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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Tara Kurian
Tall and gorgeous Tara Kurian who hails from the land of coconuts is blessed with an enchanting look along with her elegant style of walking. This south Indian beauty believes in simplicity and enjoying life to the fullest.
Tara has graced the ramp for designers like Wendell Rodricks, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Rohit Bal and Sabyasachi. She has walked at the Colombo fashion week too apart from the two most desired Indian fashion events. At Fashionfad.in she tells more about Tara herself…
Tell us something about your early life and academics?
I did my schooling from Cochin and then came down to Mount’s (Mount Carmel) in Bangalore for my college but it didn’t happen to me as it was not meant for me. But I tend to do fashion styling and photography in the near future.
The dazzling heights you touched make you stand apart from the rest. From being a simple starry eyed lasso to a ramp scorcher, how modeling happened to you?
I am still a simple girl and always will be. And modeling, I never intended to become a model; it just happened. I always aspired to become a doctor, I swear (laughs).
How do you see the future of fashion in India?
I hope it becomes more focused. I want to see it grow and there is a lot of potential in the Indian industry.
Having been in one of the most glamorous industry how do you see fashion from as an insider’s point of view? 
Hunhh! It’s a tough life (giggles).
What’s your take on Indian modeling industry? How different you find it from its global parallels?
No, I wouldn’t compare, its two different industries. Every place has its charm which makes it unique in its own way. The preferences regarding garments and style differ from people to people and place to place.
Tell us about the story backstage, regarding your interactions with models and designers who put together such a picture perfect show?
It’s more about fashion and creativity and I am really enjoying it.
What are your passions other than modeling?
I really like doing yoga and music is one of my greatest passions. I would someday surely do something in music. Apart from that I enjoy watching movies and read a lot of books.
How is Tara as a person? Tell us something about yourself?
(Laughs) I like positivism. I am a very positive person, yeah I like sun, I like Jesus.
Modeling comes with such a short shelf life. So what plans have you held for future?
I like to do styling, so I would take up styling as a profession in the years ahead. Styling can give a complete different look to a very normal person.
What’s your style statement?
Style statement, no idea I just go with the flow.
Which designers have you walked nationally and internationally?
Georges Hobeika’s show is one of my most favorite and memorable experience. I have worked for splash too several times.
Rapid fire
Tell me, boy next door or a geek
A mix of the two
Clean shaven look or stubble
Again both stubble and clean shaved
Younger boy or older men
Older men
Favorite fragrance
Burberry
Car or bike
Oh Cars no bike, car-bike …I like both
Greener Pastures @ WIFW SS’12
If a fashion week is to be christened, then ‘rainbow’ seems most appropriate, both symbolically and literally with colors and rebellion galore. But amidst those floating colors, it’s green which eventually rules the spectrum. It’s the language which glamour screams at the end of the day.
The recently concluded Spring Summer 2012 edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, with all that glitz and glamour, stood for the sole purpose of churning green – to let the money flow. Hailed as one of the Asia’s biggest business event, it turned out to be success. And it’s somehow guaranteed as five extravagant days presented a scrumptious potpourri of new talents, heritage and craftsmanship – wooing the buyers to go an extra mile this time.
Though the whole affair started at a low key but FDCI’s big claimers about bigger business assured many of the celebrated designers like James Ferreira, Wendell Rodricks, Namrata Joshipura, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Ritu Kumar and Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna to bring the best out of their kitties – and kept the sentiment positive. Some 200 buyers from Middle East, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Russia and Europe, along with domestic buyers landed on the venue – critiqued and bought – with business soaring up approximately 15% than the last season.
