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The 14th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week spiced up with increasing number of models, designers and shows, all thrilled and charged up to put their best. The signature hustle bustle, before show paranoia and after show grins reined the backstage for Day 1 & 2.

The pose, pout and tweaking knees let the cameras flash and lights play from every nook and crony. High on theatrics with the shouts, laughs and grudges the backstage never ran a bit short of life. Waking up early to sleeping late, backstage as seen over these two days is undoubtedly the power house.

With Lakme Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2011 coming up in less than a week’s time, LFW fittings is where all the action is. As the countdown begins, designers, stylists, show directors and make-up artists are putting their thoughts together to come up with something unique this year. The models minus their make-up, are having the ball of a time, trying clothes, footwear and accessories all day. Some of them are also catching a quick sap in-between. And contrary to popular belief that fashionistas are always dieting, it is nice to see them indulging in yummy treats during the lunch time.

Though things are being kept hush hush till the collections get showcased on the ramp, the buzz is that orange is the colour of the season. On Day One of the fittings, designers Priyadarshini Rao, Masaba Gaupta, Narresh and Rocky S were spotted running around the fittings area. Rocky is styling the clothes created by CANTABIL. He shared, “I am trying to mix and match ensembles to create affordable fashion that is more fun, keeping in mind today’s youth. For this particular collection, I have been associated with this premium casualwear brand right from the storyboarding of the designs. I am sure the response will be great!”

There will be more big names coming over for their specific fitting schedules this week. Lakme Fashion Week begins from 11th March, Friday and on 10th March there will be a kick off show by Anamika Khanna, which is currently the talk of the town.

Zoya – The Chain of Exquisite Diamond Boutiques introduces its new ‘Bespoke Design Service’ which enables discerning patrons to customize their jewellery according to their likes and personality.

Clients can now create something new and special, something that is just ideal only for them with the help of Zoya’s experienced and talented designers. With this customized design service, customers can even merge different elements of Zoya jewellery pieces and allow the designer to create something unique and spectacular!

Jewellery designer Nisha Naik who assists patrons, has a one on one chat with the them, answers all their queries and even customizes a piece for them. 

The Zoya Design Studio is known for its creative capabilities of design and execution. The team is up crest with trends and trend forecasting by traveling across globe to observe and understand latest developments in the jewellery field by attending international shows like JCK, Basal, Vicenza, the Honkong Show, the Couture Show, etc. Coming up with one of its kind, first time in market collections every now and then is the highlight of the design studio.
 

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World’s most in-demand model is neither Gisele Bundchen nor Lara Stone, but a Polish supermodel Anja Rubik.

According to a research by an internet forum, the 26 year old face of Fendi, was so popular between April 2010 to April 2011 that she beat out models including Chanel and Louis Vuitton girl, Freja Beha Erichsen, and Calvin Klein model Lara Stone, and Versace girl Abbey Lee Kershaw.

Rankings which were based on the criteria like Google searches, twitter followers and magazine cover appearances saw Rubik leading the Twitter followers by some margin with an impressive 54,508 people hanging on her every word. Her 59 magazine covers saw her trail only Erichsen, who scored 65, while she clocked up a whopping 2.67 million Google searches, second only to Abbey Lee Kershaw with 3.04 million – although her name is definitely easier to spell.

When we think of the models, prowling tall, slender and passive ones pop up in a jiffy; one who is a canvas of a designer, wearing his fantasies and her inspiration to present a picture perfect show. But ultimately they are the one who are versed in every fall and drape of a garment, when worn. Moreover, no need to mention the killer bodies and the attitude which can turn a thread into an ‘it’ piece. So we here at fashionfad dig out the summer wardrobe of our trendsetters.

Model Simran Kaur Mundi loves being comfortable in her skin when it comes to dressing. “Whatever be the occasion if you are not comfortable with what you wear, you end up being a fashion victim.” says Simran. She furthers,” I don’t like going over the top when it comes to style. In summers when it’s so hot outside during the day, I love to wear bright summery flowery dresses, shorts and tees and go a bit dressy during evening by adding subtle shimmer in my look.”

The summer wardrobe for the first ‘I Am She’ winner, Ushoshi Sengupta is all about colors and fun. She says, “I like wearing bright colours like yellow, orange and pink, which majorly rule my wardrobe.  I love whites, a loose white shirt with a high waist short or a fitted t-shirt is something I love to wear and go out in the sun.” The cool summer nights are all about partying and to make the best out of it Ushoshi loves to go for something that is more stylish and sexy. She adds, “I prefer a sexy beige or black short cocktail dress in lighter fabrics along with my favourite stilettoes. Plus, killer shorts and a backless dress is also a great option for evenings.”  For holidays Ushoshi goes for sarongs and denim shorts while preferring the nude skin with kajal, eyeliner and some tint on lips.

