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42. 12. STEFANO RICCI: The Connoisseur Of Art & Perfection 18. GAURAV GUPTA: Unveils Couture Flagship Store In The Heart Of The Historic Qutab Area 22. EXOTIC GRANDEUR: The Luxury Of Living Differently 28. Architectural Visualization & Interior Design by GAUTAM JUNEJA 30. SPAZIO by Furniture Concepts 32. PURNESH DEV NIKHANJ: Adding Life to Designs
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34. MUSTAFA EISA: Make way for the Unrivaled King of Interiors 42. LUXURY FLAGBEARERS: 44. ASHMIT S. ALAG: The man behind luxury! 48. ANU KAUSHIK: Redefining beauty for over three decades! 52. RAVISH KAPOOR: Creating luxury every day 56. BOSS LADY: Say Hi to the Women in Suits! 58. MERAKI BROTHERS: The Right Suiting Guide 60. INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEKS SS’19: NEW YORK: Fashion Week SS’19
61. PARIS Fashion Week SS’19 62. MILAN Fashion Week SS’19 63. LONDON Fashion Week SS’19 64. The most Trending & Iconic HANDBAGS 66. The Luxurious MINI-ME 68. FASHION & LIFESTYLE: A match made in heaven 70. GITAANJALI MEHENDI: Serving the Celebrities since 44 Years 71. ANUBHA DAWAR: Beautifying the Glitterati 72. BEAUTY PRODUCTS REVIEW: Bodyography & Foreo 74. YOUR QUARTERLY TAROT CARD PREDICTIONS with Dr. Seema Midha 75. SKILIXIR: Definitely worth a SHOT! 76. The ‘BRIDE-TO-BE’ and Her Crew! 78. ITALY: Luxury Destination Weddings 80. THE VIDEOWALA: The luxury of Love 83.ASHISH SAPRA: The man of dreams! 84. LUXURY GETAWAYS for New Year 88. EVENTIQUE CONCEPTS by Reema Arora 90. THE RED CARPET EXHIBITION: An Extraordinary Festive Fete 92. ORGANIC FARMING the fashionable necessity of life! 94. UNDER 30 MINUTES: Recipes Curated by Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji 96. MODISH LUXURY DIRECTORY 98. FIND US ELSWHERE ... MODISH MAGAZINE
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NOTE On the COVER PAGE: (left to right) Ashmit S Alag, Anu Kaushik & Ravish Kapoor Makeup: Anu Kaushik PHOTOGRAPHY: Shivam Dua Photography LOCATION: Stefano Ricci, The Oberoi, New Delhi STYLING: Sanya Arora
Editors’ picture : Makeup: Anu Kaushik & her team Photography: The Videowala Location: Anu Kaushik’s Studio, Chhatarpur
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ur readership soared and Anu Kaushik and Ravish Kapoor is so we added quite a few of very special to us and we hope it brings a you to our network. A lasting smile on your face. We also thank big thank you from us Mustafa Eisa, Stefano Ricci and Gaurav at Modish to each one Gupta for contributing generously to the content of the magazine. of you! In this edition, we bring to you luxury We would like to congratulate the newlyunplugged. Everything you read here is weds Deepika & Ranveer for their recent wedding in Italy. You can read more about all about living life luxury style. Luxury today, as we see it, is not so much the immaculate details from their luxurious about accessibility but endurance. Luxury wedding in the magazine. We also have all is a thought, it is a feeling, it is tangible yet our love and luck for PC as she preps up intangible and it is a way of life. Literally, for her upcoming wedding festivities. We luxury is the better of Modish and figu- can't hold our exhilaration as we bring to ratively Modish Luxury is the epitome of you the most interesting details from her luxury in different aspects of life. The issue bachelorette. extracts luxury out of various industries On a high note, we are extremely excited to that dominate our lives. While we have share the magazine’s Modish Luxury ediintroduced a major segment in this issue tion with you. We hope you enjoy reading called Modish Luxury Homes, we have the stories captured through the pages as compiled together some of the most inter- much as we enjoyed putting it together. esting content on Luxury Shopping, Luxury Love, luck and luxury until we meet again! Beauty, Luxury Events and Luxury Travel. We feel a sense of pride in presenting to you Lots of Love, our cover story on “Luxury Flagbearers”. These hugely successful entrepreneurs belong to different walks of life and have opened up to us with their views on luxury. This wonderful story on Ashmit S Alag,
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Aakriti GANDHI AAKRITI GANDHI NEEDS NO FORMAL INTRODUCTION, SHE IS A WELL-KNOWN NAME IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY AND HAS BEEN DOING SOME ASTOUNDING WORK IN THE PAST FEW YEARS.
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he has helped groom hundreds of her clients and has transformed them completely. An MBA by qualification and an ex-assistant manager with Modi Group, her enthusiasm for make-up led her to leave her job and follow her passion. She has been trained by Pearl Academy of Fashion under the supervision of industry veteran, Ashima Kapoor and has been in this industry for more than 5 years now. What inspired her to get into the industry?? Well, seeing her mother doing make-up at weddings and occasions, fascinated her and made her fall for this profession. Specializing in bridal make-ups, she caters to brides all over India and across the globe. “I believe in bringing out the best in each bride and making them the best versions of themselves,” she says. Besides having a knack for the perfect make-up for an individual’s skin type, she also understands her client’s needs rather than imposing her own style on them. At the same time, she is always there to guide her clients by telling them what will suit them the best. Thus, striking a balance to create the most stunning personalised looks. In 2017, she launched her own label of make-up brushes which is her first step towards entrepreneurship.
You can book your slot for wedding/party makeup with Aakriti Gandhi. Call at +91-9958477911 or Mail her at: contactmakeupbyaakriti@gmail.com
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The Connoisseur Of Art & Perfection,
STEFANO RICCI OPENS THE SECOND BOUTIQUE IN INDIA, AT THE OBEROI IN NEW DELHI THE ITALIAN LUXURY MENSWEAR BRAND STEFANO RICCI S.P.A. HAS OPENED ITS DOORS IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY, IN DELHI ON THE 23RD OF OCTOBER. LOCATED AT THE OBEROI, THIS FLAGSHIP STORE MARKS THE SECOND OPENING IN INDIA, FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY’S BOUTIQUE IN MUMBAI.
STEFANO RICCI, the exclusive Italian international luxury fashion and lifestyle brand has set up its second boutique in India, this time in New Delhi, the capitol city where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together. The elegant space is made up of 2,400 square feet at the Oberoi hotel. It is exceptional for its interior, a variation of the traditional briar-root wood and travertine marble found on all furniture and accents of STEFANO RICCI boutiques worldwide: the new design displays exclusive hand polished black briar-root wood and the Florentine stone known as pietra serena. The menswear line and SR HOME Collection will be available, as well as the SR Junior line in a specialised room within the boutique. “The Oberoi in Delhi is a destination for the world of luxury.” states Niccolò Ricci, CEO of Stefano Ricci S.p.A., “We recognise the importance of this second boutique in India, after our successful experience in Mumbai. It sends a strong signal of what we would like to offer our clientele. From the perspective of our company's development, today the Indian market expresses the natural evolution of a relationship that began in the 1970s with our first Indian costumers found in international capitols such as London and New York. 12
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Opening a second boutique in India is therefore a challenge and, at the same time, a direct testimony of how we believe in the strength of the Indian economy. We are honoured to enter into the temple of the city, where we will be able to express the values of Italian elegance, in particular the pure 100% Made in Italy and the Florentine craftsmanship so loved by the world.” The company, founded by the Florentine designer Stefano Ricci in 1972, now counts over 65 mono-brand boutiques worldwide.
About Stefano Ricci
Growing up in the universe of silk and cashmere, Stefano Ricci bestowed his talent in creating luxury ties. As a designer, Stefano Ricci has brought continuous innovation to men's fashion. He is a strong advocate of the wholly “Made-in-Italy” production, and an uncompromising entrepreneur. Unique pieces, completely hand-designed, are conceived for an international clientele, not led by price but by the search for excellence. All STEFANO RICCI stores display a wardrobe for successful men in an elegant world, indifferent to fashion trends.
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The STEFANO RICCI menswear collection consists of a wide range of menswear-suits, dress shirts, jeans, polo shirts, casual wear and neckties. In addition, STEFANO RICCI produces exclusive cufflinks and leather goods. The brand’s line has expanded with its SR HOME collection, in constant evolution, featuring porcelain and crystal dinner services, silverware, furnishing accessories, linens and leather home accessories. Today, STEFANO RICCI is an ambassador of Italian style, not only in luxury menswear but also in quality of life. ◆
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in the pictures: Niccolo Ricci (CEO Of Stefano Ricci) along with Boney Kapoor & Anil Kapoor; Mr.Manglani; Khushi Kapoor, Niccolo Ricci, Sonu Manglani, Janhvi Kapoor & Jackie Manglani; Jackie Manglani ( President of Stefano Ricci India) and Amar Singh; Niccolò Ricci,
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in the pictures: Jackie Manglani (President of Stefano Ricci India) along with Boney Kapoor & Anil Kapoor; Stefano Ricci and Sunil Sethi; Mr.Manglani; Jackie Manglani along with wife Sonu Manglani & Shabana Azmi; Jackie Manglani along with Salman Khurshid, Amar Singh & Haroon Rashid; Stefano Ricci with Boney Kapoor, Amar Singh, Niccolo Ricci & Jackie Manglani
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GAURAV GUPTA UNVEILS COUTURE FLAGSHIP STORE IN THE HEARTOF THE HISTORIC QUTAB AREA
Gaurav Gupta recently unveiled his brand new couture flagship store in the heart of the historic Mehrauli area in New Delhi. This will be a first-of-itskind experiential retail space unraveling the couturier’s dreamscape, with an added focus on haute couture and customization. Spread over 5000 sq. ft., there will be five-concept rooms; an haute couture and customization atelier, a bridal salon and a demi couture section for women. Fast emerging as a key focus for the brand, the GG Man collection will also have a dedicated space, including formal and occasion wear for grooms. The brand’s special collaborations and projects will also be available at this address. Built in collaboration with Studio Lotus, the store is designed to be multi-functional and interactive. Finding inspiration in surrealism, it is Gaurav’s interpretation of fantasy palace ruins, complete with mystical references and magical creatures. The designer has also developed signature objects d’art, mono-tonal furnishing, carved wooden furniture, suspended art nouveau mirrors and handmade brass murals to further enhance the cosmic quality of the interiors. Architecturally, the old and new have been brought together in a harmonious MODISH MAGAZINE
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Architecturally, the old and new have been brought together in a harmonious contrast - a Romanesque oval fountain in the center of the store is outlined with curvilinear walls, beveled mirror edges are interspersed in the space to create a feeling of endlessness. Right at the entrance of the store is an age-old Siris tree, encased in a pristine glass prism, with a carefully shaped moon-roof, balancing the geometric with the poetic. To celebrate this landmark occasion, the brand presented its latest couture collection ‘Descend’, featuring sophisticated, structured garments for men and women. Innovative architectural elements have been introduced in new forms of MODISH MAGAZINE
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Indian wear for this collection, highlighted with embroidery resembling the alignment of stars in a galaxy. Indigenous boning and sculpting techniques of the brand developed in-house all combine to enhance the plural dimensions of the pieces. Key silhouettes include statement gowns, sari-lehengas, sari-gowns, lehengas for women, and Tuxedos, boning T-shirts, textured suits, bandhgalas, Nehru jackets and sherwanis for men. This flagship joins two other Gaurav Gupta stores in India currently, at DLF Emporio in New Delhi and Kala Ghoda in Mumbai. The store will be operational on all days, from 11am-8pm. 21
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The Luxury of Living Differently
EXOTIC GRANDEUR A FLAT THE SIZE OF A MANSION Photos:by Purnesh Dev Nikhanj Interior by Ritesh Singla (TAC) LUXURY COMES IN ALL SHAPES & SIZES. WELL, THAT’S TRUE BUT IN MOST CASES IT IS ENJOYED WHEN IT IS AS MAGNIFICENT AS THE DOUBLE SIZED FLAT AT EXOTIC GRANDEUR.
