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The Plus Size Store Calls Plus Size Individuals To Audition

Plus Size Audition For Lakmé Fashion Week
After three phenomenally successful seasons, aLL – The Plus Size Store is back with its fourth season at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019.
 Plus size model auditions will take place on Wednesday, 31st July in Delhi at Taj Mansingh, to give an opportunity for plus size men and women to be part of the aLL show at the Lakmé Fashion Week.
Continuing its commitment to be an inclusive platform where beauty does not have conform to measurements, aLL along with Lakmé Fashion Week, provides an exceptional opportunity to audition winners to make a mark in the fashion industry. This year, aLL has collaborated with ace designer Rina Dhaka to create the range for their exclusive & premium collection – aLL PRIMERO which will be showcased at the plus size fashion show at the upcoming Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019.
Hetal Kotak, CEO, aLL – . After seeing the amazing response in the last 3 plus size model auditions in Mumbai, we have decided to host the auditions in Delhi for the first time to give this opportunity to new set of plus size individuals. We value our relationship with Lakmé, IMG Reliance and Rina Dhaka as partners and for lending their valuable support in creating the aLL Plus Size Fashion Show.”
Jaspreet Chandok, Vice President and Head of Fashion, IMG Reliance said, “The focus towards inclusivity as a conversation on the Lakme Fashion Week stage continues with this exciting collaboration between Rina Dhaka and aLL- The Plus Size Store. Creating collaborations between retail stores and designers also enhances the business of fashion by reaching out to a larger consumer base and we are very happy to have enabled it.”
While previous modeling experience is welcome, it is not mandatory. All confident plus-sized women and men (waist 34” upwards for women & 40” upwards for men & age 18-40 years) are invited to participate. Women are advised to carry their own stilettos/heels. 

Follow #aLLWalkOfFame for further updates

Venue: Taj Mansingh, Delhi
Date: Wednesday, 31st July 2019
Registration: 11.30 am onwards

Launch of a new single

Midival Punditz out with  Rootha Yaar

Unquestionably, one of the pioneers of the Electronic Music wave that emerged from the Indian Subcontinent, Midival Punditz are a global brand. While playing the world stage, the Delhi-based duo of Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj, is quite comfortably, contemporary India in every way. Their music imbibes a heady dose of Indian folk and classical elements in their signature electronic music mould.
Post a well-deserved break of a few years, Punditz will be releasing a trio of singles in the latter half of 2019. The first of three Punditz style collaborative singles will be released on July 26th, 2019. Titled Rootha Yaar, the first single, is based on the writings of Baba Bulle Shah and features Kolkatta-based Indian classical prodigy, Sukanya Chattopadhyay.
This song was originally written as part of the music, done for the popular web series on Amazon Prime called Made In Heaven, by Gaurav Raina and Tarana Marwah (Komorebi).
Earlier this year, the Gully Boy soundtrack made waves across the country and Punditz’s contribution to the much-talked about film’s soundtrack – Train Song, needless to say, stood out.
Punditz for a long time have been the most in-demand producers and remixers in India, with several popular remixes, soundtracks and score credits in some of the biggest Bollywood films such as Don, Chake De! India, Fashion, Luck By Chance, Dum Maro Dum, Kartik Calling Kartik, Let’s Enjoy and Dhoom, amongst others. They have also licensed music to some of the hottest Hollywood films like Closer, Monsoon Wedding, and hit TV shows such as Prison Break and Six Feet Under.

Musical Nights

Laxmikant Pyarelal’s Extravagant Musical Nights With GoCeleb
“Haven’t witnessed anything as big as this,” says the veteran music composer Pyarelalji while talking about his recent shows in Gujarat. Hosted under the banner of GoCeleb, these shows witnessed a full house and an exhilarating experience for true music lovers.
GoCeleb Club, India’s first multicity, movable membership-based club, that is set to be a game changer of the Indian Entertainment Industry. And its recent hit has been 4 City Gujarat Tour with the stalwart of the music industry Laxmikant Pyarelal where the veteran music maestro himself performed on stage and had the audience on its feet. This was once in a lifetime kind of opportunity for people of Gujarat to witness the legend performing. Also, the world-famous Sand Artist Nitish Bharti traveled with the troupe and told the duo’s musical story through sand art. The events received great support and appreciation from people of Gujarat.
“This is just one of the many shows that are to follow,” says Chirag Shah, founder GoCeleb, who has huge plans for his entertainment firm

