A collection of saris, which brought the legend’s romantic narrative to life with the extraordinary weavers’ skills, inspired by ‘Taramati” an artisanal ode to the legendary courtesan who dazzled the Seventh Sultan of Golconda, Abdulla Qutub Shah.
Design Aesthetics
Use of Intricate ikat, Kanchi, Patan and then moved to reinvent the glory of Kota, Uppada, Banarasi, Kani, Venkatagiri and Paithani in the traditional jamdaani weave. Merging of complex designs created by master weavers ,enhanced by surface embroidery in hues of beige, wine, green, yellow, rich purple and pink.
The weaves were an imaginative blend of silk, gold and silver threads. The intricate crafts that further highlighted the weaves, included Aari, Chikankari, petit-point, Kasuti, Shibori, Kantha, Kutch embroidery, Parsi Gara work that were juxtaposed onto the textiles.
BTS video of Gaurang Shah at the Lakme Fashion Week 2020
Bask in the quiet illumination emanating from the minimal aesthetics of Infinity &Infinity Lite, a collection of floor and table lamps by Fendi Casa. They are brought to India by Seetu Kohli Home, the high-end architecture and luxury interior design company renowned for representing some of the top-notch global luxury brands in India.
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FF Infinity Line Up table and standing lamps
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FF Infinity Lite Bronze Shadow bedside table lamps
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FF Infinity floor lamp
Features
Selecting the finest materials and employing reduced design techniques in the most tasteful and stylish manner to create a timeless appeal.
Clean lines and simple spheres are combined with exclusive materials and finishes to come up with effortlessly elegant lights. The Infinity lights are an expression of a minimalistic and linear design. The softly curved frames are made of steel with polished brass, gun-metal grey, bronze shadow or Palladium finishing, and the Opal glass diffusor spheres have stone effect in some lights. The table lamps, floor lamps and the suspension lights all are available in an array of different sizes to choose from.
Combining a timeless style with a fashion-forward appeal, the Fendimania Bracelet for women and men reveals a new modern vision on the signature Collection.
The Signature Watch Enriched with a Contemporary Bracelet
The Fendimania Bracelet, a new version of the signature watch for women and men with a modern bracelet accented by the iconic FF logo-shaped bezel, for a structured yet elegant aesthetic.
A Modern Take on the Distinctive Silhouette
A bracelet enriches the Fendimania design, adding a contemporary twist to the watch and complementing the collection with new bold yet elegant versions.
For Women
Fitted with a bracelet that is seamlessly integrated into the structure of the case. Its delicately curved links, enhanced by alternating finishes, contrast with the streamlined design of the watch case. Graced with mother-of-pearl and diamonds on the dial, the timepiece blends elegance and modernity.
For Men
Reveals its bold character through a daring interplay of shapes and textures. The square case, evoking the bespoke FF logo, is enhanced with beveled edges for a sporty allure. The black dial combines a graphic pattern and retro-inspired Arabic numerals, whilst the bracelet, distinguished by curved elongated links, softens the rigorous silhouette of the watch.
Available in FENDI boutiques and on fendi.com from 15th October 2020
The T20 Fever is back and soaring high with each match getting as exciting. To all the cricket fanatics out there, make your evenings entertaining as Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel brings HOWZAAT just for you.
While the team at the hotel takes care of your safety and hygiene, you can book a room for an in-room dining experience to relax and cheer for your favorite teams. Hop in with your friends and family and enjoy the lip-smacking nibbles and chilled beers.
Look out for their special packages like ALL OUT, SIXER, FREE HIT and HATTRICK. These packages include stacks of beer, limitless IMFL Beverages, Wines, Sangria, Cocktails and Myriad of Imported Beverages with plenty of veg and non-veg that will accompany the beverages!
A cricket match with chilled beers and grubs is what you need this cricketing season!
Venue: Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
Package prices:
ALL OUT:In-room dining – INR 1700 Inclusive of Taxes| Lush/R-bar – INR 1200 Inclusive of Taxes| Stacks of beer, snacks and unlimited popcorn and soft beverage
SIXER: In-room dining – INR 2100 Inclusive of Taxes | Lush/R-bar – INR 1600 Inclusive of Taxes | Countless IMFL Beverages, Two veg and non-veg snacks and unlimited popcorn and soft beverage
FREE HIT: In-room dining – INR 2500 Inclusive of Taxes | Lush/R-bar – INR 2000 Inclusive of Taxes | Countless pours of Red and White Wines, Infinite pours of Sangria, Countless flavoured cocktails, Two veg and non-veg snacks and unlimited popcorn and soft beverage
HATTRICK: In-room dining – INR 3300 Inclusive of Taxes | Lush/R-bar – INR 2800 Inclusive of Taxes| Myriad of imported beverages, unlimited 3 veg and non-veg snacks and unlimited popcorn
Titled “Locked in Love” – by the péro label from Aneeth Arora is inspired by the Kawai Japanese street style culture of Harajuku fashion. Aneeth brought in fun touches with laces, ribbons and bows to allow the child in the wearer to spring forth.
