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Festive fashion
It8217;s D-Day in just a week. Yes, Diwali is almost upon us and soon the round of card parties and festivities will take off. Don8217;t get bogged down by the business of what to wear 8212; let Pallavi Jaikishan help you out. Every year, this designer holds an exhibition of her collection at the Oberoi8217;s Rooftop. This year, you can nibble canapes and enjoy a cup of coffee while you pore over her outfits. Expect the magic of modern fabrics, like net, to conjure up an old world charm. In pastel colours, she has even introduced animal prints to her collection. Each garment is adorned with her trademark sequins and fine thread embroidery.
At the Malabar Room, the Oberoi Hotel, Nariman Point. On Oct 29. Time: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Casual chic
If you are looking for something a little less formal, then Ensemble may be well worth a dekko. As of yesterday, 11 of their designers unveiled their fall collection. There is Monisha Jaising8217;s knitted separates, Wendell Rodrick8217;s Indo-Western wearand Rinku Rajani8217;s funky western wear. For those in the mood for something more ethnic, there is Kotwara, Muzzafar Ali8217;s designer label, which specialises in embroidered sarees and kameezes as well as the Ensemble Design Studio8217;s own collection to choose from.
At Ensemble, Great Western Building, near Lion Gate. Time: 12.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Ph No: 287 2882.
Haute cotton
There are great Diwali options for men too. Check out Koutons, a premium brand of cotton trousers that claims to have created the perfect trouser for the new generation man. The special Eel Skin finish of the trousers, evolved using a unique formula imported from Switzerland, acts like a coating on the finished garments, making them perennially soft and immune to damage from frequent home washing. The finish also imbues the trousers with a permanent sheen which prevents the garment from going limp. What8217;s more, their anti-wrinkle texture makes them very easy to iron at home. Available in chinos, soft pin tucks and BeatnikCorduroys, the range comes in both double pleated and classic cuts.
Available in leading multibrand stores. For further details, contact: 437 8548.
Craft bazaar
If you have a yen for things ethnic, here8217;s something to look forward to. Dastakar, the Delhi-based organisation for crafts and craftspeople, is bringing together 20 rural-based traditional crafts groups to Mumbai. Titled Bombay Bazaar8217;, the exhibition will have a wide variety of handicrafts from various parts of India 8212; including bandhinis, hand-block printed and patchwork garments, soft furnishings, contemporary embroidered leather bags, traditional juttis and semi-precious jewellery.
At Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall, Bajaj Bhawan, Nariman Point. From Nov 2 to Nov 6. Time: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm.
Woolly wonder
The approaching winter heralds yet another millennium collection with the Raymond launch of Chairman8217;s Collection8217; 8212; an exclusive range of pure wool and fine cashmere suitlengths. The blends of this collection, personallychosen by Raymond chairman, Vijaypath Singhania, use the finest micron wool combined with an exotic, luxury fabric. Each suitlength comes encased in environment-friendly paper, complemented with a specially crafted leather suit cover, a set of genuine horn buttons, luxurious viscose lining material and a coordinated silk tie. Available in rich palette of colours including charcoal, black, navy and browns. The designs on offer include chalk stripe, pearl or coloured pin stripes, sharkskin, fine herringbone and the classic Prince of Wales checks.
Price: Between Rs 39,000 and Rs 45,000. Available at leading retail outlets and Raymond shops.
Italian rhapsody
If you swear by Italian design, then head to Crossroads. Casabella, an international line of chic and contemporary home furnishings, from Morarjee Castiglioni, recently launched a range of vibrant and versatile fabrics. Available at the mall are a wide variety of items from curtains and upholstery to table top covers, cushion covers, placematsand waste paper baskets. All using the finest cottons, woven with state-of-the-art technology from Italy. Home-care experts will advise customers on matching bright and bold hues.
Price: Between Rs 150 and Rs 300 per metre. At the Atrium, Crossroads, Haji Ali. Till Oct 31.
Wine divine
If you wish to wine and dine in true style, head to the Chateau Indage-Indigo Wine Maker Dinner8217;. Organised by Chateau Indage8217;s Californian wine-maker John Locke and Indigo restaurant8217;s Rahul Akerkar, the fortnightly special dinner will offer a scrumptious sit-down six-course dinner along with an impressive array of wines. The idea, says Akerkar, is to demystify wine and make it more accessible to everyone.
At Indigo, Colaba. On the second Monday of every month. Ph No: 202 3592 / 285 6316.
