CULTURE

He designs sherwanis for both men and women
Smriti Kak

Amar Jyot’s studio offers a wide variety in traditional as well as formal wear.

Most designers prefer to drape the ladies, but Amar Jyot Singh has carved a niche for himself in the fashion industry by designing clothes for men.

A student of the J.D. Institute of Fashion, Amar Jyot specialised in apparel production from the Pearl Academy of Fashion. He designs both Western and Indian wear for men. His studio in Lajpat Nagar offers a wide variety in traditional as well as formal wear. Having gained experience from working with various designers and in various export houses, Amar Jyot went on to open his own boutique. He believes his collection of shirts, suits, jackets, ties, cuff-links and even ethnic wear like sherwanis and jodhpuris is affordable unlike the usual designer products, which come with a heavy price tag.

Women need not feel left out as AJ, as he is popularly known, stores rare fabrics to design outfits for them as well. Interestingly, he introduced the concept of sherwanis for women, which are considered to be really ‘hot’. “I want to do a bit for the women as well. I want to open a boutique for women where they can pick bridal stuff as well as casuals,” says the designer. Inspired by the grace and substance of the modern Indian Man, AJ blends styles and colours to create that special something.

GLITZ & GLAMOUR

Live-In Fashion

A spectacular out-of-the-box fashion show capturing the power of accessible fashion was unleashed to showcase Live-In’s new collection at the flagship store at Rajouri Garden. Some of the top models of Delhi were spotted with the Live-In attitude showcasing a wide range of fashionwear for men and women. These included denims, trousers, T-shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, shirts, capris etc for all occasions, be it office wear, homewear or partywear.

According to Vinay Reddy, CEO, Live-In, “The concept of exclusive Live-In retail outlets has evolved with the need to provide accessible fashionwear to the Indian youth. The stores express an environment that is flexible, uncluttered, colourful and very trendy, thereby making the entire experience of shopping an enjoyable one.”

Festive collection

For the women who prefer formal wear, Barcode, India’s first branded formal wear will soon offer Delhiites their ‘Festive Season Collection’.

The collection includes a gorgeous range of designer wear tailor-made to suit the Yuletide spirit. Some of the eye-catching stuff are stylised garments such as full sleeve unlined jacket or a three quarter sleeve, collared blouse teamed with a trouser or a skirt.

The clothes have been tastefully fashioned in sift woven stretch fabric. The price range for this collection is between Rs 730 and Rs 1,500. The collection will be showcased in Kaaya, women’s store in South Extension.

Comfy furniture

Usha Lexus has arrived in the market with a new range of classy and comfortable furniture. The exclusive pieces are meant to give your home a perfect blend of beauty, substance and style.

Designed by a team of in-house designers, the collection is both practical and functional. It also includes a variety of utility products to suit an individual’s preference as well as requirements.

Folk artistes wow audience

Mayur Vihar-based cultural group, Arts Media, along with the Bikaner-based URMUL rural health and development trust, organised a cultural evening at Triveni Auditorium last week.

Folk musicians from the Thar performed to a mesmerised audience. The show is a part of an effort to bring these folk singers into the mainstream and impart dignity to their art. The musicians repertoire included folk songs, heroic ballads, devotional songs, mystical rendering of local saints as well as of West Asia.

Ash wows Delhi

Guess who came to set the Capital on fire? The arguably most good-looking girl in the world, Aishwarya Rai, who was in the capital to launch the Dolce Vita Diamond Collection.

Ash’s ‘favourite family’, the Longines have launched a new collection of diamond watches. So like an obedient and caring family member Ms Rai came to promote the collection. She visited two showrooms in South Extension, which was a treat for the Dilliwallas. Right from those still in diapers to those whose hair has been silvered by the hands of time, thronged the shops to catch a glimpse of the beauty.

Needless to say, the photographers had a field day. Pushing, pulling, heaving and striving, they shot the most photogenic woman.

An Adonis show

Delhi was recently witness to an evening devoted to hunks. No, it wasn’t another Full Monty show, but the Grasim Mr International.

To pick the ‘Grasim Best Talent’ and the ‘Grasim Best National Costume’, contestants from various countries were made to romp on the ramps of the National Capital. Bejnan Gars of Cuba walked away with the Best National Costume award while A. Shrifi of Morocco clinched Grasim Best Talent. The final is scheduled to take place in Udaipur on December 15.

Lighting products

Splendid Homes is showcasing Murano crystal pieces as big as four to five feet

Murano is famous for its lighting products. The flawless glass pieces with attractive colours are known all over the world for their craftsmanship. Splendid Homes is showcasing Murano crystal pieces as big as four to five feet from well-known designers like Lugio Moro, Maestri Moranesi and Visotti. The price range of these pieces on display is Rs 700-Rs 1.5 lakh.

Stylish sweaters

The Lacoste collection promises to be the rage with the hep and happening lot.

The polar-fleece jackets in the colours for the season, red, navy and dark grey are reasonably priced at Rs 2,900. The reversible jacket comes for Rs 4,500 and can be reversed to choose between light olive green and black.

Yummy pizza

Pizza Hut has come out with six new flavours to tickle taste buds.

So for all of you who think, bland does not belong to this land, take your pick.