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October 9–13, 2013 Hall No. 18 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Day 1, Wednesday – October 9, 2013

Day 3, Friday – October 11, 2013

Day 2, Thursday – October 10, 2013

SHOW SCHEDULESpring-Summer 2014

Day 4, Saturday – October 12, 2013

Day 5, Sunday – October 13, 2013

I would like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors, buyers, designers and affiliates for the unmitigated support they have given us, and for helping us make WIFW a behemoth success.

Welcome once again to WIFW, and have a great Week.

Sunil Sethi,President,

Fashion Design Council of India

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GGreetings of the Season!Welcome to Wills Lifestyle India Fashion

Week Spring Summer 2014.We, at the Fashion Design Council of India

are delighted to present the finest of India’s fashion talent – a mix of celebrated and young upcoming designers at this edition’s runway. It’s time again to celebrate the creative impulses that define the coming season of fashion. It also reaffirms our commitment to the cause of fashion, to the industry and to each one of you.

The five-day long extravaganza brings forth the best that Indian fashion has to offer; the multilayered event will also focus on strengthening the business of fashion and map its upward trajectory.

This time it has many interesting elements, which will rev up the week. A unique alliance with the Australian High Commission will see Australian designers team up with Indian weavers to present their collection inspired by Indian handlooms.

The latest edition of WIFW will witness 115 designers, 48 models, 80 hair & make-up artists, 5 choreographers, 200 buyers and a support staff of around 650 personnel work on the event as sartorial gurus will present their collections that will be a heady combination of elegance and wearability. Besides being the host of this bi-annual event our purpose is to be a bridge between talented designers and enthusiastic buyers, who have taken Indian fashion beyond its shores. Each year the event has grown in stature creating new benchmarks and establishing Indian designers on global fashion stage.

12:45 PM Hi 5 by Ankyra by Priyanka Kakkar, Josh Goraya, Shweta Kapur, Vedangi Agarwal, Verb by Pallavi Singhee

MSA 2

2:00 PM Dolly J, Joy Mitra, Vaishali S MSA 14:00 PM Soltee by Sulakshana, Virtues by Ashish

Viral & VikrantMSA 1

9:30 PM Wills Lifestyle Finale MSA 2

12:45 PM Hi 5 by Autre by Gautam Gupta, Niharika Sharma, Poonam Dubey, Rinku Sobti, The Next Episode by Shantanu Singh

2:00 PM Abdul Halder, Rehane MSA 23:15 PM Nikhita – Mynah Design, Ritesh Kumar,

Surendri by Yogesh ChaudharyMSA 1

4:30 PM Hemant & Nandita, Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan

MSA 2

5:45 PM Charu Parashar, Rabani & Rakha MSA 17:00 PM Krishna Mehta MSA 28:15 PM Péro by Aneeth Arora MSA 19:30 PM Fiama Sponsor Show MSA 2

3:15 PM Niket & Jainee, Prama by Pratima Pandey, Rajdeep Ranawat

MSA 1

3:15 PM Akaaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta, Paromita Banerjee

MSA 1

4:30 PM Pia Pauro, Shivan & Narresh MSA 25:45 PM Manish Gupta, Samant Chauhan MSA 17:00 PM am:pm by Ankur & Priyanka Modi, Amit

AggarwalMSA 2

8:15 PM Pankaj & Nidhi MSA 19:30 PM Rahul Mishra MSA 2

3:15 PM Opening Show by Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal Masaba

MSA 1

4:30 PM Annaikka by Kanika Saluja, Urvashi Kaur MSA 25:45 PM Nachiket Barve, Nida Mahmood MSA 17:00 PM Geisha Designs by Paras & Shalini MSA 28:15 PM Special Show MSA 19:30 PM Gauri & Nainika, Malini Ramani MSA 2

WIFW4:30 PM Bodice by Ruchika Sachdev, Jenjum Gadi,

MrinaliniMSA 2

5:45 PM Dev r Nil, Zubair Kirmani MSA 17:00 PM Payal Pratap, Sanchita MSA 28:15 PM Namrata Joshipura MSA 19:30 PM Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna MSA 2

Photo credit: Taras Taraporvala (Tarasphotographer.c0m)

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The ‘business of fashion’ will once again commence as the WIFW kick-starts today. Here is a sneak-peek of what will be seen in the days to come...

grand OPEnInG

MrinAlini

The SS’14 collection for the designer

Mrinalini is a play on–de-saturate– and revolves around the idea of peeling off the layers of artificial varnish to reveal the natural tones underneath. This collection offers a variety of lounge dresses, wedge hemlines, wood block jackets and window pane shirts. The colour palette is in the tones of wood, white sand, tan, stone and gravel.

riteSh KuMAr

The season sees the return of paradox paradigms in Ritesh Kumar’s collection as his Paranoia trilogy comes to an

end. Silhouettes are long and linear, and often layered with light weight jackets, shrugs and wraps cropped at waist or ankle. Wraps are translated as overlapping crisscross lines on the surface. Colour palette is neutral with a lot of greys and stark black and white. Dip dyeing (ombre) is engineered for a technical print like appeal. The story ends with serendipitous handcrafted flower clothing in signature elastic tape construction.

