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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Red Monkey-Imported Monkeys Night
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Chinese New year celebration at Royal China
Chinese New year celebration at Royal China,New Delhi 3rd-18th Feb’11
Voice of Alfred Dunhill
For Spring Summer 2011, Alfred Dunhill presents a change in communication direction focused on celebrating brilliance. Recognised achievement is the ultimate masculine aspiration and can only ever be attained through skill, intelligence, drive and the ability to be extraordinary.
The casting for Voice paid no regard to age, look, status or trend – only achievement. Voice is an honest and elegant portfolio of British men. The format is simple – a series of black and white portraits, each subject dressed in a Alfred Dunhill outfit of their own choosing, and an interview with the cast.
The campaign is conceptualized by Alfred Dunhill, Art direction by David James, photography by David Sims, interviews by Jefferson Hack and the styling for the campaign is by Alister Mackie.
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Triumph Annual Show
With every year, Triumph annual fashion show is getting bigger and better. The fashion show organized by Triumph was to present the autumn winter lingerie collections in India. The event was a first of its kind a la mode lingerie show in India. This fashion show in Mumbai on Friday evening saw the presence of many famous Bollywood personalities. This is for the third time that Farah Khan directed the Triumph lingerie show
Speaking on the occasion Farah said “I used to choreograph fashion shows some 18-20 years ago but that was at college level. So I thought it would be a nice change. This show is really pulling out stocks; I think it could probably be the costliest show ever held in India.”
The Bollywood star-cast shining at the fashion show includes names like Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Manyata Dutt, Shaimak Davar, Simi Garewal, Arjun Rampal, Mehr Jesia, Ritesh Deshmukh, Amrita Arora, Sajid Khan, Manya Shetty, Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar, Neelam, Samir Soni, Zayed Khan, Anu Malik, Shreyas Talpade, Sonakshi Sinha and designers like Babita Malkani, Pria Kataria Puri and many more.
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MULTI DESIGNER STORE AT 40 SANTUSHTI COMPLEX CHANAKYA PURI NEW DELHI
fashionfad’s fashion feed on Pallavi Goenka Ayesha Kapur Alfred Dunhill SS 2011 Model Reha Sukheja Triumph Show and more…
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Reha Sukheja
Recently chosen for Lakme Fashion Week, Reha Sukheja is on cloud nine these days. Student of second year of majors in economics at Fergusson College, Pune, Reha shot to fame after being selected as the first runners up in I-Am-She contest. Coffee-aholic hyperactive sarcasm poking Reha is a girl next door with je ne sais quoi. So here is Reha in her prototype effervescence and banter.
How is it to be chosen for Lakme Fashion Week ?
Its amazing! Let me be basked in the glory without saying a word…..(smiles)
Tell us briefly about your formative years and academics?
Well, I was born in Kolkata and loved sports or any game that made me look like a complete mess and included falling down. I studied in Pratt Memorial School till class 6, then shifted to Hyderabad and studied in Vidyaranya High School and then Chirec Public School for classes 11 and 12 and I’m currently in my second year of B.A Economics at Fergusson College, Pune. But the one thing in common among all the schools were the amazing friends I made.
How you bumped into your first assignment? How it changed your life?
My first assignment was a photoshoot for Shashikanth Naidu, a brilliant designer. I knew nothing about posing in front of a camera or how to get the right expressions but luckily I was surrounded by encouraging people including my mother which made me extremely comfortable. But the turning point was when my mother secretly registered me for I Am-She pageant during a trip to Mumbai and with full credit to her, it was the biggest turning point of my life from books to modeling and things have been pretty much uphill from there on.
What did you aspire to become as kid?
As a child I always wanted to become a teacher or a fashion designer( loved sketching Gowns.)
Modeling comes with a short shelf life so where do you see yourself 10 years down the line?
10 years is a long time. If you had asked me this question last year, modeling wouldn’t even come up. I love the twists and turns my life’s taking (for the better) and I really want to see what’s in store for me.
Where do you see yourself in this cut throat competitive industry? What’s your success mantra?
It’s only been a few months. But after the Indian Bridal Week and now being chosen for the Lakme Fashion Week I feel like I’m definitely on the right path and what makes it better are the highly experienced models I walk with! They’re extremely helpful unlike what I had expected being someone from outside the industry. Moreover watching them walk infuses great confidence in me and makes me want to strive for better each time. Well for what I’ve seen, to be successful as a model one has to be patient, take criticism positively and work on it and most importantly be true to yourself instead of trying to be who you’re not and what you’re not proud of.
What’s your take on drug abuse and suicides which are so prevalent in the modeling industry?
I don’t think it’s limited to just the modeling industry. Both depend on personal choices and situations in one’s life and during bad times one should learn to be perseverant and come out of the rut rather than resorting to either of the two.
Which designers have you worked with? Whom do you find appealing your aesthetic senses most?
I have just started off and have only worked with national designers so far. I do look forward to walking for international designers as well. I love the blend of tradition and elegance in both Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Shashikanth Naidu’s work and a contrasting flair and attitude in Manish Malhotra’s designs.
Which other projects have you graced with your presence? Any big project in pipeline?
