Architectural Digest celebrates its first Anniversary in India
Updated on 20th Mar, 2013
The world’s design bible- Architectural Digest (AD), published by Condé Nast celebrated its first anniversary at NPCA lawns in Mumbai on the 15th of March 2013, which also marked the opening party of India Design Forum (IDF).
The celebratory event saw the presence of personalities from the design, interiors, architecture and fashion community, socialites and celebrities including Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Tarun Tahiliani, Sussanne Khan Roshan, Rajshree Pathy, Anouska Hempel, Parmeshwar Godrej, Subodh Gupta, Jitish Kallat, Hemant Sagar, Priti Paul, Feroze Gujral, Ashish Raheja, Rahul & Malini Akerkar, Anil Chopra, Simone Arora, Laila & Ricky Lamba, AD Singh, Jamini Ahluwalia, Pinky Reddy, Arjun Malik, Nozer Wadia, Yamini Namjoshi, Peter Nagy, Kamal Sidhu, Aarti Juneja, Nikhila Palat and Vivan Bhatena among others.Commenting on the magazine's journey in India, Mr. Alex Kuruvilla, Managing Director, Condé Nast India, said, “One year ago, we set out to change the design narrative in India with AD Architectural Digest-we have done just that. This is the beginning, watch this space!” AD India’s first anniversary issue scans the globe to bring insights into the most beautiful homes in the world. Within India, AD features the homes of India’s fashion designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Tarun Tahiliani and Suneet Varma focusing on the designers’ inspirations and intimate spaces. This issue carries trends for the season including a style guide on the latest international looks, perspectives from various design experts and showcases the world’s ten best designed hotels among other features.The evening saw many delights as guests were welcomed with a magical walkway - an illuminated installation created by artist Zuleikha Allana. Guests were further enthralled by Lecoanet Hemant’s Dresses of Light, a special line of mobile light installations which were unveiled with real light sculptures and projections. The collection is inspired by the beauty of satellites, lending it a magical feel of astronomy and outer space.
“Threads of Emotion”- by Manish Malhotra
Updated on 20th Mar, 2013
‘Threads of Emotion’ by Manish Malhotra celebrating the magic and heritage of ‘Phulkari’ and ‘Bagh’ embroidery, was showcased at Wills Indian Fashion Week on the 15th of March.
At the Wills Fashion Week, Manish showcased a collection which was reminiscent of Punjab and its craftsmanship. Everyone in attendance was on their feet with rapturous applause as Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandes, Esha Gupta and Siddharth Malhotra walked the ramp to support Manish.Phulkar and Bagh embroideries, which are native to Punjab, are at the heart of the collection. In a reinterpretation of traditional craftsmanship from a modern approach, Manish has embellished the line in Phulkari work and Bagh embroideries, which are a symbol of maternal love and faith. The technique is very intense and the art is ancestral. Shawls of Bagh embroidery are passed down from generation to generation in Punjab. As a costume designer for 23 years and 7.5 years of his own label, Manish has always wanted to promote Indian craft. To popularize this local craft internationally, Manish recently showcased his beautiful chikankari collection at various shows in Dubai and London.
Commenting on his collection and the support he is extending to local craft, Manish said, “Last 2 years I have promoted Kashmir thread and zari work and chikankari work from Mijwan, a small village in UP. Wills India Fashion Week is just the beginning. The idea is to promote thread work from Punjab and focus on craftsmanship and showcase it at various
fashion weeks by roping in celebrities, thus making it more popular and in turn influencing more people to wear these handcrafted pieces.”
The collection features ‘old world large shawls embroidered in Bagh’, saris, anarkalis, floor length anarkalis and angarakhas. For men, there are bandhgalas and structured clothes. The primary fabrics used are georgette, net and raw-silk, and there is a lot of texture work.
Manish Malhotra has spun together the weaves of Bagh and Phulkari into his signature styles in autumn/winter colors like rich mustard yellow, navy blue, deep rust, earthy olive and intense red. The collection reflects modern India, its rich heritage and its depth of emotions.
The A/W 13 and the latest collections will be available at an exclusive preview at Carma, Malcha Marg, New Delhi. It will also be available at the Manish Malhotra flagship store in Mumbai.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani First Look
Updated on 20th Mar, 2013
By Divya Rajani
The first look of Dharma Productions much awaited Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ is finally out. The sizzling chemistry between Ranbir and Deepika is clearly visible in the poster of the film. YJHD looks like a vibrant and full of life rom-com.
