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The Italian luxury label Trussardi joins hands with the iconic Italian watchmaker, Morellato to launch an all new line of watches for the brand.

Conceived by the brand’s creative director, Gaia Trussardi, these Swiss made watches for men and women are an elegant and classy take on the world of wrist watches. With aristocratic leather straps and attractive dials in sophisticated colour combinations, the watches make one feel the Italian essence and luxury.

Meanwhile, Morellato also creates watches for luxury carmarker Maserati and up-market fashion brands like Just Cavalli, John Galliano, and Pepe Jeans, London.

Over the years, the fashion industry has been vastly accused of lacking diversity with respect to the models walking the runways. While negligible amount of improvement has been recorded, designer Oliver Rousteing does his part by featuring only one white model, among others, for Balmain’s fall ad campaign, which is both glamorous and impactful.

Shot by Mario Sorrenti, the campaign features six beautiful models, namely Jourdan Dunn, Cara Delevingne, YsaunnyBrito, Issa Lish, Binx Walton, and Kayla Scott, attired in gorgeous animal prints. Styled by Katie Grand, the campaign reflects the beauty of diversified cultures along with a bold and confident attitude.

Moreover, Rousteing being a black in this very popular French fashion house himself breaks away from his own limitations and steps aside from the clichéd ideologies of the fashion world.

This designer duo believes in experimentation and creative textures, to give their collections the exclusive and the sophisticated look. Having been involved in the industry since 2001, they have progressed further to create a niche for themselves in the conventional fashion world. Bringing together their respective ideologies and thought processes, they curated their label ‘Charas’ in 2009.

Speaking of the label and its creations, it is replete of exquisite contemporary and classical cocktail sarees, lehangas, suits, gowns and tunics. Giving a new elegance to the traditional Indian wardrobe, the designers’ lists of embellishments include embroidery with zardosi challa work; Swarovski on zari weaved fabric, doris, latkans, gold beads, stones and many more. A close look at the collections give a true reflection of the designers’ focus on the segment who understands the exuberance of western classical wear and the royalty in Indian culture during the 60’s and the 80’s.

Meanwhile, their early years in the fashion industry include working with national and international boutiques to gain a wider exposure and enhanced skills. They have also worked with designers like Satya Paul and la afaire, which gave them a clearer view of the fashion ideology in India. Furthermore, a few of their accomplishments comprise of their designing costumes for Bollywood flicks like ‘Aks’, ‘Tum Bin’ and ‘Delhi 6’.

However, the designers marked the milestones of their career by participating in high-end platforms like Premia India Runway Week. This assisted the designers to promote their creations in the mainstream fashion world thereby earning immense appreciation and media coverage.

Presently they successfully retail their collection through their store in New Delhi and look forward to launch a La-elite exclusive store in Dubai.

You can get Ankur and Sonia Sen at:

www.charasbyankurandsonia.com

The first La Prairie boutique opened its doors in the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. The new La Prairie universe allows guests to pamper themselves with the La Prairies Spa treatments, at the hotel’s own “36.5 ° Wellbeing & Thermal Spa”, along with the entire La Prairie product range.

Located in the spa foyer, the 18m² boutique showcases the prestigious cosmetics collection, which is specifically tailored for different skin types. We are extremely proud to have opened our first ever La Prairie boutique in a hotel in Switzerland, birthplace of La Prairie”, says, Werner Dirks, General Manager of La Prairie Switzerland.

The La Prairie boutique in the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is open every day, from 8 am to 7 pm.

The Emperor 1688 of UAE and Bird on a Wire from Lebanonwere announced as the menswear and womenswear winners, respectively, of the 2014/15 International Woolmark Prize – India & Middle East regional finals.

Chosen from amongst the 10 most promising talents, both winners gain a financial contribution of AU$50,000, plus the opportunity to represent India & the Middle East and compete in the prestigious international final. The final for menswear will be held during London Collections: Men in January 2015, and the womenswear final will be held in Beijing in March 2015.

“More than ever, it’s clear that creativity can be found everywhere in the world and this year’s India & Middle East Woolmark Prize recognised designers from Lebanon & the UAE, providing a meaningful global platform for their creativity”, says Imran Amed, one of the jury amongst Anthony Kendal, Peter Ackroyd, Priyanka Khanna and Rahul Mishra, judging panel.

Designer duo Rimple & Harpreet Narula announces their participation at the upcoming India Couture Week 2014, and will present their collection on the last day 20^th July 2014.

Their collection eternal wanderlust, a never ending quest for beauty and spiritual transcendence is the driving force behind Rimple and Harpreet’s debut collection. Inspired by the Nomads and the Wanderers that used to abound the North West Frontier Province, the Thar and Sahara Deserts, ancient Persia and Syria, the collection is an eclectic interpretation of their way of life, their journeys across the sands of time.

This is going to be very special collection for us as we will be sharing the platform with some of the finest in the couture, which inspires us to bring forward the best in Indian couture for our audience,” said Rimple and Harpreet.

Kit Harington, the twenty seven year old Game of Thrones star, makes his debut in modelling by being the new face of the shoe brand giant, Jimmy Choo, for its Autumn Winter 2014 collection.

Shot by Peter Lindberg, the campaign features Harrington posing like a gentleman in luxurious Jimmy Choo shoes, making the experience all the more glamorous and enjoyable.

Moreover, he was also seen as the face of the brand’s recently launched its debut men’s fragrance, Jimmy Choo Man and the Carrera by Jimmy Choo sunglasses capsule collection.

The campaign looks ravishing with Harrington; let’s see how this actor progresses towards his take on modelling.

Young jewellery entrepreneurs Vishal & Mahira Mankani and Pooja Vijan Gurnani unveiled their exclusive collection titled “Vintage Dreams” over high tea at Le Bar Diamantaire, Sofitel, Mumbai.

Inspired by passion, the collection symbolises a harmonious balance by bringing back the old and skillfully blending it with modern day glamour. Using fancy shaped diamonds and imbibing coloured gemstones, these designs are artfully aesthetic, lending confidence and panache to the woman wearing it.

Seen making a statement of their xurious, refined taste in jewellery, was Ileana Dcruz., Arjun Kapoor, Huma Quereshi, Anaita & Homi Adajania, Armaan Jain, Anjana Sukhani, Parvati Omnakuttam and producer Dinesh Vijan amongst others.

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Monthly Archives: July 2014

Trussardi to launch Watches

Olivier Rousteing goes Diverse

Ankur and Sonia Sen

La Prairie at Bad Ragaz

Emperor & Bird wins IWP 14/15

Rimple & Harpreet to Debut at ICW ‘14

Kit Harington for Jimmy Choo

High Tea Jewellery Preview