‘Bloom’, the collection of bridal couture, occasion wear and festive wear blends European construction with classic Indian styles and embroideries, encrusted with Crystals from Swarovski. The menswear collection comprises fitted tone-on-tone sherwanis, Mughal-inspired kurtas, pre-constructed kamarbandhs and period-inspired stoles

SWAROVSKI PRESENTS TARUN TAHILIANI AT FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2019

 Inspiration

Richness of Kashmir-inspired kashida embroidery

 Highlights

* Use of Kashmir-inspired kashida, a fine zari work used around prints, jammevar and resham thread embroidery to make sure the bride is not weighed down by her outfit. Floral motifs combined with French knots, tulle, jaali burned in the fabric, lace, and ombré beading

* Richly detailed, structured drapes, contoured construction, and  fabrics merge to make the garment feel like second skin, and yet, allow the freedom and comfort to dance the night away

Shade Card

For mehendi and poojas, deep, earthy Indian hues

For pre-wedding functions and cocktails, a rich palette of electric blue, deep violet and plum

For wedding,soft pastels of peach, dusty rose, blush pink, coral, teal, vintage gold and aqua

Show Stopper

‘Non-show-stopper-show-stopper’ who wears a white frill gown which is a stunning ‘work in progress’ with a matching sheer net pulled over her face

 “There was no showstopper this time as mostly it happens that the people are more interested in the muse than the clothes, shares Tarun at a post-show conference. “For me, these models are my showstopper. They walk down the ramp wearing my clothing line and they are the stars of my show,” reiterates the designer.

Jewellery

Intricate gold pieces set with uncut diamonds from Paramani Jewels

‘UNDERCURRENT’, a collection of modern Indian bride and groom wear couture

GAURAV GUPTA AT FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2019

Inspiration

Inspired by the fierce waves of the ocean that that flow fiercely and rhythmically.

 Highlights

* Exaggerated waves engineered in ruffles, cascades, and drapes and the outfits accented by zardozi and chikankari embroideries

* Menswear collection has textured opulent detailing and sculpting techniques

Shade Card

From shades of soft violet, lilac, rosewood pink and lava red

Show Stopper

Diana Penty walks the ramp wearing green-grey, sculpted mermaid gown in light organza. This was accessorised with statement ear cuffs from GG Occasions Fine Jewellery

Diipa Khosla,wears lehenga layered in ombre hues of champagne. Handcrafted with 150 meters of organza and finely embroidered with pearls, paired with a body sculpted off-shoulder blouse. This was accessorized with a special Liberation necklace, designed in the shape of wings interwoven together, stylized to project the movement of a bird gracefully taking flight

Highlight of  GG Occasions Fine Jewellery construction is that every feather is scooped from the backside to keep the necklace light on the wearer

FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2019

‘Bonjour Amer’, collection of lehengas juxtaposed into red-carpet-worthy gowns, asymmetrical layers cascading into long, sweeping trails

FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK AT FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2019

Inspiration

Their inspiration comes from their travel to Jaipur. The motifs have been inspired by the forts and palaces of Jaipur

Highlights

* Lot of Indian elements to their ensembles, their outfits have a whiff of French glamour too.

* The silhouettes are a mix of  modern eccentricity and yesteryear elegance, evoking a rich repertoire between the two

Shade Card

Spanish vanilla, lavender fog, smoke green, pewter, ballet pink, prism silver, scallop shell, Tuscan gold and midnight blue

Show Stopper

Sara Ali Khan walks the ramp in a beautiful embellished lehenga

'The Savannah Saga', this collection of floor length Anarkalis, lehengas and saris bespeaks of serenity, modernity

REYNU TAANDON AT FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2019

Inspiration

Inspired by the multi-faceted skies & its varying hues, the collection is true to its inspiration as it brings out surreal powder pastels in garments

 Highlights

* The fusion of traditional embroideries with modern satin bodices

* Mirror work & graceful gold laser cuts enhance the embellishments & embroideries in perfect sync

Shade Card

Soft color palette like powder lilacs, old rose, mint greens bring out the playful innocence in the collection.

Show Stopper

 Rakul Preet Singh walks the ramp for designer

 Jewellery by Archana Aggarwal

A CHARITY GALA AT TAJ PALACE, NEW DELHI

Taj Palace is all set to host the second edition of 115 Years Charity Gala on Friday, August 9, 2019 in support of the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust. The event will commemorate the momentous anniversary of India’s first luxury hospitality address, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL).