We explored a double sample flat and took a glimpse at its various facets. This 5000sq ft beauty is a specimen of pure luxury and makes you want to live there, just immediately. The flat boasts of opulence and class with an eye for elite interiors and upholstery. The colours that are used, echo a mighty grandeur while the design talks about modernity and serenity. What do we love the most about it?? It’s the fact that you get a whole floor to yourself with an upmarket security system that makes it feel like home, safe and secured. Let’s take you through this 6-star rated residential project.
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The drawing room has an off-white upholstery. The wallpaper creates an elegant ambience on one hand and the wooden furniture strikes a contrast and breaks the monotony on the other. We Love: The use of subtle colours and the contemporary furniture.
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The living room puts you into a relaxation mode, the basic beige palette is complimented with vibrant cushions to uplift the mood. The furniture is comfortable and cosy for regular and daily use. We Love: The chess board, the artefacts and the use of vibrant colours.
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The bathrooms across the house are spacious, modern and functional. The use of neutral colours create a relaxing environment. Large sized mirrors accentuate the size and create an illusion of an enlarged area. We Love: Who doesnt love a nice relaxing shower?
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This particular room has been designed for the young souls of the family. It has a warm colour palette and is elegant as well as trendy. There is an attached toilet which is spacious and has all the modern amenities fitted. The Versace wallpaper adds to the class and brings a rich yet simple effect. We Love: The overall vibe of the room 24
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We now move on to the master bedroom. This room is an epitome of luxury. The golden king sized bed has been designed to give a royal feel to the room. The Roberto Cavalli wallpaper behind the bed adds on to the luxury quotient. We Love: The furniture
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The dining room is situated in the centre of the house and has been adorned with an eight seater dining table. The table is well placed in the formal lobby and seems to be inviting for a sumptuous meal and chit chat over food. We are already drooling. We Love: The colour palette & the way the dining area fits in its place MODISH MAGAZINE
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THE MASTER TOILET:
Minimalism is the key. The master toilet in white and gold infuses a feel of calmness and luxury at the same time. Its richness lies in its simplicity. We Love: The lighting
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The Kitchen is the centre of functionality of a house. Keeping in mind its importance, it is well equipped and updated with all the modern appliances. The design is minimalistic, attractive and simple with very low maintenance requirements. We Love: The size. The practicality & ease of using it
Wanting to shift here already?? The wait isn’t going to last too long as EXOTIC GRANDEUR is closing its bookings soon and is almost fully occupied. All you got to do is , hurry!! Address: EXOTIC GRANDEUR, Dhakauli, NH 22, Zirakpur-Shimla Highway, MC Zirakpur, Mohali(Punjab) Email: live@theexoticgroup.com or Call +91 93163 93163 26
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An eye for exemplary creations
ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZATION & INTERIOR DESIGN by Gautam Juneja AN ARTISTIC GENIUS, THE MAN OF MANY TALENTS & SOMEONE WITH AN EYE AND VISION TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL SPACES. WE BRING TO YOU GAUTAM JUNEJA, A CREATIVE VISUALIZER WHO IS AN ALUMNUS OF THE STATE OF ART, ITALY. GAUTAM ESTABLISHED HIS OWN STUDIO DS ART LABS IN THE YEAR 2015. You can now live your dream and contact Gautam Juneja +91-9888833888 or visit his website: www.dsartlabs.com 28
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his young and dynamic entrepreneur from Chandigarh has his own set of ideologies in design and architecture. A family business in construction has helped him acquire the knowledge and skills that are required to stand tall and leave a mark in the industry.
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He proved his mettle by designing a bar & lounge space for a residential property in Chandigarh. The bar in the basement is a fusion of Victorian and contemporary design.
In this beautiful home bound bar the black marqina marble on the wall adds a majestic velvet feel. On the other hand, Onyx which is a unique DS Art Labs caters to Hospitality, and exotic stone leaves a royal imResidential & Commercial Design. pression. Walnut Teak on the ceiling His work is unique and original and the bar compliments the design. and the client list includes the who’s The chesterfield furniture design who from India and abroad. He makes the space opulent. Old tan has recently completed a beach leather fabric magnifies the colour bar in Croatia along with a bar palette and the Versace furnishings catering project in New Delhi. bring the space to the lap of luxury.
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by FURNITURE CONCEPTS Story by Roman An opulent luxury furniture store, situated in the plush Chandigarh is known to combine over a decade of experience in the furniture industry and boast of an exceptional customer service track record. Walk in to Spazio and you will find every kind of luxury and high end furniture suited to add radiance to various aspects of your home like dining room, drawing room, bed room and the foyer. They are a one stop shop solution should you want to do your interiors. Spazio is dedicated to deliver the finest quality of luxury furniture to its customers through excellent craftsmanship. For Nikhil Kathuria, owner Spazio Furniture, luxury is a passion showcased through their exquisite one of a kind furniture designs.
For more information on their designs and products, call them or drop a what's app on: 9815394455 or send an email to: nikhil.kathuria@yahoo.com Address: Plot no 203, Industrial Area Phase 2, Panchkula, Chandigarh - 134114
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PURNESH DEV NIKHANJ
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DESIGNS BRINGING ARCHITECTURE TO LIFE THROUGH HIS PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS IS WHAT HE DOES BEST Story by Roman
He has worked with acclaimed and award-winning architecture and design practices based out of Germany, Singapore, USA, UK & India.
rchitecture has been the backbone of many civilizations and eras. In the modern age Purnesh does not stop at that. He has quite of skyscrapers occupying the silver skyline, sup- a few feathers in his cap – the one he wears plement it with photography and the end prod- with utmost humility and gratification. At uct could be visually stimulating and optically the age of 22, he was the youngest Indian to engaging. For Ar. Purnesh Dev Nikhanj this win the silver spot at the coveted international is quite his forte. Bringing architecture to life “Prix de laphotographie, Paris (PX3)” 2010 awards. He is also the youngest photographer through his photography skills is what he does across India to have won the Architectural best. The best rarely ever goes unrecognised and so is the case with this creative genius. Photography Award - Visual design at the Trends Excellence Awards 2016. Born and brought up in Chandigarh, he pursued his architectural education and in Over the years, he has been featured in many 2009, went for his internship with Architek- international architectural websites, books and magazines and continues to shine his tengruppe Eggert and Partner, Stuttgart. He travelled to Germany and extensively cap- way through the corridors of this niche luxury infused industry. tured European architecture. As a trained architect, Purnesh is well versed with the vocabulary of design in architecture and Clearly, in the age of Instagram and Boomerang, when most of our lives revolve around interiors, understanding the ambience of the built environment and the designer’s concept getting that perfect picture with a jaw dropin depth. He is best known for imaging ping background screaming of aesthetically illusions and built environment by framing designed architecture, Ar. Purnesh has aced various elements in a unique combination. both the spaces extremely well. 32
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We got into a conversation with this talented and young entrepreneur and got to know more about him. MODISH: How did the transition from a career as a full time Architect to an Architectural photographer happen?? I was just fascinated with the sun, so I started chasing it. With its movement everything about the nature, changed. This phenomenon really intrigued me. I did not plan on taking photography as a full time profession. I just happened to learn it for the joy of it but then decided to stick on. Photography is now my full time career and I am extremely glad I took that leap. MODISH: You obviously enjoy photography more than architecture, what else gives you a kick apart from these? Well, I am a man of many interests. I have a passion for writing fiction & philosophy. I also have a keen interest in educating people through my writings and I strive to achieve that in future. MODISH: What is luxury to you?? Luxury to me is very different to what most people perceive it as. I feel luxury is to be able to work on your own terms and not have a boss. Luxury in my line of work is that I get to meet so many people,
visit so many countries, enjoy the vibe and in return get paid for it. So, I am always on a paid vacation, doing the thing I love. MODISH: You are a very inspiring person yourself, but we would love to know who inspires Purnesh Dev? Fernando Guerra, an architectural photographer from Lisbon has been my inspiration. I love the fact that he is very adventurous when it comes to his work and he experiments with lots of things. His work is impeccable. MODISH: Pencil or camera? What would you label as your forever love? I would say, Pencil. Not really for architecture but for writing. I love to scribble my thoughts and philosophies. This is my first and forever love. MODISH: What would you call your euphoria moment? I just told you about my inspiration, Fernando Guerra. So, I happened to contact him on instagram and told him how I totally appreciate his work and creativity. He replied back to me with the utmost humbleness and in return complimented my work. Getting a compliment from him to me was my euphoria moment.
highway where my crane was stationed was very shaky hence making it impossible for me to click a picture with long exposure. I had to hold my breath the entire time to get the perfect shot. Finally, I managed it. MODISH: Well, that certainly did sound challenging. Lets talk about something exciting, Vacations. Which is favorite vacation spot? I would say Norway. I love the architecture and design there. The best part is that it isn’t crowded at all, so roaming there is much more fun. MODISH: Anything special that you would like to share with our readers? Yes, one should always follow his heart and take up things that interest them. When you put in your heart and soul into something, you are bound to get successful, sooner or later. ◆
MODISH: What has been your most challenging project so far? So, I was working on a project in Ahmedabad where I had to do photography for a high-rise building. As we know, India and high-rise buildings don’t go together. It was a task to conceptualize the shot as I stood on a crane at 4am in the morning, with a restricted time window in hand. The MODISH MAGAZINE
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MUSTAFA EISA
MUSTAFA EISA, INDIA’S TOP MODEL TURNED INDIA’S TOP INTERIOR DESIGNER, IS A NAME THAT IS SYNONYMOUS WITH DESIGN, INNOVATION AND RE-INVENTION. Story by Roman
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e is tall with a chiseled body, eyes gifted with the license to kill and smile so endearing that even today he could give the top models of our country and superstars a run for their money courtesy his Greek God looks. Mustafa Eisa, India’s top model turned India’s top interior designer, is a name that is synonymous with design, innovation and re-invention. Being in the modelling circuit for close to a decade (he started quite young – at the age of 16) potentially worked as an advantage when it came around to having a taste in design that resonated with the world at large.
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stepped into the corridors of the interior designing industry and made his debut in the world of interiors. Who could tell then that Mustafa was here to re-write the rules of the game, set benchmarks for others to follow and create an impact that is devoured even today? Mustafa Eisa Design (MED), established in 1993, stands amongst the leaders in industry through committed leadership with pioneering trends, a focus on the customer, integrated processes and an unrelenting commitment to quality.
Dheeraj & Kapil Wadhawan (DHFL), Sunny Leone, Kishan Kumar, Yash Birla, Moiz Lokhandwala etc., Offices and commercial spaces for Reliance Industries, DHFL, HDIL, RNA Corp, T Series, Lokhandwala Developers for whom he is also presently designing the interiors of the prestigious “Minerva” a 90 Storey Residential Tower in South Mumbai. Now, that is a pretty long list of biggies he has worked with.
Mustafa Eisa’s design talent has received accolades and awards within India and abroad. To name a few, The International MED’s client list boasts of the who’s Arch of Europe (for his entire body of who - be it celebrities or corporates. work), India’s 10 Best Homes (Trends His projects include homes for Sal- Magazine), Top 100 Design Luminaries man Khan, Bhushan Kumar (T Series), (I Decorama) and many more. MODISH MAGAZINE
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However, behind the opulence of the brand, is a story that revolves around Mustafa Eisa – his sacrifices, his sweat and labor, his determination and his perseverance to deliver top-notch quality results. The grandeur of his journey is hard to miss and a revelation of a man who has created waves in a niche industry. In this edition of Modish, Mustafa Eisa walks us into his life, looks back at the golden years and opens up on his daughter’s entry into the business, current projects and a lot more.
