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LFW x FDCI: Sara, Shruti and Fatima pump up star power as showstoppers
Mumbai, March (IANS) The fourth day for LFW x FDCI began with star power, with personalities such as Sara Ali Khan, Shruti Haasan and Fatima Sana Sheikh walked as showstoppers.
Sara exuded royalty as she walked the runway for designer Varun Chakkilam’s collection called 'Lenora'.Talking about his showstopper, Chakkilam told IANS: “She is the perfect muse to walk the ramp for this collection because to us, she represents light, purity and creativity. Her personality is in absolute sync with our collection inspiration.”The…
Lines have blurred between Indian, western fashion, says designer Varun Chakkilam
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Fashion designer Varun Chakkilam believes that Indian styles do not need to compete as the lines have blurred between Indian and western fashion.
Talking about how he sees Indian wear, his forte, getting international attention, Chakkilam told IANS in an exclusive chat on the sidelines of LFW X FDCI: “The skilled hands of our master artisans combined with Indian textiles, silhouettes and drapes, makes up wearable art. At our atelier, we focus on creating art and we believe that unlike cultures and…
Sara Ali Khan on fashion: As public figures, it’s our duty to promote our culture
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has talked about her love for Indian wear and said that as a public figure, it’s an added responsibility to promote the culture at a fashion level.
Sara walked the runway in a scintillating ensemble for designer Varun Chakkilam on day 4 at LFW x FDCI.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Sara spoke about her fancy for Indian wear.The actress said: “Indian clothes are so incredibly comfortable to wear on a daily basis. Their western version is co-ord sets and the world…
Acne spots, a stubborn reminder that you need glutathione
New Delhi, March 16 (IANSlife) A stubborn pimple can be a frustrating reminder that your skin needs more than just a quick fix. While spot treatments can offer temporary relief, they often act like band-aids on a deeper issue."That stubborn breakout might be a message from your skin, signalling a lack of vital antioxidants like Glutathione. Contrary to what some may say, Glutathione isn't just another trendy skincare ingredient. It is much more than just that," says Shikha Dwivedi, MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics of…
5 energizing breakfast recipes for women on the go
New Delhi, March 16, 2024 (IANSlife) Micromanaging housework and making healthy meals for family members while juggling a work schedule is nearly impossible without some assistance.Biswarup Chatterjee, executive chef at Hilton Garden Inn, New Delhi, shared helpful recipes for women on the go who want to maintain a healthy diet while advancing in other areas of their lives.Try the following recipe to enhance your holistic diet experience: Aushadhi ConcoctionIngredients: 10 gms Ashoka10 gms Shatavari10 gms Ashwagandha10 gms…
LFW x FDCI: Shanaya brings out her ‘biker girl vibe’ for Anamika Khanna’s collection
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor's daughter Shanaya turned showstopper for ace fashion designer Anamika Khanna’s AK-OK Spring Summer '24 collection at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Sharing about walking the ramp for Khanna, Shanaya told reporters: “It feels very special. When I got styled for the first time in my life it was an Anamika Khanna outfit and I started with these combat boots and I felt so myself. So, finally walking for her for the AK-OK collection means a lot."“The embroidery is inspired by…
LFW x FDCI: Kriti reveals why she just had the most ‘stress-free’ ramp walk
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Kriti Sanon, who started her career as a model, said on Friday that she had the most "stress-free" walk at the LFW x FDCI because she got to walk in sneakers.Sanon was the showstopper at a sportwear brand's fashion event on Day 3 and made head turn as she strutted flawlessly."First, it feels amazing to walk the ramp in sneakers and not heels," she said. "This is the most stress-free walk I have had on a ramp but other than that I feel amazing. It is such a wonderful collection and I love it."The…
Kalki expresses her wish to be remembered as being ‘relevant’ 10 yrs from now
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Kalki Koechlin revealed how she wants to be remembered 10 years down the line.
Kalki, who turned showstopper for the label Aikeyah at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI on day 3, talked to IANS on the sidelines of the event.Asked how the actress wants to be remembered 10 years from today, pat came the reply from Kalki, who said: “Relevant”.In her 15 years long journey in Hindi cinema, Kalki has worked with female directors such as Zoya Akhtar, Anu Menon, Konkona Sen…
LFW x FDCI: Divya Khossla exudes royalty as showstopper for Rajdeep Ranawat
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Actress-filmmaker Divya Khossla looked every inch like royalty as she flaunted a creation by ace designer Rajdeep Ranawat for the LFW x FDCI on Day 3.
