The premium luxury E-commerce portal Rocknshop.com powered by the multi-brand retail store Kitsch presented an evening full of splendour, magnificence and grandeur in collaboration with Blue Bar at the Taj Palace in the capital. The event witnessed turnouts from the cream of the crop from across the city for an exclusive line-up of high fashion brands like Victoria Beckham, Sophia Webster, Hanley Mellon and Bibhu Mohapatra. What made this preview stand out from the rest was that it moved away from the usual evening wear and gowns embracing a fresh approach to dressing effortlessly by introducing daywear. The Pre-Fall and Fall 2015 collections of the brands were also put up on a silent auction enabling guests to shop for these iconic brands. The evening was complete with exotic drinks and complementing food set against an English garden decor. Take a look at these pictures to get the scoop.
The Swedish multinational retail brand H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB popularly known as H&M is all set to open its doors in India come fall. The first store is scheduled to open in September spread across 25000 square ft at Select Citywalk Mall in the capital’s Saket area. The recently held press preview offered a sneak peek into the brand’s line-up for the Indian market. Here’s everything you should be looking out for.
#1 Fall/Winter clothing for men and women
H&M, needless to say, is all about sophisticated style when it comes to apparel for men and women. Men must look out for their winter jackets in shades of grey and beige along with knitted jumpers and tan trousers.
Bomber jackets for women with a glittery twist, leather skirts and dresses are the must-haves for women from their fall collection.
#2 Accessories
There is finally a brand in India offering gloves for winter, that we were absolutely in love with. Neckpieces, wrist cuffs, hats and bags in different colours and styles were other accessories that made the cut for us.
Men can finally get their hands on to decent bowties, glasses and belts with H&M’s India’s collection.
#3 Shoes, shoes and shoes
Breaking away from the usual heels and stilettoes, H&M India’s footwear collection for women had puffy knee-high boots, ankle length boots and strappy wedges. Chic brogues and oxford shoes filled the shoe shelves in the men’s department.
#4 Simply fashion!
Lastly, H&M India’s press preview was made of nothing but style; effortless, chic, dapper, edgy, sharp and glamourous fashion that will make you feel like strutting down the streets of the city dressed in their clothes from head to toe.
Watch this space for more updates on their store launch and collections.
Sticking to the stereotypes around our beautiful capital city, here’s a list of a few phrases that best describe the most popular markets in Delhi. Take a look.
The Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15 (AIFW) may have come to an end but the style inspiration has just begun. While the designers and the stylists were seen pushing the boundaries on the runway, the fash frat and style enthusiasts were supporting the event by turning up in fabulous outfits upping the fashion quotient. We’ve put together an assemblage of street style looks from AIFW for all-year-long inspiration just for ya’ll. We spotted off-duty models, bloggers, buyers, fashion editors and many fashion-lovers sporting style as their badge of honour. Bright colours, crop tops, floral gowns, ripped denims, prints, scarves, skirts and statement jewellery dominated street fashion, here are the pictures.
With summer knocking on our doorstep it’s time to bring those shorts out. Look preppy, playful and comfortable with this easy-going look. Pick out your favourite pair of shorts and team it with a casual shirt. Pair your look with statement accessories, an arm clutch and add a pop of colour on your lips. Keep it casual with flats and minimal make-up. Here’s our outfit of the week inspired look from street style spotted at the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15.
Slick, smooth and glossy hair pulled back into ponytails and hair accessorised with scarves dominated the runway on the last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15. Take a look.
Neat and sleek is the trick
Designers Shweta Kapur, Sneha Arora and Amalraj Sengupta opted for neatly scrunched ponytails that perfectly complimented their elegant collections on the last day of the extravaganza.
Scarves tied as turbands
Models looked stunning walking down the ramp in beautifully crafted head scarves for designer duo Ashima Leena’s ethnic collection.
The grand finale of the Amazon India Fashion was a historical moment as 25 A-list designers from the fraternity got together to showcase 50 outfits to pay an ode to ‘Crafts of India’. Designers opted for unique headgears, scarves tied as turbans, caps with intricate mirror work and maang tikkas.
Neatly clenched hair in ponytails, African headgears, colourful scarves and simple-pulled back hair were some of the looks that ruled the runway. Here’s a quick look at the best hair-styling trends that were most prominent on the fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week.
#1 Puffs and ponytails
On day four of the Amazon India Fashion Week, Designers Pratima Pandey, Sahil Kochhar and Nikhita opted for high puffs with ponytails complement their collections.
