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TENCEL™ partners with PAUSE to bring together a sustainable collection

Neha Modi and Neha Tham Founders of PAUSE

‘Ethical and Edgy’

This capsule collection features a range of deconstructed separates – jackets that convert to dresses, dresses which convert to tops, making fashion choices limitless.

Highlights

Perfect balance of utility and multifunctional clothing. Each ensemble has been created with the utmost care and an eye for detail, allowing it to be worn and styled in different ways.
Structure of the garments highlight the features of TENCEL^TMfibers, giving it a smooth, soft finish and fluid texture.
To elevate the sustainability quotient, the embellishments used in the collection are created from recirculated fabric and fabric scraps.

TENCEL^TMbranded fibers are derived from sustainably managed forests and manufactured using an award-winning closed-loop process that produces fibers with a significantly lower carbon footprint and thus helps lower the ecological balance.

Quotes

Arpit Srivastava, Branding and Marketing, South Asia Lenzing Group

“ PAUSE has helped us to reinforce the importance of ethical clothing and innovations driven to increase an interest among consumers towards sustainable fashion. The collection is trendy, while at the same timebrings together the sustainability factor, redefining everyday fashion.”

Neha Modi & Neha Tham– Founders of PAUSE

“At Pause, comfort is our top priority. Therefore it was only natural for us to gravitate towards TENCEL^TMfibers from the get go. Our mission is to create slow fashion but using rapid innovation and technology in our raw materials. Staying true to TENCEL™’s core competency- each garment is light and breathable along with a plethora of performance features and at the same time is high on sustainability. The silhouettes are feminine yet androgynous, structured but at the same time fluid allowing the customer to express themselves and to choose who they want to be.”

BIG BOY TOYZ COLLABORATION WITH DHARMA PRODUCTIONS

Dharma Productions and Big Boy Toyz, Delhi’s pre-owned extravagance cars center, have joined hands for a film on Netflix. The film, Drive, showcased a few of the most excellent keeps of Big Boy Toyz that were utilized in numerous high-speed chases and over-the-top stunts.

Karan Johar has had a track record of making best indent movies and telling stories that resound with individuals from all around the world. As for Netflix and Dharma preparations, their relationship is indeed more grounded. Both Netflix and Johar have been working together from 2018 and come up with numerous motion pictures like Ghost Stories and Lusty etc.

Big Boy Toyz Founder and MD Jatin Ahuja said, “For us, this was a breakthrough since collaborating with Karan who has an natural sense of what individuals need to see on screen made a difference us offer our best exhibitions. I was and I am super energized almost this opportunity and the kind of conceivable outcomes it holds for our establishment within the Bollywoodindustry”.

Written and directed by Tarun Mansukhani and driven by Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez, the film is turn chilling unpleasant thriller that can drive indeed the foremost undemanding Bollywood fan up the divider with its mix of speed, desire for cash and insane interests. It is the kind of film where a assortment of extravagance cars have no issue in setting the actors and performing artists on-screen within the shade. A sizeable level of the film’s chief characters is either famous racers in their enormous toys or are individuals who hold the aspiration to become one.

Experience Macao Festival at Pheonix MarketCity Kurla

Experience Macao Festival in Mumbai | 23rd November 2019’

Amidst the festive season, imagine being transported to Macao whilst you’re in Mumbai – sounds impossible, right? Well, we are here to make that dream come true and make Macao come to you!

Experience the cultural fiesta brought to you by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in your home town. Macao brings to Mumbai the best of its festivities right from the shimmers of the ‘Macao Light Festival’ to the legendary Macau Grand Prix which is now edging into its sixth decade.

Get the feel of Macao in your city with a week-long grandeur of the Macanese culture with a host of an interesting line-up of events and festivities at ‘Experience Macao Festival’ to be held at Phoenix MarketCity, Kurla.

Date – 23rd November 2019

Time – 4 pm onwards

WHITE BEACH & RESTAURANT OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS AT ATLANTIS, THE PALM

WISH UPON A WAVE

Dubai’s newest beachside venue, WHITE Beach & Restaurant will officially open its white shutters on Saturday 23rd November 2019 from 10:00am. Located on the sandy shores of the region’s leading entertainment resort, Atlantis, The Palm, the new hotspot sports Dubai’s most stylish infinity pool offering majestic and uninterrupted views of the glittering city skyline.

The product of Atlantis, The Palm and leading hospitality powerhouse Addmind, WHITE Beach & Restaurant is the sister property of the hugely successful WHITE Dubai at Meydan. The venue will offer a day to night experience, creating an escape from the traditional and expected. Be it the location for a chilled gathering with friends or an evening of high-energy hedonism, WHITE Beach offers laidback lounging, setting a new standard of service and entertainment within Dubai and beyond.

