- PUMA GOES BALLET
Stylize your confident moves with the Ballerina flats from PUMA. The Ballerina collection- Espera, Icon, Prance & Sabadella which redefines relaxation comes with the popular appeal of styling plus the comfort that a ballerina is known for.
Made from materials like leather, suede, etc and a wide variety of colors and designs these hi fashion shoes are a total must in your wardrobe. Stylekandy.com brings to you a brief review-
The Espera - An incredible women's sandal with distinctive motor sport elements like a starting/finish line-inspired outsole and Velcro band fastener and closure. This is combined with a never-seen before high heel outsole. The Puma Women's Espera is the ideal sandal for hot races on and off the paddock. Full-grain leather and suede upper is soft and comfortable. Non-slippery rubber outsole is strong and durable. Espera is ideal for casual get togethers.
The Sabadella - The Puma Sabadella is the new fashion ballerina It's obvious that Motorsport elements like the race-track-inspired outsole combined with a feminine silhouette make the shoe the need for speed diva. The upper is a breathable air mesh and soft suede with a leather lining. The outsole is a combination of injected and glued rubber for support and traction. The Sabadella is a perfect fit for everyday wear also for casual office days.
The Prance– An extension to the Sabdella, the Prance boasts of a soft suede and breathable air mesh upper. Non-slippery rubber outsole.
The Icon - These light and cute flats are perfect for everyday wear. Upper consists of soft synthetic leather with PUMA cat logo and stitch details on the toe. Cute stretchy cross straps with pinking details for added flair. Lightly padded foot bed is added for comfort. Lightweight and flexible rubber outsole gets that traction and durability.
Pricing- Rs 1,999 to Rs 3999
Availability - All PUMA outlets in India from July, 2008.
- FASHION FLEA
The people in India love to dress up for any occasion, even if it means going to the school to pick up your kid. You will find the hippest and the most traditional attires being worn in the same household. The current generation is brand conscious yet values money. The solution to this paradox was the flea market recently organized by Misomo/Hotel Janpath.
It sold the most stylish and comfortable clothes and casuals by Gaurav/ritika & devina sethi that are preferred by this generation.
There was an unusual collection of jewellery by indeep khosla and nidhi narain, antiques, wooden articles and leatherware and general bric-a-brac.
All youngsters thronged the market, striking a good deal with the salespersons and walking off with Bhawna’s sweet temptation.
Posted on: 30-June-2008
- FCUK
French Connection, Britain's leading hi-fashion brand entered Bangalore city with the launch of its first store at Lifestyle Oasis followed by its second store at the Bangalore International Airport. Launched in India by the Murjani Group in April 2007, French Connection, now has 10 stores across the country. Shruti Hassan, singer and actor launched displayed the key looks from French Connection's new collection.
The Store offers women to indulge in decades of style inspired by the romanticism of the 70's, casual sports layering of the 80's to touches of modernism, reminiscent of the early 90's. Dresses lead the way in an array of shapes and styles while laid-back tunics come in graphic prints and delicate florals. The kitsch collection for women is structured by classic wardrobe staples, giving the season a timeless feel.
Accessories compliment the diversity of the collection, bags for girls are oversized in metallic bronze and silver and high shine pvc, shoppers come in colourful sheer plastic with matching belts. Large raffia styles with purse fastening add elegance alongside neutral leather designs. A handmade range of sunglasses sets the tone for the season. Each style in the range oozes refined sophistication with innovative and premium branding treatments.
Men are not left far behind. Breathable natural linens, lightweight cottons and fine knit sweats, finished with an unruly edge highlight the men's summer wardrobe. Laundered styles and layering is key, showcased in a palette of pale grey, muted green, white and lemon yellows, hues that reflect the freshness of spring. Accessories feature bright nylon sports bags feature racing stripes and detachable shoulder straps while satchel bags come with internal laptop compartments. Scarves are relaxed in open weave patterns and sit with fun graphic prints belts and a smarter offering of classic leather styles.
French Connection is also available at:
In Mumbai: VAMA- Peddar Rd, Shopper's Stop- Juhu & Malad
In New Delhi: Select Citywalk and at Shoppers' Stop- Rajouri Gardens
In NCR: Ambience Mall- Gurgaon, Central Gurgaon
In Pune: Central 2 Ascent Mall, Near E Square
In Bangalore: Lifestyle, Oasis and Bangalore International Airport
Posted on: 28-June-2008
- ROMANCE OF COTTON
Cotton Council International in alliance with the designer-duo, Meera and Muzaffar Ali presented a fashion show “Romance of Cotton” at ITC Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi to celebrate the importance of cotton fabric in India.
Meera and Muzaffar of Kotwara Studios brought alive the glamorous side of cotton on the ramp by crafting the ingenuity of the fabric in design appliqués that created a wonderful story of silhouettes, cuts and colors. Top-notch models like Indrani Das Gupta, Joey mathews, Sapna Kumar, Nayanika Chatterjee, Aanchal Kumar, Krishna Somani, Laxmi Rana, Sonalika Sahay and Tina Chatwal saunter the ramp ablaze with golden glow.
“India has a very strong cotton heritage but these man-made fibers have eroded that, so we feel important to support it. We would like to tell people that there is no fabric as relaxed and gentle as cotton is how one can feel free while wearing it. That’s why we decided on Meera and Muzaffar who have a strong background of creating beautiful garbs in the cotton”, said Agnieszka Fijol, Senior Manager of South Asia, CCI.
“We have always been enthusiastic in using Indian crafts and fabrics in our collection and delighted to be a part of this special cotton celebration through our cotton collection”, said the designer.
Posted on: 28-June-2008
- IRA -2050
Priyanka Chopra launched the Ira- Love Story 2050 jewelry collection at the Vie Lounge in Mumbai earlier this week. Giving her company was director (or would be father in law?) Harry Baweja. The sultry, sexy lass looked sizzling hot in an A-shaped, black and magenta, printed short dress and stunningly gleaming black stilettos perfectly matched with lustrous diamond accessories. Once unveiled, the Ira Love StoryCollection narrated a tale of its own..
As Ankit Mehta, Director, Ira, puts it- “We conducted a month long survey of what the youth wants to wear in the future. Then we blended it with the contemporary designs so that it holds relevance even if someone wants to wear it today. The outcome is futuristic, yet contemporary. I am hoping that this collection lasts till 2050!”
So has she tried the jewelry, or is she just promoting the movie. “Oh I have worn it forever, I feel. I have been flaunting it everywhere I go, too bad you guys didn’t notice! I first wore it during a trial, but had some hang ups with the designs. We thought they were not futuristic enough. Our stylists, Thea and Puja sat with the in house designers at Ira and after painstaking sessions of ‘to be’ or ‘not to be’, we finally freezed on the collection” reveals Priyanka.
A gimmick in true filmi ishtyle, involved Boo, her pink pet teddy robot in the movie, present a diamond-studded ring to Priyanka, which she excitedly accepted and even wore. “I am very fond of jewelry. What I am wearing generally depends on where I am going. But usually I like to do a lot of mix and match. Boo is my best friend in the future. He keeps reminding me of my food, my make up, my things; he folds my clothes, he entertains me- he is just always there with me. That’s why you find me with him even in the posters”
The last one month has seen one of the most aggressive promotional strategies for a movie in recent times. Priyanka’s long-standing boyfriend and debutant actor Harman Baweja awarded the winners of The Fame Reel Kids contest yesterday in the city. Last week, the two were present at Cinemax to launch the special edition of merchandise inspired by the futuristic flick. With all this publicity and media hype, the Bawejas have sure raised t
