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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015 COMPLETE SOUTH ASIAN FASHION & LIFE STYLE MAGAZINE
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‘Aa Bhi Ja’
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Anita Dongre
THE WEDDING DIARIES
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POWERFUL STANCE
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WEARABLE ART
The EmpressStory Tributetoa Self-Confident andSpirited Woman
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Anita Dongre The Wedding Diaries’ Festive / Winter 2015 Collection.
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It is hard to say goodbye to fun in the sun but with the
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To get you ready for the party we have packed this issue with fashion inspirations from high end designers like Manish Malhotra and Anita Dongre. Their collections this season are to die for!
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Textured fabrics, voluminous gowns, vibrant colour palette, three dimensional embroidery and exquisite craftsmanship take elegance to a whole other level. Anita Dongre’s Wedding Diaries takes a new fashion direction in bespoke bridal themes. Wedding revelries offers an altered approach as each look is beautifully curated with the bridal regalia set against the
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colours of her closest friends, her bridesmaids, her special coterie. The bespoke bridal couture looks feature twirling lehengas, ravishing gowns, versatile bandhgalas, printed bandis and flowing anarkalis. Not to be outdone, the men’s collection from Manish Malhotra speaks for itself. The festive fusion takes a whole new turn with structured suits and textured trench coats – paying homage to time-honoured silhouettes such as the sherwani, bandhgala and bandi jacket. Intricate Persian prints find their way onto velvet jackets. Intricate botanical motifs handcrafted from antique gold embroidery blend in with a palette of emerald green, midnight blue, burgundy red and dark hues of grey and brown throughout the collection. And to add to the bling, this issue is packed with snazzy accessories to go with your style. So relax, enjoy and get inspiration for your next fashionista style.
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A Tribute to a Self-Confident Woman. A couture soirée by anish Malhotra unveiled his couture line, ‘THE EMPRESS’ STORY’ at the Amazon India Couture Week. The Grand Finale showcased a preview to the ‘Manish Malhotra London’ label, his newly launched Limited Edition pieces, and a Men’s Wear capsule. The couture soiree was held at the The Leela Palace, New Delhi. ‘THE EMPRESS STORY’ Collection will be available at Manish Malhotra stores in Mumbai and New Delhi. It will be launched at the first Manish Malhotra Flagship Boutique in London and Dubai in Spring 2016. A tribute to a self-confident and spirited woman, ‘THE EMPRESS STORY’ weaves in the myriad nuances of femininity and reflects the designer’s passion for reviving bygone Indian craftsmanship. Each outfit in the collection is unique as it spotlights detailing on classic Western silhouettes – marking a first for the label, on the heels of its international store openings. 10 SEPT. / OCT. 2015
‘THE EMPRESS STORY’ presents textured fabrics, voluminous gown-like silhouettes that could be worn as lehengas, trails of exquisite silk - lending the woman an air of majesty. The colour palette ranges from metallic silver and antique gold to rich burgundy, old rose pink, pearl grey and coffee brown. Details such as three-dimensional embroidery, mushroom-flower and bird motifs in delicate thread work bring to life the legacy of exquisite craftsmanship. The elegance of each ensemble was accentuated with a selection of high-jewels by Dedhia Jewellers. The finale show also shared a glimpse into the Manish Malhotra Men’s Collection – replete with structured jackets, trench coats and waistcoats, in hues of blue and black with a touch of intricate embroidery. Vintage glasses, bow ties and neck ties added a hint of dandy to the collection. The evening also featured handcrafted shoes for the gentlemen – marking the brand’s first-ever foray into accessories. The Men’s Collection will be
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and Spirited Manish Malhotra. available at the brand’s much-awaited standalone men’s boutique in Delhi this winter. Speaking about ‘THE EMPRESS’ STORY’ Manish said, “2015 marks an important milestone as the ‘Manish Malhotra’ label celebrates 10 years and 25 years a costume director. ‘THE EMPRESS STORY’ is a special collection as it not only ends the beautiful decade that was, but also represents the beginning of a new phase for the brand. It captures the excitement and thrill of taking the next step, while taking pride in its foundations. With ‘THE EMPRESS STORY’, I return to my love for timeless aesthetics and structure along with fine craftsmanship that has taken months to translate onto fabric. All the elements in the collection do speak a common, universal language of elegance and élan. Much like the power of femininity, these will never go out of style.” The mise en scène was reminiscent of a luxurious cocktail soirée, in keeping with the ethos of the collection had a global
appeal. The showing culminated with the stunning Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan in a flowing skirt paired with an elegant top and embroidered jacket. Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Kumarmanglam Birla, Natasha Poonawalla,
Sophie Choudhary, Aditi Rao Hydari, Kriti Sanon, Pernia Qureshi, Madhu Nair, Ridhima Sahni, Queenie Singh, Nitasha Nanda, Imran Abbas and Ayan Ali Bangash, to name a few - graced the front row. SEPT. / OCT. 2015 11
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‘TheGentlemen’sClub’ RanbirKapoor wastheShowstopper Manish Malhotra’s First exclusive Menswear Collection Unveiled. 16 SEPT. / OCT. 2015
t’s the little details that separate the men from the boys. Take a cue from ‘The Gentlemen’s Club’, Manish Malhotra’s first menswear show in his 25-year career. Actor Ranbir Kapoor was the showstopper, looking as dapper as ever in a burgundy velvet suit paired with a geometric grey & white printed shirt. Festive fusion takes a whole new turn with structured suits and textured trench coats – paying homage to time-honoured silhouettes such as the sherwani, bandhgala and bandi jacket. Intricate Persian prints find their way onto velvet jackets. Intricate botanical motifs handcrafted from antique gold embroidery blend in with a palette of emerald green, midnight blue, burgundy red and dark hues of grey and brown throughout the collection. The snazzy shoes by Alberto Torresi and Kolkata-based designer Rohan Arora were exclusively designed for this show, with a foot-tapping performance by Jazz musician Gino Banks and his band. “The Gentlemen’s Club is very special to me as it marks the commencement of a new journey for a decade-old label. This new collection is for the confident, impeccably groomed man who likes to mix it up – a modern perspective blended with rich Indian tradition,” said Manish.
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With an upcoming menswear store in New Delhi this Winter, come Spring 2016, ‘The Gentlemen’s Club’ will win over fashionable gentlemen overseas. Two swanky stand-alone Manish Malhotra boutiques are set to open in London and Dubai early next year along with his limited edition line. The Gentlemen’s Club collection was well received by guests with thunderous applause. Style icons Mrs. Nita Ambani, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu, Diana Penty, Tanishaa Mukerji, Shriya Saran, Kunal Khemu, Dino Morea, Ameesha Patel, Sonali Bendre, Shaina NC, Bhavna and Chunky Pandey, Taapsee Pannu, Pratima and Gaurav Bhatia, Reena and Ashok Wadhwa, Divya Pallat and Aditya Hitkari, Punit Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Mandira Bedi, Amit Sadh, Manish Paul, Hard Kaur, Vivek Oberoi, Ali Fazal, Saqib Saleem, Pooja Makhija, and many more graced the front row. On the collection, Manish Malhotra said,“The collection for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive is for the debonair man – it's stylish, cool and contemporary. It exudes sophisticated charm and is an extension of my couture line. In keeping with the season, The Gentlemen's Club collection is a festive fusion of Indian and western couture, focusing on shades of emerald green and adorned with botanical motifs. I am very happy to announce that Ranbir Kapoor will be walking for the show.” SEPT. / OCT. 2015 17
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HAUTE COUTURE
The Wedding Diaries’ Festive / Winter 2015 Collection.
