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Vyacheslav Zaitsev , Honoured Artist, Russian Fashion Designer , Professor and twice Russian Government award -holder, the author of numerous fashion books, opened Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia.

Spring –Summer Pret-a-Porter de Luxe collection differs from the previous ones by a large number of elegant and evening outfits. As a result of cooperation with “Karo” and “Linum” Slava Zaitsev use the fabrics such as silk, panne, jacquard, linen, rayon and mixed fibers. It all leads to creation of luxury inspiring and an impressive exclusive image, says the designer. Nevertheless the outfits keep a graphical designer prints that decorate the attires fashion line.

Well known as an anchor and actress, Mandira Bedi has again presented her versatility by becoming a fashion designer. She has recently launched her own design label Khar and flagship store in Mumbai.

Mandira’s label is all about blend of fabrics, colour and detail that allows anyone from any age group to carry off her designs. The philosophy of the label is simple and every ensemble is designed by her talks about her own personality and usually what she herself prefers to wear.

The launch event was complimented by ultra-premium vodka from Ciroc. Joining the celebration and supporting her were celebrities like Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Maria Goretti with Arshad Warsi, Mini Mathur, Dr. Jamuna Pai, Sophie Choudhary, Masaba, Shaheen and Roshan Abbas, Suchitra Pillai, Neelam and Sameer Soni, Madhoo and Neha Dhupia to name a few.

The creme da la creme ofDelhicame together to celebrate the inauguration of the exhibition “The Gods in Glass at the visual art gallery by Mr.Shiv Nadar, founder & Chairman of HCL & Shiv Nadar Foundation .

Seen admiring the glass sculptures were Sandeep & Tania Khosla, Ritu & Shashi Kumar, Geeta Khosla, Simran Lal, Reva & Bunty Singh, Shirin Paul, Amrish & Christina Kumar, Tunty Chauhan, Alka Raghuvanshi, Peter & Cecile D’asscoli, Madhvi Swaroop,Jaideep Sippy & Sujata Assomull, Priya Paul, designer Tarun Tahliani amongst others.

After winning over hearts of many with it luscious menu, Salt Water Cafe has opened its new doors to friends of the cafe and South Mumbai patrons with their second outlet in Churchgate.

Guests at the launch party were delighted with brand’s artisanal creations that included Fresh Fruit Bellinis, Pomegranate & Thyme, Melon Sangria, Whiskey Sour and foods like Soy + Mirin, Grilled Lamb, Seared Basa, Twice Cooked Snapper and the Hazelnut Mousse. The party was an elegant evening of fun, laughter and delicious food and drinks.

The celebration was attended guests like Arshad Syed, Neha Dhupia, Rashmi Uday Singh, Pia Trivedi, Ritwick Bhattacharya, Shazahn Padamsee, Rajeev Samant, Malavika Sangghvi, Kanchal Kaur, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Jamal Mecklai, Pravina Mecklai, Acquin Pais, Sonali Nagrani and Tariq Ansari amongst others.

Calvin Klein,celebrated the Asian launch of Calvin Klein platinum label with a special runway show featuring the men’s and women’s Spring 2014 lines at Shaw Studios in Hong Kong.

The contemporary bridge sportswear line was presented by Kevin Carrigan, the brand’s Global Creative Director. Top models, including Liu Wen, Tilda Lindstam, Soo Joo Park, Cici Xiang, Ehren Dorsey and Ju Xiao Wen; as well as male models Tim Schumacher, Sung Jin Park and Zhao Lei were featured in the runway show. Ms. Wen and Mr. Park currently appear in the brand’s Fall 2013 global advertising campaign.

Editors and special guests from all over Asia were in attendance, and those who were wardrobed in Calvin Klein platinum label, included Du Juan, Tao Okamoto, Gaile Lai, Fiona Sit, Nicole Warne, Ana R., Anthony Sandstrom and Jocelyn Luko; celebrity stylists Alvin Goh and Ricky Kwok; fashion columnist Janice Wong; blogger and stylist Tina Leung; as well as socialites Anina Ho, Yvette Yuen, Yolanda Choy and Tess Ma.

Khushboo Agarwal and Prem Kumar are both graduates from Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi. Prem worked with country’s top designer while Khushboo worked for four years after doing her Masters from the University for the Creative Arts.

Their label ‘Khem’ launched in 2010 celebrates understated elegance & subtle Indian glamour. The label’s philosophy is to translate the ancient serene look into todays. The focus is on classic clothing with a contemporary twist and an indefinable attention to detail and quality. The emphasis is on traditional art of embroideries and textures for both day and evening wear to create a wardrobe with a timeless edge.