#2 Tribal headgears, scarfs and braided hairbands
Designer Pia Pauro’s collection ‘Riders on the storm’ went a step away from the usual where models were seen wearing African tribal feathery headgears which were an absolute treat to the eye. Designer Sonam Dubal went for colourful scarfs tied as turbands for her collection that consisted of a mix of reds, fuchsia and orange whereas designer label Virtues by Viral, Ashish & Vikrant used braided hairband and accessories to complete their military inspired look.
#3 Twists and buns
Models looked stunning in Scottish caps and hair tied into twisted buns on the sides walking the ramp for designer Aneeth Arora. Neatly tied accessorised-buns were donned by models showcasing the collections of Designers Poonam Bhagat and Sonam Dubal.
#4 Half-scrunched hair
Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva kept it simple staying true to its collection with half-scrunched hair to the back secured with a small hair tie. Whereas designer Gaurav Gupta chose long front flicks and high buns for the models showcasing his metallic collection.
The fourth day of Amazon India Fashion Week witnessed a wide variety of design aesthetics starting from ethnic to redefined military-chic. Designers including Sahil Kochhar, Pia Pauro, Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva, Péro by Aneeth Arora and Gaurav Gupta put the best of their collections on the runway. Here’s a sneak peek into the Day 4 of Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15.
Designer Nikhita opened the fourth day of the event for her label Mynah designs by showcasing meticulously structured, neatly sculpted outfits whereas designer Pratima Pandey put together a lineup comprising separates in flowy silhouettes paired together in earthy tones, prints and gold embellishments. Designer Sahil Kochhar broke away from his usual ecru-colour palette and displayed intricately-made winter garments in shades of green, pink, black and blue.
Designer Pia Pauro’s collection ‘Riders on the storm’ was an amalgamation of immaculately laser-cut evening dresses in shades of orange, mint, blue and white styled perfect with complementing headgears.
Military-chic made quite the statement on the fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week. Designer label Virtues by Viral, Ashish & Vikrant showcased an ethnic version of a military-inspired collection while designer Aneeth Arora displayed a rather playful and androgynous collection inspired by redefined military uniforms for her label Péro.
Designer Ruchika Sachdeva for the label Bodice put together an assemblage of technically constructed garments in shades of indigo, copper, rust and white.
Designer Sonam Dubal’s collection was a blend of ikats and oriental influences in colours like fuchsia, orange, blue, brick and gold.
Designer Poonam Bhagat showcased edgy silhouettes with fine line drawings in shades of ivory, cobalt, black and orange.
Designer Gaurav Gupta concluded the fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week with his metallic collection comprising shades of green, grey, plum and black. The lineup was made of metallic jerseys, neoprene and suede.
The third day of Amazon India Fashion Week was all about the wintery palette with subtle eyes, luminous skin and earthy tones. Here is an insight into everything we loved about beauty and make-up at day three of the Amazon India Fashion Week.
#1 Modern take on smokey eyes
Designers Paromita Banerjee and Tanvi Kedia took a modern take on the classic smokey eyes by highlighting the inner corners using a touch of gold. The gold seemed to have perfectly blended into the grey stone blue eyeshadow above the eyelid and into the lower lash line.
#2 R for red, R for retro!
Red lips were prominent throughout the first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week and they appeared yet again on the third day, but with a retro spin. Designers Anupama Dayal, Sanchita and Namrata Joshpuria made a statement with soft subtle kohl eyes keeping the focus only on the perfectly sculpted rusty red lips.
#3 Luminescent skin
The third day of Amazon India Fashion Week was all about dewy, luminescent skin with just a hint of blush for a natural flushed glow. Models had flawlessly radiant looking skin with soft highlights, contoured and structured cheeks that appeared fresh and romantic.
Immaculately clenched hair, serpentine tresses, simple straight hair and gothic emo looks dominated the runway on day three at the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15. Here’s a quick look on the best hair-styling trends that were most prominent on the ramp.
#1 Tidy ponytails
Designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi opted for neat ponytails for their collection ‘Rouge Minerale’ which perfectly complimented the reds, arctic pink and sapphire blue silhouettes on the other hand designers Tanvi Kedia and Paromita Banerjee also went for neatly clenched ponytails for their traditional collections ‘Jama ’and ‘Boro part 2’ respectively.
#2 Serpentine tresses
The models looked stunning walking down the ramp for designer Rina Singh’s artistic pieces under the label ‘EKA’ and label 11.11 in open wavy tresses on the third day of the Amazon India Fashion Week.
