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New lookThe new issue of eLAN is on the stands. The third edition of the magazine is a vast improvement over the first two. With a cover ...

New look

The new issue of eLAN is on the stands. The third edition of the magazine is a vast improvement over the first two. With a cover story on the look for the new millennium, the magazine determines that 21st century fashion will be a fusion of ideas from diverse world cultures. From make-up tips to accessories eLAN covers the entire range of change. In addition there are features on Riya Sen and Namrata Baruwa. There are also the regular columns by their band of celebrity editors from Manish Malhotra to Rhea Pillai Dutt. Finally, eLAN seems to be living up to its name.

Spring flower

Designer Ruchika Modi8217;s new collection of sarees and lehengas for Art Karat is all about flaura, fauna and spring. Which is why this exclusive collection has the feel and look of freshness. Modi has adorned beige and sky blue silks with the flowers of spring. A perfect collection for those with an interest in the soft, flowing, traditional Indian look.

Art Karat, Aashirwad Art Gallery, Warden Rd. TillSept 10. Time: 10.30 am to 8.00 pm.

Book end

If you thirst for good reading then Harper Collins8217; releases for the month of September promise to slake that need. The first novel on offer is Milwaukee-based Shauna Singh Baldwin8217;s What the Body Remembers. Revolving around a young, village girl in Punjab in 1937, the novel charts the struggle between her and her husband8217;s first wife8217;s struggle over her unborn child. At the same time, the novel looks at the changing dynamics between India and Pakistan and the ugliness that led to the cleaving of the land.

The second release is journalist Meher Pestonji8217;s Mixed Marriage amp; Other Parsi Stories where she looks at the life and experiences of the Parsi community in the melting pot of Mumbai. A collection of sensitive tales about a community that is coming to grips with a fast-changing world.What the Body Remembers8217; by Shauna Singh Baldwin. Rs 395.

Mixed Marriage amp; Other Parsi Stories8217; by Meher Pestonji. Rs 150.

Man style

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On the other hand, ifclothing is what turns you on, then Mumbai is the city to be in. If you are a man with a penchant for fashion, then Crocodile International8217;s new gallery at Kemp8217;s Corner is the place for you. This exclusive store promises a collection of T-shirts, trousers, undergarment, socks and leather accessories, catering to those with an eye on quot;stylish dressingquot;.

The company has still higher goals for the Mumbai market. They plan to open five more galleries in the city that will include a range of ladies8217; and kids8217; wear . Their most interesting launch to watch out for is what they call a lifetime guarantee shirt8217; 8212; a cotton shirt that Crocodile promises will last an entire lifetime! At Dhun Aba, 1st flr, Kemp8217;s Corner.

Three8217;s company

Barcode, the fashion label, has announced a special offer of Buy two get one free8217;. On till Saturday, the sale marks the first anniversary of the label. Barcode8217;s western wear has caught on with the woman who prefers smart cuts in lycra, knits and velvet. Thereason for this is simple. Barcode is among the few labels which offers the advantage of selling items as separates allowing the buyer a wide range to choose from. The label also claims to have designed and tailored their products keeping in mind the Indian frame. Sounds attractive? Well, Heera Panna also has parking facilities for its customers. Now, you have no excuse to stay away.

12 A, Heera Panna, Haji Ali. Ph no: 491 2491.

Jazzy nights

Ever since Jazz By the Bay added NJ to its name, there has been no nightspot in the city that concentrates on jazz alone. Well, now the Oberoi8217;s Bayview Bar hopes to fill that gap. Till the end of October the swanky lobby level bar will be home to Alexis Cole. An American jazz singer, she has studied music in the University of Washington and will sing a mix of classic and contemporary jazz tunes. Cole is currently in Mumbai on an exchange programme to learn Indian classical music from Dhrupad singer Dhanashree Pandit. Cole will also be mixing American jazzwith Classical Indian music to come up with her version of fusion.

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At the Bayview Bar, Oberoi Hotel. Till October 31. Time: 7.30 pm onward.

And more

Anita Dongre8217;s casual, comfortable and trendy line of clothing make their way to Mumbai via the UAE and Africa. A graduate of and now a teacher at SNDT, she began her design career in reverse. First she established her name abroad, then she decided to retail out of Mumbai Today, her line AND has become so successful that not only does she have two outlets in the city but also her own store 8212; at Crossroads. Her clothes are perfect for women who are looking for something to wear over the weekend. The AND range includes summer dresses, T-shirts with matching skirts and slacks with mix-n8217;-match tops.

Ideal holiday gear!

At Crossroads, Haji Ali; Bombay Store, P M Road; and KBN, Bandra W.