Newyork fashion week was not even on my bucket list ever. When I started my blogging journey I never imagined I would be doing all of this so soon. And yes, hurray, it happened, I got invited in the capacity of an influencer and voila, it was crazy fun.
I had the time of my life in Newyork city this time when I travelled. Last year when I was in Newyork, I went there as a tourist and this time I was there invited as a fashion influence, meeting people from fashion industry- models, designers, fashion writers and conversing with them as we exchanged thoughts n ideas, opinions and thereafter went ahead and attended the after parties.
It was an experience of a lifetime which entailed so much of learning. Newyork fashion week is ‘THE’ FASHION WEEK amongst all the weeks that follow through the month end.
In this blog I shall share my first look that I wore while I attended the #NYFW2019 show. These looks that I’m going to be wearing in my coming blogs are all specially curated and designed with lot of love n diligence from various brands, designers and fashion houses. Since I have so much to share with you all hence I’m going to make blogs on my vacation looks in Newyork that would follow these blogs soon.
So the day I arrived and i knew i had to start with the look that goes well for the work I have come for, that does perfect justice to my role that is of a fashionista, an influencer representing India, a fashion writer who knows her game right.
This very modern and fashionable pant suit with flares was in the color that’s trending this season-powder yellow.
I love jackets and pants and the retro feel it imparted was making me feel wonderfully confident. Stay tuned for the next blogs would be on rest of the days at #nyfw2019 check the hashtag #ANUJAXNYFW for more and love u all.
The street looks that we loved
Models on the runway
* I would be uploading my youtube and IGTV videos tomorrow on the newyrok city fun and fashion.
You are the daughter of a royal spirit, your wondrous story has already begun…your once upon a time is now…My last year’s achievement of being recognized as the #fashionicon of #bangalore by #kwaa2018 #karnataka was enhanced and escalated with the curtain raiser of KWAA, 2019.
KWAA- Karnataka Women Achievers Award organised its curtain raiser event last week and it saw the trophy designed by C.krishnaiyah Chetty being unveiled. The programmed S.I.N.G intended women from all walks of life to come together to encourage, celebrate, inspire each other.
A beautiful day saw many beautiful women as they shared their stories n ideas, walked the ramp and rocked the event.
Awards are so much more about you as a person than the social media presence. What defines who you are, your trophies, felicitations, and recognitions or the people who love you or hate you. Nothing defines us as a person, our own attitude towards people, our life and our perception and orientation defines what we become or what we are.
Achievements are always personal and today as I look back, I feel proud of all my brand associations and influence I have been able to create with my real self intact…I had the best of brands to begin with even though I had a lesser understanding of how to go about it, unlike today… I’m proud to be associated with the most inspiring women and learn and inspire them too in return.
Few days back, while I was watching Spiderman, one dialogue struck me when one kid says that it’s his last day of life and he spent all his time just trying to get likes on his Instagram… it’s hilarious how we play and go on playing and getting entangled in this fame and game of social media forgetting the real us. Let’s not be victims to this and remember what we stand for.
JW and its signature Italian restaurant Alba is known for its radiant display of culinary supremacy. Recently, we were hosted to an exclusive media table at this delightful restaurant with some lip-smacking new menu that was curated to perfection by the twin chefs CHEF BRIAN and CHEF ILIYAZ.
Four hands collaboration at JW MARRIOTT Bangalore is this new menu by Chef Brian, who happens to be in town while he occupies the position of the executive chef at JW Marriott, Phuket resort and spa. He is the creative genius who has knowledge of Italian, Spanish and modern Australian cuisine. He is in Bangalore and has launched a new menu for the signature Italian restaurant, Alba, in association with Chef Iliyaz who is heading the kitchen at Alba.
The new menu reflects modern Italian flavors and is inspired by the new trends and is an attempt to revive the love of city for the Italian cuisine. The menu echoes rightfully the freshness and right sourcing of ingredients with unique flavors.
The media table saw the four-course menu with lavish choices for both veg and non-vegetarian. It was a culinary experience brimming with delectable flavors and impeccable service as the four courses were served paired with wine.