Now when it comes to male models, the ramp scorcher Kabir Singh who just came back to India after a spectacular show in Cape Town relies on linen loose pants or 3/4 linen pants with cut sleeves or ganzis during the day as its too hot outside here back in India. For evenings Kabir says, “I like to wear body fitted shirts not too body fitted mostly black and white with jeans and try to keep it casual.” Though Kabir doesn’t accessorize his look much but he likes to wear head bands (broad) and goes for aviators and wayfarers without a doubt.

Grasim Mr. India 2007 Bharat Kundra, who recently turned to acting, loves to be in shorts and loose t shirts on casual summer days. He says, “For a Casual Day with friends or stepping out I would prefer a good pair of loose jeans or cotton/linen pants and cotton Lycra T-shirt. I do not go for a shirt until it is essential or I am required to be slightly formal or semi casual. I would prefer relatively lighter shades not specifically White but also colours like wine, green and orange.” For formal evenings Bharat prefers darker colors and considers black his all-time savior. Everything is done, perfect, what about inner wear? Bharat suggests,” Wearing anything other than cotton would get the temperatures in the right areas really high. I keep the satin or shiny ones for special occasions.”

Though three nations – France, England and America – can lay claim to the origin of the word dandy, his ilk was very much reborn in Paris this past weekend in runway shows presenting menswear collection for next spring – the season was all about inventing a modern gent’s wardrobe through sharp tailoring and a sense of unadorned chicness.

The opening look at Givenchy, where designer Riccardo Tisci was inspired by Hawaii and surfing, was a man in sandals, skirt and sweater shirt emblazoned with a bird of paradise hyper print. The same tropical flower that also covered sequined kilts. Yes, sequined kilts.

The most dominant trend – evident through collections from Yves Saint Laurent, Dior Homme and Lanvin – was modernist tailoring. Most spectacularly at YSL where designer Stefano Pilati offered deconstructed dandy shoulders, low waists, and frock coats cut away at the front. His footwear managed to be both dandified – hand painted snakeskin moccasins and athletic, snazzy patent leather Sci Fi boots with fabric backs. “It’s about a new city style, urban sportswear and leisure,” explained Pilati.

Dior Homme’s tailoring tour de force began with five looks almost like toiles, i.e. patterns for a proper suit, though in this case composed of chic ecru felt cottons. The house’s menswear designer Kris Van Assche doesn’t much cut jackets as he does drape them, especially his sleeveless redingotes with single buttons at the neck.

Arty party animals were the stars at Galliano. On the runway, Galliano’s effective successor Gaytten referenced far more jolly fare – the London art scene of the 60’s; Military coats echoed parties in Peter Blake’s studio and David Hockney look-a-likes with lavender suits, blond mops of hair, bottle-shaped glasses and knit ties. With smart tailoring, the finale was a composition of excellent toreador tuxedos with metallic embroidery down the legs and beaded sleeves.


This is an overtly modern romantic yet structured collection by Rajesh Pratap Singh, characterized with “anti-fit” and “bubble” silhouettes. The collection has been created employing a variety of interesting shapes and ideas to take you on a visual journey.

Floral and Avian expressions are depicted in varied textiles to create a dramatic statement. The collection starts with winter transparencies in exquisite woven aluminums. Followed by modern interpretations of floral and bird embroideries, intricate leather and felt appliqués.

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Unique materials have been used to create the exuberant energy of this collection. Watch dials and computer parts sandwiched in acrylic and resins, and abstract floral and bird motifs in metals and chains, have been used in creative ways to add to the aesthetic and theatrical appeal of the stunning collection.  Soft fluid femininity has been surprisingly rendered to the medium of leather.

Manish Arora by Gitanjali Lifestyle is a retail venture undertaken by the Gitanjali Group and marks the launch of the Manish Arora Store in Atria Mall, Mumbai in June 2011. This 550 sq feet store, located on the ground floor of the mall promises to bring the magic of Manish Arora to Mumbai city.

The store offers a choice between Manish’s latest as well as retrospective collections in his trademark prints and colors. His latest Paris Collection, "Indian" by Manish Arora as well as his fish fry range is available in this new store.