Monthly Archives: November 2010

Precious Moments

Rejoice the aura of love, as Oriflame the natural Swedish cosmetics company, brings a new fragrance Precious Moments Eau de Parfum infused with real diamond powder.

It blossoms with succulent apple and wild berry notes married to a white floral heart, the warm precious woods soften the delicious dry down. Shake the bottle and activate the subtle shimmer that lingers on the skin. The bottle comes with detachable universal size ring to enhance the beauty.

Priced at Rs.1790/-.
Availability – SMS Oriflame to 59994,

Women We Love

Glamour magazine, the everywoman’s bible for fashion, beauty, health, love and everything in between, celebrated its annual Women of the Year gala over the weekend at Carnegie Hall in New York City.  The event, reigning in its 20th year in celebration, honors the lives of influential women around the globe, from nearly every background and all walks of life. 

Film stars, rock stars, athletes, doctors, politicians, fashion designers, and yes, queens, represent only a small few who have been named over the past 20 years.  Starting in 1990 with the woman who reinvented reinvention, Madonna, to Madeleine Albright in 1995, to political activist and actress Susan Sarandon, to Emme, the first plus-size supermodel in 1997, to Olympic skier Picabo Street in 1998, to Harry Potter’s mastermind J.K. Rowling in 1999, to the outspoken advocate for reproductive rights, actress Julianne Moore, to the entire female cast of Saturday Night Live in 2002, to pop princess Britney Spears in 2003, to powerhouse Venus Williams in 2005, to best actress Oscar winner Sandra Bullock in 2006, to First Lady Michelle Obama and influential poet Maya Angelou in 2009, the awards draw attention to those who have singlehandedly changed our world.  These individuals, to only name a vast few, have inspired young women to follow their dreams, to love their bodies, to stand up for human rights, and to fight back, especially for those who don’t have a voice. 

This year, the 10 honored women, in no particular order:  The Superstar (singer Fergie), The Adventurer (competitive rower and advocate for clean drinking water, Katie Spotz), The Class Act (actress Julia Roberts), The 21st-Century Queen (advocate for education and harmony between the Muslim and Western worlds, Queen Rania), The Saints of Somalia (pillars of hope for refugees in Somalia, Dr. Hawa Abdi and her daughters), The Accidental Activist (gay rights activist Constance McMillen), The Design Diva (fashion designer Donatella Versace), The Chosen Ones (11 influential Female Heads of State who have battled against such issues as the lack of education for and the victimization of women in war zones), The Game Changers (athletic superstars Lindsey Vonn, Mia Hamm, and Lisa Leslie), and The Legend (and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, singer and actress Cher).

From the glinting red carpet to the unforgettable moments shared throughout the evening, our thoughts were turned towards this extraordinary group of women and the countless lives they have cherished, inspired, and saved.
Posted by : Courtney O’Kane Academy of Art University Alumna at 04:27 AM (IST)

Theatre

The designer duo, Rimple & Harpreet Narula launched their second store ‘THEATRE’ at the Qutab Road, New Delhi. The store was inaugurated by Bollywood Actress Neha Dhupia and was followed by a fashion showing, showcasing the designers Fall/Winter 2010 collection. The labels new prêt collection was also launched at the occasion.

Theatre celebrates traditional craftsmanship interweaved with inspiring imagination, which creates theatrical splendor reflected in the designers’ latest collection. The collection is based on ‘Mujedar’ work and shows part Gothic and part Islamic style of architecture, which held prevalence in Spain from the 12th to the 15th century. 

Their Fall- Winter Collection 2010 showcases long-stitched jackets and capes worn over Lehengas for the women, and sleek, front-open capes for the men. Also, available on request are ‘Goddess’ gowns with Western cuts and drapes with complete Indian ‘karigari’ or craftsmanship and traditional threadwork. The resulting repertoire of the Sari, Lehenga, Salwar-Kameez, and gowns in womenswear, and the latest introduction of Sherwani, Achkan, Kurta Pyjama, and Jodhpuri in menswear transform Rimple and Harpreet’s muse to royalty.




Speaking on the occasion Rimple and Harpreet Narula Said, “Delhi has been home to us for over a decade now. Our first store ‘Kabbalah’ was launched here in 2009. We hope that our latest offering ‘Theatre’ will appeal to our customers and will enjoy the same popularity. We hope to create a unique experience for our patrons.”


 

Ayesha in Delhi

The 16 years old restless and multi talented globe trotter, Ayesha Kapur launches her accessories brand ‘Ayesha’ at Ambience Mall in New Delhi. The young and trendilicious ‘Ayesha’ is a perfect place for today’s smart, successful and restless tribe of achievers; the one who are trendy and constantly changing.

The one-stop-candy shop for everything funky ‘Ayesha’ provides sensational shades, brilliant bags, hip hats, jaw-dropping jewelry and other fantabulous fashion essentials to make sure that they express exactly how you feel. The brand ‘Ayesha’ waves a motto ‘Aim for the stars’, which it stands exactly for.



