Designer wear becomes affordable
September 4th, 2012 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Want to own a Rohit Bal or JJ Valaya creation for just about Rs.5,000-Rs.6,000 ($100)? It's possible now with fashion house owner Pradeep Hirani ... Read more...
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Now share your wedding wish-list with your guests
August 25th, 2012 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) It is a popular concept abroad, but Bridal Registry, a service whereby a would be-couple can share their list of desired gifts for their D-day ... Read more...
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Rohit Bal wants to dress up Riya Sen
August 20th, 2012 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Well-known designer Rohit Bal, known for his signature peacock and lotus motifs, wishes to dress up Riya Sen whom he describes as "the most beautiful face"."Riya ... Read more...
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Embroidery, motifs dominate JJ Valaya’s couture line (With Image)
August 9th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The fashion ramp turned into a durbar for JJ Valaya's show at the Delhi Couture Week (DCW). The ace designer aimed to bring the Turkish ... Read more...
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Kareena to catwalk at LFW finale?
July 10th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is likely to walk the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) winter-festive 2012 runway at the grand finale to be jointly presented by ... Read more...
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TV doesn’t have many fashion-based shows: Shantanu
May 31st, 2012 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Shantanu Mehra of designer duo Shantanu-Nikhil feels that television doesn't have shows dedicated to fashion and hopes "I Love Style" will help in filling ... Read more...
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Rohit Bal casts Arjun in princely look for Cannes
May 14th, 2012 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Rohit Bal and Arjun Rampal are known for their strong bonding, both on and off the ramp. Now the designer has created a special ... Read more...
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Now an award to encourage young designers
May 7th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) After numerous fashion events come the Design Awards, which will encourage young and aspiring talents in the field of fashion by appreciating their work with ... Read more...
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Delay in ‘Common Man’ my fault: Shirish Kunder (Movie Snippets)
May 4th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Shirish Kunder blames himself for the delay in his project "Common Man", a film that he plans to make with megastar Amitabh Bachchan."About 'Common ... Read more...
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No fame, money in modelling: Abhishek Malik
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) After struggling for fame and money in the modelling world for three years, Delhi boy Abhishek Malik has finally got lucky with a key role ... Read more...
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Wah Taj! Unique project on monument to be launched soon
March 21st, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, March 22 (IANS) A unique project to present the 17th century marble wonder, the Taj Mahal in its varied dimensions is being jointly launched by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and ... Read more...
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Rohit Bal’s grand finale gets standing ovation
March 7th, 2012 - 2:32 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) The grand finale of one of India's finest designers Rohit Bal at the Lakme Fashion Week was a memorable one. The designer did not want to ... Read more...
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Sonakshi walks ramp for J.J. Valaya at LFW
March 6th, 2012 - 1:20 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Ten leading designers came together to showcase their designs at one single show known as Karmik. Actress Sonakshi Sinha was the show stopper as she walked ... Read more...
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This fashion week was more about creativity than business (Review)
February 20th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) has been conceptualised as a business-to-business event, but the just-concluded autumn/winter edition focused more on exploring design, ... Read more...
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Turkish Empire recreated on ramp
February 20th, 2012 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The famous grand bazaar of Istanbul with sights of Turkish harmony played a perfect backdrop as veteran designer JJ Valaya presented his collection seeking inspiration ... Read more...
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When India blended with medieval Turkey at WIFW
February 17th, 2012 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) A beautifully-lit Qutub Minar served as the dramatic backdrop for renowned designer Tarun Tahiliani to showcase his collection, inspired by the Turkish Ottoman Empire, at ... Read more...
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Celebrities grab limelight, designers sidelined: Rohit Bal
February 7th, 2012 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Designer Rohit Bal, who will showcase his collection at the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2012, rues that the hard work of designers gets ... Read more...
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JJ Valaya is WIFW 2012 finale designer
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Designer J.J. Valaya will bring the curtains down on the autumn/winter edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), the second time will do ... Read more...
