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WtzupKochi City Awards 2016

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The second installment of the city awards for Kochi, Wtzupkochi City Awards 2016 presented by Tata Tiago and styled by Indigo Nation in association with The New Indian Express . ONE TV HD, Air Arabia, Red FM Cochin , Time Ads , ASDA and FWD Media House took place at Hotel Crowne Plaza on December 18th 2016 all of the city coming together to celebrate Kochi and its many facets. The city awards is the only one of its kind for Kochi and was a venture to identify Kochi’s favorite spots and show off the best the city has to offer. The categories varied from favorite food joints, to shopping outlets and talents.

The voting process of Wtzupkochi City Awards 2016 was open to all, and over 4 Lakh Kochiites voted to choose their event as compared to the 60,000 that voted last year. In dazzling battle for the top position in twenty three categories, nominees and went head to head since October 7 2016 to be chosen as Kochi’s favourite through the wtzupcity.com website. The second Wtzupkochi city awards presented by Tata Tiago and styled by Indigo Nation, set a milestone in Kochi’s progress and were a grand event that paid tribute to the talents in the city.

The event started off on a musical note with the band The Free Fall performing their original compositions followed by a few words by Mathew Antony, Director of FWD Media House about the event itself. The first three categories of awards were given away by Karthik Krishnan, Zonal Manager of Tata Motors and Babu Mangat, Head of Operations of Indigo Nation. The first category was Changemaker of Kochi, won by Kochi Metro Rail and was received by Mr. Hari, Additional GM, KMRL. This was followed by the award for the favorite college campus, won by Maharaja’s college and the award was received by Professor N L Beena, Principal of Maharaja’s college. The third category was for Kochi’s favorite Residents Association won by Panampilly Nagar Residents Association and was accepted by Hansa Johny, President Panampilly Nagar Residents association.

The second set of awards was presented by actors Anson Paul and John Kaippallil, Teddy Johns from Red FM and Arun Balachandrana, Vice Chairman of FWD Media House. Kochi’s favorite café category was won by Tonico Café and the award was accepted by Mr.Tony Jose, CEO and founder of the café. The award for the favorite bakery was received by Mr. Biju Joseph, the Managing Director of Navya Bakers.

The third set of awards given by Ganesh Raj, Anarkali Marikar and Arun Kurien (Anandam fame) and Divya Mary Cyriac, Director of FWD Media House. The category for favorite Lunch spot was won by Ootupura, and was received by Mr.Madhu PA, Managing Director of Ootupura. The category of favorite non vegetarian restaurant was won by Paragon Hotel and the award was received by V.Rajesh, the corporate head of Paragon Hotels. The category of Kochi’s favorite gang was won by the facebook group Eat Kochi Eat and it was received by Mr. Karthik Murali, founder and admin. PVR Cinemas received the award as Kochi’s favorite theater and it was received by Nikhil Sebin Sunny, Duty Manager at PVR Cinemas. Kochi’s favorite spa was won by Aroma Thai for the second time and the award was received by the store manager John George.

Actress Muthumani, Anthony George, F&B Manager of Hotel Crowne Plaza and Divya Mary Cyriac, Director of FWD Media House gave away the next set of awards. The category of favorite salon was won by Toni & Guy and the award was received by Sheikh Adam, Store Manager of Toni and Guy. The award for favorite shopping experience was won by Lulu Hypermarket and the award was received by Mr Madhan and Mr Joe, Deputy General Manager of Lulu Hypermarket.

Actor Vinay Forrt, S A Noushad, Director of One TV and Mathew Antony gave away the awards for the next set of winners. This included Kochi’s favorite gym which was won by Fun Family Fitness and was received by Anil Marakkar, Managing Director of Fun Fam Fitness. The category for Kochi’s favorite adventure club was won by Redrawlife and the award was received by Joel K, Redrawlife. The award for Kochi’s favorite CSR was won by Subash Scaria, Chief Operating Office, VPS Lakeshore.

The categories of Kochi’s favorite builder and band were given away by actress Aparna Balamurali and Datta Naikanavare, Chief Brand Manger of Indigo Nation. Skyline Builders won the award of Kochi’s favorite builder and it was received by Mr.Verghese P.A., Vice president, Marketing, Skyline builders. The award for Kochi’s favorite band was won by Thaikkudam Bridge for the second time in a row and the award was received by Gayathri, wife of Vipin Lal and Rashmi, wife of Anish Krishnan. Vinay Forrt, along with Aparna Balamurali and Datta Naikkanavare presented the award for Kochi’s favorite instagrammer to Thasveer Muhammed.

The winner with maximum referral was given a ticket to UAE from Air Arabia by actors Sharanya Ramachandran and Vishak Nair. The maximum referral winner of Wtzupkochi City Awards 2016 was Riswin M Habeeb, while Ansal CA was the maximum referral winner of FWD Lifestyle Awards 2016.

WtzupKochi City Awards 2016 was presented by Tata Tiago along with style partner Indigo Nation and venue partner Crowne Plaza Kochi, in association with The New Indian Express, ONE TV HD, Air Arabia, Red FM Cochin, Time Ads, ASDA and FWD Media House. The WtzupKochi City Awards is one of the biggest celebrations of Kochi. It is a platform for the public to appreciate the hard work of many people who are making Kochi an exciting destination, and the goodwill was evident throughout the event with many touching moments and speeches. With an innovative promotional activity using the currently viral Mannequin Challenge amidst the never stopping city, the event managed to pique the public’s interest. With an easy to use voting process and a scintillating event, the WtzupKochi City Awards 2016 was a successful initiative. The annual awards will continue with the support it has garnered to keep celebrating Kochi’s Favorites.

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Celebrity Muses at Lakme Fashion Week 2024

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Celebrities from Bollywood create a lot of buzz every year when they appear in fashion shows as the faces of up-and-coming or established designers in the nation. Lakme Fashion Week is one such event where a large number of Bollywood designers participate. As anticipated, the LFW roster this year had a number of well-known names and was stylish as well. Numerous well-known figures, including Madhuri Dixit and Ananya Panday, sashayed down the ramp. Let’s examine a few of the most well-known figures seen this season on the ramp.

Ananya Pandey

Ananya Panday looked amazing on the catwalk as she paired an off-the-shoulder black petal dress with high-rise leather boots. Wearing a long ponytail and walking confidently, she looked stunning for designer Rahul Mishra.

Aditya Roy Kapur and Janhvi Kapoor

Walking for fashion brand Kalki, Janhvi Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur took the show on the road. Aditya Roy Kapur was spotted wearing a black sherwani with embellishments, while Janhvi Kapoor sported an off-the-shoulder silk shirt and a maroon mermaid skirt.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit wore a gorgeous black floral co-ord set with a stylish blazer that gave off business woman vibes for Ranna Gill. She accessorized with modest locks and maroon lips for a neutral makeup look. 

Shanaya Kapoor

On the other hand, Shanaya Kapoor was spotted walking the ramp for Anamika Khanna while sporting an oversized white shirt with embroidered details and high-rise boots.

Tripti Dimri

Tripti Dimri graced the ramp for Shantnu and Nikhil donning an exquisite floor-length silver skirt paired with a sleeveless black top, a chic belt, and a magnificent set of hand gloves. 

Tapsee Pannu

As she walked for Gauri & Nainika, Tapsee Pannu was also seen on the ramp wearing a gorgeous bodycon gown with a mermaid cut end.

Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora spun around in a gorgeous pastel lehenga adorned with golden flower embroidery while she walked the Lakme Fashion Week runway for Anushka Reddy.

Rakul Preet

Rakul Preet, the newest bride in town, was also spotted on the ramp, walking for Ritika Mirchandani while sporting a white crop top and a skirt with a high thigh slit.

Aditi Rao Hydari

In Nirmooha’s ‘Ekatra’ collection, Aditi Rao Hydari embodies royalty as she explores individualism with dark purple coordinated outfits embellished with geometric designs and a dash of shine. 

Divya Khosla

In Rajdeep Ranawat’s opulent ‘Nizam’ collection, which is made of silk and features vintage accents, Divya Khosla looks stunning. The collection is inspired by the grandeur of Lucknow and the royal jewels of Hyderabad.  

Sara Ali Khan

Varun Chakkilam’s ‘Lenora’ collection, which combines modern style with Hyderabadi cultural aspects in pearl grey embroidered lehengas, features Sara Ali Khan flashing burn marks.

