June 2011 - Page 17 of 18

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A fashion design graduate from NIFT, kumar started his career as a fashion designer with a Delhi based buying agency, he has also been part of different fashion projects on regular basis.

He has been working with very commercial aspects of fashion since he started his professional carrier in 2002. Being associated with commercial fashion, export and production gave me chance to learn technical and business flow of clothing industry, says kumar.

Talking about his label 5 cross he says, it’s the feeling of doing something with personal taste; it’s the interest to understand clothing and fashion on a different scale and getting involved with people who are molding it, gave birth to 5X. It is a fashion label adding a personal meaning to the definition of women’s fashion. Operational from Delhi 5X follows 2 major seasons every year with a flash collection every 2 months, he further added.

Currently working as head of design and product development with buying agency called Asmara apparels India pvt. Ltd, kumar retails from Ogaan (Delhi),Anonym(Hyderabad),Aura (Nagpur),Fuel (Mumbai) and Moda in Kuwait.

Chuck God, devil to diva everyone lies in details, provided you get it right. Style is not being a clone of Lady Gaga (I bet you can’t, if you are sane) or going through the archives of Princess Diana, it’s about individualism. The more original you are screaming, the more eyeballs (drunk or sober, doesn’t matter!) you will grab. Small details like understated tassels, cupid bows and I-don’t-give-a-damn zippers, which otherwise go unnoticed can help you achieve an identity.

P.S. Please don’t replicate any of the look while scrolling down. They are creatively copyrighted.

Tassels are one such big fashion phenomenon this season with the likes of Frida Gianni and Peter Dundas relying on these subtle little pieces of decoration in their Spring Summer 2011 collections. From the curtains to cushions of the royal palaces, the tassels traversed a long way to the classy wardrobes; peeping from the necklines to hemlines of the dresses to lending substance to the shoes, belts, jewellery and bags. A symbol of craftsmanship and luxury, tassels aesthetically grace the modern idea of minimalism. Ropes quintessentially complement tassels fringes and trimmings while giving a vintage feel to the pieces.

Bows have always been in fashion and loathe sexists while gracing gentlemen and ladies alike. But this season bows are a trendy fashion accessory giving that cute feminine vibe. From head to toe in large to small shapes, bows are a safest way to du jour. Get big dramatic bows for that 50s inspired look and stick to small cutesy ones for chirpy feminine look. Pussy bow blouses, belts as bows, hair band bows, on bags, dresses and pumps, bows are literally everywhere this season.

Zippers are no more limited to denim, leather jackets and bikers’ accessories. They have transcended this Spring Summer to chiffon and sheer; peeping out of hemlines, running across waistlines and snaking on backs. Givenchy, Burberry and Balenciaga are few such labels which played boldly with the zips, redefining and taking it to new levels. So zippers are not about punk rock star look, it’s more about edginess and substance this summers. Embrace the zippers and get punk feminine look.

Tassels, Bows and Zippers are trendily instrumental to up the fashion ante this season. So we head to our designers to get the how to and what to of the above mentioned trends.

Designer Jattin Kochhar says, “Tassels look best on lean and well defined structures. Though they are not a big craze in India but they look so classy giving that vintage 20s vibe. They look best when teamed up with a beaded scarf.” Jattin has recently designed a collection with bows appearing on the shoulders, bags and footwear. About the trend he puts, “I am a big fan of bows. They look very cute, feminine and girly and can be availed in bright colors in giant to Minnie forms.” About the zippers Jattin furthers, “Well, zips give a punk rocker chic look. Zips here and there give a sort of biker look provided you carry it cool manner.”