Five-day fashion fair showcased the high potential that Indian fashion industry possesses. Apart from the regulars like Moda in, Anthropolgie, Darusha, Sun Motoyama and Beams, there were umpteen new buyers, tad stunned to see the Indian fashion. Indian domestic buyers like Kimaya, Ffolio, Bombay Electric and Fuel, Laffaire amongst others were seen around. Yuki Okuma from Japan was visiting first time in India. He said, “It’s really surprising to see Indian fashion thriving, acquiring global status keeping Indian peculiarity alive. And this is the best part of Indian fashion. It’s global yet traditional with beautiful craftsmanship.” Conceding him was Diana from US Marie Claire as she came with low expectations but went back appreciating the youth centric Indian fashion. Rahul Reddy and Aneeth Arora caught her fancy.
Buyers from Middle East were all around giving a good amount of business to the Indian designers. It’s Hiba Al-Ateequi’s fourth consecutive year to WIFW. Hailing from Kuwait, she was a cynosure, capturing unrestrained media and designers’ attention. Hiba put, “I like Reynu Tandon, Kavita Bhartia and Preeti S Kapoor most. They cater to middle-eastern design sensibility, with all prints and flowy silhouettes.” whereas Hazan Paroon & Mohammed Al Saraf from Kuwait found it tad better last time, but still they were smitten by Gaurav Jai Gupta, Anju Modi and Rina Dhaka’s designs. Hanlay from South Africa, dressed in tribal African number was really surprised to see around. He found Indian fashion quite contemporary, and he was searching for some bright tribal artisanal pieces with contemporary flavour.
If the words of buyers are to be believed then it surely seems one grand event with undiluted business and loads of fashion and trend setting. Delhi based designer duo Niket & Jainee who showcased under Hi 5 category was happy with the overall response this season, and expecting some more buyers next year. Niket said, “As per this season is concerned we got new buyers from Hong Kong, and query from Middle East, as our forte is fusion wear and kaftans and with few new stores from domestic market but I would really appreciate if we can have current season as most of domestic buyers need stuff after fashion week and will be easy to amalgamate immediately. Personally, because of Diwali around the corner I found slightly difficult to find new domestic buyers.”
On the other hand, designer Anupama Dayal said, “It’s good this time with a lot of buyers querying and buying around. It’s such a positive vibe here with loads of business opportunities for designers. As of now, I got some queries from Middle East and Europe.” Mumbai based designer Nachiket Barve was thrilled about the positive response he got this season. He quipped, “The collection I showcased had a great reaction as creative yet commercial while being signature. Even the count of buyers is growing every season. I added some new stores to my list from India, Middle East and Korea.”
Ritu to represent India
The World Fashion Week which is to be held for the first time welcomes renowned designer Ritu Kumar, known for her traditional essence to participate in the fashion week. She is the only Indian designer who has bagged the nomination to showcase her art at the fashion week which is going to start from 11th of November 2011 in New York.Ritu is all ready with her very ethnic and authentic art work which symbolizes the 500 year old Mughal epoch flaunted with heavy and splendid embroidery for this prestigious show. Designers from all over the world have been nominated to participate. Starting from fashionistas to prominent leaders, the media from five continents across will unite for the World Fashion Week
THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN, give your light to the world will be launched on the eve of this colossal event. The WFO (World Fashion Organization), ITO (International Trade Organization), GEW (Global Entrepreneurship Week), University Network, the Art of Living Foundation and various fashion organizations are acting as partners for the show.
Christophe Guillarme SS ’12
For Spring Summer 2012 designer Christophe Guillarme presents a collection based on renowned Rorschach ink blot test.
So to bring out the images of ink blots, Christophe has mixed different shapes, proposing a new silhouette with sometimes unfinished parts covered with a nude beaded mesh revealing some skin. The collec
tion is mainly comprised of ponchos, mini dresses, gowns and jerseys in fabrics like lace, chiffon, silk, organza and georgette.
Revolving around ambivalent outfits, the color range of the collection is comprised of immaculate white on laser cut petals, black lace with silver embroideries, nude on draped mesh, tons of gold in various aspects including mesh, antic gold and matt golden sequins.
Marc Cain A/W2011
European fashion label Marc Cain unveiled its Fall Winter 2011 collection. Marc Cain was founded in Italy in 1973 and its collections are the interpretation of international trends with a distinctive individual style and class.