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CoLLECTIon HIGHLIGHTS:

• It is an escape line• Layering of garments • Earthy colour palate• Lounge dresses


• Wrap is a key word in dresses and jacket shapes • Balanced asymmetry in cut and texture• Layering with fragile organza transparency • Use of dip dyeing for print like appeal

Counter a trend, break a fad and do it

your way.

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The collection portrays ingenious craftsmanship and innovative

textures. It wears an ornate look while clutching on to the mystery of baroque and exquisite mughal artworks woven delicately into the ensembles. Sheer abounds and intricate hand cutwork and velvet yarns lend a touch of cherished luxury. A distinguished sense of style is portrayed through soft pastels like yellows, greys, aqua, peach, sand and lime. The cuts are flowy and elegant to bring out the mellow side of the femme fatale.

MAniSh GuPtA

Mix ‘n’ match your

outfits.

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• Mellow pastels • Sheer fabrics • Mughal artworks

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Wear solid colour layers with embel-lished sheer.

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Taking inspiration from lagoons, populated with expanse of chalky white corals, like

buildings in the busy city of Manhattan, Paras & Shalini’s SS’14 collection is peaceful and gentle signifying a new start. The same is reflected in the colour palette, which consists of soft aqua, sand, chalky corals, morning blush with dashes of neon. The textures also have lacy patterns similar to corals, spray of neons, play of transparencies and opacities and shadows.

GeiShA DeSiGnS by PArAS & ShAlini


• Colours include soft aqua, sand, chalky corals, morning blush with dashes of neon.

• Coral like lacy patterns in the textures.• Play of transparencies and opacities and

shadows.

Don’t be afraid to go

sheer.

Style Tip

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Inspired by the beauteous style of using knotting, twisting and roping coupled with her trademark filigree of 3-Dimensional

embroidery techniques, Rinku Sobti’s latest collection is meant for city women. Accordingly, the designer has used elements of contemporary silhouettes and styling. Perfect detailing with the trademark 3-Dimensional embroideries have made the garments unique where modernity meets with traditional artisan techniques. A lot of effort has been put in to transform fabric into knots, eventually translating into a luxurious ensemble.


• Includes maxis, gowns, jackets, jumpsuits and dresses.• Colour palette is bright, full of vitality and liveliness.• Use of 3-Dimensional embroideries.

rinKu Sobti

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Wear jackets with contrast-

ing pants.

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Modern and edgy styles juxtaposed with prints and embroideries drawn from bidriwork, jamewars,

chintz and hints of phulkari motifs in a burst of colours make Tarun Tahiliani’s SS’14 collection the ideal choice to enjoy the summer. Besides the signature Tarun Tahiliani draped saris, breezy dhoti pants, chic gilets, kurtas and tunics, the collection houses an exciting range of styles. An elegant new innovation, the kurta with the attached dupatta for the always-on-the-move modern woman and the flowy cape kurta that sits gracefully on the shoulders add style and grace to the collection, which retains a fun-filled, breezy feel.

tArun tAhiliAni


• Elegant kurtas with attached dupattas.• Amalgamation of prints and embroideries.• Modern and edgy feel.

Always dress in what suits

you best.

Style TipKheM by KhuShboo & PreM

Nature and life has served as a continuous source of inspiration for KHEM since the beginning. Thinking

& Dreaming Blue— KHEM’s SS’14 line is a succession of images, ideas, emotions and sensations that occur involuntarily in the conscious and subconscious mind.

This season, the garments are decidedly evening-centric with ladylike cocktail

tunics and swooping floor length dresses. The silhouettes are loose and inviting with standouts such as fluttering long dresses with train backs

and short fronts.


• Use of Dip-dyeing technique.• Asymmetric hems.• Long and free-flowing dresses.


• Use of hand spun and hand woven Kesa paat of Assam. • Focus on khadi and cotton from Kolkata. • Complex hand weaving methods

create a fine fabric. • White used for surface texturing.

Interpreting the philosophy

of life through her collection ‘Anhad’ -The Source of cosmos, designer Vaishali S offers an impressive compilation. The layers, silhouettes and details of the garments create a flow through a pattern, which keeps changing. The colour story progresses between white, off white, blue, grey and black. The collection inherits the viewers point of view allowing them to relate to it with their own understanding, experience and appeal of the moment.