Designer Niharika Sharma says, “Tassels always give a feminine touch to any attire. It can be marked as a statement wearing torn jeans with some antique chain tassels and can also be teamed up with little feminine and tough look, like wearing chiffon maxi with small sleeveless jacket with all over tassels as a surface ornamentation. Tassels can also give warrior look to the ensemble, metallic tassels are really in fashion.” About the bows she adds,” I personally love the bow very much as it can make you stand out in day wear or evening wear. Soft fabric bows look very stylish. For the bold look can go for stiff bow. It goes well with the black short dress and one can use any florescent stiff big bow as a tie as belt.” Niharika feels zippers can add futuristic look to any attire. It’s trendy and young as zippers can do magic to the cocktail dresses to day time sun dresses. She continues, “I love to experiment with the zips and like to use metallic chunky zippers in a lace dress as it gives a quite edgy look to the whole attire.”

The fashion bellwether, Marc Jacob, dictating style to the world for over decades has recently been chosen by the Council for Fashion Designers of America for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Presently, the Creative Director at Louis Vuitton and running Marc by Marc Jacobs, this fashion priest has always inspired by his extraordinaire sense of designing and forward thinking styles. Battling the odds Marc has always surprised the fashion lovers by offering something new, outdoing himself.

In 2009 Marc made to the 15th spot of the Out magazine’s annual list of ‘50 Most Powerful Gay Men and women in America’ and has been bestowed with many honors appreciating his outstanding work. In 1987 Jacobs was the youngest designer to have ever been awarded the fashion industry’s highest tribute, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.

Previous winners of this coveted award are Donna Karen, Yves Saint Lauren and Geoffrey Beene to name but a few. If there was any doubt of Marc’s place in fashion then this secures him as one of the greats: setting trends very few would think of and most definitely ahead of his time.

In a further commitment to its near seven-year partnership with UNICEF, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini has designed an updated version of the bestselling “Gucci for UNICEF” Sukey bag, this time featuring the House’s historic Diamante motif in deep chocolate brown. As in the past, 25 percent of the retail price for each bag will go to support UNICEF’s “Schools for Africa” initiative which aims to provide children with access to quality education.

Frida Giannini commented, “The Sukey is one of our most popular bags, which is why I chose to create a new and exclusive version for UNICEF for a second consecutive year.” She continued, “Our support of UNICEF’s Schools for Africa initiative is extremely important to all of us at Gucci and we therefore hope this new Sukey bag will help to raise further much needed funds.”

Lightweight and practical, the newest top handle bag has a feminine appeal thanks to soft ruches and to a detachable leather charm bearing the interlocking GG logo. The Diamante pattern, a classic Gucci design first introduced in 1935 and recently relaunched by Giannini, is embossed on soft calfskin that is hand waxed to confer a vintage effect in degrading shades of brown. A discreet use of hardware makes the Sukey bag contemporary, elegant and easy to mix-and-match.

The “Gucci for UNICEF” Sukey will be available in Gucci stores in over 20 countries, from June 15th 2011 until February 28th, 2012.

FashionFad brings you an alphabetical list of summer essentials.

A FOR ALL-IN-ONES: All-in-ones/jumpsuits are the flavour of the season. Accessible and chic, they make for a super hot style statement. These easy-to-wear ‘just-hop-in’ garments are available in various lengths, so go out and take your pick.

B FOR BRACELETS: The most stylish wrists this season are adorned with a plenty of contrasting jewellery. Cutesy, boho or the ones with twinkling charms, bracelets work with everything and can make any outfit super glam.

C FOR COUTURE TEE: Bejewelled, embroidered or sequinned, hi-end brands are revamping the one-time humble tees into something more luxurious. Quite a must-have this season.

D FOR DEODORANT: Yup, one thing you absolutely can’t leave your house without is a deodorant as perfumes hardly work in this humid weather. In case you aren’t too big on carrying your world with you, you can try tiny cans available in multiple brands.

E FOR EXTRA LONG DRESSES: Long and relaxed maxis are the coolest options for summer. Perfect for a breezy nightout with friends, try the ones in solid bright colours like hues of pink, scarlet and blue or the peppy floral print ones.

F FOR FRESH FRUITS: Melons, watermelons, pineapples and mangoes… these mouth watering fresh fruits will keep you energised all day long.

