An annual fashion show by 27 graduating students of Rachana Sansad-SFTD (School of fashion & Textile Design) was unique portrayal of conceptual collections conveying their design thoughts from Retro Kitch, Abandoned Genesis, Rendezvous with Fairy Tail, Raventale, Gothanatomy.
The glamour packed affair saw leading models Alesia Raut, Candice Pinto, Sucheta Sharma walking the ramp with eminent personalities Pooja Salvi, Archana Kochhar, Swapnil Shinde, Lina Tipnis, Manali Vengsarkar as jury.
UK-based accessory designer Mawi will showcase at Lakme Fashion Week SR14, after 12 years of establishing the infamous MAWI brand in London. Ready to return to her Indian roots she will debut with her latest collection called ‘Indian Odyssey’ at the upcoming Fashion Week.
The avant-garde fashion accessories designer will collaborate with one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, Gaurav Gupta to present thirty looks of bejeweled decadence chronicling a retrospective journey through landmark MAWI pieces. 
Brands’ Women’s Creative Director, Francisco Costa, presented his Fall 2014 Calvin Klein Collection on the runway at Spring Studios in Tribeca last week.
Mr. Costa presented his latest collection to an audience that included special guests, Lupita Nyong’o and Naomi Watts – both of whom were wardrobed in Calvin Klein Collection looks.
“The basis of my fall collection surrounded knitwear, which translated into a warm, textural coziness,” said Mr. Costa. “It had an overall sense of ease, but with an urban element woven throughout.”
There were several exclusive models seen on the runway show, including Alyssa, who opened the show, Sabine, Ine, Janica, Melaine, Iana and Vanessa, who is currently featured in the brand’s Spring 2014 global advertising campaign.
With the onset of summer season heading towards the fashion industry, Aparna Badlani and Azmina Rahimtoola owned Atosa saw the launch of the latest collection and accessories by the nation’s most elite and creative designers, Nishka Lulla, Vaishali S, Raj Shroff and Zarrin. The hub of luxury, styling and elegance, incorporated its latest collection on the 13th of Feb.
Speaking of the designers’ curation, Nishka’s pieces of creativity focused on comfort and delicacy. Her collection conveyed the ‘beauty is simplicity’ message, where the dresses, high waste skirts etc. were all created to cater to one’s daily needs and convenience.
Whereas, Raj Shroff’s collection ‘Ravage’, could be best defined with the adjectives ‘class and comfort.’ The innovative silhouettes and dresses were created in a fashion that could be worn for multiple occasions. In contrast to this was designer Vaishali S’ collection, which uniquely fabricated the deep and dark colours. Furthermore, they were a bunch of hand-woven and hand-spun Kesapaat of Assam, thereby making it extremely user friendly during the summers.
The grace and the bling of the entire evening lied in Zarrin’s pieces of ethnic and vivacious jewellery. From long neckpieces in gold, to the traditional formal jewellery, from fashionable neon coloured necklaces to the one for all neck pieces, Zarrin created wonders in terms of accessorizing.
This self-styled fashion designer is the founder of the luxury retail boutique in Mumbai, Bandra 190. She has not pursued any formal training in designing, but believes completely in herself and takes inspiration from everything around her.
She showcased her debut collection at the Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007. In 2002, she established a design house in Islamabad, Ranga Rang Fashion Lounge. An ethnic bridal wear collection, Seema received great appreciation for her fusion of the bridal wear and the western styling in Ranga Rang.
She got a glimpse of the industrial side of the fashion industry because of her father’s garment export business. Her earlier experiences have been with designing for Gauri Khan, Neelam Kothari and Malaika Arora Khan to name a few. Seema also owns a beauty and spa salon ‘Kallista’ in Mumbai.
She is popular for the wardrobe she designed for the lead actor in the daily soap ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi’. The passionate designer, with all her enthusiasm and hard-work, retails her collection through designer store Oak Tree in Mumbai, Ananya, Bandra and Ensemble Lions Gate Colaba in Mumbai in New Delhi.
Glamour, grandeur, romance and champagne evening co-hosted by Moët & Chandon and Le Mill at The Gallery, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, saw the city’s beau monde step out for an intimate evening dedicated to the season of romance.
The elegant soirée marked the unveiling of Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial’s Valentine’s Season 2014. The décor by Le Mill was a splendid translation of Moët & Chandon’s heritage, as the dinner venue was transformed with a mélange of luxe and whimsy into a space reminiscent of an idyllic country retreat. Red and white striped fabric, a decadent array of prairie flowers, bespoke tableware by Le Mill and an exquisite menu crafted by Chef Oscar Gonzalez made for a perfect prelude to Valentine’s Day!
The evening commenced with cocktails over Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial and culminated over a spectacular gastronomic odyssey by Executive Chef Oscar Gonzalez of the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. Seen reveling in the spirit were Pirojsha Godrej, Abhay Deol, Preeti Desai, Kamal Sidhu, Poorna Jagannathan, Bandana Tewari, Shaana & Uraaz Bahl, Anaita Shroff Adajania, Pratima Bhatia and Rohini Yvon .
