Rajesh Pratap Singh

TeamMissMalini: This is your maiden showcase at LFW, why did you decide to participate after all these years?
Rajesh Pratap Singh (RPS):  Well, a friend of mine called and asked me to do it and so I did.

TeamMM: What’s your take on the Indian Fashion Industry currently – any particular designers you are impressed by?
RPS: Lot of new young talent is now coming up, which is great and a positive thing to take the industry forward. Therefore it will not be correct to name one or few.

TeamMM: Your mood board reflects illusions – can you shed more light on it?
RPS: Everything is an illusion.

TeamMM: Collaborating with a make-up brand – what was the experience like? Did you face any challenges?
RPS: No, it was nice to interact with a young and co-operative team. I am sure both the teams are game to learn from each other.

TeamMM: What has been your most memorable collection?
RPS: Amnesia is something which I have always been accused of; I tend to forget after every collection. The focus is always on the new collection/season.

Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW

Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW

TeaMM: What does the Indian Fashion Industry future hold?
RPS: Hopefully, a bright one and I sincerely hope that fashion is treated as a trade and the business is taken seriously by all the parties, especially the Indian Government which sees us as nothing but entertainment.

Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW

Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW

TeamMM: Any advice for a young designers?
RPS: Basically, if the foundation is laid, it’s going to be an interesting and bright journey. So enjoy the ride.

TeamMM: Would you ever take over a fashion house? Any plans to expand your line?
RPS: We keep on experimenting on new things every season and every second. Expansion is a by-product.

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Neha Dhupia

Among the many stars who graced the catwalk at Lakme Fashion Week, few dazzled on the ramp the way Neha Dhupia did. The pretty star walked for designer Payal Singhal and she tells us that she was actually having a conversation while gliding down the catwalk.

With whom, you ask? Listen to what she reveals:

Team MissMalini: What did you like most about Payal’s collection for summer / resort 2014?

Neha Dhupia: I hadn’t seen to much of her collection till this evening when I was backstage. I was sitting over there and getting jealous of all the things the other models were wearing too. But in retrospect, I had no reason to be jealous because she gave me one of her loveliest pieces.

What I’m wearing today is this beautiful, black, linen shift dress with a half lehenga-skirt. The entire feel of the collection is very French / Moroccon and it’s been styled with very edgy jewelry. It’s a bit of me. It’s a bit of her. It’s actually more Payal because she styled and designed the whole look. I feelt great in it. Even walking down the ramp, it was easy, it was breezy, it was great!

Neha Dhupia

Team MM: What do you think about when you walk down the ramp?

ND: I keep telling myself, “Don’t smile! Models don’t smile!” So I try hard to keep a straight face. But from inside I’m all excited and smiling and say hi to all the people. So basically, what I’m thinking about and what I actually do is a complete contrast.

Today, I was under a lot of pressure because I’m wearing this half-skirt and I had to make it twirl. Before the show, Payal’s given me this big talk about making the skirt twirl. So I was having a conversation with this skirt. I was telling it, “Please turn. Payal has invested a lot of time and effort in making this half skirt. Turn. Make sure you turn!”

When it finally twirled on the ramp, I was like, “Whew! Now I can smile!” It’s a big story for like, twenty seconds!

Payal Singhal, Neha Dhupia

Team MM: are celebrity show-stoppers important for fashion shows?

ND: I feel that show-stoppers are effective if they can relate to the personality of the clothes. And if the clothes can be enhanced by the celebrity presence, then sure! But if the designer just wants to over-compensate, then not at all.

As for the people who think that a celebrity’s presence takes away from the clothes – well, that are always people who will have their opinions. and we all know, opinions are like “beep” everybody has one!

Personally, I don’t care! I love fashion and it feel great to walk down the ramp.

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Mick Jagger and L’Wren Scott

It comes as a shock to many in the fashion world – L’Wren Scott, fashion designer and partner to Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger was found dead in her apartment in New York. She was 47. The designer and former model reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself with a scarf.

Named Luann Bambrough, she was adopted by Mormon parents and raised in a small town in the United States. She changed her name to L’Wren Scott when she embarked on a modelling career. Her 6’3″ frame made her quite literally – stand out. In 2006, she launched her eponymous collection L’Wren Scott that found fans in Nicole Kidman, Christina Hendricks and Amy Adams.

