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Indian Wedding and My New Delhi Adventures
No matter how many guidebooks and blogs you read about India, nothing prepares you for this country of contrasts and contradictions, thrilling experiences and exotics, splash of colour and array of aromas. Spending a week in New Delhi, for my best friend’s wedding, I try to soak it all in. (Originally published in the AGI Magazine October 2012 issue)
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Osman’s Ethnic Chic
Inspired by ethnic wear, costumes of ancient cultures and his travels, Osman Yousefzada presented his latest S/S 2013 collection last night at LFW. AGI was there to see his latest creations. (Originally published on www.agimag.com). British born to Afghani parents, Osman has been making clothesfrom a young age. After launching his label in 2005, his designer talent has been widely recognized and his celebrity clients list has been growing ever since. He has received NEWGEN sponsorship for three seasons (SS07 – SS08), has been nominated for annual Designs of Year 2007 award at the Design Museum, his 2008 collaboration with Mango for Little Black Dress collection was one of the…
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2012 LFW Report Day 3: LFW is More Than a Catwalk
Today, while fashion editors, bloggers and everyone else queued for the shows or leisurely sipped coffee in the lounge areas, I decided to check out infamous LFW showrooms. Armed with LFW’s ‘Little Black Book’ that has information on all participating designers and coveted press pass, I scouted the premises of the Exhibition space (open to media and buyers only). (Originally published on www.agi.com) I began my tour with the BFC Press Lounge that hosts Toni&Guy Blow Out Bar, which offers last minute hair styling services, and M.A.C. Media Lounge, where UK and international media professionals can get exclusive information on designers and their shows, work on their latest news updates,…
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2012 LFW Report Day 2: John Rocha, Huishan Zhang, Yifang Wan and Others
The sun was bright and sunny today in London and I continued my quest to bring you the best of the London Fashion Week (LFW). Today I attended five shows, predominantly of Asian designers based in London. With high heels on and red lipstick as a weapon, I conquered one show after another. (Originally published on www.agimag.com) Huishan Zhang First stop was presentation by China-born Huishan Zhang. His S/S 2013 collection, inspired by his homeland, was superb both in the execution and presentation. With Latin American jazz playing in the background, models with hair beautifully braided, glided across the room in elegant and ultra feminine designs. Paying tribute to Chinese…
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2012 LFW Report Day 1: Corrie Nielsen’s Floral Paradise
Last night I attended my first LFW Launch party (courtesy of Felicities PR), rubbing shoulders with many ‘who is who’ of the fashion world. While statuesque models roamed around in latest designer creations, stylists, designers, bloggers, editors and other fashionastas, like myself, sipped cocktails and talked about much anticipated events in the next several days. (Originally published on www.agimag.com). Today the LFW has officially kicked off and we were there to report on who wore what and the shows we have seen so far. The legendary Somerset House with its LFW tent and other venues draws most stylish people from all over London and beyond. Among some truly fashionable individuals…
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Celebrated Illustrator Brings Prints to GLOSSYBOX
I was invited to an exclusive press launch of September GLOSSYBOX designed by Maggie Li, a talented London-based illustrator who has worked with OKIDO, TimeOut, Google, WIRED, Reader’s Digest, Conde Nast and SOHO House Group among many. (Originally published on www.agimag.com) While some guests were sipping bubbly and snacking on custom made macaroons, others were getting their manicure done in the shades and designs matching Maggie’s box in the shades of peach pink, crème, and blue. As I found out, themed Rising Stars, a limited edition box features Maggie designs of various products’ symbols, which represent GLOSSYBOX’s philosophy of bringing best of the beauty products to wider audiences. As usual,…
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Mood Board: Ikat and Paisley
My take on the latest trends: paisley and ikat prints, originally published in AGI magazine (August 2012 issue).
