September 2016 - Page 5 of 10

Day three of London fashion week had the elegance of Preen by Thornton Bregazzi taking inspiration from wood nymphs. Sequinned dresses coupled with delicate and fairy like textures such as lace complemented the runway.

Anya Hindmarch showcased geometrically influenced ready-to-wear collection with plush enveloping coats in relaxed dropped shoulders or cold shoulders. her multicolored leather embellishments were cleverly interlocked and formed artistic ornamentation was ingenious. Her Models wore super sleek pony tail and long locks that have been ironed to glossy perfection was captivating.

Mulberry, Johnny Coca renditions of regatta stripes were refreshingly innovative. His gabardine coats had satin peeking out from under, oversized austere silhouettes were noticeable.

Topshop Unique spring showcase was of ’80s glamour in blown-out shapes and the often gaudy styles of the era.

Anya Hindmarch

Charlotte Olympia

David Koma

Mary Katrantzou

Mulberry

Paul Smith

Peter Pilotto

Temperley London

Thornton Bregazzi

TOPSHOP UNIQUE

The Parisian Macao, which held its grand opening on Sept. 13, featuring a half-scale sophistication imitation of the Eiffel Tower, a truly magnificent representation of Paris.

Inspired by the magic and wonder of the famed “City of Light,” it’s an integrated resort, the newest addition to Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai.To mark the opening, the Parisian Macao’s Avenue des Champs Elysees at Shoppes at Parisian was transformed into a glamorous runway for an exclusive designer runway show, Front Row, with one of the world’s top models Xiao Wen, the first Chinese fashion model named as the face of Marc Jacobs, who has also walked for leading fashion designers Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Rochas and Thierry Mugler.

Internationally renowned Australian artist Kerrie Hess, who has been commissioned by Sands Shoppes to develop a series of exclusive illustrations for Shoppes at Parisian that personify Parisian flair, also attended the event. Kerrie has created illustrations for international fashion houses such as Chanel, Cartier, Kate Spade New York and Louis Vuitton, and her illustrations have featured in luxury fashion magazines worldwide.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, it features an expansive offering of affordable luxury with 3,000 guestrooms and suites, convention and meeting space, international restaurants, kids’ club, health club, pool deck with themed water park, and 1,200-seat theatre, among other amenities.

Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao is Asia’s ultimate destination which offers an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Bringing together one of the world’s biggest icons, David Beckham has reunited with Kevin Hart for the new ‘Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham’ campaign for H&M. The commercial is set on a road trip, picking the story up from their first H&M commercial together, where Kevin prepared to play the role of David in a biopic film.

This new campaign, with David and Kevin wearing identical looks from the autumn/winter 2016 collection, follows Kevin’s plans to star in “I, Beckham: The Musical”, on a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, supposedly to meet financiers for a new Vegas musical. Along the way, Kevin’s commitment to his role as David gets even more extreme.

For the campaign, David and Kevin wear two looks from the collection: a zip-up flying jacket with a faux fur collar, worn with a turtleneck and a block stripe knit sweater.
“I loved shooting the first campaign with Kevin for H&M so much, we just had to do a sequel. This time we’ve pushed the story even further. I hope everyone likes it, we certainly enjoyed filming it,” says David Beckham. While Kevin Hart felt that “It’s great to have the opportunity once more to show the world what everyone really knows, that I am the true inspiration for David Beckham’s style. He copies everything from me,” he added.

Fendi Men’s Fall/Winter 2016-17 Collection features homemade pleasures meet a comfortable and urban style in a cozy yet contemporary London interior.

The Fendi man is projected in a playful and luxurious welcoming apartment. Here, he abandons himself to intimate homeliness at the rhythm of music, accompanied by the roominess of the Fall/Winter 2016-17 Collection.

A soft and comfortable silhouette, embraced by precious coats in mink and shearling, combined with a domestic outwear: loose knitwear jumpers, relaxed trousers and droopy scarves wrapped around the neck.

The warm mood carries in the fur slippers and sneakers with trekking details.

Selleria Peekaboo bags, big backpacks and pouches are decorated with the metallic Fendi Faces, while python and fur piping add an elegant feeling to leather goods and men’s Strap You.

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces have launched the new concept “Tajness” to highlight the contemporary edge of the modern India.