VAiShAli S

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For summers the key is to

keep it simple.

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This ready-to-wear SS’14 collection is called Denim Revisited. The collection

is stocked with clothes for zealous men and women. It has highlights like unripe edged

denim cords, tropic pants, fine blouses paired with delicate saree and slim midi skirts that give the ensembles a polished appearance. The colour palette is full of hues of blue and green mixed well with basic whites. The three dimensional structure created to add to the line define a new level of creativity. It’s a daring collection that gives a sense of fearless attitude.


• Embellishments and 3-D adornments.• Silk and denim strips used for abstract styling. • Use of raw denim. • Silk and chanderi used for construction.

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niKet & JAinee

Revisit denims in

fusion style.

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• Draped patterns• Pastel colours • Batik and katha embroidery techniques

Rimi nayak’s collection–Miss Type–narrates the story of a vulnerable lady who hides her scars deep down

inside her heart and braves the world with a smile. Drawing inspiration from her resilience and courage, the collection reflects pastel shades of ice blue, sea green and peach story and its silhouettes. Summer tunics in draped patterns, long dresses and printed sarees form the heart of the silhouettes and their subtle design in terms of drapes and cuts along with several hand-done techniques add an understated elegance to its fluidity. Crepe, georgette, cotton, satin, along with hand-woven cotton fabrics, form the base of the collection.

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riMi nAyAK

Keep it simple and

elegant.

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Wear your ethnic language

with style.

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Breed Blue—the SS’14 collection by Ashish, Viral & Vikrant is a tribute to Homegrown natural Indigo. The

colour, which was once India’s pride, has become a faded memory—almost all Indigo prints available in the market are a product of dye imported from Europe. In their latest collection, the designers have used homegrown indigo processed and fermented naturally in India. one can see a mix of contemporary fusion silhouettes mainly in Ivory and Indigo. Kantha and Aari embroidery is used extensively. Through this bold step, the designers have taken a bold step to revive the beauty of natural Homegrown Indigo and save the eco system.

VirtueS by AShiSh, VirAl & ViKrAnt


• Use of homegrown Indigo.• Mix of contemporary fusion silhouettes.• Extensive use of Kantha and Aari embroidery.

Annaikka by Kanika Saluja unveils ‘Shivoham, where the designer seeks to attain equilibrium by delving deep into her

inner being. She taps into her consciousness and grapples with awakening, turmoil, confusion and destruction. This is followed by a feeling of calm and recovery that takes her a step closer to nirvana. With her outer illusions fading and inner universe rising, her thoughts shape her silhouettes, her drapes link to her dreams and her inner light paints her attire and it all mingles into a creative canvas of expression. This is explored through a touch of metallic, crimson reds, greys, oranges and greens. The collection is a bit of punk meets rock and the result is an array of gowns, skirts with thigh-high slits, jackets and palazzo pants.


• Gowns and high slits in skirts • Dream-like drapes • Lashings of metallic and rust

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Be the creator of your canvas. Let fashion be

you!

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• Muscle back tops, short skirts, vintage lace halter-tops, body. suits, poplin pants, palazzos with high slits.

• Use of summer fabrics like cotton and natural silks. • A mix of bright on muted backgrounds.

Pallavi Mohan’s SS’14 collection—Board Walk Grit—is a tribute to those who have the courage to break the mould and aren’t

afraid of conveying their personal sense of style. The collection weaves a story around the delicate sheer with a wide array of fabrics like jersey, cotton mesh, georgette, chiffon, silk and lace. A combination of print and tie & dye adds a splash of colour to balance the subdued tones. Acid yellows, real indigo, ecru merging into beige, powder blue, metallic tints rule her collection. The delicacy of ombre dyeing, embroidery, beaded embellishments, patchwork, raw edges, tape work and hand-threaded work with cable knits adds a sensual appeal to the collection.

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not So SeriouS by PAllAVi MohAn

Stick to easy drapes and

befriend layering.

Style Tip

The SS’14 collection by Dolly

J is all about minimalism. However, bringing the designer’s signature flair to the collection are the larger than life accents that add to the line. Inspired by the French queen Marie Antoinette and her lavish lifestyle, love for dressing up and regal persona, this collection reflects the grandeur with the help of Indian craftsmanship and fine textiles. The colour pallete ranges from cream to coral and black.


• Exquisite use of lace. • Statement making highlight accents. • Indian embroideries.


• Rich satins and breezy chiffons. • Conventional colours. • Insect-inspired elements.

