Sommaire pour December 2016 de Brides Today

Turning 50 comes with an abundant share of revelry and an equal measure of looking back at one’s achievements. And when you throw in the glamourous Katrina Kaif, the pristine shores of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, and the maverick designer Manish Malhotra into the mix, the celebrations take on a whole new meaning. Celebrating cruise essentials, this issue is for the bride with a wandering soul. Cracking the destination wedding code, we breakdown the details on cruise accessories on our chic radar (pg 108), sultry swimwear for the beach (pg 92), and statement baubles that are easy to carry along (pg 62). Except double the decadence as Christian Louboutin and Sabyasachi Mukherjee come together for round two of their accessory collaboration (pg 114). From saying your I-do’s with toes sinking…

Frayed trunks with stamps or stickers of destinations tell a story of wanderlust, that Nicolas Ghesquière captures into the World Tour Monogram collection for the travel bug. The Louis Vuitton logo, city skylines, cars, and flamingos all patched on the French maison’s iconic bags make for an interesting tale of travel. The stickers plastered on vintage trunks get a modern makeover to form icons of cosmopolitan cities and give the honeymooning couple new reason to travel in style.…

HEADY MOMENTS Make heads turn as you crown yours with baubles that speak of old-world, royal-wedding glamour. WRIST WATCH Larger-than-life statement cuffs add oomph as you lace your palms with bridal mehendi. RING OH STAR Cocktail conversations get more interesting as you slip on an ostentations sparkler on your dainty fingers. MOON MUSE Give new meaning to midnight gazing as you adorn your lobes with traditional yet striking crescent chandbalis.…

“Rajasthan and its cultural contrasts with other regions in India serve as a rich inspiration for my designs. This is the moodboard from where I draw a palette of unusual hues and tones in new forms.” —Sunita Shekhawat The beauty of the Indian enamelling technique, meenakari, is often hidden from the naked eye, while continuing its pursuit of finesse and intricacy on the back of jewellery pieces. Highlighting this timeless tradition is the jewellery crafted at the ateliers of heritage jeweller, Sunita Shekhawat. Pegged as the modern meenakar, Shekhawat turns the table (or pieces) around to create reversible baubles decorated with elaborate patterns and unconventional colours. After establishing herself in Jaipur for over two decades, the designer moved to Delhi to make bridal bejewelled dreams come alive in techni-colour. Inspired…

Formal without being stuffy, wild yet precautious, and with a touch of bohemia—the sartorial sense of the modern Indian woman is an enigma in itself. Capturing this avalanche of moods, whimsies, and needs is Kalyani Chawla’s online fashion forum, Lulu & Sky. A blend of girlish desires with ladylike sophistication, the label curates clothes, accessories, and curios from across the globe to make room for individualistic style nuances. A strong sense of aesthetics and an untiring spirit for entrepreneurship, Chawla spreads her wings to scale new fashion avenues. “In India, there are either high-street or high-end brands, there are no bridge brands. The e-commerce space is primarily focussing on basic fashion needs, without making room for individualistic style,” says Chawla. Chawla’s razor-sharp style insights and eclectic taste have made her…

“...when I was a bride in the ’90s, I was the first girl in town to wear a JJ Valaya creation.” TELL US ABOUT YOU. WHAT HAS YOUR CAREER PATH BEEN LIKE? My career has taken some unexpected turns. I come from a business family and my father, the Late Mujib Siddiqui, was an entrepreneur. He left me with a feeling that perhaps I should help run the business he established—a removal and logistics company—with great love and dedication. So, I did my MBA from Royal Holloway University in London and joined the family business. My career was doing well, though I didn’t love what I was doing. Soon after marrying and settling in London, I had my son. But I was torn apart between being a good mother and…

HAIR HAPPY Penetrates hair shafts to seal in moisture and make split ends look better and smoother. SEA CHANGE Ideal for hair that has been abused with bleach, highlighting, or chemical perms. LUXE REMEDY White tea, baobob, and jasmine extracts in this product work on each fibre and improve elasticity. BACK TO LIFE This scalp and hair treatment is effective on fine, thinning hair. SUBTLE SEXY Moisture dose to your mane with this blend of cupuaçu butter and castor oil. NOVEL ACTIVATORS Caviar and white truffle extracts make this one luxuriant and effective. DEEP WITHIN Repairs, smoothes, and restores chemical, heat, and colour-damaged hair with regular use. DAMAGE BATTLE A silicone and paraben free mask that actually delivers silicone like results.…