#3 Go Emo
Designer Sanchita opted for something different by giving an ‘emo look’ to her models dressed up in leopard and floral print outfits.
#4 Open Locks
Designer Anupama Dayal presented her ethnic yet contemporary collection where models were seen wearing maang tikkas and head scarves with long front locks.
#5 Straight middle-part hair
Designer Namrata Joshipura went simple with straight middle-parted hair complementing her strong, powerful and feminine collection for her collection showcased at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15
Take a look at the highlights of the third day of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter’ 15
Day three at the Amazon India Fashion Week kicked off with designer Paromita Banerjee’s collection ‘Boro Part 2′. An extension to her previous autumn/winter’ 13 collection, this lineup showcased a beautiful amalgamation of hand-woven fabrics involving various textures, techniques and intricate designs.
Designer Tanvi Kedia’s collection ‘Jama’, represented the journey of a traveller’s adventures through India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Saris, lehengas, shararas, kurtas and skirts comprising a vivid color palette with traditional hues were the highlights of the collection.
‘Seekers Keepers’ by designer Rina Singh represented a fabulous ensemble borrowing inspiration from stories across the world, small villages, big cities, travellers, socialites and many more under the label ‘EKA’. From the purest beiges to deep mahogany, the collection displayed tremendous artwork in terms of designs and silhouettes.
Next in line was Armor by 11:11. People from all walks of life walked down the ramp in just the right shades for winter with drapes in black and gold featuring armor jackets, lace dresses and unique silhouettes.
Designer Sanchita’s line was all about celebrating the feminine spirit manifested through romantic influences along with leopard and floral prints with a hint of ikat! Clean androgynous lines combined with artisanal techniques were prominent throughout the lineup.
Taking inspiration from the monuments of Delhi, Designer Anupama Dayal presented the collection ‘Jamali Kamali’. Shades of sandstone, ecru, tones of red, ochre and of pale blue with a slight touch of a Bohemian element made this collection stand out.
Taking inspiration from ‘Nyx’ – also known as the Greek goddess of night Designer Namrata Joshipura’s collection was made of deeper hues like marigold orange, deep red, ruby, ocean green and golds. She dedicated the collection to the Indian Women’s Hockey team that recently won the Hockey World League.
Concluding the third day of the Amazon India Fashion Week was the designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi with their collection ‘Rouge Minerale’. Reds, arctic pinks, sapphire blues and greys dominated the runway with impeccably crafted silhouettes.
Beachy Bohemian curls, neatly teased hair, fuss-free buns, and simple straight hair dominated the ramp on the second day at the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15. Here’s a sneak peak into the hairstyling trends that were prominent on the runway at day two of AIFW.
#1 Teased hair
Designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna opened the second day of the 25th edition of the Amazon India Fashion Week by unveiling their collection ‘An early frost’ with models walking the ramp in neatly tied hair with teased puffs to enhance the overall impact of their structured outfits.
#2 Beachy Bohemian curls
Designer duo Hemant and Nandita and designer Pallavi Mohan opted for loose Boho curls for their collections. They accessorised the model’s beachy locks with hats and floral retro bands.
#3 Tidy buns
Designer Samant Chauhan chose fuss-free neat buns to complement his collection that represented purity and divine energy.
#4 Messy fishtail braids
Designers Malini Ramani and Rina Dhaka presented their edgy and dazzling collections with models walking the catwalk in side-swept messy fishtail braids.
#5 Straight middle-part hair
Staying true to their design philosophy ‘simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication’, designer duo Abraham and Thakore went for straight hair with a middle-parting accessorised with monochrome clips on either sides of the parting on the second day of the Amazon India Fashion Week Day.
The 25th edition of Amazon India Fashion Week kicked off with designer Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection ‘The Best Medicine is Laughter’ celebrating the efforts of medical practitioners and paying a tribute to them. The day followed with designers like Anju Modi, Kavita Bhartia, JJ Valaya and more showcasing their collections. Here’s everything you need to know.
Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection ‘The Best Medicine is Laughter’ paid a tribute to professionals associated with healthcare. The runway was surprisingly decked with beds in a hospital-like setting and models walked down the ramp donning monochromes, checks, prints, separates all in black and white paired with cat-eye glasses and a pop of red on the lips.
Designer Nikasha’s collection ‘Ruby’ presented ethnic clothes with a touch of fusion in shades of white, bright yellow and red with gold detailing and accessories.
Designer Payal Singhal’s collection titled ‘A French Love Song’ showcased a hint of pastel with subtle embellishments and their dreamy affair with Chantilly lace.