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Photos: R. Burman
eddings may be made in heaven, but it takes that perfect balance to make a wedding feel heavenly. Grand inspirations and intimate moments come together, creating special memories worth framing for a lifetime. And as the time to make sacred vows draws closer, Anita Dongre pays yet another tribute to her muse, the convention-defying modern India bride, Nayantara in The Wedding Diaries. The Wedding Diaries by Anita Dongre is an album of memories of the modern-day bride. Where she gifts herself the wedding of her dreams, refusing to be weighed down by traditions or even her trousseau. Where she is surrounded by family – both the one she was born into and the ones she’s made along her journeys through life. Where she celebrates her wedding with her closest friends. This is a record of every breathtaking little detail that makes for a 21st century fairy-tale wedding. Making lyrical notes of this wedding story, is the majestic collection. Inspired by the opulence of the royal café 1135 AD, set in Jaipur’s Amer fort. Where the light flowing from crystal chandeliers, play with all shades of romance. Where baroque style, conspicuous by architectural scale, is intertwined with abstraction and minimalism. The Wedding Diaries sets a whole new fashion direction in bespoke bridal themes.
Wedding revelries take an altered approach as each look is beautifully curated, with the bridal regalia set against the colours of her closest friends, her bridesmaids, her special coterie. Trend-setting gota patti shorts and a silk shrug for the bride at her Mehendi are perfectly framed against the muted and synchronised royal looks for her entourage. Seen dancing at her sangeet, the bride sparkles in a mesmerising hand woven, silk banarasi lehenga – a traditional heirloom and a valued legacy of love. The sacred pheras see the bride in an understated beige gold lehenga that offsets the family’s coordinated shades of gold. And the vintage cocktail look frames the bride in a refined, alluring gown with her friends offering a graceful contrast in their thematic coordinates. In The Wedding Diaries, It’s not just the bride, but also her entourage who are spoilt for choice.The bespoke bridal couture looks feature twirling lehengas, ravishing gowns, versatile bandhgalas, printed bandis and flowing anarkalis. The colour palette comprises a canvas of vintage colours that smoothly transition from soft apricot, whispering peach, siege green and powder blue to sparkling champagne and rich marsala. Raw silk, banaras brocades, and georgettes offer a weightless volume to the trousseaus. And of course, traveling from collection to collection in new variations, becoming more and more exquisite each
time, is the intricate gotta patti embroidery, now synonymous with Anita Dongre. The collection also incorporates a meticulous line of handcrafted banarasi weaves; a treasure craft from the mesmerising city of Banaras. This art of weaving, from one of the world’s most ancient cities, is our homage to time. This is also an endeavour by Anita to revive heirloom banaras weaves. The Wedding Diaries is what makes for memories, by design.
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MANISH ARORA
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“Once upon a time, in a faraway land full of colour and shine, a pop warrior travelled through a magical landscape populated with mystical creatures. Jewelled owls and ravens watched from the branches of the trees while iridescent dragonflies danced in the green grass. Our heroine fought many battles in shining armour and intricately embellished sweatshirts, and braved electric thunderstorms in embroidered jumpsuits and richly printed separates to reach the medieval court of the king and queen. Under her reign the people lived in a jubilant haze of pink and gold and everyone lived happily ever after!!� - Manish Arora
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ALEXIS MABILLE
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“Many tend to think that Haute Couture can be summed up in a handful of numbers, rules and techniques carved in stone: the number of dressmakers and hours needed to make a dress, the artisanal methods and fabrics used…. But for me, Haute Couture represents much more than that. The true face of Couture is an intimate, sensual and passionate relationship, the use of exceptional know-how to honor an individual, the woman who wears it. With this book, I wanted to let you see what happens beyond the runway and show the reality of what Haute Couture means today. This Haute Couture is contemporary. It addresses all generations of clientele, and in particular a woman who wants to feel sublime and unique while remaining true to herself.” - Alexis Mabille
Photos: Marcio Madeira - Zeppelin Olivier Claisse
ANDREW GN “This story is of a noble and bohemian family. The frescoes of the ancestral palazzo still retain a faded splendor under the patina of years. Times are changing, but life goes on with a sweet nonchalance. Along the canal, the long winter months are cold and damp. To keep warm, the tapestries and carpets that once adorned the house are transformed into cozy cocoon coats. The precious brocades, the embroidered silks, the rich trimmings buried inside dusty trunks are given a new life as dresses or blouses. A new wardrobe is reinvented with these wonderful heirlooms‌â€? - Andrew Gn
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Atelier Versace
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A new Versace evolution. Elevated deconstruction, softness. Stripped of detail, transparent silk chiffon gowns flow from boned body lined in velvet, the fabric free to float as if pure air. Lightweight chiffon layers bring softness to tailoring, especially with the drape of bell sleeves. The tailoring is punctuated by metal staples that define the silhouette. Cut-out chiffon layers create raw-edged flowers that decorate chiffon dresses in dove grey, powdery pink, faded green and lilac. Fil coupé velvet and hand-painted flowers are floating on a long gown as if destroyed, with boning lined in velvet at a sheer body. A string of flowers trails up to hold the dress at the neck and the head. “Atelier Versace, with the ethereal drama of deconstruction and sumptuous raw edges. It is the passions of a woman, exposed and elevated.” Donatella Versace
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Photos: Barbara Bui
Barbara Bui The romance of the long silhouette reinforces the energy of the sexy rock look. A tall thin woman with a slight bust and slender legs. Dense and deep ultramarine and black contrast with the luminosity of sky blue and the sparkle of metal. The warm browns of cavallino or python provide an “animal” touch and add warmth to the blues. Woolskins and curly mohair envelop the small “Penelope Tree” suits of crêpe or velvet in winter white. The must-have winter piece is the down jacket, reinterpreted in black vinyl or velvet. In contrast to the long Bohemian silhouette, mini-skirts, “sharp and cut” mini-dresses or slim trousers in jersey and leather display a free and resolute femininity. The nocturnal ultramarine reveals all its intensity in an interplay with shimmering and textured sequins. The boots - low boots and “Rockabilly” Derbys - shift and relax the deliberate femininity of the silhouettes.The “Lipstick” mini bags are the playful signature of this attitude. Make-up by Christelle Coquet and the M-A-C PRO team. Hair created by Cim Mahony for Moroccanoil. olfactory identity: AAM and Expressions Scented.
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JULIEN FOURNIÉ
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Fascinated by the esotericism and the magnetism of Karl Freund’s or Marcel L'Herbier’s movies (respectively "Mad Love" and "Fantastic Night"), the French couturier portrays the female characters who favor mystery to enhance their strong personality. With a contained shoulder line highlighting a long neck, a marked waistline slightly rounding the hips, with backs featuring inlays and favoring sheer fabrics, the silhouettes by Julien Fournié constitute a collection that makes shades of black sing. In some looks, the brightness of grey velvet, several sparkles of emerald, or the deep glitter of ruby confer upon Julien Fournié’s “First Night” a specific glitz. The twenty following numbers reveal the specific witchcraft of Paris Couture. Grey or emerald silk velvet pieces are ofthen embroidered with sequins in the same shades. A “diamond shaped” neckline is embellished with Art Deco geometric patterns. The work undertaken in collaboration with Sophie Halette renews the use of lace embellishments and adds depth to vulnerability through three-dimensional craftsmanship. Drapé in fuchsia silk jersey with asymmetrical back, glittery bustiers with flaring corollas, chiffon or jersey gowns, a hooded sheath in embroidered velvet, a textile sculpture featuring a bouquet of velenous flowers hypnotize to the spectacular final dress in crinkled black vinyl.