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Lakme Fashion Week Day 2 Highlights

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From March 13 to 17, Lakme Fashion Week was held at the famous Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, which is situated in the center of the Bandra Kurla Complex. Lakme Fashion Week 2024 covered every genre, with an insightful and diverse list of designers showcasing their work. Collections included haute couture, street style, country wear, gothic vampire inspired, 1800s cowboy tribes, Indian bridal, Venetian tea party, and Victorian gowns. It’s time to break down some of the major SS’24 fashion trends as fashion week just ended. Sustainable Fashion Day, held on Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week in collaboration with FDCI, featured some incredibly stunning runway looks. 

Til, Yavi, and Inca’s Collection

With their current collection, Inca, Til, and Yavi showcased sustainable design with clothing that promised both unparalleled comfort and glamour. In her role as Inca India’s show stopper, actor Dia Mirza dominated the show. Wearing an opulent all-black suit from their “Love is a Verb” collection, Mirza strutted down the runway. The collection complemented the concept of the event and was influenced by traditional artisan skills and repurposed materials.

Gaurang Shah’s Designs in Pink Hues

Gaurang’s “Gulaal” Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Festive collection. Lehengas and sarees with long-forgotten embroidery, such as Mochi, Parsi Gada, Petite Point, Kasuti, Phulkari, Kutch, and Kashmiri, were featured in the collection in the adaptable color pink.

Tea Cultures of the World x Chola 

With a focus on inclusivity and authenticity, Chola by Sohaya Misra and Tea Culture of the World honoured the merging of fashion and tea culture, embodying confidence, individualism, and empowerment. The collection’s runway was lit up by actresses Neha Dhupia and Konkona Sensharma’s stunning walks in black and white costumes.

U’Core by Urvashi Kaur

In Urvashi Kaur’s U’Core, contrasting selvedges were prominently featured. Her mother, Anupama Singh, along with notable models like Ratna Pathak Shah, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, Mallika Dua, Faraz Ansani, Shweta Tripathi, and Santanu Hazarika, showcased the collection’s artistry through stitch line details and hand block printing.

R|Elan X JJV Kapurthala

On Day 2 of Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakme Fashion Week, style and sustainability were guaranteed by the R|Elan X JJV Kapurthala collection. JJV incorporates ethical practices into its design philosophy in a seamless manner, improving garment performance and decreasing textile waste.

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Sparkling Day 1 : Lakme Fashion Week

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With the much awaited Lakme Fashion Week held in the nation’s capital in association with the FDCI, fashion week is officially underway. Every year, people in the apparel business and fashion aficionados alike look forward to this event.

For almost 25 years, Lakme Fashion Week has been creating legendary displays, and there are no plans to stop. The first day of the five-day event featured a star-studded lineup at the runways, including Jim Sarbh, Hina Khan, and Alaya F in addition to Kalki Koechlin.

The Ramp Walk of Karishma Tanna

Karishma Tanna stunned on the catwalk with her stunning INIFD Launchpad ensemble. The “Scoop” actress turned heads with her gorgeous all-black Yashi Gada costume.

“A Periwinkle Wednesday” Collection by SWGT

The most intriguing collection from SWGT is undoubtedly “A Periwinkle Wednesday,” which takes its cues from the designer’s first iteration of love. The compilation honors love in all its tender, humorous, poetic, entrancing, and even frivolous forms.

Launch of a Magazine

The 2024–25 Fashion X Beauty Lakmē Fashion Week Trend Edition, designed by Peclers Paris, was also unveiled on the first day. The trend journal offered a preview of what to expect from the next fashion season via the eyes of multi-cultural trend forecasters.

The “Sun and Moon” Collection by Archana Rao

The “Sun and Moon” collection by Archana Rao was incredibly fascinating since it celebrates the natural harmony between the sun and moon while simultaneously emphasizing their striking contrasts.

The Most Recent Collection of Rajesh Pratap

The collection by La Martina X Rajesh Pratap Singh pays homage to the close relationship between Polo and Jaipur. The designs successfully highlighted the city’s rich cultural heritage and close connections to the game.

Samant Chauhan’s Collection of Ice Watches

Designer Samant Chauhan’s “Ice Watch” showcased superb craftsmanship and creative use of embroidery and shapes. Whites and blues, layers and ruffles, and a tonne of volume made up the mood board. Jim Sarbh, an actor, walked for Chauhan wearing all-white clothing.

A cocktail collection by Geisha Designs

Paras and Shalini, the designer team at Geisha Designs, served up cocktail and evening wear for men and women for the first time that day. Alaya F, a teenage actress who was observed wearing a lavishly embroidered pant and bustier combo, was chosen as their show stopper. 

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