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Naomi Campbell’s ‘desi’ style party

I sooooooooo can’t get enough of the coverage from Naomi Campbell’s spectacular party for partner Vladimir Doronin’s 50th birthday! The three day extravaganza was held at the majestic 15th century Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur and included a Rajasthani themed party followed by a decadent 1930’s ‘Great Gatsby’ evening with the legend Diana Ross performing! The guest lists was OMG! And included fashion supermos Stefano Pilati, Zac Posen, John Galliano and legendary photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. Naomi’s supermodel pals also joined the fun with Kate Moss, Eva Herzigova & Karolina Kurkova looking like true Maharanis (Kate and Karolina wore Manish Malhotra !) Naomi’s pink & purple lehengha choli was by Manav Gangwani and she stepped out in the day wearing a stunning chikankari outfit by Malhotra’s Mijwan initiative.

Not the clearest of pics but fab to see Campbell supporting the Mijwan/Malhotra project

John Galliano and Manav Gangwani

Kate Moss in Manish Malhotra

Edward Enninful and Karolina Kurkova

Alexis Roche and Eva Herzigova

Naomi Campbell looking stunning as always in Manav Gangwani with the designer

Stefano Pilati and Edward Enninful

Mert Alas, Marcus Piggott and Naomi

Diana Ross!

Zac Posen and Mert Alas

Kate Moss!

All pics are from Mr. Enninful, W Mag Style director’s twitter feed! and Daily Mail. If I find more pics I will update! I want to see a pic of Vlad and Naomi together and to see pics of Demi Moore and Sarah Ferguson!!!

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Priyanka Gill hosts event at Aashni & Co

6th Nov 2012

Last week I attended the fabulous Pre-Diwali event at Aashni & Co. (the stunning new boutique in Notting Hill selling the hottest Indian labels!) The special event was hosted by renowned journalist & blogger Priyanka Gill in association with Pratham UK. Pratham is the largest non- governmental charity in India and provides quality education to underprivileged urban and rural children. Over the last three years Gill has helped raise a phenomenal three million pounds for Pratham and five per cent of all sales at last weeks event was donated to the charity.

Left- Aashni in Rohit Bal and Right- Priyanka in D&G

Yep, that’s right you can get Surendi by Yougesh Chaudhary fun pac-man prints in London!!!

Nida Mahmood yumminess.

Stunning jacket by Pankaj & Nidhi

It could only be Sabyasachi

Downstairs is home to traditional wear and accessories.

An interview with Aashni Shah the boutique’s owner is coming soon!

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GQ India: A Royal Affair

27th Oct 2012

It’s two weeks to go to the IAFA’s and I can’t wait for the event! The judge that I’m most excited to see (and fingers crossed hopefully meet) is GQ Fashion Editor, Antara Motiwala. I’ve seen the stylish lady pop up on many a street style blog for her effortlessly chic ensembles. Here’s the stunning ‘A Royal Affair’ editorial that she styled for the Sept issue. Brazilian model/ actor Thyago Alves smoulders his way through the shoot looking like one dapper Maharaja.

All images GQ India

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Aashni & Co : Official Fashion Film

18th Oct 2012

So you think you know Indian Fashion? Take another look…

AMAZING FILM!!!

Aashni & Co is the new boutique in Notting Hill stocking the HOTTEST of Indian labels- Interview with owner Aashni Shah coming soon!

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Bombay Electric Vs Elle India

26th Sept 2012

How amazzzziiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggg are these Bombay Electric’s mash up of Elle India’s Covers. Ash’s is my favourite because its such a flip on the original! The covers were done to celebrate the store’s six birthday- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOMBAY ELECTRIC, you guys rock!

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India Fantastique: 25 years of Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla

24th August 2012

India Fantastique is a coffee table book that marks 25 years of Abu & Sandeep’s formidable creative partnership. The duo’s couture collections are a celebration of India- full of traditional Indian techniques and craftsmanship which get the delicious Abu & Sandeep spin. The book has two volumes showcasing their fashion as well and their interiors commissions. I’ve shared some of their heavenly fashion images below.

Sotheby’s U.K will be launching the book as well as hosting an exhibition 3rd- 5th Sept.

While searching for images I came across Abu & Sandeep’s blog. I particularly enjoyed the MADE IN INDIA post where Sandeep discusses his views and suggestions in moving the Indian Fashion industry forward. Well worth a read.

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Shyamal & Bhumika : LFW Winter/Festive 2012

20th August 2012

Shyamal & Bhumika named their collection ‘Maharaja’ and it certainly was a rich and opulent affair. Creatively the collection hasn’t moved on much from their last- the same jewel tone palette remains as well as the use of similar weaves and embroidery but saying that I’m sure the collection will be a hit with Brides and Grooms- and hey Ralph Lauren has built a career tweaking his signature style each season maybe Shyamal & Bhumika will do the same.

Lakme Fashion Week

Lakme Fashion Week Trend report coming soon!

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Prabuddha Dasgupta : A tribute

13th August 2012

The fashion industry mourns the loss of a leading light with the recent death of Prabuddha Dasgupta. His body of work marks him out as one of India’s most progressive photographers from the controversial ‘Women’ a collection of portraits and nudes of urban Indian women to Ladakh a stunning exploration of the wilderness of Tibet and of course his commissions by Hermes, Louis Vuitton, GQ, L’officiel and Vogue

Hermes commission

His personal work- Ladakh (my favourite collection of images)

L’Officiel commission

All images Prabuddha Dasgupta

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Anita Dongre: LFW Winter/Festive 2012

10th August 2012

I’m slowly making my way through the yumminess of LFW and am sharing my favourites from the week. Anita Dongre’s collection is up there in my top three (you can tell I love it as I couldn’t even limit the post to a few pics!) The collection had a Turkish/Middle Eastern feel with its rich colour palette of vibrant oranges, reds, pinks, golds and azure blue- the influence spilled over into the prints with gorgeous Moorish patterns that were beautifully mixed with contrasting prints. The other key trend to note is the use of Benares weaves especially stunning used simply in the maxi dresses. Anita’s an expert on putting a spin on the traditional in her own feminine way and I’ll be coo-ing over this collection for a long time- ! (and don’t get my started on the bridal leghna Preeti Desai wore – WOW! ) Enjoy the pics

All images

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Payal Singhal: LFW Winter/Festive 2012

4th August 2012

Ohhhh such prettiness from Ms Singhal on day one of LFW. The collection ‘India in Colour’ was a heady mix of colour and embroidery from all over India. The colour palette veered from the vibrant pinks of Rajasthan to the more subdued tones of the East with stunning Abhla and Mukaish work added to the mix. Beautiful Ms Singhal, just beautiful!

All image Lakme Fashion Week

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