We are presenting a relaxed and at the same time, self-confident look in soft, feminine colours which celebrate and newly define femininity. Our Fall Winter collection is chic and simple, uncomplicated and casual and cool and authentic,” says Karen Veit, Creative Director, Marc Cain.
Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Highlights
•Traditional classics are interpreted casually and at the same time luxuriously: sweatshirts with satin blouse arms, cape type pullovers in sweatshirt manner, knitted joggings and rough knit parkas are easy and modern.
•Lace proves to be surprisingly versatile- as a decorative element or in the shape of cool trousers, sexy dresses and casual cargo skirts.
•Feminine frill blouses made from crepe de chine are the perfect combination for chinos or wide jersey trousers.
•Playful details from the world of ballet, such as flounces, bows, frills, lots of lace and tulle ensure that romantic touch
•Ethnic influences and minimalist cuts create a modern look of new proportions bringing together silhouettes.
Dior VIII
Dior watches, a leading luxury watch brand launched its new timepiece collection ‘Dior VIII’ over cocktails at The Four Season, Mumbai. The evening was hosted by Manishi Sanwal, General Manager, LVMH Watch & Jewellery, India, Swati Gupta, Brand Manager Dior & Zenith Watches, LVMH Watch & Jewellery, India and Kalyani Saha, Vice President Marketing & Communications, Christian Dior Couture, India.Named after Monsieur Dior’s first collection “en huit, Dior VIII, is inspired by the classic couture from the House of Dior and pays tribute to the couturier Christian Dior. This collection marks the fourth horology family at Dior and is born from the desire to express codes endorsed since its inception while respecting orthodox watch making.
The collection’s name consists of eight characters, which is Christian Dior’s lucky number and also the date on which the House of Dior was created in October 1946. Dior’s jewelry and timepiece collection is showcased at the Avenue Montaigne and 8 Place VenDome in the VIIIth Arrondissement of Paris. Moreover, 8 is the only number that appears in roman numerals at 8 ‘o’ clock on these ultra-feminine and classic-shaped wristwatches.
Seen admiring the new Dior timepieces were Kangana Ranaut, Chitrangada Singh, Rahul Khanna, Angela Johnson, Shraddha Kapoor, Natasha Poonawala, Mozez Singh, Pinky Reddy, Sophie Chaudhury, Malini and Rahul Akerkar, Sharmilla Khanna, Shobaa De, Gul Panag, Kehkashan Patel, Laila Lamba, Rhea Pillai, Raja Dhody, Bandana Tewari, Divya Thakur, Sidharth Mallya, Zoa Morani, Tanisha Mukherjee, Abhishek Kapoor, Poorna Jagannath among others.
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Anuradha Nayudu
Listening to her heart has always proved right for this small town beauty who has carved her name in this glittering industry of modeling. Let’s know more about Anuradha Nayudu who has recently stepped into this enchanting world of glamour…
Tell us something about your formative life and academics?
I belong to a small city called Vartha; it’s in Maharastra. I completed my graduation in dentistry. And I plan to do my master degree in public health from abroad.
The dazzling heights you touched make you stand apart from the rest. From being a simple starry eyed lasso to a ramp scorcher, how modeling happened to you?
Ammm!! Well I come from a small town, it’s a very simple city with basic models and simple lifestyle but I always yearned for being a model, I always wanted to be a part Miss India. After I completed my graduation I took part in the Miss India contest and that was a great exposure and an entry point for me to this glamour industry. Then I participated for one of the India’s most coveted fashion weeks – Lakme and after that I am here for Wills.
How do you see the future of fashion in India?
Well I think Fashion in our country has just started a decade ago. The growth has been phenomenal up till now. The kind of economic growth India has these days it certainly would have been great impact on fashion industry so off course there is a lot of scope.
Having been in one of the most glamorous industry how do you see fashion from as an insider’s point of view?
