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HIGHLIGHTNORTH-EAST
TEXTILES
& THE GRAND FINALE
Indo-duTcH FasHIon
FusIon
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It’s that time of the year yet again – beautiful designs, exquisite shows, serious business and a lot of hard work! I am delighted to announce Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Spring Summer 2013 from October 6 to 10, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The five-day fashion event witnesses participation from an assorted mix of leading as well as upcoming designers. In this edition as well, we are looking at creations by the best in the Indian fashion industry that continues to strengthen the business of fashion taking it to newer heights with every passing year.
For this season, we have associated with the Dutch government for a unique ‘Indo-Dutch Fashion Collaboration.’ This is in-line with the FDCI objective of encouraging designers to build global brands and expand their customer base. Starting the collaboration with elan, a joint ramp-show by Indo-Dutch designers will showcase the fashion blend of both countries presenting their distinctive style. In addition, three veterans from Holland will conduct workshops on photography, Hair & Makeup and Music.
This season we have also collaborated with the Ministry of Textile for the North East for a special presentation showcasing designs from the region.
This edition of WIFW will witness 132 designers, 48 models supported by around 700 support staff and more than 200 buyers,
presenting an impressive
display of design and fashion. Apart from numbers, the aim of FDCI is to celebrate Indian fashion and bring together designers and buyers both from India and abroad on a common platform. Each year the event has grown in stature creating new benchmarks and establishing Indian designers on global fashion stage.
No words will suffice, please join me and experience this season of WIFW.
Sunil SethiPresident, Fashion Design Council of India
MESSAGE
SHOW SCHEDULEOctober 6 - 10, 2012, Hall Number 18, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Day 1, Saturday – October 6, 2012
Day 3, Monday – October 8, 2012
Day 4, Tuesday – October 9, 2012
Day 5, Wednesday – October 10, 2012
Day 2, Sunday – October 7, 2012
Spring Summer 2013Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week
2:00 Pm Raj Shroff, Virtues by Viral, Ashish & Vikrant MSA 23:15 Pm Jenjum Gadi, Pia Pauro, Shivan & Narresh MSA 1 4:30 Pm Charu Parashar, Rajdeep Ranawat, Soltee by Sulakshana
MSA 25:45 Pm Hemant & Nandita, Joy Mitra, Nida Mahmood MSA 19:30 Pm Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale by Ritu Kumar MSA 2
2:00 Pm Abhi Singh, Preeti Jhawar, Prerna Bharadwaj, Rahul Singh MSA 2
3:15 Pm Prama by Pratima Pandey, Ritesh Kumar, Vaishali S MSA 14:30 Pm Kallol Datta 1955, Anand Bhushan, ‘my village’ by Rimzim
Dadu MSA 2 5:45 Pm Péro by Aneeth Arora, Vineet Bahl MSA 17:00 Pm Gauri & Nainika, Malini Ramani MSA 28:15 Pm Ashish N Soni MSA 19:30 Pm Fiama Di Wills presents Ranna Gill MSA 2
2:00 Pm Bhanuni by Jyoti Sharma, Dozakh by Kartikeya & Isha, Nalandda MSA 2
3:15 Pm Gaurav & Ritika, Divyam Mehta, Manish Gupta MSA 1 4:30 Pm Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal, Nachiket Barve MSA 25:45 Pm Alpana & Neeraj, Rishta by Arjun MSA 1 7:00 Pm Rahul Mishra MSA 28:15 Pm Gaurav Gupta MSA 19:30 Pm Namrata Joshipura MSA 2
2:00 Pm Surbhi Chawla, Khushi Z, Taniya Khanuja, Schön by Sakshee Pradhan MSA 2
3:15 Pm Samant Chauhan, Anaikka – Kanika Saluja Choudhry MSA 14:30 Pm am:pm by Ankur & Priyanka Modi, Dev r Nil MSA 25:45 Pm Kavita Bhartia MSA 17:00 Pm Rajesh Pratap Singh MSA 28:15 Pm James Ferreira MSA 19:30 Pm Manish Malhotra MSA 2
3:15 Pm Payal Pratap, Anand Kabra MSA 14:30 Pm Ministry of Textiles presents North East Show by Atsu
Sekhose MSA 25:45 Pm Geisha Designs by Paras & Shalini, Surily MSA 17:00 Pm Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Taika by Poonam Bhagat MSA 28:15 Pm Wendell Rodricks MSA 19:30 Pm Dutch Fashion Here & Now India presents *DIED*, Rohit
Gandhi + Rahul Khanna & Suneet Varma, Jan Taminiau MSA 2
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It’s time to bring forth the ‘business of fashion’ once again as WIFW SS’ 13 kick-starts today. Here is a sneak-peek of what will be seen in the days to come...
FASHION TaKEs oFF
Inspired by the military-style, Sulakshana’s new
collection has a smarter and characterised look, portraying the stronger side of women. The silhouettes are well constructed by traditional and western mixes to create a story. The essence of the collection is traditional Indian, and the structure is contemporary. The detailed thread embroideries, patchwork and geometrical weaves create luxurious surfaces in her collection.