Divya looked drop-dead-gorgeous as she flaunted her “royal” side in a lehenga paired with a halter blouse and cape styled jacket with scallop details at the edge.Talking about the collection, Ranawat told reporters: “Was inspired by the jewels of Nizams, after seeing the jewels personally in a museum almost 20 years ago that was always etched in my…
Holi delights
New Delhi, March 15 (IANSlife) As we draw closer to another year of Holi festivities, let's scramble our dishes and show off our culinary skills once again. To make this festival of love, colour, and spring even more memorable, IANSlife brings you some delectable treats from experts to help you celebrate.Thandai Custard | By Kush Koli, Head Chef, SAGA, GurugramIngredients for the base:2 cups Parle G5 tbsp melted butter For the custard mix:4tbsp custard powder3 cup milk4 tbsp sugar3 tbsp Thandai powder1 tbsp Gulkand3 tbsp…
LFW x FDCI: Urvashi Kaur’s celebration of ‘ungendered, inclusive, timeless’ designs
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) As she completed a 15 years journey in the fashion industry, designer Urvashi Kaur expressed her happiness through her latest collection christened 'Voices of Urvashi Kaur' at the runway.Kaur, a strong believer of sustainable
Neha Dhupia: Don’t like being uneasy or uncomfortable in anything that I wear
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia agrees that beauty and fashion are very close to her life but she minces no words when she says that the crucial part of dressing up for her is to not be "uneasy" or "uncomfortable" in anything that she wears.
“That’s true beauty and fashion are very close to my life,” Neha told IANS on the sidelines of LFW x FDCI, where she turned showstopper for the label Chola.The actress added: “It’s actually very close to who I am and I feel that anything that makes you comfortable, makes you…
Nearly half of India wakes up feeling tired, says report
New Delhi, March 15 (IANSlife) On the morning of this year’s World Sleep Day, Wakefit.co, one of India’s largest D2C sleep and home solutions providers, urges people to go #BackToSleep. Why? Turns out the revelations unearthed in the 7th edition of its Great Indian Sleep Scorecard (GISS) 2024 point to alarming indications of deteriorating sleep quality across the country. The report revealed that in 2024, 58% of Indians went to bed after 11 pm. Concurrently, the report also indicated that close to half of India woke up…
LFW x FDCI: JJ Valaya gives luxury a sustainable spin by recycling plastic
LFW x FDCI: JJ Valaya gives luxury a sustainable spin by recycling plasticMarch 15, 2024Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Veteran fashion designer JJ Valaya gave a luxurious spin to sustainable fashion for his latest collection from his bridge-to-luxury brand JJ Valaya Kapurthala at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Valaya partnered with R|Elan for the show on the second day of the fashion week, which celebrates sustainability.The collection, which represented harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation, was made out of eco-friendly…
LFW x FDCI: JJ Valaya gives luxurious spin to sustainable style made from plastic
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Veteran fashion designer JJ Valaya gave a luxurious spin to sustainable fashion for his latest collection from his bridge-to-luxury brand JJ Valaya Kapurthala at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Valaya partnered with R|Elan for the show on the second day of the fashion week, which celebrates sustainability. The collection, which represented harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation, was made out of eco-friendly fabrics such as R|Elan Green Gold, made out of 100 per cent recycled PET bottles and…
LFW x FDCI: Neha, Konkona join Chola designer for tea party on runway
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Neha Dhupia and Konkona Sen Sharma joined designer Sohaya Mishra for a tea party while showcasing her latest collection in collaboration with Tea Culture of The World on the second day of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.Konkana opened the show that featured structured silhouettes such as jumpsuits, anti-fit dresses and pantsuits.An array of shades, from black and grey to salmon, mauve, pink, olive and olive green, livened the colour palette of the collection made from linen, cotton, denim and ikkat.Though…
LFW x FDCI: Sara Ali Khan to walk the ramp for designer Varun Chakkilam
LFW x FDCI: Sara Ali Khan to walk the ramp for designer Varun ChakkilamMarch 14, 2024Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan will be seen strutting the ramp and flaunting designer Varun Chakkilam’s latest collection Lenora as the showstopper.
Sara will be walking on March 16 for the designer’s collection, presenting an opulent ode to the splendour of light, marrying classic contours with botanical embellishments and sumptuous fabrics.The colour palette for the show will range from greys, burnt coppers and…
LFW x FDCI: Sara Ali Khan to walk for designer Varun Chakkilam
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan will be seen strutting the ramp and flaunting designer Varun Chakkilam’s latest collection Lenora as the showstopper.
Sara will be walking on March 16 for the designer’s collection, presenting an opulent ode to the splendor of light, marrying classic contours with botanical embellishments and sumptuous fabrics.The colour palette for the show will range from greys, burnt coppers and earthy russet browns.The silhouettes will feature fusion of antiquated artistry such as…