October 2017 - Page 2 of 11

Lately, Michael Kors hits the streets of New York for the Michael Kors Access Sofie smartwatch, powered by Android WearTM and including the innovative Google Assistant. The campaign stars a new face for the brand, Romanian model Andreea Diaconu.

The Michael Kors Access campaign celebrates the constantly connected woman who lives a fast-paced, glamorous life, with the sleek and feminine Sofie smartwatch at the center.

A first for the Michael Kors access line—follows Andreea moving seamlessly through moments of her busy life in New York, with the help of the Google Assistant and her Sofie smartwatch. The commercial epitomizes the marriage of fashion and tech as Andreea asks her Google Assistant, via her customized smartwatch, for directions and information via voice-activation while receiving important notifications at a glance.

HM threw a fashionable get-together in Mumbai, to showcase its designer collection in collaboration with British designer ERDEM.

A red-carpet favorite of British fashion insiders like Emma Watson & Catherine Middleton, designer ErdemMoralioglu has created a deeply personal collection, with a special menswear line, that looks back to the designer’s youth.

Attended by the city’s swish set of fashionistas and creative catalysts such as Esha Gupta, Tamannah Bhatia and socialites such as Aishwarya Nair, Roohi Jaikishan and stylists Aastha Sharma, Tanya Ghavri and ShaleenaNathani to name a few.

Thirty years after the death of legendary artist and pop culture phenomenon Andy Warhol, never before displayed, Piaget-themed treasures from Andy Warhol’s ‘Time Capsules,’ including Piaget watches collected by the artist, were flown from Geneva and The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, and reunited for one night only at Annabel’s in London.

There are photos of soirées with Warhol sent by Yves Piaget and still in their original envelopes, as well as glossy vintage photographs of Piaget watches of the time. The watches themselves are as iconic as the wearer was: they include a secret watch concealed in a gold ingot; a watch fitted with the large Beta 21 movement; a gold bracelet watch with a precious onyx dial.

This glittering ‘Time Keepers’ display of precious watches, photographs and curiosities exchanged between Warhol and Piaget formed a backdrop for guests, including Yves G. Piaget himself, to enjoy a discussion on the life of Warhol, as well as cement a relationship that will see Piaget supporting The Andy Warhol Museum’s upcoming exhibition by Iranian artist FarhadMoshiri – himself a contemporary creator of pop art.

Stored at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, the Time Capsules were Warhol’s way of freezing moments in time. According to Jose Carlos Diaz, the Chief Curator of The Andy Warhol Museum, it makes the partnership with Piaget particularly poignant:
“For both, time is very important, Piaget because it has a long legacy of making these beautiful watches, and Warhol, because I like to think of him also as timeless.

“I think people are going to be really excited to see these Piaget artefacts, because they probably won’t be seen for years to come. For a lot of people, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and if they want to see some of them again they might just have to come to Pittsburgh to The Andy Warhol Museum!”

Red Carpet”, the new SS18 collection from ESTHER NORIEGA for the 2018 spring-summer season of MBFW, Madrid, is inspired by the looks that the great red carpet actresses wear for major premieres and film awards. Esther Noriega brings that glamour to all women so they can feel like real stars.

“Red Carpet” is the collection that establishes the salient features of the focus the designer will give to her collections. On the one hand, neutral colors such as black and white, nude pink, sky blue and black are used on fabrics such as crepe, plumetti tulle, embroidered flowers and rhinestones, motifs in black and white on silver brocade, combinations in dupioni silk in autumn-winter oriented sky blue and maroon and, on the other hand, eye-catching colors such as fun bold yellows and SANGER champagne golds, shades of sky blue, silver gray, mint green and light pink and decorated with mint green and mauve colored sequins. Dupioni silk, plumetti tulle, knits, crepe, organza and lace for the spring-summer season.

The successful fashion company launched its first own fragrance line,Mysteriously, Marc Cain,thereby adding a new, sensual dimension to its existing labels.

The exquisite compositions were created by perfumers Corinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute and Michel Almairac. “Mysteriously” is inspired by confident, headstrong women who know what they want. “It is a homage to women surrounded by an aura of mystery and who, driven by passion, can achieve anything they set out to,” explains Michael Förster, Chief Creative Officer of the fragrance manufacturer LyriqueParfums from Switzerland, also underlining the company philosophy of Marc Cain GmbH.

