Kendall and Kylie Jenner unveiled their debut California-cool collection in collaboration with British retailer Topshop.
The fifteen piece collection has warm-weather outfits adorned with Hawaiian prints. There are California-inspired separates, like floral crop tops, airy maxi dresses, hawaiian-print romper, cheeky graphic tees, distressed denim shorts, cutout jumpsuit, sleek duster coat, and more.
The collection will be available at Topshop.com and Nordstrom boutiques from June 3. 
Japanese beauty house Shiseido is going to step in the European market with their latest fragrance Ever Bloom in October 2015.
Inspired from a black and white photo of a camellia taken in 1940 by Shinzo Fukuhara, son of the founder of the house, the new scent represents universal femininity. Made by perfumer Aurelien Guichard top notes includes blend of lotus, transparent jasmine and Bulgarian rose oil while the heart includes Tunisian orange blossom, gardenia and molecule Sylkolide. The base of the perfume features hinoki wood and musk.
The fragrance will be available in 30, 50 and 90 ml and will be available worldwide by 2016.
Donna Karan’s resort wear collection 2016 was all about “East meets West, black meets white”.
Architectural silhouettes with jacquard details came in pallet of ivory and black.Loose, cropped linen and silk pants were paired with peplum bustiers, simple top and modern kimono jacket tied at the waist with a thick cream-colored obi belt.
The collection showcased little black suiting with Mandarin collars, flared coats, feather-embroidered tulle slips. There was a pink gown layered with planes of fabric like the unfurling petals of a rose.
Joseph Altuzarra presented his latest resort 2016 collection inspired from the Kuna people of Panama and their colorful, traditional dress.
Form-fitting blazers and draped cocktails dresses were embellished with intricate beadwork. There were bright sheath dresses, lean shirts and jackets paired with flared trousers. Dresses came in vivid mix of colors like pale pink, red, cobalt blue and yellow.
Complementing the stunning collection was accessories like handbags and shoes. Handbags had intricate leather work while sandals where adorned with multicolored feathers.
If a holiday isn’t a holiday unless you’ve scared yourself senseless jungle trails, bungee Jumping, Sky Diving, Abseiling, Rock Climbing, rafting are just some of the things which are at arm’s length from Aalia Resort on the Ganges, a perfect weekend getaway.
After a good five hours journey, not knowing what future had for me, I was completely besotted with the beauty of the Aalia, a fortunate stroke of serendipity. I re-discovered Haridwar with Aalia, located on the banks of the mighty Ganges and the Himalayan foothills, not far from Rishikesh and Rajaji National Park, it was a much needed break, how i wished if it can be a long one!!
Experiencing a sense of serenity and peace from the usual hustle bustle, I wandered only to know that the resort has about 12 villas each consisting three rooms, the ground floor has even a living and dining room as well.The evening has a lot to offer, from a game of archery, scottish crochet to volley ball, they even have a private helipad and children’s recreation center and a pool.
As a spiritual retreat,who would not want waking up and seeing Ganga glisten at a distance, with so many temples dedicated to Maa-Ganga, Aarti at the Har-ki-pauri is unmatched. While at Aalia on the Ganges you can offer your prayers, privately in the confines which are so atmospheric and magical, with the incense and tiered lamps waving in the air. Further tranquility awaits you in the spa with the highly personalized treatments from Body Exfoliation, Balinese to Swedish aided by Junti and the team.
As for food, the house chef deserves applause as the dishes alone will wow you beyond belief. Everything’s fantastic and I can say with confidence they have one of the finest resort menu to offer. Aptly maintained by the General Manager Dheeraj Chauhan and team, the Aalia villas are ideal for it affords privacy and space to its residents.
So, go forth and select your next destination, because as this selection of adventures proves; there’s so much more to a memorable holiday than simply laying on a beach…
Posted by – Deepa Srivastava Kumar on June 2, 2015
Canali is proud to present the new protagonist of the 200 Steps series. An exclusive showcase for men of vision who exemplify the Canali spirit, with a focus on Riccardo Zacconi , whose creative vision and innovation brings a sense of fun and entertainment to people all around the world.