Media reports speculate that Scott took the drastic step owing to her piling debts. She had recently cancelled her fashion show at London Fashion Week citing fabric delay.

Partner Jagger is said to be devastated and might cancel his tour in Australia.

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Priyanka Chopra

For the launch of a television channel, Priyanka Chopra wore this body-con blue number from McQ by Alexander McQueen. She completed her look with Dior pumps, a sleek ponytail and a burgundy hued lipstick.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra

Vote if you dig her look or not.

Pix: Viral Bhayani for MissMalini

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Terence Lewis

Dancer, choreographer and television reality show judge, Terence Lewis stars in a new fashion video by designers Barkha & Sonzal where he models their summer collection for 2014, called, The Buddha.

Inspired by rocker David Bowie‘s dark madness, music and eccentricity, the collection consists of funky dhoti pants, summery kurtis, bundhgalas, printed jackets and a cool collection of party wear.

Team MissMalini spoke to Terence and the designers about the making of the video.

Team MissMalini: What is the theme of this film?

Barkha & Sonzal: Through this collection, we want to spread the message that we are all Buddhas. There is a Buddha dormant inside all of us and we need to discover our own light to overcome our fears, anger, depression, addictions etc.

Terence Lewis

Team MissMalini: Terence, what was your experience of doing this short fashion film? 

Terence Lewis: I had a wonderful experience working with these two talented designers and consented to star in it because I loved the concept that they narrated to me. Initially, I was not sure why they wanted me in their film but their implicit confidence in me convinced me that I had to be a part of this experience!

Portraying two extremes that have a range of emotions that are narcissistic, carnal and trippy to a tranquil equipoised Buddha state was not a challenge since I identified with it!

Terence Lewis

Team MM: Why did you both choose Terence as your model?

B&S: All our collections have always been inspired by dance, music, spirituality and our world travels. An artist needs to experience things from within, all the colors of life, to emote easily and effortlessly. Hence, we chose Terence Lewis, as something about him reminded us of David Bowie. He could also switch emotions quickly and professionally from deep darkness to the real ‘dance of light’.

Terence Lewis

Team MM: Terence, how do you channel the Buddha on a daily basis?

TL: I accept both parts of who I am – the yin and the yang, the masculine and feminine, the positive and the dark forces! I use both these energies depending on the situation I’m in. I’m fluid and mercurial as a person and like shifting sands I cannot be contained. I feel one with the universe on a daily basis by calling out to the energy forces within me and outside me. I love to sit peacefully and do Kriya Yoga to keep myself connected.

Terence Lewis

Team MM: What dance form are you performing in the film? 

TL: Indian Contemporary Dance with influences of Japanese Butoh were the dance styles.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan launched her dietitian Rujuta Diwekar’s book recently at Taj Land’s End. The sexy actress wore a graphic, print class dress from Tarun Tahiliani that she paired with yellow Jimmy Choo shoes.

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan & Rujuta Diwekar

Kareena Kapoor Khan

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Kajol

Kajol was spotted out and about the past week – first up, she glammed up in a green dress from Anushka Khanna at LFW and yesterday, she went for the casual route in a Zara shirt and white cropped trousers. Which look did you prefer?

In Anushka Khanna:

Kajol

In Zara:

Kajol

Which look do you prefer?

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Kareena Kapoor Khan for Rajesh Pratap Singh

The recently concluded summer/resort season at Lakme Fashion Week saw dollops of glitz, glamour and glory as a number of Bollywood stars shone in the spotlight on the ramp.

Almost every designer worth their Swarovski crystals had a celebrity show-stopper and quite frankly, we’re not complaining.

From Kareena Kapoor Khan (who is the Lakmé brand ambassador and ALWAYS closes the summer season’s finale show) to her sister Karisma Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra to Jacqueline Fernandez, these stunning women made sure they did justice to the designers’ creations.

Here’s a long list of some of the more famous stars we spotted pirouetting on the ramp. Tell us who you think was the best:

Sushmita sen

Sushmita Sen for Koecsh by Kresha Bajaj

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood diva, Sushmita Sen, wowed the audience at the Koecsh show in a 1940’s style cabaret inspired skirt and bustier, fashioned from sexy black lace and worn with a beaded cape. Dita Von Teese would approve!

sonal chauhan

Sonal Chauhan for SS Surya

Stunner Sonal Chauhan wore a mini gold dress with gold applique work at SS Surya‘s show. We’re glad she showed off her fab legs by wearing this nifty number.

