Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio at The Dhan Mill Compound is hosting a Taash Party Preview on the 6th & 7th of September. Welcome a Diwali of good luck and glamour as we present stellar collections by Priyanka Singh, Amaare, Ra Abta, Coral Haze and much more at the taash party-themed pop-up. Join the revelries with your shopping sqaud and shop away your wishlist & essentials!

What: Taash Party Preview

 INSPIRATION

Inspired by her travels to the Aru Valley in Kashmir earlier this year, this collection is a nostalgic take on vintage folklore, and how young girls build a world of fantasy growing up. The collection employs a mix of feminine silks and voluminous wool in the brand’s signature out-of-body proportions and flowing overlaps.

Eka is reflective of designer Rina Singh’s personal ethos of simple living, connected to her upbringing in a family of agriculturalists. With indigenous crafts as part of its design philosophy, the brand sustains a unique aesthetic that bridges global and Indian sensibilities through versatile and timeless garments.

COURTESY- Eka by Rina Singh 

CLARKS CHOSE

FREIDA PINTO & ALEXANDER SKARSGARD 

AUTUMN WINTER 2019 CAMPAIGN

Clarks, will be reinforcing a belief in the importance of comfort in every situation with this season’s campaign.
On the theme of the campaign, FREIDA PINTO said, “Clarks and I share a common understanding of the need for comfort, because that is something in the world of fashion that is really not preached. At the beginning of my career I was told I had to sacrifice comfort for the sake of style and being a fashion icon, which I think is not true at all – so I think Clarks and I have a common idea of what comfort really means and I find the collaboration very organic.”
ALEXANDER SKARSGARD said “The Gallagher brothers of Oasis wore them, so naturally I had to get a pair. I remember thinking they looked too clean when I got them, so I asked my dad to run over them with his car. He went back and forth a bunch of times, so they’d look aged and worn.”

Western India Film Producers’ Association (WIFPA) presented the prestigious “Best Curator” Award to Captain Rahul Sudesh Bali in a special ceremony held in Mumbai for his outstanding contribution towards curating Indian Film Festivals across the globe and spreading the fragrance of Indian Cinema world over.

The award was given by Sangram Shirke – President WIFPA, Dharmendra Mehra – Hony. General Secretary Film Makers Combine and Executive Member Film Federation of India and Dilip Dalvi – General Secretary, WIFPA.

WIFPA is one of the most reputed and largest Film Associations of India comprising of more than 10000 members and has been relentlessly working for the overall development of the entire entertainment industry for over 5 decades. WIFPA has some of the biggest legends of India like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rahul Mittra, Sunil Darshan, N. Chandra, Navneet Adhikari, Arun Nalwade & Pakhi Hegade as its esteemed members who are making good and meaningful cinema.

Captain Rahul Sudesh Bali, who has become a well-known name in the Indian Film Festivals circuit abroad, has been doing tremendous work in taking Indian Cinema all across. He believes Cultural Cooperation always leads to Commercial Cooperation and Indian Film Festivals are the best means to achieve cultural cooperation between India and the world.

Captain Bali has successfully curated Indian Film Festivals in Russia, Vietnam, Poland, Hungary & Kenya where icons and superstars like Manisha Koirala, Tabu, Arjun Rampal, Gulshan Grover, Imtiaz Ali, Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, S S Rajamouli, Rahul Mittra, Umesh Shukla, Rajesh Mapuskar and Dr. Raju Chadha have walked the Red Carpet.

His organization, Indian Film Festival Worldwide (IFFW) is devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, highlighting Indian filmmakers and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora worldwide.

On receiving the prestigious award, Captain Bali thanked WIFPA for acknowledging his efforts of spreading the fragrance of India, across the globe, through the medium of films. “I am both ecstatic and proud to receive this award. The journey has been beautiful and blissful right from the moment the idea of IFFW was born but a lot of work still needs to be done. We plan to take the festival to countries which have never witnessed the exquisiteness, culture, and cinema of India.’ said Captain Bali.

