~The Gen Next designers showcased their collections launched at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 in multi-designer stores in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi ~

 After successfully debuting their labels at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019, the Gen Next designers showcased their collections fresh off the runway with the third edition of ‘Gen Next on the Road’ at multi-designer stores in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi.

The three-city tour commenced at FUEL in Mumbai on 29th and 30th August. This was followed by a showcase at ANAHITA in Hyderabad on 5th and 6th September and finally at ENSEMBLE in Delhi on the 17^th September 2019. These stores had dedicated sections by the Gen Next batch of LFW WF 19’ – Amaaré by Sahib Bhatia, Anatomy by Gaurav, Little Things Studio by Ankita Srivastava, Zilzom by Stanzin Palmo, Ura Maku by Manjushree Saikia and Noié Noéi by Akanksha Aggarwal.

Sahib Bhatia’s Amaaré’s collection Rule Breaker is inspired by aboriginal Australian art and different architectural forms and the silhouettes are sleek and structured. Fabric texturing techniques like pleating, tucks and embroideries have been used in the collection. Kadali-Patram by Gaurav’s Anatomy is inspired by the sacred evergreen – banana leaf. His collection reflects banana leaves in a way of innovative tailoring, dynamic curves and unexpected drapes. Little Things Studio’s Not So Perfect is for the diverse women. The collection is made of Cupro, a vegan silk, handloom Mashru, Modal silk and Chanderi. Stanzin Palmo’s Zilzom’s collection Between the Earth and Sky pays homage to flora, fauna and nature of Ladakh. The inspiration for the silhouettes comes from Goncha, the traditional Ladakhi dress. Her collection is made with a blend of Pashmina, silk, rayon and brocade. Ura Maku’s Dawn to Reality explores timeless silhouettes and impression of handmade textiles by honouring efforts made by the artisans. Noié Noéi’s collection comprises young silhouettes with bold shoulders & dreamy hem lines. The garments reflect a moderate femininity with its own unique identity.

The Gen Next programme has continued to give the industry some of the biggest names in fashion like Rahul Mishra, Masaba Gupta, Aneeth Arora and many more. Every season, the Gen Next designer selection is done by the LFW Advisory Board after which each handpicked Gen Next designer goes through a 2-month training programme with the LFW Gen Next designer programme mentor, Sabina Chopra.

Jaspreet Chandok, Vice President and Head of Fashion, IMG Reliance said, “Gen Next on the road is a program developed to help young designers understand the demand for their designs in diverse markets, and get a first-hand experience of understanding the commercial side of the business, thereby prepping them for the future. We thank the multi designer stores for partnering with us in the initiative.” Lakmé Fashion Week launched the third edition of ‘Gen Next on the Road”

Crocs, Inc. is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. Arguably the most divisive brand. Crocshas been making its mark and how

Recently the brand has become a regular cameo amongst the International celebrities as they were spotted amping their array with Crocs.

Ariana Grande

The pop youth icon who is known for her sensational style was recently spotted wearing Crocs with her best friend for her Europe tour. She wore them with white socks for a true comfort appeal and styled them in that signature Ariana way: with an oversized hoodie and no pants. Totally a look to steal!

Pharrel William

The iconic ‘IDGAF’ look has always been the domain of Pharrell who often opts for changing up suits and tuxedos for the latest trends in streetwear and urban style experimentation. This was definitely the case when the 46-year-old music maestro aced the Crocs combo with a blue hoodie and shorts at the premiere Of The Black Godfather in Hollywood overnight. His latest outing with Crocs and socks takes the menswear style game to the next level and sure made an impact.

Serena Williams (2018)

Serena Williams’s many talents include the ability to pull off coalesce trends. She has worn numerous astounding looks on and off the tcourt including her Nike catsuit at the French Open and her sneakers-under-a–Valentino gown look.  The most recent addition to the party was Crocs with leggins and a fanny pack whch was clicked during her practice with a fellow tennis player(Lauren davis). 

Justin Bieber

Lassie heartthrob Justin Bieber was spotted wearing Crocs in Shibuya ,Tokyo post his concert .He walked the streets dressed in disguise. The singer looked easy and cool as he teamed the footwear with a snapback ,tshirt and a pair of shorts to keep the look effortless!