Design Aesthetics
The collection is enhanced with traditional embroideries like Bullion and French knots, painted and printed flowers. Extensive surface ornamentation in form of Laser cuts, hand-folded petals of fabrics ,handmade wreaths and trellis along with 3D embroidery.
Fabric Story
Mashru, gabardine and taffeta sourced from South India, and sheer, lightweight, stripes woven in Banaras, these were splashed with printed and woven motifs. Aneeth brought in her basic cottons, gingham checks, linen stripes, and gauze-like solids with contrast selvedge that were exclusively woven by over 500 craftspersons in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal as well as other parts of the country.
Highlight
Collaboration with the brand ‘Grounds’ shoes of Japan,flower sequins, ribbons, laces and bows gave the shoes the perfect look to complete the Harajuku inspiration of the collection.
Manish Malhotra’s “Ruhaaniyat” is a scintillating celebration of culture, craft, colours, artisanal skills and design that will complete the bridal trousseaux for discerning couples.
The designer collaborated with Mijwan Foundation this collection of layered ensembles in pure cotton and silk, along with Mashru, velvets and muslins- a tribute to all the artisans and craftsmen of India, celebrates 10 years of the designer’s association with Mijwan Foundation. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to Mijwan foundation Support & empower the women artisans at Mijwan by donating using the link. ~
Inspired from Punjab, Awadh and Kutch, embellished the archival fabrics that were further highlighted with borders that glittered in zari woven with gold and silver.
Kartik Aaryan featured as a muse for the couture film.
Recreating Glory of the Past
The construction moved from the traditional kurtas, khada dupattas, ghararas, and izar salwars for women and then to the grand Jama angarkhas and heavy shawls for men. A variety of kurtas in a pastel line gave the festive touch to the men’s wear, while long and short kurtas at times lean in shape; offered a choice for women. Zardosi vintage accents lent an old-world charm. The classic textiles were hand-basted, and hand quilted with a muted colour spread of teal, pistachio green, dusky pink, grey, maroon, black and white.
Adding Opulence to the “Ruhaaniyat” collection
Manish adorned the heads of the models with passas, maangtikkas, and maathapattis. Encircling the necks were stylish chokers, haars, two and three-tiered necklaces, as well as studs and Sahara earrings. Ornaments for the hand were as dazzling with haathphools kadas, rings and stackable bangles twinkling on the wrists.
Quotes
Jaspreet Chandok, Head Lifestyle Businesses IMG Reliance
“It’s always a pleasure to have Manish at Lakmé Fashion Week. We wanted the opening show to be really special this time and towards a cause that is important to all of us, towards the artisans that are the backbone of our industry. It is our privilege to have partnered for Mijwan fundraiser, which is so close to Manish. We look forward to seeing the master courtier spin his magic on the virtual runway.”
Shabana Azmi
“We are really proud of Mijwan’s journey and what we’ve been able to achieve so far. I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the community, particularly Manish, to take these craftsmen’s work to the world and provide them with a regular source of employment and income throughout. Mijwan is growing each day and, along with it, its craft and people, and I’m glad that Lakmé Fashion Week has come on board to support the Mijwan Welfare Society by fundraising efforts.”
Manish Malhotra
“Ruhaaniyat is my tribute to all the artisans and craftsmen of our country who have left the fingerprints of their art onto our heritage culture. It’s about the eternal soul of the craft from two culturally rich regions (vibrance of Punjab and nazakat of Awadh) and how it continues to live on even today.”
“The new format of the digital fashion week which required me from creating, conceptualizing to directing a film has been enormously demanding. Working with models and making them characters, collaborating with musicians from all over the country, and managing several other things simultaneously, this has been a rather rare experience that I’ve truly loved because somewhere it satisfies two loves of my life – fashion and film.”
“My association with Lakmé Fashion Week continues to grow stronger. We continue in our journey to explore many layers of art and craft through our showcase, and there could be no better platform than to showcase our Ruhaaniyat collection with LFW.”“Mijwan strikes the deepest chord of my emotional bond with craftspeople. We just completed our ten years with Mijwan, and it gives me so much happiness to see the village growing bit by bit. Today, the craft of Mijwan is an integral part of our label, and we are happy that with our support, the village is growing, and we will continue to take bigger strides to empower not Mijwan but our all other craft clusters.
Karan Razdan who is Producer, Writer and Director with his partners Mukesh Gaba & Natrajan Subramaniam started their debut Film with song recording. Daler Mehndi dubbed the song composed by Music Director Ravi Shankar. The song was recorded at Daler Mehndi Farm House in New Delhi. The film will be made under the banner of Karan Razdan Kreatives. The film is a romantic love triangle with a patriotic base. The Mahurat of the film will be in December first week in Uttrakhand.