One of the most Prolific Filmmakers of India like Rahul Mittra said, “Captain Bali is doing absolutely fabulous work for the benefit of Indian Cinema. It has been a pleasure being a Festival Guest at some of the brilliant festivals curated by him.”   National Award Winning Film Makers Girish Malik, Mikhail Musale, Umesh Shukla along with noted filmmaker Sai Kabir also congratulated Captain Rahul Bali for his tremendous efforts to promote Indian Cinema across the world.

An evening of craft and storytelling by The Balvenie 

Indigenous single malt Scotch whisky, inspiring storytelling and immersive conversations – The Balvenie along with The St. Regis Mumbai, hosted an evening at Luna dedicated to the celebration of oak, spirit and stories curated by Global Brand Ambassador Gemma Paterson who made her maiden visit to the country this week and was a true reflection of the one of a kind whisky.

Gemma brought with her stories of the rich heritage, expertise and passion of The Balvenie. The evening brought to life the five rare crafts associated with the making of The Balvenie through interesting stories that resonated with the centuries-old craftsmanship at the heart of single malt scotch whisky, celebrated as the most handcrafted of single malts with its own home-grown barley, malting floor, coppersmith, coopers, and, of course, the malt master, David Stewart.

The soiree was a close-knit affair attended by whisky enthusiasts, where Gemma narrated stories of The Balvenie expressions in collaboration with the tunes of the flute, painting a picture with words of events that occurred during the making of one of the world’s finest single malt whiskies. Guests were captivated by the tales and Gemma’s narration of the stories. They also had the opportunity to try the core range of The Balvenie expressions through a guided tasting led by her of the Balvenie Doublewood 12 YO, The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 YO and The Balvenie Doublewood 17 YO.

Elie Houbeich, Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage, The St. Regis Mumbai said, “What a night at Luna!We believe curated experiences that encourage interactions with brand partners like The Balvenie ensure a more meaningful experience for our guests. We’re delighted to partner with The Balvenie and host Gemma Paterson’s first visit to India.”

Speaking about her experience, Gemma Paterson, Global Brand Ambassador, TheBalvenie said, “I’m thrilled to be visiting India for the first time. Indians have always loved their whiskies and I’m happy to have been able to bring The Balvenie’s story to the country. India is a culturally rich and diverse country; it was great getting a taste of the culture here. This visit allowed me to interact with an audience that shares a common love for the craft and The Balvenie’s various expressions. It was great to first-hand, be able to share stories from one of the few family-owned Speyside distilleries, and one of Scotland’s last truly handcrafted malt whiskies. I hope the guests cherished the occasion as much as I did. I look forward to coming back soon.”

Payal Nijhawan, Head of Marketing – William Grant and Sons said, “We are delighted to bring to life stories of The Balvenie from Scotland to India with our Global Brand Ambassador, Gemma Paterson. Evenings like these are the perfect starting point for connoisseurs who are keen to go on a journey of flavor exploration. The curation of the tunes of an Indian instrument and Gemma’s stories are the crafted collaborations for our discerning audience.”