CROCS COLLABORATIONS WITH BRANDS &ARTISTS  -Initially developed as a boat shoe, Crocs were never looked at as a brand that could be seen as a fashion forward footwear but they left no door closed to break out of that image and made an effort to appeal to the cool crowd post their collaborations with fashion aficionados and have a luxurious spin with Christopher Kane ,Balenciaga ,Post Malone to name a few and some image breaking campaigns like COME AS YOU ARE. Barneys New York ; Hip-hop superstar PSY; Music star Luke Combs; Music artist Post Malone; Designer Vera Bradley; Japanese clothing brand BEAMS , KISS®;  Street wear brand Chinatown Market;, KIKS &SupBro for a limited-edition shoe box and 5-pack of Jibbitz™ charms featuring OLD SCHOOL graffiti and KIKS motifs; amongst others.

Link: https://www.crocs.com/collaborations.html

The New School’s Parsons School of Design is proud to announce a new partnership with leading global handwoven rug brand OBEETEE. This innovative partnership is the first of its kind for both Parsons and OBEETEE and has been integrated into Year 1 of the school’s newly launched MFA Textiles program in a formal curricular course called Textiles Industry Partnership. The collaboration affords students the opportunity to work with the OBEETEE team to explore new markets, develop colors and patterns, introduce sustainability techniques to the brand, and create and innovate new design concepts for the global luxury market.

OBEETEE is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of handwoven rugs, and the first company in the market to be recognized with the Social Accountability System Certificate by DNV and the Social Accountability International of New York in 2004. As a foundational partner in the program OBEETEE provides Textiles MFA students with the opportunity to understand the rug industry’s market and supply chain, as well as develop skills and product at the highest, most reputable and traceable levels. The MFA Textiles program will primarily serve as an innovation hub for OBEETEE, as students will research, reimagine and conceptualize what rugs can be in the 21^st century. The students’ research and innovation highlight The New School’s values of social justice and sustainability, while considering the potential integration of technology in handcrafted rugs.

Throughout the sponsored course, which began in Spring 2019 and cumulates during the fall semester,  students focus their research and practice on creating the most innovative and luxurious products within sustainable parameters. The partnership will include an exhibition at OBEETEE’s New York showroom during the September 2019 design market, allowing the students to share their design concepts with editors buyers and decorators in person for real-world feedback and learning.

Additional real-world learning opportunities for students also included a month long weaving immersion with OBEETEE artisans in their Indian workshops, where successful sustainability efforts have included the Women Weavers program along with expanded educational support for workers and their families.

Students conducted interviews and research, developed prototypes, learned about manufacturing processes, supply chain, design methodologies and discovered the underlying philosophy and values of the company. The students then shared their findings and rug experiments with the rest of their classmates back in NYC, and together the class developed a vision for OBEETEE that includes design concepts, materials, and systems innovation under the expert guidance of their faculty in the MFA Textiles studio at Parsons.

“We’re so pleased to be partnering with The New School’s Parsons School of Design on this groundbreaking program,” said Rudra Chatterjee, chairman of OBEETEE. “For both our organizations, our commitment to thoughtfully crafted and sustainable design practices has made each of us the leaders in our markets. This is a true marriage of equals and we’re both excited to be collaborating this way and be sharing our unique expertise and heritage with the next generation of global design leaders.”

“Parsons is proud to collaborate with OBEETEE on this ‘real-world’ project that enabled our students to research, understand, innovate, and propose new design concepts and systems to the world’s leader in hand-woven carpets,” said BurakCakmak, Dean of Fashion at Parsons. “We are grateful to OBEETEE for the opportunity this provided our students to gain professional experience and valuable insights about the rug industry as it is today.”

The MFA Textiles program at Parsons is centered around the intersectionality of craft, technology, and sustainability. Students engage with heritage and contemporary hand crafting of textiles, seeking to dissolve the boundaries between craft and technology in order to create a new paradigm for textiles in the 21st century.

WHITE Dubai will launch its second venue in the city with WHITE Beach

Atlantis, The Palm and leading hospitality powerhouse Addmind have joined forces to bring the second WHITE venue to the city, with the launch of the hottest new beach club destination WHITE Beach. Located on the shores of the iconic entertainment resort, this new hotspot will launch in November 2019.
Boasting majestic and uninterrupted views of Dubai, WHITE Beach will encompass multiple beach areas, a live event space, a restaurant with an open-air terrace as well as a shore-side infinity pool. 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 will offer laidback lounging set to an eclectic soulful soundtrack, setting a new standard of service and entertainment within Dubai and beyond.
By day, WHITE Beach will be a dreamy slice of paradise with an in-tune-with-nature ambience. Exuding rustic simplicity and luxury, guests can take in the Mediterranean design mixed with rural charm as they relax on day beds by the pool or underneath a beach-side pergola. A stylish Mediterranean restaurant will overlook the beach via an open-air terrace, thoughtfully furnished with large, communal tables, offering a simple yet refined menu.
By night, WHITE Beach will host a collective of international and local artists at weekly events and sunset sessions. A resident DJ will also soundtrack the sunset every day with relaxed and vibrant sounds.
Tony Habre, Founder and CEO of Addmind Hospitality comments “We are delighted by the local and international recognition that WHITE has acquired in the past decade. To see this brand now join forces with one of the world’s most important business and leisure destinations, is nothing short of promising for the strategic development of WHITE into a global lifestyle brand.”
Timothy Kelly, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Atlantis Resorts and Residences comments “We are proud to add yet another unique and special venue to our ever-evolving resort. We are excited about our partnership with Addmind and leveraging their success as the leading nightlife operator in the region. This adds another dimension to our expanding entertainment experiences at our resort with Wavehouse, Aquaventure and celebrity chef restaurants. Our objective is to continue to break boundaries in the culinary and entertainment realm globally, as we progress with the launch of The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences in Q3, 2020”.