The unmistakable scents are as unique as the premium fashions by Marc Cain and are presented in three variants, Fruity Oriental, Floral Oriental and Woody Spicyin either 40 ml or 80 ml glass bottles. The sophisticated, pastel-hued bottles come in a high-quality box. Adorning the front of the packaging is the typical Marc Cain signet, the leopard head. The print on the inside is a modern, colour- coordinated leopard print that perfectly matches the colour of each bottle.

Each fragrance is complemented by a matching skincare series, consisting of a shower gel (200 ml), a body lotion (200 ml) and a roll-on deodorant (75 ml).

An original American brand with a European sophistication, offlate launch edits Global Campaign, in celebration of its credo: Never Stop Learning – Couple Thinkers. The campaign comprises of a curiosity- driven show titled “Couple Thinkers” which is an exclusive Youtube broadcast and hosted by the famous talk show host – Craig Ferguson and his wife Megan Ferguson.

The first episode takes the couple right to Kimbal Musk, the South African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist and founding father of the farm-to-table movement, to ask him a profound question “Can real food feed the world?”. The episode revolves around sustainability and how a small difference can go a long way, communicating the information with a humorous yet educational take.

While in the second episode the couple learns about the secrets of the universe with Neil De Grasse Tyson, an American astrophysicist, author and science communicator, by asking one of the most intriguing questions “When can we leave this planet?”.

Followed by how Craig learn about living forever with the help of Daisy Robinton, in third episode with the most thought out question by all “Can we stop ageing?”.

The fourth episode senses if Craig Ferguson is a Psychopath with Jon Ronson, as theycontemplate on the curious question, “Can you spot a psychopath.
The fifth episode teaches the couple the mantra of life with Jo Nesbo, a Norwegian crime writer, exploring further the misapprehension of the question “What is success?” with Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post, in the sixth episode.

The lovely Vidya Balan is spotted wearing Raw Mango’s signature mashru fabricated – Sultanah Sari for the promotions of Tumhari Sulu .

La Perla hosted its Spring/Summer 2018 ready-to-wear fashion show with a lavish dinner and runway presentation in Macao. In partnership with The Venetian Macao as part of Sands Macao Fashion week, La Perla presented a full-scale runway presentation, featuring 70 looks comprised of the brand’s ready-to-wear and haute couture collections.

For brands Spring/Summer 2018 collection, Natasha Poly and Liu Wen walked the ramp, as Julia Haart explored the juxtaposing properties in stones: the resilient and fragile, fixed and fluid, matter and motion. Inspired by their formation, she finds beauty in the incongruity of their rough, immutable surfaces and the stunning veins and fluid markings found layered beneath.
Haart takes this exploration of opposites to find a greater understanding of femininity. Referencing La Perla’s 60-year-old heritage, there have been numerous incarnations of the female muse and this collection underscores the significance of this evolution. Prints play an important role and the archives of La Perla’s founder Ada Masotti were the starting point for fresh ideas.

“I am excited to bring the Spring/Summer 2018 collection to this beautiful and exotic destination. As we continue to build ‘the World of La Perla,’ through the introduction of ready-to-wear, haute couture, shoes, and accessories, I am honored to bring La Perla to this global destination for fashion and luxury,” noted Julia Haart, Creative Director.

FDCI proudly presented international presence on AIFW platform, with renowned New York based designer, Kara Ross who showcased the (un) Common Thread supporting the Indian artisans.

Unleashed is so much more then fashion, it is helping women reach their true potential and break the cycle of poverty. I love my job because I get inspire and empower women daily, and lift their self-confidence. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on artisan women around the work and open access to capital and market, noted the designer.

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Monthly Archives: October 2017

Michael Kors Sofie Smartwatch and the Google Assistant

HM X ERDEM

Piaget brings treasures from Andy Warhol to London

Esther Noriega, Red Carpet Collection

Mysteriously, Marc Cain

Gant launches Couple Thinkers

VIDYA BALAN IN RAW MANGO SARI

La Perla Spring/Summer 2018 destination fashion show in Macao

FDCI introduces International designer Kara Ross