A soulful soundtrack will provide the backdrop to WHITE Beach every day with residency from one of the region’s most innovative electronic DJ’s Bob Howard as well as award-winning open format DJ’s DJAd and DJ Moky, the latter recently coined ‘King of the Decks’ by DJ Magazine. Sunsets will never be the same again with entertainment from international percussionists Walter Scalzone and resident Ibiza percussionist Rocky as well dancers, acrobats and singers.

Offering a dreamy slice of paradise with an in-tune-with-nature ambience, WHITE Beach exudes a rustic simplicity featuring a white-washed wooden deck accommodating cushioned loungers and wooden pergolas. The deck leads out to the immaculate beach as well as a glittering infinity pool– complete with floating beds – which imperceptibly drops off into the ocean beyond. Shaded by palm trees and cream crocheted umbrellas, there is no better place to while away a day in the sun.

WHITE Restaurant is just as inviting, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors folding back to reveal the glorious vistas of the ocean. Inspired by the views and surrounding marine life, guests are greeted by colour-washed walls speckled with shimmering barnacles, with natural light spilling in via the large open terrace. Natural materials such as iron, cement, wood and stone complement a warm colour palette of blues, golds, sandy grey and beige evoking a sense of the ocean at every turn.

MENU

Mediterranean cuisine, anchored by an excellent selection of seafood signatures including seabass ceviche with citrus, sautéed gambas tava and the seafood tower complete with Gillardeau oysters, king crab legs and lobster. Additional signature fare will include the salmon and tuna sashimi pizza, grilled Spanish octopus, squid ink risotto, seafood linguini with lobster and caviar and the organic 100% grass-fed beef tenderloin. Vegetarians and vegans will also enjoy an excellent choice of dishes including the burrata pizzetta and the cauliflower arancini.

To round of the evening the bougatsa with orange custard and crispy filo is an ethereally light version of the traditional Greek custard pie, while the WHITE 18 Karat profiteroles end an experience with a Midas touch.

Cocktail menu includes signatures such as WHITE Peach enhanced with Italian bubbly, Frozé with fresh strawberries and the Pinky Promise made with fresh watermelon and rose. The extensive menu will also feature classic cocktails with a twist as well as a selection of pink and infused gins, coffee mocktails, champagnes and wines.

‘A STORY TAKES FLIGHT’

DUBAI TOURISM ALL SET TO SCRIPT A NEW JOURNEY

Campaign film directed by award-winning director Reed Morano featuring leading Hollywood stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson And Zoe Saldana highlights the unseen side of Dubai
Year 2020 to focus on highlighting Dubai’s unexplored destinations

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) today announced the launch of an exciting new collaboration with Hollywood superstars Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Zoe Saldana. The campaign film titled ‘A Story Takes Flight’, features the actresses embarking on three journeys of exploration through Dubai, filled with inspiration, discovery, and human connections. This new global campaign resolves the mystery of the last edition of Dubai’s popular #BeMyGuest series, when Shah Rukh Khan bumped into Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow on a beach in the last video.

The campaign showcases unique locations spread across the Emirate that include the old souks, the Dubai Creek and the vast expanse of sand dunes. Building on Be My Guest, it continues to introduce the Indian audience to the city’s less well-known attractions and hidden gems, encouraging travellers to discover the unexplored and authentic side of Dubai.

Shot by Emmy and Director’s Guild award-winning director, Reed Morano, who is known for her immersive, natural and cinematic style, the film captures the essence of each actress and the intimate relationships between them, all while capturing the beauty of Dubai. Shot over eight days with a crew from over thirty nationalities, the production of the film evokes the spirit of a city born from multiculturalism, which continues to thrive as a consequence of people from all walks of life calling it home.

Sterling Reserve Music Project exclusively launches Hindi – Punjabi contemporary love song

“Main Sach Bolda,” by Shaan featuring Mustafa

The Sterling Reserve Music Project releases “Main Sach Bolda,” by Shaan featuring debut independent musician, Mustafa, which further builds on the mentor – protégé artist relationship, unique to the platform.

Shaan, who has swept away numerous accolades as the most promising Indian play-back singer and independent musician, mentors Mustafa on his debut song and music video. This romantic song also sees veteran Shaan attempting a Punjabi rap-singing form on the song for the first time ever.

“Main Sach Bolda” is a modern, upbeat and romantic love song. While working on the song, Shaan’s aim was to design a song that would highlight Mustafa’s eclectic potential and contemporary singing style along with his vocal range; the outcome being “Main Sach Bolda.”

The theme of the music video is a bachelor party setting, wherein Mustafa is showcased as Shaan’s brother. It is Mustafa’s bachelor’s party, which is impeded by Mustafa’s fiancée, begetting intense drama between the couple. The overall video highlights making amends in a relationship and making it up to your loved one which is conspicuous from the chorus of the song “Mann Ja Mann Ja, Main Sach Bolda.”