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Sonakshi Sinha for Manish Malhotra

Sonakshi Sinha covered up in a sheer paneled ensemble with white embroidery by Manish Malhotra. With her hair worn up and opting to wear no jewelry, Sonakshi looked as fresh as a daisy.

priyanka chopra

Priyanka Chopra for Neeta Lulla

Exotic star Priyanka Chopra kept her look simple in an off-white maxi dress enhanced with subtle mukaish embroidery, by Neeta Lulla. We told you that she absolutely sizzled on the ramp.

prachi desai

Prachi Desai for Sonakshi Raaj

Looking Oscar-ready was Prachi Desai in an oyster-silver draped skirt with intricate pleated detailing, worn with a sheer embroidered corseted bodice, by Sonakshi Raaj. We’d love a selfie with this hottie!

neha dhupia

Neha Dhupia for Payal Singhal

Neha walked the ramp for Payal Singhal and wore a black linen ankle-length shift dress with a net half-lehenga embroidered in gold and silver. “I felt great in it. Even walking down the ramp, it was easy, it was breezy, it was great,” said Neha after the show.

nargis fakhri

Nargis Fakhri for Shehla Khan

Nargis Fakhri oozed sexiness as she flaunted her cleavage in a Shehla Khan creation. The ivory colored gown with an inbuilt corset, embellished belt and meters of soft textured net, was not for the faint-hearted. Only someone with an enviable figure like Nargis can carry off this creation. 

malaika arora khan

Malaika Arora Khan for Anju Modi

Malaika Arora Khan looked like a modern-day Cinderella at Anju Modi‘s show where she wore a shaded empire-line net gown, lavishly embellished with floral embroidery. If only she’d worn glass slippers as well!

karisma kapoor

Karisma Kapoor for Arpita Mehta

The elegant Karisma Kapoor was dressed for a destination resort wedding by Arpita Mehta. She wore an intricately embroidered ice blue choli, embellished with mirror-work and 3D mirror flowers, teamed with a flowy ice blue silk chiffon skirt with mirror-work at the hem and waistband. 

kareena kapoor

Kareena Kapoor Khan for Rajesh Pratap Singh

Kareena brought Lakme Fashion Week to a close by being the show-stopper for Rajesh Pratap Singh‘s Grand Finale show. She wore a black gown with a V-neck in front and a scoop back. Silver mosaic rose patterns embellished the stark silhouette. Classy!

kalki koechlin

Kalki Koechlin for Komal Sood

Kalki Koechlin wore a simple gold gown by Komal Sood, which was inspired by champagne bubbles. With her wide smile, we think she looked quite bubbly too!

jacqueline fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez for Tarun Tahiliani

Even though this was the summer/resort season, Tarun Tahiliani chose to keep his show-stopper, Jacqueline Fernandez, in bridal finery. The affable Sri Lankan import wore a shaded orange/pink/red net kalidaar anarkali and dupatta, accessorized with heavy bridal jewelry. She looked like a vintage miniature painting that had come to life.

ileana d’cruz

Ileana D’Cruz for Anushree Reddy

Barfi star Ileana D’Cruz looked radiant at Anushree Reddy‘s show. She wore a peach embroidered choli over a cream and peach lehenga with gold embroidery. Who wouldn’t want to run away with this bride?

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Gauahar Khan for Ken Ferns

Bigg Boss contestant Gauahar Khan showed off her sexy curves in a crop bustier and pencil skirt by Ken Ferns. Doesn’t Gauahar look gorgeous?

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Diana Penty for Junelia Aguiar Chandler

Channeling her inner Scarlet O’Hara was Diana Penty who wore a luxurious black and white gown by Junelia Aguiar Chandler. Romance is back on the ramp, we say!

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Dia Mirza for Anita Dongre

Looking fresh in a buttercup yellow flowy skirt matched with a textured crop top and belted with an embroidered waist band was Dia Mirza at Anita Dongre‘s show. Can’t wait to see this look translated on to the red carpet at an awards function.

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Amrita Rao for SVA by Sonam & Paras Modi

And finally, the petite and demure Amrita Rao showed off her sexy side in a dress with a long net skirt and a pair of shorts underneath. Designed by Sonam & Paras Modi, this look is so apt for summer.