Jenjum Gadi has deliberately committed himself to exploring

beauty in unconventional corners. His SS’14 collection, titled Insecta-the Insect, is a delightful showcasing of his belief that there is always some beauty in what is seemingly ugly or creepy! Thus, his series celebrates how he looks at and feels about insects. The collection not only depicts their beauty, mystery and vibrancy but also the simplicity of insects and how they create a balance in nature. Mysterious satins, simple organzas and flat chiffons in black, white, red and blue lend a new perspective on creepy crawlies.

JenJuM GADi

AnnAiKKA by KAniKA SAluJA

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In fashion nothing is

over the top or too subtle.

Style Tip

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Go organic and sport home

grown fabrics and dyes.

Style Tip

Dolly J

Minimalism is the key.

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Designer debutants Josh Goraya and Vedangi Agarwal will showcase their collections at

The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW). The competition which was organised by the CCI – Cotton Council International – is meant to encourage young designers to work with cotton.

Perfect Platform Speaking about their excitement

at showcasing at the Fashion Week Josh Goraya had this to say: “Working with CCI and FDCI has provided us with a fantastic plat-form to showcase our collections at WIFW and to incorporate high quality cottons into our collections.” Vedangi Agarwal added: “Working with CCI has opened my

Perfect Harmony

CreationsCotton

In a first of its kind initiative, the FDCI is proving to be a plat-form for young designers who are working on cotton. The de-signers, who are the winners of the ‘Lets Design’ competition, organised by the CCI – Cotton Council International – will unveil their collections at the Fashion Week on october 13.

Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts

An annual festival that takes place in June each year, the Glastonbury Festival attracts not only the world’s biggest names in the industry, but also goes beyond the world of music. notable names at this festival include Coldplay, U2, Arctic Mon-keys, The Rolling Stones and more.http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/June 25-29 2014

Rainforest World Music Festival An annual three-day music festival, celebrat-

ing the diversity of world music in Kuching, Sar-awak, Malaysia. Artists include Akasha, Bisserov Sisters, Startijenn, Warsaw Village Band.http://rwmf.net/June 20-22 2014

Tomorrowland Festival one of the largest electronic dance festivals

held in the town of Boom, Belgium, the festival sees some of the major electronica world artists. names like David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Swedish House Mafia make it a treat for dance enthusiasts. www.tomorrowland.comJuly 26–28 2014

Delhi International Jazz Festival Held in the national capital, this four-day

festival is ideal for the jazz connossieur and those who want to enter the world of jazz. The music is a diverse medley from artistes such as Dhruv Ghanekar, the Poland-based new Bone Quintet Band, South Africa-based The new South-Africa Jazz Collective, Amarat and much more.https://www.facebook.com/DelhiInternational-JazzFestivalMarch 14-18 2014

Isle of Wight Festival This is a rock and alternative-rock festival held in England, that has a rich history of world re-nowned musicians such as Bob Dylan, The Who, Joe Cocker, Pink Floyd to more modern names such as Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi in the pres-ent day. With an artist line-up that is increasing every year, this festival is a must visit. www.isleofwightfestival.com/June 14-16, 2014

eyes to the breadth of possibilities in cotton, which has allowed me to grow as a designer.”

Sending a Message Members of the fashion fraternity

felt that the rise of young designers interested in working in cotton, sent an important message to the rest of the industry. It also encouraged upcoming designers. As Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI stated, “FDCI has always been supportive of emerging talent and keeping our commitment

to the winning design-ers of the show “Let’s Design”, we look forward to seeing what these young designers have to present”. Agnieszka Fijol, head of consumer marketing in India for CCI, added, “Josh and Vedangi

“FDCI has always been supportive of emerging talent and we look forward to seeing what these young designers have to present.”

are great advocates for cotton. They are using high quality fabrics in their collections and we’re delighted to be working with them.”

Thread bare Conceptualised by CCI to edu-

cate and inspire young designers to work with cotton, Cotton Council International’s ‘Let’s Design’ has grown to become one of India’s premier design com-petitions. As far as the designers go, viewers will find a refreshing change in both the col-lections. Influenced by the writing of American feminist Valerie Solanas, Josh uses his collection to showcase equality be-tween men and women through the contrasts of stiff drapes juxtaposed with delicate fabric treatments such as thread embroidery.

In her collection, Vedangi choose to focus on the theme of “Aurora” which means sunrise or the Roman goddess at dawn. not surprisingly then, an orange haze on the horizon dominates the collection, with soft feminine lines in soft pastel tones. The slight tints of gold shim-mer bring a touch of glamour to the entire collection.

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” This well known quote from Friedrich Nietzsche sums up the attitude of all music lovers. To ensure that your life never becomes a mistake, we have provided what we think are some of the best music festivals from all round the world. Read and enjoy!