My India. My Pride

A Fashion Show

For

Inclusion

 Tamana NGO, in association with the FDCI, to hold its annual fashion show on Sunday, September 08^th 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, in the capital.
Tamana, a non-profit organisation, which is working for the holistic rehabilitation of the differently-abled, along with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), will host its annual fashion show on September 8th titled “My India. My Pride”. The show carries forward the message of Full and Effective Participation and Inclusion of the differently-abled in society and respect for ‘Differences’.
The show is being held and co-hosted by the Hyatt Regency Delhi, which is Tamana’s CSR partner. Ms. Shakuntala D. Gamlin (IAS),Secretary Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The theme of this year’s show is ‘My India, My Pride’ drawing inspiration from India’s singular status as a modern, leading economy that is also one of the world’s oldest civilizations with traditions that go back 5,000 years. The show seeks to tap into this pride and reflect it through magical ensembles, ambience and music.
At the show, the differently-abled will walk hand in hand with renowned designers, models, students, Principals of premier mainstream schools of the of India showcasing the best of ensembles, exhibiting their untapped potential and proving that they are no different
For over a decade, Tamana NGO led by its founder President, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Shayama Chona has been advocating the cause of the disabled and spreading awareness about the ‘Inclusion and Integration’ of the differently-abled through its annual fashion show.
What makes this year’s event extra special is that this year the students of Tamana Reverse Integration program will walk the hand with their special buddies.The Tamana Reverse Integration program, integrates the typically developing children from the economically disadvantaged sections with the differently abled students. Thereby enriching the lives of the disadvantaged children with good quality education and providing peer learning opportunities to the differerntly abled. These students would be walking in the ensembles designed and manufactured by the differently-abled at the sublimation unit under the guidance of Mr. Avnish Mehrotra at Tamana’s Skill Development Centre.
The endeavour has received appreciation and recognition from the Hon’ble Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister of Agriculture &Farmers Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar.
The evening starts with a live performance by Diwakar Sharma from the Sa Re GaMa Little Champs fame followed by a welcome address by Dr. Shayama Chona, President Tamana and Mr. Sunil Sethi,Chairman FDCI. Ms. Gamlin would also share a few words post which Tamana Chona (Brand Ambassador, Tamana) will receive an award on behalf of Tamana NGO. This will be followed by the fashion show.
In the first sequence the Tamana students will walk the ramp with Principals and students of mainstream schools in the creations of designer: Avnish Mehrotra, Asha Gautam, Namita Bansal, Heena Kochhar, Poonam Bajaj and Rachna Imam. The participating schools are: Lotus Valley International School Gurugram.   DPS Aligarh,  Lotus Valley International School Noida, Lotus Valley International School Noida Extension, Scottish International School Gurugram, DPS Gurgaon, DPS International Gurgaon, Mussoorie International School, DPS Indirapuram and Amity International School, Saket.
This will be followed by the fashion sequence by the participating FDCI designers: Amit Aggarwal, Anju Modi, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Payal Jain, Reynu Taandon and Samant Chauhan. The show will close with Tamana Chona’s vote of thanks.
Dr. Shayama Chona, Founder and President, Tamana, said, “I strongly feel that the differently abled are here with a purpose and I second their proclamation which says, “We are proud to be different because being different is what will help to change the world to become a better place to live in. Our pride is in Unity in Diversity, each one of us is an inclusive member of the society where no one is left behind.”
Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI said, “Jillian Mercado was the first disabled model with muscular dystrophy, who won a contract with a leading model agency, this paved the way for including people with disabilities into the mainstream, internationally. In India, we are doing our bit to create space for those, who have been marginalised, and Tamana has been the frontrunner in this movement, which is why this show is a special one. Our efforts remain to broaden the horizons of the fashion world and redefine with word ‘pretty’.”

~ GRADO is All Set To Usher In A Next Wave of Fashion Trends With Its Brand Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan & Host Of Kaun Banega Crorepati This Season~

 As industry pioneers and a fashionable name to reckon with,  ‘GRADO’ from the House of GBTL and OCM has added another feather in its cap by associating with Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) in its 11^th season. Having set new benchmarks in the world of textiles, ‘GRADO from The House of GBTL and OCM’, is well-known in the  premium and luxury fabrics segment with its specialty – amalgamating modern technology with the tradition of manufacturing exquisite range of fabrics – has now associated with Kaun Banega Crorepati, one of India’s most watched, quiz-reality shows amongst others. KBC has ruled the Indian households for nearly two decades and is now back with its 11th season on-air since 19th August 2019 on Sony Entertainment from Monday – Friday at 9pm with GRADO as one of the Associate Sponsors and the Official Wardrobe Partner. Through this partnership, the position of GRADO at the top tier of the textile industry is further solidified.

The past year has been a series of milestones for the brand – being the 1^st ever brand in the Textile Industry to sponsor the Asia Cup, sponsors for mega-fashion event Lakme Fashion week, being the Cotton Blazer Sponsor of the Sun Risers Hyderabad during IPL 2019 and hosting the stellar GRADO Super Shahenshah Meet, where Amitabh Bachchan endorsed the brand in a grand live show.

Given the meteoritic rise in the textile industry and scaling new heights, GRADO’s association with the ‘Shahenshah of Bollywood’ is not a new development. The legendary actor is the brand ambassador for the Power Brand ‘GRADO’. To draw a parallel, GRADO has been synonymous in the trade as the ‘Shahenshah of fabric’ as well.