ColleCtion HigHligHtS
Payal Kapoor takes one back to the Mughal era. Inspired by the architecture and design of the domes, each garment
is made from four different patterns mixed in a contemporary manner. In fact, many pieces include a flavour of the geometric imprints and carvings during the era. Apart from skirts, halters, tanks, and shorts, there are also Indian outfits with a modern twist such as two saris and one lehnga, which can also be worn separately.
FAMouS by PAyAl KAPoor
Designer Jyoti Sharma’s SS’13 collection ‘nRPSUTA’ - The King’s Daughter, showcases the journey of a
modern Indian princess encapsulating in the glamour and romance of the Raj. The collection embraces clean-cut silhouettes, standing collars and strong shoulders with Mughal motifs in the designer’s signature style of handcrafted intricate surface ornamentation. The ensembles are gracefully painted with the colours of royalty.
bHAnuni by Jyoti SHArMA
Felix’s spring summer collection, titled Dust, pays homage to the “Enfant Terrible” of fashion, Alexander McQueen,
whose creativity knew no bounds. Celebrating dark beauty, this accessory collection breaks all rules and takes inspiration from the most dreaded things in nature like horns, spikes, skulls, lizards, antlers and alligators. Unisex fashion accessories like neckpieces, clutches, brooches, all hand-crafted in muted and tonal colours are sure to intrigue one’s wild side.
Soltee by SulAKSHAnA MongA
ColleCtion HigHligHtS
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• Use of unisex fashion accessories • Focus on dark beauty through nature • Emphasis on dark one-off pieces• Fusion of metal and digital prints • Paying homage to Alexander McQueen
ColleCtion HigHligHtS
Wear different
looks
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Keep it stylish yet practical
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Comfortable clothing,
matched with vivid colours
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Use more
accessories
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Whites are a must
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• Portraying stronger side of women• Indian essence with
contemporary structure • Indigenous techniques with
modern treatment • Fusion of jersey-knit • Use of silk, chiffon,
georgette and chanderi
ColleCtion HigHligHtS• Clean-cut silhouettes • Colours of royalty • Spark of rust orange
• Mughal motifs • Surface ornamentation
• Inspired by domes from various countries• Geometric imprints and carvings of the era
• Use of pearl appliqués, issue and embossing • Use of chiffon satin, and georgette with each piece • Colours—pistachio, ivory, salmon and indigo blue
Felix bAndiSH
• Inspired by SANTORINI, a Greek island• Images clicked by the designer himself and then printed on clothes• The cityscapes and the Grecian structures on the clothes are original • The fabrics lend a gloriously extravagant and ethereal look• Shoes, Bags, totes and other accessories lend a complete look
Called SANTORINI, Rajdeep’s collection reflects aqua oceans, blue sky and white houses typical of this Grecian
paradise. The collection is set off by Aruba blue, Raspberry, Calypso Coral, Parakeet green, Mandarin and Banana yellow beautifully layered through the designs. The wispy gowns, kaftans and the chic bolero jackets in pure silk, silk chiffon, silk satin, tulle and silk georgette make the collection truly unique. Do look for men’s wear range and an accessories collection.
rAJdeeP rAnAwAt
PREvIEwS
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Paranoia SS13 by Ritesh Kumar is a collage of complex emotions. A juxtaposition of obvious
and unpredictable, where delicate finds itself next to crude and refined faces the raw. Breaking free from known associations in a shuffle mode, SS13 combines linen, cotton satin, jute, faux leather and silk organza with an intuitive sensitivity. Expect 3D textures, washed over colour blocks and understated pearl embellishments on linear silhouettes.
neetA bHArgAvA
Reflecting the bright colours of watermelon, peach, Flamingo
Pink Rose and Butterscotch, Neeta’s collection—‘Colorful Riot’—consists of dresses, kaftans, tunics and tops. This Young & Bold theme, full of colours, is balanced by detailed pleating and pintex. Using summer fabrics like chiffon, georgette and nets, the designer has rendered life to the silhouettes and graphic designs with real hand painted work. Floral motives, appliqués, beads, sequence and zardosi brings freshness to the collection.
Priyanka’s collection has two facets—one is Caroll of bells, inspired by the folklore
of Russians called BARYNYA, in which she has articulated a feminine feel through printed neon layered dresses, draped flowy gowns , blunt cuts, sheer tunics and plenty of textures on georgettes, silks, jerseys and net. The other feature is organic/ethical clothing, inspired by the natural environment, wherein tunics and jumpsuits are made from bamboo linen, soya, organic cambric, untreated cotton net, organic cotton, tencil.
MAdHu JAin
riteSH KuMAr
The designer duo’s collection “weaving past” is an electric mix of design
element inspired from Indian heritage, where the embroidery style is very tribal, which gives a weaving effect. Consisting of saris and anarkalis, the collection is high on soft net in bright shades, unusual embroidery, an exquisite texture and a perfect detailing. The exquisite embellishments are inspired from architectural explorations and handcrafted using gold.
ColleCtion highlights
ColleCtion highlights• Neon colours stand out in shock-a-bloc hues• Bright, long tunics• Mirror work• Geometrical and abstract designs• Textured and weaved look embroidery
The collection focuses on handicrafts from all
across India and the world. It showcases handwoven ikkats from Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Uzbekistan. Mangalgiri’s have been showcased here in vibrant hues, and morrocon trousers have been teamed with short kurtis and ethnic Indian patterns. The emphasis of the collection is to focus awareness on local crafts.