THE FIRST COURSE
PAN SEARED DUCK LIVER FOI GRAS
It was an impressive duck liver served on a bed of sticky date pudding, the texture of the duck was impeccable.
FATHER MICHAELS BURATTA WITH FRESH MANGOES
For the vegetarians was the freshly sourced Father Michael’s burrata with local mangoes and rocket leaves to give it the local flavors coupled with parmesan cheese. This presentation came with a coronet of tuille of spinach which interestingly was red in color with the dry texture of styrofoam.
THE SECOND COURSE
ROAST CHICKEN AND PARMESAN BROTH
The soup was a surprise as it was a very rustic Italian style with roasted chicken and parmesan in the broth of chicken. The texture was buttery and it was like a grandma’s recipe out of any common household of Italy.
MELON GAZPACHO
This cold and soothing soup was made out of basil granita, basil foam, and ricotta salts.
THE THIRD COURSE
SOUS VIDE DUCK BREAST
A very neat recipe with duck breast cooked to perfection with potato gnocchi melting in the mouth, grappa sour cherry here and there to give distinctness to the flavour and leek confit cooked slowly and achieved to perfection.
ROOT VEGETABLE GARDEN
This was chunky beet mash and veggies.
THE LAST COURSE
The last course were desserts and I loved both in their own ways.
FIVE SPICED PANACOTTA
This smelt of the spices in unison with slight sweetness from distance. The spices adding a fresh dash to the cool and amazing textured pannacotta with olive caramels and poached peaches that imparted a slight tinge of sour and sweet to the whole dish.
BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE SORBET
This is what I loved the most, the light sorbet with just the right amount of sweetness that was being perfectly balanced with the subtle salty flavour of goat cheese as u dig in the mix of white chocolate and goat cheese. As though the colours were not enough to make it look so fashionably yummy the edible lavender coloured flowers just upped the glamour quotient of the dish.
This was a delectable meal and we loved our conversations that were very interesting and made the experience so much more delicious topped by the grand hospitality & ambience of the hotel and the lovely company of the chefs who came after the last course was served.
The new menu is available for dinners and lunch so go ahead and have a super time with your family.
Chancery Pavilion and celebrity chef Hari Nayak lend a new twist to the gastronomical offerings at Alchemy
Bengaluru, 26th June 2019: Chancery Pavilion delighted its patrons with an irresistible menu change at Alchemy; introducing refreshing flavors and tantalizing dishes that reflect global culinary trends with an Indian twist. Inspired by the fresh and local produce from various regions in India, globally acclaimed Chef Hari Nayak featured handpicked local ingredients in all its grandeur for the new menu. Showcasing over 20 unique dishes, chef Hari presented a unique mix of classic regional delicacies with acontemporary twist.
From lamb cafreal with chutney roti to chettiar chicken, nuts over coconut to textures of coffee, the new menu is bursting with plenty of choices for the gourmand. Those with a sweet tooth have a variety of dishes to choose from, including Mysore pak cheesecake. Alchemy’s most sought after dishes; chicken sukka bulgogi, konkan fish fillet, and gondhoraj lemon mousse can still be relished in the new menu. The highlight of the menu is not only its innovative use of fresh ingredients but also its cooking techniques. The new dishes are prepared by experienced chefs using modern and traditional techniques like flash freezing and slow cooking to enhance the flavors of the food. As a culinary veteran and travel enthusiast, Chef Hari has taken inspiration from his travel experiences across the country and has incorporated his favorite ingredients in this version of the menu.
Chettiar Chciken
Commenting about the launch, Chef Hari Nayak said, “The menu at Alchemy showcases an exceptional range of innovative, native delicacies in a contemporary way by dressing them in global culinary attire. While curating the cuisine, we aimed at transforming the ordinary to extraordinary. I have personally conducted an old fashioned research on the culinary options and handpicked a few preferred ingredients from various regions, like godhoraj lemons from Calcutta, fermented red chilies from Korea. Few of the dishes are conceptualized basis my childhood memories as well. One should definitely try the drool-worthy dishes like lamb cafreal, chettiar chicken and nuts over coconut.”
