June 2011 - Page 16 of 18

The Kolkata based Designer Aditya Dugar started his journey to the aisles of fashion by graduating in design from Pearl Academy of Fashion, Delhi, winning the award for Best Wearable Collection in the graduating show. The applause led the designer to opt for a diploma from NIFT, Kolkata which further nurtured his creativity and honed his skills.

Aditya who grew up in city of Kolkata has always been inclined towards art and literature while seeing the things from an unadulterated point of view. And, designing clothes beautifully is only the love child of his unrelenting passionate affair with the art. Moving ahead with full determination, market knowledge and innate creativity Aditya launched his label ‘Aditya Dugar’ in 2007 after working under the creative aegis of the likes Rajesh Pratap Singh and Nandita Basu.

The garments he creates scream loud about his expertise in crafting unusual pieces. The designer believes in reinventing and creating something new all the times. Traditional tailoring on fabrics surfaces treated with novel techniques creates wonders while keeping the perfect balance between wearability and creativity.

The label ‘Aditya Dugar’ is undoubtedly synonymous with high craftsmanship and design sensibility which is untainted, and retails through its exclusive studio in Kolkata and multi designer stores Zenon and Miraangi.

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It’s no secret that Brazil is a breeding ground for some of the most successful supermodels in the world, and transsexual model Lea T starred in her first swimwear campaign ever for Blue Man, one of Brazil’s most well-known swim lines.

Lea T, the 28-year-old model who was born Leandro Cerezo, took to the catwalk in a string bikini for the label’s show during the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 event in Brazil. As well as the two-piece, the model also posed in a snakeskin-print, cutaway bikini paired with tiny denim hot pants, revealing her enviably long, toned legs.

On Tuesday, T was pictured on a beach in Rio de Janeiro being shot by controversial fashion photographer Terry Richardson for Blue Man – one of Brazil’s biggest swimwear brands – for their spring/summer 2012 campaign.

The Blue Man brand too is no stranger to controversy—it took heat from the Roman Catholic Church in the late ’90s when it showed a swimsuit bearing an image of Jesus on the bottoms. While using Lea T. in a swim campaign is both progressive and courageous.

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Banish any thought of being a Plain Jane: M•A•C and Wonder Woman have joined forces! For Spring 2011, take a trip to Paradise Island with a legendary line up of super-sized Mineralize Skinfinish, bold Eye Shadow quads, Pigment, Opulash, Lipsticks and oversized Lipglass, jumbo-big Powder Blush and Penultimate Eye Liner, Nail Lacquer and Lash inspired by the larger-than-life Bold Babe. Dashing and dazzling, the iconic super heroine reminds us that inside every woman is a Mighty Aphrodite full of courage, confidence and charisma. Kaboom! Mission Accomplished!

Wonder Woman has always known the importance of astounding accessories. For her collaboration with M•A•C, we’ve infused her sense and fantasy and wonder into a vivid collection of awe-inspiring accessories as fierce and feminine as the heroine herself. Bright, bold, superhuman designs in Makeup Bags – from radiant Red to Bulletproof Blue, Utility Belt Brush Sets, and exclusively online, the WWT-Shirt and Invincible Mirror. Shazam!

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The new form of womanhood has changed radically if compared since few decades. They have recreated themselves aesthetically and culturally. I see in them a new magnetism like a shiny thunder struck in the dark velvety sky. Surprisingly, they are still able to maintain the balance between seduction and authority. This is the modern divinity of female seduction one get to feel in the flashy high-end fashion streets of Milan. May it be the classy Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II or vibrant Via Montenapoleone. It also can be Corso Buenos Aires-the longest shopping street in Europe. But the divinity fact of these charismatic women remain the same through out.

There is already an immense transformation to the playful era of womanhood; where they were no less than an entertaining entity to male or a factual theory of motherhood. Dating back to the industrial revolution where they first step out of the home to make a financial contribution to the family and be a helping hand to the man. And now they have towed man out to give every possible challenge and competition. This may not be done deliberately but certainly modern women have acquired the manifest ability of supremacy. The modern women work in the knowledge of their own abilities, they are sensible and carry moral behavior, sustaining new aesthetics moments, at the same time launching themes related to work and family management, as well as thoughts and actions that, carefully maintaining every aspect of daily life, from the home to work and create idea related to society as a whole.

Eventually, we see that these modern women have a very distinct move towards their life and fashion. Their approach is very bold, they are very self centered and independent, they are creative hence critical. But have this evolution of modern women somewhere gave birth to a new generation of man?

Posted by : Amal Kiran Jana from Milan at 12:33 AM

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Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Pritam Panda from Orrisa recently hosted his first solo runway show in Paris.

The 29 years old designer, who is trained under Alexander McQueen and has been nominated for the prestigious World Chopard Young Entrepreneurs Award 2010, showcased his Autumn Winter 2011 haute couture line titled ‘Ma Journey to Paris’ at the luxe ballroom of the Royal De Louvre Hotel. He is the second Indian to showcase a runway in Paris.

Altogether 21 models showcased Pritam’s 60-odd ensembles mostly couture evening gowns and stunning white embellished wedding gown in a well-knit runway extravaganza which lasted for an hour. The show was a treat to the 150 elite guest list of French, Indian and Arabic high profile socialites and celebrities like Jade Jagger.

It was all about the designer’s grab of cultures from Orissa to the hi-fashion street of Paris. Explaining his creations Pritam said, rich in textiles, half of the collection is based on ‘Paata’ from Orissa juxtaposed with rich and luxe fabric from all over the world.

Graduating students from Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) campuses in Delhi, Jaipur and Chennai mesmerized their peers, fellow designers and the fashion industry with their exclusive collection comprising haute couture and avant-garde creations at the Portfolio Finale.

The prêt-a-porter design range consisted of 21 collections that included women’s wear, men’s wear and evening wear. The collections at Portfolio were based on thematic inspiration of individual interpretations and concepts, reflecting market trends and anticipating the next wave. Every collection had a unique inspirational source and design theology.

Dr. A.K.G Nair, Group Director, Pearl Academy of Fashion said, “Our approach at Pearl has always been to build a firm foundation for our students and initiatives like Portfolio Finale help students gain the required exposure and experience in their course field.” Some 50 students from PAF will be attending summer courses at the prestigious design schools – NABA and DOMUS in Milan this July, under a special collaborative arrangement aimed at providing PAF students with the best global exposure and insights into fashion and design trends, he further added.

Renowned fashion designer Mr. Tarun Tahiliani officiated the event choreographed by Rashmi Virmani which saw top models Amanpreet Wahi, Joey Mathew, Tina Chatwal, Anchal Oberoi and Donna Masih put together a titillating show that brought to life the creations of students.

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Internationally renowned fashion designer and film director, Tom Ford couldn’t evade Oprah Winfrey’s charm to reveal his not-much-witnessed personal space.

An hour long documentary called Visionaries will feature the designer’s other side which the world is oblivious of. The man who was once running Gucci and YSL simultaneously, will be seen opening up to the audience in a way that we never imagined possible, revealing his own struggles with depression, mid-life crisis, and professional reinvention. He also reveals that he takes between three and five baths a day.

The documentary which took several months to be completed will show Tom from the debut of his womenswear line last fall to his recent boutique opening. The Visionaries will later see the likes of Lady Gaga, James Cameroon, Annie Leibovitz and many more revealing their inner world.

Visionaries: Tom Ford will premiere on Oprah’s OWN network on June 24 at 10pm.

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