Vintage Bloom By Amrita KM

Dreamy, modish and undeniably elegant, Amrita KM’s Autumn-Winter 2015 line is on the lust-list of fashionistas this season. There’s no denying the importance of the Victorian era in the lineage of haute couture. Think ruffled skirts, ribbons, high collars, cinched waists, lace accents, elaborate ball-gowns and exquisite hairstyles. Victorian fashion seamlessly blended high-octane glamour and progressive androgyny. Inspired by this vintage period, Delhi-based Amrita KM’s Autumn-Winter 2015 line is poised to take the capital by storm.

Aurum By Varun Bahl - A Bespoke Luxury Wedding Design Experience

Synonymous to elegance, ace designer and Couturier Varun Bahl launched ‘AURUM by VARUN BAHL,’ his luxury wedding design venture at the Amazon India Couture Week 2015 in the heart of Lutyen’s Delhi. Actor Randeep Hooda welcomed the guests by reciting the poem which inspired the collection - “The Song of The Flower”.

The Launch was celebrated over an evening of style and panache with Champagne & Hors d'Oeuvres followed  by a lavish spread of Indian delicacies catered by FIO. The exclusive soiree was supported by friends and family, along with some of the most celebrated names of society. Amongst the glitterati’s of Delhi & Mumbai who attended the laucnh were Actress Bhumi Padnekar, Niamat Bakshi, Kalyani Saha, Ruheen Jaiswal, Suhel Seth, Umang Hatheesing, Tanisha Mohan, Sabina Chopra and Sanjeev Bijli to name a few.

Jealous21 Jeans Launches The Miss Universe Collection

Jealous 21, the exclusive women’s wear brand from Indus league brand division of Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd. has collaborated with the Miss Universe Organization to launch an exclusive collection. The reigning Miss Universe, Paulina Vega, was in Mumbai to reveal the collection at a glamorous fashion show.

The brand Jealous 21 is synonymous with boldness, poise and independence. It speaks to the girl of today who is proud of who she is and has the confidence to take on the world, just like Miss Universe. She represents women who are ambitious and globally aware – those who aspire to use their potential to the fullest. The values of the Jealous 21 brand and those of the Miss Universe Organization highlight the modern day woman. The Miss Universe Collection has been designed around this ethos.

The Vogue Wedding Show 2015

Mumbai, 30th July 2015:Prepare for your dream wedding at the most exclusive and luxuriousbridal fair, the Vogue Wedding Show (VWS). Curated by Vogue India, in partnership with the Taj Group, this 'by invitation only'    exhibitionwill showcase the latest and most exclusive services and over 45 coveted brands in the bridal world. The third edition of the wedding is poised to be grander and bigger this year and will be held on August 7-9 2015, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, where invitees can make their selection in a private and relaxed environment. Interested to attend?
Register on www.vogueweddingshow.in or call +91 7045400070 or +91 7045400071 to get an invite to the event.

Runway Fantasy To Come Alive At The Grand Finale Of LFW

Lakmé, India’s most iconic beauty brand, is all geared up to explore the realm of fashion fantasy with Gaurav Gupta as the Grand Finale Designer at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015, to be held from August 26th to 30th at Palladium, Mumbai. Renowned for his edgy designs and futuristic concepts, Gaurav will be lending his avant garde vision to the finale collection in his signature style.
Gaurav pinned modern Indian couture on the global map by reinventing the traditional sari with gothic art and three-dimensional metal and leather embroideries. With Gaurav infusing his fantastical energy into design, this season’s Grand Finale at Lakmé Fashion Week promises to be an exciting affair with imaginative sculpting as the dominant theme.

It is an honour to be chosen as the Grand Finale designer for India’s premier fashion event. I am excited to be celebrating my 10 years' journey in fashion by presenting the new collection as part of Lakmé Fashion Week’s 15 year milestone. The new collection, is going to be a progressive dialogue between Lakmé’s Sculpt beauty statement and my drapes. While fantasy will remain at the heart of my collection, you will definitely see a playful juxtaposition of structure with fluidity and red carpet glamour” said Gaurav Gupta, Grand Finale Designer, Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

“As the trendsetters, we at Lakmé are excited about collaborating with Gaurav Gupta to define the future of fashion. We are confident that he will reinvent the Lakmé-inspired SCULPT fashion statement with his experimentative design,” said Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation at Lakmé.
With their world class runway showcase and backstage beauty trends, Lakmé brings the best of fashion and beauty to the forefront. This August, Lakmé along with Gaurav Gupta, will once again reinvent the finale stage at the most anticipated show at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
About Lakmé Fashion Week:

Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organized by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG Reliance, the global leader in sports and entertainment event marketing and management. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 will be held from August 26 – August 30, 2015 at Palladium Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.Lakméfashionweek.co.in

About Lakmé:
Contemporary Indian beauty expert Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance and world class color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios. For further information log on to www.lakméindia.com

Grand Jury Meet of The 11th Annual Gemfields and Nazraana Retail Jeweller India Awards 2015

The 11th Annual Gemfields and Nazraana Retail Jeweller India Awards 2015 Premieres India’s Top 200 Nominated Designs Exhibiting the Creative Brilliance of India's Elite Jewellers.

The Juice Magazine : Anniversary Party Release

The Juice Magazine turned one last month and we celebrated our anniversary and launched the13th edition with our own little party at Olive in Bandra, Mumbai, that was attended by various contributors and fashionistas from the city.

In keeping with the spirit of the magazine, the guests celebrated with bubbly from Chandon and candy floss while they grooved to the beats of DJ Kunal Bumbawala. We also had a chic face art booth by Elton J Fernandes vibing the coachella meets cocktail party theme. Some of the guests at the party included  Ashita Misquitta, designers Nimish Shah, Nachiket Barve, Mathieu Gugumus, Karan Berry & Leon Vaz, bloggers Anam Chasmawala, Nelly Wadia, make-up artist  Claire Schultz, fashion stylists Prayag Menon & Chandni Sareen, models Louisa Rodriguez, Natasha Ramchandran, Elena Fernandes, Parvati Vaze & Jenny Rei , Photographers Colston Julian, Kevin Nunes, Gaurav Sawn, Neville Sukhia & Porus Vimadalal.

Fashioning Fairy Tales, A Couture Exposition

Known for his exquisite couture ensembles, Shantanu Goenka’s collections recurrently follow the underlying theme of extravagance and elegance. His varied inspirations are portrayed with as much élan, and “Fashioning Fairy Tales” - an elaborate exposition of his latest works - is no different.

The exposition, which was launched in Kolkata earlier this year, was showcased for the first time in New Delhi on 5th August. The presentation was showcased over Grey Goose cocktails and specially crafted modern European hors d’oeuvres by QLA at Evoluzione, The Kila, which was transformed into a magical land of fairy tales. The fantastical inspiration manifested through the couture garments set against elaborate installations and themed décor elements from art, light and sound.