A celebrated name in the textile industry, brand GRADO is all set to usher in a next fashion wave in the industry by associating as Wardrobe Partner with the show hosted by Mr. Bachchan.

Commenting on the association, Rajendra Agarwal, Mentor, GRADO , said, “It is a moment of great honour for the entire GRADO team to be a part of such an iconic show, Kaun Banega Crorepati for its 11^th season as the official Wardrobe Partner. The partnership is in sync with the tremendous growth that GRADO has chartered. With this association we hope to further strengthen its power brand status. Furthermore, it’s a great pleasure to celebrate the association with Grado’s Brand Ambassador as the host of KBC – Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.”

With a rich repository of fabrics and apparels to choose from, namely, Wool, Wool blends, PV, PV blends and Cottons, ‘GRADO’ from The House of GBTL and OCM offers maximum product segments across a varied range of price points thus addressing every consumers need under the brand name ‘GRADO’.

Curating all outfits for this association, GRADO will be launching an exclusive collection which will be available in all the leading stores across the country.

Being the Wardrobe Partner of KBC, the product story of GRADO stems from several inspirational sources that house both the classics and the new-age. In terms of design, there are windowpane checks, chalkstripes, micro and macro structures. In terms of colours, there’s an array from blues/blacks/browns/greys to brighter pops of orange/maroon/purple/lime – all available in different hues from pastels to brighter tones.

India, 4th September 2019: This fall, ELLE will debut its latest collection of watches, blending classic jewellery-inspired sophisticated design with an undefinable touch of French joie de vivre. Made for modern women that desire to be fashionably classic, the ELLE range of watches bridges the gap between contemporary and timeless.
ELLE has long been recognised worldwide as a leader in fashion, beauty lifestyle and women’s empowerment. Since 1945, ELLE’s unwavering mission is to navigate women through life and to make a better world. ELLE’s new range of watches is an inspiring and stylish range of products that are accessible to all.
Through its decades of in-depth expertise in women’s magazines and lifestyle, ELLE has created a range of watches that reflect what women want: they blend effortless elegance, playful refinement and bold combinations — adding a ‘French touch’ to every silhouette and conveying the effortless charm of a Parisian lifestyle.
This collection ranges from INR 5,495 – INR 9,995/-
The collection features:
Odéon
The fall collection is divided into unique ranges named after places in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. The Odéon collection is an exquisite range of watches suitable for everyday life. Odéon watches pay tribute to the ELLE logo with an “E” shape rose-gold watch lug. Offering a clean, modern silhouette thanks to its mother-of-pearl dial, glitz index and rose-gold watchcase, the watches are paired with a rose-gold stainless steel bracelet or rich navy or pink leather strap.

ODÉON ELL21008 INR6,995/- ODÉON ELL21006 INR5,495/- ODÉON ELL21004 INR5,495/-

 
Romance
The Romance collection is inspired by the passionate yet tender atmosphere that can only be found in Paris. This collection is a perfect gift to oneself to celebrate a personal success or as a heartfelt present for the one, you love, thanks to its romantic rose-gold colour. The heart shape motif, mother-of-pearl dial and pavé crystal top ring is paired with a white or grey leather strap, rose-gold bracelet.
 

ALMA ELL21032 INR5,495/- LÉNA ELL21026 INR7,995/- ALMA ELL21033 INR5,495/-

 
Shades of Blue
Another stunning collection is entitled Shades of Blue. Inspired by the intriguing and romantic deep blue colour of Paris’ night sky, this collection highlights the striking contrast of blue and gold, with the bold combination offers an effortless elegance for fall. Details like a blue or white mother-of-pearl dial etched with the “ELLE” monogram add a hint of playfulness and when combined with the leather or stainless steel band, make the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
 

MARAIS ELL23003 INR7,995/-   ODÉON ELL21010 INR6,995/-   ILE DE LA CITÉ ELL21024 INR6,995/-

 
The new products will be available through special retailers and e-commerce channels in Fossil Group’s extensive global network.