A glowing Juhi Chawla launches the first stand alone store of Gopi Vaid by Arnaz and Gopi

All roads led to Mumbai's heritage district Kala Ghoda which get's yet another feather in its illustrious hat as Gopi Vaid by Arnaz and Gopi makes a grand entry to the area. 

 The store was launched with well deserved pop and fan fare by Mrs. Juhi Chawla who was not only glowing in a blue and green Gopi Vaid ensemble with a fishtail braid and minimal make up given the heat of the hour, but was also praises galore for Gopi and her clothes. The outfit worn by Juhi Chawla was from Gopi Vaid 2016- Launch Collection.  The actress clearly shares a close bond with both the founders of the label, Gopi Vaid and Arnaz Soonawalla and stated that, "I have known and loved Gopi and Arnaz for over two decades now. Our association goes so far behind that when she asked me to come and inaugurate the store, I was honored to do so as she is my favorite designer. The biggest USP of Gopi is that not only are her clothes gorgeous and wearable, but she is a lovely person so I hope all the ladies here will celebrate this occasion by doing what they do best, shopping!" 

Also present at the event was Spenta Publications mogul Maneck Davar, the lady behind the iconic Kala Ghoda Arts Festival Brinda Miller French Consul General Yves Perrin, Simone Poonawalla, Dr Mukesh Batra, Anuradha Ansari, Saryu Doshi, Neha Hirani, Rashmi and Arvind Jolly, Meenakshi Bajaj, 

The label, GOPI VAID was launched in 2003 by Gopi Vaid & Arnaz Soonawalla with the vision to create garments that are not only comfortable and contemporary but also embodied their love for Indian traditions and textile. Gopi Vaid has been available at fashion houses in premier Indian cities. However, Arnaz and Gopi were keen to showcase their collection in Mumbai to the many who are increasingly seeking the global yet local – the glocal aesthetic and that is how the store got its place in Mumbai's heritage precinct, Kalaghoda, offering  the perfect geography for this charming home-grown label. The store was launched simultaneously with the Gopi Vaid - 2016 Launch Collection. More details on the same below. 

Gopi Vaid – 2016 Launch Collection

The strong silhouette of the long jacket-cut kurtas combined with elegant fitted trousers focus on texture and geometric detail. Hand block printing, hand tie-dye as well as vegetable dye ajrak prints reappear in the 2016 festive collection. Floor sweep Ajrakh angarkhas and kurtas exquisitely embroidered in rich gold and silver zardosi are perfect for any occasion - from cocktails to weddings. Another highlight - elegant straight, slim tunics and jacketed ensembles in linen satin carry the visual of the Patola weave. Batik fabric with different textures becomes a vocabulary that ties together the basic easy to wear tunics, tunic dresses and kaftan collections for a more contemporary, trendy wardrobe

Kangana Ranaut and Rangoli Chandel unveiled FEMINA’S Women’s Day Special 2016 issue at Reliance Digital store

(MUMBAI) – Actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel celebrated Women’s Day by unveiling the new Issue of FEMINA and talking about their exclusive photo shoot for the magazine at a press meet at a Reliance Digital store.

Tanya Chaitanya, Editor, FEMINA says, "As Femina's Women's Day Specials go, this has to be my favourite. Be it the choice of covergirls--Kangana, the ultimate dark horse, and her sister Rangoli, an acid attack survivor who has fought much more than physical scares. Or the mom-daughter celebration across the issue where women bonding comes alive. This Women's Day we believe the focus is as much on us as the women who made us who we are. Group hug, ladies!"

This week, cover stars, sisters Kangana Ranaut and Rangoli Chandel reveal exclusively to FEMINA, their amazing journey from Bhambla to Mumbai, personal but very different struggles, solid professional partnership and plans of growing old together:


“While she was getting treated in Mumbai (for acid burns), she was mostly spaced out and had no sense of direction. It was only natural, with the trauma she underwent. I started engaging her by asking to do small chores for me,” recollects Kangana of their journey from being indifferent siblings to meticulous professionals. Adds Rangoli, also her manager since 2011, “I started with mostly handling her finances and coordinating smaller things for her. We will have our production house soon.”   

They also tell FEMINA about her their plans of making a film (Kangana will be directing) by end of 2016, their secret talents and hobbies that includes organic farming and raising horses. Some excerpts from the interview:
“I will direct a film very soon… in less than a year.”
“I have an organic farm in Manali, and Rangoli has also bought some land there. I’m in the process of building a horse stable,” says Kangana.
“Kangana writes poems. She is an amazing poet. My husband Ajay and I are huge fans of her verses,” says Rangoli. 

In this issue, FEMINA also puts the spotlight on feisty and individual-thinking mother-daughter duos like Lilette and Ira Dubey, Anita and Kiran Desai, Jayashree, Sulajja and Vismaya Firodia, Neeta and Nishka Lulla, Aparna Sen and Konkona Sen Sharma, Daksha Seth and Isha Sharvani. 

PLUS: Every fortnight in FEMINA: Fashion, Beauty, Reality & more!