Nuts Over Coconut
Chicken 65 Naan
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Simarjeet Singh, General Manager, The Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru, said, “We have received a tremendous response from our patrons for the culinary experience offered by Alchemy since its launch. This year, we have notched up the game by creating appealing food choices that are inspired from popular regional delicacies. We endeavor to build more excitement, making Alchemy one of the most sought after gastronomical destinations in the city. We are extremely keen and look forward to witness the responses from the food enthusiasts of the city about the new innovations at Alchemy.”
Alchemy also stocks a very good selection of high-end beverages and has master bar staff that consistently and passionately churns out perfect drinks. Alchemy is open for drinks and dinner between 11:00 hrs. to 01:00 hrs. on all days.
The Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore’s new-age 5 star luxury business hotel of discerning choice. Inaugurated in March 2006 and set on an elevation amidst the heart of Bangalore’s central business district on Residency Road, The Chancery Pavilion is the perfect destination for business travelers, tourists, medical visits and even quick getaways. The Hotel offers an extremely competitive product to both business and leisure travelers. One of the USP of the hotel is the thoughtfully designed rooms for Long Staying Guests.
Food Menu
Podi Mushroom
Potato & Cheese Popcorns
Raw Banana Tuk
Soy Keema Pot Pie
Lamb Cafreal
Fish Kebab
Egg Roast
Malai Prawn
Cherrywood Smoked Garlic Chicken
Classic Prawn Ghee Roast
Cheddar Chicken Tikka
Coorgi Pork Belly
Duck Samosa
Okra Almond kadi
Smoked Almond Mutton Shorba
Channa Chop
Carrot & Water Chestnut Roll
Bocconcini Chat
Bean Curd Vada
Hari Nayak – Chef, Restaurateur, Author
Hari Nayak is an internationally acclaimed figure in the Indian culinary scene with many successful ventures as a chef, restaurateur, author and a culinary consultant. New York based Indian chef Hari Nayak believes in deconstructing, innovating and recreating culinary experiences. His sheer commitment and signature style cooking has led him to be one of the most sought after chefs around the globe.
Hari Nayak started his culinary journey working in India and then travelled to North America and attained professional training at the Culinary Institute of America. With a strong inspiration from his Indian roots, he started his career at restaurants in New York, London, and Paris and created a sensation with his unique style of cooking. He worked towards popularizing Indian food in the West by showcasing simplistic and modern ways of cooking the cuisine. Hari managed to successfully dispel the misconceptions of Indian preparation style and provided a modern outlook on the Indian cuisine.
He is the author of 6 bestselling books like Modern Indian Cooking, The Café Spice Cookbook and My Indian Kitchen which feature the simple yet eclectic style of Hari’s dishes. Chef Hari is determined to transform Indian cooking through his books, latest being ‘Spice Trail’ that highlights 100 modern global recipes for home cooks.
Apart from his restaurant undertakings in New Jersey- Matt &Meera, Dosateria in California and Tandur in Tennesse, Hari Nayak added more ventures under his belt by establishing a few modern Indian restaurants in the Middle East like Bombay Bungalow, My Mosa and Masti. He will also be actively curating the menu at Alchemy, the rooftop fine dine restaurant at Chancery Pavillion, Bengaluru. He continues to spread the word about Indian cooking and endeavors to see it among the top three regional cuisines in the world.
I remember when I came to bangalore as a teenager how much I loved it. To an 18 year old from delhi this place meant a whiff of fresh romantic air, cherry blossoms, Bougainville, an IT city and most of all a city with great music and pubs.
So this week, I had a rocking time dancing my blues away with my gang of girls in one of the high end clubs in indranagar. What did you do this weekend? Let me know if you love the swanky pubs of bangalore and if yes then which ones are your favourites as I would love to try them out soon. I love my audiences and it’s really fun interacting with you so looking forward for more mails than I get.
Since you all have given a great response to the summer lookbook series so here’s another one for you, although Summers are almost getting over in bangalore. The breezy evenings and late nights of bangalore and the jam packed roads are a sight so integral to this city.