The duo has been showcasing their collections Lakme Fashion Week and Wills India Fashion Week. Their designs are adorned by Miss India Rochelle and Nargis Fakhri.

Currently, the label is stocking at Aza in Delhi & Mumbai, Ensemble in Delhi & Mumbai, Collage in Chennai & Cochin, Kimaya and Vaachi in Kolkata,

Aura in Nagpur, Amaara and The Dressing Room in Mumbai and Ruaab in Amritsar.

You can get ‘Poonam and Prem’ at:-

www.khem.in

German designer Jil Sander decides to exit his namesake brand for the third time citing personal reasons. The 70 year old designer returned to the brand as creative director after eight years of absence. As informed by sources her decision to leave is momentous and involve her long time partner.

Sanders last collection Spring 2014 and fall 2014 will be designed by the in house team, put in place by Jil herself. “On behalf of the group i want to thank Jil Sander for her outstanding design and creative leadership crucial in reinforcing the brand to foster prosperous growth”, said Alessandro Cremonesi,Chief Executive Jil Sander.

Introduction:

The much-awaited mad fashion race just got over by spreading the best of fashion trends. There were many that surprised us; some seem to be relatively obvious whereas few came straight from the International runways. Well, if you are keen about decking up in best of accessories inspired from the runway, this one is for you…Fashion Fad brings for fashion conscious frat, an accessory search from Delhi’s biggie fashion runway. And so here goes trendiest accessories that we spotted at WIFW.

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Accessories seem to play an indispensible role while dressing–up. More than an off-beat innovation, they hit the right place in your wardrobe, they amp the most basic outfit to something extraordinary and so what better than keeping ourselves up-to-date and adorning the best of runway inspired looks that adds an oomph factor…

Bling It – Jewellery has never been an outdated affair. You can go wild, smart and yet beautiful. There comes no rule of not mixing Indian jewels with westerns and so on and so forth. The WIFW runway was inspired from the Tribes of Africa where we saw bold hues and lots of Afro-centric jewels. Also spotted were beaded neckpieces that made an outfit spread that eternal elegance. Bling chokers feathered detailing and metallic cuffs seem to play the perfect add-on role. So much of shine, glam and glitter came into existence at runway by Wendell Rodricks, Gaurav Gupta, Pia Pauro and many others.

Baggers Day Out – It was like a ‘Baggers’ day out at numerous shows. We saw most of them teaming up costumes with bags in different forms. Where arm candies and black and brown clutches were a huge hit by Bodice, Indian printed mini suitcase bags by Pankaj and Nidhi looked bold and bright. To add more style there’s numerous beaded wonders to print to ethnic to embellished clutches; they suit best with all your outfits.

Hats Off – It’s not the first time fashion has been through this cycle. Well, think the 1970s…and it surely remind of beautiful turbans and headgears. From straw hats to fixed turbans to round hats, you have them all. May be, some weren’t too heady but a little change do makes difference to your outfit. From sporty to wide rimmed, Crochet caps to beaded ones they all looked revolutionary. The wide–rimmed fluorescent hats by Surendri looked huge and attractive too, also the straw hats by Hemant and Nandita was a big hit.

So ladies, you have enough to experiment by now, nothing better than braving in new looks at every social do…isn’t it??

Every season famous Rumanian designer Carmen Emanuela Popa keeps on creating the extraordinary images with her own philosophy and inspiration hidden inside the canvas. It is not just about attires. It is an art that makes you catch a moment, feel and embrace the beauty,says she.

Military motive is the leading idea of Carmen’s collection. She takes the inspiration from the soldier’s inner world who has just came from the war. His enduring attitude to the world, a slight aloofness and mental disruption appeal a designer’s attention.

“True love is a power that makes people change themselves. What does inspire me? – The dramatic existent reality. It causes wars, starvation, poverty… Everybody is making war day by day ”, says Carmen. My Spring-Summer Collection 2014 reveals a woman who succeeds in achieving the goals, while keeping peace and harmony.

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Monthly Archives: October 2013

Slava Zaitsev at MBFWR SS’14

Mandira Opens Flagship Store

The Gods in Glass

New Home at Churchgate

Calvin Klein Platinum Label

Khusbhoo and Prem

Jil Sander Exits the brand

Access–O–Rise It!!

Emanuela Popa at MBFW Russia