Speak“namrata Joshipura has

been one of my favourite designers. Her collection is trendy and hip and the

clean silhouettes make the clothes even more

desirable.”

“I am enthusiastic about Tanieya Khanuja

and nikita. Their collection exudes youth

while creativity and innovation is clearly

reflected in their clothes.”

“The designer’s collection that I’m eagerly looking forward to is Urvashi Kaur. Her clothes have a young and fresh feel with nice cuts which I absolutely love!”

Celebs

Promila Bahri

nishi Singh

Kitty Kalra

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Golden foil on dresses, golden frocks and embellished overcoats suggest an era of flamboyance for 2014. Designer Mode Dailies looks at the upcoming trends that are likely to dominate ramps and streets in the coming year.

Goldnew pinkis the

runways. Perfectly designed for the tall and thin woman, the pleats which move with the body, was seen on the catwalk at Lanvi and the Chloe shows.

Death of MinimalismThe other noticeable trend was the visibility of

women. Breaking away the accepted norm which often showcases the “slick bland minimal look” especially for springwear, Prada went out of its way to turn in a bold, sporty and embellished collection, especially in the outerwear. Prada was not alone. At the Celine show in Paris, Phoebe Philo waved a long goodbye to her trademark minimal, chic but wearable clothes by providing colourful motifs influenced by street art, especially graffiti.

Rise of the Power Woman From string vests, below the knee pleated

skirts with uneven hems the collection suggested the “visible woman” would be the trend dominating runways across the world. Perhaps the collections are inspired by some real life events. With Marigay Mckee leaving Harrods to become the president of US retail giant Saks and Stacey Cartwright, former Burberry finance director looking set to become the new CEo

of Harvey nichols, power women are definitely go-ing to be in the public eye in 2014.

“Golden” Era The abandonment

of subtle could also be seen in the choice of colours. Designers across

the board deliberately did away with subtle tones of cream and even pink – a must choice for every wom-an’s wardrobe in the past – and focused unashamedly on in-your-face golden foil yellow. With golden party frocks dominating the ramp at Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent, the era of flamboyance seems to have come back.

Jean MutationAccompanied by a chic hair parting – no not

the goody goody side parting of yesteryear – and

he Paris Fashion Week showcased just what was likely to dominate the ramps and streets across the world for 2014. Biker jackets, glitter and grunge marked the welcome end of minimalism, while Coco-Chanel’s ‘painting’ swimsuits and clutch bags styled as portfolios suggested that art would be the new fashion this year.

Perfect Pleats Considering that designer Alexander Mc-

Queen has been named as the new sponsor of the London Art Fair, later this month, this trend is only likely to get bigger and more innovative. Fashioni-stas had plenty to rejoice over, as the Issey Miyake pleat came back out of hibernation and onto the

Designers did away with pink and focused unashamedly on in-your-face golden foil yellowT

Designer focussed on the ‘visible woman’ which was shown by an embellished over coat

The end of minimalism can be seen through the dash of colour at the Paris Fashion Week

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slick biker jackets, bad was very much the new good this year. Another noticeable trend that should dominate street fashion next year is the advent of patchwork jeans. Showcased by Junya Watanabe,

these jeans, which are straight leg and arty, could thankfully end the boring mono-toned jeans that we have been seeing for far too long on the

streets.

Sharp curve ahead The welcome result of all these trends is the

return of femininity. The accentuation of colour and the emphasis on hourglass curves and

breast-hugging bodices, suggested that the sensual but street-smart woman was back with a bang. The other noticeable trend was the elaborate work on the skirt. Showcased in an array of styles, the skirt provided many fashion watchers had been crying out for a long time – colour, style and elegance.

Water is the best wayno fashion collection can ever be complete

without a salute to the summer. In the past, this has invoked safari chic, garden parties and florals and this year too summer translates into a tribute to the ocean. Designers choose to play with the theme, with one designer focusing on fisherman’s hats and peacoats, while another showcasing womens’ sandals with diving mermaids for heels. Conservation too was an issue with Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, bringing out a surf-themed collection, with a slogan T-shirt, clearly aimed at raising money to stop the campaign against over-fishing.

Arty Jeans: Straight jeans are

out. Add a little bit of colour to

your jeans through patchwork art

embellished overcoats:

Signalling the rise of the power woman,

these coats also signal the end of

minimalism

Golden Wonder: Flamboyance is in as golden frocks make

an appearance on the ramp

bad is Good: Biker jeans, glitter

and grunge put an end to tweed

overcoats.

The emphasis on hourglass curves and breast-hugging bodices, suggested that the sensual but street-smart woman was back

Flamboyance was in as golden dresses (left) and motifs on purses (above) were the new trend

Art dresses (left) were a common theme and street fashion (right) indeed the tweed over coat era

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Fitness FirstHow important is dance to your health regimen?

