April 2017 - Page 7 of 9

Maheka Mirpuri’s presented her SS17 collection preview representing her love affair with the rose this season at the Hotel Intercontinental Marine Drive. From outsized flounces to swirls spinning in ethereal fabrics – the collection had everything.

While scrumptious scones & dressed high tea, trays did the rounds, fashionistas went on a shopping spree of a collection that spelt the intrinsically upbeat season of Spring/Summer.

Seen at the preview were Sunny Leone with her husband Daniel, Bhagyashree with her daughter, Sheeba, RaellPadamsee, Gauri Bhosale, DevitaSaraf, MadhuRuia, MeenaRaheja, Sangita Jindal, InduShahani, PaulomiSanghavi, RukhsanaEisa, RoopaFabiani, MeeraZaveri, Pearl Contractor, Nisha Jamwval, Priyanka Shergill, NazneenBedi, ArtiSurendranath, DivyaPalat, SumitaGhai, Kavita Lakhani &PalakSheth amongst others.

Bandra 190, a one-stop shopping destination for lifestyle hosted a summer soiree over cocktails and canapes to unveil their SS17 by designers: Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor’s Fine Jewellery for Satyani, Avinash Punjabi and Peacock Life Home Decor, Nadine Dhody and Kids wear by my Little J.

Present were the creme de la creme of the city to support the Satyanis and the designers on their new spring summer launch – Sussanne Khan, Iulia Vantur, Elli Avram, Neelam Kothari Amrita Arora, Kiara Advani , Tanya Doel, Anu DewanChetan Bhagat,Anaita Adajania Shroff, Surily DP Goel, Mehr Rampal, Indira Bodani, Penny Patel,Renu Chanani,Deanne Pandey,Bhavna Pandey, Rupika Chopra, Raja Dhody, Rita Dhody, Vanita Wadhawan, Parvin Dabas and wife Preeti Jhangiani, Yasmin Karachiwala, Alvira and Alizeh Aghnihotri and many others.

Lately, Young FICCI ladies Organization (YFLO) conferred Young Achievers awards to outstanding women who have excelled in their respective fields and to promote entrepreneurship and professional excellence in women.

The eminent young women achievers who were bestowed with the awards for the year 20161-17 included film maker Gauri Shinde, Sussane Khan, Simran Lal (Business), KalliPurie (Media), Shaina NC (Politics), Deepa Malik ( Sports), Chiki Sarkar ( Literature), MalvikaPoddar ( Fashion), Preeti Chandra (Community Service), BhavnaKakkar (Art) &Vidha Lal ( Performing Arts), in the presence of Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon’ble Minister for Textile, Government of India.

The highlight of the evening was a fashion show by eminent fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who pioneered the use of Indian textiles in a modern context.

FLO President, Vinita Bimbhet; YFLO Delhi Chairperson, Trupti Gupta, FLO Past Presidents & YFLO Committee Members were the show stoppers, who walked the ramp, in exquisitely designed creations by Sabyasachi.

Swiss luxury jewelry and watch Maison, Chopard announced a collaboration with global superstar, Rihanna. As a style icon known for her bold and modern choices, the RIHANNA ♥ CHOPARD collections capture her unique vision and spirit.

Rihanna and Chopard Co-President and Creative Director, Caroline Scheufele, worked closely together to combine their creativity and passion to develop Haute Joaillerie and Joaillerie collections that blend urban chic with classic glamour.

“I have always been in love with Chopard’s exquisite jewelry, so to actually design collections with them is something I still can’t believe,” says Rihanna. “It was a really incredible process and I learned so much! I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

This vibrant collection will debut in May 2017 to help commemorate the 70 th anniversary of the most spectacular red carpet in the world, the Festival de Cannes, and celebrate Chopard’s 20th year as the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival.

“Dress provides a rich visual indicator to all audience, both familiar and unfamiliar. This can be judged by simple observation in our day to day life as Particular piece of clothing worn by person is associated with formal role like Doctor, Nurse, Fire person, policeman, defence personal, attending a party or getting married” said Dr Ian W King Professor of Aesthetics & Management, University of the arts London & college of fashion while speaking at function organised by ARCH Academy of design.

