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Swarovski, celebrated a ‘Mix & Match’ styling day out with ladies from different walks of life representing various looks at Shiro, Hotel Samrat, New Delhi.

Reel life fashion was brought into real life with 8 women including Shazahn Padamsee, Sharon Prabhakar, Neelam Pratap Rudy, Ayesha Seth, Amanpreet Wahi, Payal Jain and Vani Tripathi,the style divas.

The women were stylized interpreting the inspirational and seasonal mood of Swarovski’s latest collection by renowned stylist Gautam Kalra, who explored and experimented with various kinds of looks while mixing and matching various enchanting and captivating styles.

Speaking on the occasion Swarovski Director for Consumer Goods division, Sukanya Duttaroy said, “Swarovski’s Spring collection is all about nature, fresh style, modern attitude, and bright colors as fuchsia and mint. Inspired from colors of nature and its vibrancy, the collection appeals to the aesthetic minds and invokes the senses.”

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Corneliani, the legendary Italian luxury brand for bespoke men’s fashion, recently, celebrated the opening of their stores in Mumbai at The Taj Mahal Palace & Towers and The Grand Hyatt Plaza, Mumbai with an elegant yet lavish cocktail evening at the ballroom of The Taj Mahal Palace &Towers.

Hosted by Cristiano Corneliani, who specially flew to Mumabi for unveiling the Corneliani’s Collections, along with Chhaya Momaya, the launch event exuded the sophistication that the brand demands as guests witnessed the latest lines of Corneliani, viz; Spring Summer 2011, Corneliani ID and Trend Corneliani.

In keeping with the ethos of Corneliani, the evening had an air of masculine elegance with a specially designed theme of black & gold, with candles adding an aura of mystique. Further infusing the glam, the new Corneliani collections were showcased by some of the leading models of Mumbai.

On the launch, Cristiano Corneliani, Global Sales Director, Corneliani, put, “Corneliani believes in satisfying the demands of the modern consumer, capable of choosing and concerned with ‘essence’ and not just with ‘appearance’. It creates the finest apparel through traditional tailoring modernized to suit the most exacting needs: exclusive fabrics, sewn-in interlinings, impeccable cut, finely crafted construction, attention to detail. The outcome is an extraordinary fit.”

Guests seen enjoying the evening of bespoke fashion included Abhay Gupta, Dinesh Singhal, Sheetal Mafatlal, Sanjay & Ina Arora, Roopa & Harish Fabiani, roopa Vohra, Riyad & Alisha Kundanmal, Kunika Singh, Krishika & Sunil Lulla, Deveika & Suresh Bhojwani, Mimoh Chakravarty, Neetu Chandra, Rahul Dev, Manish Malhotra, Lascelles Symons, Azeem & Sameena Khan, Apeksha Chopra, Rajat Tangri, Kunal Ganjawala, Aarti & Kailash Surendranath, Niranjan & Kamal Hiranandani, Shibani Agarwal, Parvez Damania, Gauri Pohoomull, Raell Padamsee, Lina Tipnis, Varuna Jani, Deebie & Arun hitkari, Giampaolo & Elisabetta Cutillo, Schauna & Bikram Saluja amongst many more of Mumbai’s creme de la creme.

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A rock punk gal who totally transformed herself into a glamorous model, Iryna hails from Ukraine and has been strutting the ramps for last four years. A computer programmer by profession, Iren enjoys her work as a model and wants to make it big in the industry.

We caught up with pretty Iryna K backstage during WIFW A/W 2011 and here is she in her all flesh, blood and soul, exclusively for fashionfad.in…

Tell us something about your academics & early years?
I grew up in Ukraine. I am an economics graduate & masters in Computer Programming
And right now I am working as a freelance programmer.

How you bumped into modeling?
My friend asked me to accompany her at a fashion event and there luckily I met few wonderful people and rest is all a beautiful history.

How supportive are your parents on choosing modeling as a profession?
They have always been proud of me and my success in this field. They are really very supportive and feel so happy for me.

What did you aspire as a kid?
Hmm….I really wanted to be an Astronaut.

You’re first modeling assignment?
My first ramp walk was for a Korean designer in Seoul.

Which all assignments you have been part of?
I have done many ramp shows for designers across the world. Plus, I have campaigned for some brands also. And the list is very long to be narrated here…..:)

You’re Fitness Regime?
I have always been a sporty girl and really enjoy swimming.

What do you think of Bollywood as a career option?
Hmm….It’s great. I would love to be a part of it.

How would you define fashion?
Well, I think this question should be asked to designers. We are only models portraying their ensembles. I personally feel that fashion is a creativity of a person which is appreciated by others.

What all do you enjoy apart from modeling?
Reading is the thing which keeps you all engaged. In all my free time I just grab a novel or biography and get zeroed in…

Tell me the story of backstage about your interactions with models, choreographers who all put together such a great show?
It’s really an amazing feeling! We all know each other very well. There is a friendly atmosphere making us sustain the contorting work pressure.