MODISH: Walk us through your journey; the transition from a professional super model to a full time interior designer? I had been a successful model for 12 years, at a time when modeling did pay quite well and there were just a few successful models - who did most of the work. Whilst it was easy to lay back and enjoy this, I realized that this profession came with a definite shelf life. Fortunately, I had invested in a couple of apartments, which were tattered
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and had no buyers. Nevertheless, deep within me, I knew I could transform these spaces. With no formal training back then, I took on the task of transforming the space that was available to me. Unknowingly, I managed to create a few ripples, which were noticed by my friends and family alike. A few them were kind of enough to allow me to do up their homes. However, I knew that having a keen eye can may be make you a decorator but if I wanted to be an active designer and take this up as profession, I would need to do a formal course and study design.
did an intensive course at Parsons School of Design in New York, and flew back to India ready for a new career.
natural flair, coupled with a keen sense of observation for the environment you are dealing with.
MODISH: Speaking of the world’s leading design institute Parsons School of Design, do you think it is imperative for an aspiring interior designer to take formal training or your creative talent would suffice?
True luxury is time; true luxury is space. Now if I were to combine these personal mantras to my work, I need to create a Timeless Design and enhance the area so that it appears more spacious. While the use of luxurious materials could compliment and enhance the design, but to say this would be sacrosanct to achieve a luxurious environment.
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truly come full circle in that sense. When I started out, I was known for my contemporary style, and then in the last 10 years, I have been doing what I like to call Classic Fusion, which is a blend of classic and contemporary design.
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is what I like to call “Greige” – basically a combination of Grey and Beige, this works well with either a pastel color accent (yellows, pinks, lilacs etc.), and can be set off with Gold or Copper as accents to give it an added touch of luxury. MODISH: You have designed the most talked about residence that of “Salman Khan”. Share with us your experience on how it was to work with the Bollywood superstar. To me Salman is and always will be a childhood friend. It is amazing to see what he has achieved and how he has grown both in his career and as a human being. In terms of designing for him, he is the best type of client to have, he trusts me as a designer and gives me a free hand, added to which MODISH MAGAZINE
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my eyes to a huge opportunity; I am now in the process of setting up a new venture in the affordable design segment. I truly believe that everyone should enjoy a beautiful environment, and that it is MY expertise that should provide them with this luxury within their budget. RAPID FIRE: • MODISH: Residential or Commercial spaces. Hard to chose – Residential for the larger budgets they offer and Commercial for the creative freedom. • MODISH: Which out of these elements of Interior Designing make the most difference? Lighting, color spectrum, layout ... Again – Difficult choice – but I would say a good design begins with a good layout. • MODISH: In one word, what is your mantra behind making a beautiful space? Vision • MODISH: USP of MED The ability to design in ANY style.
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The philosophy of MED stems from Mustafa’s ‘passion principle’ that of uncompromising quality supplemented with constant innovation and re-invention. Stamping a signature has never been MED’s style, thereby constructing paths of versatility through creative freedom. Complimenting this house philosophy is the belief that ‘superlative design should never be an excuse for impracticality in function’! ◆ MODISH MAGAZINE
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In this edition of Modish magazine, we bring to you a few celebrities who have redefined luxury in their respective fields. Anu Kaushik – India’s leading celebrity make-up artist, Ravish Kapoor – India’s high rated luxury invitation card designer and last but not the least, Ashmit S Alag – who has put India on the global map with his astounding work in the interior designing and visual merchandise space. Writing for our luxury edition's cover story, we are drawn to reminisce how each tale was different, inimitable and inspiring in their own ways and yet was founded on the bed rock of luxury. Luxury of thoughts, extravagance of dreams, indulgence of creative minds, grandeur of following your heart and in the end the glory of doing what you truly love. Modish gets up, close and personal with these super star celebrities, who are in the business of blending luxury into everyday life, as they ring the bells of luxury unplugged. 43
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They both complement each other like a perfect couple, a fairy tale phenomenon. For Ashmit designing came naturally as he spent most his time in an environment that sang a luxury design tune. He says, “I’ve always been living in a particular way and I know a lot of people who would want to, so to think design was easy since I have always lived in a designed environment. Typically when you design for luxury, you don’t design luxury, you design a lifestyle because luxury is not about possession, it is about consumption.” If you have followed his work over the years, you would vouch for the fact that he has a unique taste for luxury. Customized dinner sets, bath mats, sole importer of international water to be mixed with alcohol are just a few things he does in the name of luxury. With his background in practicing and teaching visual merchandising, retail 44
design and psychology, his specialization lies in providing customized solutions in the field of retail and hospitality design by studying the consumer behaviour, spending patterns, lifestyle and more. “It is not luxurious I believe to write with a Mont Blanc or a Cartier but rather luxury to write or scribble on a Cartier or Mont Blanc writing pad.” The sound of interior designing may sound familiar to our ears but visual merchandising is a fairly new concept and definitely not so common here in India. However, Ashmit is an expert in the business of visual merchandising. He tells us, “Visual Merchandising is the act of creating a design to evoke a particular reaction so it’s a reactionary design disciple. It is not just about looking good, it is about achieving what you want to with a display. So, psychology MODISH MAGAZINE
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becomes a huge role-playing element here. Again, when you design for luxury, it is not about the materials necessary or about the things you possess, it is about how you consume. It is not about the flowers but how you position the flowers. So visual merchandising became an important part of it. In India, it is a naïve field, people do not know about it and think it is to do with display window but is an all-encompassing science to live better.” As we get chatty about his experiences of over two decades split between India and US, he tells us that when it comes to luxury it is not about a specific country or continent and the people who reside there. Luxury is a common thread that cuts across through the globe in a similar fashion and holds true for an Indian as much as it does for an American. He says, “India has a lot of people who want to live luxury and also a lot of people do. What is true for luxury is that a luxury client is not an Indian, an American, or a European client. A luxury client is a luxury client and they would have the same standard expectation regardless of their LUXURY CANNOT BE country of origin or beSTATIC, IT HAS TO CONlonging. If you go to 4 STANTLY CHANGE. IT seasons overseas or an IS N E V ER RE VOLU Oberoi or Taj over here, TIONARY BUT EVOLUthe experience remains TIONARY BECAUSE IT the same.” We prod him further and ask him to HAS TO BECOME BETshare with us any difTER THAN WHAT IT IS. ference that he sees beLUXURY IS NOT ABOUT tween the markets here T H E S PAC E B U T in India and overseas in ABOUT AN EMOTION America. He candidly reveals, “There are more differences than similarities of course. In India suddenly a lot of people have started spending a lot of money, which is good, but a lot of consultants don’t have the exposure to luxury. So, that’s one of the reasons why Indian houses cost a lot of money to be able to make but they are not luxurious. They might look luxurious, might as well feel luxurious in the first initial years
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but the shelf life is very poor. The difference is that in India, it is easy to buy luxury but it is a little difficult to lead a luxurious life.” Having said that, it would not be wrong to say that we are bridging the gap slowly and gradually. “My idea of luxury is all encompassing, it is not chunks, it is not sometimes luxury and sometimes not luxury because that is not luxury. Luxury is an expression, it is a sense of living, it is like somebody who is spiritual in his being will always be spiritual. He does not become spiritual when he gets to a religious place and does not lose his spirituality when he goes to a party or club or a bar. So luxury has to be all encompassing which basically means from the way you would sleep to when you wake up, the first thing that you see to the kind of slippers you would wear and as you walk in and around the house what do you continuously see and it has to evolutionary. Luxury cannot be static, it has to constantly change. It is never revolutionary but evolutionary because it has to become better than what it is. Luxury is not about the space but about an emotion.” With expertise in residential as well as commercial designing, we ask Ashmit about how is one different from the other and the challenges, opportunities and excitement associated with each. He says coyly, “When you’re designing for commercial, you’re designing for the end consumer to be attracted to come to your venue. You do not design it for yourself. However, when you are designing houses, you are almost designing an outfit, so it is an extremely personalized experience. A house has to be the natural extension of the person living there therefore making it a very different experience.” For a man who has donned the hat of being the master of luxury for so many years, it is not surprising to know he has a few awards under his belt. There is a memorable moment for everyone and we know which one it is for Ashmit as he lights up at the mention of
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him getting featured in the prestigious list from, the boutique owner has about ten of of design: retail’s first- ever “40 Under 40" a them, is he ten times more luxurious? Not at couple of years ago. This is a listing of the all, which basically proves luxury is not about next generation of talented stars driving the possession at all. Luxury is about the way you future of retail design in New York. He beams live and that’s fundamentally the difference with joy as he shares with us that moment between the rich and royal. It is fairly easy his name was announced. “It was a moment to become rich but of disbelief, to be very upfront about it. My luxury is a mind PAY A LOT OF ATTENwork has taken me to places I did not even game.” imagine are possible. For instance, we are TION TO PSYCHOLOdoing a house in which the partition wall For all the aspiring GY AND DESIGN USis an aquarium, which is so very large that interior designers, ING PSYCHOLOGY IN it has a dozen octopus. So, imagine looking Ashmit has someMIND. EVERY SPACE at things like that and going to countries thing valuable to HAS A PSYCHOLOGY, where they have different species of octopus. share. He says, “Pay EVERY SPACE HAS A Interestingly, even while we do it, I cannot a lot of attention to even name the country because if I name the psychology and dePURPOSE AND THAT IS country it makes it easier for somebody else sign using psycholTHE REASON DESIGN to do it and it becomes unfair for our client ogy in mind. Every CANNOT BE TAUGHT who has chosen to do it.” space has a psycholBECAUSE DESIGN IS ogy, every space has AN EXTREMELY SCIWe have spent so much time talking luxury a purpose and that ENTIFIC PROCESS with Ashmit that the two have almost become is the reason design synonymous for us. Speaking of luxury, we cannot be taught beforay into the next topic of our discussion – cause design is an the one on Ashmit owning the second largest extremely scientific process. Pay attention private library in the country. Ashmit smiles to science, the rules and logic and bring that faintly, makes an exception for us and tells us aura into the space. Meditation rooms should about his feat. “Well it so private, that I don’t look and behave meditative, party rooms talk about it often. Well, the idea behind it should kick the party out. Every space has was to own a privately owned library for the to be conducive for the purpose it is designed public. The idea started about 15 years ago for, that’s very important.” and that is the time I was intending to come to India but I went to the American library and We leave you with a few personal favorites the British library and so many other places of Ashmit as we close on this luxurious and I saw pages which were torn and penned conversation with him. and my heart sank. Therefore, it ended up 1. Biggest Achievement - Designing cutlery becoming an extremely personal library with and serve ware for European Royalty no access but it is one of a kind. I have only 2. Money or Fame - Money two interest or hobbies, I buy speakers and I 3. Favorite music - Western Classical symbuy libraries. I do not buy books anymore, I phonies buy libraries.” Buying libraries! If that is not 4. Favorite vacation spot - Paris luxury, we are not sure what is. 5. Most loved fashion brand - Giorgio Armani “The environment around me. Luxury cannot be with one thing at all. If luxury was to be “Living a superior life, more superior towith a thing, lets say somebody has a handbag day than yesterday.” There could not have which is maybe a 100 thousand dollars and been a better ending to this rendezvous, they may feel very luxurious about it but they truly inspirational in so many ways for shouldn’t forget the boutique they bought it each one of us. ◆
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Anu Kaushik REDEFINING BEAUTY FOR OVER THREE DECADES! THE DELHI BASED MAKE-UP ARTIST PROFESSIONAL HAS BEEN IN THE BUSINESS OF CREATING BEAUTIES FOR THE LAST THREE DECADES. HER CLIENTELE INCLUDES THE WHO’S WHO OF THE BOLLYWOOD FRATERNITY, MOVIES, FASHION WORLD AND SOCIALITES. Story by Roman
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As we speak with her, we are caught by the dominating minimalism and the luxury that exuberates in her studio. She notices our wandering eyes and almost psychically tells us that her way of doing things is the minimalistic way. “I am a minimalist”, she exclaims and we break into an impromptu laughter! She says, “It shouldn’t look like you are wearing make-up. Make-up should enhance your DETERMINED IF best features and bring YO U S H A L L B E , out the best version of THEN SUCCESS you.” We could not WILL FOLLOW agree anymore.