Hence today I bring you very sporty and casual look that I sported this weekend.
I’m wearing a tee shirt dress and it’s for all you rebellious women who love to experiment and not stick to safe zone when it comes to looking good. It’s a very comfy outfit and something that you could wear anytime of the day- boots at night to up the hot quotient. Since it’s slightly windy in bangalore so this look is suitable to this climate here. You can also wear it with some canvas shoes for a day wear as it reflects a very careless attitude. So fashion or no fashion your style statement has to be there.
Will come soon with something interesting so stay tuned for more ♥️xoxo
We are blessed to have made till here and hope to go on woth quality work as this is what matters. When time and patience reap results… lofty goals… lofty dreams coupled with lofty actions maketh a vision so beautiful… #loftyspectrums
Thankful to my Goddess- my Mom for giving me such ideals and vision always and belief and faith in myself n my capabilities.
With the season of awards nights, model hunts and beauty pageants, and derbies, the fact that you look suited to the occasion and wear appropriate outfit ( specially if you are invited as honourable jury) holds quite an importance.
The current summer lookbook series is specially been loved by all of you so I really wanted to include a regal look that could suit such classy occasions too.
The recent royal wedding of #princeharry and #meghanmarkle has upped the fashion quotient and stands as an inspiration to millions. Of course, it was only #priyankachopra who got to attend the wedding but we all stand astounded and inspired to make some British fashion statements this season.
So my summerlookbook#5, {click #anujasummerlookbook for more looks this season} is a very Brit looking dress with assymetrical cut to it and a ruffle ( yes, ruffles are here to stay). What I love the most about it is it’s bishop sleeves, that make this pastel powder blue dress so elegant. Its one of those dresses that doesn’t expose any inch of your skin and hence is an class act. I paired it with pink lipsticks and pink pumps in a typical British fashion when even the toes are not exposed (only if I could have been a part of such a royal affair since I’m all set).
I’m wearing pastel pink coloured glass beads set that I had recently picked up from #murrano glass factory in #italy.
If only I had done my hair in a bun or some fascinators I think we are ready for a derby or a fashionable night.
My location was amazing and it suited my mood with the aroma of hot brewing chocolate while it was drizzling as I looked outside the window panes in #nemmabengaluru – its the #fabellechocloates boutique at #itcgardenia. In fact, I loved reading few concoctions too; only how I wish they were love potions and I could be with my beau who is not in town these days…♥️
Farzi has many connotations and I yet remember how my Mom was amazed to hear this name few years back, as this means ‘illusion’. “Why the name FARZI”, was the question that made us curious to try out the food there. I remember how both of us went to enjoy a meal there. It was a delightful experience to see how amazingly Indian flavours from various parts of india were infused into the global cuisine. These recipes were presented in a suave fashion with amalgamation of global cuisine into Indian desi classics, in a very contemporary way in totally a rocking, chic ambiance with some high energy music. That’s when mom told me,”you know why this is Farzi, because they create illusions…”. This is the gastronomical delight that Farzi Café brings in with some dose of everything in its recipes, the innovative menus with some inspiring artistic presentation on quirky plates and serving bowls [in the various shapes of rolling pin, pestle and mortar etc bring back to us the memories of an era that is being forgotten in the rut of todays life, the time of our grandmoms when the preparations were thorough and servicing style was so rustic and traditional].
Yes, Farzi is an illusion wherein we think its so global, and hip and chic while it, at the same time amalgamates and fuses cultures within food and music and a lot more in preparation, spices, innovation and the beautiful presentation. That is Farzi Café Unplugged for all of you.
Last week it has launched its new menu which is so unique and droolworthy. It was a happy bunch of few influencers, food writers, bloggers and enterpreneurs for this delightful lunch that went on for hours, and how we all loved eating the delicacies over discussions on the dominant flavours and other good stuff ( a good bunch makes for a good lunch and good times always). Thanks @Sheetal C for inviting us and being a lovely host, you simply rocked and thank you @Rekha Ghosh for being around and looking after us, your presence always brings about a new surge of energy in the environment.