Style is individual
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Clothes should enjoy an
extended moment
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• Handwoven ikkats • Mangalgiri’s in various colours• Morrocon trousers with short kurtis• Ethnic Indian patterns • Local handicrafts
Gofor
layering
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• Juxtaposition of obvious fabrics • Colour blocking • 3D textures • Understated embellishments • Mix of fabrics
• Funky and modern • Digital printed kaftans and dresses inspired from architecture• Kalamkari and block printed cotton dresses and tunics• Contrast of ivory, beige and pastels with black, yellows, orange and greens• Use of environment friendly trims like wooden and shell buttons and beads
ColleCtion highlights
niKet & JAinee
No confusion. It’s all fusion
(Kaftans)!
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PriyAnKA KAKKAr
Punk it yet dress up edgy!
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ColleCtion highlights • Bright colour palettes of summer fruits • Seeking to the Young & Bold in form of tunics, tops, dresses and kaftans• Detailed pleating and pentax • Beautiful graphic designs made real by hand paint on garments • Extremely wearable
ColleCtion HigHligHtS• Guitar and musical node prints• Shocking colours• Fun skirts and printed pants• Statement bags and accessories• Super cool saris
Niharika’s latest collection, just like
her label, is full of life and is all about being happy. The collection is high on music and the designer has used music symbols and hibiscus flowers on the garments. There are also a few prints with poem written on it, as well as other favourite symbols of the designers like lips, stars, and geometrical shapes. The collection is full of fun, sexy, sporty and with a
splash of colours.
JenJuM gAdi
The collection is a tribute to Gota—appliqué work on cloth where small pieces of zari or ribbons are stitched onto
the fabric with the edges sewn down to create elaborate patterns. The look is young and contemporary. The silhouette is a mix of draped and structured garments, while the colours are bright and shaded. The designer has used Gota to enhance, and in some cases, create the garment.
The new collection brings the brand back to its heartland
with ultra feminine, vibrant and fashionable evening bags for all occasions. Inspired by the love of summer, the collection captures the heat of the sun with gold, bronze
and corals – rich colours. The accessories use
exotic fabrics and the combination of textures and fine detailing that are the
designer’s signature.
Nalandda’s latest collection, titled Je t’aime Girl, offers
a range of silhouettes – slim cut business classics, cowled dresses, flowing gowns and resort wear, which are perfect for any occasion. Crafted in jerseys, georgettes and exclusive digital prints with a rich colour palette including shades of mustard, olive, peach, champagne, wine, burgundy and midnight blue, the collection truly celebrates love. Not to forget the Gold, silver and metallic bronze, which render that blingy wow factor.
nAlAnddA bHAndAri
niHAriKA
PooJAduggAl
Pooja Duggal and Ratul Duggal’s brand FATHOM CUSTOMS collection is an original mix of unique pieces that have been hand crafted from start to finish into beautiful
shoes using real leather and other natural materials with a global appeal. The designers have used classic silhouette with strong lines and fluid shapes. The collection focuses on flowing lines, bright colours, fun two coloured shoes and stack heels.
ColleCtion highlights
Art, APPArel & ACCeSSorieS by SHelinA &
CAMeliA KuKKAr
Wear your
attitude!
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Never overdo
accessories
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ColleCtion HigHligHtS
Wear your
attitude!
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Wear something that makes you
confident
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• Ready to wear and chic• Has something for all body types• For the Western, Saudi and resort-wear market High pret • Has a rich colour palette exuding love
Go for areally great killer heels
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ColleCtion highlights
• Entirely made of leather• Skin friendly• Hand-crafted
• Classic silhouettes• Ready to wear
• Full of elegant sparkle, • Bewitching blends of beads, embroidery, jewels, gems, and silks• Meticulous detailing• Classic yet contemporary
ColleCtion HigHligHtS
• Silhouette is a mix of draped and structured garments• Young and contemporary look • Bright and shaded colours • Gota motifs are sewn onto the garment • The collection is an ode to Gota
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• Launching a line of edgy and elegant neckpieces• Introducing metal to the signature wood and silk combination• Distinctive emboss technique• Brass and acrylic inlays• Vintage glam feel
The collection entitled In a Cathode is for the most part, a reaction to a
man’s discovery, as to how small he stands when confronted with the universe. Georgette and cotton are the two main fabric stories woven in neon shades of orange, pink, green and blue, while repeat folds, double colour layering, strict structuring, and transforming into flow are the few methods of construction employed in the collection.
Taking you to the narrow lanes of Old Delhi, Nikasha
in her latest Collection, Chandnichowk, brings a rambunctious spirit with colours like mithai pink, Ferozi (turquoise) and santri (orange), fused with eclectic prints. Bringing a playful and vibrant spirit to the collection, the designer has layered fluid silhouettes with glittering tinsel decorations, trimmings, and detailing. Each piece beautifully combines Eastern sensibilities with Western cuts and designs.
The collection is called ‘Ocean’s evil eye’ focusing on evening wear, which
consists of beautifully polished draped gowns and cocktail dresses with a minimal look. Artfully draped for the feminine figure, the collection focuses on colourful dresses (with an emphasis on the colour yellow) romantic aesthetics, gorgeous pleats and fancy backs.
