Nicola to Launch his LabelThe multi-faceted, or say the designer with various perspectives driving him to innovate something bizarre and futuristic, Nicola Formichetti, who rose to fame by styling Lady Gaga and holding the creative reins of Thierry Mugler, now launches his own high tech fashion label.

Always inclined toward technology, Nicola aims at taking the fashion into digital age by launching his label, named, ‘Formichetti’ online in 2013 – the label which will follow no schedule of seasonal fashion weeks. The designer is also working on creating clothes that could use solar power to charge the wearer’s phone and new materials that would fit on a person’s body.  

 

Arjun Rampal’s Cannes MomentLast year it was a fleeting glimpse of Saif Ali Khan on red carpet at Cannes which didn’t quite garner the limelight and rhetoric in the media about the star and the brand he was representing but this year Cannes Film Festival Partner, Chivas Regal banks upon supermodel husband wife duo Arjun & Mehr Rampal, worth stealing the show with their grace and nimble moves, if not with their star persona.

The Festival de Cannes 2012 will see the mustached Arjun Rampal with his pretty supermodel wife Mehr Rampal walking the haloed red carpet on the closing evening of the festival with a galaxy of Hollywood and international superstars. 

Arjun Rampal commenting on his visit to Cannes Film Festival said, "It is an absolute honour to walk the haloed red carpet with the international super stars and filmmakers at the Cannes Film Festival and I am happy to represent Chivas at this global event." 
 

Nicole Richie for Macy’sThe American celebrity with a legion of talents dons the hat of a fashion designer this time by designing a capsule collection for renowned fashion retailer Macy’s.

The collection titled, ‘Nicole Richie for Impulse’ is part of Macy’s Impulse imprint, which has previously witnessed the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Alberta Ferretti. The collection will feature as much as 30 distinct styles which will hit the Macy’s stores across the world by this September.

Sidelining the glamour and limelight which fashion industry is mostly linked with, a seminar came up to highlight the niceties of trade and craftsmanship.

The educational endeavour by JD Institute of Fashion Technology saw the aspiring designers-merchandisers joining Designer Nakul Sen and Senior Merchandiser of Ogaan, Shagun Khanna to share their valuable experiences.

A Fashion Seminar


The seminar brought to the fore the mantra, ‘to learn the trade, be ready to work hard’ as an eye opener for the students who only associate fashion with glamour. The significance of learning and getting hands on experience in each department of an organization was particularly emphasized.

Focusing on the nittygritties of the business, Designer Nakul Sen talked about the basics of costing and fabrication whereas Shagun Khanna shed light on what it truly takes to make it in the industry.
Burberry Brit White CollectionAs the Mother’s Day approaches, Burberry advances either either to make it special by launching its special collection Burberry Brit White. 

The final chapter of Spring Summer 2012 collection of the brand, Burberry Brit White Collection features ready-to-wear and non-apparel for women and men with a focus on white, along with Burberry Brit Summer limited edition fragrance. 

The apparel collection boasts of trench coats and tapered pants made from soft, light weight and breathable fabricsBurberry Brit White Collection whereas the range of accessories is comprised of boxy handbags with interesting metal and leather detailing in white and beige besides stilettoes with jute platform and flats with straps.

Burberry Brit White Collection

Burberry Brit White Collection

Burberry Brit White Collection

Burberry Brit White Collection

Burberry Brit White Collection

Fashion Panorama by GarodiaThe season of graduating collections by the students of the fashion institutes across the country saw the students of Garodia School of Professional Studies, Mumbai presenting their collections of late under the theme ‘Econistas’.

The Panorama 2012 conceptualized and presented by the staff and students of the Fashion Department of the institute was choreographed by AchlaSachdev and had leading models of the country walking down the ramp donning the pret designs created by this younger bunch of designers who tried to cover all vistas of eco balance through their collections. 

The most creative collection award went to MiloniRupani and Ishita Buricha whereas the most commercially viable range was by BijalVora, SrishtiMalaviya and Deepa Rohra.

The event witnessed the celebrities and fashionistas of the tinsel town pouring in to motivate the young designers. The guests included Vikram Phadnis, Lina Tipnis, Nisha Jamvwal, Geeta Castelino, Dinesh Singhal and Bhamini Subramanium amongst others.
 

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The Kitsch boutique housing umpteen renowned International fashion labels celebrates the art of fashion through unique art installation, ‘Kitsch’, conceptualized and designed by PriyaSachdev, displaying both men and women runway collections and accessories at DLF Emporio, New Delhi.

Being displayed on the occasion of International Fashion Week organized at the mall from May 3rd to 9th, 2012, the celebration sees mannequins dressed in Spring Summer 2012 collections of Victoria Beckham, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Herve Leger and DVF. Among them the highlights are the runway looks of Victoria Beckham and the YSLCaba Chic Bags, which are a global fashion rage.

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Defining the installation as a creative expression of word Kitsch, PriyaSachdev, Creative Director, Kitsch, said, “This is really what fashion is about – to create dreams, fantasy and do something which we do not intend to do in our everyday life.”

Miniature Hanuman by AmrapaliThe internationally renowned jewellery label Amrapali Jewels unveils the limited edition miniature Hanuman.

Being touted as the most exclusive and exquisite miniature Hanuman in the world, the masterpiece is a part of American Master Craftsman Lawrence Leyda’s Divine Heritage Collection. The first in a planned 8 magnificent bejeweled miniature figurines of InMiniature Hanuman by Amrapalidia’s Divine Personalities and taking over 3,000 hours to create, miniature Hanuman reflects the high craftsmanship and devotion.

WIFW SS 2013 DatesThe dates of 20th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013 are out. The five day fashion extravaganza is scheduled from October 6th to 10th, 2012 at Hall No. 18, PragatiMaidan in New Delhi.

The announcement of the dates by Fashion Design Council of India hinted at the latest edition will see an increased participation by designers and buyers and the venue will once again boast of exquisite lounges, restaurants and welcoming café counters for the guests pouring in from across the world.

About the upcoming fashion week Mr. Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “We are all geared-up and excited for the 20th edition of Fashion Week with the best of the Indian designers and their new collection for the upcoming season and to offer another five days of fashion, business and glamour to our guests and participants.”