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Like most creative celebrities, Anu Kaushik finds her inspiration from people across the globe. One of her first style icon since childhood was princess Diana. Her beauty, her style and elegance mesmerized her. Closer home, Anu has admired Deepa Verma for her minimalistic and organic sensibility. Globally, Pat McGrath for her bold statement looks and Alex Box and Valgarland for their out of the box creativity.
Anu Kaushik shares her experience of working with few of the biggest name in the Bollywood industry including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Vaani Kapoor, Diana Penty, Miss World Manushi Chhillar amongst others. On working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, she says, “I was pretty nervous during Aishwarya Rai’s make-up. Doing makeup for the most beautiful woman in the world can be a daunting task. However, it was a great experience because she was very calm and relaxed. Speaking of excitement, Kareena Kapoor was one such experience as she was completely chilled out.” But, it was her experience of working on the movie “Hitchki”, which was challenging since maintaining the make-up in the hot and humid weather was a monumental task.
client base frequently visit her spa for the relaxing and soothing ambience and the generous pampering they receive here. She beams with pride as she tells us about her excellent devoted and efficient team who help her manage her business and work travel seamlessly. As we sip the hot cappuccino served to us, the mood was just quite right for a rapid fire round with Anu Kaushik. Hence, we threw a few quick questions to her, which she sportingly answered in no time. If only, there was a hamper to reward her stellar performance! 1. How would you describe your signature look? Minimalistic. 2. What is the most important beauty advice that you can give to women? I will say they are all beautiful in their own way. Feel beautiful within to look beautiful outside. 3. What are some of the common beauty mistakes that women make? The most common mistake women do with makeup is plucked eyebrows and wrong shade of the foundation. Big No! No! 4. What products do you think should be indispensable to every woman and found in her bag? Lipstick. It can be used on the lips, eyes and cheeks. 5. What is your favorite makeup brush? Beauty Blender! 6. Your make-up mantra? Make-up is you, only a little better. 7. What excites you more - working on a celebrity face or a model face? Most of the celebs are in their safe zone. Although, the exposure is more but models to me are like a plain canvas where you can create the looks as per the brief. Creatively speaking, models are more satisfying. 8. Your message to all the women out there who are in the pursuit of their dreams? There is no shortcut to success. You need patience, perseverance and dedication to reach your goals.
Determined if you shall be, then success will Anu Kaushik has also moved to being an entre- follow and life will celebrate you in the most preneur when she opened her luxury spa. The beautiful way. What better way to understand Bollywood celebrities, fashionistas, her niche this than Anu Kaushik. ◆
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CREATING LUXURY EVERY DAY RAVISH KAPOOR SPECIALIZES IN CREATING A JOURNEY OF UNIQUE AND LUXURY DRIVEN INVITATION CARDS THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY ALMOST EACH TIME YOU SEE HIS CREATION.
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Ravish Kapoor is an enormous brand that resonates with top celebrities from different walks of life. The brand specializes in conceptualization, branding & packaging of couture invitations. They design exquisite invitations, which add something special to the momentous celebratory occasions that a family shares together. Exuding understated elegance and muted extravagance, the dazzling creations explore a unique design aesthetic, a beautiful dichotomy. The cards are traditional yet hi tech, bold yet beautiful. But behind every brand name there is a story to tell, a story to listen and a story for inspiration. Ravish Kapoor began his career assisting his father in their paper business. However, the hunger in him pushed him to do something more. The creative juices in his mind had its own production line. Moreover, from the many ideas that crossed Ravish’s mind, one idea came to life courtesy his personal experiences. His sister’s wedding rather set the stage for the next thing. Ravish noted that despite a long hunt for his sister’s wedding card, none of the options neither truly reflected her personality nor symbolized the
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couple’s love for each other. Not pleased with the wed- for wedding or cocktail. They have also designed an ding invite options available for his sister’s wedding, album box for a photographer with multilayers to keep for Ravish that was his light bulb moment. He decided various goodies that he sent out to his clients. to create a design of his own. From that day onwards, there is no turning back for the man who gave invitation “The best practical advice would be that first you ficards a completely new meaning. nalise your gift if you are planning to give one and be specific about your requirements be it the theme you Engage with his clients and the first thing you would are following or any particular style you like. Budgets hear about him is that he refuses to settle for anything are important too as that really decides how elaborate that is less than luxury, royalty, elegance and class. can one get with the designs.” Ravish does not take mediocrity for an answer and pushes the boundary each time he is asked to create Whether it was Mira & Shahid’s Tiffany blue and white an exquisite design for his customers. Prod him a little minimal wedding card or Sonam Kapoor & Anand on what goes behind getting that perfect design and he Ahuja’s lush floral invite, each invite was customized candidly admits that each time the process is different keeping in mind the needs of the client. At Ravish Kapoor since each card is distinctive and designs, the endeavor is always to has a story to tell. Usually, Ravish create something that will be WOW has an idea in my mind of how the for their clients and jaw dropping R AVISH DOES NOT finished product should look like. for the recipients. The celebrities TA K E M E D I O C R I T Y From there on, there are intense opt for customized invites, which FOR AN ANSWER discussion sessions that involve speaks about the event, in terms A N D P U S H E S T H E varied creative minds to recreate of the destination, venue, decor or BOU N DA RY E AC H the design he pictured in his mind. the function. The invitation card Visual references, possible color also gives you a glimpse about the TIM E HE IS A SK ED palettes and last but not the least wedding or reflects the personality of TO C R E AT E A N client brief are a few ingredients that the couple. Creating bespoke luxury EXQUISITE DESIGN help create the exclusive grandeur creations each moment of the day, it FOR HIS CUSTOMERS. of the invitation card. Ravish finds is only obvious you are interested to inspiration anywhere and everyknow what luxury means to Ravish where. Pretty much everything Kapoor. By his own admission, “To around him ticks his creative bone. Especially travelling me, bespoke luxury is something truly unique for an to different places is very inspiring for Ravish. In his individual, something that can’t be duplicated. I have an own words, “Inspirations are many, they are every- intrinsic understanding of luxury and that is reflected in where! Pretty much everything around me inspires me. my designs. Luxury is in each detail in whatever design Travelling to different places is very inspirational as we do. Luxury is a state of mind.” you get to see so many different designs based on that specific culture identity – it can be anything from an Noticeably, the journey to success, which took flight iconic building to a rich and ornate fabric”. and has scaled to greater heights, is a testimony to his work and excellent taste in design. Ravish Kapoor Trending this wedding season is the keep- sake suitcases. designer invitations is a marriage of the east and west, At Ravish Kapoor designs, they have designed a brown a unique mélange of culture and modernity. traveller suitcase for a wedding made out of MDF wood. The inspiration for this came from the fact that This wedding season set the tone for the joyous many people ask for an invite that they can retain for occasion that you and your guests will share a longer period. Their designs include a few suitcases together in R(L)avish style. ◆ MODISH MAGAZINE
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THE MODERN WOMAN PANTSUIT WAS INITIALLY SHAPED BY CHANEL, DEFINING FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN THE 'MAN'S WORLD' A perfect suit designed for women is made from a range of fabrics (cobalt silks, muted tweeds) and cut in a handful of silhouettes (flowy and '70s-ish, skinny and cropped). However, they choose it to be, it makes them look smoking hot, stylish and stunning. Gowns aren’t the only ones that leave impacts on runaways or red carpets. Pantsuits have been channelizing feminism and designers like Rosie Assoulin, Raf Simons, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia (for Oscar de la Renta), Phillip Lim and Victoria Beckham have designed some of the coolest pantsuits we've ever seen. In the house of Dior, pantsuits have been incorporated in
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THE RIGHT SUITING GUIDE by MERAKI BROTHERS
MERAKI BROTHERS BRINGS TO YOU AN EXQUISITE CONCOCTION OF THE BRITISH TAILORING WITH ITALIAN SILHOUETTE STANDARDS. THERE UNDYING LOVE FOR SUITS HAVE MADE THEM COME WITH THIS IDEA. THEY HAVE TAKEN UPON THEMSELVES TO RE-WRITE THE RULES OF SUITING UP-THE RIGHT WAY Story by Roman many aspects one has to consider. For the best results, all the different aspects must sing together. Clearly, coming from the finest, you do not want to miss the series for anything in the world. Because, once you break the code to suiting up the right way, you will be sorted for life. After all, a good suit can do wonders to your confidence and boost your personality. In this edition of Modish, we bring to you the first of many important aspects that one must keep in mind before investing in your next luxury handmade bespoke suit.
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their creations, they are a name to reckon with in the industry. Their undying love for suits and everything related to it has made them come out with this special idea. They have taken upon themselves to re-write the rules of suiting up – the right way. In their endeavor to do so, the Meraki Brothers have shouldered the responsibility of releasing a tell all suiting guide for men across the world. Modish is delighted to collaborate with them in this storytelling. The guide for selecting the right menswear suit will be spread across different chapters published in our upcoming editions. From the quality, to color palette, to fitting, style, clothing material and much more, the Meraki Brothers will open up on what will suit you best, as while choosing a suit, there are
There are two kinds of suit jackets and blazers - canvas jackets which come in a full or half canvas, and fused jackets. When you lay the fabric out on a table, it is completely flat. It does not take the proportions and angles of a person’s body into account. It lays there like a piece of paper. The interlining is what is put in the jacket to make it three-dimensional, so it drapes well on your body and does not just hang flat. It may be worthwhile to understand what goes wrong when you choose heat fused construction for your luxury suit fabric. To begin with, a fused suit requires below average level of expertise from its maker, as it is more of a labor-intensive work than real craftsmanship. Typically, these suits are MODISH MAGAZINE
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made in factories in assembly line setups. Even if it were a tailored fused suit, it would be measured, cut and stitched by all different persons. While you might end up owning a suit that fits you slightly better than a ready-made one, but the real luxurious feel of the purchased fabric will be completely missing. With a machine-made fused coat, a special synthetic material called “Fusing” is used. Fusing effectively turns to glue from one side when heated. It does a lot of harm to your luxurious fabric making it rough and un-breathable from the inside. Fusing is used to give the fabric an added weight and fall, but it ends up making the suit extra heavy giving it a flat and lifeless feel unlike that of a full canvas suit. The fused interlinings glued to the jacket, leave little to no scope of movement, causes discomfort in hot and humid weather and will eventually show its true colors – that of being an ill-fitting and poorly made suit. The fused suits come with an expiry date and are not durable enough. Soon, as the cloth separates from the fusing, the suit forms unpleasant bubbles that leave it unwearable. Eventually, causing you to throw it away. The life of a fused suit is short lived and deteriorating in every sense of the word. Take a true bespoke handmade full floating canvas suit, and you will notice the shift. The reason a canvassed jacket is more expensive often has to do with all the natural and far better quality of trims used for making the jacket, like handmade shoulder pads, infused horse hair chest canvas, infused camel hair body canvas, horn buttons, silk threads for button holes, luxurious bemberg or pure silk lining amongst others. However, the biggest and the most important factor is the craftsmanship of putting it all together in harmony, as it takes far more effort and deep understanding of the real art to create such a masterpiece. MODISH MAGAZINE
Generally, in a true bespoke suit, One Master Tailor does the entire job right from start to finish and it takes him many preparatory measurements to draw up the design and outline the cuts, which will further enhance your body shape. Unlike a fused jacket, which is held together using glue, the canvassed jacket has an interlining that is sewn to the outer shell. Hand pick stitching is done on the lapels, pockets and vents, and the buttons are hand sewed. Nearly 4,000-5,000 hand
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stitches run across the suit to give it the desired structure and shape, which stays for a lifetime. With so much work in the background, it is anybody’s guess that the suit will adorn your body shape and move along with you to give that perfect fitting and luxury look. At Meraki Brothers, a true bespoke handmade canvas suit takes whopping 60 to 80 man hours having intricate luxurious details like functional handmade buttonholes made out of pure silk thread, bar tuck stiches by hand to secure pocket ends together. Meraki Brothers follow a detailed skillful process, in order to achieve the high standards of handmade tailoring set by Savile row London. Nonetheless, is this it? While quality may be the bedrock of the decision making process, should you be mindful of any other criteria. A lot goes behind getting that perfect look. For the love of dressing up and looking your best, there is more to this story. It does not stop at quality. Stay tuned for more as we speak about the next key ingredient, in our next edition, which would accentuate your looks. All in the name of suiting up the right way!