ColleCtion highlights
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Indi-cool— Wear ethnicity
with style!
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• Detailing with scraps of fabric with diverse colours, prints and textures • Vivacious and bright colours with unique combinations• Many dimensions and prints like bagru printing and lehariya tie-dye• Use of hand woven fabrics like cotton and cotton silk with traditional trimmings• Silhouettes have accessories like necklaces using thread and fabric
niKASHA tAwAdey JAnAvi
Janavi are showcasing the shawl collection with four themes. Hard Candy is vibrant neon
fantasy, played out in sharp contrasts and kitschy motifs. The Indigo hue plays with blues, white and specialised dyes to evoke fluidity, while the Monochromatic African Safari adds a touch of the wild with black and white tribal patterns. Finally, Gelateria creates a romantic melody in soft pastels with lace and delicate embroidery.
Pair white linens with a Janavi Neon Candy
shawl
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gAurAv guPtA
KHuSHi Z
ColleCtion highlights • Four different themes to highlight different shawls• Black and white tribal patterns to suggest the wild• Kitschy motifs and sharp contrasts to suggest vibrancy• Soft pastels with lace provide a romantic touch• Use of blue and white to suggest fluidity
• A celebration of man’s smallness• Use of georgette and cotton fabrics• Neon shades of orange, pink green and blue • Repeat folds and double layering• Strict structuring transforming into flow
• Use of gorgeous pleats and fancy backs • Evening wear with a focus on draped gowns• Focus on the minimal look • Use of yellow in the dresses • Emphasis on romantic aesthetics
Don’t follow tips!
style Tip
Keep it light with lots of
yellow
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AM:PM by AnKur &
PriyAnKA Modi
ColleCtion highlights• Inspired by Mayans • Use of natural fabrics—silk, satins and
organzas• Simple palette of black and white• Fluid silhouettes• Imagery of god-birds, pyramids, birds of
paradise and the maze floritisque
Try a layered
look
style Tip
For Spring Summer 2013, the designers
have drawn inspiration from the ancient Mayan civilization, imprinting an entire collection with hints of its myths and mystique. The soul of this lush collection lies into exotic imagery of god-birds, pyramids, birds of paradise and the maze floritisque. The fabrics used are natural with dewy freshness with the simplest palette of black and white.
Taking Indian kitsch back to one of its origins, the Italian
renaissance, James Ferreira’s collection entitled ‘Ganesha Frolicking With Cherubs’ features hand painting by textile artist Bhamini Subramaniam. Soft cotton voile, cotton satin, crepe de chine and silk jersey have been moulded into modern silhouettes, while black and white stripes break the white and floral collection of separates, dresses and jumpsuits. Surface embellishments adorn the evening collection in gold.
A youthful mood is created by Dolly J
in her SS-13 collection. Giving environment a priority, the designer has experimented with khadi that has been woven on charkhas and bandini, which has been done on the garments with indigo vegetable dyes. One can see stripes and geometrical prints jostled together. Sorbet oranges, merging into mantis green and greys are the dominant colours at play.
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The trio’s new line ‘Moroccan Princess’ takes you to a world of exotic Middle
Eastern glamour, inspired by the Moorish art and design of the Marrakesh. Abundant in rich colours and warm spice, this SS 13’ line uses luxurious silks and prints in saturated tones that pop sparkling silver metallics. The vivid colours and high shine lend a 70’s influence with the sleek and flowing lines of flowing silhouettes.
virtueS by virAl, ASHiSH &
viKrAnt
ColleCtion highlights
• Prints• Kaftans• Robes• Organza• Volumes
Minimal bling and
colour-blocking
style Tip
Balance of fusion
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SAtyA SuMAn
This SS13 collection is about the celebration of youth, minimalism and the cuts, where constructions are fused
with structure and drapes. The comfort of the experimental yet practical silhouette is brought about with the very soft hand tailoring. The character of the collection is in bringing the inspiration from Indian Mughal culture and combining it with the distressed print look with pixels inspired prints.
• Bright and sophisticated• Combination of structure and drapes• Experimental yet practical• Transformable stylish • Tailored and draped
Be comfortable
style Tip Keep it effortlessly
‘Geomet-chic’
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JAMeS FerreirA
dolly J
• Hand painting by Bhamini Subramaniam• Gold on gold embellishments• Flirty shrugs to wear with anything• Soft feminine silhouettes• Use of black and white stripes
‘Melodrama’—the collection consists of distinct clutches and neck pieces with a nonchalant mix of opulent
elements and feminine elegance. Soulful vintage inspirations take a dramatic expression in the collection. The designer has used rich materials like wood, silk, leather and brass, which are brought to life through carving, inlay and emboss techniques.
Neckpieces make for a strik-
ing accessory
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rACHAnA reddy
ColleCtion highlights
ColleCtion highlights • Charkha woven khadi. • 3-dimensional geometrical prints and stripes• Sharp clear line silhouettes• Burnished gold embroideries• Prominent use of sorbet oranges and mantis green colours
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AT THE wEEk
In a Grand Finale at the WIFW SS 13’, Ritu Kumar presents art deco through her own
unique design language. One of the foremost design movements of the previous century in art, fashion and architecture, Art Deco is an excellent medium by which to showcase Ritu’s collec-tion, which dips into the romance of the 1930s, and draws inspira-tion from the European influence on Indian royalty during the pre-partition period.