Photos: Louis Vuitton
LOUIS VUITTON A “collection”: a subjective and ideal ensemble of objects that reveal the profound traces of our character. What is a fashion collection made of? It’s a multidimensional journey, facetted by experiences both immediate and distant. Shreds of discoveries, recollections transformed by memory, imaginative anticipation… Treasures brought back from unfamiliar lands or explorations into the intimacy of a wardrobe. A sentimental anthology of iconic images and ridiculous photos that still have primordial meaning. Essential references and other, more singular ones that belong solely to the chapel of our personality. That’s what a fashion collection is. It’s an inventory that embraces everything: a solemn past, a fertile present and the inevitably dreamlike future. A collection is a travel diary. It’s an open-ended journey into the world that reflects the daring paths of the spirit. It’s a sentimental adventure made of scattered inspirations and great aspirations. And it has only one means of locomotion: intuition. Understanding the excellence of a basic — the better to take it somewhere singularly imaginative — will always be the best path. This collection is a proposition of style, an invitation on a journey about finding the momentum to transcend what we know so well in order to take it toward something we’d like to discover.
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RALPH & RUSSO
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A renewed interpretation of Ralph & Russo’s romantic sensibility is unleashed for Autumn Winter 2015/2016, manifesting in sensual femininity and sexy sophistication. The collection is a spectacle of love-laden wonders; a tour de force of elaborate design and labour-intensive artistry testifying to why - in no time - Ralph & Russo have instilled the Haute back into Couture. The silhouettes belong to a woman resolutely assertive. Armour-like tailleurs are encrusted with crystal and pearl mosaics, and dense ogival motifs adorn structured jackets wherefrom grand ovate forms shell out dramatically in the essence of a Fabergé egg. Optical and graphic, the workmanship is a sublime blend of tradition and modernity. Though the overall three-dimensional apparition is unequalled, the immense detail is to be awed at up-close. In a subtle demonstration of pure technical wizardry, motifs on elaborate tone-ontone embroideries - silk and metallic thread work and ornate micro-beaded floral reliefs unearthed in Lesage’s archives of the 1960s - are meticulously matched to geometrical perfection in flawless tailoring. Lustful Guipure is enhanced with cut-outs of its own and pompon tassels are made of mink. Even brocades are bejewelled. Delicate as Limoges porcelain, floral silk needlework curls extravagantly into a maze across the body, appliquéd with feather petals - cut, coiled and braided.
Photos: Aziza Communications
RAMI AL ALI Rami Al Ali was born in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, to father Ghassan, an architect, and mother Sameeha, a graduate in Middle Eastern history. Being the only boy of five children, Al Ali took an early interest in style and fashion. Fascinated by the dramatic transformation of his sisters – in both appearance and confidence – after stepping into a glamorous dress, he was mesmerised by the power of fashion. Al Ali knew he had to think big to succeed so travelled to the United Arab Emirates to gain valuable international experience within the prestigious fashion houses. He quickly gained respect from the industry, resulting in an immediate, loyal client base, which ultimately led to the creation of the Rami Al Ali label in 2000. The Rami Al Ali woman ranged from sweet bride to blossoming socialite, with femininity being his core design aesthetic. A number of inspiring shows around the Gulf led to his designs occupying the covers of leading fashion magazines and red carpet celebrations, where he participated in many large award ceremonies.
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TSUMORI CHISATO
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Tsumori Chisato and her superhero project takes us into a colourful manga full of adventures straight out of her imagination. Black and white manga prints mingle with the bright colors of the 60s comics, and bring energy and rhythm to a wardrobe of straight and sophisticated shapes. Flames dress the sleeves and some tights to evoke superhero costumes completed with sharp escarpins.
VIKTOR & ROLF
Photos: Viktor & Rolf
For Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015, the house of Viktor & Rolf reaffirms the roots as mapped out by Richard Martin 17 years ago. More than ever true to their core, fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren use a mingling of fashion and art as a means of expression, presenting a collection of wearable art. Art comes to life in a gallery of surreal proportions. A dress transforms into an artwork, back into a dress and into an artwork again. Poetry becomes reality, morphing back into fantasy.
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For their debut as the duo designers of women’s collections, Adrien Caillaudaud and Alexis Martial offer their vision of the winter 2015 Carven girl: a fresh, contemporary and self confident character with a penchant for high waisted trousers, trench coats and mini-skirts. The collection evokes an égérie - a London girl living in Paris, swaying between an electric revival of the late 60’s and the timeless elegance of active Parisian women. She’s definitely not shy about colors. She lavishes on lilac, flower prints, blues. Textures swing from soft technical tweed, to eel skin and gathered texture fabric, to quilted jacquards. Flowers are a print staple, found on jacquard bomber jackets and shoes, while mineral stones such as Jasper azurite, and the psychedelic skin of toxic reptiles adorn some accessories pieces. There’s an undeniable 60’s feeling in the mini skirts, an après-ski aesthetic in the primary colored turtlenecks, gabardine trousers, fluffy orange knits balanced with chunky mules and oversized coats, for a newly proportioned silhouette. The collection reinterprets an assessed Carven code- the lace, into a technical lace on organza. Couture inspired waffled embossed silk dresses are sliding towards an early 70’s atmosphere are counter balanced by the weight of a masculine reefer jacket. To free her movements, her daily bag is reinvented into a messenger leather bag worn cross-body. And wherever she goes, she wears a solar metallic gold disk around her neck.
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FASHION WEEK
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ILJA For the Fall Winter 15/16 collection, ILJA has explored the forms of basic geometry, which together, shape our reality. ‘Ingenium’ means ‘engineering’ and ‘existere’ means ‘existing’ or ‘existence’. All forms convey their own patterns, and they are all made up of the same shapes, configurations, and logic. The elements, in which ILJA chooses to engineer her couture, are a mix of nostalgic techniques, poetic silhouettes and the nonchalant attitude of its hometown: Amsterdam. Ingenium Existere’s silhouettes are sculpted in clean-cut panels that are constructed into poetic feminine volumes with an edgy, strong attitude. Materials are sculpting, heavy and clean-cut as well as vibrant, transparent and dreamy. Sculpted duchesse denim-inspired jumpsuits, sharp sateen hexagon shaped pockets, chunky vibrant knits embellished with copper cubes, bright melee jacquards in clean, edgy volumes combined with azurite square panels in heavy silk cotton sateen. Colours range from deep azurite blues, rose quarts pinks, onyx blacks, tiger-eye copper/browns and chrome silver greys. ILJA’s inspirations for her Fall Winter 15/16 collection come from the 90s denim look with cargo-pants, oversized jackets and baggy dungarees as well as the New Look from Dior’s 1947 massive couture impact. Because of the clean cuts and sharp shapes, the overall look also becomes a peek into the future with a wink to Metropolis.
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carefully curated collection of luxurious contemporary styled scarves reflecting India’s rich artisanal and cultural heritage. Many pieces of Kala’s collection are designed in collaboration with award winning artists from India, representing a contemporary interpretation of traditional motifs utilizing dyeing and coloring techniques employed by Indian artisans for centuries. Dimple Monga created Kala Designs (“Kala”) to indulge her love of handicraft and traditional arts. Kala means performing art in Sanskrit. Dimple is inspired by India’s rich cultural heritage and its vibrant and colourful civilization. In order to impart a lively character to the dark and damp Canadian winter, Dimple decided to launch a scarf line to enable the contemporary women to cheerfully accessorize her causal and elegant clothing through the year. Kala’s vision is to be a niche provider of inimitable women's wear, inspired by traditional arts from across the globe. It is Dimple’s intention to help the modern women express individuality through exclusive and luxurious garments fashioned by Kala.
