For years, the fashion industry has been known for offering a helping hand to the underprivileged and the needy. This year, on the 21st of March, the ninth anniversary of the International Down Syndrome Day, designer Manali Jagtap grants a yet another generous tribute to the Parents of Down’s syndrome Association, by organising a unique event on the 11th Rang Birangi Shyam at the ‘UMEED’ foundation initiative.
‘Umeed’ is a charitable trust which has Manali’s mother, Tejaswini Jagtap as its president. The mother-daughter duo in collaboration took this philanthropic step to help the parents of Down syndrome.
The evening was replete of various dance performances and other entertaining acts followed by a fashion show, exclusively organised by Manali, comprising of her creations curated especially for the kids. Further charm to the evening was bought by the presence of the Bollywood actress ‘Aarti Chabria’ as Manali’s show stopper.
The list of guests included the likes of Amole Gupte and other people associated with the entertainment industry. The event was an extremely thoughtful and kind gesture on the part of Manali Jagtap. It was an aristocratic way of bringing forward effectively, the voice of the Down syndrome affected children, and the people working for them, to the rest of the world.
Archana believes in experimentations and random imaginations that result in obscure designs. A collection inspired by floral techniques and delicate layered 3D florals made out of sheer fabrics, Archana aspires to showcase the extremely diverse yet synchronised items among different families through the same.
The iconic designer, Nirav Modi marks his breath-taking entry in the capital by launching his flagship boutique in South Delhi’s Defence Colony. Over the years, his label has received astonishing feedbacks at both the national and the international fronts, and now it enters the capital to introduce a new outlet to experience jewellery in the realms of luxury.
In an attempt to prevent the much practiced custom of child marriage in India, NGO ‘Child Survival India’ propagates and promotes a ‘white bindi’ as a symbol of protest against child marriage. Celebrated designer Tarun Tahiliani grants his generous support for the cause by gracing each of his models with a ‘white bindi’, in his show during the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.
Renowned accessory designer, and now a recognised polo player Rina Shah marks the majestic win of her polo team ‘Rinaldi Polo’ against team Elementto on the 21st of March. Held at the Royal Salute, the epitome of the country’s cultural heritage and luxury, the Amateur Riders’ Club exhibition match was chief guested by Raj Kundra and Harman Baweja.
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts’ ‘Dressed to Rest’, a competition which has been thrilling the upcoming designers for quite some years now, announced Nikita Taneja, from the Pearl Academy of Fashion Designing, as this year’s proud winner in India. The competition purports to create a campaign generating awareness wherein Crowne Plaza undertakes efficient steps to fulfil the needs of successful business travellers. Complementing the unique Sleep Advantage Programme of Crowne Plaza, Dressed to Rest brings forth the hotel’s policy, belief and importance of a good night sleep of its visitors.
