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Sprawling villa in
Dubai, home to Manish Malhotra store
Manish Malhotra
recently launched his first store in the glamorous city of Dubai.
Superstars Kareena Kapoor and Urmila Matondkar attended the launch and
lent full support to friend and design guru Manish Malhotra as Dubai’s
glitterati oohed and aahed at the beauty and design element of the
spacious villa that is now home to the Manish Malhotra flagship store. The
villa, white in all in splendor is spread spaciously over two levels and
also boasts of an outer area with a sea blue swimming pool surrounded by a
lavishly manicured lawn. The inner sanctum of the villa, done up in
trademark Manish Malhotra coral blue, white and glass showcases the
designers aesthetic sense in all areas of design. Says Manish on the
occasion of the store opening, “The store will cater to a diverse
audience, particularly the fashion conscious Arab community who can choose
from a range of specially designed shells, abhayas and jalabiyas. My
latest diffusion collection that is modern, minimalist and grand will also
appeal to Dubai’s cosmopolitan environment.”
Monsoon Revelry at
“Mogra”
Mogra, the fashion
store at Quorum Phoenix Mills, Mumbai presents its new Collections for the
forthcoming festive season. Mogra (started by Gayatri Ruia in July 2004)
houses collections from several designers and labels, both known as well
as upcoming.
This Monsoon, designers
presenting their creations in high prêt and diffusion wear at Mogra
include: Meghna K. Umaima Khorakiwala and Babita Malkani while Jewellery
by Ameesha Khanna and Accessories by Alisha & Twisha Chinai (of “Bea”)
will also make their dazzling debut at “Mogra”. Another important
highlight is the announcement of Mogra’s support to ‘Anando”, a charitable
initiative that works with disadvantaged children.
Chic Statement by
Aza
Aza, South Mumbai’s
sought after fashion destination showcased a preview of the monsoon
collection by one of Bollywood’s favourite designers and trendsetters
Rocky S.
Rocky S Noir will now
retail from Aza at Altamount Road, Mumbai. The new collection at Aza under
his prêt label Rocky S Noir is meant for the fashion conscious urbanite
who loves the whole “feel” of being innocently beautiful and yet has a
contrastingly sexy look. Aza showcased the Rocky S Noir new collection, a
striking presentation of layered georgette and chiffon skirts teamed with
embellished feminine tops that range from halters to togas to empire line
baby doll blouses. Naughty shorts, hot pants, now in vogue Bermudas, and
Rocky’s signature denim jeans with large doses of sequined flowers and
even an embroidered Lolita on them are also a part of the collection.
Inspired by the look of the 40s and 70s the colours favoured are neutrals
with deep pastels like pink, champagne, greens with large doses of vibrant
red and black. Embellished with crystals and pearls there is a lavish use
of lace for layering with many of the garments topped with three
dimensional flowers.
Eternal Energy
A timeless collection
with clean, spare, lines, breaking away from colour.... soothing
refreshing, gentle and sensitive, expressed only in shades of natural
whites set off against deep black.... a season of stark contrasts. The
dark, night shy hit up with iridescence, providing a perfect foil for the
pristine elegance of soft, charming neutrals, two sides of natures walking
in balance. The energy flow expresses itself in garments which allow free
movement in silhouettes like loose, high waist trousers, tunics, shorts,
with interesting share and colour details, tulip cuts, yoked a - line
skirts, layered saris in interesting drapes, cinched jackets and much
more.... Especially interesting is a beautiful pair of ivory layered
chiffon and georgette samurai pants, which when wrapped around flow with
Zen energy. The romantic soul of the 80’s is brought back in fabrics like
linen, georgettes, chiffons and special blend of silk linen.
Couture range by
Preeti Chandra for GFO
A Garden that spilled over to couture…
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