Speaking about the song, Shaan said, “I’m really glad to be a part of the Sterling Reserve Music Project and mentoring Happydemic artist, Mustafa, on ‘Main Sach Bolda.’ This is Mustafa’s debut song and video. He has a very unique contemporary pop voice and I’m glad this song has been able to bring that out. This was also a great opportunity for me to experiment with a contemporary dance genre and rap style in Punjabi, which is a first for me on a song.”

Speaking about the song, Mustafa said, “Working on the song “Main Sach Bolda” has been an amazing experience! The song has a gen-next vibe. It is very peppy and groovy. My hard work and perseverance has made my dream come true. It wouldn’t have been possible without the continuous support and guidance of Shaan and the entire Happydemic team. Special thanks to Universal Music and Sterling Reserve Music Project for this fantastic platform!”

Speaking about the release, Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director and CEO of Universal Music & EMI Music, India & South Asia said, “The Sterling Reserve Music Project is growing from strength to strength, where we’re breaking some fresh independent talent each month. Once every few songs we have the honour of having a mainstream artist mentor and work with their mentee, to create a track to add some much needed gravitas to our music. This time my dear old friend and legend, Shaan, decided to come on board to launch his protégé, Mustafa, and the result is the magical, “Main Sach Bolda.” Shaan has helped curate the track and Mustafa has done his mentor proud by delivering, what I already consider, a hit dance number for the celebratory months. I’m proud of the project and what it means to so many independent musicians in our region. At the Sterling Reserve Music Project we enable our new artists to chase their next.”

Sharing his thoughts, Bikram Basu, Chief Operating Officer, Allied Blenders & Distillers said,

“It brings us immense pleasure to have one of the most respected artists in the industry, Shaan, on board the Sterling Reserve Music Project. The Sterling Reserve Music Project once again explores the mentor – mentee relationship through Shaan and Mustafa. The response we’re getting on the platform is genuinely overwhelming and we’re really proud of all the support we are garnering from musicians across the nation.”

EXPERIENCE LUXURY AND COMFORT

GRADO BY GBTL LAUNCHES ITS LATEST FABRIC RANGE – STREEZA

GRADO by GBTL recently launched an innovative fabric range, ‘STREEZA’. From the plethora of fabrics offered by the brand GRADO in the men’s and women’s wear segments – the ‘STREEZA’ collection is its newest – offering to satisfy the customer’s needs. This ‘stretchable’ fabric showcases the unique combination of comfort, luxury and style – for Freedom of Movement.

Internationally, 80% of formal menswear has moved to stretch for added comfort. In the last 5 years, in India too, 80% of denim and cotton has moved into the stretch category. GRADO conducted a comprehensive consumer research to identify traits in the fabric that the current fashion conscious audiences are on look for.

‘STREEZA’–Features

It is a premium 4 way stretch luxury fabric that epitomizes comfort.

The stretch of the fabric is SPUN x SPUN which is an innovative and differentiated concept compared to the industry norm of using a Stretch filament in the fabric.

It is the best motion supportive fabric & above all it hugs and fits the body well.

MODA BIELLA LAUNCHES ITS LUXURIOUS WINTER COLLECTION IN THE INDIAN MARKET

~ This Season, Herald Luxury Fabrics With MODA BIELLA – The Latest Collection Has Merino Wool And Other Exotic Natural Fibre ~

With the foray of the Italian heritage brand – MODA BIELLA – into the Indian market last month, the brand is set to create a new benchmark in menswear fabrics; with its luxurious and innovative collection.

Highlights

Deep-rooted to its heritage of weaving world-class fabrics, and is committed to forecast contemporary market trends.

A brilliant array of unique fabrics in exotic blends of cashmere, merino, silk and linen which will leave the wearer spell-bound. These fabrics offer style, drape, luster and supreme comfort to the wearer.

‘Creation of Luxury’

MODA BIELLA takes pride in – the outstanding and magnificent ‘noble fibres’ that feature within the MODA BIELLA collections are trans -seasonal.The key to natural fibres success is that they have been created by the nature. They are nature-friendly and eco-sustainable. The breed of animal or plant from which the fibres originate play an important role. Temperature within their given location also has an effect of the fineness of the fleece that produces the soft, luxurious yarns. It could be in the heat of Australia with the Merino sheep, or the cold high plains of Mongolia with the fine Cashmere; each location encourages a fleece to be grown that is fine and protective of the animal. When converted in to yarn, a cloth and a garment, these fine fibres become protective, comfortable and stylish to the wearer too. The volume of fibre available is also a contributory factor in the value of the cloth. The less fibre that there is available to spin, warp, weave and produce, then the higher the value of the finished cloth and suit.