The current collection at ‘Ayesha’ boasts pinks and purples backing the 60s with the love, peace and flower power. Touted as the accessory of the season, colorful crazy laptop bags are available at the store with the simple approach to keep everything funky. On this ebullient affair movie ‘Black’ fame Ayesha Kapur, the face and the ambassador of the brand said,” A non Indian accessories brand is simply not enough for me. I like my Indian roots and enjoy mixing it up now and then”.



Within eight months Ayesha has grown to 11 stores across the country with 14 more booked to open within the next 6-8 months. Ayesha shop-in-shops will soon be seen at Shoppers Stops and Centrals across the country. Ayesha expects to have a 100 store presence nationally within the next 3 years.


 

Letoinde

Nazuk Bardeja’s LETOINDE, her by-appointment, exclusive couture jewellery studio in New Delhi, wherein Nazuk set to indulge the discerning diva with designs that are crafted by appointment and are one of in their setting. Originality of design, freshness of treatment and a strong individual aura is what sets the tone for this unique studio.

 “India is a pampered nation with its own definition of indulgence. Custom designing is at the corner stone of our luxury story. With Letoinde I want to revive the craft of creating bespoke pieces for discerning, connoisseur women. And I want to create something special for them not just in bridal and expensive jewelry but also in costume and party pieces,” reveals young and beautiful Nazuk Bardeja.

Enchanted Garden, Fall Splendor and Maharajas Imperial Treasures are the three inaugural lines that reveal the designer’s Zen for creating splendorous surfaces and celebrated concepts.  Nazuk believes in creating jewellery that reflects timeless glamour, exquisite natural materials and the romance of folklore.

Her design repertoire looks at three realms: One a classic collection of priceless jewellery which can lie in your heirloom trunk. Two a series of show stoppers in gold, diamond and precious stone that challenge convention through a range of innovative concepts and their interpretation. And lastly Nazuk creates a line of costume jewellery that a woman can wear on a basic black tunic and be prepared to be the evening’s show stopper. Clusters of pearls, awe inspiring broaches, scintillating chandelier ear rings Nazuk’s treatment of casual jewellery is as intense as her handling of bridal and special pieces. 
 

Burberry A/ W timepiece

The latest range of timepieces from Burberry is inspired by a rich heritage in innovation, style and British attitude. 

The collection with its vivacious designs, reflects the different moods and attitudes of men & women. These Swiss watches known for their craftsmanship are inspired by different shapes and innovative checks, featuring contemporary and elegant styles for men and women. ‘Checks’ a signature of the brand is seasonally innovated and modernized. The timepieces feature the classic Burberry checks in various dimensions.

Styles for women include the ‘Burberry Cadet’ watch – a military inspired timepiece previewed on the catwalk with a stainless steel case and large black dial with black or dark tan leather strap.  The collection also includes ‘Oversized ceramic’ timepieces & ‘Engraved Check’ timepieces with smoked check strap. Colour palette for women includes trench, dark tan, black and white.

The men’s styles draw inspiration from the rich Burberry history of function and performance.

One of the key styles for men this season are chronograph movement watches surrounded by ‘Smoke checked’ brown dials with silver index markers secured by a check trenched strap. The watches also feature polished steel case and silver nova embossed dials with sub-dials. The watches are secured by a Burberry nova effect steel bracelet and smooth black leather strap.
 

Tamana

A charitable non-profit voluntary organization held a fashion show previewing the collections of renowned fashion designers at Hyatt Regency, Delhi in the gracious presence of Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, wife of Honourable Prime Minister of India.

India’s leading designers came together to support this worthy cause and preferred professionals produced and executed the choreography of the show. The fashion biggies like Suneet Verma, JJ Valaya, Payal Jain, Meera and Muzaffar Ali, Malani Ramani, Satya Paul, Vinayak by Asha and Gautam Gupta and Anuradha Raman adorned the differently abled children in their creations.

The evening saw a heart filling cultural performances by students of Tamana and Tamana Kindergarten. They shared the ramp with the country’s finest models and celebrities from different walks of lie. On the occasion Dr. Shayam Chona, President, Tamana said, “The show is a platform for showcasing inclusion – an effort to integrate fashion into the world of differently abled and their individuality.”

On this momentous evening, Mr. Sunil Sethi, President , FDCI was felicitated with a ‘Humanitarian Award’ for outstanding contribution to the inclusion of fashion in the world of differently abled.

Celebrities and socialites such as actors Sushma Seth, Diya Mirza, Governor of Uttrakhand Mrs. Margaret Alva, Shahnaz Hussain, Mrs. Promila Sibbal, Wife of HRD minister Kapil Sibbal, Mrs. Louise Khurshid, Wife of Minister for Corporate Affairs Mr . Salman Khurshid, MLA Delhi Government Mrs. Barkha Singh, Singers Anamika and Shibani Kashyap amongst others walked the runway to support the cause.