The focus of the collection
INDO-DUTcH FasHIon FusIon evening; while designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna will pair up with DIED – the label for leading designer Dutch duo – Diederik Verbakel & Marieke Holthuis.
Talking about the collaboration, FDCI President, Sunil Sethi said “The first of its kind collaboration will bring together diverse cultures, crafts and talents.” Suneet Varma agreed, and added, “I am thrilled to be collaborating with Jan Taminiau, one of Holland’s top couturiers for the Wills India Fashion Week. This design partnership will allow us both to explore the best of two cultures and combine our design philosophy and inspiration to create a spectacular fusion of East and West. Surface ornamentation, bespoke tailoring, cutting-edge design and style will
make this collection a mélange of our creative sensibilities!”
This unique collaboration will also introduce a program entitled ‘Dutch Fashion Here & Now’ (DFH&NI) to initiate a platform between the Indian and Dutch fashion communities. The program provides a follow up to conclusions made in a Fashion Mapping report on India, written in 2009 by Harmeet Bajaj, official brand ambassador of DFH&NI. Speaking on the initiative Harmeet said, “This is the first of its kind collaboration where in leading designers and other fashion professionals are coming together to work on a project. Both countries have different strengths and a joint venture of this nature in the creative field opens up a number of possibilities.”
Commissioned by the Dutch government, a program entitled ‘Dutch Fashion Here & Now’ will have Indian and Dutch designers showcasing their collections together
This chapter of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Ss 13’ will see a collaboration between Indian and Dutch
designers for the first time. Noted Indian designer Suneet Varma will showcase his collection with leading Dutch designer Jan Taminiau today
Tell us about your collaboration and how has the experience been for you?It is a great honour to be chosen by the Min-istry of Textiles to promote and do a show dedicated to the North-East and promote textiles from this region. Being from Na-galand, I am especially glad that I have got the opportunity to showcase the amazing textiles that we have from this region.
What textiles have you used from the North-East?I have gone into great depth and developed weaves from Nagaland, Assam and Mizoram and come up with new fabrics which are com-mercially viable and easily wearable.
What is special about your SS 13’ col-lection?The collection is inspired by the way of life in the North-East. The colours, textiles, motifs and the silhouettes are influenced by sports-wear and functional detailing. The collection includes a lot of separates like parka jackets, shorts, shirts, skirts and trousers.
cOMMERcIALLY vIAbLE’
‘nortH-eASt FAbriCS Are
Designer Atsu Shekose speaks about his collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles to showcase textiles from the North-East at his show today.
Taking inspiration from the Art Deco movement of the 1930s, Ritu Kumar provides a collection of elegant evening wear in the WIFW SS 13’ Finale.
ritu KuMAr THE GRAND FINALE
&is on the use of rich tapestries, laces, brocades and embroideries. Using the motifs and the moods of the era, dropped waists, bold forms and delicate embroideries are juxtaposed with modern tech-niques and shaped to create svelte evening wear. The collection is very graphic and fabrics are pre-dominantly silks in chiffon, crepe and it will with themes and inspira-tions taken from the architecture of that period.
MIXED bAG
AT THE WEEK
The icon of Indian football, Baichung Bhutia gives advice on all-round muscular endurance
PUMP IT UP! To build muscles you need proper training
and guidance from experts who can train you properly. Workout at a gym and even physical activity outside are both very essential, but one should not expect immediate results as it takes time to build muscles. Also, you need proper discipline, strong determination and dedication to achieve all-round muscular endurance.
FITNESS ADVICE
MUST BUy
With its constant efforts of recognizing and encouraging emerging talent in the fashion industry, this season again FDCI introduced ten new Fresh Faces of models who will scorch the ramp at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 13’. The final selection of ‘Fresh Faces’ includes Archana Akil Kumar, Shweta Dolli, Victoria Vozna, Olena Faraponova, Darya Maslova, Carla Yanina Aciar, Oksana, Galina, Sangya Lakhanpal and Hida Siddiqui.
FREsH FacEs ON THE RAMP
The Odyssey’s legendary 2-Ball putter, has been given the ultimate twist of luxury in a one-of
design by British Jeweler, Theo Fennell, as this hand-crafted beauty now features an 18 carat
white gold body and Odyssey swirls of 240 rubies and 378 diamonds… truly one-of-its-kind!
An iConiC Putter
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TREND cHEck
THE wOwWInTERs
Winters are the time for the festive season with the joyful spirit filling the
air; it is a great time to rejuvenate your soul and body. Feel blessed with a
freedom to mix the fabrics, combine silhouettes and layer it up. A point in time has come to titillate your unique fashion sense and face the chills with
a thrill. Mohit V Bhardwaj, Asst. Professor, GD Goenka School of
Fashion & Design, sketches out the prominent trends to follow this winter.
This look is achieved as feminine silhou-ettes are highlighted with a raw touch of masculinity. Pleats, tucks and metalzips are juxtaposed over sumptuous drapes ensuring a raw Gothic look,that challenges the conventional no-tions of femininity, while highlighting it at the same time.