Deeply connected to our rich heritage and tradition and veteran designer Payal Jain sew the threads of Indian Textile in a corporate language to give a complete makeover of the Taj uniforms.

The new “Tajness” look is intrinsically organic and earthy, inspired by old textile elements, woven on handlooms and nurtured with ‘Love’ for India. Yarns, details, embellishments and construction speak of the bygone era yet; create a contemporary and global experience for both, staff and the guest.

Handloom textiles, sustainable practices of weaving and dying, income generation for the nearly extinct weaving community of Benaras are the driving factors for this new ‘Avatar’, says Payal. Wardrobes of the Indian royalty have inspired these fluid silhouettes with painstakingly pin-tucking, immaculate quilting, handloom ‘Jamdani’ cutwork and subtle detailing of ‘Hathkatti’. As a legacy to the vast costume heritage of India, the Tajness journey begins with long sherwanis, structured Bandgalas, flowing kurtas, regal waistcoats, flattering kurtis, voluminous salwars, slender Aligarh pyjamas and churidars, splashed with touches of auspicious ‘Alta Red’ turbans, scarves, stoles and pocket squares.

The last day of New York Fashion Week and we see every person in the industry breathing a collective sigh of relief. And if you’re a NYFW regular the last day mean the Marc Jacobs runway with the latest breathtaking styles particularly the hairstyles created for the models with each one given a full head of colorful locs piled high on her head. Notably every single wool-dyed hair loc you saw on the catwalk, was about 12,500 individual pieces, with a total of 200-300 individual shades ranging from pastel to khaki, was hand dyed by Dreadlocks by Jena.

The final day was all about bright colors, low cuts and flowy sleeves with Michael Kors showcasing classic outfits in signature Michael Kors feminine meets masculine androgynous core plot lines featuring provocative, flirty yet utilitarian looks.

Delpozo’s was a fairy tale show set against a crisp white set with heaps of natural sunlight. Jason Wu’s Boss Women had structural, simplistic workwear staples with some floaty, gauzy dresses.

Anna Sui

Bibhu Mohapatra

Boss Women

Delpozo

Georgine

Kimora Lee Simmons

Marchesa

Michael Kors

Naeem Khan

Ralph Lauren

Marc Jacobs

With NYFW coming to an end, day 7 had some of the biggest names showcasing their collection.

While Vera Wang gowns were minimal yet chic and uptown, Rodarte showcased fairy princess mostly in the shades of black and white. With Coach showcasing its womens wear collection by the Hudson River, Brandon Maxwell is known as celebrity’s designer.

Finally, Narciso Rodriguez, who is known for making finest womens wear in New York is every fashionistas favorite.

Brandon Maxwell

Narciso Rodriguez

Rodarte

Tory Burch

Vera Wang

Yigal Azarouel

Lately Mrs Sarita Bazaz from The Food Affairs delighted everyone with her culinary magic by showcasing a glorious spread of multi cuisines at the Veda Farms.

She started her journey very early to know owning The Food Affairs a premium Catering Company Raskriti, which has clients like Jindals to Nawaz Shrief and has catered throughout the world from India, Abu Dhabi to Canary Islands.

Her initiative towards charming every food enthusiast around the globe came to fruition, through blended aromatic ingredients and sizzling avante garde recipes, of 50 different delectable appetizers, mains, desserts and beverages to tantalize everybody’s pallet.

Considering the fact that food, is the foremost talked about topic at social occasions and the most remembered experience, it becomes almost a sin not to deliver anything short of the best feels Sarita Bazaz. They had laid specialized bespoke menus with an option of choosing from 21 cuisines made of freshly procured local and organic ingredients, starting from Oriental, Italian, Mexican, South Indian to Mughlai and Rajasthani.

While Indian food and specialty chaat from Mumbai Kolkatta and Delhi is Sarita’s personal favorite, we relished Asian Mango crispy noodles salad, Thai Pita Pockets, Tawa fish, fried idlis, keema curry, Galouti kebabs, the list is endless but not so with our stomach.

Sarita Bazaz is known for her international cuisine, fusion as well as experimental avant-garde recipes, be it Oriental Bamboo Rice to Mexican salt slab cooking, is truly a delight for every palate.