WHY: Besides the obvious “perfume lasts longer when layered” bit of it, fragrance does last a lot longer on your hair. Unlike your skin, the essential oils of the hair do not just rub-off quick. Also, some hair perfumes these days include ingredients beneficial for your strands. HOW: Spray along the middle or on tips, but your best bet will be to spray in the air and walk into the mist cloud backwards. Spraying too close to the scalp will leave your head wet with alcohol.…

A A Men at www.PerniasPopUpShop.com Adriana Degreas at www.AdrianaDegreas.com AERIN at Mumbai (43473773) Agua de coco at www.AguaDeCoco.com Alberta Ferretti at www.AlbertaFerretti.com Alexander McQueen at www.AlexanderMcQueen.com, www.Net-A-Porter.com Alice + Olivia at www.AliceAndOlivia.com Alterna at www.AlternaHairCare.com amika: at www.Sephora.com Amit Aggarwal Delhi (46039900) Amway at www.Amway.in AnaRae at www.TheAnaRaeStore.com Ancient Greek Sandals at www.NeimanMarcus.com Anita Dongre Delhi (32325452) Noida (7290014087) Anmol Jewellers Gurgaon (4115350) Mumbai (61333444) Anna Karin Karlsson at www.NeimanMarcus.com Anya Hindmarch at www.NeimanMarcus.com Armand Diradourian at www.MrPorter.com Armani Privé at www.BergdorfGoodman.com Atelier Versace at www.Versace.com Aquazzura at www.Aquazzura.com Audemars Piguet at Kaoor Watch Company, Delhi (46767777) Aurélie Bidermann at www.Net-A-Porter.com Avon at in.Avon.com Azva at www.AzvaVows.com B Balenciaga at www.Balenciaga.com Balmain (hair) at www.BalmainHair.com, www.MrPorter.com Bansri at www.PerniasPopUpShop.com Barton Perreira at www.MrPorter.com Batiste at www.Nykaa.com BBLUNT at www.BBlunt.com Berluti at www.MrPorter.com Betsey Johnson at www.BetseyJohnson.com, www.Net-A-Porter.com Beyond the Zone at www.SallyBeauty.com Bio Ionic at www.BioIonic.com Blossom Kochhar at www.AromaMagic.com Bombki at www.Net-A-Porter.com  Borsalino at www.MrPorter.com Bottega Veneta Delhi (46098262) Mumbai…

Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or simply spicing up your love life, make your date night more memorable with fun little accents like the tuxedo-shaped clutch from Charlotte Olympia or piano-inspired dancing shoes from Dolce&Gabbana. Bonus points for adding adorable charms to the ensemble; think Marc Jacobs’ lipstick pin or Alice + Olivia’s furry friend.…

Q: Where would you like to have the wedding? I have always been drawn to the beach and would love to tie the knot on a tranquil island. Q: What would the décor and theme be? As the location would already be so beautiful, I would like the décor to be simple and clean in tones of white with hints of pastels. I would also Q: want plently of flowers and candles. What would you like to wear? I am all for the white dress, and would love an international designer to Q: create something for me. One of my favourites is Zac Posen. What will the food be like? I would like the vibe to be super chilled out. The food would include mini hamburgers, cocktails, plenty of live…

Celebrating the advent of the regal wedding season, HARPER’S BAZAAR BRIDE and BMW in association with Gemfields hosted The Royal Feast, at The Lodhi, New Delhi on 19th November 2016. Inspired by the November issue of the magazine that curated exclusive content for the bride who wants nothing less than a royal wedding affair, the event brought together the capital’s crème de la crème for an evening of cocktails, conversations, folk entertainment, and a buffet-cum-sit-down dinner. For the first time ever, the magazine brought together 12 prominent royal families of the country together, including the young generation to the old, in a spectacular chronicle style presentation for all brides to take inspiration from through photoshoots in the November issue. And to mark this momentous occasion for the magazine, The…

chanel Karl Lagerfeld chose the colourful Cuban city of Havana to show his joyously upbeat collection. No, Chanel is not about to open a flagship store in Havana. For Karl Lagerfeld, this was a cultural event in a city on the cusp of change—one that was, before its revolution, perhaps the most glamorous in the world. The Paseo del Prado, lined with crumbling colonnades, was his catwalk; Cuban musicians provided the soundtrack and residents a vocally appreciative audience. The mood was celebratory—this was a gloriously exuberant spectacle of Parisian chic and Cuban flair. Magical and memorable; a moment of fashion history. louis vuitton In Rio de Janeiro, the Olympic Games influenced Nicolas Ghesquière’s compellingly athletic show. Held in the grounds of the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum—Oscar Niemeyer’s modernist masterpiece, a…

le Bal des Débutantes in Paris is a charity ball held annually that brings together girls from all over the world aged between 16 and 22. We spoke to creator Ophélie Renouard about how it all began in 1992. “The participants are, by far, the most important element of le Bal. I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I am constantly looking for exceptional young girls in different countries. Designers come later, the challenge is to find the right gown for each debutante,” she tells us. Jayati Modi was selected, this year, as one of the girls from India. “When I got the invitation, I was debating if I should say yes or no. But its such a big deal, an honour and prestige. Most people think it’s…