Dancing is my meditation. It is something that is a spiritual experience for me and it helps me unwind and soothe my nerves. I very rarely get the time to go to spas. Because of a hectic schedule my non-working hours are solely dedi-

cated to my family and kids. But, once in a while I don’t mind a relax-ing massage at the spa.

What does it take to be a good mother and a successful professional at the same time?

It is tough because we always want to give our 200 percent to both work and our family. The two tips I would like to give to a woman balancing both the worlds is prioritizing life and time management. According to me, if you can just get your priorities right and schedule your work you will have enough time for the family.

What’s next on your agenda?As you may know my husband Ram

and I have recently launched RnM Mov-ing Pictures Ltd., a media and content

company. The first major offering from our com-pany is “dancewithmadhuri.com”, an online dance academy where my fans and dance enthusiasts can learn dancing from me. I am very passionate about it and we have plans to expand the acad-emy and teach different genres of dance.

What makes you go that extra mile?Passion for my work, art and the love of my

fans makes me give that extra effort and strive harder every day. Luckily I get to wake up every day and do something that I enjoy doing thor-oughly. The kind of support, appreciation and love that I receive from my fans gives me the encour-agement to try harder and strive for more.

best Stress buster: Kathak riyaaz

best holiday Destination:

Bahamas & Maldiveshealth tip:

Eat five small mealsbest Product: Olay Regenerist

for my skin

DanCing Queen Madhuri Dixit nene reveals her secret to her great health and juggling being a star and mother at the same time.

Dating? Not Really You would think a model’s social

life would be great. no. In fact, many men don’t approach models thinking they are too pretty/ rich/glamourous to go out with them. “We are just like other girls,” a model wails. But many men apparently don’t think so.

Endless Wait Many people see models walking

on the ramp wearing the best clothes and conclude they are living the life. That isn’t true. Many junior models talk about how their lives are comprised of long hours of waiting by the phone for work, how they must spend lots of time and money on work-ing out, getting the right tan and look in an industry where you might/might not make it.

Staying Secure This is one of the biggest night-

mares for a model. often required to work late hours, models, especially female models, face the possibility

of harassment. often many of them don’t have transport so commuting in auto-rickshaws is the only option. It’s a tough job but such issues are par for the course.

Height IssuesThe world is not kind to short

people but it is especially unkind to tall ones. Seats in public transport, air-planes are too small, marital prospects in India are tough (as few people want the bride towering over the groom). on top of that “ordinary” people are not too kind to models, often believing the stereotypes are true.

People think a model’s life is glamourous. Here are

some reasons why that isn’t so.

Fit For FESTIVITIES

Here are some unusual ways to stay fit while binging during the festive period.

With the festive season upon us, binge eating and drinking is likely to become the norm. From mandatory sweetmeats, to must-have red meats, to drinking late into the night with family ensures that sad feeling when you can’t fit into your favourite trousers. Is there any way to be able to enjoy yourself and still remain fit? Yes.

Dates & Tight Clothes Celebrity fitness trainer Vinod Channa says that one way of

preparing for the festive season is to minimise the damage. “In the festive season the variety of food on offer is especially sweet and fried food. To avoid taking in excess fat, try adding splenda or other sweetners instead of sugar. Also, whenever you can, go in for fruit to make you food taste sweet. Dates especially are an excel-lent option.”

Shalini Bhargava, a fitness trainer in Mumbai’s prestigious JG fitness centre agrees and adds. “Wear your favourite tight outfits when going out during the festive season. They will automatically make you conscious of what you eat and drink.”

Sweet Tooth in the MorningExperts also point out that if one is partying, there are a couple of things that

one should bear in mind. If you are eating Indian food, then ensure that you opt for the chicken or lamb piece without the gravy with dal and vegetables. As for drinking, fitness expert Vernon Aguiar says. “Take sweets on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, or after some activity. This way the carbohydrates will not be converted to fat but instead will be effectively used in burning energy.”

Yoga for hangovers! Coming to activity, all experts are in agreement that there is no way that you can

survive the onslaught of the festive season without exercise. According to fitness trainer Althea Shah, from Gold’s Gym India, “If you walk or jog regularly, add an extra 15 minutes to burn the extra calories you may consume during the festivities.” As for curing hang-overs, Shah adds, “Yoga can be one of the best fitness routines after late night partying, as it promotes detoxification, which helps relieve headaches and stomachaches.”

