. The fall winter 2010/11 collections by Marc Jacobs, Salvatore Ferragamo, Daks and Mui Mui adopted this androgynous fashion with bright colors and sturdy heels.
The next in the line are forever new and fashionable boots. The above knee thigh high Boots are here to shield you from the brutally staring winters like a protective lover. Up the fashion mojo with your kicks all sheathed under leather and suede boots. Get the I-know-you-are-watching-me-but-I-don’t-give-a-damn Equestrian look all in the veil of a Dior woman. So its time to embrace them with Jodhpur pants (with a well tailored jacket) or a woman’s best friend, LBD with oversized cardigan. The ubiquitous look can be seen at the shows of Roberto Cavalli, Burberry Prorsum, Salvatore Ferragamo and many more.
Though fashion stands for the dissents, followers are rut-chasers, but the very dissents or leaders have their comfort zone which they often love to land at. Such are The Booties, every fashionista’s harbour. This fall booties are again back as always in diverse styles and patterns. From Clogs (shoes with wooden souls) to Mukluks to lace ups all are felicitating the winters with a lot of warmth and style. Go for Chanel fur booties or Mukluks if you are planning for North Pole this Christmas. Or, wear them in Delhi but with a lot of attitude. The lace ups like of Dior with the buckles and metallic detaling are high on practicality, wearibility and of course a lot of ‘it’ and ‘oomph’. Pair up your pretty yet sturdy booties with nice knee high socks and cropped trousers and leave a spoor of fashion.
Speaking Canvas
After a gap of 4 years the art curator, Nisha Jamvwal presents the works of Artist Niladri Paul at Jehangir Art Gallery on 29 November in Mumbai. A collection entitled ‘Stutradaar’, is an oeuvre of paintings that are like blueprints of art in motion where brushstrokes breathe life into his characters to convey a larger than life philosophy of all the world being a stage, and all of us characters playing apart in this vast world.
Fifteen years of fervourish passion and experiment resulted into strokes of colour that narrate Niladri’s journey from within him to the world outside, from observing life through childhood to the transitions of youth to the experiences of age. His poignant quintessence are redolent of metaphors of theatrical perceptions, the rhythm of
musical instruments and opera, the fantasy of lyric, the beat, the grandeur and the pathos of acting, the celebration and the sorrow of theatre.
musical instruments and opera, the fantasy of lyric, the beat, the grandeur and the pathos of acting, the celebration and the sorrow of theatre.Nisha has the words for Niladari, she says, “I present Niladri Paul’s work at Jehangir because I have connected with his translucent, moving pictures since fifteen years. As an avid collector of art, I had a chance ‘meeting’ with his work at a jaunt at Jehangir Art Gallery. His oeuvre related to me as it does even today as a magnificent journey from the vivid imagination of the artist to the viewer. Looking from the outside I see kaleidoscopic works that are concurrently forthright and reminiscent of the transient world of theatre presented in a formidable drama play of color on canvas.”
Ralph Lauren in 4D
Ralph Lauren started with their online journey a decade ago adding a feather of modern luxe to their heritage of luxury, and since then it has been innovating and weaving dreams while adhering to technological advancement and treating the new age luxury. Now through the magic of cutting edge, architectural light mapping technology, Ralph Lauren presented the world’s first four-dimensional experience featuring 3D imagery, digital sound effects and scents from Ralph Lauren fragrances.
Watch the video of this 4th dimensional show here.
A splendor to watch its iconic flagships no.1 New Bond Street in London and 888 Madison Avenue in New York was rendered in full-scale, three dimensional spaces that can be experienced without the aid of 3D glasses. The buildings disappear, transform and animate before your eyes into light filled visual spectacles that leave the live audience of thousand in awe and celebrate ten years of barrier-breaking digital innovation at Ralphlauren.com.
Since its online inception Ralph Lauren has been credited to give the first virtual tour of its retail spaces and then in 2002 conceiving the first online trunk show, allowing digital customers access to the glamorous look anywhere from the world. Thus the 4th dimensional imaging is just a teaser and a showcase of surplus luxury and collaboration of heritage with new age technology.