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INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEKS SS’19 The Fashion Months have arrived to a closure-bringing the end of the four major fashion weeks of the World for the year 2019. But, reminiscence of these trendiest and busiest weeks of the fashion world can always be done. This year’s fashion months gave all experiences of new global trendsetting styles, ground-breaking designs and that style and glamour work together with social and political issues as well. We bring to you the top 10 collection from each of the spectacular international fashion weeks.
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SS’19 This first biggest fashion week continued in full spirit from 5th September to 12th September. While some major encounters happened in this event from Pyer Moss showing their collection in the historic Weeksville which is one of the first free-black communities in the US to political issues walking up the ramp as a sign of protest like Jeremy Scott sported a homemade statement shirt that read: “Tell Your Senator No on Kavanaugh”
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PARIS FASHION WEEK SS’19 Held from 25th September to 03rd October, the city hosted some of the big labels’ runway at huge pomp and show. Paris is known to be the fashion capital of the world and the city took on a gorgeous sight.
in the pictures highlights from the collections of: Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten Valentino, Paco Rabanne Balenciaga, Loewe Altuzzara, Miu Miu Isabel Marant and Chanel
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MILAN FASHION WEEK SS’19 Held from September 19 to September 25, the Milan show was full of standouts for Spring 2019 — from Prada to Fendi. Some of the fashion’s biggest houses presented their stalwart collections.
in the pictures highlights from the collections of: Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana Fendi, Max Mara Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Tods, Marni, Prada, Missoni and Versace
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LONDON FASHION WEEK SS’19 Britain’s extravagant show started from 14th September to 18th September. The show started on a high note with the opening show by Burberry. There were hats, veils, gowns that very much reflected the sophisticated British English woman. Political issues and social reforms were highlighted as well, bringing out the best in the designers creativity.
in the pictures highlights from the collections of: Burberry, Matty Boven AlexaChung, Mary Katrantzou Molly Goddard, Simone Rocha Richard Quinn, Erdem Christopher Kane and JW Anderson
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THE MOST TRENDING & ICONIC
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SATISFY YOUR FETISH FOR DESIGNER BAGS & CARRY THE WEIGHT IN STYLE AS WE BRING TO YOU THE MOST TRENDING & ICONIC HANDBAGS!!!
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NEVERFULL by LOUIS VUITTON
Neverfull is everything that it promises to be & even more. This classic yet trendy tote is really good on capacity and is yet simple and elegant. It gives a chic’ look and can be carried just anywhere. This is the most useful luxury you will ever buy! SPOTTED: Alia Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Katie Holmes, Hilary Duff, Sofia Vergara, Molly Sims, Reese Witherspoon ...
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CLASSIC CHANEL
You can never go wrong with this beauty. The classic Chanel bag is a celebrity favorite and comes in various sizes and colors. It is iconic, evergreen and suits to all occasions. SPOTTED: Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna, Karisma Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Hilary Duff, Paris Hilton, Rihanna ...
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Did you know that the Birkin Bag was named after actress and singer Jane Birkin?? This personal piece of luxury is a symbol of wealth and is carried by famous personalities all over the world. Got your Birkin yet?? (Remember it comes with a long waiting list & a very high price tag) SPOTTED: Twinkle Khanna, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Pippa Middleton ... MODISH MAGAZINE
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This sleek and seductive clutch bag is every woman’s dream. The ease of carrying it around your fingers like a beautiful piece of jewelry makes everyone drool of jealousy. The clutch has four rings featuring a gold-finished handle. It is adorned with Swarovski-encrusted with skulls, flowers and Swarovski crystals. SPOTTED: Genelia Dsouza, Shilpa Shetty, Emma Stone, Kim Kadarshian, Salma Hayek, Rosamund Pike ...
6. DIORAMA by DIOR
Diorama by Dior brings to you an elegant looking bag that comes in spectrum of colors. This bag has contemporary, structured design available in various styles, from pared down to extremely sophisticated. SPOTTED: Kris Jenner, Dakota Fanning, Rihana
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LADY DIOR by CHRISTIAN DIOR
The iconic Lady Dior by Dior has been carried by the who’s who of the world since a long time. This sophisticated bag has been a symbol of elegance and grace and is a must have in your collection of luxury bags. SPOTTED: Princess Diana, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor
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INNER BEAUTY by GOYARD
is made up of chevron canvas and presents a perfect blend of style and casualness. It is a personal favourite for many around the world. SPOTTED: Twinkle Khanna, Sophie Chaudhary, Deepika Padukone, Shweta Bachchan, Jhanvi Kapoor, Kourtney Kardashian, Hilary Duff ...
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It is sexy, compact and stylish! Natalia by Tom Ford is one of the hottest trending bags of all times. This extraordinary bag is a treat to the eyes and can be worn at all times. SPOTTED: Sonam Kapoor, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Aniston, Rihanna, Kate Bosworth ... 65
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MINI-ME in the picture above: Fendi Kids Collection & Versace Young
FOR STYLE-CONSCIOUS PARENTS, A CHILD IS AN EXTENSION OF THEM AND HENCE, A UNIQUE AND SOPHISTICATED TASTE OF STYLE IS WHAT SUCH PARENTS WOULD FANCY FOR THEIR KIDS
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n investment in luxury brand-wear in your wardrobe is never a waste! While majority luxury brands dominate in designing wearable for the adults, it seems inevitable to notice the escalating magnitude of luxury brands venturing into designing kids wear. Thus, it becomes imperative to elucidate on the luxury of the future of the world, our children aka the “mini-me”.
Burberry was one of the first brands to launch kidswear across the world. The iconic Beige trench coat of Burberry didn’t spare the kids and has always been in great demand. Some of the most well-known brands that dominate luxury kidswear segment across the world today are Armani Junior, Diesel Kids, Dolce&Gabbana Junior, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Young Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo kids, Baby Dior, Givenchy and Stella McCartney to name a few. Over the last few decades, there has been a high rise in this domain with brands like Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs, Missoni, Milly and Phillip Lim establishing children wear centric stores. in the pictures: Armani Junior, Mischka Aoki, Gucci Children and Diesel Children 66
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150-piece range included a number of designs for children, with scalloped hem dresses, bunny embroidery, floral appliqué and pastel hues-a perfect dreamy colorful world for any kid. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West offered a preview of their own kids’ range, modeled by their three-year-old daughter North. Priding itself as “haute couture” for children, luxury Australian label Mischka Aoki was launched by designer Winnie Aoki. Designed for children from 1-16 years old, within a short span of time, the brand has become a red carpet favorite amongst Hollywood’s mini-elite class. The Asian countries have been rated as the high investor in luxury mini-me collections. The industry for children’s high-end clothing has been growing very quickly in China. JNBY was founded in 1994, and quickly became one of the first leading local designers in China with its outpour to the rest of the world eventually. The collection is remarked as a clean-cut minimal style combination of Celine, Rick Owens and Yohji Yamamoto and caters to moms with sophisticated taste. Parents see a lot of themselves in their children (Genes, ofcourse!) For style-conscious parents, a child is an extension of them and hence, a unique and sophisticated taste of style is what such parents would fancy for their kids. By tapping into children’s wear, brands in the pictures: Salvatore Ferragacan establish more lasting relationships with the entire mo Kids Collection, Burberry Kids family and this part of luxury wear has been the fastest Collection, Dolce Gabanna Kids growing fashion line in this 21st century.
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A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN IN THIS EDITION OF MODISH LUXURY, WE BRING TO YOU A FEW ILLUSTRIOUS NAMES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY WHO ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF BLENDING FASHION WITH LIFESTYLE FOR A LUXURY LIVING. Written by Tejashee Kashyap & Roman
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ncreasingly, fashion has found its way into our everyday life. What was reserved for a special occasion on a milestone day in an individual’s life has now managed to find its feet, create its space and dominate the minds of most of us. Fashion, as we see today, is not limited to just clothes adorned by models on ramps but in the house we live, the car we drive, the mobile we use, the social media apps, the wardrobe we own amongst other things. Fascinatingly, fashion is not just in
the tangible, but is embedded in our thought process, in our style, in our travel, in our conduct and everyday life. It is no surprise then that luxurious designer labels, famous celebrities, global fashion houses have ventured into lifestyle business built on the foundation of fashion and luxury. In this edition of Modish Luxury, we bring to you a few illustrious names in the fashion industry who are in the business of blending fashion with lifestyle for a luxury living.
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Fendi, the Italian luxury fashion house, needs no introduction. The house of Fendi offers some of the most remarkable products in various categories inter alia ready-to-wear, shoes, fragrances, eyewear and accessories. As one of first couture houses to enter the homeware space with a committed collection, the brand recently celebrated 30 years of success of its home line collection. The luxury fashion label specializes in different facets of home space like dining, drawing, kitchen, bedroom, lighting and outdoor. Their style is an apt representation of fusion between design and fashion defined by fine craftsmanship and elegance. 68
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ROBERTO CAVALLI HOME
The Roberto Cavalli Home collection features select choices, inspired by colour, realised and adapted according to the furnishings. The brands luxurious furniture line is underlined by colors such as dark green, grey, blue and black and the exclusivity of the materials, decors, interiors is evident at first glance. The iconic Italian designer has drawn on different fabrics and materials, set off by a single print, dye or effect, transforming them into exclusive pieces. Roberto Cavalli’s vision, philosophy, and style is the driving force behind the brand's range of luxury furniture that reflects the needs and trends of recent years. Limited not just to furniture, the brand creates products like bed linen, bed spreads, cushions, tableware, bath mats and vases to name a few.
MANISH MALHOTRA XHINDWARE COLLABORATION
India’s most loved and distinguished fashion designer Manish Malhotra has created an eponymous collection of bathroom suites for Hindware and has recently launched super premium bath ware brand ALCHYMI.
The brand caters to the seekers of elegance as well as those who look for contemporary designs in a modern day lifestyle. In his own words, each theme is sassy, modern & quintessentially Manish Malhotra. ◆
RALPH LAUREN HOME
“What I do is about living. It’s about living the best life you can and enjoying the fullness of the life around you—from what you wear, to the way you live, to the way you love.” – Ralph Lauren. With that in mind, the luxury designer created Ralph Lauren Home that essentially deals in dining, decorative accessories, dinnerware, throws and blankets, bar and glassware, candles, furniture, lightings, fabrics, wall coverings and more. Each aspect of their creation culminates into a larger than life experience for a fairytale lifestyle. MODISH MAGAZINE
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GITAANJALI MEHENDI
Serving the Celebrities
SINCE 44 YEARS GEETANJALI HAS ADORNED THE HANDS WITH HENNA FOR NAMES SUCH AS KAREENA KAPOOR, MIRA RAJPUT, PARINEETI CHOPRA, PRIYANKA GANDHI, RAHEJA BUILDERS, ACTION GROUP AND MANY MORE Story by Shahjadi Rahman
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he Indian ritual of applying henna (mehendi) on one’s hands and feet during special occasions has been considered a significant tradition since decades. Over the time, many brilliant mehendi artists have gained significant fame across the country and made a definite mark in the beauty industry. One such label with exemplifying mehendi designs and stupendous work is the Gitaanjali Mehendi. With three generation of women dedicated into business, Geetanjali Mehendi Designs is a name to reckon with when it comes to Mehendi Artists for any type of occasion in any part of the world. Started by her grandmother over 50 years ago, Geetanjali currently manages the business with her
mother and has names like Kareena Kapoor, Mira Rajput, Priyanka Gandhi, Action Shoes Group, Raheja Builders gracing her clientele. The mother-daughter duo are famous for their intricate artwork and specialize in exclusive designs to give each of their bride a perfect blend of sophistication and simplicity. Apart from weddings of several bollywood celebrities and industrialists, they
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The superbly talented artists have travelled across 26 Countries around the globe like Phuket, Hua Hin, Mauritius, London, Dubai and Istanbul for various destination weddings and have impressed the entire world with their remarkable henna skills. Her latest work at a luxurious destination wedding in Sri Lanka has left the bride, Arshita Kapoor and her relatives mesmerized with the flawless designs.
have also been associated with numerous movies. Recently, they did temporary henna for Parineeti Chopra in the movie Namaste England for a wedding scene. Their popular mehendi designs include moughlai karigiri, jewelry designs, meenakari karigiri, figures and motifs, bridal themed mehendi, swarovski mehendi etc. They only use pure organic herbal henna that has been tested in laboratory to make sure that their client’s skin is completely taken care of while imparting a beautiful deep red color and even tone to it.