Author of famous book ‘The Aesthetics of dress’ Dr. Ian has closely worked with many international acts ranging from: the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Granada TV to Tina Turner, Elton John and Michael Jackson,says fashion is most creative industry in the world with more than 50 million people involved world-wide having turnover in access of Three trillion dollars and ever growing.

“Our dress as non-verbal communicator is presented to unfamiliar audiences in our day to day life. If we travel in Metro train or sit on a bench in a park, our presence is not based on appearance but reinforced through dress and amplified through non-verbal language. We cannot verbally introduce ourselves to audience but we consider their attention as familiarity in guise.

The potential of clothing has power to overcome language barrier, “In today’s world what is worn on our body is not neutral activity and not many of us today can claim that our choice of clothing is restricted to decision to protect us from warm or cold weather or to clothe our nakedness. The reality is contemporary world is dominated by media, design, label andbrands. That is aesthetics.

“We ‘dress’ our bodies to communicate – to express our confidence (or not), identity, status, aspirations, affiliations etc. We dress according to the situation/audience etc. It might be to attract attention, to protect or to hide the body. It might be to accentuate height, or religious belief, or simply to shock or conform. Essentially, it is not simply clothing that we wear that achieves this – for example, hair, makeup, jewellery, handbags, shoes, piercings, tattoos – cumulatively these constitute how we ‘dress’ our bodies. Thus, the appearance (as well as the feel) of the body is significant if we are to appreciate an enacted approach to aesthetics.” he said.

The 10th edition of Milano Moda Design byleading fashion brands presenting their Home Collections consisting of furniture, home textile, fashionable, and household products, Architecture & Designing.

Held from 3rd to 9th April in Milan, discover the home collections by Versace, Armani Casa, Etro Home, Missoni Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Trussardi and Diesel living.

Lately, Gucci announced that its upcoming cruise collection will debut in the historic Florence, inspired by the renaissance masterpieces of Italian city on May 29.

Following previous shows abroad, including New York City and the Westminster Abbey in London, Gucci’s Cruise 2018 runway show will take place at Pitti Palace’s Palatina Gallery — a first for the notable venue — as part of a cultural project, called “Primavera di Boboli,” with the Uffizi Gallery and the city of Florence. In addition to the show, Gucci will donate two million euros over the course of three years to restore the Boboli Gardens.

Emilio Pucci designer Massimo Giorgettiis stepping down from his post as creative director of the Italian fashion label Emilio Pucci.

The Italian designer joined Pucci in 2015 after Peter Dundas exit, it is understood that the decision to part ways was a mutual one, which coincided with the end of Massimo’s contract with the brand, as the designer keen to focus more attention on his own line, MSGM, going forward.

A group show of paintings and sculptures of some of the most celebrated artist of the nation will be held at the premises of Creativity Art Gallery, New Delhi. Showcasing the artworks of the artist and their (im) possibilities has Anand Panchal, Asit Kumar Patnaik, Dharmendra Prasad, Iruvan Karunakaran, Jai Zharotia, K.R. Santhana Krishnan, LaxmanAelay, Nagesh Goud, Niladri Paul, Niren Sengupta, Ramesh Gorjala, Sachin Jaltare, Subhakar Laskar, Tejinder Kanda, Thota Vaikuntham, Vinod Sharma, Vishal Joshi.

If one can decipher the word impossibilities to read as i m possibilities, nothing will be impossible toachieve. A pessimist may construe a half-filled gas as half empty as half empty and this attitude maygoal to crave for more. No impediments or physical disabilities can deter one if he is bolstered by thewill to achieve the impossible. Luminaries and icons are the end products of sustained perseverance andcommitment smeared with confidence with their heads firmly fixed on their shoulders. The heart bleatstill infinity, but it is the fragility of the mind which retards it to achieve the impossible.

Curated by Wahida Ahmed, this will be a travelling show going to Mumbai, Hyderabad followed by Dubai and Singapore.

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Monthly Archives: April 2017

Maheka Mirpuri – A toast to Indian summer

Bandra 190, Summer Soiree

Sabyasachi Showcase at YFLO

The “Rihanna ♥ Chopard” collection

Dr Ian W King, speaks onthe Aesthetics of Dress

Milano Moda Design 2017

Gucci to showcase in Florence, cruise 2018

Massimo Giorgetti Exits Emilio Pucci

(Im) possibilities of Artists