Tamana along with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) organised its annual fashion show , titled “Unity in Diversity” in Delhi at Hyatt Regency.

The event commenced with a live heart-warming performance by Diwakar of Sa Re Ga Ma Little Champs and H.E. Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, followed by an inclusion walk where Ms. Patricia Hiramatsu, wife of H.E. Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu,H.E. Ms. Harinder Singh Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia and H.E. Ms. Joanna Kempkers, High Commissioner of New Zealand to India walked the ramp.

The children of Tamana exuded confidence while walking along with the models wearing ensembles created by FDCI designers – 11.11 CellDsgn, Alpana Neeraj, Amit Aggarwal, Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Payal Pratap Singh, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Rimzim Dadu, along with other designers – Asha Gautam by Gautam Gupta and Asha Rani Gupta, Ridhi Arora and Namita Bansal.

This is for the first time the ensembles designed and manufactured by the differently-abled at the sublimation unit at Tamana’s Skill Development Centre debuted on the catwalk, said Ms Shyama Chona, Founder President of Tamana. As the evening concluded with Tamana Chona, dressed in Amit Aggarwal, expressing her gratitude to the distinguished audiences.

Jewellery designer Shaheen Abbas launched her first bridal collection ‘Urooj’ under fashion jewellery label ‘Flower Child’ at renowned multi designer store the Aza, Bandra with an exclusive wine and cheese evening.

Staying true to its norm-defying muse, Flower Child Bride’s maiden collection breaks the rules typically associated with bridal jewellery to create a new order. Christened ‘Urooj’, meaning the ‘rising’ in Urdu, it signifies the rise of a new dawn that spreads light and power to modern brides-to-be. But the inspiration is not just metaphorical — it is interpreted with the motif of a rising sun, which serves as the hero of the collection. The designs surpass trends, with an exquisite amalgamation of the old and the new, says Shaheen Abbas.

The soiree witnessed the presence of Devangi Parekh Creative director of AZA and founder of Azafashions, Shaheen’s husband Roshan Abbas along with Payal Singhal, Nachiket Barve, Gauhar Khan, Sonali, Kulkarni, Tisca Chopra, Kubra Sait, Mrunal Thakur, Mini Mathur, Kim Sharma, Shruti Seth, Krishika Lulla, Gaurav Kapur , Nisha Jhangiani, Rebecca Dewan etc

Seen in jewellery by the Flower Child label were: Devangi Parekh, Gauhar Khan, Sonali Kulkarni, Tisca Chopra, Kubra Sait, Mrunal Thakur, Mini Mathur, Kim Sharma spotted in bridal jewellery from ‘Urooj’ by label Flower Child by Shaheen Abbas.

“We have reworked a lot of classic Indian styles and added our signature modern twist to them. The collection also stays true to Flower Child’s use of offbeat shapes and unique textures. It’s vintage, but it’s also very now”, Shaheen Abbas added further.

The line features a traffic-stopping range of the usual suspects like jhumkis, chand balis, chokers, cuffs and maang tikkas while also reviving old-school favourites like haslis, hair accessories, anklets and haath-phools; all with the brand’s inimitable touch. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, boasting an interplay between pearls, coloured stones and spiked detailing with 18K gold plating.

While the collection shines the spotlight on brides, it’s not limited to just that. The all- encompassing wedding collection is also a fitting pick for bridesmaid gifts, wedding favours and destination wedding wardrobes. Be it accessories for your pool party or something offbeat for your cocktail and sangeet, one will find something for every event on your wedding itinerary.

Shilpi Gupta brand Surkhab, presented their couture collection, A Poetic Ode to Giulietta by Shilpi Gupta’, with a fashion show at The Imperial, New Delhi.

‘Giulietta’ is Shilpi Gupta passionate ode to the world of romance, a world infused with passion, beauty, creativity and music! The collection showcases Shilpis signature sense of luscious designs in classically beautiful sensibilities, which varied from ballroom dresses to Indian couture.

Hosted by husband and wife duo Shilpi and Rajeev Gupta, the musical evening was held with an opera and modern jazz performance, intermingled with a spectacular fashion show. The fabulous line up of artists included Kabuki Khanna for vocals, Sonal Sikka on the piano, base by Ekaterina Aristova, Pritam Ghoshal on the sarod and the flute by Omkar Prasanna alongside the crème de la crème of Delhi’s social glitterati which included Priya Jain, Meghali Gupta, Jai Madaan, Mr Jamil Saidi, Mrs Simmi Singh, Mrs Fareen Prabhakar, Mrs Shazia Almi, Kamaali Mehta, Shreya Bhatia, Sonali Kapur, Sonam Pall, Tanveey Kapur, Deepica Krishna, Chandni Kumari Singh, Sanjana Thadani, Simrit Tiwana, Chandani Chawla, Deepak and Neha Gupta amongst others.

Under a canopy of stars, Hèrmosa Design Studio marked its debut outpost in Jaipur with an unforgettable night at the resplendent Taj Jai Mahal Palace. The sparkling event punctuated a major milestone for design maverick, Nikhil Thampi with a unique collaboration that marked his debut in the realm of home décor.

In true Nikhil Thampi fashion, the couturier unveiled the collaboration with a grand showcase at the Taj Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur. Disha Patani, brand ambassador of Hèrmosa Design Studio, closed the show in a bespoke Nikhil Thampi masterpiece.

The designer’s bespoke collection will find a worthy home at Hèrmosa’s picturesque Jaipur outpost housing 3 storeys of unique home décor from a roster of exclusive brands including Nikhil Thampi Label, Kira The Label, Bistro Quaint and Masilo Organic Baby.