THE OOMPH LUXURY FACTOR: THEIR SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED BRIDAL KIT!!! THIS MUCH NEEDED KIT IS GIFTED TO ALL THEIR BRIDES. THE KIT INCLUDES A PAIR OF GLOVES, BANDS TO LOCK THEM, SPECIAL OINTMENT IN A FORM OF A BALM TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE RESULTS ALONG WITH AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL ON THE DO’S AND DON’T'S. Contact them at: +91 9818528259, 9818111168 Email: gitaanjalimehendi@gmail.com Do not forget to check out their Instagram Page: @gitaanjalimehendi MODISH MAGAZINE
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Anubha Dawar BEAUTIFYING THE GLITTERATI EVER WONDERED HOW DO YOUR FAVOURITE CELEBS ALWAYS MANAGE TO LOOK SO PERFECT?? Story by Ipsa Arora
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ell, the reason behind that is the creativity and precision of a trained makeup artist. Talking of which, we introduce you to Anubha DawarAn imaginative artist with an exceptional taste, Anubha has over the years, garnered tremendous fame in the field of beauty and make-up. A professional in Make Up Artistry from London College of Fashion affiliated academy, she stepped into the beauty and make-up industry and went on to get trained further under some renowned make-up artists in USA, UK and Dubai like Sameer Khouzami, Huda Beauty, Helder Marucci and Bobbi Brown. She has a list of celebrity names like Khushali Kumar, Tulsi Kumar, Daisy Shah, Zareen Khan, Mugdha Godse, Gauhar Khan and Bani J gracing her portfolio. Besides being a make-up artist,
she is also a beauty educator eager to share her knowledge of cutting-edge techniques and trends from the world of glamour. Anubha has been working with Make-up Studio Training Centre since 2009 and is currently the Head of Trainings there. She is also the visiting faculty member at Pearl Academy of Fashion. Working for fashion shows and shoots for top designers and brands such as Amazon India Fashion week 2018, India Runway week, Mrs. India- Pride of Nation 2017, FDDI and NIFT Fashion Week 2016 are just a few feathers in her cap. She has been awarded with many coveted titles such as Women Appreciation Award 2017, Millennium Brilliance award 2017 for the Best Signature Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi, Magica Women’s Most Promising Makeup Artist 2017, and I Diva’s Most Preferred Trainer 2016.
in the pictures: Anubha Dawar Divya Khosla Kumar
IN A RAPID FIRE WITH HER, WE GOT TO KNOW HER BETTER AND LEARNT SOME QUICK BEAUTY TIPS: Can you share any one go-to make up look? Just apply tinted moisturizer and foundation and top it with powder, cream blusher and tinted lips. On eyes apply heavy mascara with little kohl. Which are your favourite make-up brands? Huda, Anastasia, Nars, Fenti and Makeup Forever are my favourites.
on the photos: Bany J, Gauhar Khan, Sophie Choudhary
Nude look or bold look- which one do you suggest? Nude look for morning and bold look for winter nights.
What was your inspiration behind getting into this industry? My passion for makeup products and makeup trainings.
Describe your makeup in one word. Flawless.
What are your favourites in your make-up kit? I just can't live without Anastasia highlighter, Nars foundation, Huda Rose Gold pallet, Huda lip colours and Lancome mascara.
Tips for radiant and young skin CTM - never forget at night, have loads of water and apply face oil definitely during winters- my favourite being Rose Gold oil by Indulgeo.
What is your favourite part of the makeup routine? Which is your favour- During winters, I just love tinted foundation ite colour palette? with flushed cream Anastasia and pat McGrath are my allblusher and tinted time favourites. lips.
Who is your favourite make-up artist? Michelly Palma.
Wish to look like a Celebrity on a special day?? Contact Anubha at +91-9910991809 or follow her work on Instagram @anubhadawar. MODISH MAGAZINE
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Make Up Setting Spray by BodyographyProÂŽ Bodyography, spread across 50 countries across the world, is one of the leading cosmetic brands and maintains esteemed reputation across all professional or self make-up artists. The brand launched the professional range of products called PRO with multipurpose functionality yet affordable for the consumers. These products in true sense bring out the artist in you and enable you to carry a confident professional make up look every day. One of the PRO products that we are drooling over is their Ready Set Go Spray. 72
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Our review: Ever felt bad after putting in so much effort in a make up that didn’t last the night? Well, Ready Set GO make up spray by Bodyography Pro is there to settle all your worries and make every bit of your hard work and time invested in creating that beautiful look worthwhile. This spray is a wonder product which can be used before and after makeup and also any time of the day to refresh your look. Suitable for any skin type or climate, it acts as the ultimate essential of your make up kit to lock your beautiful glow every day. Unlike so many other setting sprays, this one holds true to what it claims. What we Love: The weightlessness of the spray makes it so wearable throughout the day. Price: Rs 1675 Packaging: It is a handy bottle spray, comes in both standard and travel sizes (177ml /30ml).
indulged in the richness of color on your lips with those ultra-soft matte and metallic touches. For creating those impeccable pout lips or an incredible smile on any occasion, you can trust these liquid lava lipsticks without a doubt. What we Love: The vivid color options and the subtlety of the matte effect take our heart away. Price: Rs 1475 Packaging: It is a handy bottle spray, comes in both standard and travel sizes (177ml /30ml). You can buy: Bodyography products: Online at Instagram and at leading cosmetic stores in Delhi such as Impressions, Baby Bangel, Naira, Shivlal, Baldev Store, Kunchal’s, Chhabra store, Mescos, Dawar store, Obilque store, Beauty Zone, Chawla Den, Beauty n Beyond etc
FOREO LUNA 2 BY FOREO Luna 2 is a personalized Facial Cleansing Brush and an Anti-Aging Device.
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Liquid Lipstick by BodyographyPro® Our review: We came across these intensely pigmented liquid lipsticks by Bodyography and were spell bound with its long lasting duration. The Lip Lava liquid lipsticks have been made using the principle of micro absorb technology and stay longer than few hours to our surprise. Besides its duration, you get MODISH MAGAZINE
Foreo is a Swedish high-end beauty and wellbeing brand. The revolutionary LUNA 2 by Foreo is a ‘two-in-one’ enhanced T-Sonic facial cleansing brush and anti-aging system that is designed to eliminate blemishes
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while effectively addressing concerns related to skin aging. The four distinct models cater to users specific skin types - oily, combination, normal and sensitive. It removes up to 99.5% of dirt and oil, including makeup residue.
Our Review: We are completely obsessing over this digital beauty brush by Foreo. The brush is compact in size has a very sleek design that makes it very easy to use. It is very effective on all types of skin and leaves the skin looking softer, smoother and healthier. We felt it was very gentle on the skin and gave miraculous results on being used after exposure to polluted environment. It tackled blackheads really well and restored skin’s natural radiance. The ultra-hygienic medical-grade silicone resists the buildup of bacteria, which makes it more hygienic than nylon-bristled facial brushes. You are surely bound to make it a part of your daily beauty regimen. What we Love: Our skin after using Luna 2 is what we love the most. The ease of using it along with the effective results is hard to miss. Price: Rs 19000 Packaging: It comes in a very compact packaging with no bulky charging dock. It is chargeable via USB cable. Find it at: All Sephora outlets across India and their website. 73
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YOUR QUARTERLY TAROT CARD PREDICTIONS with Dr. Seema Midha Dr. Seema Midha is an acclaimed numerologist, tarot card reader and feng shui expert. With her vast knowledge and experience of over 18 years, she has helped many people lead a healthy and happy life. Dr. Midha believes in the all round healing of mind, body and soul. Lets see her tarot forecast for all our readers for the months of December, January and February!
ARIES
The next three months are extremely prosperous for you. You will be able to achieve a lot on both personal and professional front. Use your brain more than your heart and the ultimate victory will surely be yours. Lucky color: Aqua blue, Lucky number: 6 Tip: Take all the opportunities coming your way seriously
CANCER
You need to focus on your priorities and focus on things that really matter in the coming months. Don’t let other people interfere in your work, take care of your health and keep eye on new opportunities. Keep all confusion at bay and choose wisely. Lucky color: Chocolate, Lucky number: 4 Tip: Read documents clearly before signing them
LIBRA
All good things will fall in your place in the next quarter. You can expect an increment or change in position by the end of january. Those who are facing health problems, may also expect good news and positive results. Lucky color: Red, Lucky number: 9 Tip: Be careful of your funds and allocate good time in taking decisions.
CAPRICORN
Do as your heart says and you’re sure to channel positive forces in your direction. You will be spiritually and mentally satisfied all through the months of december, january and february. Be open to everything and do not bind personal and professional relationships with terms & conditions. Lucky color: Sea green, Lucky number: 4 Tip: Stay away from arguments and fights
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TAURUS
You will be very busy and experience gains in the next three months. You might experience some losses but eventually towards the new year you will be able to recover those. Your position at work will remain strong only if you stay away from emotions. Lucky color: Green, Lucky number: 5 Tip: keep consistency in your hard work
LEO
The cards predict some kind of danger ahead for you, so you will have to be a little cautious. Professionally the next few months will bring success, name and fame to you. Work wisely and you will surely be on the top. Lucky color: Purple, Lucky number: 8 Tip: Don’t hesitate to say yes to new opportunities that come your way
SCORPIO
A new journey will begin for you in the new year both professionally and personally. The new year will bring in happiness and usher new possibilities your way. It will also be a very good time to begin something new. Lucky color: Yellow, Lucky number: 1 Tip: Give without expecting and take without demanding more.
ACQUARIUS
A huge celebration is knocking at your door this december! All past hardwork will finally bear fruit and anything started from now, will surely lead you to success. Don’t be afraid to seek advice and help from others, it may lead you towards success. Lucky color: Ivory, Lucky number: 3 Tip: Now is the time to begin a new project
GEMINI
This coming year will be good for you personally but not professionally. Keep your thought process clear and positive, take tiny steps and enjoy time with family and friends. Success will gradually come to your door. Lucky color: Pink, Lucky number: 2 Tip: Think twice before taking an important decision
VIRGO
The upcoming three months will be extremely advantageous for you in terms of wealth and position. You will also be able to maintain good relationships in your personal life as well. The key for that is to not listen to others and just do as your heart says. Lucky color: Golden, Lucky number: 3 Tip: Take our time for yourself
SAGITTARIUS
Your health will remain in good shape. Wealth wise too the upcoming months will prove to be beneficial for you. The cards portray an absolutely smooth future ahead for you. Lucky color: Orange, Lucky number: 1 Tip: Be sure and firm in your decisions keeping confusion aside.
PISCES
The cards reveal a crisis situation for you in the months of december and january but things will start falling in place by the end of february. Take this time to rebuild and heal yourself. Someone from the opposite sex might become your pillar of support during this hardship. Lucky color: Silver, Lucky number: 7 Tip: Think clearly and positively MODISH MAGAZINE
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Definitely worth a SHOT! SKILIXIR, a collagen drink that gives you a younger and radiant looking skin just after you are few shots down. Constant evolution in the beauty industry is no news. But, when you have a product such as this at your disposal, wouldn’t you want to just grab it?