“This collection is very close to my heart because I am paying tribute to an iconic singer, Prince.”— ALI XEESHAN The elite affair began with Ali Xeeshan, holding an honours degree in couture from Pakistan School of Fashion Design; he received a welcoming response from those who needed a change from one specific style of formal wear. Describing his design philosophy, he says, “I use conventional materials to create unorthodox aesthetics and a harmony between the traditional and the avant-garde.” Looking at his success, the formula seems to work. “The collection is a juxtaposition of pattern and colour, reflecting the fashion of today with a fusion of silhouettes.”— FAIZA SAMEE Faiza Samee is an award-winning label with unparalleled expertise in some of the most intricate embroideries in the world. Creating…

Breguet is no stranger to watchmaking. Creators of luxury timepieces for almost 250 years, the brand was one of the first watchmakers to make a women’s timepiece. Founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in Paris in 1775, it is currently part of The Swatch Group and all its timepieces are now produced in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. Being one of the oldest surviving watchmaking establishments and a pioneer of numerous technologies, you can recognise a Breguet watch by its coin-edge case, guilloché dial, and blue pomme hands (now referred to as Breguet hands). The collections vary from dainty and delicate to over-the-top and ostentatious. One of its most notable and versatile collections is the Reine de Naples. The oval case of the watch often bejewelled, with the finest diamonds, is perfect…

Stylist to the stars, Dan Sharp, the force behind salon Danka Panka has worked with top magazines, photographers, celebrities, and fashion brands in the world. Here, he gives deets on getting your hair set for the big day. THE MOST COMMONLY ABSURD REQUEST YOU COME ACROSS FROM CLIENTS WHEN IT COMES TO CUTS? The most common, absurd request that I experience in the salon, on a pretty regular basis, is when a new client sits in my chair, and within the first minute asks, “If you could do anything that you wanted, what would you do?” I think that it is important, at this moment, to discuss—What is my job as a hairdresser? In fact, it is my job as a hairdresser to listen to you, understand who you are…

SMOOTHING IT PROPER If the canvas is not perfect, the end result would be less than desirable. Says celebrity hair and makeup stylist Bianca Hartkopf, “Clean hair is much better. And especially with all the excitement around you (a.k.a all the partying or pre-wedding chores) your scalp will be oily. Go for a good hair spa and trim your ends. It works magic.” Try the Fusio-Dose by Kérastase at select TONI&GUY salons across the country. Targetting a multitude of hair concerns, you get to choose from four concentrés to address your primary hair need and one of five powerful boosters to sort out the secondary issue. Up to 20 tailor-made combinations leave hair stronger, shinier, and smoother. FUSE VOLUME BACK And if your curls don’t look bouncy, and the crown…

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BRIGHT LIGHTS The unveiling of Sunita Shekhawat’s new address in Defence Colony, New Delhi, in association with HARPER’S BAZAAR BRIDE, saw a dazzling inlay of celebrated names, exceptional bijoux, and worthwhile conversations. Brides, keep appointments in tow as you get ready to experience the modern meenakar’s choicest selections. ON REWIND Gift your beau an Elton John experience accented with Burberry. Six albums in vinyl LP format in an exclusive Burberry box—inspiration enough? The collection also features original artwork and sleeve notes including a Burberry-designed poster depicting ‘Elton John with his eyes closed’, shot in the mid-1990s by Terry O’Neill. EMERGING HUES GYANS’ latest collection is an artisanal reverie weaved in intricate zardozi, kaccha resham, and mirror work. Rich silks, georgettes, and brocades flatter the tones effortlessly while delicate doris and…

Robb Report India’s luxury summit held recently saw a select few from the world of luxury gather for a day of indulgences and select experiences. Celebrating the finer things in life, the summit welcomed renowned Indian royals, fashion gurus, globetrotters, international chefs, heads of luxury brands, and renowned wedding planners. Actor Aditi Rao Hydari graced the occasion in a stunning semi-formal attire with her hair tied in a messy bun. Designer Bibhu Mohapatra, travel industry mavericks Vikram Ahuja and Ankur Bhatia, holistic medicine expert Dr Sepp Fegerl, luxury wedding planners Frank Daamgard, Pilar Angulo and Punit Jasuja, celebrated restaurateur Zoravar Kalra, Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia, Kama Ayurveda’s Vivek Sahni, FDCI President Sunil Sethi, royals Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur and Diya Kumari of Jaipur, Faberge’s Sean Gilbertson, Ulysse Nardin’s Patrik…