The costumes or the film have been designed by Manish Malhotra and newbie Samidha Wangnoo. The first poster has the two stars in traditional wear. Deepika looks absolutely stunning in the Manish Malhotra black saree with a contrast pink border, while Ranbir compliments her well in his black kurta.
The second poster has the duo in modern outfits enjoying the splash of Holi colours. RK looks super hot in those glares. Love the drum, the laughter, and the cheerfulness in the poster.
YJHD is Ranbir and Deepika’s second film together after ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ which released in 2008 and going by the first look, the hit Jodi is ready to create waves again with this film. The film is directed by Ranbir’s best buddy Ayan Mukerji and also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin in supporting roles. The film will be released on May 31, 2013. Now this is one film we are eagerly awaiting.
Priyanka Chopra sizzles on Vogue India’s March issue cover
Updated on 15th Mar, 2013
The smoking hot Priyanka Chopra graces Vogue India’s March 2013 issue, flaunting her incredible curves in a monochrome Shivan & Narresh linen bralet paired with silk shorts from Prada and a Burberry Prorsum ‘Double Duchess’ bell cape. PeeCee’s rock chic look is completed with dramatic winged eyeliner, tousled hair and super stylish monochrome design nails. For this cover shoot, PeeCee has been styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania and photographed by Tarun Vishwa. Priya Tanna, Editor, Vogue India, throws light on Vogue India’s March cover girl — the talented actor, singer and fashion icon. She shares, ‘The dependably gorgeous Priyanka Chopra is a thorough professional committed to her craft, relishing the challenge of movie roles that take her from glamorous to gritty, from perfect to perfectly messed-up and a real-life role that has launched her into the music multiverse.’ Everyone wants her on their team now, from Sanjay Leela Bhansali who has her chiselling herself to play Mary Kom in his biopic of the Indian boxer, to Apoorva Lakhia who has cast her as the female lead in his remake of the 1973 classic, Zanjeer. In a candid conversation with Vogue India, the actor quotes on living her life by her terms. She shares, “If I stopped to care about what people are saying about me, I’d never be able to get out of bed. The haters could be anywhere— on Twitter, at a shoot, at a party,” The movie maven and freshly-minted pop star also spills the beans on tunes that took her from first crush to true romance—and all the rebellion in between. Here is a sneak peek into Priyanka Chopra’s playlist: ‘Mere Khawabon Mein Jo Aaye’ from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ It was the tune that had her dancing before the mirror as a teenager. She shares, “I loved that song! When I was in school, some people told me I looked like Kajol. My hair was kind of like hers back then. Every day, before I’d leave for school, I’d steal a few minutes to play her in front of the mirror.”
Tu Mera Hero’ from Desi Boyz
‘I don’t go out dancing much,” she shares, but this number always pulls her to the floor. She adds, but when I do manage to step out with my friends, I love it when this song comes on.” ‘Fire’ by Bruce Springsteen
“I won’t say who it was, but this person introduced me to the Bruce Springsteen song,” she confides, adding that it will always remind her of that someone special.
‘Erase’ by The Chainsmokers featuring Priyanka Chopra
“I worked on this track with [New York-based] EDM artists The Chainsmokers. I co-wrotethe song and the track is theirs, so it will always mean a lot.”
Read more about “Actor, Beauty, Rebel and Rockstar”- Priyanka’s interview in Vogue India’s March 2013 issue, which hit stands on March 2nd 2013.
Tarun Tahiliani to open Lakmé Fashion Week with an offsite show
Updated on 15th Mar, 2013
Veteran designer, Tarun Tahiliani will be presenting his latest Spring Summer 2013 collection at the opening show of Lakmé Fashion Week Spring Summer’13. The offsite presentation will take place at Tote on the Turf, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai on 21st March 2013. The Spring Summer collection draws on the strengths and trademark techniques like traditional embroideries and revolutionised digital prints that are characteristic of the Tarun Tahiliani design sensibility. More than 30 pieces from the collection, comprising of easy ready to wear and occasion wear will be showcased on this occasion.
The India Modern separates dominating this collection take a fresh look at the needs of the contemporary Indian woman for comfort and luxury. The collection is replete with renewed youthful simplicity so as to help her transition from day wear to loungewear effortlessly.” said Tarun Tahiliani. The focus this season is on textured handlooms juxtaposed with silks and jacquards to add a new dimension to India Modern. The collection defines the new summer silhouette with shifts, quirky kurtas, concept saris and asymmetrical hemlines. While the ready-to-wear Spring Summer ‘13 Collection represents a distillation of the Tarun Tahiliani couture sensibility, it will be competitively priced to stand on its own anywhere in the world whether it is for style or price or fit.
