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PRINT FASHION WEEK SEASON 2
Model Ashanti Asha in a sheer red maxi with embellishments, paired with a smart jacket by Namrata Joshipura PHOTO: WASEEM GASHROO/HT
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rue fashion has a mind of its own. Liberating and nonconforming, it has the ability to break conventions and stir a rebellion. On Day 2 of HT City Print Fashion Week, we celebrate this free spirit of fashion that doesn’t succumb to norms. We present to you fashion designer Namrata Joshipura’s lively and avantgarde collection Concrete Garden, inspired by the vibrancy of New York. “The city is a mash-up of amazing street style juxtaposed with innovative ideas in fashion, art and technology. Cultures and attitudes blend to smake an incredible international city that is about inclusivity, hope, and above all, love,” says Joshipura. You see these very attributes reflected in her collection that’s fearless and inspiring.
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joined hands with Munish and Sandeep to get the film rolling. “Having these 15 people as co-producers or patrons of Moh Maya Money was a huge blessing. With my super team of producers working together on this film, every set of challenges was met with the power of 15!” says Munish. Distributed by PVR Pictures, Moh Maya Money is set to release on November 25.
Not for the fashion greenhorns, it features imaginative, lighthearted garments such as jumpsuits, sheer maxis with jackets and thigh-high slit dresses that spell unbridled glam. Playful cuts, cheerful florals and sequin work bring alive the garments that are equally apt for a honeymoon or a sparkly wedding cocktail.
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love travelling,” says actor Sidharth Malhotra in his baritone, as he speaks from New Zealand. His last film, Bar Bar Dekho, did not do too well at the box office. But Malhotra says he doesn’t regret the decision to work in it. “I really liked the concept and the message. But it wasn’t accepted. We are also man enough to accept that. I have no regrets,” he says. He’s had one flop and one hit in the same year. How long does it take to cope with either? “The longer you have worked in the industry, the quicker you get over it. That’s experience. I
Neha Dhupia and Ranvir Shorey in a still from Moh Maya Money
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L to R: Patrick Hermand, founder, ECV, Subhash Ghai, founder and chairman, WWI, Meghna Puri, president, WWI
space over the last decade. The launch was graced by dignitaries including Subhash Ghai, founder-chairman, WWI, Meghna Puri, president, WWI, Rahul Puri, head of academics, WWI, Ravi Gupta, dean, WWI, Patrick Hermand, founder, ECV, and Xavier
Masse, dean, ECV, Paris and director, international curriculum development. Others present on the occasion were members of the advisory board of WWI, like Subhash Awchat, Omung Kumar, Sethunath Padmanabhan, Neeraj Roy, Rouble Nagi and Farid Bawa. Speaking about the programme Ghai says, “The rationale behind this collaboration is to bring a unique global perspective to the curriculum, which would go a long way in shaping the careers of design and communication aspirants.” The school aims to inculcate a unique concept of education based on the philosophy of, ‘Do What You Love’. “Design is an important cog in the media and entertainment wheel. The importance that such an institution holds for the betterment of the industry, is paramount,” says filmmaker and production designer Omung Kumar. HTC
The rationale behind this collaboration is to bring a unique global perspective to the curriculum, which would go a long way in shaping careers SUBHASH GHAI, FILMMAKER
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am much more equipped to handle myself in the industry now,” he says. The actor, who is currently unwinding in New Zealand, has made it a ritual to take time off and explore new places every year — no matter his chock-a-block schedule. Malhotra, who had two bigbudget releases this year, is already shooting for his next movie and has signed two unannounced projects. “This year has been a roller coaster ride,” says the actor. Asked how he caught the travel bug, Malhotra says, “The ritual that I started a couple of years ago is that I need to see one more city
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keeping with the increasing need for trained design and communication professionals in the industry. The school is accredited by The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). WWI has been a major contributor of the evolving media and entertainment
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Designed to make a mark in the media industry histling Woods International, the renowned media training institute based in Mumbai, has now launched the School of Design, offering a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication & Design. This step has been taken in
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Actor Sidharth Malhotra says he does not regret his decision of doing certain films that did not work
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‘I CAN HANDLE FAILURE NOW’
Raising a toast to the fashion rebels
Super 15 pitched in for this flick oh Maya Money, starring Neha Dhupia and Ranvir Shorey releases this Friday. The story that revolves around the flavour of the month – greed, corruption and its pitfalls, boasts 15 co-producers. Writer-director Munish Bhardwaj calls them his Super 15. “When I was trying to raise money for Moh Maya Money, I decided not to go the usual way of approaching production houses. I decided to divide the budget in parts and then find 15 people to contribute equally to the film. I was the first investor, my friend Sandeep Narula came on board as the second investor and then we started looking for the rest,” he shares. The film’s team grew with several businessmen and professionals from different walks of life, all coming together to support a good story. Kamal Manchanda, Yogesh Kumar, Sarbjit Singh, Rajeev Jain, Rajat Pahwa, Sunil Arora, Ajay Kapoor, Hemant Chaudhary, Ashish Batra, Rekha Chichera, Sumedha Nagpal, Sanjay Chowhan and Babbu Chawla
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every year. Last year, it was my first time in New Zealand. This year I am back again. I’m seeing more cities now.” But travelling has been part of his life since he was young, shares the actor. “We have always been on long trips because my dad was in the Merchant Navy. He used to take us on a ship for four weeks at a stretch. Bohot mazaa aata tha (We had fun). That is something I used to look forward to as a youngster.” And now, he takes his family for holidays. “I took my family to Sri Lanka. It is also something I want to plan, either to take a trip with my family, friends or solo.”
unjabi rapper Vilin Nair, aKa Raftaar will marry girlfriend Komal Vohra, on December 1 in Delhi. “Bakra fas hi gaya,” Raftaar told HT City. “Komal and I have been seeing each other for five years. One day, she told me, ‘My parents are asking if there is a boy who I like. So should I tell them about you?’ And I told her to go ahead,” he says. Komal is a Delhibased interior designer and sister of TV actors Karan and Kunal Vohra. The wedding will be a private affair, says Raftaar: “We are inviting very close family members and very few friends from the industry.”
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