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Steve Madden Metal Studded Boots
Simply Be Ponyskin Leopard Print Buckle Boots
Daxon Python Print Boots Dolcis Ankle Tan Boots
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FOR HER
Reisenthel Orange Handbag Sunglasses Shop Le Specs
Tangerine Twist
Bring the Bright Back into your Fall with Shades of Red, Orange and Tangerine. Oliver Bonas Giant Leopard Scarf
Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Polish
Littlewoods Ireland Oasis Orange Strap Ladies Watch
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Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Mini Brush Set
Daisy and Eve at Evans Tear Drop Earrings
Oliver Bonas Burnt Orange Clutch Due
House of Fraser Therapy Orange Patent 'Betty' Bow Waist Belt
Dorothy Perkins Orange Circle Stone Necklace
Amara Halcyon Days, Agama Bangle
Very Daisy Block Heel Sandal with Ankle Strap
Primark UK Neon Stiletto
Amara Parrot - Zik 2.0 Headphones
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SPOTLIGHT
015 introduces a talented British performing Artist Hemina Shah, with her highly anticipated debut single ‘Aa Bhi Ja’ from her forthcoming album, produced by acclaimed Pakistan producers Zain Khan and Sonu Khan. Hemina is a talented singer and performing artist originally from the UK. Coming from a family of musical background, she started singing at a very young age with classical vocal training. She is sister to Avina Shah, another rising female UK artist. Inspired by many top singers and artists, such as Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, her music and voice caters for people of all ages and backgrounds. She has performed in many different countries such as Spain, Luxembourg, France, Ghana, Kenya, India and Canada. Hemina has been charming listeners around the world and has performed alongside various celebrities including Shahrukh Khan, India’s ‘Antakshari’ guru Annu Kapoor, and
Enchantingly Rich - Hemina Shah.
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Phot Courtesy Hemina Shah, Eastern Illusion
Producer Bally Sagoo. Her lead vocals have also been used for an international Coca Cola advertisement and UK production companies for remix and fusion albums - One of which reached No.1 in the Asian charts for 12 weeks. ‘Aa Bhi Ja’ is a sad love song with deep Urdu heart-touching lyrics and stunning vocals by Hemina expressing a broken relationship. This musically rich Bollywood rock style composition with its catchy chorus exquisitely portrays the sentiments of a missing loved one longing for them to come back. “It’s always been an ambition of mine to release my own music one day. The past year has been a great musical journey for me in the studio working on the album. Aa Bhi Ja is a beautiful composition with deep lyrics that I’m sure people will be able to connect to. It’s an exciting time and I’m really looking forward to sharing the rest of my music”, says Hemina Shah
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ACCESSORIES Very Brushed Tri Circle Earrings
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Dorothy Perkins Jewellery Bracelets
Diva at Miss Selfridge Crystal Earrings
Freedom at Topshop Stone and Facet Front and Back Earrings
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ccessorize Deco Fan ellished Bangle
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Diva at Miss Selfridge Bracelets
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Diva at Miss Selfridge Black & Silver Tops
Diva at Miss Selfridge Leaf Cuff Earring
MeMe London Gem Studded Ring Freedom at Topshop Silver Ring
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JEWELRY
The Dagmar 2015 Fall Line.
he collection is an ensemble of limited edition pieces that takes us back to an era where unique styling and quality meant everything. Where each piece was painstakingly styled to be immaculate. A line of pieces where each piece tells a story of decades ago in its silhouette, detailing and use of colour. The signature Vintage Cuffs are inspired by an era bygone but current enough to make heads spin at the red carpets in Fall/ Winter 2015. Stones of choice this season remain the big three - simulated Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire!
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About The House of Dagmar Dagmar Jewelry is an exclusive collection of semi-precious designer jewelry including custom design and bridal, at affordable prices. Designed in Mumbai with a contemporary yet vintage-infused flare, each piece is handcrafted using 22K gold plating and stones such as rubies, sapphires, turquoise, fresh water pearls and onyx. Dagmar Jewellery is adorned by celebrities around the world and is available at independent and fashion forward retailers throughout Canada and the U.S.
Photos Courtey of Dagmar Jewelry
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atural Beauty Concepts, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its newly rebranded skin-healthy, non-carcinogenic, vegan and organics-based makeup and skincare collection: HYNT BEAUTY. Formerly known as Christopher Drummond Beauty, a 7+ year old cult-favorite cosmetics line known for its pure ingredient formulations and creamy smooth textures, the owners felt that a visual update and a repositioning of the brand and its messaging were necessary to take the line to where they ultimately wanted it to go: a global, prestige line of luxurious cosmetics that also happens to be free of anything that is known to be or questioned to be harmful to you and your health. Now, the same skin healthy formulations are elegantly packaged with smart application functionalities, have an easy to navigate and informational new website that provides details on the ingredient benefits to skin, and even include new additions to the line that further accentuate the company’s original philosophy of providing beauty products that you can love and trust. Hynt Beauty proves that having naturally gorgeous skin and a beautiful look does not require any compromise on the purity of the formulation nor the texture and look of each product.
The launch comes at a time when women and the cosmetics industry acknowledge the value of having good natural and organic ingredients in everyday beauty items but are still lacking natural color makeup and skincare lines that can match the luxurious texture, long-lasting efficacy, sophisticated pigmentation and polished finish offered by traditional premium beauty brands. Hynt not only meets the highest standards in ingredient efficacy and purity, its quality, finish and presentation are equal if not surpasses many of the prestige brands available today. Focused on achieving and maintaining the beauty and well-being of the skin, Founder Meryl Marshall developed the line as she was battling breast cancer. Following her diagnosis, she became very conscientious of the ingredient list on all of her favorite prestige beauty products and found that the very ingredients that made the product feel and smell luxurious were often toxic, irritable for sensitive skin and potentially carcinogenic. Unfortunately, she found that very natural ingredient conscious makeup did not have the fine
velvety smooth textures, attractive packaging nor polished finish that she desired. Thus, HYNT was born as an ultra-prestige yet skin healthy line that women can wholeheartedly trust and relish using everyday. The launch collection features a wide range of over 80 different sophisticated and versatile shades encompassed within 18 carefully formulated products that range from an instantly colour matching creamy treatment concealers, all natural Titanium Dioxide and Bismuth Oxychloride free powder foundations offered in 7 skin tones that go from the most porcelain to rich chestnut hues; an incredibly sheer, organic serum + primer + sunblock-in-One; a vegan irritant-free lip gloss with
colours that flatter no matter the age or skin tone, and a silky smooth lash conditioning and volumising mascara that will not irritate sensitive eyes. Hynt Beauty will continue to introduce new products and colors into the line that will be fitting for all ages, skin tones and skin types. For more information on Hynt Beauty’s philosophy, 40+ organic ingredients and the launch collection, visit www.HyntBeauty.com
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MAKEUP KIT ARTS & SCENTS - Sweet Desire This sweet tempting fragrance enchants all senses with its honey golden aroma. The perfumes of ARTS & SCENTS are unique young and different. This sweet tempting fragrance enchants all senses with its honey golden aroma. SWEET DESIRE is a gourmand sensation for lovers of deluxe and fine things. Hued in peach magenta and cream, sugared blossoms and a compelling powdery base compose a unique fragrance indulgence that delights every moment of wearing it.
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auve, cherry, wine stained, even lavender- all of these shades have made a big splash in beauty as go to lip colors. The once coveted “winter” lipstick shade of berry is now trending as a go-to colour. Vamp life need not be only in the winter anymore but it’s an all season trend. Sport a bold, dark lip during summer nights and don’t be afraid to heat things up. The trick to wearing berry shade lips anytime of the year: keep the rest of your
face light! Minimal eye makeup really allows your bold lips to pop instead of clash. Use plenty of highlighter on your face to illuminate and give a nice contrast to your rather matte, monotone lips. Bold up those brows and bam, you’ve mastered the very berry beauty look! Hands look elongated, thin and elegant when nails are coated with a merlot shade polish. Acceptable for anytime of the year, dazzle those digits in lilac, burgundy, or violet for a pop of play. Add a design or add a matte topcoat for added flair.
Hayari - A singular perfume collection from Paris he perfume exudes a lovely fragility. The fragrance is feminine and elegant which is expressed through an element of lily and gardenia extract.