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goodie bags comprising monogrammed passport cases and champagne. The party was thrown by her two best girlfriends, film producer Mubina Rattonsey and her manager Anjula Acharia. Friendship Goals? Definitely! Priyanka wore an ethereal strapless cocktail gown by Marchesa and looked absolutely like the classic angel descending from Heaven in her ivory silk and feather-textured gown. Styled by her favourite, Mimi Cuttrell, her look was completed with nude heels by Christian Louboutin and a clutch by Jimmy Choo. Makeup Artist Yumi Mori kept her look simple and fresh and added a pinch of glitz by
purple pop of colour to her eyes. Of Course, not to miss the dazzling diamond necklace and earrings from Tiffany & Co (Who else!). She was surrounded by family and friends including her future sister-in-law Danielle Jonas, Nick’s mother Denise Miller-Jonas and her mother Madhu Chopra.The future bride-to-be seemed to have a total blast in her bridal shower. Just a few days after her luxurious and very expensive bridal shower, Priyanka officially kicked off her bachelorette weekend on what appears to be the world's largest, fanciest yacht. The bachelorette kicked off by sailing through Amsterdam and gave the party MODISH MAGAZINE
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an extra edge of glamour and bling. There was no shortage of pink roses, rose gold balloons, or champagne. Feathers were a recurring texture which the star didn’t want to get rid of. Earlier in the day, she wore a sweater dress covered in feathers with matching socks, snakeskin boots, a cream coat, oversized square glasses and a little blue handbag. The actress left the entire world stunned with her ‘bridal goals’, ‘bachelorette goals’ and her impeccable ‘style goals’. On her big epic bachelorette night, she wore a figure-hugging white dress by Georges Chakra covered in beads, sequins, and feathers over
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a nude fabric. The look was completed by a white faux fur coat by Boss and white pumps. Her clan was dressed up in shades of red and black which with her dress, made an eye-catching contrast. She went for a surreal look enveloped in simplicity and luxury altogether. What’s a girly trip if it doesn’t have a pink pyjama party? PC was seen wearing a satin-pink striped night suit and of course, to glam up the game, the look was completed with a pink overcoat, black boots and a ‘bride-to-be’ sash. She was also seen in a checkered skirt with a bright mustard-red sweater again
with the sash and a tiara too. The pictures were shared by her future sister-in-law Sophie Turner. A good comrade is being shared between the two future sister-in-laws with the birth of a new hash tag #theJsisters.
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der how lavish her wedding will be. Also, with her ethereal, elegant and opulent pre-wedding outfits, her bridal outfits are surely going to leave the entire world spellbound!
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LUXURY DESTINATION WEDDINGS story by Tejashee Kashyap
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peaking of such splendid destination weddings, imagine weddings being celebrated in secluded beautiful beaches, on the top of hills overlooking the velvety green valleys, against the backdrop of the Alps or amidst the home to renaissance architecture. Doesn’t it transport you into a dreamland? Who wouldn’t want to create such memories? We wouldn’t be wrong if we say, Italy is one such destination that has the right combination of all things picturesque and beautiful. One of the most romantic countries on earth, Italy has been the first choice for a luxurious wedding for many celebrities
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A WEDDING IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY IN ONE’S LIFE AND EVERYONE STRIVES TO TURN IT INTO THE MOST CHERISHED MEMORY. THE OPULENCE AND GRANDEUR OF INDIAN WEDDINGS CANNOT BE UNDERSTATED. NOT RESTRICTING TO INDIA, MANY MAGNIFICENT INDIAN WEDDINGS HAVE HAPPENED AT FOREIGN LANDS AND MANAGED TO LEAVE AN IMPRESSION WORLDWIDE.
globally. Be it George and Amal Clooney who said their “I dos” in Venice or Kanye West and Kim Kardashian who got married in the Forte di Belvedere in Florence, they were both pretty magical. Italy boasts of its beautiful earthly bosom and architectural marvels that stand as the perfect destination for celebration of one’s big day. Not before long, even Bollywood celebrities couldn’t keep their eyes off from tying the knot there (but in Indian traditional ways, of course!). From the secret dreamy wedding of Rani Mukherjee with the one who changed the language of romance in hindi cinema Aditya Chopra to Hate Story movie fame actress Surveen Chawla’s low-key wedding at Castel BranMODISH MAGAZINE
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ful lights that were designed by Dolce& Gabbana. The entertainment included performances by Indian favourites Shaan, Pritam and award-winning singer songwriter John Legend. We have definitely not had enough and we are sure Italy would continue to be the luxurious and lavish dream destination for weddings in times to come. The world can’t wait to see more lovebirds walking down the aisle in this beautiful country setting. ◆
sea. In the two-day marriage ceremony that took place in Konkani traditions and an Anand Karaj ceremony, the newly-married couple was seen enjoying every bit of it. Due to its enchanting location, the villa could only be reached by a private boat which set the mood for a perfectly romantic setting. From cutlery by Versace to exotic dishes that cannot be repeated anywhere, the wedding was a true example of luxury. What maximised the royalty factor of the wedding were the coordinated bride-groom ensembles by Sabyasachi, the Kanjivaram by HOA (House of Angadi, Bangalore) which was a gift by the bride’s mother and Deepika’s choice of jewellery which looked every bit regal. While all the traditions and rituals of an Indian wedding
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Ashish Sapra
THE MAN OF DREAMS!
ASHISH STARTED THE KNOWLEDGE BASED TRAVELLING AGENCY THAT ESSENTIALLY MEANT HE WOULD RECCE THE PLACE HIMSELF FIRST AND LATER DESIGN A LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCE FOR HIS CLIENTS. Story by Roman
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ith a practicing chartered accountant as his father, running his own firm, it was no surprise for Ashish Sapra that sooner than later he would prefix the coveted CA title before his name. In addition, as in the case of a hot selling deal in a super market, Ashish went onto pair his course of chartered accountancy with a degree in Law. Clearly, a feat many dream and few achieve. While YOLO, which stands for “You Only Live Once”, has climbed the charts of popularity in the most recent times, a few minutes into the conversation with Ashish and you know instantly that he introduced the concept of YOLO very early on in his life. Out of sheer boredom of juggling between two of the most demanding educational courses, Ashish decided to pack his 82
bags and travel to the exquisite Europe. In Europe, he experienced the thrill of travelling from one destination to the other, hiking his way through the tops, renting beds in hostels, staying at friends’ apartments and many other moments that lasted for three months but changed his life forever. He had found his love – travelling the world. He then went onto marry his passion for travelling with work by creating travel experiences for people. Once he was back in India, he indulged himself in research on the Indian travel sector and sensed the immense untapped potential. Ashish was not convinced with the packaged tours offered by travel companies. For him, the pre booked tour bus for sight-seeing, the morning sunrise, the evening sunset, the moving around the place by the watch on your wrist was ironically in contrast with the purpose of travelling – leisure,
luxury and liberation. Undoubtedly, the inherent limitations that came along with these 6D/7N trips is what Ashish was determined to remove from the travel experiences he had decided to plan for his clientele. With zero experience but infinite love for travel, he floated his company “Horizons Holidays” almost two decades ago. Interestingly, Ashish started the knowledge-based travelling that essentially meant he would recce the place himself first and later design a luxury travel experience for his clients. However, what is a rose without a thorn. A few months after Horizons Holidays came into being, a lot of things shook the global economy that resulted in massive recession. Kargil war, SARS epidemic and September 11 attacks led to an obvious fear amongst travelers for more reasons than one and luxury travel plans took a back seat for many. Nevertheless, Ashish and his company fought the odds, continued to focus and found growth in leaps and bounds. Horizons Holidays had gained significant momentum since its inception and became a name to reckon with in the circuits that mattered. Soon active advertisement of the travel consultancy firm was strategically discontinued as the positive word of mouth from his patrons spread like wild fire. He had given life to the dreams of people who hitherto believed that dreams do not always come true. Few of his luxury travel experiences include:
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On a honeymoon trip to the paradise island of Bora Bora, a teetotaler couple were surprised with a bottle of champagne that instead of the drink had love notes filled in it. The love notes popped out in the same style as the champagne. Remarkably, Ashish is amongst the first Indian tour operators to visit Bora Bora for inspection in the year 2006. Today, it is one of most sought after tourist destinations owing to its natural beauty and celebrity visits. After the big fat Indian wedding, the couple headed to Australia for their dream luxury honeymoon, planned and designed by Horizons Holidays. During this honeymoon trip, the couMODISH MAGAZINE
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If the thought of bar hopping sounds fun, then bar hopping in a private yacht would be in the wish list for many. A behind the scenes tour of the famous streets of Amsterdam in a most unusual way for a surreal experience. Want to crush a car with your boy gang driving a tank or just ride one for fun? Horizons Holidays has quite a few larger than life experiences for its patrons. While there are no dearth of stories that are in more ways than one magnum opus, it is clear that Ashish Sapra is the man of dreams – the one who not just sells dreams but also helps you make one! ple wanted to do a mock wedding in Christian style inside a chapel. Right from arranging the chapel, to the photographer, to the dress and down to the guests at the mock wedding, Horizons Holidays anchored the entire show. For those of you wondering about the guests, Ashish Sapra has a few tricks up his sleeves that elevates the entire travel experience.
WONDER PROPOSALS
How often have you seen a Pilot knocking on the door of your hotel room and asking you to fly with him to an undisclosed location? If that is not it, landing on a barren glacier in the middle of the mountains with a table for two. If this is not a dream, what is? Surely, popping the question can always be a daunting task. The enormous pressure of getting it right and making it memorable can take a toll. However, with Horizons Holidays nothing seems impossible. Going down on one knee, while on a skiing trip on an active volcano with smoke coming out in the backdrop is another such wonderful proposal experience, amongst many more out of the world ideas, which Horizons Holidays have managed to conquer with panache.
EXTRAVAGANT SHOPPING TOURS
A trip of 15 young girls to Milan, the fashion capital of the world, with the MODISH MAGAZINE
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sole agenda of luxury shopping. The girls were taken out on a date with the leading luxury brands like Salvatore Ferragammo, Louis Vuitton, Channel, Bottega Veneta amongst others where the girls were provided with private concierge for shopping the brands’ latest collections. Truly luxurious, isn’t it?
Ashish’s passion for travel is not only restricted to fabricating exclusive tours but he has ventured into establishment of International Institute of Travel through which he educates students about outbound travel. It is a one-ofa-kind institute that imparts the right kind of exposure along with a 100% job placement guarantee.
LUXURY ART TOURS
Horizons Holidays have worked on conducting artful experiences of painting in public squares and heritage sites in cities of Paris and Italy for their clients.
THEME BASED INDULGENT TOURS
Dreamt of driving a Ferrari or a Lamborghini in a F1 track in Dubai. Horizons Holidays will turn it into a reality.
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FOR NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES MARK THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. THE BUZZ AROUND THE YEAR-END IS QUITE UNMATCHED WHEN IT COMES TO ATTENDING THE BEST PARTY IN TOWN, OR A HOUSE PARTY AT A FRIEND’S, OR A FAMILY GET TOGETHER.
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xcitingly, the phenomenon of the year-end break is spreading like wild fire amongst the new age millennials who have decided to pack their bags and fly to an exotic vacay friendly location to ring in the New Year. Speak with a few travel consultants and they will tell you that in the recent past, there has been an unprecedented growth in the travel plans during the year-end. The “let’splan-a-holiday-because-its-summer-vacation” is passé. Planing a getaway and cannot decide which location to choose. Modish is happy to help in finding that best place to be as the clock ticks 12 on the midnight of 31 December. We bring to you our top five picks to get you started.