Armani Exchange collaborates with Kartik Aaryan for its Fall 2019 watch campaign. A rising star in the Bollywood film scene—the Indian actor and model will represent selected styles of Armani Exchange watches through 2020.
The 28 year old made his acting debut in 2011 and by 2015 rose to fame after winning the Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Stardust Awards. He made his entry in the blockbuster club last year with his release Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and this year’s hit Luka Chuppi has made him a nationwide youth icon. Since 2018, he has won awards from Vogue Beauty, Zee Cine, PETA India and Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence to name a few.
The A|X Armani Exchange Fall 2019 watch collection features high-impact designs, enlivened by strong tones of white, black, electric blue and khaki. The campaign images were shot in Mumbai by photographer Tarun Vishwa. The new collection will be available in August on armaniexchange.com as well as in select department stores globally and at Armani Exchange stores all over the world.
 

Weighing in on Diversity

38 girls shortlisted from an overwhelming turnout at the FDCI female model auditions in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi for LMIFW SS’20, with inclusivity becoming the mantra

 The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) recently conducted a three-city female model audition in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi in search of fresh faces for Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2020. The 34^th edition of India’s biggest fashion event will be held from October 9 to 13 at the National Stadium in the capital.

This model hunt saw an overwhelming response with over 400 contenders participating not just from the metros, but also from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Manipur and Punjab. International faces also made an appearance from Brazil as well as Colombia. Size, height and weight took the back burner as these girls brimming with confidence came forward to fulfill their dream of walking the IFW ramp.

The jury, which was made up of luminaries from the fashion world, shortlisted a total of 38 girls from the three cities. In each city, Lotus Make-up crowned two girls Ms Natural Beauty and Ms Iconic Eyes and presented them with hampers. The Kolkata jury was made up of designers Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Komal Sood, Dev R Nil and supermodel Indrani Dasgupta. The panel in Mumbai had actor-and-model Dayana Erappa, actor Soundarya Sharma, Atosa’s Aparna Badlani, celebrity stylist Mohit Rai, and choreographer Lubna Adams. The Delhi jury had designers Anjana Bhargav, Payal Jain, Suneet Varma and choreographer Asha Kochhar.

“We are trying to open channels of communication by making fashion an effective vehicle for spreading inclusivity. It doesn’t matter where you come from, if you have a goal, we will help you actualise it. We are delighted to announce a crackling model line up at LMIFW SS’20 which is not defined by the industry’s restrictive rules,” said FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi.

Rangriti open its 5^th consecutive store in the City of Joy
Festivals are approaching, so does your needs to shop for new clothes. This Navratri &Durga Puja, enjoy the celebrations with new festive collection, full of bright and exceptional pieces, designed to make your day a little more happening and special. The grand festivities of Navratri and Durga Puja give is the perfect time for Rangriti to enter the city!
Sanjeev Agrawal, CEO, Rangriti said “We are excited to announce the opening of 5 Rangriti stores in Kolkata this Pujo. This is the best time of the year in East and we wanted to introduce our festive range to everyone here during this time. Rangriti’s new collection is a mix of traditional and contemporary styles ranging from kurtas, kurta dresses to indie tops and jewellery to complete your look. This collection is created, keeping in mind the joyful and traditional mood of the festivals and we look forward to a great response.”
Rangriti is endorsed by Parineeti Chopra and the Parineeti for Rangriti collection is a must have this season. The brand offers fantastic styles that allow you to mix n match and create a different look for every occasion.
Available At –
Sentrum Mall, Krishna Nagar, Star Mall, Kolkata, DCN Mall, Kolkata, Suncity Mall, Kolkata and Howrah Shivpur and Mbo’s
Online- rangriti.com and Jabong ,Myntra and Ajio