Baiser ROSE - First Scented Candle inspired by Kelly Killoren Bensimon Baiser ROSE evokes the feminine beauty of Kelly, capturing the timeless scent of summers in the Hamptons. 54 SEPT. / OCT. 2015
The Gatsby - Moving Rubber Is a series of hair wax styling products skillfully developed through cooperation by expert stylists from top salons featured frequently in Japanese media.
Bésame Cosmetics - Classic Color Lipstick Bésame Cosmetics’ Classic Color Lipsticks feature retro-inspired, smooth lip colors that provide a budgeproof finish that stays put, while the angled design offers precise application. That stays put, while the angled design offers precise application.
Armour Beauty - Bright Raspberry Opaque Wears like a lollipop lipstick, get ready for some attention when you wear this shade. Named as an homage to the album Funhouse by The Stooges. Chrislie Formulations Flaming A-Go-Go Flaming A-Go-Go Electric Love in the Pink- Glitter Gel All Beauty® Water Skincare Drink® All Beauty® Water is a skincare drink™ specially formulated to help hydrate and nourish you skin.
Revlon - Nail Art Expressionist Revlon Nail Art offers an easy way to capture this trend at home with dualended packaging that contains everything you need to create the hottest designs. Kesh Beauty - Argan Oil with Rosewater Essence Kesh Beauty’s Moroccan Argan Oil with Rosewater Essence instantly transports you to the famed rose gardens of Marrakesh.
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COTZ® - Face Natural Skin Tone SPF 40 COTZ® Face Natural Skin Tone SPF 40 pleases the skin with its light texture and sheer, matte finish that layers invisibly under makeup.
be Delectable - Hand Cream Set They help nourish and soften the skin and cuticles to keep hands looking beautiful. Never greasy, be Delectable hand cream absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves it feeling light and smooth.
Kesh Beauty Argan Oil with Rosewater Essence Offering all of the rejuvenating and protective benefits of 100% organic cold-pressed argan oil plus a fresh, floral scent, Kesh Beauty’s Moroccan Argan Oil with Rosewater Essence instantly transports you to the famed rose rdens of Marrakesh, and the delicate scent doubles as an all-natural perfume.
My Amazing Hair Secrets - Shampoo The shampoo cleanses hair while nourishing and protecting it with My Amazing Blow Dry Secret’s exclusive coconut oil-based water-wicking system.
SeneGence - LipSense® Changes the Way You Kiss LipSense's kiss-proof, smudgeproof, budge-proof, lead-free colors stay on for up to 12 hours. LipSense is unlike any conventional lipstick, stain, or color. These kiss-proof, smudge-proof, budge-proof, lead-free and gluten free liquid lip colors stay on for up to 18 hours and are available in over 60 shades. LipSense shades can also be layered to create hundreds of custom color possibilities. Many professional makeup artists and celebrities such as Christina Aguilera and Victoria Justice are enthusiasts of LipSense, often touting the lip color’s long-lasting qualities. SEPT. / OCT. 2015 55
SKINCARE
Nourish Yourself
Be Natural, Be Beautiful, Be Well. 6 Skin Care is an organic aloe-vera-based line designed to accommodate all ethnicities and skin types. K6 is rapidly gaining in popularity and demand due to its green philosophy and naturopathic roots. Naturopath Sharon Krahn developed K6 Skin Care using her knowledge of enzymes, herbs, essential oils, and nutrition as well as her desire to provide a safe, organic, aloe-based, natural, effective skin care that benefits all skin types- especially hypersensitive skin. The results: a skin care collection that nourishes and effectively delivers on the 6 signs of healthy skin: smoothness, even tone, even texture, unnoticeable pores, luminous color, and proper hydration. K6 Essential Collection – more than beauty, its wellness – All K6 Skin Care products yield visible results with all the best nature has to offer and NONE of the toxic ingredients found in so many beauty products. This user friendly line makes skin care easy for even the fussiest minimalist. The star of this collection is Reveal, an active enzyme peel, the results of which are immediately seen and felt. Reveal utilizes the anti-aging powers of vitamins A, C, and E and uses green tea, rosemary, and echinacea to protect from free radical damage. Reveal uses
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air-activated enzymes to separate the dead skin cells from the outer layer of epidermis. Clean, K6 Skin Care’s antioxidant cleanser, cleans the skin without removing its natural moisture barrier. Clean is effective for all skin tones and types due to the botanicals and nutrients working in it to reduce inflammation, reduce free radical damage, and reduce signs of aging. Clean is a non-foaming facial cleanser that is so effective it even removes waterproof mascara without stinging or burning the eyes. K6 Skin Care’s anti-aging moisturizer, Preserve, is revered for its natural, plantbased anti-aging ingredients. Three ingredient systems working together with organic botanicals that protect the youthfulness of skin while reducing the signs of aging effectively make Preserve a “forever” product with consumers. More about K6 Founder, Sharon Krahn is passionate about using nature and science together to provide the very best products. K6 Skin Care is 100% vegan, and NEVER uses animal testing. Sharon also owns K6 Wellness Center in Dallas, Texas, where she has worked, taught, and thrived since 2006. www.k6skin.com
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RED5 Chameleon Orb Lamp
He’sGot Style Littlewoods Ireland Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 on Ear Headphones
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It’s not Just for the Ladies. Accessories make an Outfit a Style, so Show off your Style-we Dare you!
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Matalan Tan Vintage Skinny Leather Belt
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Amara Round Platinum Plated Cufflinks with Jade
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Littlewoods Ireland Philips QG3352/23 11 in 1 Beard Trimmer
RED5 Airwheel Airboard
Debenhams Red Suede Shoes
Mens at Dune Sunglass
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FRAGRANCE
Be Intense Mercedes-Benz
Reveal your Sensuality with Mercedes-Benz Eau De Toilette.
he Intense Moment. Night creeps across the city. He’s at home in the world’s hotels, as he’s constantly on the move between capitals. He heads down to the bar. He has a rendezvous. He’s thinking of his travels, his next flight, the evening ahead. The atmosphere is turning electric. It’s the moment.The moment when everything is possible, where everything is more intense. He looks out toward the sky. The night is there. In all its glory. Deep. Palpable. Lights sparkle from within the shadows. A sudden brighter, more vibrant glimmer plays on the window and the glasses. Like a promise. Like a shining star. Perhaps magnetic.The air is denser now. So are desires. Intense desire. A desire for intensity. For sophistication. Absolute. Long is the night. Intense is life. The Intense Man. Perhaps it’s the man who adopted the original Mercedes-Benz eau de toilette, but for other moments, for other desires and other seasons. Occasionally. Because perfumes are the same as all good things in life – once we’ve found what we want, what we like, we become attached. We value it. And yet… to increase the pleasure, intensify the desire, we want it to change. But without changing. We want it to surprise, but remain the same. Wavering between what we know and what we might discover. Giving in to the temptation of something new. To come back to what we love to love. Or perhaps it’s another man. More fashionaware, more on trend. A seductive city man, a charmer, sure of his strength, sure of himself, sure of his power to go further. To be stronger. For him intensity is a question of personality. And his perfume reveals his sensuality. 60 SEPT. / OCT. 2015
Mercedes-Benz dedicates its new eau de toilette intense to these two similar, yet very different men. This is a sophisticated scent with a deep sillage that confirms the man’s identity and accentuates his singularity. A fragrance that goes beyond and challenges the limits of power and seduction. To last. Beyond Expectation. The Fragrance. It’s all there, intact, and yet somehow more intense. Perfumer Olivier Cresp
(Firmenich), who composed the original fragrance, took to this exercise in interpretation and reinvention with passion and virtuosity.
