December 2011 - Page 15 of 19

If shoes make a man, then there are the bags which have a lot to make or mar with women. A classy/quirky handbag can take one to the places, and Accessory Designer Dhruva Patel apprehends it quite well.

A NIFT, Chennai graduate, Dhruva is all dedicated to make some interesting handbags and accessories. And, undoubtedly, her latest collection is a testimony to it. An array of colorful handbags, clutches and belts with different designs, patterns and appliques, there is distinctness in every piece.

The collection features knotted tubes, sheared edges on flaps, color blocking with leather and laser cut techniques predominantly. Besides what sets it apart is the interesting inside detailing which seems quite visually appealing.

Swarovski Elements completes its ten years of tenure in India and on the eve of this feat, Swarovski one of the finest brands known for its optimum crystal elements hosted a bash at the Austrian Embassy in Delhi yesterday. The merriment was exclusively planned out to bestow homage to the ten years of flourishing alliance of the label with the designers of India along with the bliss of the anniversary.

Dr. Ferdinand Maultaschl, the Ambassador of Austria and Sanjay Sharma, the Director of Swarovski Elements, India acted as a perfect host to charm their long list of guests which encompassed of all the leading media, designers, artists, industrialists and key representatives of various Indian cultures. Live acts and state-of-the-art mechanism were performed to focus the novel and arty association of the brand with all pinnacled designers across the orb. The label showcased a collection of its signature array of couture in a fashion show held at the venue. The collection displayed was a joint venture of various ace and gen next Indian Designers.

Sanjay Sharma said, “This is a very proud moment for us! Swarovski has come a long way from being a tongue twister brand name 10 years ago, to being an iconic brand in the country. Swarovski Elements has crystallized Indian fashion and beyond”.

Along with the exhibition of Swarovski couture line, various other brands and designers who have emphasized their art and imagination to join hands with the labels accomplishment were Darshi Keerthisena from Sri Lanka, Casa Paradox, Deepam Sarees, Deepika Govind, Gau Art by Trans Media Arts for The Good Karma Shelter, Gaurav Gupta, Gaurav Jai Gupta, Hameedia from Sri Lanka, JJ Valaya, Klove, Levis, Little Shilpa, Malini Ramani, Manav Gangwani, Manish Arora, Manoviraj Khosla, Nalli, Nida Mahmood, Punita Trikha, Rohit Bal, Shantanu Goenka, Shantanu-Nikhil, Shimera, Shrivan Naresh, Stanley, Suhani Pittie, Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani and Titan.

When world’s heart throb (imaging that post Top Gun epoch) lately cruised on Indian land for the promotion of his upcoming flick, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, the world got to have a better look of Bollywood, apart from the regulars like Taj Mahal in Agra.

Dressed in his signature shirt over white t-shirt and aviators, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise charmed the country before palling around with Bollywood starlets at The Ballroom of Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, Mumbai – the bash thrown by actor Anil Kapoor.

With DJ Suketu on console and Bollywood numbers like ‘Dhinka Chika’ and ‘Chammak Challo’ blaring in the lavish settings of the venue, the whole Bollywood descended to wish luck to the actor. The bigees included Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Priety Zinta, Sonam Kapoor, Shekhar Kapur, Yash Chopra, Mukesh Ambani, Shabana Azmi, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Raju Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra amongst others.

25 year of animation

Within the grand park Palestro which is close to the Corso Buenos Aires – a street which is always crowded by life and energy. We see an exciting journey to the public, for the first time in Europe displaying the art and creativity of the most famous artists in the world of animation.

Pixar Animation Studios is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. The studio has earned 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, and three Grammy Awards. Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm before it was acquired by Apple Computer co-founder Steve Jobs in 1986. The Walt Disney Company bought Pixar in 2006 at a valuation of $7.4 billion; the transaction made Jobs the largest shareholder in Disney.

The exhibition features over 500 works by the artists at Pixar Animation Studios, including drawings, paintings, and sculptures that illustrate the creative process and craftsmanship behind Pixar’s wildly successful computer-animated films. The show spans all Pixar’s feature films Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille ,WALL*E, UP, Toy Story 3, Cars 2 together with all the short films and a preview of Brave, to be released in 2012.

