Latest Mehndi Designs

 The Steps To Apply Mehndi:

1. Make a smooth henna paste by sifting the dry henna powder to remove any debris and adding to it a hot mixture of tea or coffee and mustard oil until it has a mud-like firmness.
   
   
2.  After the paste is ready take a plastic cone with a very fine key-hole at the end. Pour the paste into the cone and tie the broader end with a rubber band.
   
   
3. Hold the cone in the right hand and gently squeeze the paste on the palm and start making patterns.
   
   
4. Keep the palm horizontal and let the patterned-paste rest on it till dry.
   
   
5. Warm it near the fire and leave it on for as long as it takes to get the stains deeper.
   
   
6. When it is almost dry, dab a piece of cotton in sugar and lemon solution and apply lightly on the designs so it further darkens to a reddish-brown hue that can last for weeks.
   
   
7. After 2-4 hours wash off the hands with plain water.

Fashion pioneers

Richard Blackwell:

 Richard Blackwell (August 29, 1922 – October 19, 2008) was an American fashion critic, journalist, television and radio personality, artist, former child actor and former fashion designer, sometimes known just as Mr. Blackwell. He was the creator of the "Ten Worst Dressed Women List", an annual awards presentation he unveiled in January of each year. He published the "Fabulous Fashion Independents" list and an annual Academy Awards fashion review, both of which receive somewhat less media attention. His longtime companion, former Beverly Hills hairdresser, Robert Spencer, managed him. He wrote two books, Mr. Blackwell: 30 Years of Fashion Fiascos and an autobiography, From Rags to Bitches.

Modelling centres in Mumbai

		Face 1,797,  Jesia Building,Jam-e-Jamshedji Road,Parsi Colony,Dadar, Mumbai- 400 014, Ph: 414 9968, 412 6878 Maharashtra . There is no specific qualification or age limit to enter into this field. Oz1 Models Management, Gamdevi Phiroze Shah Road,Santa Cruz (W),Mumbai Maharashtra. There is no specific qualification or age limit to enter into this field. YSG Worldwide Model and Promotion Agency  Orient House,4th Floor, Adi Marzban Path,Mumbai - 400 038 Ph: 261 6732. 261 5029Maharashtra There is no specific qualification or age limit to enter into this field Modelling Mayrose Management Services 302, Radha Mukund, B.P. Road,Dahisar-West, Mumbai,Ph: 91 22 8911187; Fax: 91 22 8927861Maharashtra. There is no specific qualification or age limit to enter into this field . The Model Shoppe at Talwalkar's Fitness Club(Juhu), Gulmohar Society, Gulmohar Road No. 1,Mumbai- 400049                                                              MaharashtraThere is no specific qualification or age limit to enter into this field.                                                                                                                     Elite Model Managament India,                                                               Nariman Bhavan 9thFloor,Mumbai- 400021 Ph: 022-256303666 Maharashtra There is no specific qualification or age limit to enter into this field.

Hair stylist in India

1. Jawed Habib: Brand Ambassador of Sunsilk – Unilever Ltd, he’s a reservoir of energy at an age of 45. With a royal legacy of his father, he has made tremendous effort to live upto the expectations and got a degree for art and science of hair styling from London Morris School and London School of fashion. He has a world record of 410 non stop hair cuts in a day, over 130 salons throughout the country and had been the official hair stylist to contestants for Miss India 2003. With an illustrious track of records and a history of creating unforgettable trends, he has been the top hair stylist of India.

1. Adhuna Akhtar: Adventurous, open-minded and experimental, that’s how Adhuna Akhtar is. Hair stylist and Creative Director, ‘b:blunt’has a style of her own. Individualism reflects in her hair styling and is appreciated throughout the country in your favorite movies like Aamir Khan in Dil Chahta Hai, Hrithik’s crew cut in Lakshya, Shahrukh’s flair in Don. She has worked with top stylist like Tony Connell, worked as technical specialist in L'Oreal Professional and has a salon of her own, Juice in Mumbai. Wife of famous Bollywood director and actor, Farhan Akhtar, she has redefined flair and individualism wit her class apart hairdos.    

