August 20th is that day for opening another chapter of the Luxury segment in theIndian Media world. Here is a teaser and watch this space for more.

Florence is regarded by some as the birthplace and earliest centre of the modern fashion industry in Italy. It has given to the world some of the best creators in art, textiles, footwear and lifestyle. This time, Italian fashion conquers the minds of our Bollywood stars. From IIFA red carpet evenings to casual airport looks, exclusive Italian international luxury fashion and lifestyle brand, Stefano Ricci caters to every occasion.

While Salman Khan was spotted wearing a black formal iridescent jacket bearing the octagonal design from the signature Stefano Ricci collection at the IIFA Green Carpet in Madrid,Hrithik Roshan caught everyone’s attention at the airport, wearing a casual yet classy black jacket with brown leather detailing on the collar and cuffs. Moreover, superstar Anil Kapoor has always been known for his impeccable style. He too decided to put on a light blue semi-formal jacket from the Stefano Ricci collection at the IIFA Press Conference in Spain and looked quite comfortable wearing it while interacting with his fans. At the same time, trending on social media is Rahul Khanna who wore beautiful knitwear and scarves from the Stefano Ricci collection while shooting for the NDTV Good Times show, Fiddich, in Scotland.

 

As a designer, Stefano Ricci has brought continuous innovation to men’s fashion. He is a strong advocate of the wholly ‘Made-in-Italy’ production, and an uncompromising entrepreneur. The unique pieces, completely hand-designed, are conceived for an international clientele that is not led by price but by the search for excellence itself. To know more about the Stefano Ricci collection, log on to www.stefanoricci.com or visit the store at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai.

 

Roca, leader in bathroom products presents – INSPIRA, an ultimate sleek and contemporary range of basins and wall hung WC’s in three shapes – square, soft and round. Definitely the three most relevant shapes in bathroom design: round, soft and square have an ability to appeal to different styles and personality types. These shapes are an ideal fit for any kind of bathroom space.

 

Staying true to versatility, the INSPIRA collection provides avant-garde aesthetics and adds a touch of finesse to your space, giving it an extra level of sophistication and perfection. The designs under the range are inspired by creativity and innovation, with an aim to redefine relaxation and rejuvenation.

 

All the Inspira products are manufactured with FINECERAMIC – A new, superior quality material used exclusively by Roca. The wash basins under the range incorporates sleek and fine defined walls, are 40% lighter and 30% harder than conventional basins. The products have built in a way that they are easy to clean and are scratch-free. The Inspira WCs comprise of latest technologically advanced features bringing revolution to the bathroom space. Rimless – Wall hung version of Inspira WCs are easy to clean, hygienic and comes with dual flush system of 4.5/3 litres. Inspira also includes an exclusive range of seats and covers of the WCs that are manufactured with SUPRALIT – an exclusive resin manufactured by Roca. The fine quality material makes the entire range more durable and noise-free.

Commenting on the new collection, Mr.Pau Abelló Pellicer, Managing Director, Roca Bathroom Products Pvt. Ltd. said, “At Roca, we have always anticipated the future and provided products before the need arises. The compact and well-defined shapes of INSPIRA makes them an apt choice for innovative bathrooms owing to its space-optimization quality. Our brand has been a pioneer of design and has continued to create spaces that are innately personal yet classy and elegant.”

 

  FENDI launches its new rock and edgy Fashion Jewelry Collection to complete the FENDI look with a cool and fashionable touch. Presented initially in the Prefall 2016 collection for the modern and daring FENDI woman that wants to stand out from the crowd.

The Fashion Jewelry Collection is enriched with new products that introduce an original way of wearing jewels, always with a feminine attitude. 

 The mono earrings make their first appearance in the Collection, yet immediately becoming the main protagonists with their avant-garde shapes that play with eye-catching geometries. A trendy pull-through version is created in thin gold-metal, embellished with a black and gold FENDI stud – by now a distinctive signature of the Maison. On the other side, a gold elongated pyramid is decorated by a precious black Onyx stone on top, hung upside down on a circular earring that can be innovatively worn like an ear cuff.   

The FENDI studs seen on bags, shoes and accessories adorn all-over the classic leather bracelet in a multicolor palette of pastel colors, from pink to teal, with metallic touches of gold and silver. Perfect to add a pop and urban touch to every style, this contemporary studded bracelet can be worn singularly or multi-layered for a real “arm party”!

Whether day or night, at a party or for a street-style outfit, the Fashion Jewelry Collection is ready to capture everyone’s attention! 

Available in FENDI boutiques worldwide and on fendi.com.

The only real elegance is in the mind; If you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.     —  Diana Vreeland

It is a universal fact that as long as there will exist a wealthy woman, luxury will be intertwined in their psyche and will hence be a part of the living society.

Today I salute spirit that women have towards their physical appearance and the desire to inculcate style in every way. Woman are in a mode of celebration irrespective of time or festival which is indeed a commendable attitude. If we look around, right from the small school going girl to the women who is struggling to meet both ends, the woman belonging to lower middle class and also the really rich and high maintenance ladies, they all are inherent with one common need. The desire to brave a fashion component. She may not be stylish per say or look pretty as we define it but she makes an attempt to remain in vogue and look good in her way. It sometimes is that matching hair accessory with her shoes or colour co-ordination with her clothes. It is this attitude and effort that I salute in womanhood. The element of style and importance of physical looks is no longer limited to a niche category of women. It’s pretty clear to anyone  paying attention that women are a rising force in fashion culture, not just in terms of numbers but also greatly influence.

The rich women always took the effort to dress up and have had the means without much hard work. These elite women today indulge in luxury and use the best of brands. But apart from these top niche influential ladies even a vegetable vendor puts in the quotient of swank according to her capability even if it means wearing her saree according to her jewellery. If we look at a sweeper’s daughter, its not the essence of style that she has, but the need to show that trends affect her no matter her stature. Two decades ago, even wearing denim jeans were looked upon as fashion but not anymore with the escalation of modernism.

The quality of self love for her body and her happiness. She does all the effort to escalate her own confidence which supersedes any need for approval.

There is growth for prestige and premium quality as long as women will be on earth. Beauty alone is not impressive. Put an attitude to be attractive and add brain to be sophisticated.

Today it doesn’t matter the education history of the woman, the   income, the one thing that remains constant is that one element of swank. It may be a head band, a scarf or just flashy shoes to owning a Chanel bag and a Dior dress.

Woman today hold more power in society despite of having gender bias but she seems to use that to her advantage and prove the opposite with her strength and passion.

Luxury will always remain without an expiry date.