MUMBAI: Fashion designer Sidharta Aryan's collection, "Cosmogene" was a visually stunning representation of human thought and emotion as well as a tribute to technological advances made by mankind at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012.
With elements from his previous collection, 'Steam Punk', "Cosmogene" incorporated tribal, futuristic as well as the older steam punk influences. Silhouettes were heavily structured and contoured the body to intriguing, exaggerating shapes.
The line also showcased some of the strong almost avant-garde shoulders, which were seen in the previous season but also toned it down to appeal a wider group of buyers. Printed bodysuits, see through pants, layered dresses, and damask-like robes wowed the audience.
Using digital prints, Sidharta Aryan focused more on the detailing of his garments, embellishing them heavily by using springs, pieces of metal, raw jute cords, beads, tassels, shells and even feathers. A number of fabrics were used from silks to lace and gauze for his dresses which also came in a number of digital prints inspired by tribal motifs like tiger stripes.
The colour palette consisted of black, grey and white, while terracotta shades were added for an earthy feel to the collection. Daring and loud, Cosmogene by Sidharta Aryan was truly out of this world. Dare to be different.
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Contemporary Indian beauty expert Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of high performance and world class color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever's worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an indepth understanding of the Indian woman's needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios.
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In 2010 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India's largest and most recognized private sector company headed by Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and IMG Worldwide (IMG), the world's leading sports marketing and management company headed by Chairman and CEO Ted Forstmann, announced the formation of an equal joint venture to develop, market and manage sports and entertainment in India. The joint venture company, IMG Reliance Pvt. Ltd., will create and operate major sports and entertainment assets in the country. In its first initiative, IMG Reliance entered into an agreement with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) to create a new professional basketball league and manage all aspects of the commercial rights to the game in India. IMG Reliance signed a 15-year agreement with the AIFF, to improve, popularize and promote the game of football throughout India, from the grassroots to the professional level. IMG Reliance has also created a scholarship program to identify and train talented young Indians from sports including - basketball, soccer and tennis at IMG's world-class sports training facilities at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida.
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