 

 

 

1.  Dar: After conceptualizing the ‘Total Looks’, the A-list clientele list for him has been ever-growing including world renowned fashion personalities, movie stars and models. He has worked with top most photographers, world leading fashion magazine Vogue, Cosmopolitan and more. He has along credentials from people all over the globe coming from fields like fashion, high executive corporate, Bollywood and Hollywood and what not. With his Dar Salon & Spa in Delhi, he has reached mass with his latest trends and astute class. Walk-in here to walk-out more confidently. 

1. Savio Pereira: After doing courses in haircut and styling from Toni and Guy and Vidal Sassoon in London and in colouring from the L'Oreal Technical Training Centre, his hands-on training at Nalini and Yasmin has given his skills an edge. with a starry line-up of clients such as Shilpa Shetty, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, Sonali Bendre, Leander Paes, Ajay Jadeja and Kelly Dorji sporting his hair-raising styles, he is among the best of best hair stylist in India. With style refreshing and technique unbeatable, he has opened his venture MAGIC and Slash in Mumbai.

Fashion designing centre in Mumbai

1. BD Somani Institute of Art & Fashion Technology

 GD Somani Memorial School Cuffe Parade,
 Mumbai - 5
 Phone : (0091-22) 22188818, 22155731, 22187102
 Telefax : (0091-22) 22155731
 E-mail : fashion@bdsomani.com
 Website : http://www.bdsomani.com/
Courses Offered :

• Diploma in Fashion Technology (1 year)
• Diploma in Advanced Fashion Technology (1 year)
• Diploma in Apparel Merchandising & Exports
• Certificate in Fashion Designing

2. CEPZ Institute of Fashion Technology

Plot F-11 & 12, MIDC. Marol,
Central Road, Opposite Seepz,
Andheri (East) Mumbai 400093

Courses Offered : Diploma in Fashion Designing (3-year Full-time)

3. Gemmological Institute of India

304 & 503, Sukh Sagar Building,
N. S. Patkar Marg,
Opera House, Mumbai - 400 007
Phone : 91-22-23612769 / 66519030 / 66519031
Fax : 91-22-23679189
Website : http://www.giionline.com
Courses Offered : Diploma in

• Gemmology
• Jewellery Designing
• Jewellery Casting

4. JD Institute of Fashion Technology

Hemu Arcade,
Opp. Vileparle Station (W), Mumbai – 56
Phone : 022-26154949, 26137777
Fax : 28018102
E-mail : jdinstitute@vsnl.com
Website : http://www.jdinstitute.com/
Courses Offered : 3 year and 1 year degree course in :

• Fashion Design and Garment Manufacturing Technology
• Garment Manufacturing Technology
• CAD/CAM
• Fashion Illustration

5. International Diamond Laboratories

Mani Mahal Building, 5th Floor
11/21 Mathew Road, Opera House
Mumbai 400 004, India.
Tel: +22 2369 4576
Email: mumbai@diamondlab.org
Website: http://www.diamondlab.org/
Courses:

• Retail Jewellery MasterClass Diploma
• Diamond Masterclass Program

6. L. S. Raheja Technical Institute

Adarsh Nagar, Near Century Bazar,
Opp. Bldg. No. 38,
Worli, Mumbai-400030
Phone : 2422 3467 / 24364375
Tele-Fax : 2438 2552
Website : http://www.lsraheja.com/
Courses Offered : Advanced Diploma in Fashion technology

7. Nirmala Nikethan College of Home Science,

49, New Marine Lines,
Mumbai- 400 020
Phone : 022-22076503
Fax : 22003217
Email : nnchsc@mtnl.net.in / info@nirmalaniketan.com
Website : http://www.nirmalaniketan.com/
Courses Offered :

• Entrepreneurship in Textile Craft
• Diploma in Interior Designing
• Diploma in Commercial Art
• Diploma in Fashion Designing

8. National Institute of Fashion Technology

NIFT Campus, Plot No. 15, Sector – 4
Kharghar, Mumbai 410210
Tel : 022-27584000/4100
Fax : 022-27565386
Website : http://www.mumbai.niftindia.com/
Courses Offered :

• Undergraduate Courses – Fashion Design, Communication Design, Knitwear Design, Apparel Production
• Postgraduate Courses - Fashion Management Studies

9. Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic

Sir Vithaldas Vidyavihar,
Juhu Road, Santacruz (West),
Mumbai-400 049
Phone : 6608676, 6608493, 6608462, 6606648 Extn. 253
Email : pvpelex@vsnl.com
Website : www.sndtpvp.org
Courses Offered :