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TERRIFIC THAILAND
A happening nightlife dominated by club parties, open-air New Year celebrations, and the inviting architecture of the city, there are more than just one reason to ring that makes New Year in Thailand spectacular and loads of fun. Street parties are annual rituals here and promise sheer madness, each time without fail. The beach parties are a visual treat as it offers some dazzling live performances, entertaining music, their local beer, hot air lanterns and much more. New Year celebrations at popular nightclubs are equally fun. Aswe said earlier, Thailand offers more than one reason to visit the country and party hard. The fabled Khao San road will blow your mind and give you an unparalleled adrenaline rush that is just what you want to bring in the New Year 2019. While there are bars and restaurant on both sides of the street playing loud cheerful music, you will also find people playing live music, doing street magic and dance, unique bucket drinks to keep you hooked onto this street until the wee hours of the next morning. People from across the globe throng the place on the New Year ’s Eve and for some, this is like a ritual. This street is quite the melting pot of the world especially on New Year’s. Planning a New Year vacation, think Thailand. You will not regret!
LOVEABLE LONDON
London can be quiet a thing at this time of the year. The skyline of the city is marked by extravagant display of fireworks alongside the Victoria Embankment and South Bank areas of the River Thames, where the historic London Eye and Big Ben are situated. The city comes alive with decorated streets, street side celebrations, music, dance and wine. For those of you who are interested in nightclubs, London possibly has one of the most exciting nightlife in the world. While the weather at this time of the year can be slightly damp but is no deterrent for the amazing fun it has to offer. If shopping is on your mind, London may well be your answer. For that urban high-end luxury holiday, London tops the chart. This New Year, get your family and friends together and see London light up with parties, fireworks, nightclubs and more.
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DAZZLING DUBAI
Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. The famous Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies the Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. Tourists and locals gather in large numbers to be a part of this mania. In the recent times, Dubai has displayed itself to become one of the most exciting cities to ring in the New Year! High-rise buildings, mesmerizing fireworks, parties, clubbing scenes, and the overall pomp and show makes it sizzle with delight, enthusiasm and exhilaration. Dubai has something to offer to everyone of any age group. Dazzle in Dubai, this New Year!
PRISTINE PARIS
One of the first few things that resonate in your mind when you hear Paris is – royalty and luxury. The city is a living example of historic beauty soaked in lavishness that serves opportunities for indulgence. On New Year’s eve Paris comes alive with celebrations, fireworks and parties. The City of Lights comes together at the exotic Eiffel Tower to create a few magical moments for lifetime. New Year’s eve in a Parisian and unique way is when you take a boat cruise on the Seine at night, when the city is still lit up with all the decorations. Paris is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture and therefore you would find varied options in each of these categories. Cabaret, concert, gourmet restaurants, European architecture – Paris caters to everybody. If there’s one element that binds the whole of Paris together is romance! For that perfect date on the last day of the year, choose Paris.
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EVENTIQUE CONCEPTS by Reema Arora
REEMA ARORA, A FASHIONISTA AND AN ENTREPRENEUR PAVED THE WAY FOR EVENTIQUE CONCEPTS - A FASHION, JEWELS, LIFESTYLE EXHIBITION THAT IN A VERY SHORT SPAN OF TIME, ALMOST EVERYONE’S FAVORITE. Story by Shahjadi Rahman
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ventique concepts by Reema Arora is known to be one of Delhi’s first Exhibitions which bring together the best of designers as well as customers to showcase integrated exhibition. It has proved to be the best platform in town which help people to stay fashion updated. Reema Arora, A Fashionista and an Entrepreneur paved the way for Eventique Concepts - A fashion, jewels and lifestyle exhibition that in a very short span of time has become the favorite of almost everyone. Let us know more about her journey.
Delhi has a lot of shopping malls and boutiques, so what made you come up with your own Fashion exhibition? I personally feel that Delhi is a place with two different aspects to shopping, out of which one is Street and Free style and other is very High End. Keeping that in mind, I formed a vision of bringing some sort of Exhibition that would satisfy the shopping needs of all, be it masses or classes. I feel that any Woman of Fashion, at the end of the day is often busy managing her professional and personal life. Hence, she deserves at least one day, which would provide her with solutions to all her fashion and lifestyle worries. Can you give us a glimpse of how your journey started? Born and brought up in Delhi, Fashion has always fascinated and held my interest. However, I never bothered to take up any course on designing but would always be up for advising people about the latest shopping places they should check out. Thus, I decided to create a platform to which everyone could relate to and where they could come in alliance. Hence I first started with the concept of Boutique Exhibition to test the market and its audience. It was an instant hit and gave me the required boost to start looking at the bigger picture. I started organising bigger exhibitions and moving to larger venues from time to time. Since then, there has been no looking back and with each exhibition, I am glad to be always bringing something exciting and great! What is your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)? We try doing different things every time. We have definitely come a long way and have evolved to a great extent. I have done a huge number of shows till now. Every year, we divide our shows into: winter, summer, monsoon and festive season and bring forward different designers for the respective collections. After having a grand success in Delhi, Dubai and USA, I am finally planning on expanding it to the international market in 2019. Please tell us something about your upcoming exhibitions. As of now, we have planned a few things. To end 2018 on a high note, we are doing Eventique Concepts, Chritsmas pop up shop on the 19th of December in Hotel Vivanta by Taj-Ambassador, New Delhi. We are also holding a Valentine Fiesta on the 6th of Febuary, 2019 in Hyatt Regency, Delhi. Both the exhibitions are going to be unique as we will be handpicking selective and attractive pool of designers. Recently, Reema Arora hosted Sparkly Diwali Fiesta Exhibition (edition 25) at The Grand hotel in the capital. The Exhibition brought a plethora of urban & Indian designers from all across India who displayed best of designs with latest festive fashion. Seen at the event were known faces like Rekha Chawla, Taniya Khanuja, Vaishali Rai & many more. ◆
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THE RED CARPET EXHIBITION!
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here is no wonder that Delhi offers its fashion enthusiasts a plethora of exhibitions to shop at but not all of them encompass the most varied designers and yet offer oodles of fun to make you shop till you drop. Yes, we are talking about the talk of the town, The Red-Carpet Exhibition organized by two young vibrant ladies, Shikha Chauhan and Samridhi Kohli, who aim to expose the undiscovered talent across the fashion and lifestyle industry to the enthusiasts.
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Modish always loves good associations the event such as Shubra Malhotra, and one such collaboration was with Tarasha Kumar, Sonia Puri, Kompal Red Carpet’s recent event named ‘The Matta and many more. Festive Fete’ held at The Lalit. The event Want to stay updated with their upcombrought together some talented next- ing events? Follow them on instagram gen designers like Shivangi Khosla, and facebook @redcarpetexhibition. Pink Peso, Deepankshi Maini, Brillaire Couture to name a few, displaying their marvelous collections. The exhibition in the picture: Karishma Malhotra was one of its kinds with foot spa service (extreme left ) & Mahima Agarwal for the tired shoppers and live music (extreme right) - owners of Modish for lifting the festive spirit for shopping. Magazine with Shikha Chauhan There was a humungous footfall with (left) and Samridhi Kohli (right), many of the known socialites attending owners of Red Carpet exhibition MODISH MAGAZINE
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organic garden, go for organically produced seeds, which have neither been exposed to chemicals of any kind nor genetically modified. 4. How to start – Recycle and reuse an old bucket, a crate or any container that can hold the soil and water. 5. Start simple - You can start by growing the basic like basil, chillies, spinach, mint leaves and then later move to vegetables like onions, tomatoes, radish etc. 6. Regular conversation – Have a regular tête-à-tête with your plants and see them respond to you by growing beautifully and speedily. Just like us, they need love too!
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UNDER 30 minutes LOVE FOR FOOD TRANSCENDS BOUNDARIES OF EVERY KIND AND EVOKES AN UNMATCHED EMOTION THAT TRANSLATES INTO HAPPY LIVING. IN THIS EDITION OF MODISH LUXURY, WE BRING TO YOU A COUPLE OF DISHES THAT WILL SWEEP YOU BY YOUR FEET, PLEASURE YOU TO LIMITLESS EXTENT AND MOST IMPORTANTLY ARE EASY ON YOUR TIME. Recipes Curated by CHEF REETU UDAY KUGAJI Chef, Culinary Expert, Food Blogger, Mentor & Author, Hospitality and Food Consultant www.chefreetuudaykugaji.com.blog
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rancini, which means little oranges in Italian, originated in Sicily. Keeping its name and appearance aside, Arancini are not at all related to the orange fruit; they’re simply fried balls of risotto. A big thumbs up for the chicken lovers… Quick to make and delectable too ... Treat yourself with this mind-boggling appetizer, crisp from the outside with a burst of flavour of Basil and Pine-nut pesto ... Preparation Time: 20 minutes; Cooking Time: 08 minutes Makes: 12 Balls
INGREDIENTS AND QUANTITY: • Arborio rice, cooked and cooled / Leftover Risotto- 1 ½ cups • Fresh Basil and pine-nut pesto, thick- ½ cup • Salt- To taste • Grilled Herbed Chicken breast, minced- 01 no. small • Mozzarella, cut into 12 cubes- 24 gm. / or more as desired • All-purpose flour- 01 cup • Egg- 01 no • Panko bread crumbs- 01 cup • Peanut Oil / Vegetable Oil- to deep fry METHOD: In a large glass bowl, combine to together the cooked Arborio rice and pesto. Add salt to taste. Divide the rice into 12 equal portions. 94
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Place the blended mixture on your palm; place a small cube of mozzarella, ½ spoon of minced chicken, ensuring that the cheese and chicken are completely encased in the rice ball. Place on a Parchment paper. Place it in the freezer for 05 minutes to get a firmer Texture. Prepare three bowls, one bowl with all-purpose flour, one with whisked seasoned egg and panko bread crumbs in the third bowl . In a deep non-stick pan, heat the oil. Dredge the balls each one by one in flour, then egg and then in panko bread crumbs. Gently drop 06 balls in the hot oil and ensure that it is lightly browned from all the sides. With the help of a perforated spoon remove the balls and place on the absorbent paper to remove excess of oil. Repeat the process for the left over Arancini. Serve very hot with Marinara Sauce or any sauce of your choice
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oats, cilantro, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin and salt to taste. Add 2 ½ tbsp. of Bengal gram / refined flour and pulse. Ensure that it blends properly but not pureed. Place the mixture in a bowl, which is covered in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Form the mixture into 16 equal balls and deep fry in hot oil on each side so that it is evenly cooked and coloured. For preparing the Beetroot Tahini Sauce: Pulse garlic, beetroot puree, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add tahini and lemon juice; process only for 30 seconds. Add water to adjust consistency and whisk well. Serve the Chickpea , Oats and Cilantro falafel hot with creamy Beetroot Tahini Sauce.
CHEF TIPS: 1. Time saving tip: Make the risotto a day ahead of time and keep it the fridge until ready to use and all you’ll need to do the day of is to fry them when required. 2. Time saving tip: You may use leftover risotto for making Arancini
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ltra-crispy on the outside, moist and fluffy on the inside…. prepared with drained chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic and Bengal gram flour with a twist of Oats added to it, deep fried and served hot with Beetroot Tahini Sauce.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes; Cooking Time: 10 minutes Makes: 16 Falafel INGREDIENTS AND QUANTITY: • Chickpeas, canned and drained - 3/4th cup • Oat meal / Quick cooking oats- 1/4th cup • Fresh Cilantro, chopped- 1/4th bunch • Onion roughly chopped- ½ cup • Parsley, finely chopped- 01 tbsp. • Garlic cloves- 03 nos. • Cumin, lightly roasted- ½ tsp. • Salt- to taste • Bengal gram / Refined flour- 2 ½ tbsp. • Canola oil- as required for deep frying • Beetroot Tahini Sauce: • Tahini- 1/4th cup • Garlic cloves-02 nos. • Cooked Beetroot puree- 01 tbsp. • Lemon juice- 01 tsp. • Salt- to taste • Pepper- to taste • Ground cumin- 1/4th tsp. METHOD: Place the chickpeas in a food processor. Blend it along with MODISH MAGAZINE
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