G FOR GOGGLES: We all know Goggles or sunglasses protect our eyes from harmful UV rays. And when it also doubles as a cool fashion, then why not sport it, eh?

H FOR HATS: Hat is one accessory that can be fun and elegant at the same time. This summer hit the nearest mall and get yourself an array of trendy hats available in vibrant colours.

I FOR INITIALS: Oh yeah! Personalise your bag, luggage, everything by putting your initials. Even celebrities are putting their initials on their LVs and Guccis, do you need more reasons to convince yourself?

J FOR JEANS: Take a hike from your basic blue jeans and explore the vibrant colour palette our humble jeans just got. Scarlets, pinks, greens and more… a pair of jeans couldn’t get yummier.

K IS FOR KAAJAL OR KOHL: Yes girls, kohl is your new best friend this summer. Putting layers of pancake is an absolute no no. Well defined eyes will make you grab all the attention.

L FOR LAYERING: We know summer means minimal clothing, but hey we are only talking layering your trousers or chudidaars with roomy knee-length tunics. Effortless yet chic.

M FOR MAN SHOES: From oxfords to boyish brogues and loafers, mannish footwear for women is set a big trend.

N FOR NUDE PUMPS: An absolute must in every girl’s wardrobe, nude pumps will be your saviour when you don’t know what to wear with that amazing new dress you bought.

O FOR ONE-PIECE: We know guys love bikinis, but this summer pack ‘em away and rejoice! It is all about the one-piece as championed by various international designers like Marc Jacobs, Donna Karen and the likes.

P FOR PREPPY WARDROBE: Boyish shirts and A-line skirt, striped tees and linen shorts, preppy wardrobe is a summer classic.

Q FOR A QUICK HOLIDAY: We have given you such useful wardrobe tips, a quick holiday will not only relax you but you can also flaunt your new summer style statement with élan.

R FOR ROSEWATER: Using soap to wash your face again and again in summers can leave your skin dry. Try wiping it with rosewater, it’ll cool your skin in this heat and cleanse it as well.

S FOR SUN BLOCK: If you haven’t been using a sun block, then gurl you are committing one serious crime: killing your skin! We are sure you don’t want to look patchy, use a good sun block to protect your skin from the sun and also get an even skin tone.

T FOR T-SHIRT DRESSED: Casual and summery, a T-shirt dress teamed with sassy wedges or gladiators is perfect if you want to go out shopping with your girlfriends.

U FOR UMBRELLA: Not only do they protect you from the harsh sun, but they also look oh-so-cute. Oh yeah, one more thing, they will also save you from that occasional shower that hits the city.

V FOR VARSITY JACKETS: If you are in love with the retro era, you got to have one of these.

W FOR WHITES: How can one not have whites in summers? Sorry, we don’t think we need to give a reason for this one.

X FOR X-RATED SLASHES: If you are planning to play the “sinner” for the evening and wearing a long dress, then make sure it has a thigh-high slit. Learn to perfect this look from the likes of Kate Winslet and Diane Kruger.

Y FOR YOGA: It will sure keep you in shape and you will see your love handles vanish in no time. Just an hour in the morning is all you need.

Z FOR ZIG ZAG: Bold zig-zag pattern is one of summer’s hottest trends.

Reebok, the leading sportswear and fitness brand and Disney Consumer Products together launched Pirates of the Caribbean apparel range this summer. Inspired by the immense success and popularity of the Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and the pirate captain, Jack Sparrow, Disney and Reebok have created an exciting range of apparel for fans across all age groups. This new collection will have fashionable motifs of skulls, treasure, mystery and the leading character, Jack Sparrow.

This collection will be available at all Reebok Flagship and Arena stores across India. The men’s collection will include polos, hoodies, tee-shirts and shorts. The women’s collection will have capris, tee-shirts and pants in vivid colors like pink, blues and whites. Young boys can also enjoy the Pirates range with skull hoodies, tee-shirts available in vibrant colors.

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