GRECIAN SOJOURN Blend in with pristine whites and tones of the sea as you plan your picture-perfect honeymoon. SUN AND SALMONS Pastels, delicate baubles, and pretty prints are building blocks of an easy-chic getaway wardrobe. DISCO INFERNO Do the bachelorette boogie in sexy metallics as you dance with your girls through the sparkling night. TROPICAL PUNCH Indulge in lush floral and fruity prints for that sweet escape drenched with beach-bombshell sizzle.…

From Sridevi’s marigold yellow chiffon sari in Chandni to Sadhana’s skin-tight churidaars in Waqt, Yash Raj Chopra made a mark on the Indian fashion scene by juxtaposing the provocative with the demure in his movies. Unequivocally championed as the king of romance, his portrayal of feminine mystique continues to serve as inspiration for the label, DIVA’NI, as well as a generation grown up on old-school love. The love child of Yash Raj Films, DIVA’NI transforms the romance of hindi cinema into couture under the decorative eye of their brand director, Sanya Dhir. Moving away from the lush landscapes of Switzerland, YRF discovers a new destination for romance, and definition of love with Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer, Befikre, set in Paris. Preparing for this new school of desire, DIVA’NI…

THE RIGHT CUT For lightness and lift, ask your stylist to cut some strategic layers, says New York hair guru, Serge Normant. “Regardless of whether your hair is short, fine, or long, you want a little bounce in it, and the layers and ends to be uneven but not too short,” he explains. “If your hair is all one length, it won’t look the part.” PREP IN THE SHOWER Shampoos and conditioners formulated with proteins like rice, soy, and silk add thickness to your tresses but won’t weigh them down. “They build on what your hair is actually made of,” says New York hairstylist Orlando Pita. Those ingredients, he says, also bolster your strands’ strength and elasticity so they won’t snap during heat styling. Good picks: Orlando Pita Play Foam…

GOODNESS Working both as a pre-wash or leave in treatment, this coconut oil addresses a multitude of hair concerns. User tried it for hour-long massages before shampooing and was happy with soft, manageable results. PRECIOUS TREAT Native to southern and western parts of Africa, and Madagascar, Marula oil is rich in fatty acids that act as hydrating and smoothing agents. The oil also has highly desired anti-oxidant properties—even more so than argan oil. User with massive frizz problem used it as a post shampoo tip treatment and could not stop fawning. HIBISCUS POWER The Javakusum oil is packed with ingredients that have been proven beneficial for hair, including hibiscus, castor oil, Indian gooseberry, henna, and sesame. Our user experienced steadily glossy and conditioned hair over a four week period of…

WHEN: Remember, that dry shampoos are not substitutes for the real deal. They usually are the key to perking up hair that is one-to-two day(s) dirty. The powder form of dry shampoos absorb oil and, once removed, reveal a fresher, less greasy scalp. HOW: Untangle your tresses and fluff it up with fingers. Shake your cannister well before application. Begin, by holding the product a few inches away from your scalp and start by spraying on sections of your crown area, near the roots. Chances are, the crown is the only part that needs it, and the rest of the scalp isn’t as greasy. Let the product rest for a few minutes, and then work it around your scalp with a gentle massage using your fingers to make sure that…

HOLY SHIP Heaps of blues, sailor stripes and sassy accessories, lends this trend confidence for your beachy bachelor’s. GENTLEMEN’S BASICS These add-ons form an essential part of any man’s wardrobe. SARTORIAL STYLES Taking pride in tradition is the ultimate key to the perfect Columbian vacation. SCOUT ALERT Rack up a varied range of separates as you up your style game for a Mexican getaway.…

Cloudy, turbulent skies, a long waiting period, and a shaky seaplane—BAZAAR BRIDE’s flight from Malé to the small island luxury resort, Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives, was one filled with much turmoil. Despite this tremulous start, Katrina Kaif was a picture of calm much like the aqua waters surrounding the property. Without the support of a film family, Kaif experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. And her jaw-dropping looks have only helped the cause. Joining Facebook earlier this year on her birthday Kaif, the media-shy A-lister, is slowly opening her life to her multitude of fans. No one’s complaining though. In a short while, the actor has garnered over 80 million followers. After a hard day of shooting in the sun, she went around with her toes in the sand, connecting…