@Suresh Hinduja, the popular food critic for this new menu and he told me what spices {or read seeds} ‘panchphoran’ is composed of, you can send in your guesses and we will surely disclose it to you…!!
The farzi café new menu is artistic and so original. I am totally ‘farzified’ by the regional recipe of south marrying north in recipes like charcoal appams with paneer bhurji with a imparting it such a unique flavor, the charcoal giving a modern look and feel to the otherwise an Indian recipe at heart.
And then another chartbuster was the khichdi risotto that took my heart away. I realized how my love for risotto and khichdi could be satiated at the same time. I must take this recipe from Mr. Suresh Hinduja soon.
The Italian balls made with daal and chawal were another show stealer.
The new menu at Farzi Café
Soups & Salads
Avocado mint Gazpacho, Jeera namak para (Chilled Avocado soup flavored with Jal Jeera, Garnished with Savory Lavash)
Curd rice tikki chaat, Dragon scoop, Besan pearls (Curd rice patty layered with Sweet yogurt, Mint & Sweet chutney in a clay pot, garnished with dragon fruit scoop)
Mini Raj Kachori, Crispy okra salad, Chutney foam (Mini shells with sweet & sour pumpkin topped with sweet chutney foam, crispy okra salad)
Small Plates
Paniyaram scotch eggs, Desi ghee hollandaise (Take on classic scotch eggs with a Indian twist quail eggs stuffed into a Crispy rice batter bowl)
Panch phoran paneer bhurji tart, New pickle onion (Scrambled cottage cheese Flavored with Panch phoran Into a tart shell)
Desi Curd Poppers, smoked tomato chutney (Mouth Melting curd poppers with Indian spices, Served with Smoked tomato Chutney)
Dal Chawal Arancini, achar, Papad, chutney (Italian rice balls made with Dal & Chawal Served with achar, Papad and Chutney)
Harrisa spice Paneer tikka, Tadka Cream (Mellow Cottage cheese marinated with mild chilli spice served with Tempered Mayonnaise)
Black sesame chicken Tikka, Sesame Ash (Tender cubes of Chicken leg marinated with black sesame paste garnished with sesame Crumb)
Tandoori bacon prawns, Tadka mayo (Indian Take on classic Bacon wrap prawn with Tandoori marinade & Smoked in clay oven)
Tempura fried prawn, Nimboo mirch air (Tempura fried prawn tossed in homemade sauce & Served with Lemon & Chilli Foam)
Mains
Keema Anda Pao, Masala onion (Re Inventing classic Keema Anda pav with a Farzi twist)
Paneer Ghee roast appam, Podi dust (Cubes of panner cooked with south Indian spices served in a black carbon appam)
Dal Khichdi risotto, Papad crisp, Achari butter (Yellow lentils cooked with Arborio rice served with lentil crisp and Pickle butter)
Ratatouille Bhaji, Maska Focaccia (Spicy mashed vegetables serve with buttered Italian bread)
Andhra Chilli chicken, Thatte Idli, Micro herbs (Chicken cubes cooked with green chilli paste served on Flat rice sponge)
Prawn Balchao Bowl – Prawn crackers, Cabbage fogaath (A popular goad dish served in a bowl with prawn cracker)
Mutton Irachi pepper fry, Malabari Paratha (Mutton cubes cooked with southern spices & Served with Malabari Paratha)
Meetha
Flourless chocolate cake, Tanquery Mousse, Orange crumb (Airy Chocolate cake served with seasonal fruits )
Fenni Nest, Chenna balls, Flavored Milk (Nest made out of Fenni served with Sweet cottage cheese balls & Saffron flavored milk)
Peanut butter mousse taco, Banana Kulfi, Caramelized Banana (Peanut butter mousse stuffed in a sweet taco shell, Served with Banana Kulfi)
Rasmalai tres leches, Carrot cream, Rose petal net (Rasmalai made with Three textures of milk garnished with Rose petal sugar net)
This wonderful Farzi food is a delight for a food lover so whoever hasn’t tried it yet in Bangalore is surely missing on something delightful.