Pix: Viral Bhayani for MissMalini

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What #rocksmyworld contest

Q. WHAT ROCKS YOUR WORLD? TWEET AND TELL US WHAT ITEM FROM ROCKNSHOP.COM #ROCKSMYWORLD

Participate in the what #rocksmyworld contest and win a Rs 10,000 voucher on RocknShop.com. It’s simple, just visit the site rocknshop.com, find something that #rocksyourworld, tweet the image and tell us why. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #rocksmyworld!

www.rocknshop.com

Team MissMalini is super excited about the launch of fashion icon & entrepreneur Priya Sachdev‘s premier online luxury fashion destination, www.rocknshop.com. Whether you’re in India, or half the world away, you can shop for your favorite luxury brands with a single click!

www.rocknshop.com

ROCKNSHOP.com is all about staying ahead of the curve. They provide access to luxury brands for both men and women, straight off the runway! ‘ROCK’ is the ultimate online bible to luxury fashion. Check out the ‘Rock Alerts’ which keep you updated on the latest high-fashion trends, get tips on how to ‘Rock Like the Stars’, and see what items are most being shared with ‘Rocking Now’.

www.rocknshop.com

From casual-chic, to red carpet, ROCKNSHOP.com offers the latest and hottest styles from the top names in luxury fashion: Alexander McQueen, MCQ, Saint Laurent Paris, Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Victoria Beckham, Halston Heritage, Alice+Olivia, Dsquared, Rachel Roy, Stella McCartney, DVF, Marchesa, any many more!

Tons of cool contests, discount coupons and rocking shopping awaits you, so log in…sign up…ROCK the trends, N SHOP the styles!

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Remember, to win a voucher worth ₹10,000, all you have to do is:

1) Visit rocknshop.com
2) Tweet an item from the Shop catalogue that rocks your world and tell us why!
3) Don’t forget to add #rocksmyworld
4) Open till 21st March 2013 7 PM

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Kangana Ranaut in Nupur Kanoi

To promote her critically acclaimed film Queen, actress Kangana Ranaut was in New Delhi recently and interacted with the audience at a local cinema hall.

What’s interesting though is the fact that she wore a tunic and churidar by designer Nupur Kanoi, almost off the runway.

Nupur had debuted the outfit only last week at Lakme Fashion Week, so it came as a bit of a surprise to see Kangana sporting it barely a few days later.

Kangana Ranaut in Nupur Kanoi

Kangana Ranaut in Nupur Kanoi

What do you think of this look on Kangana? Tell us in the comments below.

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Ashima Leena

Ashima Leena have been at the forefront of bridal and Indian wear. For their latest offering for Wills India Lifestyle Fashion Week, they drew inspiration from the silk route between Samarkand and India.

Ashima Leena

Tribal jewellery from Central Asia mixed with blacks and pinks along with prints from that region feature in the first half while the second half will have more Indian influences. What’s more, expect to find bejeweled t-shirts paired with saris, draped pants and skirts.

Watch this space for more info!

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How cool is this?! While I was hosting Google Hangouts everyday at Lakmé Fashion Week some of India’s top designers created my anime’s Summer/Resort wardrobe :) now all I need is the Barbie version and I’m in little girl designer heaven, take a look! xoxo

On Day zero of Lakmé Fashion Week Manish Malhotra made my first sketch! And voila – an MM for MM original!

Manish Malhotra

For the rest of the week I had the likes of Narendra Kumar Ahmed, Guarav Gupta, Nishka Lulla, Payal Singhal, Anita Dongre, Sailex, Neeta Lulla, Junelia Aguiar, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Nupur Kanoi and top models Mariia Cherniakovych, Surelee Joseph & Kanishtha Dhankhar give the MM anime a classy makeover, which one’s YOUR fave? Tell me in the comments below! xoxo

Narendra Kumar

Gaurav Gupta

Nishka Lulla

Payal Singhal

Anita Dongre

Sailex

Neeta Lulla

Junelia Aguiar

Rajesh Pratap Singh

Nupur Kanoi

Top Models

And in fact some of the top models at Fashion Week did a super fun hangout with me about everything from Earth hour to naps in the green room!