• Diploma in Jewellery Manufacture & Design
• Diploma in Apparel Manufacture & Design
• Diploma in Interior Design

10. Raffles Design International

Raheja Centre, Linking Rd & Main Avenue Santacruz (W)
Mumbai 400 054
Tel: 65726711 / 22
Email: rdi-india-enquiries@raffles-design-institute.com
Website: www.raffles-design-institute.com
Courses Offered:

• Fashion Design
• Interior Architecture/Design
• Product Design
• Graphic Design
• Multimedia Design
• Fashion Marketing and Management

11.Sophia Shree B.K. Somani Polytechnic
Bhulabhai Desai Road
Mumbai - 400 026 INDIA
Phone : 022- 2351 3157, 2351 4147
Fax : 022- 2351 5596
Email: sophiapolytechnic@sophiacampus.com
Website : www.sophiacampus.com
Courses Offered :

• Diploma Course in Textile Design
• Course in Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing

12. VNF Institute of Fashion Designing

6, Shanti Niketan, Dr. Ambedkar Road,
Matunga (E)
Mumbai - 400 019
Phone : +( 91)-(22)24113331 / 24144292
Website : http://www.vnffashioninstitute.com
Course Offered : DFT, PCFD, DBFD

Famous Fashion designers in India

• HEMANT TRIVEDI

In the list of top Indian fashion designer Hemant Trivedi is one who has made a special place for himself in the Indian fashion industry. He is one of the brightest and leading versatile designers. He pursued his graduation from the Australian Technical Institute of Fashion Design. Later on, he went to New York for further studies. It was in 1980 when he came down to India. This famous designer Hemant Trivedi from India has been serving the Mumbai's S.N.D.T University for quite a long time. In the present scenario, he is the pride of Sheetal, India's famous designer fashion store.

• MANISH MALHOTRA

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra, a passionate fashion savvy has made his special position in the Indian film Industry. He has beautified the Indian film star celebrities with his impeccable designer outfits. Indian designer Manish Malhotra entered into the Bollywood parlance by designing wardrobe for Juhi Chawla. In the list of top young celebrity fashion designers, he is the most shining star who has been successful in earning both name and fame

• AKI NARULA

Among the new generation of fashion designers, Aki Narula has effectively carved a place in this fast paced industry. His brand label "AKI" was launched in 1996. Comfortable in creating both Indian and western designs, for men and women, Aki has registered his place in some of the most premium stores throughout India, in a short span of time. His clothes have modest look, with the variation of texture and drape. His versatility and creative flair has made him a popular designer among the biggies of Bollywood

• TARUN TAHILIANI.

Tarun Tahiliani is a Bollywood celebrity costume designer, who has designed apparels for the Indian celebrity beauties like Simi Garewal and Ramola Bachchan. He has always been in limelight. For quite a long time, this Indian fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani had become the talk of town because of Jemima Khan's wedding wardrobe contract. He started off as a fashion retailer by establishing his own fashion boutique in Mumbai. Later on he made a step further starting his own brand label called ', Ahilian'.

• NEETA LULLA

From simplicity to royalty, Neeta Lulla has it all to her credit. Neeta Lulla has been one name which has been prevalent in the industry since two decades now. The designer has been an active contributor in giving the actors a look to die for. Her designs have not only been recognized in India, but have also acquired great acclaims globally. The designer has made a niche for herself, creating the costumes of the era long lost. The challenge to create designs for the high profile and larger than life movies like Jodha Akhbar and Devdas have been very well met by Neeta Lulla, who tuned them to the richness and charismatic period of the movies. From the elegant look of Chandni and the underdone colors of Yuva, to the majestic appearance of Paro and the recent Jodha, the talented designer has each time surpassed her own record, to create a new high.

• ROHIT BAL

Style is the mantra for Rohit Bal, the fashion designer from the enduring valley of Kashmir. The "Bad Boy" of the fashion world, as Rohit Bal is popularly called, is known for his sophisticated cuts and breathing fabrics. He weaves in the best for both men and women. His creations are a reflection of his own personality- not restrained by any norms. Rohit Bal's creative mind gives a true bent of spirit in his work as well. Being christened by the Times magazine as the "Master of Fabric and Fantasy", he purely live up to the expectations of being among the bandwagon of the Indian fashion industry leaders. Subtle in his choice of colors, Rohit prefers to use pastels and earthy tones to dress up his men and women. However, there is no one-signature style that the designer sticks to.

fashion boutiques in London

 Famous boutiques are also listed to overview the location and help you in finding your best....