Designer Kavita Bhartia’s collection was all about shades of white, rouge pink, mustard and blue displayed through modern sculpted silhouettes and intricate handwork.
Borrowing a page from a modern fairytale, Designer Anju Modi’s collection was a treat to the eyes. The models walked the catwalk sporting shoes with wings and angelic crowns breaking away from the usual for this collection titled ‘how to write a fairytale’ on the first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week.
Concluding the first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week was designer JJ Valaya’s collection ‘The Bolshoi Bazaar’. The lineup was inspired by a unique combination of the Indian and Russian cultures. The subtle sense of grandeur and drama came together in multiple silhouettes that embraced the spirit of India in a whole new manner.
If you are new to the city and are wondering what to do especially when it comes to the nightlife in Delhi NCR, may be this guide will help you. For all the night-crawlers, here’s where all you can hang out when the sun goes down in and around the capital.
The beautiful city of Delhi is famous for its swanky roads, high-end malls, plush offices and the metro stations buzzing with commuters. Whether you love to get enveloped in the silence at the Lotus Temple or want to beat your hunger pangs with the amazing street food, Delhi has all the necessary ingredients to make you fall in love with it. With the beautiful historical richness along with the vibrant and energetic nightlife in Delhi, here’s what all one must-try to make their stay here worthwhile.
Nightlife in Delhi NCR
Take a quick look at our list of the most mesmerising places in and around the capital that you can visit after the sun goes down.
1. Monument watch
India Gate
The magnificent India gate located astride the Rajpath is bound to bring out that patriotic feel in you especially after the sunset. What’s more is the majestic view of the Rashtrapati Bhawan standing opposite with fountains nearby lit with coloured lights.
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Akshardham Temple
People love to explore Akshardham Temple for its display of Indian cultural, spiritual, architectural and mythological heritage all at one place. But don’t forget to enjoy the beauty of Narayan Sarovar Lake during the sunset and water show if spiritual enhancement drives your boat.
2. Best of food and drinks
When it comes to world-class cuisines, great restaurants and lip-smacking street food, Delhi will pay off exponentially. The best of booze, oriental cuisines, fine dining and local delicacies are all out here – you just need to know where to look. If you are a foodie and want to satiate your appetite at wee hours, try out these hot favourites.
Lap: Good music, palatable food and intoxicating drinks are some of the few eye candies Lap offers to the party lovers.
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Buzz RestroBar: Located in Gurgaon, this funky bar offers a good range of wines and liquors. Club hoppers visit this bar for its retro ambiance, while the foodies can go for their awesome Mexican and Chinese cuisines.
Kitty Su: Are you planning a hectic night-out with your gang? Then, go to Kitty Su for its champagne lounges and pan-Asian bites.
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Shiro: Named among the best nightclubs in Delhi NCR, Shiro is famous for its world-class oriental cuisines and hardcore party animals.
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The culinary adventurers seeking intoxicating flavours to spice up their taste buds should definitely walk through the by-lanes of Old Delhi for an enchanting food experience.
Paranthe wali Gali
If oily food tempts you, try out the crispy paranthas here for their greasy awesomeness.
Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar in Chandni Chowk
Must-visit for those who love the tangy flavour of papri chaat.
Jugal Kishore Ramji Lal
Located in the maze of Chandni Chowk’s chaotic by-lanes, the ‘fruit chaat with a twist’ at this little stall will make you go bonkers.
Karim Hotel
Known as the meat-lovers paradise, the varied aromas of food have a hypnotic hold on the visitors. Don’t forget to try out the smoky kebabs here.
Ghantewala Halwai
This 200-year old legendary sweet shop is famous for its ghee-loaded sohan halwa.
3. Evening show at Kingdom of Dreams
If you want to spend an evening in the lap of an imaginative theme park, Kingdom of Dreams is the place for you. It offers a unique combination of art, culture, heritage, performing arts in a never seen before setting.
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Don’t forget to visit ‘Culture Gully’ to quench your food cravings by trying out the mouth-watering cuisines of different Indian states.
4. Enrich your soul at Nizamuddin Dargah
Sufi music lovers looking for spiritual experience should spend an evening at the Nizamuddin Dargah. Situated in the heart of the capital, it is the mausoleum of Nizamuddin Auliya who is counted among the world’s most renowned Sufi saints. Visitors should listen to qawwali sung around sunset for a soul enriching experience.
Yes, Delhi has lots to offer. A melting pot of tradition and modernity, this vibrant city has the best of history, nature and culture. Venture out and discover this pulsating city.