And then Surelee Joseph and Marv D’Souza gave us a glimpse of BandraRoad – an awesome new street life brand coming to a blog near you :)

BandraRoad

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Divya Sheth

Divya Sheth

Calcutta based, Divya Sheth is a woman who wears many hats – designer, photographer, make-up artist, stylist and mother. After training at NIFT, Delhi and Central Saint Martins, London she launched her self-named label in 2012. She’s already stocking in Fuel, Mogra and Anonym and has recently shown her GenNext collection inspired by Mary Casatt’s painting “The Lady at the Tea Table”. Colours, motifs and embroideries are influenced by blue pottery from China, Japan and Morrocco. She has incorporated a circular theme derived from saucers into her silhouettes. Divya’s passion for textile arts – her label’s signature – is explored through the use of Ikat and Jamdani weaves, and Ajrakh prints in natural indigo in this line. Fabrics are hand woven, clamp dyed and draped to transcend all body types. Divya shared with us that she has built her collection keeping her GenNext mentor Anita Dongre’s advice in mind “Don’t drop till the collection is complete, the best pieces come out in the end”

Vilvin Sabu – VILVIN

Vilvin Sabu

27 year old, Vilvin Sabu from Pune is a graduate from London College of Fashion. As a student, she received the Barnet Lawson trimmings award for best embellishment for her final year collection. According to Vilvin, her signature style is intricate detailing with purity of shape and form. She’s deeply influenced by culture and travel, hence, it is no surprise that her GenNext collection for her label Vilvin, is titled ‘Tropical Chic.’ Her muse – the globe-trotter who finds beauty in nature. Her inspiration – the Amazonian rainforests. Vilvin has used ombré hand dying and graphic embroidery (we noticed some interesting Tucan motifs) in her designs. Speaking on the collection, Vilvin says “The best art comes from inspiration, for art is an expression of a state of mind. It’s a reflection of our personality, mood and emotion.”

SHREEJITH JEEVAN

Shreejith Jeevan

Sreejith Jeevan is a proud Malyali and his label Rouka is a statement of that. The Kochi resident is a textile graduate from the National Institute of Design and L’Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Arts Decoratifs, Paris. Rouka – bodice in Malyalam – corridor in Japanese – offers simple dressing that is fun and functional at the same time. He says, “I look at people like my own sister when I design and a lot of times that ‘understanding of the client’ is what helps me come up with interesting solutions to our clothing.” Rouka’s Summer/Resort 2014 collection “Weather Forecast” celebrates Kerala rains by layering handloom weaves, cottons and silks with subtle engineered motifs. The designer wants onlookers to feel the rain without having to be too literal about it. With valuable inputs from Rajesh Pratap Singh, David Abraham and Anita Dongre, Shreejith is all ready for Rouka to take over the retail shelves. Straight from the young designer, “our clothes are simple, modern with an element of quirkiness in them, but at the same time, extremely sophisticated and made with a lot of love” How cute is that?

Parul Bhargava

Parul Bhargava

Paris based Parul Bhargava designs under the name Mirage, a luxury label that believes in simplicity and purity of design. This textile graduate from UAL, worked under Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and Sophia Malig post her degree. The 31 year old, labels herself as a hand embroidery artist, and rightly so with training from the prestigious Ecole Lesage in Paris. A visit to the Italian Riviera influenced her first collection. A village cluster called Cinque Terre inspired her by its tranquility and simplicity, which she translated into basic silhouettes with an emphasis on embroidered details. Pure silks in pastel shades blocked with a digital marble print set the palette for her SS’14 line. Parul believes that the most important thing she learnt while working for Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla is that “God lies in the details”. She has solid plans to establish herself in the Indian market and then explore Europe and UK by tapping the potential of taking beautiful Indian craftsmanship abroad.

Ujjawal Dubey

Ujjawal Dubey

26 year old NIFTian Ujjawal Dubey designs for the confident urban man, a non-conformist in touch with his roots. His label Antar Agni helps fabric to ‘speak its own language’ by exploring its raw character through intelligent detailing and smart cuts. The designer has worked for Shantanu & Nikhil and believes that Nikhil has been a great mentor to him. The men’s line this season was influenced by desert tribes of the Middle East. He plays with easy fabrics like heavy cottons, chambrays, cotton jersey and linens in urban shades of grey, black and navy. Young and enthusiastic, Ujjawal hopes that Antar Agni is appreciated, accepted and carried by men around the world.