Rethinking the structure, varying the tonalities, subliming the signature and concentrating the elegance to confirm the identity of a perfume, while revealing a new, more powerful facet of its personality. The major notes emerge, sustained by new vibrations. Supported from top to base by a distinct woody amber signature, they are stronger and go straight to the heart‌ To please, to seduce, to touch. Olivier Cresp has created a concentrate of intensity and a true sublimation of the original fragrance. By enhancing the signature and adding new tonalities in the drydown, the whole fragrance structure is boosted and reveals a new face: deep, authentic, sophisticated, undeniably irresistible. Beyond Question. The Bottle. The perfume is enrobed in a black bottle. As black as night, as black as the intensity of a superb encounter. The infinitely masculine elegance of the gradated, lacquered glass reveals rather than shows the perfume. Luxurious and contemporary. The Mercedes-Benz emblem, the famous three-pointed star, is engraved in relief in the bottom of the bottle. And like a seal on its elegant bonnet. The bottle nestles in a deep, matte, darkly luminous sheath stamped with the silver star. The eau de toilette intense range: 40 ml, 75 ml, 120 ml sprays.
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Exclusive Sensations by Five Master Perfumers. fter the day’s stress, relaxation. After action, celebration. Nighttime. The city vibrates. Partying is in the air. The pleasure of being together and sharing unique moments. Sharing the best.Today Mercedes-Benz Perfume is taking it to the next level, crossing the threshold of the privileged private circle. And inviting you to join its VIP Club.Based on powerful exclusive cooperation, INCC for Mercedes-Benz Perfume has launched the first perfume collection by five Firmenich Master Perfumers: Mercedes-Benz VIP Club. 62 SEPT. / OCT. 2015
The fragrances are composed by internationally renowned Master Perfumers with a vast range of successful creations behind them. They are devoted to those who appreciate beauty, excellence and rarity, who dare to be exceptional and always choose the very best.Five fragrances that express the thrill of the night with virtuosity and sensitivity. After Mercedes-Benz Club, Mercedes-Benz VIP Club. A collection of exclusive sensations that light up the night like a thousand sparkling stars.
An already legendary bottle reinvented in glass and colour. The slender silhouette of the Mercedes-Benz Club bottle is unmistakable. Its pure, clean aesthetic. Its innovative spirit. And now its transformation into glass and color. Like urban architecture, a skyline lit up against the darkness of the night. The impressive, glossy, metallic cap echoes the instantly recognizable star set in the glass, while the silver signature of the Master Perfumer authenticates his or her composition.
Five perfumes. Five Firmenich Master Perfumers join Mercedes-Benz Perfume. Five colours classify the fragrances according to their olfactory family, ranging from the lightest and freshest to the most intense: ENERGETIC AROMATIC PURE WOODY BLACK LEATHER INFINITE SPICY ADDICTIVE ORIENTAL SEPT. / OCT. 2015 63
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he Calgary-born singer is an International Superstar around the world both with his Bollywood music and film career. His Pop hits have made him a Platinum-selling artist in Europe, the UK, and South Asia. Raghav’s three early albums and singles/videos are top-sellers internationally, and his 2011 album Storyteller has sold more than 1.3 million globally, earning him a MOBO Award (UK) a and multiple South Asian Music Awards. In 2012, Raghav’s song “Fire” became a global hit, entering Top 20 on Contemporary Hit Radio station charts around the world. “Fire” earned Raghav a JUNO nomination and a certified Gold single with more than
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50,000 in sales, 500,000 YouTube plays, and 21 weeks in the top 100 charts on Billboard and on radio across Canada. By early 2013 Universal Music UK and India released the corresponding album Phoenix, containing the hit songs “Fire” and “So Much.” Phoenix was released in Canada on Cordova Bay Records. He was nominated for a WCMA award and sold out headlining world tours. By 2013 Raghav began to search for a new Canadian record label with whom to release his follow-up album. He released the first single “WooHoo” independently, which made it to the Top 40 on CHR radio for more than 6 weeks in December of 2013. In early 2014 “Take Me Away” featuring Grammy-Winning producer Afrojack and DJ Buddha was released with an award-winning video.
Raghav has released his new single ‘Until The Sun Comes Up’, via Fontana North. The track features Grammy Award winning rapper Nelly and there is an exclusive bonus version that features the hip-hop stylings of Bollywood superstar Abhishek Bachchan. Of the track Raghav says, “I hope people will look years from now at this song being a singular moment when east and west collaborated in a way that has a true global musical impact. And performing it with Abhishek (who is the most talented human I’ve ever met) and Nelly (who is a legend) make this song even more special to me.” Abhishek seconds that sentiment “thank you Raghav for giving me the opportunity to work with two of my favourites.” An instant summer classic ‘Until The Sun Comes Up’ will be accompanied by a power-
ful video (set for release in August) - that highlights the lack of electricity in Africa. After teaming up with Solar-Aid.org (an international NGO that has the goal of eliminating the kerosene lamp from Africa by the year 2020) Raghav distributed over 300 solar lights to school-age children in the small rural township of Shungubweni, in Tanzania. Raghav purchased these lights to personally deliver them to the community. These lights will help the students of Shungubweni Secondary School study for an extra 375,000 hours, and save their families $60,000 per light (estimated in Canadian equivalent) as they will no longer needed to buy kerosene or candles. This amounts to a significant shift towards environmental responsibility and self-sustainability for the families who have received these lights. SEPT. / OCT. 2015 65
HIGHLIGHTS
Ignite Spirit
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GNITE Bollywood, the City of Brampton’s only IGNITE event, was an unbelievable success as spectacular world-class acts, never seen before Bollywood Monster Orchestra: Latin Night and hilarious comedians entertained a packed house at Rose Theatre Brampton. “The audience reaction we received was fantastic,” said Vikas Kohli, Artistic Director, MonstrARTity. “The crowd was laughing, singing, and dancing along with every act! Producing an official TO2015 IGNITE event was a huge honour and I’m happy we were able to bring the spirit of the games to Brampton. Thank you to our funders, amazing musicians, dancers, comedians, kidzoners, and volunteers who made IGNITE Bollywood a huge success!”
Himanshu
IGNITE Bollywood began with a free Kidzone in the Garden Square, where kids enjoyed the beautiful evening by indulging in arts, crafts and Pan Am sports related activities. The theatre show presented brilliant Bollywood-Latin fusion performances by Lopa Sarkar & Divine Heritage Artistry, never-seen-before Bollywood-Tap fusion by What’s On? Tap! and side-splitting comedy by Nick Reynoldson, Amish Patel, Ernie Vicente and improv duo Ernie Vicente Burn Notice who all had the audience rolling with laughter. The show ended with Bollywood Monster Orchestra: Latin Night, an original massive musical production of latin inspired Bollywood songs and spectacular dancers.
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ollywood Monster Mashup, the largest South Asian festival in Canada, was a resounding success! The monstrous free Bollywood shows at Mississauga Celebration Square on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th were attended by thousands of people! Bollywood Monster Mashup is the first-ever festival to bring a monstrous laser show and the only concert featuring Bollywood singing stars to Mississauga Celebration Square. This year our Bollywood stars were Ash King and Jonita Gandhi and we also had special Pan American fusion acts, a bigger KidZone, more singers & musicians, more dancers and more interactive Bollywood dance lessons.
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INTERIOR DESIGNER
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orn in London, Gregory Phillips was trained at Bristol University and the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow. He has a unique perspective when designing houses, rather like the Renaissance man, he provides elegant tailored design solutions for each project from the architecture to the furniture to the landscape design. His projects include city homes and stylish country residences for a wide number of high-profile clients, reflecting his creativity, experience and discretion. Gregory is committed to achieving the highest level of design and bringing professionalism and dedicated project management to all of his work. His approach has also produced many award-winning projects for both architecture and interior design, including the International Design and Architecture Award for the Best House in Europe, International Property Awards, Sunday Times British Homes Award, RIBA Awards, Daily Mail UK Property Awards,
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Grand Designs Awards and Homes and Garden Award for Best Bathroom Designer of the Year. Established in 1991, Gregory Phillips Architects is an interior design and architecture practice which aims to provide a bespoke and holistic approach to high quality residential design both in the UK and internationally. Gregory Phillips Architects’ current projects include new build contemporary houses, basement excavations, substantial residential extensions and refurbishments, new swimming pools and apartment interiors. With all his projects, Gregory takes into consideration the client’s lifestyle as he believes a house should be a home that provides sanctuary for the owners, as well as providing luxury and beauty. His work is modern, elegant and comfortable and uses traditional materials such as stone, wood and leather in a contemporary way with a high degree of craftsmanship.
