Here comes an extremely talented designer for whom making fashion statements is not something new. Designer Aki Narula has become quite famous for setting new bollywood trends, be it Rani’s kurtis in Bunty aur Bubly, Shahrukh’s knotted ties in Don or Kareena’s grunge look in Tashan. Now his recent-most offering being Bachna Ae Haseeno, has surely started showing an effect on the masses, with girls matching the hot trends of Bipasha and the guys imitating the cool looks of Ranbir. On asking Aki, he said, "It’s a great feeling to know that the audiences appreciate your work. I have always believed in keeping my creations trendy and hip, yet affordable. The outfits I make have a do-it-yourself approach and can be made by anyone through mixing and matching." It won’t be surprising to see the younger generation grabbing Aki’s new trends on seeing the new happy and gay duo of Abhishek and John in Dostana.  (SAMPURN)

First time India’s 9 leading jewellery brands are coming together in one show

Mumbai, May 7, 2008: Divas from the fashion world set the ramp on fire at TAN, adorned by jewellery only few are lucky enough to experience. Jesse Randhawa, Tapur Chatterji, Tupur Chatterji, Nethra  Raghuraman, Deepti Gujral, Mugdha Godse, Shonal Rawat, Shruti Agarwal, Shamita Singha, Aanchal Kumar, Sucheta Sharma, Deepa Chari, Hemangi Parte, Naseem Sheikh, Shubra Ayyapa, Alesia Raut  were seen on the ramp wearing some of the best jewellery collections from the biggest brands in the country along with their male counterparts Shawar Ali and Zulfi Sayed. Donning the first edition of India’s premier jewellery show – "TAN", the models sashay down the ramp at the plush Taj Land’s End. 
In attendance at TAN – The summer’s hottest show were the stars from Bollywood and icons from India Inc. Looking to deliver a lifestyle to fashionistas TAN redefined the concept of fashion shows by shifting the focus from clothes to Jewellery and accessories. On display at the event were nine themes put forward by nine leading jewellery brands and their designers. Each theme depicted a different collection signifying a different lifestyle.

The first of its kind jewellery show also had Mumbai first jewellery mall – ‘Jewel World’ as its presenting sponsor. Speaking on the synergies between the two Rajesh Vardhan, Managing Director, Vardhman Group says, "We are proud that Mumbai’s first Jewellery Mall is associated with India’s first jewellery show. The response that the show got is encouraging for every one! I am happy to note that the event organizers have ensured a place for men’s jewellery too, which is a trend that fast is catching up with Indian youth."
The people at 9to9 Events were inspired to come up with this concept when they realized that lifestyle extends way beyond clothes but unfortunately other aspects do not receive their due importance. According to Ritesh Bafna, Head, 9to9 Events the event is an effort of break the current clutter seen on the ramp today. He says, "We have several shows dedicated to fashion in terms of clothing but fashion and lifestyle extend beyond clothes. Jewellery and accessories make up a significant part of the lifestyle a person leads which is why the idea for TAN came up."

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Mehul Choksi, Chairman, Gitanjali Lifestyle said, "TAN is a great beginning. It is a unique platform where the giants of this industry representing their brands will come together. TAN is a great way to showcase the unity in the jewellery community."
The models were styled by designers Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor and choreographed by Shaikh Shaki . (SAMPURN)

Watch them as they talk about their lives, interests and what it takes to be a super model on ‘Vanity No Apologies’ on NDTV Good Times

This episode of Vanity No Apologies dwells into the lives of India’s supermodel twins Tapur and Tupur Chatterjee.

From their first assignment ever to reaching the peak of their career… the sisters discuss it all. Discover how the two of them share the love for fashion and yet in their personal time have distinctly different passions…also, don’t miss as they share some invaluable tips on how to become a supermodel. All this and more…

Get to know more about these pretty sisters in the forthcoming episode of Vanity No Apologies on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm and a repeat telecast on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 9.30 pm only on NDTV Good Times. -Sampurn Media

The first ever excellence in Indian Fashion Awards by a fashion magazine, the Marie Claire Fashion Awards saw the best designers of India participating in this magnum opus. The guests of honor were some of the top people from the internationally acclaimed brands right from Louis Vitton and Armani to Gucci and Chanel….
 
The jury for the Marie Claire Fashion Awards includes some of the most prominent names from the industry:  Fern Mallis, Sr.Vice President, IMG Fashion Worldwide; Rathi Vinay Jha, Director General, Fashion Design Council of India; Sunil Sethi, CEO, Sunil Sethi Design Alliance; Joseph Carle, Creative Director, International Editions – Marie Claire; Anil Chopra, Advisor, Beauty and Fashion, Hindustan Unilever Ltd; Harmeet Bajaj, Fashion Director, Marie Claire India and Dilip Cherian, Image Management Consultant. -(SAMPURN)

Expertise from experience

A set of women achievers that embody the new faces of change in skincare ~

Mumbai, 3rd October 2008: Pond’s, a brand synonymous with skincare the world over launched in a spectacular event for the first time ever it’s very own ‘The Beauty Council ….. Expertise with experience.

