Saturday, July 31, 2010

Style Awards 2009

They wowed us with their sparkling body of work,but that’s not the only parameter we’ve judged the fashion fraternity on this year.After consistently tracking them through two seasons,fall/winter 2009 ang spring/summer 2010,and on the three accounts-Wearability ,Creativity, and saleability..

Hot Steppers

The names that rocked the ramp

Jyothsna Chakravarthy

She’s barely been around for a year on the fashion circuit but jyothsna already the next big thing.Her exotic looks and great attitude make her stand apart.

Smita Lasrado

Standing almost 6ft tall, Smita’s towering presence makes an instant impact.From new Delhi and Mumbai to Paris.the catwalks and designers seem to love this model.

Rebecca Tyagi

Bringing quite intensity into every frame,Rebecca steals the show with her powerful expressions and edginess.The model who previously wanted to be lawyer ,is now a regular at fashion weeks- which is exactly where she’s meant to be.

Designer of the year

Rajesh Pratap Singh 

When a master crafts a garment ,there is only silence.Inspired bye awe.Written in genius.Laid out as a tribute .The designer is a master .Rajesh pratap singh’s collection are about the tailoring .The cut.And the detail.theyy are also about a man who refuses to speak.His work ,instead tells you that when the  lexicon of Indian design is written,the pin tuck will be his for ever.As will black.Because pratap can take it from monochrome to brilliance and back.With no effort.The designer of the year never fails to work his magic.

Absolutely ELLE

Varun Bhal

the first is a distinct  signature style that is original and the second is the ability is to surprise with new collections.From his early collection to the present ,he has shown us a repertoire of vintage looks with contemporary shapes that are chic and elegant with a feminine ,romantic feel to them.His use of surface texture and embroideries are beautiful and his cloths, both Indian and western ,suit women of all ages .

Fashion Forward

Taking it a step further

Varun sardana

The beauty of spring/summer 2010 collection lies in providing a women with that opinion –as is she went  back to school and created her own clothes.Elements of fun with technique ,giving his ensembles and old-world air,while keepin them fresh,interactive and unique.

The All Rounder

Tamara moss

One of the gorgeous faces to grace the ramp with an overwhelming sense of confidence ,Tamara moss is the quintessential fashion chameleon.A house favourite for most designers ,she’s seen as often on the catwalk as in ad campaigns.

Sexy Stylish Spirited

Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna 

Designer duo rohit gandhi and rahul khanna with their label cue,have established their stamp as one of the most stylish designers in the industry today.

Urben Modern

Namrata Joshipura 

From fall/winter 2009 collection with 1980’s reference power shoulders,satin and booties to sprin/summer 2010,where it is more contemporary and even futuristic with lots of 3-d embroidery and usage of virulent colours.

Best Debut

Morphy by amit aggarwal

What makes Amit Aggarwal special is the fact that he creates and thinks of  ideas and silhouettes that are completely new and unique.His forte lies  in hiss strong pattern making skills combined with spontaneous draping .His inspirations was skin in all its stages and forms ,and the color pallette moved into skin toneslike ivory ,beige,sand,salmon,and tan.

unconventional  Craft

Janson and Anshu

The nature  fashion and trends can sometimes be tyrannical and lead to boring scenes of sameness .However,small shop by janson and anshu cheerfully follows its own creative path ,its idiosyncratic voice resulting in a design sensibility  that embraces both fashion and style with confidence and aplomb.In their recent presentation of  their collection for spring/summer2010,each garment silhouette embrace  the human farm,yet explored new and usual shapes to conceal,reveal and flatter.

Top Model

Lisa Haydon

When asked about her most beloved designers ,Lisa had this to say:Tarun Tahiliani is my all –time favourite ,he knows how to work with fabrics and make a women look like a goddess.Other then tarun ,her favourite shows were Namrata joshpura , Rajesh Singh and Nachiket Brave.

Going Global

Manish Arora

Not many of our designers are known in fashion circuits elsewhere in the world.

Satya Paul’s Tarot Deck

Any of a set of (usually 72) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used by fortune tellers..

 

Here are the few Tarot cards in the Satya Pauls Tarot deck..With such a great blend of fashion and fortune..

 

THE CHARIOT

This card represents triumph - victory through self-mastery, and the bringing together of powerful and possibly conflicting horses to work in harmony toward a common goal. This is a reminder that when one lets go of doubt and fear, and focuses only on the desired result, victory is assured.

THE CHARIOT
 

THE STAR

The deep azure sky speckled with a galaxy of stars creates overwhelming cosmic energy flow. The maiden in white - is a symbol of purity. She is amazed by the brightest shining star and follows it purposely. This denotes that we should live life with a sense of purpose, and finding meaning and inspiration.

 

THE STAR

 

THE HANGED MAN

This card is contradicts itself in countless ways. The man is hanging upside down by one foot but his face and hand are like guiding the directions. The card attracts yet disturbs. Material temptations are conquered on the way to spiritual transformation .

THE HANGED MAN

 

The Devil

The devil’s card is of man’s own creation, and represents bondage to the material world.Divinatory Interpretation: There is a desire for the material aspect of life. Discontent and depression, or possible emotional stagnation. This can also indicate someone who is so tied to the material that they neglect the spiritual aspects of their lives.

The Devil

  

THE SUN

This card stands for life, brilliance, energy, illumination and possibly new beginnings. It symbolizes all the good luck and positivity.

 

THE SUN

 

THE DEATH

Death is represented symbolically by the white, pale dying horse that gets transformed into a white rose, a symbol of life.

It signals the end of an era; a moment when a door is closing. In the background, there is a new dawn symbolizing the initiation of bright new beginnings.

THE DEATH

 

THE HIEROPHANT

The wise man emerges out of the light of wisdom and sacredness. He carries a wand spreading the spiritual knowledge to the physical world. At its best, the Hierophant is a benevolent teacher, kind and understanding.

THE HIEROPHANT

 

THE MOON

The card is a prediction of unparalleled rise in material worth, but also indicates alloyed peace and happiness. Divinatory interpretation: This card is about disquiet, dread, and deception, but it is also about dreams, instinct, creativity, and psychic energy. Sometimes the only way out of a problem is to go through it, finding a new perspective on the other side that will make you a stronger, happier person.

THE MOON

 

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE

This is a card of movement and transformation. Divinatory interpretation: The wheel has three spheres: the inner level is the creative force, the middle represents formative power, and the outer ring is the material world. This card brings all the three.

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE