Hong Kong:New boutique from Nuance-Watson & Bally at HKIA

 

Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) and Bally have jointly unveiled the newly refurbished Bally boutique at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) located in Terminal 1 East Hall. The boutique offers customers the full range of men’s and women’s shoes, bags and ready to wear, all designed by Bally Creative Director Brian Atwood renowned for bringing Bally’s rich heritage up to date with stylish, modern allure.

The new Bally store concept supports the principle of creating effortlessly elegant spaces that evoke a sense of sophisticated calm. The natural colour palette of the Bally store plays with the contrast of light and dark surfaces and textures. Brushed bronze displays featuring smoked mirror backdrops are punctuated with sumptuous flint suede shelves and platforms; beautifully showcasing the product. Natural oak hardwood floors are enhanced by rich brown velvet rugs with leather trim. Soft natural boucle fabric sofas, low leather tables with and small square table lamps are used to create a welcoming setting that ensures a truly memorable shopping experience.

The new store was officially opened by Ms. Alessandra Piovesana, Nuance-Watson (HK) Regional Managing Director, North Asia; Mr. Mimmo Mariottini, Bally Global Travel Retail Director; Ms. Eva Tsang, Airport Authority HK General Manager, Retail & AdvertisingBusiness; and Ms. Clarice Au, Nuance-Watson (HK) General Manager,Operations.

In conjunction with the celebration of the boutique re-opening, a special exhibition of Bally’s 19th century archive shoes, all specially brought in from Switzerland, is running in store until mid of September 2009. It offers a wonderful and rare opportunityfor airport customers to see these truly remarkable displays for the first time in any airport in Asia. Debuting with the grand opening event, there was also a sneak preview of Bally’s new Autumn / Winter Collection.

Ms. Alessandra Piovesana said, “We take pride to have establishedBally as one of the all-time best-selling mainstream luxury labels at HKIA and have been meeting our customers’ expectatioinsever since we introduced the brand in 1998. The winning of the new luxury boutique concession among severe competition reflects the commercial success of the brand and it was the best reward of the past ten years of our hard work and dedication to growing the brand at HKIA, with the support of Bally and the Airport Authority. We are committed to continue to satisfying customers in partnership with Bally and ascertain the best exposure and return for the brand at our airport.”

Nuance-Watson (HK) and Bally have enjoyed a long and fruitful working relationship which dated back to the premiere of the brand at HKIA in 1998. Over the years, Nuance-Watson (HK) has achieved remarkable sales performance for Bally. Today, the Bally boutique at HKIA is No. 1 in sales among all Bally travel retail stores worldwide. The new boutique underlines both companies’ commitment in growing the business at HKIA and surpassing travelers’ expectations in airport shopping enjoyment. 

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Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), announced the much awaited list of designers showcasing their collection at the first annual вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ to be held from September 11–13, 2009 at The Grand, New Delhi. Designers will be invited to cover the widest range of men’s fashion – menswear and accessories, under one roof, affording buyers and consumers the widest possible selection of fashion for men. The вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ promises to be a world class event showcasing the very best of Indian talent.

The list of designers is a combination of both established and emerging names across India who will market Indian Men’s Fashion to domestic and international buyers, fashion enthusiasts, media and other industry stakeholders.

The biggest fashion trade event for men will showcase collections of 28 designers on the runway and in the stalls over a span of three action packed days. With a total of 15 shows, the вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ promises to display the very best of Indian men’s fashion industry under one roof at one point in time.

Announcing the names of the participating designers for the вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’, Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “Designers are the core of the fashion industry and play an important role in shaping fashion trends in India. We have received an overwhelming response from the designers who want to participate in the Van Heusen India Mens Week. An eminent jury has drawn up a list consisting of both reputed and budding designers who have the right blend of creativity and commercial viability. I wish all the participating designers the very best as they gear up to participate at the first ever вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’”.

We are extremely happy that India’s best designers have come together for the Van Heusen India Mens Week. It promises to be an excellent forum to showcase talent and creativity in men’s fashion for established and upcoming designers. Van Heusen is committed to building a strong bridge between Indian designers and a legion of brand conscious consumer. We believe the VHIMW will position the brand clearly in the Men’s fashion space.” said Mr Shital Mehta, Chief Operating Office, Van Heusen.

Participating designers:
1. Abraham & Thakore
2. ANKY m
3. Ashish N Soni
4. Aslam Khan
5. Ezma
6. Fightercock by Abhishek Gupta & Nandita Basu
7. Gaurav Gupta
8. Gunjan & Rahul
9. Himmat Singh
10. JJ Valaya
11. Kotwara by Meera & Muzaffar Ali
12. Manoviraj Khosla
13. Narendra Kumar Ahmed
14. Nitin Bal Chauhan
15. Priyadarshini Rao
16. Rajesh Pratap Singh
17. Rajvi Mohan
18. Ravi Bajaj
19. Rina Dhaka
20. Rocky S
21. Rohit Bal
22. Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna
23. Samant Chauhan
24. Shantanu & Nikhil
25. Siddartha Tytler
26. Tarun Tahiliani
27. Vijay Arora
28. Zubair Kirmani

Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Van Heusen are set to change the dynamics of the Indian fashion landscape, with the first seriously exclusive fashion week JUST for men. FDCI made the formal announcement of its first annual вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ and unveiled the logo of the forthcoming event recently. This was followed by auditions to identify and shortlist Male models to walk the ramp at the first вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’. The вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ positions India as the 4th Fashion Capital of the World to host an independent Men’s Week.
 

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India:FDCI to showcase 28 of India's best designers @ VHIMW

 

Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), announced the much awaited list of designers showcasing their collection at the first annual вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ to be held from September 11–13, 2009 at The Grand, New Delhi. Designers will be invited to cover the widest range of men’s fashion – menswear and accessories, under one roof, affording buyers and consumers the widest possible selection of fashion for men. The вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ promises to be a world class event showcasing the very best of Indian talent.

The list of designers is a combination of both established and emerging names across India who will market Indian Men’s Fashion to domestic and international buyers, fashion enthusiasts, media and other industry stakeholders.

The biggest fashion trade event for men will showcase collections of 28 designers on the runway and in the stalls over a span of three action packed days. With a total of 15 shows, the вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ promises to display the very best of Indian men’s fashion industry under one roof at one point in time.

Announcing the names of the participating designers for the вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’, Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “Designers are the core of the fashion industry and play an important role in shaping fashion trends in India. We have received an overwhelming response from the designers who want to participate in the Van Heusen India Mens Week. An eminent jury has drawn up a list consisting of both reputed and budding designers who have the right blend of creativity and commercial viability. I wish all the participating designers the very best as they gear up to participate at the first ever вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’”.

We are extremely happy that India’s best designers have come together for the Van Heusen India Mens Week. It promises to be an excellent forum to showcase talent and creativity in men’s fashion for established and upcoming designers. Van Heusen is committed to building a strong bridge between Indian designers and a legion of brand conscious consumer. We believe the VHIMW will position the brand clearly in the Men’s fashion space.” said Mr Shital Mehta, Chief Operating Office, Van Heusen.

Participating designers:
1. Abraham & Thakore
2. ANKY m
3. Ashish N Soni
4. Aslam Khan
5. Ezma
6. Fightercock by Abhishek Gupta & Nandita Basu
7. Gaurav Gupta
8. Gunjan & Rahul
9. Himmat Singh
10. JJ Valaya
11. Kotwara by Meera & Muzaffar Ali
12. Manoviraj Khosla
13. Narendra Kumar Ahmed
14. Nitin Bal Chauhan
15. Priyadarshini Rao
16. Rajesh Pratap Singh
17. Rajvi Mohan
18. Ravi Bajaj
19. Rina Dhaka
20. Rocky S
21. Rohit Bal
22. Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna
23. Samant Chauhan
24. Shantanu & Nikhil
25. Siddartha Tytler
26. Tarun Tahiliani
27. Vijay Arora
28. Zubair Kirmani

Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Van Heusen are set to change the dynamics of the Indian fashion landscape, with the first seriously exclusive fashion week JUST for men. FDCI made the formal announcement of its first annual вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ and unveiled the logo of the forthcoming event recently. This was followed by auditions to identify and shortlist Male models to walk the ramp at the first вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’. The вЂVan Heusen India Mens Week’ positions India as the 4th Fashion Capital of the World to host an independent Men’s Week.
 

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USA:Williamson-Dickie & Daystone conclude licensing deal

 

Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. and Daystone International announced the completion of their licensing partnership. For nine years, Daystone International held the license for Dickies fashion headwear, caps and cold weather knit headwear.

Daystone International, a wholly owned subsidiary of San Sun Hat and Cap Co. Ltd, has been a strong licensee for Dickies. The company will continue to fulfill Dickies licensed orders through 2009. Daystone International will also continue operations in Atlanta through December 2009. Following that, the company’s new headquarters will be located in Roselle, IL, a suburb of Chicago.

Dickies is not currently accepting proposals for a new licensing partner in headwear and cold weather accessories.

Since its beginnings in Fort Worth, Texas in 1922, the Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company has grown from a humble manufacturer of bib overalls into a global brand powerhouse, with DICKIES work pants, shirts, denim, outerwear, school uniforms, outdoor gear, medical and chefs apparel and an extensive licensing program offering sturdy head-to-toe clothing options for hardworking men and women of all ages, professions, regions and interests.

Daystone is a worldwide manufacturer and importer of a wide variety of caps including fully decorated and blank products for retail and advertising specialty channels 

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India:Van Heusen COO to discuss about need for men’s fashion week

 

Creating a milestone in the world of Men’s Fashion, Van Heusen, the country’s leading lifestyle brand has tied up with FDCI, India’s national body promoting Fashion & Design to create the Van Heusen India Men’s Week, the annual conclave for men’s fashion in India.

The Van Heusen India Men’s Week will see the first world class event showcasing the best of the best designers from across the country. To be held in Delhi from the 11th to 13th September 2009.

Shital Mehta, COO Van Heusen to discuss the following:

•Van Heusen having taken the initiative for the first men’s fashion week in India
•Its relevance in India
•Need for a men’s fashion week
•Scope of men’s fashion in India
•How Men’s Fashion has evolved over the years.
•Their tie up with FDCI and the Brand's gain from it.
•Brand's other expansion plans and business strategies.

As COO of Van Heusen, he heads the Van Heusen SBU, with complete P&L and people accountabilities.

He joined Madura Garments in 2000 and has successfully led the transformation of Van Heusen from leading Wholesale-led Men’s FORMAL SHIRT brand into Premium, Retail led LIFESTYLE BRAND for Men, Women and Youth.  

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India:Lakme Studio presents вЂA Canvas Of Change’

 

LakmГ© Salon, expert in beauty services, launched a first of its kind premium LakmГ© Studio in the capital, at Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar. It comes with an array of new services and a delightful experience, bringing the finest skin experts and hair designers including Manish Malkotia and Jatin Kapoor. Spacious with special arenas dedicated to the services offered, entering the domain of avant-garde, the launch also saw exclusive beauty services like innovative nail services and a dedicated bridal section.

вЂCanvas of Change’ an inspiring initiative at the launch, saw a wall of impressions inscribed by celebrities and renowned personalities penning their вЂexperience of change’ with a palette of vibrant LakmГ© cosmetics. It also saw the unveiling of the interactive art canvas in a unique performance by Victoria, a famous Russian artist who fuses the art forms of dancing and painting.

With a vision to be the ultimate destination salon for women, LakmГ© Studio promises a complete and a pleasurable experience. From the welcome to the au revoir, it is truly a transformational journey!

Sharing his thoughts on the new launch, Mr. Anil Chopra, Chief Executive Officer, Lakmé Lever Pvt Ltd said “The Lakmé Studio reiterates Lakmé’s belief and commitment towards offering a holistic beauty experience encompassing a wide range of high quality beauty products and professional services by the finest beauty and hair experts. With Lakmé Studio, we partner the new age Indian women to realize her individual creative expression of beauty. An unparalleled, exclusive experience of services delivered with expertise is our promise”.

Adding on to this, Shilpa Sinha, Chief Marketing Officer, LakmГ© Lever Pvt. Ltd. said “In line with the excellent quality of services, LakmГ© Studio now offers a brand new look and feel. The new uniforms created exclusively for LakmГ© Studio by designer Hemant Sagar adds to the entire experience. Our design inspiration to create a new dynamic representation of the global Indian woman was rooted in the вЂmandala’ concept which represents wholeness.

The geometry of the mandala, the order and the symmetry resonates with energy. We have also tied up with Nail Spa, that uses the latest nail technology from USA to bring a bouquet of exciting services like nail extensions and nail art. Lakmé Studio will now set a new code of relationship with our customers, professional yet warm and truly personalized. I am sure that the contemporary Indian women in Delhi will be elated to now have the choice of a world class salon experience in her city!”

LakmГ© Salon has a range of the latest beauty and grooming services in the areas of hair styling, skin care, beauty and nail services.
 

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India:Chiraag Dattani’s Design Studio in Juhu, Mumbai

 

Chiraag Dattani launches his Design Studio at Juhu. It showcases a unique, highly personal and extravagant Men's designer wear collection styled in Indian ethnic essence. His label has a trademark of exquisite embroidery, fine finish and cleans contemporary styling, ensuring classic garments. The first collection launching this festive season is characterized by pure fabrics such as Cotton, linens, Silk and heavy Brocades.

The ethnic wear comprises with touch of Indian colours taste like red, green, maroons etc and it is price friendly. His traditional wedding collection comprises of heavy brocades and silk fabric with subtle colours touch like gold, silver and bronze.

Chiraag Dattani, Creative Designer turned Entrepreneur, created a niche of his own and is flagging off his exclusive boutique in Mumbai. An alumnus of Parsons School of Design in New York, 1998, he majored with a degree in Applied Science in Fashion Design. He started as assistant designer with the Pioneer of American Fashion–Halston, in their Knitwear division and then joined as a technical designer at the Roussos Apparel Group, a renowned women’s clothing manufacturing company in New York.

His panache and originality, and exquisite sense of style, combine with impeccable garment construction to create stunningly simple yet dramatic results. His label has a trademark of exquisite embroidery, fine finish and clean contemporary styling, ensuring classic garments. Clothes that are reminiscent of Antique India while retaining a contemporary style.

His ability to amalgamate his soulful Indian heritage with true urban influences has been the foundation of his design ideology. Simplicity with absolutely clean and fuss free lines have been the hallmark of his creations. He launched his own magnificent Design label "CHIRAAG DATTANI" in 2001, with the broad realization that there is a dearth of quality, well fitted clothing with impressive blend of Traditional and Ethnic Men’s Designer wear in the Indian market.

His collection is a mix of traditional and cultural touch of Indian essence, exclusivity that is tailor made and yet economical with the latest trends in the global world as his collection is inspired by various sources like the Royal Indian Heritage, Classic Italian cuts.

He successfully retailed his brand “Chiraag Dattani” at India’s leading fashion stores like Kimaya Fashions, Mogra, Czar (Mumbai), Aura (Nagpur), and Kimera (Bangalore) Elahe and Origins (Hyderabad).
 

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