FEMINA was first published in July 1959 and for over 56 years now, Femina, India’s first and largest read women’s English magazine has long been the definitive life and lifestyle guide for progressive woman. It is owned by Worldwide Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Times Group.  Femina, published fortnightly, features articles on women achievers, relationships, beauty and fashion, travel, cuisine and health and fitness. In recent years, it has extended its reach by launching its language editions – Femina Hindi, Femina Tamil and Femina Bangla. It also publishes Femina Salon and Spa, a magazine targeted at beauty professionals across the country

Reliance Digital is India’s leading electronics retailer, marking a Pan India presence across 200 cities through a network of 1500 stores. Swearing by the core values of making technology affordable and accessible to all by focusing on key areas of ease of access, affordability, store ambience and technology assistance by experts.

Reliance Digital’s strong competitive advantage is ResQ (specialized service support division). ResQ is India’s first and multi-product and multi-brand after sales service available 365 days of the year including Sundays.

ROBOTS ON RAMP with famous Fashion Designers & Celebs @ HTC Tech Fashion Tour

The most awaited & anticipated 1st edition of HTC Tech Fashion Tour 2016(TFT) was a roaring success as celebs, designers, socialites, fashionistas & tech-enthusiasts poured in ample numbers for this unique fashion extravaganza. For the first time in India, an attempt was being made to emphasise on Fashion’s influence on Technology and it was loved by all.

 

Also, featuring for the first time on the fashion ramp were the formidable, sleek, smart and efficient next-generation robots by UBTECH. These bots, who boast of advanced motor skills and amazing co-ordination, perfectly executed a stellar coordinated perfomance at the head of ramp to surely spell-bound millions of viewers.

 

A sneak peek of the first edition of TFT 2016 created a huge impact considering the fabulous line-up of designers including Archana Kochhar, Rocky Star, Ken Ferns and a Grand Finale by Pria Kataaria Puri… all presenting their path-breaking exquisite new-age collections. Every fashion connoisseur, stylish technocrat, and tech-savvy youth is waiting for the hautest fashion & technology innovation to lay their hands on.

 

 

It was a star-studded glitzy evening with the elegant & gracious Sonaakshi Sinha declaring the fashion tour open in presence of Mr. Ramesh Somani, EXHIBIT Group Founder & CEO and Mr. Manu Seth, Sr. Director Marketing HTC South Asia. Present on the occasion were Kiran Bawa, Simi Chandok, Konkana Bakshi,Shahnaz Treasurywala, Sooraj Pancholi, Urvashi Rautela, Rajneesh Duggal, Neil nitin mukesh, Divya Khosla Kumar, Gautam Gulati, Sonakshi sinha, Pooja Chopra, Hard Kaur, Claudia Ciesla, Daisy Shah, Nora Fatehi, Ragini Khanna and Tara Alisha Berry.
 

 

On the occasion of this announcement, EXHIBIT Group Founder & CEO, Mr. Ramesh Somani explains, “We endeavor to create a platform where technology innovators and designers both can showcase their remarkable products exclusively. The very near future demands seamless convergence of Technology & Fashion. This is a very unique property and we are happy to be the first to embark on this journey.”

 

Speaking about the association, Mr. Manu Seth, Sr. Director Marketing HTC South Asia adds, “Today smartphone is a reflection of our style statement. With a perfect blend of top notch technology and unmatched style our smartphones add consummate style quotient to our customers’ lifestyle. We believe in empowering our customers with unparalleled experience to be a fashionista with our smartphones without compromising on features and specifications. Embracing the unrelenting pursuit of brilliance of our customers, we are proud to present the blend of technology and fashion at The Tech Fashion Tour 2016."

  

 
 

In this day and age, Technology is no longer a stand-alone selling feature of a product. Technology and Style are now looked upon as co-existing attributes in a gadget or similar products. On the other-hand, speaking of wearable technology, it goes without saying that designers today are increasingly experimenting with how to embed things like electronics and connected devices into their collections. That is a trend that many Indian designers are looking to embrace with TFT in the nearfuture.

Charmi Shah’s ‘Coast Of Style’ Debut Collection Launched With 30 Top Models Amidst Celebrities

Gen Next Designer Charmi Shah made remarkable debut with her collection ‘Côte du Style’ at a 5 Star Hotel last evening in Mumbai

Charmi showcased 32 of her best designs from her first set of collection ‘Côte d'Azur’ inspired by the French Indian art work on the ramp. The models walked the ramp and the show stopper of the evening was none other than the Ajay Devgn & Prabhudeva’s ‘Action Jackson’ fame Manasvi Mamgai. Entertaining the evening was the host, super cool VJ Andy of ‘Bigg Boss’ fame.

Manasvi adorned a pink and gold bridal lehenga which represented romance and femininity. The sexy cuts under the bust and the indigent mirror work embellishment on the neck line made the choli the statement piece of the whole look. Perfectly complimenting the choli was the lush ghagra with intricate embroidery and a gold net dupatta that looked breathtakingly beautiful, thanks to the ball lace and heavy tassels giving it the right doze of oomph and style.

Apart from Manasvi as the showstopper, the guest list had television actors like Ritwik Dhanjani, Nandish Sandhu, Mrunal Jain as the front row guests celebrating this young budding designer. Actress Ankita Shorey, Shaad Randhawa and Aslam khan also attended this event and everyone was in awe of Charmi’s latest collection.