IcHoRous mETaL
Monochromes with minute ele-ments are blended together for
the mystic romance. The whole-some optimism is here to stay and should reflect one’s style.
Simplistic construction techniques add to the flowy transy and
opaque chiffons and satins. It’s about preservation, creation and dissolution of universe. Ivory and
blacks define this trend.
suFI-ana TWIsT
Visualize prints with inspiration from nature and its elements. Reflect a gummy forest palette with a mix of yellow and corals. Incorporate square yokes with contrast detailing. A sense of geometry seemed to be gifted to small and big floral patterns.
naTuRE’s TaRTan
Mix-n-match turbans or knitted caps to layered
ensembles. Burgundy and mauve stand out
while knits and woven fabrics can strike a real
sense of balance. Surface ornamentations add to
the aesthetic delight.
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Let’s begin this week reminiscing the success and splendour of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2012. Featuring the very best in sartorial design talent from the country and with the coming together of 138 designers, close to 200 buyers, 48 models and 3 make-up
artists and many more associated people – the last chapter of the WIFW surpassed the standards set. Designer Mode Dailies gives a quick ‘flash-back’ of the highlights of the past Week…
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Kangana Ranaut, Shashi Taroor, Sunanda Pushkar, Mahima Chaudhary, Leander Paes, Vivek Oberoi, Subi Samuel, Dia Mirza, Sameera Reddy, Bipasha Basu, R Madhavan… their presence ensured
the paparazzi were on their toes.
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Play Clan in their signature colourful style interpreted the India-Japan diplomatic relations with creations such as ‘Sumos & Pahelwans’, ‘Kalari & Karate’, ‘Kokeshi & Katputlis’ and more.
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The Czar of Indian fashion – JJ Valaya cel-ebrated 20 years of the brand at the finale show which in true Valaya style brought the opu-lence of rich Indian-ness to the ramp.
A slice of the ‘Tokyo Fashion Week’ gave the Indian fashion fraternity
the taste of Tokyo culture and relived the 60 years of diplomatic relations
between India and Japan.
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Serving a winter creatively dolled up in style with textures, innovative cuts, redefined hem-lines, and new ideas that refresh the winter dressing.
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A special show for the FDCI’s CSR initiative saw celebrities and designer come together to support ‘YOUCANFREE.US’. Also a special showcasing was held showing the Fashion world’s support towards PETA.
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DESTINATION
Famous as the “Pearl of the Orient” and a “Tourist Paradise”, Goa is located on the western coast of India in the Konkan belt. While people swear by its magnificent scenic beauty, the state boasts much architectural splendour like the temples, churches and old houses, which have made it a firm favou-rite with travellers around the world. However, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. This state of party
and places has a soul, which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. In fact, one can explore the real Goa in its interiors, both inside its buildings and in the hinterland away from the coastal area.
In the ancient times, ashrams were the places where people went to seek health. At the time, people lived under the guidance of sages to recuperate. While these ash-rams were not luxurious materialistically, but they offered ayurveda, yoga and medi-tation, which together worked wonders for the seekers of spirituality and wellness. However today, the ashrams have been replaced by state-of-the-art spas, which use the same age old Ayurveda, along with some modern day therapies and techniques, as well as yoga asanas to help you transform into a newer self.
India is fast emerging as a wellness destination with spas playing a major role in it. Goa today houses some of the award-winning spas of the country. Away from the hustle bustle of the cities in tranquil locales within nature’s bounty, these spas are sure shot stress busters. These spas unlike the ashrams exude luxury in every way. Coupled with all the modern amenities of a luxury hotel, these spas are spread in acres of lush green lawns and an unfettered sea view.
Sun, sand, beaches and party—Goa is all this and a wellness abode for those who want to extract the best out of their holidays...
Goa houses some of the world known spas of the world, like the Jiva spa in Taj Exotica, where the interiors re-semble a Kerala temple infusing you with positive vibes. Another recommended spa is the Jiva spa, Taj Aguada. Sohum Spa at the Radisson Blu and the Quan Spa at Goa Marriott are popular options. One should also try the Sereno Spa at the Park Hyatt and the Spa at the Leela, Goa.
However, if you don’t want to burn deep holes in your pocket then there is the ‘Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre’ which is a proper Ayurvedic hospital. Another wise choice is the ‘Amrita Kerala Ayurvedic’.
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In order to get on with the eco-friendly mode you need not remodel your life-style extensively. All you need to do is make some small changes in the envi-ronment which will add up to bigger, better changes. The first step would be switching to organic products made by using natural, good-for-you, ingredients that are also good for our mother earth.
Back to the Basics Since organic food is not prepared using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, it does not contain any traces of any strong chemicals and therefore might not affect the human body. Eco-friendly products contain plant extracts and other natural substances that are biodegradable and do not un-dergo animal testing. Our body responds well to natural in-gredients. These, Eco-friendly, products use a minimum of packaging waste, and are made of post-consumer recycle wherever possible. So the waste that is disposed off after manufacturing natural products is bio-degradable and free from toxins. As harmful chemicals are not used in organic farming, there is minimal soil, air and water pollution; thus ensuring a safe world for future generations to live in. Al-ways look for products with simple recyclable packaging that is made with post con-sumer recycled paper or reach for ones that are eco-conscious in their efforts.