Two beautiful installations accompany the exhibition:

The Pixar Toy Story Zoetrope is a three-dimensional version of an early invention that demonstrated and explained visually how a repeated image creates the illusion of motion. This extraordinary object exemplifies the artistic and technical collaboration that is integral to work at Pixar. It was developed by Pixar scientists, animators, and artists all working together. As you watch it spin it magically conveys how animation works.

Artscape is a widescreen high-resolution media installation created using concept and development artwork. Using digital technology the two-dimensional art is explored in simulated three-dimensional motion. The viewer is given the experience of entering into and seeing the exquisite details of the artwork. As the images shift it becomes an immersive experience. The amazing visuals are accompanied by an astounding soundscape, which integrates the visual and auditory nature of our work.

Maria Pardons Mattei, curator of the show and digital expert of culture, tells Milan is the readier reality to welcome innovation. The show is realized in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Italy, which finally presents to public the creative phase and geniuses in the world of animation.

Posted by : Amal Kiran Jana from Milan at 03:22PM

Two absolute different poles, one the very popular fashion label Gucci and the other worlds oldest bicycle making group Bianchi has come up with an alignment. Gucci and Bianchi ostentatiously on the 6th of this month had launched their innovative Bianchi by Gucci bicycles. The designs of the bicycles are specially engraved by Frida Giannini, the Creative Director at Gucci.

The exclusive portrayals by the two aces are crafted in two different models. Both the models are molded in Gucci’s signature essence Green-red-green web stripe. One is the matt black carbon fiber monocoque model which is an urban/off-road bike compiled of carbon fork and disc brakes. This model exemplifies an ideal hauler which can be carried easily in terms of both city as well as countryside. While the other model, the white hydro-formed steel single-speed bike is perfectly suitable for the city. A plunge of modishness reveals from this model. Customized leather grips and saddle along with the detailing by the Italian icon Gucci are implied for the framing of this bicycle model. A sequence of accessories which included helmets, gloves and water bottles are also designed by the labels Creative head to team up the bicycle look.

Bianchi by Gucci are displayed at the Gucci stores cited in Rome, Milan, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Chevy Chase, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Singapore. Apart from these outlets the new range is also showcased at the spanking new Bianchi concept store, the Bianchi Cafè&Cycles destined in Stockholm.

Jewellery Designer Farah Khan Ali knows how to keep an edge in this technology driven world. Being first among her contemporaries, she recently launched Farah Khan Jewellery Apple I pad application in the apple application store.

The talked about App is a visual journey through the eyes of the designer wherein an idea becomes inspiration and food for design and creation. It also gives a peek into the life of the designer and her fabulous jewels.

About his latest venture, Farah said, “Technology has become a very important part of our daily life and most people barely stay away from their phones and gadgets for more than a few minutes. It’s important to connect to your customers via social media and applications so that they are aware of your brand.”

At present the Farah Khan Fine Jewellery application is available only for download on I pads but will soon be available for download on the I phones as well as Android technology.

Lately, a special evening was hosted to preview the fall collections by designer Anupama Dayal & Label Garo by Priyangsu Maji – over canapés and champagne at Ogaan, New Delhi.

Celebrating every woman’s love for experimental yet discerning fashion with exuberant prints and unusual styling, the evening witnessed designer Anupama Dayal presenting her Fall 2011, ‘Phool Baagan’. The collection includes languid tunics, floor length dresses, bright pashmina shawls, with playful kurtas and light silk saris with magnolia and rose prints and large sequins.

Whereas Garo Fall 2011 used rich, earth tones – colours like rust, aubergine, ink blue – with interesting dyes and surface texture on shirts, wrap kurtas and cocktail saris.

An artist and his lifetime pursuit for a master piece expressing the best of him, is unrelenting. Playing through different mediums he strives nurturing his inchoate expressions. One such arty journey is of The Atelier, a micro fashion retail space located at Shahpur Jat, New Delhi which is the new destination of designer Ritesh Kumar.

The sneak-a-peek into making of this boutique shows different mediums like paintings, murals and structures all merging gracefully under light and shadow effect. The brainchild of the designer the store has evolved out of a hands-on environment for design conception and realization focusing on connecting with the people.

The store has womenswear, menswear and accessories on offer. Besides, there are ready to wear line, inter seasonal collections, avante garde pieces and bespoke tailoring while accentuating on personalization and interaction.

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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Dhruva Patel Accessories..

Crystallized Moments

Tom Cruises with Bollywood

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PIXAR

Bianchi by Gucci

Jewellery App

Anupama Fall 2011

Making of the Atelier