After Eight
After Eight by James Ferreira & Savio Jon, created exclusively for Ensemble, with opulent jewel tones and luxurious fabrics, this rich evening collection is highlighted by glamorous surface embellishments and detailing and is simply a must-have.The new collection was launched at a tres-chic event Ensemble in Bandra. Speaking about the new collection, Tina Tahiliani Parikh, Executive Director, Ensemble, said, “We are delighted to present this special line of cocktail wear. Both the designers are extremely talented craftsmen who cut their own fabric and have a distinct design philosophy. The silhouettes and drapes of the new collection line are exclusive to Ensemble, and we are very excited about showcasing it in time for the upcoming party season.”
Among those who came by to see the stunning collection were Nethra Raghuraman, Sujata Assomul-Sippy, Arjun Bhasin, Samantha Nayar, Leena Mogre, Jyoti Golani, Shraddha Nigam & Mayank Anand, Julie de Clermont Tonnerre and Martina Neuu, to name a few.
Preeti Ghai
Designer Preeti Ghai set the tone for bridal season by showcasing her bridal collection at the newly opened restro bar Buzz, Saket, also celebrating the successful completion of one year for her label Amyra.The event was choreographed by Meher Bhasin where models showcased 15 outfits from the pre bridal line of the designer which includes stylized saree, lehanga, anarkali suit and lehanga cum saree. The ensembles exude freshness and finesse being modern in style but at the same time are grounded to their culture and tradition. Embroidery done by expert craftsmen is the forte of her collection.
According to the designer Preeti Ghai, " Wedding trousseau is fast shaping up to catch up with the cosmopolitan brides. Keeping this in mind, I have used the silhouettes and fabrics that best flatter the Indian brides such as silks, brocades, digitalprints, velvet, Gorgette, French Fabrics, Chiffon’s. Swarovski stones are my favorite embellishment for the brides to be.”
Friends who came to applaud the designer were husband Nagesh Ghai, Nafisa Ali with her mother, Alka Lamba, Sandhya Bajaj, Rakhi Sethi, Nishi Singh, Surbhi & Vyom Ghai, Monica Mallick, Sunayana Malhotra,Varij Bajaj, Vashudha Nair, Ala Madhu, Vandy Mehra, Poonam Sethi, Meenakshi Dutt, , Ramola Bachchan, Kimi Tej, Tanya Khanuja, Gauri Swahney, Surbhi Chawla, Liza Verma, Sapna Maakhan, Ruma Sekari to name a few.
Animania
"Animania" a Graphic Arts show curated by Divya Thakur rekindles our love for animals, to create awareness, and our effort to give back to the natural world. To achieve this, she and a group of international artists have worked on graphic art visuals inspired by the animals venerated in Indian Mythology as deities and vahans (vehicles). The exhibition is at the Gallery BMB, Fort, Mumbai, from 24th-28th November. The exhibit translates the theme of sacred Indian animals into graphic art through the eyes of 7 individuals including Divya Thakur herself. Other artists include Ingela P Arrhenius (from Sweden), Josh Brill (USA), Christian Montenegro (of Argentina), Leandro Castelao (Argentina), Seijiro Kubo (Japan) and Lokesh Karekar (Mumbai).
The concept of animal veneration is a prominent aspect in of Indian culture, and while it exists in some other cultures it is not a universal practice. The artists were introduced to this concept and came up with a unique interpretation of their understanding and presented in a very contemporaneous style. some of the animals that form a part of this show are the Tiger (the vahan / vehicle of Goddess Durga), The Peacock (the vahan of Lord Kartikeya), The Lion (a Symbol of Rahu), The Elephant (the vahan of Lord Indra), The Crocodile ( a symbol of Goddess Ganga) amongst others.
Guests present at preview included Rahul Bose, Rahul Khanna, Amol Gupte, Chetan & Roohi Jaikishan, Farah Oomerbhoy, Jamini Ahluwalia, Saloni Lodha, Padmini Mirchandani, Beenu Bawa, Alex & Namita Kuruvilla, Bandana Tiwari, Brian Brown and Julius Macwan.
fashionfad’s fashion feed on Shyamal & Bhumika Flea Night at Olive Estee Lauder Animania by Divya Thakur and more…
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Estée Lauder and Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux introduces the new definition of high-impact color with a vibrant collection of eyeshadows that envelop the eyes in raw attitude and style. 
Rock A Bella by Pia Pauro, a fashion boutique with cutting edge product and designs is nestled away on Baird Road (also now known as Bangla Sahib Road). A reflection of Pia’s unpredictable style, wardrobe and personality the fashionista launched her store of experimental and uninhibited fashion.