When it comes to beauty, feel free to fall back on the age-old trusted method using organic products. Go eco-friendly to stay fit and let the nature get you on the healthy track. YOURS
Touch of Purity Women all over think alike and spend lavishly on beautifying themselves. To ensure good health, it is wise to trust organic beauty products. Certified organic beauty prod-ucts work better simply because they are made with superior ingredients. Many main-stream beauty products use ingredients, that, in small doses may not affect us, but in the long-run, can have the adverse affect on our bodies. On the other hand, cosmetics with organic ingredients are made without the use of harsh chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers.
Eat it Right Although organic food is more expensive, you can’t put a price tag on good health. Besides, by buying less junk food, you will have plenty of extra money left over to put towards high quality organic food.In India there are about 90 different groups of organic products. The spectrum rang-es from tea, coffee, herbs, spices, rice, pulses, fruit and vegetables to organic cotton and organic beauty products. Brands such as Organic India, Fab India, Organic Haus and Aroma magic provide a range of organic products from food to health to beauty. Other brands such as Down To Earth and 24 Letter Mantra offer certified organic food products.
Ensure Better Health Tastes Good Environment Friendly Animal Welfare No side-effects
Why Go organic?
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FASHION MIX
Who would have thought that a fabric produced for miners and workers would ever go on to rule inter-national runways? Denim gets its name from the
French city of Nîmes (de Nîmes) where it was first manufac-tured and then sold to miners around the world, who imme-diately loved this fabric due to its durability and affordabil-ity. In fact, the fading effect, one of Denim’s best features, can be attributed to the fact that during the twill-weaving
process, one set of yarns was left un-dyed, and the other was dyed in indigo blue, to reduce its overall cost.
After the growing demand for denim by mine workers in the 1800’s, it wasn’t soon before entrepreneurs decided to cash in on the denim movement. One of them was Levi Strauss, who teamed up with a tailor, Jacob Davis, to patent the idea of putting rivets on stress points of the workers waist high overalls, which came to be known as jeans. Levi Strauss & Co. is today one of the biggest makers of denim jeans, and has a loyal following all over the world.
Jackets, skirts and shorts, Denim has emerged in many forms of apparel, but one wardrobe staple clearly stands out from the rest- Classic blue Denim Jeans. And today, apart from the iconic Levis, you can also take your pick from versatile brands like Diesel, 7 for all Mankind, J Brand, and even Gucci, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs! There are countless ways in which you can style up your true blues- think Skinny jeans, boot leg, flared, boyfriend jeans, ripped and restored... So wrap up this fashion history lesson by wearing your favourite pair of Denims, and admiring them even more than before!
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An excep-tional and incredibly rare feat - Hublot’s $5 Million watch.
A dazzling symphony of gems and sparkles - Grande Sec-onde Circled by Jaquet Droz.
Uniting the codes of elegance in this glamor-ous icon - Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 Fiancée by Corum.
The limited edition of a bejewelled beauty - Swordfish Ali Baba from Graham
Feminine lines with refine-ment as the central value - Kalpagraph Diamond collection by Parmigiani Fleurier.
High-jewel-lery know-how meets the elegance of a manual winding ges-ture – La D de Dior – 38 mm.
Blend of so-phisticated elegance and uncom-promisingly technical performanc-es - the Galactic 36 Automatic by Breitling.
Ultra-femi-nine, urbane and highly chic – the freelancer Lady Sun-shine by Raymond Weil.
Elegance competes with tech-nology - Girard-Per-regaux 1966 Jewellery watch.
A tribute to the exper-tise of the Grande Mai-son – The La Montre Ex-traordinaire La Rose from Jaeger-LeCoultre.
For women who appreciate the technical finesse of horological masterpieces just as much as they admire the its delicate craft, here are some watchmaking masterpieces that highlight the feminine flair.
FINESSE & FInERy
Ever wondered about the history and geography behind your all-time favourite classic fashion staples? Well, not only have we wondered but we have also done a bit of research to help you enlighten yourself and raise your fashion IQ level. In this five-part series, we tell you all you need to know about a different iconic fashion classic every day. Read on to find out more!
Rasta, the funky Caribbean lounge at Hauz Khas Village is the perfect place to relax and unwind with friends.
Nestled in the heritage soaked green environs of The Hauz Khas Village, this new spacious lounge brings alive the free spirit of the Rastafarian culture that
has over one million dedicated followers across the globe. The funky Caribbean lounge is a warm space which inter-plays with the green environs to create a place that trans-ports you to the easy, lazy charm of the Caribbean islands.
Rasta, as the name suggests, encourages the simple tenets of simplicity, love and freedom. The lounge pays tribute to the legendary talents of Bob Marley who made Rastafarian culture a part of the mainstream music scene and has left an indelible impression with their brilliance. Bob Dylan, Jimmy Hendrix and Jimmy Cliff are among the others who have inspired the musical mix. The main genre of music played at the lounge is Reggae with a smattering of Dubstep and promises a welcome new scene to the vibrant nightlife of Haus Khaz Village.