So far I’m the first runners up in the I Am She miss universe India pageant 2010. I have walked for the Indian Bridal Week, for Manish Malhotra (filmfare pre party) and Vikram Phadnis(teacher’s awards) and now I’ve been chosen for Lakme Fashion Week. I’m really excited!
How is Reha as a person? What does she like to do when not modeling?
I’m a very happy person hyper most of the time, love my cup of coffee, love sarcasm and absolutely adore my family and friends. When I’m not modeling I’m either at college trying to catch up with what I’ve missed or I’m with my family and friends having a good time. Other than that I love writing poetry and watching crime solving tv shows.
Any social cause that you are associated with?As the first runners up in the pageant, the NGO I’m associated with is the Jaivakeel School of the developmentally delayed and autistic people most of whom are children. Even a day with them is so fulfilling with their inspiring take on life and a priceless undying smile which makes their fight seem effortless.
Which is the most cherished moment in your modeling career?
The most cherished moment almost definitely was being chosen for the Lakme fashion Week.
What’s your beauty and fitness regime?
I Drink plenty of water, work out 6 days a week and try and eat as healthy as possible.
What is your idea of an ideal date?
My ideal date would be very intimate…white sand, blue water, slow music, wine, good food , oh and the guy…?
What’s your style statement?
Don’t follow trends with your eyes closed-they change almost everyday. So just wear what you’re comfortable in and be open to experimentation.
QUICK SNIPPET
FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi, butter chicken, shrimp tempura, pani puri
FAVORITE PERFUME: Azzaro now
FAVORITE INTIMATE WEAR BRAND: Buttercups
FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Egypt, Greece
FAVORITE MOVIE: Notting Hill
FAVORITE BOOK: Fountainhead
THING YOU ARE ADDICTED TO: Family, friends, my phone and currently Castle(tv show!)
YOU ARE SACRED OF: Losing the ones I love
MUSIC YOU LOVE TO LISTEN: Soft rock.
THE MAN YOU FIND HOTTEST: Will Smith, Eric Bana, Gerard Butler.
FAVORITE SHOPPING DESTINATION: Bangkok
YOUR ROLE MODEL IN LIFE: Mom
GUILTY PLEASURE: Dark chocolate, pani puri, oreo cheesecake…I could go on…:)
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Ayesha talks about
When the much acclaimed movie Black, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali had hit the screens in 2005, the audience actually believed that the 12 year old girl playing the role of Michelle McNally was actually blind. That is the acting genius of Ayesha Kapur. She not only starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the movie but also won a number of Best Supporting Actress Awards for the same. Giving vent to her creativity, this young achiever has also floated a fashion forward accessory brand by her name ‘ayesha’. Offering a paraphernalia of fashion essentials, her stores are positioned as one-stop-colourful shop for everything funky and sensational like – hip hats, cool sunglasses, smart flips flops, funky bags, colourful laptop cases, chic jewellery like bangles, neck pieces, earrings and more. She is also the daughter of one of the popular fashion label owners, Dilip Kapur, Managing Director of Hidesign. In a tete-e-tete with Sayanti Banerjee, Ayesha shares her vision for her accessory brand ‘ayesha’
Why did you want to start out with your own accessory line?
My mother was selling accessories in her department store Casablanca in Pondicherry and it was doing very well. I loved helping her with the merchandising and that is how it all started.
What has been your source of inspiration?
I get my inspiration from observing the things around me. It may be while I am walking through the markets of Delhi or Bombay or the most trendy stores in Milan, New York or Tokyo for that matter.
What do you consider the USP of your brand?
The product portfolio of ‘ayesha’ offers everything that is funky, fun, fashionable with a fusion of the western and Indian trends. They are also made affordable at the same time.
Are you planning to add anything new to the product portfolio in the near future?
We are always introducing new products and styles to our range. We just came out with a line of watches of late.
Who are your target audience?
Fashion trendsetters, who are young as well as those who are young at heart!
What are some of the boons and banes of this industry?
It involves a lot of fun and a lot of work at the same time.
How often do you add new products and styles?
All the time!
What are your future plans as far as your work is concerned and how do you plan to grow your retail presence?
My brand is available in selected outlets in Mumbai, Goa, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pondicherry. Moving ahead, the aim is to open about 100 shops within the next three years. We have also just started out with the shop- in- shop concept at Shopper’s Stop and Central.
Finally, will you be appearing in movies having enjoyed the success of ‘Black’ at a young age?
I hope so!!!!
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Let’s Design Season 3
Cotton Council International with Bollywood Actor Celina Jaitley, fashion designers Masaba Gupta and Swapnil Shinde announced the finalists for the third edition of its fashion design contest, Let’s Design. The theme for this season is ‘Naturally Love’. The pan India contest had kicked off on December 18 with call for entries which closed on January 18. From over 800 entries 90 were short listed for the regional rounds. For the regional rounds the contestants were asked to bring their sketches to life in cotton. Each contestant’s design was modeled before the judges who also asked questions about the designs and how it is relate to the theme and utilized cotton’s characteristics.
The 16 finalists will stay under one roof in Reality House and will judge on their execution of various tasks given to them to test their skill, passion and creativity. The winner will be launched by India’s biggest fashion house Kimaya across all Kimaya stores in India and Dubai.
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