Built in 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai was a result of Jamsetji N. Tata’s dream to usher in a new era in Indian hospitality and ensure that Bombay has an icon which could place it amongst the greatest cities of the world. Following up to the glittering first edition of the Charity Ball that took place at the iconic hotel last year on its 115th anniversary, the second edition of the Charity Gala at Taj Palace, New Delhi will carry forward the spirit of philanthropy – the cornerstone of the revered 150 year TATA legacy.

 Highlights of the Event

It will be, an extraordinary evening with a noble cause. A live art auction by leading visual arts gallery, DAG (formerly known as the Delhi Art Gallery) , a commemorative six-course sit-down dinner experience curated by Executive Chef Rajesh Wadhwa featuring contemporary Indian cuisine and a high-octane performance by the acclaimed Shillong Chamber Choir will make this an evening to remember.

 “Art from the Heart”, a no-reserve, no buyers’ premium live auction of a selection of noteworthy art pieces will be the highlight of the soirée, the proceeds of which will be donated to the Trust. The 25 works by masters of modern Indian art presented at this auction will provide an unparalleled range and choice to connoisseurs and collectors.

 The works include M.F. Husain, Amrita Sher-Gil, S.H. Raza, Jamini Roy, F.N. Souza, K.H. Ara, Sunil Das, G.R. Santosh, J. Sultan Ali, Natvar Bhavsar, Sakti Burman, Avinash Chandra, Krishna Reddy, P.T. Reddy, Anupam Sud, Bimal Dasgupta, Shanti Dave, Rabin Mondal, Laxman Pai, Madhvi Parekh, Sohan Qadri, Gogi Saroj Pal, Ved Nayar, Shobha Broota and P. Khemraj. Given that this is an exceptional opportunity, the auction will accept bids from the general public—ahead of the auction, as registered written bids and during the auction, by those registered, on dedicated phone lines—in addition to the invited audience on August 9, 2019 at the Charity Gala.

 The anniversary celebrations will continue over the next few weeks at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Celebratory donor tables at the hotel’s four award-winning restaurants – Orient Express, Spicy Duck, Masala Art and Capital Kitchen are available for sponsorships until October 31, 2019.

 Art Preview

Dates: August 2 to 8, 2019

Timings: 1000 hrs to 1900 hrs

Venue: Lobby, Taj Palace, 2, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110021

115 Years Charity Gala in support of the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust

Date: Friday, August 9, 2019

Time: 1900 hrs onwards

Venue: Durbar Hall, Taj Palace, 2, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110021

A Treasury of Tales

A bright, bold and versatile collection in diamond and gold, embellished with precious stones from the House of Tata.  Colors create strong visual effects and the designs blend a touch of fine with stylish and contemporary appeal

 Design Aesthetics

 Looking West, the course of the radiant sun and moon is imprinted using yellow sapphires and diamonds in pieces inspired by the Norwegian fairy-tale – East of the Sun and West of the Moon.  The occult plumage of the firebird that glows brightly emitting red, yellow and orange gleams; and the three galloping horses that depict the transition from day to night from Russian Folktales inspire a range of rings and earrings crafted using diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Twelve Dancing Princesses of the German folklore are portrayed in boat-shaped diamond earrings and jhumkas settled with alternate diamonds and rubies. The intricately designed huggies earrings depict the elegant beauty of the swans of the German fairytale – Wild Swans. In the folklore of Native American tribes’ turtles are considered lucky, often associated with healing, wisdom and spiritual knowledge. Zoya’s Treasury of Tales gives form to this ancient belief with brilliantly cut diamonds and rubies with shapes inspired by these gentle creatures. Every aspect of this collection reflects Zoya’s fine tradition of design, craftsmanship, and quality without compromise.

Turning East, the Japanese stories – Matsuyama Mirror and The Firefly Princess sparkle with themes of love and contentment. The gleaming earrings in diamonds are reminiscent of flickering fireflies and the cyclic journey of life while the imagery of mirror reflections has been captured in rings crafted in the finest rubies. The popular Chinese mooncake made during the mid-autumn festival is seen in a motif used to design a ring while a rose inspired cut-out in a gold-topped ring renders the Chinese folktale – The Blue Rose. Inspired by the great adventures of the Arabian Sailor, Sinbad on the ocean, leaning diamond lines curve into waves symbolizing the powerful water of the sea. The truly heroic tale of Scheherazade has been used in designing earrings with a beautifully placed emerald at its heart.