Chandni Mohan

Chandini Mohan

25 year old Delhi based Chandni Mohan debuts at GenNext with her label Selvage. A graduate of Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom, she defines her label, “Selvage travels through time, it sees the changing identities of self-expression through clothing. The label’s foundation is based on its tailoring techniques with each garment being defined with ironic details within itself.” The brand focus is on creating an edgy, experimental yet wearable line with contemporary garments that accentuate the feminine body with detailed style lines and clean cuts. Chandni’s collection at LFW was influenced by Preston Scott Cohen’s architecture. The garments are constructed with a nod of asymmetry by combining sharp androgyny and feminine draping. She has created beautifully tailored silhouettes using fabrics like tencel, crepe, sandwashed polyester, hammer satin and satin chiffons. Chandini has worked under Satya Paul, Gaurav Gupta and Shantanu & Nikhil. She says Gaurav has played a huge part in teaching her all aspects of fashion from production to show details to business. Already retailing at some of the top stores, she hopes to have a flagship store in Delhi in the next two years.

See their complete collections from Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort’14 here.

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Ali Fazal, Saqib Saleem, Vijendra Singh

Yesterday, we asked you to vote for your favourite Bollywood star who walked the ramp as a show-stopper at Lakme Fashion Week. We didn’t include the men in that poll because there were just three of them who actually made the cut.

So while most of you (47%) voted for Kareena Kapoor as the hottest show-stopper on the catwalk, we now ask you to vote for the hottest male – Ali Fazal, Saqib Saleem or Vijendra Singh.

Ali fazal

Ali Fazal for Digvijay Singh

Fukrey star Ali Fazal was the celebrity show-stopper for Digvijay Singh. He wore a navy-blue bundhgala jacket with a print of the numbers of a dice, over black pants and lace-up black shoes without socks.

A hint of a printed shirt under the jacket and pocket-square were the only tell-tale signs of bright colours in this ensemble.

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Saqib Saleem for Kunal Anil Tanna

Since Kunal Anil Tanna‘s collection was inspired by the blue and white pottery of Jaipur, his show-stopper, actor Saqib Saleem, wore a printed shirt and trousers with prints that reflected the theme.

We particularly love the bundi with parrots embroidered on the collar.

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Vijendra Singh for Archana Kochhar

India’s Olympic boxing star makes his Bollywood debut with Fugly and this is the reason he walked the ramp for Archana Kochhar. Vijendra, along with the rest of the team, made an appearance on the ramp to promote their film.

Vijendra was seen wearing a checkered and striped jacket over a black kurta and baggy shalwars.

Pix: Viral Bhayani for MissMalini

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Vicky Ratnani, Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar was the guest of honour and launched Chef Vicky Ratnani‘s book - Vicky Goes Veg – at a star-studded event at his restaurant Nido, in Mumbai last evening.

Vicky had devised a special vegetarian-only diet for Farhan for a period of eighteen months, while he shot for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Said the star at the launch, “Almost the entire intake of carbohydrates that I had was only through eating vegetables. I had completely cut out wheat and rice from my diet for 18 months. So, anything I needed to get, apart from protein, I only got through eating vegetables. Vicky was very sweet and organized for somebody to come to my home and teach my cook things that can be done with the food I was allowed to eat.”

Take a look at all the celebs who attended the launch party:

Maria goretti

Maria Goretti

Always impeccably turned-out, Maria Goretti impressed us in this stark black dress with a sheer lace over-skirt. A wrist full of bling bangles and a hint of pink footwear were perfect accessories to jazz up her look.

pulkit samrat

Pulkit Samrat

Pulkit Samrat always makes us go “WTF?!?” with his sartorial (non) statements. From the Top Gear Awards to the official launch of O Teri and the Screen Awards as well, Pulkit has consistently been on our worst dressed list.

This appearance fares no better. And he needs to get a new pair of jeans. Fined, yet again!

farhan akhtar

Farhan Akhtar

Farhaaaannn! How drool-worthy is he? This man of many talents rarely shifts out of this signature look of a tee, cargo pants and sneakers. But we’re not complaining! He always looks yummylicious.

Mandira bedi

Mandira Bedi

Sexy Mandira Bedi looked gorgeous in this strapless midnight blue jumpsuit that she paired with a shocking pink clutch and pale pink lipstick. What’s not to love about this look?

Mehr jesia rampal

Mehr Jesia Rampal

And finally, Mehr Jesia Rampal also wore a jumpsuit but hers was simple and black. She wore it with spiked flats. Like?

