Retropoplifestyle

The Renaissance Muse’, a collection of bridal couture, men’s sherwani jackets,shararas, lehengas, structures jackets, saris etc in raw silks, velvet, organza, crepe, georgette and translucent tulle signify a wonderful connection between conventional and present day India

SHYAMAL AND BHUMIKA AT FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2019

Inspiration

Renaissance period which marks the rebirth of art, architecture, music, couture and theatre from the medieval ages to modernity. The Designer couple travelled to the birthplace of the Renaissance cultural movement to explore inspirations

Highlights

* Shyamal & Bhumika signature cutwork edging and painterly florals, intricate embellishments and surface ornamentations with elaborate beading, silk thread embroidery and floral motifs in gold zardosi thread

* Menswear designed in understated hand woven tussars, matkas and moonga variety of silks

Shade Card

Blend of traditional Indian tones along with unusual vintage tones inspired by the ceiling frescos of the 15-17th centuries. There is a wide range of jewel tones, vintage pastels, Indian reds, wine, blush pinks, watermelon, mood grey, powder blue, navy, muted olive, dusty mint, fennel green, emerald, almond beige and vintage cream

Show Stopper

Kriti Sanon wears muted beige coloured lehenga, inspired by the fresco and architectural details of the Renaissance period teamed with one-shoulder puffed-sleeve blouse

Jewellery showcased

Jewels of Jaipur by Ankit Lodha

Sulakshana Monga at the FDCI India Couture Week 2019

FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2019

SULAKSHANA MONGA

An opulent Varanasi collection of lehengas and evening gowns in elegant handwork

Inspiration

Varanasi and the traditions of India

Highlights

* Contemporary Embroidery techniques and intricate embellishments (Use of nakshi, dabka, sequins, Swarovski crystals, ghungroos, feathers, raffia and lace) on Benarasi weaves. georgette, organza and soft silk

* The vedic chants have been embroidered in the fabrics

Shade Card

Hues picked from the baskets of flower sellers outside the temple, painted palette of Indian deities, faces of sadhus by the Ghats and the colors of festivals

Show Stopper

Malaika Arora wears green embellished lehenga

RIGHT CHOICE FOR A 'BREATHE EASY' STAY

SEE GREEN AT SHANGRI-LA HOTELS IN INDIA

Located in the greenest part of the city Lutyens’ Delhi, Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi is the right choice for a ‘Breathe Easy’ stay, with the natural air-purifying plants. Apart from the Electronic Air Filters that remove airborne particles as small as 2.5 microns, there are a variety of air-purifying plants that have been beautifully placed at various public areas in the hotel.

Snake plants placed in the hotel lobby are known for purifying the air and removes formaldehyde and nitrogen oxide produced by fuel burning appliances. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) improves the air quality by 60% and it is amongst the top house plants of the hotel. Spider plants placed near the Swimming Pool produces oxygen whilst purifying the air by absorbing carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and xylene. Additionally, Spider Plants are non-toxic and edible, making them safe for children enjoying at the kids swimming pool. Other air purifying plants at the hotel like Mother’s Plant, Money Plant and Aloe Vera are quite popular for improving the air quality.

Some other big initiatives taken to drive a socially responsible business at Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi include installation of Water Aerators in the guestrooms’ health faucets to save water, replacement of coal fired tandoors with PNG fired tandoors and conventional lighting fixtures with LEDs to save energy. Special Winnow Machines has been installed in the restaurant to track food waste. An eco-friendly technology called ‘Steam Clean’ uses steam to clean the guest areas instead of chemicals.

Keeping in line with climate changes and depletion of natural resources, Shangri-La hotel, Bengaluru has save power and see green initiatives at the hotel which works to minimise the impact on environment while conserving biodiversity and managing waste, water and energy.

Solar and wind power is used as the energy source to supply power to eighty percent of the hotel to minimize commercial energy consumption. Solar and wind power plants produce clean and renewable energy from a fuel source that requires no locating, excavation, transportation, or combustion. This sustainable energy is produced without waste or emissions, is quiet and clean, and has a positive impact on hotel guest experience.

Water treatment plant supplies treated and recycled water to the cooling tower used for centralised air conditioning and is also used to water the vertical garden outside and inside the hotel premises.

Organic waste of the hotel, such as dry leaves, fruit and vegetable peels, and used coffee grounds are recycled in the organic waste convertor to become compost through an aerobic process. Compost from the waste convertor is rich in nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen, and makes a natural fertilizer for the kitchen and herb garden of Shangri-La hotel, Bengaluru.