Exclusive Cloth

Collection come from all around the World. Alpaca and Vicuna from South America, Ibex form Africa and Asia, and Qivuik from Canada, a global journey of sourcing the finest fleeces for the finest cloths, for the finest clothes around the World. Linen from Ireland and Central Asia, Silk from India, China and Europe, and Cotton from America, Africa, Egypt and India all add to the Global diversity of fibres within the MODA BIELLA collection. Truly a collection inspired by our planet.

The ‘versatility of luxury’ is also proven on a trip around the World from the warmest climates of India, to the coolest regions of Europe and Scandanavia. Particularly, these noble natural fibres are evolved to perfection for comfort, and protection, by Mother Nature.

They are naturally breathable, wicking away moisture from the skin, have natural thermal management, keeping you warm when it is cold and cool when the going gets hot. Naturally Cool, or as they say in Biella – Natura Fresca.The cloths have wonderful temperature regulation and wicking properties of merino wool that ensures warm moisture is removed from the body, so you are dry and cool in the summer, yet it holds body heat close to the skin in the winter, keeping you warm and comfortable.

Quote from Vikram Mahaldar, MD and CEO, OCM

“MODA BIELLA’s latest winter collection consists of the most luxurious and sophisticated range of fabrics for men that is truly world-class. We have only used the finest fibres from the finest fleeces and the best technology to produce fabrics that are perfect for our discerning customer.”

Quote from Malcolm Campbell (Advisor, MODA BIELLA)

“The most special features of the MODA BIELLA collection are the range of beautiful fibre blends, with so many varied and specialized finishes to satisfy the clients fabric preference for any season, in any part of the World. The MODA BIELLA range is a global and trans-seasonal collection of cloths, perfect for any location and all occasions at any time of the year.”

Versatile Actor Shiva Kumar is back with Upcoming Movie Yeh Saali Aashiqui

Renowned TV and Bollywood actor Shiva Kumar will be seen in the upcoming movie Yeh Saali Aashiqui. He has previously acted in many hit films like Pukar, Chashme Buddoor, Vicky donor, Jannat-2, Hindi Medium. and many more. Also, he was a part of famous serials like Sansani, Red alert, Diya aur baati hum, Savdhan India, Jamai Raja, India’s most wanted, etc.

Yeh Saali Aashiqui is an upcoming thriller movie starring Veteran Actor Amrish Puri’s Grandson, Vardhan Puri, and Debutdant Shivaleeka Oberoi. It will be released on 29 November 2019.

Talking about his role in Yeh Saali Aashiqui and his journey of acting, he shared “Right now I can’t reveal my role in the film as it should be kept secret according to the plot of the movie. My journey in the industry started from the movie Chashme Baddoor in which I performed Bike Stunts and after that, I did various films like Pukar, Pratibha. To date, I have done 43 films, more the 96 ad films, 108 print ads, and 400 plus in serial characters.”

Blossom Kochhar College of Creative Arts and Design (BKCCAD)

Blossom Kochhar College of Creative Arts and Design (BKCCAD) Skilled 200 Students In 2019 & Opened Doors For Employability

It was celebration time at BKCCAD as more than 200 young hair, beauty and make-up professionals proudly collected their certificates from their icon Dr. Blossom Kochhar and joined the list of thousands of successful professionals who have graduated from this premium college.

The chief guest of the graduation ceremony Beryl Bernard, Co-founder and Senior Examiner of International Makeup Association (Awarding body for London School of Make-up) joined Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies in handing over the certificates.

Sharing her journey and vision behind BKCCAD, Dr Kochhar said, “ As you step out into the industry remember to use not just your technical skills but also people skills. Come back every year to attend workshops and upgrade your skills to match the latest trends. “

BKCCAD with a glorious past of 35 years is one of the leading and premium institutions for professional education in hair, beauty and make-up and amongst its alumni are renowned and celebrity artists and salon owners. BKCCAD has affiliations with many international certification bodies like CIDESCO for beauty, Pivot Point and IHB for hair and IMA for makeup.

BKCCAD was recently affiliated with the International Make-up Association (IMA), making it India’s first and only academy to receive IMA recognition where students can now earn the coveted IMA certification in India

The first batch of IMA students successfully graduated from BKCCAD at this graduation ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion Beryl Bernard said “It has been my pleasure to be the Chief Guest for the BKCCAD graduation ceremony. Although many schools and colleges had approached us, what interested me about BKCCAD is that the management understands the profession and can create make-up artists for the industry. At IMA we cover every aspect that takes to be a successful, international, makeup artist.”

Ms. Samantha Kochhar, Creative Director of BKCCAD and Deputy Chief Expert Hair WorldSkills International said, “It has been my endeavour to bring International level education for Beauty and Hair in India. We started with our first International Association with Pivot Point in 1984 and have never looked back since. IMA has 16 schools worldwide including the famous London School of Make-up and now BKCCAD. It is the very best and we are very happy to have brought it to India”