Pix: Viral Bhayani for MissMalini

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Kit Harington

Iconic luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo already has Nicole Kidman as the face of their women’s collection and now they’ve seclected Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington as the face of their male collection. Launching in September, the campaign stars the Game of Thrones actor across all Jimmy Choo men’s collections, including the inaugural Men’s fragrance, Jimmy Choo Man, as well as shoes, bags and the introduction of Men’s sunglasses in partnership with Carrera.

Jimmy Choo Men’s Collection

“Kit perfectly embodies the Jimmy Choo Man. He has a natural and alluring masculinity and an effortless sense of style. His cool attitude and smouldering sensuality belie a true British gentleman” - Sandra Choi, Creative Director.

“I was very excited to be chosen as the face for such a highly regarded brand and to play a role in defining who the Jimmy Choo man is”, reveals Harington.

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Lea Michele

Lea Michele dialed up the sexy at the Glee 100th episode anniversary party wearing a sexy black sheer dress from Milly’s fall/winter 2014 collection. While the outfit does seem quite similar to a Dolce & Gabbana design, there’s no denying she looks unbelievably sexy.

Lea Michele

She swept her hair into a sleek ponytail while kept her make-up subtle. The finishing touches were her Brian Atwood heels.

Lea Michele

What do you think of her look?

Pix: Imagecollect.com

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Archana Rao Frou Frou

Vogue Fashion Fund winner Archana Rao has certainly created a huge buzz with her award winning designs. This time, she’s presenting her line inspired by the concept of the average family’s clothes’ line. The basic idea is how each family has their own personality and when you notice their everyday laundry, you see how the items are so diverse but synchronised at the same time.

From the father’s classic gingham shirt, to the mother’s rosy handkerchief – the collection explores the various combinations that this versatility can offer.

The collection pays close attention to beauty in accidental design.

Archana Rao Frou Frou

Archana Rao will be showcasing her line “Frou Frou” at the upcoming WIFW on the 28th March, 4.30 pm at Pragati Maidan.

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Superdry spring/summer 2014

British lifestyle brand Superdry is launching in Delhi, and it comes just in time for you to shop their new spring/summer collection. To kick things off in Superdry style, Hauz Khas village will see a mega-bash EDM festival this Thursday to celebrate the launch. Stay tuned tomorrow on MissMalini, and follow #SUPERlaunch on twitter to win passes & goodies! But first, have a look at the new collection:

Women’s Collection:

Superdry Women’s Collection

This spring/summer, Superdry has created the ultimate wardrobe for city chic, summery beachwear and festival fun. The women’s denim line is updated with a large palette of printed effects (stars, Navajo prints, contrast pocket detailing and bleach effects).

Keep it stylish with mix n match shirts and tops in broderie anglais and chambray effect fabrics, which don’t have the bulkiness of denim. For festival dressing, take your pick from neon tees with burn-out effect or try utility style with a flag jacket or super parka.

Men’s style:

Superdry Men’s collection

The men’s collection gets a refresh for spring/summer 2014 with stylish tailoring, premium materials, and dramatic details. Military themes are seen in the slim-cut Benjamin bomber in butter-sift leather, and the aviation-inspired flight jackets with hand-drawn appliques. Other options are retro varsity style with vintage-wash sweatshirts and hoodies. Check out the great colour options on the Bermuda shorts too!.

Celebs in Superdry:

Shahid Kapoor is Superdry

Salman Khan in Superdry

John Abraham in Superdry

Arjun Kapoor in Superdry

Salman Khan in Superdry

Kareena Kapoor in Superdry

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Visit: www.superdry.com

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Nargis Fakhri in Quirk Box

Nargis Fakhri had the crowds at a mall in Thane going wild as she promoted her upcoming film, Mein Tera Hero, along with co-stars Ileana D’Cruz and Varun Dhawan.

The actress wore a simple dress by Quirk Box that was debuted on the ramp at Lakme Fashion week, earlier this month.

The sleeveless, calf-length dress had a geometric pattern down the right side while the skirt was busy with a kitsch print.

Ileana D’Cruz with Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Fakhri in Quirk Box

Nargis Fakhri in Quirk Box

Nargis Fakhri in Quirk Box

What do you think of Nargis’ look? Tell us in the comments below.

Pix: Viral Bhayani for MissMalini

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