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Modern, Elegant & Comfortable Architecture & Designs.
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Very Urban Tribe Living Room Main
A Little Slice of Heaven
Home is Where your True Self Reigns, so Make it yours with Style and Flair. 76 SEPT. / OCT. 2015
Very Wooden Sculpture Heart
Very Milo Easy Fit Pendant Green
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BON APPÉTIT
Time! It’s Paneer
Creamy, Soft, Cheesy, Protein-rich but Still Yummy!
aneer is the most common Indian form of cheese that is similar to fresh mozzarella without the salt added to it. It does not melt like any other cheese. Most Paneer is pressed into a cube and then sliced, chopped or crumbled. It is widely used in India and a variety of dishes could be made from Paneer. It is completely vegetarian. It is a good source of protein for vegetarians. Paneer could be made at home by simply bringing milk to a boil and using acid to separate the curds. The curds are then drained in a cheesecloth or muslin cloth and excess
water is pressed out. Now tell me who wouldn’t like paneer?” “It is so versatile that can be used in a variety of dishes both hot and sweet. Growing up, my Mom would make home made paneer (yummm…). It was so fresh, creamy and would melt in your mouth. I would simply add some powdered sugar, some powdered elaichi (cardamom), kesar and just eat it as a dessert whenever my craving for something sweet would occur. But, today, I will share some mouth watering recipes that will blow your mind off.” – Priya Kothari
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Just a Little Taste of Heaven “Many of us know what a paneer bhurji is, isn’t it? Well, to give a brief description about it, paneer is Indian cottage cheese and paneer bhurji is a dish made out of crumbled paneer with vegetables and spices eaten with bread or roti. It is packed with protein and one of the main source of protein especially for vegetarians. Nevertheless it is also very easy to prepare. I made paneer bhurji today for lunch and used some of it modifying some spices to make a snack out it and that’s how my paneer bhurji pillows was born.” – Priya Kothari
Indian Cottage Cheese with Bell Peppers Ingredients: 1 block of paneer 1 green shimla mirch cut lengthwise into strips 1 small onion cut lengthwise Garlic – a couple of cloves Ginger – small piece grated 2 – 3 tsp oil 1 tsp rye or rai 2 tsp dhania powder 1 – 2 tsp mirchi powder or per taste 1 tsp amchur powder or per taste A pinch of elaichi powder Salt per taste
Cut paneer into big pieces, sort of like a rectangle about < 1/2 in thickness. Heat about 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan, add the paneer pieces and just fry them slightly on both sides, remove and keep it aside. You do not need too much oil to fry paneer. In the same pan add some more oil, add rye, let it splutter. Sauté onions until translucent, then add ginger & garlic, mix for a minute or two. 78 SEPT. / OCT. 2015
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Now add the shimla mirch, mix well, then add the spices, mix well. Let the shimla mirch just cook a little bit, but don’t let it cover cook. You need that little bit of crunch which makes the dish even more tasty. In the end add the paneer, mix it gently. Serve hot with roti/bread. Tastes so good. NOTE: Always store paneer in the refrigerator and not in the freezer and try to cook soon. Storing it in the refrigerator makes it easier to cut and you will not land up with crumbles.
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh homemade or store bought paneer 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper finely chopped A couple of cloves of garlic 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger 1 green chili or per taste 1 small onion finely chopped 1 tsp red chili powder or per taste 1/2 tsp haldi powder Salt per taste 2 tsp oil 1 tsp jeera
Photos & Text: © 365 Days of Pure Vegetarian by Priya Kothari
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1 medium size tomato finely chopped 1/2 tsp garam masala Store bought pie crust thawed Fresh dhania (herb) for garnish
If you prefer to make fresh paneer at home like me, you can follow my recipe to make homemade paneer that I mentioned while making my paneer mithai. If you are using store bought, grate the paneer well. Heat oil in a pan, add jeera then add onions, sauté, then add garlic, ginger, sauté well. Now add the tomatoes and let it cook until the tomatoes almost breakdown. Now add the peppers and spices, mix and let it cook. In the end add paneer, mix well and let it cook for a 2 -3 minutes. Add finely chopped dhania. Let it cool. Roll out the pie crust with a rolling pin to thin out a little. Then cut vertically and horizontally to get rectangular pieces. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center. Apply water with your finger around the crust and then place another rectangular crust on top to cover the filling. Using a fork, press the corners of the crust to seal. Bake in a 375F degree over for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. It is flaky and tasty. NOTE: Pie crust can be found in the frozen or dairy products section in the supermarket.
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Sandesh
No Meal is Complete without Mithai – Bengali Sandesh
1 tsp elaichi powder 3 – 4 tbsp fine sugar
“In India, no meal is complete without mithai. Especially for the Bengali’s the meal is not over without satisfying their sweet tooth and nothing is more loved than Sandesh. It is milk based with very few ingredients and surprisingly easy to make. Growing up back home, I never had an inclination for mithai. But I think once you are far away from your homeland especially family & friends you realize how much you miss every little thing that we took for granted. I guess I am no different from many in that aspect. Now, I have developed a taste for mithai and being nostalgic at times, I wanted to treat myself with this simple mithai that would give me a feel good factor.” – Priya Kothari Ingredients: (Makes about 12) 1/2 gallon whole milk (I use organic) 1 – 1 & 1/2 tbsp lemon/lime juice A few pistachios chopped Some saffron
Bring milk to a boil. Once it starts raising, add the lemon juice only in one spot. This makes the curdle to produce faster. The curdles are now called paneer or Indian cottage cheese. Gently mix with a spatula. Once all the curdles have come, you can see the water being separated and is almost clear. If not, add more lemon juice. Drain the water in a cheese cloth. Tie the cheese cloth with the curdles and let the remaining water drain by itself, this will take about 10 minutes. Do not squeeze the water with your hands. Now add the sugar, elaichi powder and knead well. saffron is optional in mixing. The more you knead, the more creamy the net result will be. Then take some portion of the paneer and make balls out of it by placing in between your palms, place it aside. Repeat for the rest of the mixture. Decorate with pistachios and saffron. Your sandesh is ready. Every sandesh will just melt in your mouth. This is pure protein, of course it has some fat content too. But the amount of protein supersedes. You can store this up to 4 days in your refrigerator. TIP: Once the curdle starts to form, add lot of cold water to it. This makes the paneer very soft. SEPT. / OCT. 2015 79
HOT SPOT
Lost
World
Borneo – Weird & Wonderful Wildlife Eco-Tour.