Bangalore Times fashion week made waves this season with the designers like #rinadhaka and #archanakochhar coming down to #nammabengaluru to set the trends for the season.
My look for the day was a beautiful organza steel grey coloured blouse which is so English in its hemlines, and sleeves with minimal beads work on it. Outfit details are given at the bottom.
A topper in college (with a background in Law), a voracious reader (who loves to write), a former lawyer in the High Court of Bangalore, meet Anuja Pandey who quit her job to partner with her equally enterprising brother Ashish Dubey to set up Lofty Spectrums – a fashion, travel and lifestyle blog.
Anuja, because of her father’s profession, grew up experiencing the fabulous diversity across India. It has helped her easily adapt to people, languages and cultures. She says, these experiences shaped her into what she is today.
Via Lofty Spectrums, Anuja and her brother give voice to not only their sensibilities but to many brands and designers in Bangalore and beyond. They have done successful collaborations with some of the leading jewelry, fashion and lifestyle brands in India and consult on personal and corporate brand styling. Lofty Spectrums have also been roped in as the official grooming, styling and fashion consultants for several beauty pageants.
Anuja says, “It is not easy to keep track of the latest trends and serve what people love to see or read and also keep in mind what our clients have to offer, but what I do gives me immense satisfaction and I get to learn so much in the process”. Having only just come out of one her toughest years (losing her mother just before her 60th birthday, Anuja has come to realize that a lifetime is not enough with the ones you love, “so treasure love and relationships over everything else, treasure time and invest it wisely on people who matter.”
As for her message to all the wonder women out there, Anuja says, “Love yourself, women are the most wonderful creations of nature, they are most capable – as they produce, nurture, and provide love and warmth. Appreciate other women, try to be the wind beneath the wings of another woman. Live, love and laugh.”
A lawyer specialized in Media and Entertainment Law from London Metropolitan University and a topper of her batch in Philosophy honours and masters from Hindu College, University of Delhi, Anuja Pandey’s love lies in writing poetries and theatre. Language and culture have been in her veins since childhood as her mother was a freelance writer and a literature gold medallist of her times.
Being in private sectors for many years, she chose to cater to her artistic side and shifted her focus of work to lifestyle and fashion blogging. http://www.loftyspectrums.com is a fashion, travel and lifestyle blog which is co-founded by Anuja Pandey and her brother Lucky as his sense of aesthetics finds appeal and beauty in the little things of life.
“We love the nuances of fashion and travel! Travelling different places enhances your experience and escalates your sense of food, wine and culture and hence fashion. Every time it adds to our sensibilities, it makes us alive.”
Lofty Spectrums give voice to not only the reader’s interest but to brands and designers in Bangalore. In recent times, they have collaborated with eminent brands like Tanishq, Titan, Pallavi Foley, CKC, Lakme Fashion Week, Blackberrys, Red Tape, Unlimited, Myntra, Biba, Swarovski, Hidesign and many more. They offer styling consulting to clients (personal and brands), design promotional campaigns for various brands. They are also grooming, styling and fashion consultants for International Beauty Pageants. So Lofty Spectrums is a one-stop solution for every fashion aficionado.
“My mother is my role model, my mentor, my philosopher, best friend and greatest love.”
Her sense of excellence and knack for achieving perfection has been the reason of how she continues to see and recognise extraordinary in what might appear ordinary to some. Anuja is full of life and adventure which is one thing everybody should learn from her. She believes in no regrets in life but to learn from your mistakes and move on. “Cogito ergo sum” – “Think hard before any action” is her philosophy.
Her message to people who wants to follow on her path – “If you want to do something, and you feel passionate about it then you must give it a try. Don’t undermine your qualities and your capabilities. You don’t need to be a graduate in that particular field to pursue it, just believe in yourself, do self-assessment and be true to what you are. Age and qualifications don’t matter, mind matters, positivity matters.”
As it’s when you love yourself first that you could love anyone else. Friends play the most important role invypur happiness and toxic people must be kept at bay . Recently it was my bday and I had a fuzzy, warm one all due to my friends.