Fenesta launches Switch Glass

Maintain privacy indoors with Fenesta

Fenesta launches Switch Glass

New Delhi, July 16, 2019: Fenesta (part of the DCM Shriram Group), India’s No. 1 Windows and Doors brand, has recently launched its Switch Glass range.

Switch Glass is a revolutionary window solution which gives you the flexibility to control the transparency of your glass windows at a click! Fenesta’s Switch glass range blends privacy with functionality. Its Piezoelectric effect lets the glass switch from opaque to clear, ensures freedom from the headache of maintaining curtains, shades or blinds.

When the power is off, liquid crystals are scattered, turning the glass opaque. When you switch on the power, the crystals align themselves, turning the glass clear and open to scenic views with just the click of a remote.

Indian Miniature Artist Suvigya Sharma conferred with Bharat Gaurav Award

BHARAT GAURAV AWARD

World renowned Indian Miniature artist Suvigya Sharma has been honoured with the 7th Bharat Gaurav Award 2019 at UK, House of Commons in British Parliament in London on July 19th, 2019. Suvigya is the first Indian Miniature artist to receive this Award for his contribution towards keeping this art form alive & promoting it worldwide through his Art-shows & auctions. The Bharat Gaurav award is conferred upon individuals and organizations who make a difference to the youth and the communities around them with their remarkable contribution.
Suvigya, a maestro in Miniature Paintings, Redefined Tanjore’s & Portraits, has commissioned artworks for majority of the Industrial & celebrity families in India, starting from our honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the Ambanis, Ms. Rajshri Birla, Binanis, Singhanias, Burmans, Piramals, Mr Sachin Tendulkar, Actress Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukerji, Kangana Ranaut and more for the last 30 years.
“It’s indeed an honor & privilege to receive Bharat Gaurav 2019 in London, British Parliament. All the hard work of 2 decades is coming true to life. Feels blessed to be at this platform & inspire the new age Indian artists who plan to make a career in Art”, says a humbled Suvigya.
He is well known for his art form of 24crt gold Tanjores fused with Miniatures which is a monopoly worldwide. At the same time, he has been restoring Heritages in India & Abroad like the City Palace of Jaipur, Singapore art museum and more. He is also the tycoon of awards like Asia Book Of Records, India Book Of Records, Limca Book of Records, Rajasthan Gaurav Award, Pride of Rajasthan Award, Rajashthan’s Most Powerful 10 and soon will be receiving the President Award by out Honourable President “Shri Ramnath Kovind Sir” at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
The artist has also been relentlessly working towards developing this art as a skill amongst the youth in Jaipur through his wife’s NGO named Angana Society. Suvigya envisages proliferating his artwork internationally through his skill development initiatives, thereby creating a global demand for the rare Indian art form.

Umrao Jaan Ada- The Musical

LIVE MUSICAL OF UMRAO JAAN

The press conference of “Umrao Jaan Ada – The Musical” was held recently.The live musical is going to be staged from 3rd August to 11th August at Jawaharlal Nehru Weightlifting Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, organized by gravity Zero Entertainment.

The members of the team present at the event included prominent Music Directors Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant, Director Rajeev Goswami bagged the credit of managing the longest-running musical theater, “Beyond Bollywood”.Renowned Bollywood Singer Pratibha Singh Baghel who is going to play the iconic Umrao Jaan Ada and TV Actress Kanika Maheshwari will be portraying the character of Khanum Jaan.

The musical show with live performances is an adaptation of Mirza Hadi Ruswa’s classic novel Umrao Jaan Ada which focuses on the life of Umrao Jaan, a courtesan. Bollywood’s famous music composer duo Salim –Sulaiman Merchant will be adding magic theatrical adaptation. The lyrics are penned by Irfan Siddiqui, whereas the story is created by Varun Gautam. Actress Pooja Pant has choreographed the performances for the artists. For the grand musical experience, Gravity Zero Entertainment collaborated with Insider and Paytm for premier ticketing and event experience.

Present at the event, Music Composer, Salim Merchant spoke about the play, ” As Umarao Jaan Ada is a music theatrical, music is the backbone of the play. However the play is an adaptation of a book which was originally named ” Umrao Jaan Ada”, the story of the play has lots of layers and has its own uniqueness.”

Director Rajeev Goswami shared the story of the play and its concept,” It is a story of a small-town girl called Ameeran and her tragic love story. We have tried to portray the world-famous story in live musical form. I hope you all will enjoy it.”