Nikhil’s line for Hèrmosa offers a functional, versatile yet glamorous take on home décor. The product line includes statement pieces for the discerning homeowner, such as sofa sets for different needs, nesting tables, bar consoles and home accessories such as rugs and cushions, among other selective pieces.  Design for me goes beyond apparel, says Nikhil Thampi. I was always keen on exploring a collaboration in the space of interior décor and I’m grateful to mark my initiation in this field with Hèrmosa Design Studio. I believe design can be translated through so many different avenues, and the entire process from inception to completion has been seamless.”

Jaeger-LeCoultre, official partner of the Venice International Film Festival for the 14th consecutive year, showcased some of its newest creations on the red carpet this evening at the Festival’s opening ceremony.

CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre Catherine Rénier, wore the Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Feuille in pink gold. Originally created in 1929 and coveted by film enthusiasts across the globe for almost a century since, the 101 has been a frequent sight on red carpets and remains to this day one of the smallest mechanical watches ever made.

Canadian actress Charlotte Le Bon chose a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon in pink gold. British actress Gabriella Wilde wore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Night & Day Tribute to Cinema, available in a limited edition of 100 pieces. The Night and Day indicator enjoys a touch of cinematic glamour – the moon makes way for a pink gold five-pointed star which glides across a crimson backdrop suggesting a star-studded red carpet.

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Longchamp, renowned for its leather goods, footwear and high-end women’s ready-to-wear apparel, unveiled its new range of irresistible Amazone line of bags. Inspired by powerful women who defy the status quo, the Amazone line is for women who dare to wear looks that are sophisticated, modern and sleek.

“Longchamp women are the 21st century Amazons. They own their femininity. I was thinking about them while creating this new line,” says Sophie Delafontaine, Creative Director at Longchamp.

Hosted by Radha Kapoor Khanna, Co-Founder, DOIT Retail [parent company] and style consultant Nisha Jhangiani, the engaging soiree saw the crème de la crème such as Roohi Jaikisan, Manasi Scott, Pratima Bhatia, Aneesa Dhody, Nachiket Barve, Vikram Raizada, Nayantara Thacker, Hina Oomer-Ahmed, Payal Singhal come together at the Longchamp store at Palladium, Mumbai.

Lately, Ashima Leena unveiled their couture 2018 collection at their flagship store in DLF Emporio, amidst designers and fashionistas of Delhi.

Seen immersed in the nazakat of the women of style and substance in AL Indian Luxury, Ashima Leena couture brand were Nisha Singh, Bina and Malini Ramani, Varun Bahl, Rahul Gandhi, Meera and Muzaffar Ali, AD Singh, Tarun Tahiliani and many others.

In one of the hottest British days on record, crowds gathered to watch Senteable’s Co-Founding Patron the Duke of Sussex take home the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup, alongside his teammates, including the charity’s Ambassador, Nacho Figueras.

The trophy was presented by The Duchess of Sussex at the annual fundraising event, which supports the charity’s work with young people affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa.Hosted by the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, brought a crowd of over 300 guests together to enjoy a day of polo and philanthropy in the scorching summer sun.

It was a close match, culminating in a winning pass from The Duke of Sussex to Sentebale Ambassador Nacho Figueras, who scored the final goal. The score was 5 – 4, with the Royal Salute team, captained by Malcom Borwick, narrowly missing out on the coveted prize.

Sentebale’s flagship fundraising event has been running since 2010, and has taken place in different locations around the world, from Singapore to South Africa. This is the first time since that the prestigious event has returned to the UK.

To date, the event has raised over
£5 million for Sentebale’s work providing care, education and psychosocial support for children and young people living with HIV in Lesotho and Botswana, where the burden of the HIV epidemic remains.

More than 2 million people flocked the streets of New York to participate in this years NYC Pride March. Organized by NYC Pride, this year saw a full calendar of official LGBTQIA+ Pride events in New York City from June 14-24, 2018.

In addition to the revellers lining the streets there were also grand marshals taking part in the march, which included Billie Jean King, Lambda Legal, Tyler Ford, Kenita Placide besides Queer Eye’s Jonathan van Ness, queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon and the cast of Broad City.

We bring you best street styles from the march, as NYC Pride celebrates to inspire, educate, commemorate our diverse community.

I was given a choice to either attend the Royal Wedding or go ahead for NOI opening– the city’s first high energy bar at The Chanakya. I chose the first option, nevertheless my endeavour is to make the right Noi(se) for this bar at Delhi’s new swish destination, which is home to world renowned luxury brands like Hermes, Montblanc, Rolex, Jaeger- Le Coultre, Panerai, Ted Baker, amongst others.

NOI offers an excellent blend of fine spirits and irresistible bites. Designed by the award-winning group- Rockwell, based out of New York, MKT and NOI offer an immersive gourmet journey with elegant dine-in spaces, live cooking theatres and stellar wine and spirit offerings. Speaking of the launch, Sriram Khattar, Managing Director, DLF Rental Business, says, we are excited to launch our top-notch bar – NOI, the newest hotspot in the capital city. It has been conceptualized and created with the ambition to become the go-to destination for the gen-next. They can indulge in not only world-class F & B offerings but also experience an international level night club that embodies the vibrancy of a fast-paced city like Delhi”

While Dinaz Madhukar, Executive Vice President, DLF Luxury Retail & Hospitality feels that, It is another jewel in our crown, offering the best of fashion, gourmet and entertainment all under one roof. With the opening of MKT and NOI, The Chanakya aims to redefine the concept of modern gourmet dining in the capital city.”

The fashionable evening saw Peter & Cecile D’Ascoli, Pia Pauro, Rajeev Sethi, Sunil Sethi, Suhel Seth, Malini Ramani, Gaurav Gupta, Rohit Bal, Nikhil Mehra, Kalyani Saha, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Suneet Varma, to name a few.