The Ponds Beauty Council represents a set of empowered women who are experts in their respective fields that span beauty, grooming, films, fashion, media, cosmetology and who have now come together to support Ponds in it’s effort to usher in a new era of change for Indian women all across the country.

Each of these faces has a story to tell, one of beauty and achievement, of experience and expertise and each one of them embodies the essence of Ponds, a brand that holds true to its reputation of the global face care expert.

The Pond’s Beauty Council, which will be collaborating on global and local levels, is set up to concentrate on internal and external expertise in the field of beauty and skin care as well as science – aiming to secure excellent future innovations and lending the brand a face to the world.

The Beauty Council by Ponds includes global and local experts.

On a global level, the Brand feels privileged to introduce Dr Michael Cheney, Unilever’s Skin Care Director, from the Global Technical Centre in Trumbull, USA and Esperanza Gaspar, from the Pond’s Beauty Centre in Madrid, Spain; among the first to enter the Pond’s Beauty Council.

Our India experts include Bollywood diva Mahima Chaudhury, the beautiful ex Miss India and successful model Waluscha Robinson, People magazine’s articulate Karishma Upadhyay, quintessential jewellery designer and fashion expert Queenie Dhody, grooming expert Rukshana Eisa, well-known cosmetologist Dr. Rashmi Shetty,  India’s top fashion designer Rina Dhaka and the elegant INX Media CEO Mrs. Indrani Mukherjea.

The ambience was mesmerizing with a gripping dance performance by Sandip Soprakar’s troupe, while each of the beauty council members were introduced. Rakshanda Khan who dazzled as host kept the guest thoroughly entertained.

Speaking on the occasion, General Manager, Skincare- Hindustan Unilever, Mr. Govind Rajan remarked “I am delighted to be present at this significant milestone in the Pond’s story in India. The brand council represents a set of women achievers who have reached the pinnacle of success in their respective fields. These are top notch experts who embody expertise and are now joining hands with Ponds, the face care expert. The Ponds Beauty council includes a panel of experts that will be collaborating on global and local levels, helping us bring more innovations for the Indian women and bringing alive the brand for our consumers. They will act as role models and represent the hopes and aspirations of women across the country. Pond’s has touched the lives of millions of Indian women and with the launch of our Beauty Council; we hope to touch a few more.”

 
With the launch of the Beauty Council, Ponds has further reinstated its leadership in the skincare category.

Earlier this year, after extensive R & D and technological advancements, Pond’s globally relaunched itself and introduced completely new products, new packaging and revolutionary new ingredients which underlines its promise and commitment to providing Indian women with innovative breakthrough skincare solutions and delivering superior products.

The brand has a great heritage of being a trusted brand for millions of women across the world and has successfully transformed itself into a face care expert with holistic products across all face care needs, from anti ageing, skin lightening, basic care, oil control to anti acne ranges.

ABOUT POND’S:

Pond’s is a global face care expert that has a presence in 58 countries and strong presence in the three top face care countries – Japan, Korea and the US – making it a skin care brand to reckon with. The Pond’s International skincare range is already a confidante and advisor of women who are in control of their lives, looks and environment.

The brand boasts of state-of-the-art R&D facilities led from New York, Tokyo, Madrid and Mumbai helping it create international beauty solutions for the discerning woman. The Pond’s philosophy is based on the application of leading-edge technology to face care. By combining this with an intimate understanding of the woman’s skin care needs and requirements, Pond’s delivers results women can see and feel. -(SAMPURN)

Recently held “Kaun Banegi Miss Mumbai ‘09” was a grand success as it was a great platform that offered a national stage to young emerging models. This competition was divided into two main categories one was “Teen Miss Mumbai” which was for under 18 girls and the other one was “Miss Mumbai”. Media gathered in large number and there were about 600 people as audience.

Moshmi Savrna was crowned as “Teen Miss Mumbai” by Aditi Sharma and the winning crown of “Miss Mumbai” was given to Varuna Devika.

There were 21 models who walked the ramp in both Western and Indian clothes gracefully and various program were held where they showcased their talent by dancing the night away. Upcoming choreographer Ganesh Hiwarkar did the choreography of these songs beautifully.

Some of the distinguished jury members like Aditi Sharma (Artist-winner of zee cine star ki khoj), Sarvar Ahuja (Actor-winner of Zee cine star ki khoj) were looking for someone who has an ambition to be a successful model, with her fullest potential, presence and also who can carry the clothes well on the ramp and they saw that in both the models who won the crown.

-Sampurn Media