QUICK SNIPPETS

CUISINE YOU LOVE TO GORGE ON : Russian soup & paneer.

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE : Any chocolate.

FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION : Mountains. I love to be there always.

FAVORITE PERFUME : DKNY

A PEEP INTO YOUR HANDBAG : Lip Balm, headphones, water spray, powder and a good novel

FAVORITE MUSIC : Hard rock & Hip hop.

GUILTY PLEASURE : Black dark Chocolate.

BEAUTY REGIME : Eat well & stay happy.

STYLE MANTRA : Feel confident & be classy.

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b:blunt, one of the India’s leading hairdressing salon, under the experienced long standing veterans, Shimsha and Shefali Shetty, was recently inaugurated by Abhishek Bachchan at Bandra, Mumbai.

Best known for their outstanding work on creating new looks and setting trends in Bollywood, these sisters are all set to bring a new sense of style by their latest venture. Starting this month, b:blunt is poised to provide insights into the latest hairdressing styles and cutting edge trends for the summer. It will also specialise in indulgent Kerastase hair treatments in their unique Kerastase treatment room.

The city’s fashion aficionados are invited to treat themselves to opulent services, ranging from stylish haircuts and relaxing massages to rejuvenating facials and immaculate manicures from a team of exceptionally trained and qualified experts.

According to b:blunt’s Creative Director, Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar and Managing Director, Osh Bhabani, the launch in Bandra is the next logical step for the acclaimed salon chain, as b:blunt evolves into “the” destination for hair care. With the success of two flourishing salons, Kemp’s Corner and Juhu, the dynamic duo brings an inimitable mix of vitality and style to Bandra.

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The recently held BeYu Fashion Awards 2011 at DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi bestowed special lifetime achievement award to eminent designer Jatin Kochhar along with other young designers for their contribution to global fashion.

Organized by Elder Health Care Ltd for its German premium cosmetic brand BeYu, the annual award ceremony in its Delhi leg saw designer Jatin Kochhar along with well-known young Indian designers like Anand Bhushan, Joy Mitra, Nida Mahmood, Nikhita Tandon, Rajdeep Ranawat and Jenjum and Jasleen showcasing their latest collection to the select audience.

BeYu’s international makeup artist, Diego Schober also presented the theme of the event, ‘BeYu’s Ode to the Indian Woman’ by presenting a sequence where he created and showcased looks based on the elements of nature viz, Earth, Water, Fire and Wind, symbolizing the moods and character of an Indian woman.

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Available at all The Nature

Starting from April 6 to 10, 2011

The best little deli in Delhi is how I will describe Ploof Deli Kitchen & Bar.

It is a nouvelle eating experience located in the heart of New Delhi, in cozy Lodi Colony market. Karam Puri the new owner and the man behind the new habitat, soon after taking over realized you could go out to eat, but nowhere could you buy all the ingredients for a gourmet meal to serve your family and friends at home or at the same place as you could have coffee or a quick bite with friends. Hence he converted it into a part restaurant, part delicatessen, part pantry and a café, all rolled into one.

Popular for its wide array of sea-food dishes, Ploof is everything a small restaurant should be. An old favorite, Ploof came onto the scene of Delhi’s Belly when there was a need for a good sea food restaurant (has host of other dishes as well) and it was received well, quite well as a neighborhood joint.

There were three of us and we had all the varieties right from Vegetable Crepes, Woody Roast Chicken served with mashed potato and greens to sole in mustard and basil. The food was excellent, though we had a small debate on whether an India sea bass was substantially different from those served outside. But the fish was fresh and the spices were strong.

An exciting innovation at Ploof is ‘The Market Place’. Offering a wide selection of customized meats, fish and seafood that you can eat in or take home with you. Huge emphasis has been focused on sourcing fresh produce from top farms and butchers around the globe. Not only can you choose your favorite meat but you can mix and match your choice of marinade making cooking at home easier than ever. Amongst the Chicken there is the ‘Malai basil, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs’, ‘Kafir lime leaves & ginger and ‘Spiced Chicken Kibbeh’ and ‘Mangalore Malasa’. There is a wide range of seafood on offer, fillets of snapper , sea bass, whole lobsters , scallops and crabs accompanied by marinades such as ‘Lemon, dill and olive oil’, ‘Mustard, basil’ , ‘Thai herbs’ and ‘peri peri’. Along side awaits the juicy pork chops, tenderloin steaks, lamb chops in smoked rosemary, plump chickens to get you started on. With a frozen section close by you can also stock up on your chicken, seafood, sausages and bacon.

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Monthly Archives: April 2011

Swarovski Style Session

Corneliani Launch

Iryna K

B:blunt

BeYu Fashion Awards

Iryna K

New Herbal Clay Toothpaste from The Nature’s Co

Wills India Fashion Week A/W 2011

Deli Ploof