December 2013 - Page 3 of 15

This Christmas, Delhi is set to witness raining crystals with the lighting of an eighteen-feet-tall Christmas tree, designed by Swarovski elements at DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj.

Adorned with over 100,000 dazzling crystals, the tree is built with a unique concept that allows visitors not just appreciate the tree from outside but let them walk inside click some memorable moments with the fountain of crystals inside the heart of the tree. Each glittering crystal in this installation signifies the joyous traditions of the festivities.

Born on November 28, 1976 in Kerala, Anand Jon graduated from Institute of Fort Lauderdale and later from Parsons The New School for Design. He did his internship with famous designer Donna Karan.

In 1998, he launched spring 99 debut collection ‘Amazone’ inspired by the trinity of Shakti: Goddess culture and fall 99 ‘Arcane’. He was famous for embroideries on skirts, pants and dresses and a new crop of leather looks with crystal details. In later years he was joined by his sister Sanjana Jon for a new jewellery line.

In 2007, he was rated as hottest new designers and he appeared as a celebrity judge on “America’s Next Top Model”. The Consul General of India, Mrs Shashi Tripathi at a press conference introduced Anand Jon as one of the outstanding cultural ambassadors of India.

Anand Jon was among selected designers at the NYC 2000 fashion show on Times Square. He is known for his on 2006 MTV Movie Awards, 40 Most Awesomely Bad Dirrty Songs, Ever and America’s Next Top Model. His designs attracted prominent names like Nadja Swarovski, Lynn Whitfield & Susan Lucci, musician Alanis Morrisette, Mary J Blige, Mya, Ananda Lewis and Courtney Love to name a few.

In 2008, unfortunately the talented designer faced 49 legal charges that included allegations of rape, drugging and mafia death threats. Sex assault allegations against Alexander began surfacing in 2007 from California, Los Angeles, Texas and New York. Later a court in Los Angeles sentenced him to jail for 59 after finding him guilty. His sister is still fighting for his justice, as she believes he is innocent.

His memorable last fashion show was Anand Jon W/ Paris Hilton where celebrated Hollywood actress Paris Hilton wore his stunning designs.

New York Fashion Week has been around for a decade but there is been a kind of instability and long list of complaints attached to the organizers IMG. Lincoln Center area residents are upset too besides designers, editors, buyers and photographers.

To overcome all, MBFW, which has been owned by IMG since 2001, has now become the property of WME and Silver Lake. As for now IMG is into contract with Lincoln center till 2015, taking forward WME and Silver Lake will have their work cut out to make MBFW in New York more compelling and the show venues more attractive to designers and a better experience for editors and buyers.

This season’s six designers hand-picked by the new eighteen members Advisory Board was made from 150 + submissions and through a pre-selection of 30 entries.

To be mentored by Anita Dongre the new Gen next designers will debut at the upcoming season of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 that will be held from 12^th to 16^th March 2014 in Mumbai.


Name	City
Chandni Mohan	Delhi
Divya Sheth	Kolkata
Parul Bhargava	Paris
Sreejith Jeevan	Kochi
Ujjawal Dubey	Noida
Vilvin Sabu	Pune

Bollywood stars and film enthusiasts gathered at Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai for the launch of much awaited ‘Silent Picturehouse’ by British Airways, celebrating 100 years of cinema.

The three day event showcased Bollywood blockbuster movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani on three different screens, playing simultaneously in a space to recreate the in-flight entertainment experience. Adding sparkle to the occasion was Queenie Dhody’s jewellery collection inspired by eternal beauties from different Bollywood eras. The ceremony concluded with a gala event and a tea party.

The event saw presence of Bollywood megastars such as, Karan Johar, Arjun Rampal, Malaika Arora Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Mandira Bedi, Chitrangda Singh, Minissha Lamba to name a few.

Influenced by the most beautiful and magical places around the world, be it the Finde siècle Grand Hotels of Lake Como, The Duc De Mornay apartments at the Louvre or the intricate beauty of the carved jaalis of the Delhi sultanate buildings, J&S have collaborated with RohitBal, to form Rohit Bal Luxury Weddings.

The glamorous evening was well attended by Priya & Sethu, Priti Paul, Fatima & Gaurav Karan, Gautam Kalra, Varun Bahl, Amol Vadehra, Chetan Seth, Naresh & MadhuTrehan, Kalyani Saha, Imran Baig, Ragini Bharatram, Gobind Akoi, Vivek Sahni and many more.