Riccardo Zacconi is the Italian born co-founder and CEO of King, one of the world’s leading game developers. Alongside hit creations like Bubble Witch Saga and Farm Heroes Saga, Zacconi and his team set a new standard when they launched one of the world’s most popular games franchises, including the games Candy Crush Saga and Candy Crush Soda Saga – which have got 91 million people playing the game every day.
Linking Canali and Zacconi is a shared focus on the importance of quality in everything they do: “In a world where there is so much choice and time is precious, people search for quality. Here we discover the 200 Steps that have made Riccardo Zacconi the successful man he is today…
1. What inspires you?
I get my inspiration from the team I work with. They’re very talented and dynamic people. Of course, we also get a lot of inspiration from the millions of people who play our games every day.
2. If you had to change career and start something new, what would you do?
That’s a tough question, because I love what I do. But, if I had to start over, I would make sure I’d do something that is equally interesting and allowed me to maintain the core values which guide what I do now.
3. Canali and Candy Crush – two worlds that seem pretty far apart – what in your view unites them?
King and Canali are similar in that we are both companies which are focused on quality. At King, we have a passion for excellence, and the desire to create something which lasts – something I know the team at Canali also share.
4. How would you describe your sense of style?
I like to be casual and comfortable, but I definitely like clothes that are well made. Working in the games industry and travelling a lot means you’ll rarely see me in a suit – I’m much more likely to wear jeans or casual trousers and a shirt.
5. What makes a successful business man?
The tenacity to never give up, a strong belief in what you’re doing and trying to achieve and trust and respect for the people you work with.
6. What’s next?
That would be telling! We’re always working to try and test new things that will delight the millions of people who play our games around the world every day.
7. You were among the first to see the opportunity to games for mobile, what do you think the next big thing could be?
Mobile actually remains a big opportunity and games remains the biggest category on mobile. The team at King is always interested in seeing where players are going, where they want to play, so we’ll see what develops. Maybe the team at Canali could come up with a new wearable technology?!
8. What advice would you give to someone looking to follow in your footsteps?
Get ready to work hard, be humble and open to learning new things, find great people to work in your team and have fun!
Gucci announced CHIMEHACK 2, a hackathon focused on developing solutions to promote safety for girls and women. Presented by Twitter and CHIME FOR CHANGE, the global campaign for girls and women, the hackathon will be held July 9-12 in San Francisco, with support from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, The Kering Foundation and Hearst Magazines. Engineers will be challenged to develop tech-driven solutions to 3 challenges: safety in the developing world, safety on campus and promoting healthy relationships.
Nandini Ramani, VP of Engineering Effectiveness at Twitter, introduced CHIMEHACK 2 and described the three challenges. Powerful content from the Oscar buzzworthy documentary THE HUNTING GROUND, written and directed by Academy Award nominated Kirby Dick and produced by Academy Award nominated Amy Ziering, was featured to further expose the challenges facing young women on campus, one of the focus areas of the hackathon.
Building on the legacy of the first CHIMEHACK in 2013, CHIMEHACK 2 will identify ways for disruptive technology to support girls and women globally, and celebrate the power of women in tech. A kickoff event on July 9 at Twitter will include content and expert panel discussions related to each of the three challenge areas. Throughout the hackathon, teams will be provided with access to key leaders and nonprofit organizations working in the space to help craft their solutions.
Luxurious lifestyle brand Tory Burch presented its latest Resort 2016 collection which merged the American Southwest with the work of Carl Auböck.
The free spirited and tomboyish collection included cotton workwear pants in colors like mustard yellow and army green. Maxi dresses, woven knits and bajas were bedecked with southwestern basketry motifs. A woven sundress had stunning neckline embellished with red chilis and emerging southwestern motifs such as a retro telephone.
Complementing the beautiful outfits were basket-inspired handbags and amusing jewelry.
Google has partnered with famous jeans-maker Levi Strauss to create “smart clothes” for people.
Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects with Levis Strauss will create garments with touchpad capabilities and will feature gestures like swiping and tapping that will forward signals to smartphones and devices to perform various functions.
Titled as Project Jacquar, the latest innovation by ATAP has made special threads which can be woven into a wide array of fabrics, and can be made to visually stand out or go unnoticed depending on designers’ wishes. The conductive yarn will be linked to small circuits which include miniaturized electronics that can use algorithms and identify gestures. Conductivity yarn can be limited to desired parts of fabric or spread across entire cloth and is stretchable and washable.