As the nightlife in India’s national capital offers everything from swanky nightclubs to gastropubs, our guide will help you explore the top 10 nightclubs in Delhi NCR. The options for top nightclubs in Delhi offer a range of styles and electrify the nightlife experience of the party animals.
Diversified in regard to its culture, many say the nightlife in Delhi is one of the most fascinating in India. Delhi NCR has become famous among the lounge lizards and nightcrawlers for its varied dance clubs and bars. The top nightclubs in Delhi NCR are appealing to millions of global party goers as well. For the hardcore party souls, this list covers the most hip and happening Delhi’s nightclubs, pubs and bars.
Best Nightclubs in Delhi
RSVP @ Tapas
This low on budget, outdoor seating nightclub strictly allows only couples. Despite being small in size, the food and live music is awesome. The crowd is mostly above 25. This lounge bar offers an array of interesting beverage list comprising signature drinks like Blue Margarita, Smoky Martini and Flamingo. It is a perfect place to unwind after a hectic day at work.
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Address : Jaypee Vasant Continental, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.
Keya
If you are looking for a place where you can explore options in boozing instead of dining, then Keya is the place for you. Named after a Bengali flower used in ancient India to brew liquor, it’s a sight to see the bar tenders who are expert mixologists and jugglers. The interior of this lounge bar is dominated by its island bar. The service is courteous and prompt. Visit on a weekday to avoid the mad rush on weekend and good dose of in house music.
The Blue Bar T
Popularly known as the bar with a difference, The Blue Bar T offers the facility of both indoor and outdoor seating. The stylish interior does full justice with the wide selection of revival cocktails, single malts and signature house infusion cocktails. This destination has reinvented the term partying with the distinct tunes of international DJs.
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Address: Taj Palace hotel, Diplomatic Enclave, Sardar Patel Marg. Delhi
Kylin Sky Bar
If the very thought of casual night out excites you, then visit Kylin Sky Bar in south Delhi. An extension of the Kylin Premier Japanese restaurant, it offers sushi rolls, teppanyaki and dim sum. Named as the Best Lounge Bar in Delhi in the 2014 Times Food and Nightlife Awards, some of its creative cocktails, particularly the Wasabi Martini and the Saketini are worth a try.
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Address: T 302, 3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, Delhi
Blue Frog
Rated as one of the best combination of food lounge, bar and music, Blue Frog is a music lover’s paradise. The concerts and musical performances organized here ranges from Sufi to rock. Foodies are enthralled by the cuisines offered here such as Mediterrian, European and Seafood.
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Address: The Kila, Seven Style Mile, Mehrauli, Delhi.
Shiro
It was named as the best bar for Dancing in the 2014 Times Food and Nightlife Awards. It offers an amalgamation of chic dining and throbbing nightclub experience both. The hot nightclub is popular among Delhi’s elite for its ambience and world class oriental cuisine. The décor has Buddha sculptures and mood lighting. So, if you want to party hard and enjoy a good meal, then Shiro is the one for you.
Kitty Su
If you feel like shaking you booty, then check out Kitty Su as it often hosts renowned international electronic dance music artists. Funky decors, magnificent sound setup and large dance floor keeps the party mood alive for long a Kitty Su. The multiple bars ensure that nobody has to queue up to get a drink. It is also the only Indian club to have been featured in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs of the World.
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Address: The Lalit hotel, Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place.
I-Kandy
This poolside bar and lounge offers an exhilarating sense of arrival. An innovation in nightlife can be seen in this chic modern space. i-Kandy offers a multiple seating options including cabanas, patio umbrellas. Every seating area has its own personalised service to satiate the taste buds of foodies.
Lap
This premier members-only club has everything in its kitty one can think of. Apart from offering 17,000 square feet of lush gardens, lounge space and casual dining experience, this place takes luxury and plushness to a new level. The personalized table service is best in town. This classy and chic place is the best to hang out during the weekend. And, if you are an ardent Bollywood and Arjun Rampal Fan, then you must visit LAP.
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Address: Samrat Hotel, Kautilya Marg, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 21, India
Shroom
Offering state-of-the-art sound system and cutting-edge visual projection technology, Shroom offers edible cocktails and fluid dishes. This hip, groovy nightclub is for those who are thirsting for a lounging experience, plenty of booze and delicious appetizers.
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Address: 3rd Floor, The Crescent Mall, Lado Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi
Explore the list and get a taste of what Delhi’s nightlife has in store for you.
Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this post is intended only as a brief summary for the visitor’s convenience and the address furnished can differ.