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he rainforest of Borneo is 130 million years old, making it the oldest in the world. It is also disappearing faster than any rainforest on earth. The Lost World of Borneo is one of three areas left in Borneo that encompass the last stands of the oldest rainforest on earth. Its geography – a basin surrounded by steep cliffs – has never been fully explored. Another of these areas, the Danum Valley, is also included in Wild Planet’s signature “Weird & Wonderful Wildlife Eco-tour” available in 12-and 16-day itineraries, the latter including an exclusive wildlife expedition into The Lost World of Borneo. In April 2015 wildlife expert Josh Cohen, Director of Wild Planet Adventures, mounted an extensive two-pronged expedition to Malaysia: first, to scout Borneo’s Lost World and then to investigate how to increase the percentage of rare animal sightings on its wildlife-focused tours. Cohen explains that Maliau Basin Conservation Area in the Malaysian state of Sabah, is home to a diverse array of wildlife, which has been allowed to flourish undisturbed. It is a virtually self-contained ecosystem never inhabited by humans and where large areas still remain unexplored. Efforts are underway to nominate Maliau Basin as a
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UNESCO World Heritage Site. “It’s no wonder Maliau Basin is called the “Lost World.” Here you can experience something that is nearly impossible to find anywhere else on earth: the forest floor is so pristine and untouched, if you step off the trail it is likely that no other human will have ever set foot where you are standing!” Cohen said. He added that while wildlife is extremely shy, Maliau Basin Conservation Area offers perhaps the only remotely viable chance to see some of the world’s rarest animals including the clouded leopard, sun bear, pygmy elephant, Malaysian badger and the reclusive Bornean rhino. “Wild Planet travelers will enjoy a nocturnal wildlife walk exclusive to our guests to monitor camera traps, conditions permitting,” Cohen said. Wild Planet has made special arrangements with wildlife researchers at Maliau Basin Conservation Area who will share recent camera trap photos of some of these and other rare animals. Throughout Cohen’s Borneo scouting expedition, he and his staff went to great lengths to explore remote areas at unusual times of day, utilizing eco-responsible methods such as electric motor boats, silent safaris and ultra low-impact strategies to
assure the best possible chance to spot animals not commonly seen by even the most diligent travelers. They scouted remote tributaries of the Kinabatangan River after midnight, arranged exclusive nocturnal access to wildlife-rich habitat surrounding Gomantong limestone caves, traversed uncharted riverbed trails in the Danum Valley and made special arrangements with scientific researchers to hike into remote camera trap destinations in Maliau Basin Conservation Area. “The results were staggering,” he said. “In addition to seeing a huge volume of wildlife including 11 of the 13 primate species, pygmy elephants, tarsiers, slow loris, flying lemurs and other “gliders”, the expedition encountered an unprecedented number of wild orang-utans – both alpha males as well as mothers with babies. But the highlight of the expedition was encountering an extraordinarily rare flat-headed cat, last sighted in the region nearly eight years ago, proving the efficacy of Wild Planet’s eco-responsible wildlife viewing methods. As a follow-up to the initial scouting trip, he said “the extraordinary results continue to this day. The very first Wild Planet travelers to benefit from the new activities and destinations that we arranged saw a
About Wild Planet Adventures The expert wildlife guides of Wild Planet Adventures go the extra mile to explore remote wildlife habitat and study wildlife patterns in destinations not often accessible to the general public. Thanks to the company’s comprehensive itineraries that balance diverse and complex ecosystems and habitats, guests enjoy wildlife and game viewing that is carefully aligned with animals’ seasonal, daily and nocturnal migrations.
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similar volume of rare animals, including a rare Bay owl, which had not been seen for many years.” Both “Weird & Wonderful Wildlife” itineraries embrace Wild Planet Adventures’ unique scouting activities. They include Sipadan Reef, one of the world’s “Top 5” snorkel and dive spots, and the 16 day program also includes a visit to Seligan Island to witness sea-turtles laying eggs and the baby hatchlings returning to the sea. Both programs feature exclusive expeditions to see Borneo’s famous “gliders” – mammals, amphibians and reptiles that evolved to fly, such as Wallace’s flying frogs, colugos (flying lemurs), flying squirrels and Paradise flying tree snakes. There are also exclusive nocturnal expeditions to see Tarsiers and Slow Loris, two of the world’s smallest (and cutest!) primates.
For detailed itineraries, exciting wildlife photos and video galleries and booking information, visit www.wildplanetadventures.com call 1-800-990-4376 or email: trips@wildplanetadventures.com SEPT. / OCT. 2015 81
ON THE ROAD
Best-in-class off-road capability thanks to two all-new 4x4 systems Leveraging 4x4 technology from the all-new Jeep Cherokee, the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade offers two of the most advanced and intelligent 4x4 systems in its class, all to 82 OCT. / NOV. 2015
deliver best-in-class off-road capability. Both systems can provide up to 1,475 lb.-ft. (2,000 N•m) of the engine’s available torque to the rear wheels, for optimal grip: • Jeep Active Drive – full-time 4x4 system • Jeep Active Drive Low – class-exclusive full-time 4x4 system with 20:1 crawl ratio Innovation is also at the forefront of any new Jeep vehicle, and the Renegade features the segment’s first disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit (PTU) – all to provide Jeep Renegade 4x4 models with enhanced fuel economy. Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems instantly engage when 4x4 traction is needed. Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive
Rock mode on the Trailhawk model) for the best four-wheel-drive performance on-or off-road and in any weather condition. A global Jeep design for a rapidly growing global brand From the start, Jeep designers knew the Renegade would need to deliver best-in-class off-road capability with city-sized proportions that exuded the brand’s rugged style while at the same time enhancing versatility, maneuverability and style. Additionally, designers were tasked to create an all-new SUV that would symbolize the Jeep brand’s renowned American design and ingenuity, as it would mark the brand’s first entry into the small SUV segment in more than 100 markets
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enegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to outstanding on-road and off-road driving dynamics, two fuel-efficient engines, world-class refinement, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings. The result is an efficient vehicle created to attract youthful and adventurous customers around the world to the Jeep brand. “The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade symbolizes the brand’s renowned American design, ingenuity and innovation, marking the Jeep brand’s first entry into the small SUV segment,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO — Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Renegade expands the brand’s product portfolio and targets the rapidly expanding small SUV segment with a best-in-class combination of fuel efficiency and off-road capability, while at the same time delivering outstanding driving dynamics and the open-air freedom customers expect from Jeep.”
2015 Jeep Renegade
all-new 2015 Renegade is the first vehicle from Chrysler Group to use the all-new “small-wide 4x4 architecture.”
around the globe. Last, Renegade had to offer the open-air freedom that dates back to its 1941 roots, with the Willys MB Jeep. All-new interior exudes a rugged and energetic appearance The all-new Jeep Renegade interior features a rugged and energetic appearance that builds upon Jeep’s legendary brand heritage. This small SUV’s precisely crafted detail, innovative and high-quality color and material appointments, state-of-the-art technology, and clever storage draw inspiration from contemporary extreme sports gear and lifestyles.
Class-exclusive “My Sky” roof systems: continuing Jeep brand’s open-air freedom since 1941 Expanding the brand’s open-air freedom that originated with the legendary 1941 Willys MB Jeep, the all-new 2015 Renegade offers two class-exclusive “My Sky” open-air roof systems. With a manual removable, or premium power tilt/slide with removable feature, the innovative “My Sky” roof-panel systems quickly bring the outdoors inside. Designed for convenience, the honeycomb fiberglass polyurethane roof panels are light weight and stow neatly in the rear cargo area. For added design detail, both “My Sky” roof systems feature a debossed “X” stamped into the roof that exude strength and play on the brand’s utilitarian history. Best-in-class off-road capability with world-class on-road driving dynamics Designed and engineered to first and foremost deliver legendary Jeep 4x4 capability, the
World’s first small SUV with nine-speed automatic transmission Like the new Jeep Cherokee, the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade has raised the bar — this time in the small SUV class — with the first available nine-speed automatic transmission. When paired with the 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2 or 4x4), the nine-speed transmission delivers numerous benefits customers will appreciate, including aggressive launches, smooth power delivery at highway speeds and improved fuel efficiency versus competitive six-speed automatic transmissions. More than 30 mpg highway True to the Jeep brand, the all-new Renegade will offer customers a best-in-class combination of fuel efficiency and off-road capability, including two MultiAir four-cylinder engines that provide more than 30 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway. OCT. / NOV. 2015 83
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