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Shantanu-Nikhil to open WIFW 2012
January 31st, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Designer duo Shantanu-Nikhil will Feb 15 open the autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week( WIFW) 2012 at the Pragati Maidan here.WIFW organiser Fashion ... Read more...
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138 designers to participate in WIFW autumn-winter 2012
January 27th, 2012 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The upcoming edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), to be held next month, will witness a record number of 138 designers showcasing their ... Read more...
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Miss World 2011: Kanishtha Dhankhar fails to make it to top 25
November 7th, 2011 - 3:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos was Sunday evening crowned Miss World 2011, and India's hopes of winning the title for the sixth time came crashing down as Miss ... Read more...
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India’s Kanishtha Dhankhar out of Miss World 2012
November 7th, 2011 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 6 (IANS) India's hope of winning the Miss World title for the sixth time came crashing down Sunday evening as Miss India World Kanishtha Dhankhar failed to ... Read more...
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Goa needs special status to retain its identity: Wendell Rodricks
November 2nd, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 2 (IANS) Known more for his classically minimalist fashion statement, Goa born fashion designer Wendell Rodricks Wednesday talked tough about preserving the identity of the state, whose beaches ... Read more...
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F1 drivers skip Ecclestone’s birthday bash
October 29th, 2011 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Oct 29 (IANS) Formula One (F1) drivers missed the birthday bash of their supremo Bernie Ecclestone Friday night as they avoid "partying and drinking before races", said actor ... Read more...
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If Deepika Padukone has a Christian wedding
October 11th, 2011 - 2:18 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Deepika Padukone's wedding plans may not be on cards anytime soon but actress has already decided who to contact for her D-day.The actress, who ... Read more...
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Business, not Bollywood, in focus at WIFW: FDCI chief
October 7th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) With over 120 designers, 200 buyers and an expected revenue of at least Rs.30-35 crore, the focus of the upcoming spring-summer edition of Wills ... Read more...
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Compromise major issue that male models face: Bharat Sharma
September 9th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Kota boy Bharat Sharma, a regular at fashion weeks, says there isn't enough work for male models in India and that the young faces who ... Read more...
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Wanted, more designers for menswear
September 2nd, 2011 - 10:35 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Indian men are waking up to the world of fashion but only a handful of women designers in the country are tailoring their work to ... Read more...
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Celebrities? Who knows? But trends for sure at men’s week (Curtainraiser)
September 1st, 2011 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The third edition of the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) will bring in some hidden surprises when it comes to having celebrities on ... Read more...
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Get exclusive designer wear under one roof
August 30th, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Do you want to replenish your wardrobe for the upcoming wedding and festival season? A two-day exhibition - The Dressing Room - which is coming ... Read more...
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LFW Winter/Festive 2011 all about business (Curtain raiser)
August 15th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) There will pret and couture collections from top notch designers and there will be a fair share of glamour and glitz. But the main focus of ... Read more...
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Aditya returns with recipes from forgotten pockets
August 3rd, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Model-turned-TV host Aditya Bal is back with the new season of "Chakh Le India", and says this time he is focusing on old techniques of ... Read more...
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Rohit Bal displays ‘Shanti’ with Arjun Rampal on ramp
July 26th, 2011 - 4:23 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Amidst fragrance of jasmine flowers filling up the air and soothing piano symphony creating a special mood, fashion designer Rohit Bal brought down the curtains ... Read more...
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Arjun Rampal to attend Rohit Bal’s couture show
July 25th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal will be seen supporting fashion designer Rohit Bal at the grand finale of Synergy1 Delhi Couture Week Monday."On route to ... Read more...
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Agragami, a step to bridge gap between old and new designers, entrepreneurs
May 22nd, 2011 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Rohit Bal, Raghavendra Rathore and Leena Singh - the big names from the the fashion industry came together to motivate and guide new talent at ... Read more...
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