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The voyage to the hy-pothetical world has a sense of opulence with layers and volumes of fabrics. The treatments of georgettes, satins, dupions and velvets added regal dynamism, while kaftan bodies induced the sense of freedom. Design elements such as button holes are here to provide aesthetics and not functionality. Vibrant phulkari with umpteen colorful threads, metal mesh working out to be crucial and highlighting the important areas gives a sense of authority. The trousers are experimental with low crotches and pleats. All-over head to toe printed ensembles was a visual delight, with a mix of Persian and Japanese in-fluence. Coloured fringes and jaaliwork were the other elements that stood out.

The silhouettes are bigger yet curvy, there’s fun and quirkiness added to chicer surfaces. A palette of solid maroons, mustards with reds add coziness to the enigmatic weather. Classy floor sweeping gowns cel-ebrate feminism to greater heights. Luxurious chiffons and satins give out coun-try-side appeal. The peas-ant silhouettes are twisted a slight androgynous way with chequered patterns and angular hemlines. Most awaited psychedelic 70’s are prominently mak-ing a come back with colors and prints. Evidently visible livelier prints with uni-color bases give a hint of edgy street smart attitude.

Experimentation was the key, sequins, dabka-work and thread embroideries ruled. Brighter and love-struck colours, with tonal variations ranging from oranges to various reds were prominent, while saffron took centre stage. Indian silhouettes like multiple paneled tunics and anarkalis were eagerly sought after while features such as dori-tie ups brought in that element of desire. Basic shades like charcoal black in-corporated with techniques like bandhani are highlighted with rich embroideries in burnt orange and deep blues. on the one side chikan-kari and gota-work plays a crucial role, while on the other, faux furs, draped sarongs and long sarees offers the sense of volume. Diagonal color blocking is another exciting feature. There is a great concoction of surfaces - see through bases are teamed well with opaque fabrics to evoke the harmonious sentiments.

Minimalism teamed with boldness worked wonders. Intricate textures on en-sembles teamed with loud accessories such as tiaras and headgears were the rage last season. All-over African motifs accentu-ated with feathers and multicolored beads made an ideal ensemble for icy winters. There was a para-digm shift, with another dimension added, making the colors look three-dimensional. Boxy silhou-ettes had broad borders, while leather surfaces showcased crispness and sensuality. The highlight of the season was the fu-sion of pop-art and tribal designs while Braille script effect on monochromatic surfaces represented the subtle theme.

Icy chill with aquamarine blues, purples and peaches was the theme for the win-ter. A sense of geometry came into light with a skill-ful combination of minis-cule and larger prints. The solids this season played bases and borders, while the colour grouping of yellows, greens and sky greys looked eloquent. A few other elements like pleats and bolder yokes portrayed a greater sense of importance, while vel-vet looked really authentic juxtaposed with a satin surface. Ikkat motifs were artistically placed on big-ger shapes such as cross-over trenches. Waist coats teamed with high-necks looked ultra modern.

Winters are enthusing and the most awaited season of the year. While others may seek shelter and hibernate, for the fearless its time to dare the chill and rejuvenate. Mohit V Bhardwaj takes a look back at the trends that made the last Fashion Week memorable.

Looking Back

Nature’s Diktat Being Bold

Opulent Fabrics

Bohemian Stroke

Romance Prevails

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In an alternative universe, a cutesy geek toys with the idea of a time machine. He remem-bers Star Trek dialogues like the back of his

hand. His favourite food is a chewy cheese pizza while swearing eternal love for his play station. And his idea of romance is

participat- ing in a mathematics quiz with his beloved. Even his pick-up lines involve calculating square roots and dividing decimal digits to get the drift. And, hey, no knock-knock jokes about Doctor Who. They take

the show very seriously. Love has poured in from unexpect-

ed quarters for Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory and for the odd and endear-ing Abed and Troy from Community whose rela-tionship is as strong (and fragile) as their blanket forts. Even Cumberbatch as Sherlock has been welcomed with dewy eyes and fluttering hearts. Here’s to Geek Gods! And if you still don’t believe us. We will throw in some very mainstream names that have donned the ‘geek look’… Justin Timberlake, Ben Whishaw, David Beckham et al.

Look at the world through their broad-rimmed glasses and you will find beauty in braces and corduroy. We assure you.

1In order to please the Delhi palate for Punjabi cuisine,

there is a new destination in the nCR region – Paranda at Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund – inspired by our very own

land of five rivers, Punjab. Smell the flavours, feel the textures, hear the sounds of the landscape from where they were drawn. Enjoy the fine art of robust Punjabi cooking here.

Themes of soil, water, fire, charcoal and the forest stake claim on the menu to reflect the infusion of nature on the plate in Paranda. Simplicity here is the key ingredi-ent, a trait that is synonymous with the cuisine at the Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund.