Honestly speaking it’s very early for me to comment. I have just entered this industry. This is my second show and till now I find it very interesting, there is lot to explore, initially you get to know new people, get to travel, get to know the great designers of the country so obviously platform like Wills and Lakme, it gives you great opportunity and experience.
What’s your take on Indian modeling industry? How different you find it from its global parallels?
Aahhhh…I cannot say much about it because I haven’t experienced the international part, well off course when I go for fashion weeks I meet a lot of models who are from other countries and I discovered that those people do modeling in one country and than they travel to another country, they travel globally, they experiment a lot and here I have seen the Indian models who have been working for 10 to 15 years are still continuing to work here itself. So I feel this globalization affect should come here too, it would lead to an expansion in the Indian market. Apart from that in terms of designers, Indians are doing really well and there is lot of spice in the Indian fashion weeks (giggles) it might be because of the effect of bollywood.
Tell us about the story backstage, regarding your interactions with models and designers who put together such a picture perfect show?
When I was in 10th or 11th I used to make paper cutting of Indrani Das Gupta and stick it on my cupboard. And this season during Wills in Wendell’s show, she was standing just next to me in the cue and we were sharing the same mirror it was like woh! A few years back I used to imagine her and now today I am working with her it was a fav experience.
Where do you see yourself 10 years down the lane?
Next one to two years I want to explore myself in this glamour industry and after that would complete my masters. I aim to join some big government agencies like WHO (World Health Organization), this is my plan for the next 10 years, so may be by 35 -40 I would be there in some good agency.
What are your passions other than modeling?
I hardly get any time to do anything else either than modeling or the academic career I opted for. But yes I like painting, my mom was a major painter not professional but she paints really awesome and I do read a lot.
What’s your style statement?
I make it a point that the accessories I wear should be of good quality designer ones but clothes even you can go street shopping, mix and match and that can do wonder. I always prefer matching bags and shoes.
Any message to your fans
You don’t need to listen to people, what you desire or feel like just try to achieve that. I always believe listen to your heart and start following it, things may come true.
Quick Snippet :
Tell me, boy next door or a geek
Hunnnnhhhh!! None
Clean shaven look or stubble
Stubble
Male grooming, how much is too much
(Giggles)I like males in raw form they shouldn’t be groomed, tough look
First date no- nos!
No drinking
Candlelight dinner or concert
Concert
Younger boy or older men
Older man
The man you find hottest
George Clooney.
Favorite fragrance
Nina ricci
You are scared of?
Accidents
Car or bike
Cars
GUCCI: The Making Of
In celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary and the opening of the Gucci Museum in Florence, Gucci: The Making Of is an insightful tribute to the heritage and influence of the iconic, multi-faceted Italian fashion house.
The 384-page book is a rich tapestry of 52 original essays and over 700 images, some of which have never been seen before, recounting Gucci’s origins, identity, craftsmanship and innovation.
Ample space is dedicated to signature themes, which have contributed to shape Gucci’s influence in the world of fashion and society, including the House’s icons—the Green-Red-Green web, the horse-bit, the Flora pattern, the Bamboo and Jackie bags, and the loafer—and the House’s roots—its founder Guccio Gucci, its birth city Florence, and its country of origin, Italy.
Edited by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, with essays and inserts by contributors including Katie Grand, Peter Arnell, Rula Jebreal, Christopher Breward and Stefano Micelli, Gucci: The Making Of is a dynamic record of a much-coveted brand that will be a must this season for anyone with a love of fashion and an interest in contemporary culture.
Simultaneously available in English, Italian, French and German, the trade edition will be sold in fine book stores worldwide. There will also be a luxury edition bound and slip-cased in bonded leather, which will retail for US $200 and will be sold exclusively in Gucci boutiques. In recognition of its ongoing partnership with UNICEF and the release of the luxury edition, Gucci will make a donation of US $250,000 to support UNICEF’s Schools for Africa initiative.