Rasta at the Hauz Khas Village Average meal for two: Rs 1500Reservations only till 9Contact No: 011-40623028
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Bariatric Surgery also called the ‘weight loss surgery’ is a laparoscopic procedure (keyhole surgery) in which the size of the stomach is al-
tered which may be combined with bypassing a small segment of the upper intestine. Generally speaking the procedures can be divided into ‘restrictive pro-cedures’ like the adjustable gastric band, and sleeve Gastrectomy in which the stomach capacity is re-
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With Bariatric surgery getting popular as the ‘weight-loss surgery’ there are a lot of queries and myths doing the rounds. Here we clear up some misconceptions about it.
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duced to about 20 percent of the origi-nal size. In other procedures called the Malabsorptive procedure, a small pouch is created by dividing the upper end of the stomach. This restricts the food intake. Next, a section of the small intestine is at-tached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the duodenum as well as the first portion of the upper intestine or the jejunum. The small intestine is re-connected 100 cms from the pouch to allow ingested food and digestive en-zymes to mix.
Lifestyle Changes The success of Bariatric surgery is dependent
upon long term lifestyle changes in diet and exercise. Remember surgery is only a tool to achieve weight loss. Patients needs to understand the changed dynamics of their body and adapt to it e.g. they need to take smaller frequent meals rather than three large meals in a day. They may enjoy different types of food occasionally but in limited quantities.
Common Misconceptions The commonest misconception is that
Bariatric Surgery is another name for liposuction. One must understand Bariatric
surgery is not only weight loss surgery but also a metabolic surgery that
corrects diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea
etc. that are associated with morbid obesity. Another
misconception being that it’s a short cut to weight loss. The case is not so. The
decision to elect surgical treatment requires an
assessment of the risks and benefits to the patients and
choosing the appropriate surgical procedure that must be combined
with a strict adherence to a prescribed diet and exercise
protocols to get the desired results.
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Inspired by the costumes of the Kutch des-
ert, Payal Pratap’s collection, kicks off the WIFW SS’13. Full of “trepidation and excitement”, Payal’s debut on the runway truly
opens up the ‘Gates of Dawn’, which is the name of her collection. “I feel fortunate to have been given the op-portunity by FDCI to open the WIFW SS’13,” she says. “However, I am full of nervousness and a lot of adrenaline and yet at the same time I sincerely hope that the collection lives up to expectations,” added Payal.
The designer has extensively used minute geometric embroideries, cross stitch and hand detailing to come up with a fusion between the choli and the maxi dress; colour blocked sarees with cross stitch detailing; bangle sleeves in net transparencies with tonal embroidery detailing. “It’s a hectic two months of hard work and a lot of trial and error, yet at this juncture, on the
eve of the WIFW SS’13, it all seems to be falling into place,” says Payal.
CollECTIoN hIghlIghTS: Voluminous skirts and corset tops
derived from the choli, versions of the kedia
Use of light weight tussars and mongas, chanderis, cotton silks, net and cotton voiles
Gypsy gilets in angarkha necklines – deep scooped Indian necks with wide leg ghagra pants
Inspired by the legend of
Taramati— the beautiful courtesan and lover of Sultan - Abdullah Qutub Shah (the 7th Sultan
of Golconda)—Anand’s collec-tion opens the WIFW SS’13. The designer feels “honoured and spe-cial” and showcases a collection that brings to fore the story of this stunning singer and dancer as well as the physical attributes of the baradari in her name. When asked about his experience, he said “it is really fantastic. WIFW SS’13 is an unmatched platform, which actu-ally gives serious business to the designers.” The inlay pattern and borders of the tiles, fragmented mosaics, ‘jali’ patterned windows
and the arches of the doorways, form the base for colour blocking, print and embellishment in the collection. Taramati, herself, is brought to life through art and cultural references from Deccan and Hyderabad.
CollECTIoN hIghlIghTS: Use of malkha, cotton,
lightweight silk, georgette, chiffon and crepe de chine
The colour scheme of ‘lime’ and gold, royal blue, ivory and white, ‘kohl’ black and ‘alta’ red
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I wILL LOOk-ouT FoR… Some front-row regulars tell us about the designers they look forward to at WIFW SS’ 13
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located at the top floor of the South Point Mall, Rhino overlooks the swanky
neighbourhood of the Golf Course Road in Gurgaon. Enjoy live performances over a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres or savour its multi cuisine delicacies on its terrace, the hospitality at Rhino will ensure a Wow experience. Rhino is designed as an exciting journey through a volumetric play of spaces – the journey begins from the moment you step under the mammoth light feature which overlooks the dynamic double height area with a stage for live performances. This leads to an intimate single height area with the bar-overlooking the lush outdoors, and finally a relaxing outdoor dining area.
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A melting pot for like-minded people, Rhino is the place to be for great music and lip-smacking food.
Apart from Gauri & Nainika, I am very excited for Kanika Saluja’s collection. Nishi Singh
I am looking forward to see Manish Malhotra’s show. His collection would be very nice and elegant and is for a noble cause, since he is dedicating it to NGO Mijwan.Shabnam Singhal
Manish Malhotra’s shows are
always glamorous and his clothes look
totally different on ramp. Watching
his show is a sheer delight. However, I
won’t be able to see his collection this time.Promila Bahri
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