Right from the life-size truck placed in the restaurant to the old-world radio gracing one of the walls, Paranda offers the real feel of Punjab – right from its ingredient ingenuity to flawless execution. Experience an emotive,

intense, liberating way of eating with your fingers, to get the real feel of the place.

The menu features dishes from the province of Punj(five) + ab(water), richly influenced by all the invaders- from Alex-ander the Greek to nadir Shah the Persian, to Sher Shah the Afghan to Babar the Mongol. The chefs here have taken

out the extraordinary potential of simple ingredients to create masterpieces of craft, taste, colour and precision. The flavours don’t re-ally seek to challenge or confuse but are rather grounded in what is in season and what tastes good.

The a-la-carte menu offers a taste of finger licking north Indian cuisine with signatures like balti meat, Lauki blanched and filled with pan masala, baingan ka bharta, succulent tandoori kebabs & tikkas, tawa paranthas and stuffed naan along with the ‘specials’ of the day.

The restaurant barman has some earthy cocktails like Santa Banta, Assi Tussi and the must-try Mauja hi Mauja, a white rum based jal jeera with chunks of lime, sharp ginger and fresh corriander garnish. Round off your meal with the ever popular Indian desserts like firni, gud ki kulfi, ghia ka paan, chocolate sandesh and gulab jamun.

Make your booking at:Paranda1st Floor (A Wing)Vivanta by Taj, SurajkundShooting Range Road, Faridabad – 121 009, Telephone: +91 (0129) 419 0000

masaledaar affair!

Adolescent AttireSeasons come and go but with just a few necessary items in your wardrobe, you can be a fashionista all year long! Here are five must haves that will ensure every teenager looks her best, any time of the year.

Geeks aren’t boring science geniuses anymore. They make adorable eye candies and are so good at fixing microwaves presumably on their death bed. Here’s some fashion advice on looking like one. The IQ’s on you.

Mullet skirtA mullet or hi-low skirt makes you look ultra feminine and is perfect for a sunny day or lunch out with the girls!

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Faux leather jacketWith the chilly winter breeze its time to stock up on some warm clothes. Since ga-rage- punk is ruling the roost, a basic faux leather jacket will be your best friend during the winter.

TartanTartan skirts and coats are ideal in winter. Whether you want the prim or grungy look, you can channel these looks with this print.

Cropped topKeep your work-outs coming as cropped tops are here to stay! Dress it up by teaming it with a hot pencil skirt and a light blazer or dress it down with a pair of high-waisted shorts. Cropped tops are versatile and you can create a variety of looks with one!

Cap toe shoesThey have been around in the stores for a while and it doesn’t look like they’ll leave any time soon. Perfect for sum-mer and winter, they’re a bargain to invest in and you can never go wrong with a pair of these.

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Taste the real Punjab at Paranda, Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund – Delhi’s very own res-taurant of five rivers.

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Designers Anupama Dayal and Masaba Gupta kickstart the Fashion Week with an eye-catching collection.

There’s buzz in the air as the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week gets set to enthral crowds, draw in buyers and showcase the world of Indian

fashion. Starting the fashion week, designers Anupa-ma Dayal and Masaba Gupta feature their fresh and ingenious collections, giving an energetic start to this grand event. The designers’ work showcases vivacity while remaining firmly rooted in Indian tradition.

Anupama Dayal’s collection relates the story of ‘Gulabi’, a young village woman, in awe with the magnificence of the world. The collection which expresses tradition, freedom and the colours is likely to draw her many plaudits. Masaba Gupta, on the other hand, defines her collection as the marriage of Benarasi Zari and contemporary prints. Defined shoulders, glossy collarbones, barely there skirts, the rise and fall of the hem, and the love affair with the midriff marks a collection that will have many nodding in approval. Masaba’s fiercely pale palette – washed pink, ice-blue and her forever heroes – black and white will also be there in her collection.

Show Starter Show Finale

Veteran designer Ashish N Soni will give a Hollywood-style grand finale to the Fashion Week by showcasing couture from the 1950s.

The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 is to be given a grand finishing by the acclaimed designer with his collection ‘La Dolce Vita’ inspired by

Hollywood glamour interpreted in his signature style.The women’s collection is an ode to the simplicity and

sensuality of the actresses from the 1950s. The highlights include the trousers for the men; swirling circle skirts for the women; and of course – the smoking tuxedo suit. Perfect for modern black tie events, the tuxedo suit, the

double-breasted dinner jacket, and the scooped waistcoats are the highlights of the collection.

Speaking to Designer Mode Dailies the veteran designer said, “It gives me tremendous pleasure to be chosen as the Grand Finale designer for the Fashion Week and the collabo-ration with this event is extremely inspiring and is always a boost for any designer’s creative juices. I will be creating a line of stylistic clothing with a glamorous edge for both men and women.”

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