Last evening, the city was witness to an unprecedented and exclusive wine & cuisine soiree hosted by none other than Pria Kataaria Puri to present Wine Connoisseur & Food and Wine pairing expert, Sonal Holland. The exquisite four course sit down dinner at Luxury Resto lounge ‘Shiro’ was paired with the finest Spanish wines from the ‘House of Torres’.

Zoya, the exquisite diamond boutique from the house of Tanishq unveiled its Greece collection in Delhi. The collection recreated the time when gods walked in the gardens of Hesperides, majestic creatures like Pegasus the winged horse roamed the heavens and unparalleled beauty of Helena drove thousands of mortals to wars.   

Contemporizing the famed iconography of the Greek medallion inspired design sensibility and interpreting it fashionably, each elegantly crafted piece in the Greece collection is an ode to Zoya’s journey to share its own glorious story with their discerning clientele.

The celebratory evening also witnessed a spectacular fashion walk of Charu Parashar’s Spring Summer ’10 collection inspired by the Grecian influences. Creating a range that reflects timeless glamour, exquisite natural materials and the romance of folklores, Charu’s spring look is interpreted through geometrically influenced digital designs that follow the famed Grecian draped and poised silhouette.

To compliment the evening was an interesting Mediterranean wine Greek food pairing session by leading Sommelier Magandeep Singh.

Rohit Bal, one of India’s foremost fashion designers, unveiled his latest Outlander Signature Collection, at The Grand.  Inspired by the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2010, the line embodied power, grace and elegance.

The new collection reflects the style, power, magnetism and charisma that are personified by the stylish SUV. It includes trendy and stylish evening wear in bold hues of white, black, red, which add an element of drama to the clothes. The fabrics that have been used for the garments reflect the stylish interiors of the vehicle. All the garments have been crafted from fabrics available in India and reflect some exciting colours.

Speaking at the launch of the collection, India’s master of fabric and fantasy, Rohit Bal said, “It gives me great pleasure to launch my new collection, inspired by the Outlander 2010. People usually look for a combination of various elements in their clothes – style, elegance, boldness, drama and even a touch of mystery – which is what I have captured through this collection. There is a lot of drama in the line, which adds to its glamour, and is reminiscent of what one sees in iconic movies like Grease, The Fast and the Furious and Wanted.”

The annual Costume Institute Gala Benefit took place on Monday, May, 3, 2010 at the Met, and was hosted by Oprah Winfrey, Patrick Robinson of the Gap, and Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue.  American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity was the theme for the event, so naturally American labels were well-represented on the red carpet — Zoe Saldana chose Calvin Klein while Oprah Winfrey picked a custom Oscar de la Renta gown. Gap also collaborated with several designers to dress attendees like Vera Farmiga (in Sophie Theallet for Gap), and Kirsten Dunst (in Rodarte for Gap).  European designers were also present on the red carpet— Jessica Szohr wore Versace, Bee Shaffer chose Balenciaga, and Anna Wintour wore Chanel for the second time.

This year luxury jewelry company, Chopard, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in style.  On Thursday night, a small gathering of A-List celebrities joined Chopard at The Frick Collection in New York City to help celebrate its anniversary.  Celebrities included Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Christina Ricci, who shared some laughs and posed for photos together.  Gwyneth chose an elegant, full-length Antonio Berardi dress, while Kate was stylish in a short purple look and Christina brightened things up in a lovely green gown.  The guest list also included actress Claire Danes, designer Georgina Chapman, singer Natalie Cole and performer of the night John Legend.

This year luxury jewelry company, Chopard, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in style.  On Thursday night, a small gathering of A-List celebrities joined Chopard at The Frick Collection in New York City to help celebrate its anniversary.  Celebrities included Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Christina Ricci, who shared some laughs and posed for photos together.  Gwyneth chose an elegant, full-length Antonio Berardi dress, while Kate was stylish in a short purple look and Christina brightened things up in a lovely green gown.  The guest list also included actress Claire Danes, designer Georgina Chapman, singer Natalie Cole and performer of the night John Legend.

Naveen and Deepak Mehra presented four of the most exquisite exhibit of couture jewellery at AKM Mehrasons boutique, South Extn, New Delhi. The collections were aptly titled as The Benaras Collection, The Jharoka Collection, The Marigold Collection and The Tree of Life Collection.

Showcased in three beautifully crafted trunks, the Benaras collection took inspiration from Benarasi brocades and other enduring symbols. The Jharokha collection is a finely crafted tribute to their legacy, smoothly finished round accents, the fine diamond slivers, give fashion an inimitable style of mosaic.

India is not just a nation but a big idea. A country where optimism is held sacred, alongside selflessness and sacrifice just like the Marigold, which is as tenacious as the Indian mindset, blossoming in every season- signifying optimism and harmony in diversity. It is this that reflects in Marigold collection whereas Tree of Life collection is a uniquely contemporary interpretation of ethnicity. Each piece is testimony of the quest for that ultimate feeling of contentment.

In the history of Indian jewellery, AKM has steadily created a name for itself. Over the decades, they have been the jewelers to the judicious and distinguished. The business has passed through several generations and is today managed by scions of family.