FASHION

Centre's public outreach programme in J-K meant to assess ground situation: Union minister

Jammu: Union Minister B L Verma said the Centre's public outreach programme in Jammu and Kashmir was meant to assess the ground situation so that corrective measures are taken to remove the "development deficit". Verma, who is the Minister of State for Cooperation and Development of the North Eastern Region, said the Centre is committed to promoting the cooperative sector in the Union Territory.

Man held for harassing woman by sending her vulgar messages on WhatsApp

New Delhi, Oct 19: A 28-year-old man has been arrested from Tapi in Gujarat for allegedly harassing a woman by sending her obscene messages on WhatsApp, police said on Monday. Using technical surveillance, the accused was identified as Lad Ashish, a resident of Tapi in Gujarat, where he works as a sales executive in a car firm, they said.

Freebie scheme for washermen, barbers& tailors launched

Amaravati, June 10: The Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh launched yet another freebie scheme on Wednesday with the Chief Minister distributing Rs 247 crore to over 2.47 lakh washermen, barbers and tailors. This scheme is also named after the Chief Minister and called 'Jagananna Chedodu' (Jagans handholding), under which each beneficiary has been given Rs 10,000. Of the total 2.

Dastkar's Basant Bazaar showcases spring collection of handicrafts

New Delhi, Feb 14: Handicrafts including beautiful shades of Shibori print, lambani embroideries, weaves of Chanderi, and breathtaking Madhubani paintings make up for the spring collection at the ongoing Basant Bazaar here. With over 120 stalls, the handicrafts festival is being organised by Delhi-based non-profit organisation Dastkar at the Nature Bazaar venue.

KALKI Fashion Announces Their '10-year Anniversary Sale'

MUMBAI, Feb. 5: The high-end ethnic designer house KALKI Fashion is set to open its doors for all the fashionistas striving for the best deals to inch up their style statement. Renowned for its quality designer collection, KALKI Fashion has finally announced their vehemently anticipated sale.

Eka collaborates with artisans from Telangana for LFW Summer Resort 2020

Mumbai, Feb 4: Fashion designer Rina Singh's label Eka has joined hands with Telangana State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd (TSCO) to create a new collection to be showcased at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2020.

India's Biggest Broadcast Stars Descend on Singapore for the Inaugural BIGO Gala Awards 2020

Lakme Fashion Week announces new batch of Gen Next designers

Mumbai, Dec 13: The Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) on Friday announced the fresh line-up of Gen Next designers, who are set to showcase their collections at the upcoming Summer/Resort '20 edition.

JD Institute Invited Prague Artist Mr. Vitek Skop to Conduct a Seminar on AR

BANGALORE, Nov. 27: JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore invited a Czech artist Mr. Vitek kop, to conduct a workshop on Augmented Reality in terms of Design for the students of Fashion, Interior and Jewellery Department on 19th November 2019 at the Brigade road campus. Mr. kop is an alumnus of, 'The Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design', Prague.

Sonia confident of winning Maharashtra floor test

New Delhi, Nov 26: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday expressed confidence of a win in the Maharashtra Assembly floor test. "Absolutely", Gandhi said when asked if she is confident of winning the floor test which will be held on Wednesday as directed by the Supreme Court. Gandhi made the remark at a joint opposition protest over political developments in Maharashtra in front of the Ambedkar statue inside Parliament complex.

In Halloween-themed march, hundreds rally against single-use plastic in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Nov 1: Dressed as monsters in costumes fashioned out of plastic bags and bottles and their faces painted all shades of scary, hundreds took part in a Halloween-themed rally here on Thursday to generate awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic.

NH1 news Highlights

BJP-Shiv Sena on road to power in Maharashtra, no clear winner in Haryana New Delhi: The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance looked set to return to power in Maharashtra while Haryana could be a cliffhanger with no clear majority for either the BJP or the Congress, Election Commission trends indicated as votes for the assembly polls held this week were counted on Thursday.

Alumni of JD Institute of Fashion Technology Soaring High at Bangalore Times Fashion Week 2019

BANGALORE, Oct. 22: JD Institute of Fashion Technology, the Global League Institute was delighted to be the Education Partner at the recently concluded 5th Edition of Bangalore Times Fashion Week - Festive Winter Edit on 18th and 19th October 2019 at Sheraton Grande, Bangalore.

JD Institute of Fashion Technology organizes Fresher's Day

Jammu, October 15: JD Institute of Fashion Technology, one of India’s leading fashion and design education institutes, hosted a Freshers’ party for the 2019-2021 batch. Students wore cosplay costumes in vibrant and vivacious colours inspired by their favourite characters from well-known Hollywood series. Students performed dances, sang and played music, and participated in a ramp walk.

Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan walk for Sanjukta Dutta at LMIFW

New Delhi, Oct 11: Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore and her daughter Soha Ali Khan on Thursday turned showstoppers for designer Sanjukta Dutta at Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week SS'20. The Bollywood veteran adorned a shaded blue mekhla chador, the traditional Assamese saree, while Soha looked gorgeous in a royal blue lehenga. "Handloom has always been my favourite and I have been wearing it regularly.

Premium Menswear Brand Selected Homme Announces Saif Ali Khan as Brand Ambassador

MUMBAI, Oct 1: Premium European Menswear brand Selected Homme has announced Saif Ali Khan as their brand ambassador in India. The epitome of sophistication and charisma, Saif lends himself seamlessly to the wide array of styles and silhouettes offered in the Autumn-Winter 2019 collection of Selected Homme.

Important to keep the realness alive, says Sonakshi Sinha

Mumbai, Sep 14 Sonakshi Sinha believes it is essential for celebrities to present their real self as people look up to them. Sonakshi says she does not believe in presenting a facade when she is out or interacting with people as being fake does not take anyone anywhere. "It is very important to stay real especially when you are in a position to influence people. It is very important to keep the realness alive.

Reebok ups the fitness game, ropes in Varun Dhawan as the brand ambassador

Jammu, July 16: Leading fitness brand Reebok takes a giant leap forward with the announcement of renowned Bollywood actor and fitness enthusiast, Varun Dhawan, as their new brand ambassador in India. The brand recently brought in Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador, and now with Varun Dhawan joining the Reebok family, the brand continues to be on the front foot.

Shree the Indian Avatar is now available across select Lifestyle stores

Jammu, June 10: Global lifestyle brand Shree the Indian Avatar, under SHR Lifestyles Private Limited, has entered into a retailing partnership with India's leading fashion destination for the latest trends – Lifestyle.

Killer Jeans to drive the growth of revenues in the next two years

Worldwide, denim brands have been following various formats for retailing apparels. Kewal Kiran has been following multithronged approach using four major retailing channels like wholesale distribution through established dealers, large format stores, E-commerce and own and franchisee retail stores.

Chinese Lifestyle ecommerce startup Mayfair raises Rs 22 cr funding from Nexus Venture, CDH

Lifestyle ecommerce brand Mayfair has raised Rs 22 cr in seed funding from Nexus Venture Partners, and CDH Investments. Mayfair, which offers affordable fashion in clothing, accessories and home and living products, captures customer demand trends using data science and an AI tech platform.