Monthly Archives: May 2013

Charu Designs for Bad Ragaz

Designer Charu Parashar launched her very first spa line for Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland Europe’s leading wellbeing & medical health resort.

Off late there is been increasing number of Indian customers seeking holistic wellness and beauty treatments, in a bid to align itself with lifestyle changes in India, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Switzerland, tied up with India’s leading fashion designer, Charu Parashar for an exclusive spa line for the spa team at Grand Resort.

Unveiled by the Swiss Ambassador to India, His Excellency, Linus Von Castelmur at The Embassy of Switzerland, The spa line captures the mesmerizing beauty of Heidiland in Switzerland and the calm and peace of the region is reflected in the collection. The USP of the collection is the print appliqué which was designed keeping in mind the 36.5 degree temperature thermal water at Grand Resort. The collection has been inspired by the spring, the mountains and the flora and fauna of Bad Ragaz .The fabrics used are crepes, chiffons and cotton based silk.

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is a member of the Leading Spas of the World. The beautiful resort is just four miles from the Tamina Gorge, where the healing powers of the Bad Ragaz spring water were documented in the 16th century. The Grand Resort hotel continues this tradition of health and wellness with its 12,800-square-meter spa, one of the largest in Europe.

Armani Boutique on La Croisette

Milan – The Armani Group announced the opening of its first Giorgio Armani boutique in Cannes, during the Cannes Film Festival, and its new Armani/Caffè concept. Located at 42, La Croisette, the new space covers approximately 600 square metres.

The Giorgio Armani boutique occupies 350 square metres and is conceived as a fluid space that is given a dynamic appearance by the use of different levels, interconnected by staircases. Connected to the boutique, but conceived as a totally independent space, is the first Armani/Caffè. Covering a total of 180 square meters, this is a café conceived in the style of Giorgio Armani, and is therefore very different to the established Emporio Armani Caffè concept.

The boutique offers the complete Giorgio Armani lifestyle collection for men and women, including formal and casual wear, leather accessories, eyewear, fragrances and jewellery.

Materials used throughout include silk georgette-style greige-coloured stone for the floors, and marmorino plaster for the walls, finished in a silver colour to match the ceilings. The tables are in dark painted teak with black glass tops and there are bamboo details in mirror-effect steel that has been finished with a satin texture to suggest the ribbing of natural bamboo. The accessories area that dominates the entrance is characterised by transparent shelves that create the impression that the goods displayed are floating on thin air.

The Armani/Caffè includes a large terrace and is able to accommodate up to 70 guests. The predominant material used throughout the interior and exterior spaces is natural teak, and there is a curved teak-topped serving counter that serves as a focus inside. Behind this is an LED-backlit unit composed of cubes that are used to display bottles. The unit incorporates stratified glass and fabric. The walls are coated in leatherette, as is the front of the serving counter. All chairs are by Armani/Casa and feature customized fabrics.

Stella McCartney’s Asian Tour

The designer is on a mission to boost her brand’s profile in Japan and China, where it’s seeing double-digit sales growth.

To bring a taste of UK to China, the designer opened her first Beijing store, the eco-conscious McCartney chose a green location for the new space, replete with sustainable oak parquet floors and recyclable aluminum tiles, the shop is set inside the recently opened Parkview Green mall.

Earlier in the week , British fashion designer Stella McCartney travelled to Tokyo to open her second boutique. Later on, McCartney recreated her autumn/winter 2013 catwalk show in the decadent setting of the British embassy in Tokyo, where models dressed in sumptuous cashmere coats and elegant eveningwear posed beneath a portait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Suzy Menkes’ New Role

Suzy Menkes, who has been fashion editor of IHT since 1988, will become international fashion editor of the International New York Times, which makes its debut this fall. The new publication will be a re-branded version of the IHT with expanded content across print, mobile and Web platforms, tailored and edited specifically for global audiences. The IHT said that, come fall, fashion content will have a higher profile on global.nytimes.com, with more in-depth daily coverage of fashion and style news from around the world.

“I can see tremendous shifts towards the digitized world, and am delighted that we will be providing richer content in video and graphics, as well as in words, to a broader audience of readers,” Menkes said.

An IHT spokeswoman confirmed that Menkes’ work commitments — including her marathon men’s, women’s and couture runway coverage would not change and she would continue to write show reviews alongside her New York colleagues.

Watermelon Scrubs and Balinese Massageat Mudraa Spa

Soothe and relieve your tired body this summer with cooling & hydrating Watermelon Scrubs and Wraps at Mudraa Spa specially meant for the hot and humid climate. Also one can go in for the traditional Balinese Massage, based on the intrinsically Balinese way of giving & serving it helps in removing wastes and toxins from the body.

Enjoy a delectable Mango menu at RAMADA POWAI

The king of fruits is here to lure your palates and set the summer heat to a chimerical standstill. Ramada Powai Hotel, Mumbai offers mouthwatering mango recipes on your platter. Treat yourself with an exclusive mouth-watering menu this season.

Armani Boutique in Cannes

Milan – The Armani Group announced the opening of its first Giorgio Armani boutique in Cannes, during the Cannes Film Festival, and its new Armani/Caffè concept. Located at 42, La Croisette, the new space covers approximately 600 square metres.
The Giorgio Armani boutique occupies 350 square metres and is conceived as a fluid space that is given a dynamic appearance by the use of different levels, interconnected by staircases. Connected to the boutique, but conceived as a totally independent space, is the first Armani/Caffè. Covering a total of 180 square meters, this is a café conceived in the style of Giorgio Armani, and is therefore very different to the established Emporio Armani Caffè concept.

The boutique offers the complete Giorgio Armani lifestyle collection for men and women, including formal and casual wear, leather accessories, eyewear, fragrances and jewellery.

Materials used throughout include silk georgette-style greige-coloured stone for the floors, and marmorino plaster for the walls, finished in a silver colour to match the ceilings. The tables are in dark painted teak with black glass tops and there are bamboo details in mirror-effect steel that has been finished with a satin texture to suggest the ribbing of natural bamboo. The accessories area that dominates the entrance is characterised by transparent shelves that create the impression that the goods displayed are floating on thin air.

The Armani/Caffè includes a large terrace and is able to accommodate up to 70 guests. The predominant material used throughout the interior and exterior spaces is natural teak, and there is a curved teak-topped serving counter that serves as a focus inside. Behind this is an LED-backlit unit composed of cubes that are used to display bottles. The unit incorporates stratified glass and fabric. The walls are coated in leatherette, as is the front of the serving counter. All chairs are by Armani/Casa and feature customized fabrics. 

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