The beautiful red dress I chose to wear has cut work and I loved this colour. To add to the bling I teamed it with a cape in rose gold and curls in my hair. Happy birthday to me, love my amazing friends and happy to announce that our blog ie me n my co Blogger Lucky are getting associated with Femina Miss India this year as their talent partners, some warm feeling with loss of Happy hormones… good night
INDIA and its craftsmanship is impeccable and the attention to details is extensive. And this season,when we see the trends of all the fashion weeks in INDIA and globally, ethnic wear and artisans are being cherished and celebrated everywhere.
Hence let us have a look into the season of Ethnic Indian suits, skirts and dresses.
Biba’s latest Autumn collection takes care of all a woman of elegance needs this festive season. Recently, I went through the new collection of this brand only to realise that it has kalamkaris, Lehariyas, indigos ( that have been making waves for sometime now in the fashion posts), gulmohars in cool cottons, silk cottons and silks. The Rohit Bal collection is also lovely.
The style quotient is just never compromised when it’s Biba and it takes care of all the choices when it is about cuts and sartorial picks. There are palazzos, skirts and Kurtis, chudidars with long anarkalis, regular salwars in breezy cottons. There are flared suits, angarakhas, patialas etc. There are prints and embroidery, brocades and zaris, the Aari work, there’s one for each one of us.
My appetite for the festive season dresses was totally catered by the selection of choices that Biba offers. I have three various designs for occasions that could be a festival, a Pooja, a lunch party or any kind of outing.
Three ways to sizzle in traditional ethnic wear
My first pick is this Orange Anarkali cotton suit set featuring run stitched yoke on sleeveless round neck kurta with full sleeved zari embroidered jacket, golden hem, embellished hem, matching knitted churidar and crinkled dupatta.
This fits the bill for a karwa chauth, or Durga puja or Diwali, although I don’t believe in occasions to look good, it could be just for yourself and everyday is an occasion to celebrate you.
My second pick is the off white straight Kurti with flared skirt finish thereby giving it an impact and look of skirt and kurta. It has a beautiful finish and it is my pick for the Onam or a lunch day out. This could make you sizzle with or without makeup.
My third pick is the beautiful Rani pink coloured embroidered jacket with palazzos. This could be a definite Eid attire.
So make waves this season of festivities with beautiful, traditional ethnic wear.
The Indian weddingmarket is rapidly growing at an annual rate of 25-30 per cent. While wedding fairs are a common feature in recent times, there is nothing that caters solely to affluent families with big marriage budgets. Identifying this need-gap, Vogue India’s exclusive, ‘by invitation only’ the Vogue Wedding Show acts as the final arbiter of luxury for discerning audiences, connecting them to the finest brands in the bridal space. The Vogue Wedding Show, a specially curated exhibition by Vogue India, featuring the most luxurious and personalized wedding services, was launched in 2013. As an extension of the event, Vogue India has created the Vogue Wedding Book–a keepsake wedding tome featuring each participating brand editorially, available complementary with the September issue of the magazine.
The attendees of the Vogue Wedding Show 2017 got the chance to attend exclusive masterclasses–
STYLING : where celebrity style mentor and Vogue India’s Fashion Director, Anaita Shroff Adajania
Wedding planner: Vandana Mohan
Celebrity hairstylist Rod Anker
Skin-care specialist Dr. Harshna Bijlani
Make-up specialist Namrata Soni
Celebrity nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel
Speaking about the Vogue Wedding Show, Priya Tanna, Editor, Vogue India, says “Weddings in India are richly steeped in tradition, and yet contemporary in their essence– they are more than events, they are memory makers. To help craft the wedding of your dreams, we have brought together a select gathering of experts, brands and services at our three-day long wedding showcase. From the country’s leading bridal wear designers, stunning jewellery brands to masterclasses conducted by renowned industry experts in hair, make-up, skin, beauty, nutrition and wellness, it is a ready reckoner for every bride and bridegroom to be. No wonder then that in its 5th year, the Vogue Wedding show has become seminal to the industry.”
Hari Nayak – Chef, Restaurateur, Author