Bollywood Singer, Pratibha Singh Baghel Playing lead as Umrao Jaan in the play said, ” I have really worked hard on my Kathak as I am a Singer by Profession and I had to justify with the role of Classic Umrao Jaan. Also, the play has amazing music which was very difficult for me to sing live on stage but I gave my best.”

EPITOME OF LUXURY

FALL WINTER 2019/ ROZINA COUTURE

HIGHLIGHTS

* Strong influence of indigenous designs

* contemporary silhouettes

* Intricate craftsmanship

Price Points – INR 40,000 onwards

Ridhi Mehra opens first flagship store in Delhi!

STORE LAUNCH

The luxury fashion brand, Ridhi Mehra opened her first flagship store in New Delhi at the Kila at Seven Style Mile, Mehrauli recently. The store opened with the label’s “Basra” collection.

Nestled in the most luxurious space, The Kila At Seven Style Mile, the store showcases an amalgamation of heritage and high street at the same time.

PRE-FALL’19 COLLECTION ‘BASRA’

INSPIRATION

Beauty of the world-renowned Basra pearls.

Exquisite floral and geometric patterns from Islamic art & architecture are re-imagined in delicate detailing with dori work, french knots and a scintillating play of sequins. A textural rhapsody of embroideries & luxe fabrics, with statement bejeweled belts, silk organza drapes & ruffles. Bathed in moonlight, the collection features her signature demi-couture silhouettes of belted anarkalis, jacket sarees & pre-pleated sarees, peplum-lehengas and more, in soothing hues of ivory, champagne beige and crepe pink.

ABOUT RIDHI MEHRA

After graduating from NIFT and the School of Management at the University of Nottingham, Delhi-based designer, Ridhi Mehra started her eponymous label in December 2012.

Ridhi pursues a minimalist yet effective design philosophy, unifying solid colors and floral embroidery. She has pioneered western influences to Indian garments, thus taking Indian wear on a contemporary spin. Her part line of embroidered crop tops is one such example which was a runway success. Debuting with Demure Chic, Ridhi introduced the industry to jumpsuits imbibed with traditional Indian embroidery. Taking inspiration from beauty in her surroundings, Ridhi has showcased collections which have been lauded by the industry and her ever-growing loyal patrons.

Gulshan Grover launches autobiography in Delhi

BOOK LAUNCH

The quintessential bad-man of Bollywood has created a pathway into his life for his fans through his autobiography titled Bad Man, which lets readers into his journey as an actor, his personal and professional life and his struggle to become who he is today. Launching his book in the capital today along with FDCI President Sunil Sethi and B-town friends Suneil Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and Mahima Chaudhary, he expressed his gratitude for the love he has received over the years. Former prime minister L.K. Advani along with daughter Pratibha Advani was also part of the book launch. In this authorized biography, Grover takes us on his life’s journey. From his ups and downs, his films, his failures, his successes, the industry in that era, to balancing Bollywood with other work and his international projects, and the magic to stay relevant, the book covers it all. Published by Penguin India

“It is a very special day for me. We have spent months putting this together, reminiscing moments from the past and penning them down. I can’t ever be thankful enough for the acceptance and love I have received in Bollywood which has helped me be here today. Finally, the autobiography is out today and I can’t wait for people to read it”, says Gulshan Grover.

ONE SMART HOME GADGET FOR EVERYONE-SMART LIGHTS

Launch of “Smart LED Chandelier“ by “The Whiteteak Company”
The collection is ultra modern and contemporary, mainly made of metal frame in gold finish with milky bulb glasses. Each Chandelier has different design.
Features
* Unique feature to change the colours from a wide selection of 16 million colour combinations to give an instant change in the look and mood of the room.
* It also let you to choose any shade between warm white and cool white and supports brightness control from 10% to 100 %. All this is possible on the finger tip by using the Svarochi smartphone app which is free to download and use supported by the company.
Product Details

Glamjam Smart Light:Stunning gets redefined in this cool and sleek light! Modern design is uplifted by the smart bulbs that transform this light by night and day. Change the color and change the form to express your individuality!

Slumber Party:Smart, gorgeous and elegant is what you’ll think each time you see this beauty of light! Smart bulb enabled to bring home smart lighting like never before!

Lean on Chandelier: A striking design for those who appreciate quirky elements in a design. This smart light lets you set the mood and change your space with the ease that smart lighting provides.