November 2013 - Page 7 of 9

The Italian luxury brand, Fendi is set to team up with French eyewear designer Thierry Lasry for SS15 sunglasses capsule collection. This is Fendi’s first such venture and the first time Lasry collaborates with a luxury brand. The capsule will be produced by Safilo, Fendi’s eyewear licensee.

Sharing the same values and tradition with the designer, this innovative partnership is sure to bring further dynamism and vibration to the brand. The collection features fusion of vintage inspirations with latest, contemporary and avant-gardist touch. Lasry has formed a signature look without the use of any visible logo and maintaining the creativity. The collection will start from January 2014 and will be available around the globe.

Robert De Niro, legendary American actor, director and producer along with his daughter during his visit to India had some thoughtfully designed surprises as welcome amenities at the leading Taj Mahal hotel of Delhi.

The exquisitely crafted cake mixing ceremony by Chef Amit Chowdhury and his team had a dramatic ambience with the beautiful aroma and set-up for the traditional cake mixing to usher in the preparations for Christmas just after the festival of lights!

The special fruits, nuts, candies and beverages to be soaked were carefully placed along with aprons, caps and gloves for Mr. De Niro and Shabana azmi with Javed Akhtar . The spirit of the festive season was apparent in the enthusiasm with all hands at work to mix the right flavours for this special cake!

Tag Heuer lights up Paris with its newest flagship opening and 50th Anniversary of its iconic CARRERA line of racing-inspired sports watches and chronograph. CEO Stéphane Linder and longtime Brand Ambassador Leonardo DiCaprio throw the biggest event of the year at brand’s newest flagship boutique at Paris Opera.

The toniest stretch of Boulevard des Capucines and a hot Paris night spot were ablaze with paparazzi flash Tuesday night as a host of celebrities from around the world joined TAG Heuer CEO Stéphane Linder Tuesday night at the most star-packed party of the Paris season, with actors, singers, fashion editors, politicians, the brand’s star ambassador, the actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, and the biggest names in motor racing among the guests.

One of the most extraordinary moments of the evening was the sight of the well-heeled revelers, which included Sebastien Ogier and Romain Grosjean, moving en masse around the corner to the after-party at Pavillon Vendôme, where celebrities Emma De Caunes, Noémie Lenoir, Michel Denisot… and DJ Cecile Togni spun platters till the wee hours. With three prestige destinations in Paris and new flagships set to open in London, Milan, Madrid, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Macau, Singapore and Beijing, TAG Heuer is indeed on a roll.

Gaurav Gupta venture into the sphere of prêt Indian wear christen New Vintage, for the first time, with a line of sarees, kurta sets, dresses and tops, retaining the essence of the brand’s quintessential nature. These are easy styles with minimal embroidery, intelligent styling and Gaurav Gupta’s trademark quirky prints with insects meeting fantastical creatures, vintage carriages and other such compositions.

The range will comprise Gaurav’s signature brooch sarees, draped and pre-stitched sarees and anarkalis, with a view to reach out to a much larger audience across the country. The collection will be available at stores across India this November onward at, Kalki (Mumbai), Asopalav (Ahmedabad) and Polki in Jalandhar and Ludhiana.

The duo has crafted a niche for themselves in the fashion world with their Indian menswear line and a bridal line. The designs are born out of the passion the couple finds in their souls. Their collection is known for its outstanding craftsmanship.

In 2009, Sonam and Paras launched their label ‘SVA’ which personifies ‘soul’ in Sanskrit. SVA is set to be a name synonymous with superlative design. A mélange of textures and a symphony of traditional embellishments are symbolic of the label. The brand makes its impact with intricate detailing, appliqués, elaborate handcrafting and exceptional design.

The designer duo has showcased at various famous platforms like Lakme Fashion Week and India International Jewellery Week. In short period of time of their designs have earned clienteles like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, Kajol, Juhi Chawla, Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi to name a few.

Their creations are currently retailing from their Amara, Hue-Nariman and the Dreesing Room in Mumbai and Kimaya all over India. Internationally their designs are available at Style Mart in Singapore. Sonam and Paras also have their flagship store in Mumbai.

On Sunday, November 17^th, 2013, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will present its inaugural fundraising gala in Mumbai. The event will take place at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, and will be hosted by Sharon Stone and the India select co-chairs, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan.

Adding a bonus dose of glamour to the night, amfAR India will feature an Indian edition of the Gold Fashion show presenting the work of India’s unbeatable trio of design – Abu Jani – Sandeep Khosla, Tarun Tahiliani and Rohit Bal.

amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, Anuj Gupta, and Rocky Malhotra will be amongst the special guests attending the event which will include a black-tie dinner and auction and will be similar to amfAR’s black tie galas that take place all over the world. A host of Indian celebrities, industrialists and a who’s who are expected to attend to make this inaugural amfAR event an annual fixture on the socialite calendar.

IMG Fashion has recently shared its plans to outsource production of its Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week events in New York and Miami. According to the new plan IMG’s longtime partner Laurie DeJong and her firm LDJ Production will look after the fashion show’s production related responsibilities and planning.

The production outsourcing will result with the parting of executive producer Christina Neault, senior producer Jason Brandt and production manager Heather Stamm from the company. Also the global director Jarrad Clark will become company’s vice president and Taryn O’Meara will help through the transition. The outsourcing will also support internal production team of IMG for the events such as the WGSN Global Fashion Awards, IHT Luxury Conference, and Fashion Fringe in London.

Gucci dressed an elite group of award winners and presenters for the evening at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year 2013.

Frida Giannini – International Designer of the Year, wore black, silver and platinum leopard pattern lurex long sleeve low back gown

Naomie Harris – British Actress of the Year wore Gucci Spring Summer 2014 pale pink and orange jacquard spaghetti strapped jumpsuit, black suede and patent leather high heel platform open toe bootie with black elastic bands.

Idris Elba– Man of the Year wore a Gucci Autumn Winter 2013 pale blue felt equestrian coat with velvet collar, black wool long sleeved polo shirt, twill riding pant and black leather loafer with gold horsebit detail.

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Monthly Archives: November 2013

Fendi’s Capsule with Lasry

Cake Mixing with Robert De Niro

From 1963 to Now

My Pen Style at Berlin fashion Week 2013

Gaurav’s New Vintage

Sonam and Paras Modi

amfAR to launch in India

IMG Outsources Fashion Week

Women of the Year 2013