• HUB

49 Stoke Newington Church St, N16 (www.hubshop.co.uk) Stoke Newington rail.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• BROWNS BOUTIQUE

 38-39 South Molton St, W1 (www.brownsfashion.com) Bond St tube.

• AIME

32 Ledbury Road, W11 (www.aimelondon.com) Notting Hill Gate tube. 

• HURWUNDEKI

98 Commercial St, E1 (www.hurwundeki.com) Liverpool St tube/rail. Also: 34 Marshall St, W1 (020 7734 1050) Oxford Street tube.

• HOXTON BOUTIQUE

2 Hoxton St, N1 (www.hoxtonboutique.co.uk) Old St tube/rail.

Famous fashion boutiques in Mumbai

Presenting you all famous boutique shop lists,where you can get latest and amazing collections......

• Samsaara boutique- 

           colaba,Mumbai.

• Satya Paul- 

          Malad west,Mumbai.

• Ogaan- 

           colaba,Mumbai.

• Anokhi- 

          Bandra west,Mumbai.

• Ensemble-   

          Kemp's corner,Mumbai.

• Kala Niketan-  

          Vile parle west, Mumbai.

• The Mango store- 

          Worli,Mumbai.

• Soshe- 

          Juhu,Mumbai.

• Kajari-

          Dadar west,Mumbai.

• Be you-

          Bandra west,Mumbai.

Fashion boutiques...

        The term entered into everyday English use in the late 1960s when, for a brief period, London was the centre of the fashion trade. Carnaby Street and the Kings Road were the focus of much media attention as home to the most fashionable boutiques of the era.

       It can also refer to a specialised firm such as a boutique investment bank or boutique law firm. The word is often used to describe a property in the independent section of the hotel market (such as The Rockwell in London) in order to distinguish themselves from larger chains (such as Hilton Hotels). In such cases the establishments aim to convey the idea that the operation is elite and highly specialised.Fashion is a huge industry in India. With globalization Indian Fashion has got a wider platform to display their talents and introduce the 'Sari' to the world. India was always known as a country of jungles, snakes and poverty. But this has changed over the last decade. One of the reasons of India competing in the race among the leading countries of the world is because of its sudden burst of fashion exposure - both within and beyond the country.
      India is a diverse nation and does not have one particular style to call its own. However, fashion in India placed itself on the map creating its own unique identity of FUSION - the beautiful blend and combination od various dressing styles in the country. Right from the traditional salwar kameez or sarees to churidars, kurtis, the semi formal way of wearing it over trousers or jeans, capris and the higly elegant and contemporary style of draping sarees, from simply cotton blouses to halter-neck, puffed sleeves, deep necks, and lycra-fitted blouses. Apart from regional attires, the Bollywood element also holds a domineering part in Indian Fashion style.

Fashion model size..

         Studies show that women tend to respond more positively to products advertised on thinner fashion models. However, designers in Spain in 2006 made a clear statement by setting minimum weight and BMI requirements for models.

       Another disadvantage of becoming too thin is that it puts the person at increased risk of injury. Thanks to fashion models and other famous people, many people believe that getting extremely skinny is healthy.
Many people decry the very thin fashion models, commonly seen treading the catwalk or in photo displays. Thin fashion models are in, which many think has a negative impact on the body image of all women, and especially young girls. Most designers clearly state that clothes hang better on thin fashion models. Yet if we look at models from the 1950s or earlier, they didn’t appear to suffer from lack of beauty due to a slightly fuller figure.
In 1960, average fashion models were about 5’7” (1.7m) and weighed approximately 129 pounds (58.51 kg). Currently average fashion models are two inches taller and weigh about 114 pounds (51.7 kg). While fashion models from the 1960s had a healthy body mass index (BMI), this trend would soon change with a British model named Twiggy. Suddenly thin became sensational, with a 91-pound Twiggy leading the charge.
In the 1980s, however, models like Christie Brinkley and Cindy Crawford had a slightly healthier BMI, but the 1990s resurrected the Twiggy-like model with "heroin chic" styles. The goal seemed to be to duplicate the look of those in the last throes of heroin addiction. Most fashion models of the 1990s and 2000s have a weight that is considered unhealthy for their height.