Filmmaker Dushyant Pratap Singh has been a singer, composer, actor and since the last one year, he has directed two films. His film A Hundred Bucks was released before the lockdown and now he is all set to release another film, Shatranj by the end of this year. The film is produced by Anand Prakash, Mrinalini Singh and Fahim Rustam Qureshi of Anand Motion Pictures, Origin Film Lab and Dushyant Corporation. Dushyant enjoys making films that have challenging roles and is backed by strong content. He said, “It is important that Bollywood gets its share of concept-driven films along with entertainment. Lately, the online platforms are also seeing suspense thrillers and edge-of-the-seat entertainment for masses. I felt that Shatranj will be a complete package for the masses. It has Hiten Tejwani, Shawar Ali, Kavita Tripathi, Ashutosh Kaushik, Zaid Shaikh, Pankaj Berry and Ekta Jain playing important roles.” M Salim has written the screenplay and dialogue for the film. The film will be shot in Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Dubai.
The director has worked on many TV shows and reality shows, and also acted in a TV show. After so many years of experience, he decided to don the hat of a filmmaker. He said, “There is a ray of hope. This year was a big lesson about how other mediums of entertainment made series and films that were equally entertaining. Shatranj is a step in a new direction and has given me the courage to make a film that has global appeal. We have to be in the system to change it. In recent years all Indian film genres have done well, and our films are increasingly respected at international film festivals.“
Dental hygiene brand DENTTABS announced its arrival in the Indian market, thereby paving way for the much needed sustainable brushing practices in India. Founded in Berlin, Germany, DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets are THE Sustainable alternative to the conventional toothpaste as the brand offers its products in the form of toothpaste tablets composed of 100% natural ingredients, Vegan, free from plastic, artificial stabilizers or any other form of preservatives
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Unlike the regular toothpaste, DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets do not require any deleterious stabilizers and additives due to its solid tablet form that has no water in its composition. The distinctive fluoride properties of DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets also help to prevent decay and revitalize the aching tooth necks. Owing to such natural, ecological and resource-frugal practices, the brand also takes pride in its BDIH-COSMOS certification. DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets are not merely an organic way to maintain oral hygiene, but also functions as a tool to protect the environment as its packaging material is based on cornstarch laminated with paper, designed for industrial compost. So, using DENTTABS does not only protect your teeth but also protects your planet!
With just three simple steps, Bite-Chew, Brush-Polish and Rinse-Done, DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets leave your teeth with a natural glow, smoothness and a refreshing feeling to start your day happy, healthy and enjoy the long lasting freshness through the day!
The brand also offers Bamboo toothbrushes whose soft and supple Nylon 6 bristles make it possible to tenderly clean the inter-tooth spaces whilst polishing the enamel. The brand sells its products online through its own webshop and also in select sustainable e-com market places, zero waste shops in select cities in India.
Pragya Kapoor, a phenomenal producer, a loving mother of two and an avid conservationist with colossal zeal for sustainability and eco-friendly practices has been appointed as the face of DENTTABS brand in India. Pragya’s personal values strongly resonate with what the brand stands for.
Colorful Illuminations Dazzle Parishes along Four Routes
“Macao Light Festival 2020 – Light Carnival”, which is dazzling the cityscape until 31 October 2020 is organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-organized by Municipal Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Sports Bureau and Economic Bureau with the support of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau Central and Southern District, the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District, as well as the Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands of Macao. Staged for the sixth year, the Festival is lighting up Tap Seac Square for the first time with a spectacular mapping show projected upon four historic façades. Four routes are mapped out across 12 locations in town to create a sparkling carnival.
Parishes radiant with carnival color
The 6th Macao Light Festival is staged from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. from 26 September to 31 October today. The last mapping show begins at 9:50 p.m. daily. Themed as “Light Carnival”, the Festival presents light installations and interactive games at 12 locations along four designated routes themed as “Circus”, “Time Tunnel”, “Candy Kingdom” and “Music Box of Lights” in different parishes. The Festival offers many hotspots for selfies and check-ins on social media. Macao Tourism Mascot MAK MAK appears in lovely costumes across the routes, accompanying residents and visitors on the fun “Light Carnival” journey.
Mapping shows tell enchanting stories at five locations
The Macao Light Festival is staging different mapping shows at five iconic attractions including Tap Seac Square, China Products Company at Largo do Pagode do Bazar and Wong IengKuan Children’s Library in AreiaPreta Urban Park as new venues, as well as Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome and the restaurant Cozinha Pinocchio Taipa at Largo dos Bombeiros in Taipa Village as last year. At Tap Seac Square, the mega mapping show is projected upon the facades of four historic architectures including the buildings of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tap Seac Health Centre, Macao Central Library and the
Archives of Macao. Painting strokes of light upon the magnificent canvas, the show conveys various expressions of color in different styles of artworks.
MGTO is paying a close attention to the latest situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, while making timely and proper arrangements for all the shows and activities in accord with the guidelines issued by Health Bureau.
