Handmade shoes are a thing of the past. But we caught up with Rameshwar Arya who is keeping the trend of making handmade shoes alive…This is his story.
Meet Rameshwar Arya, a shoe maker who works out of Delhi’s Nizamuddin area and has been in the business from the age of 17. While high-end international brands of shoes dominate the mind space of the Indian consumer today, Bollywood’s veteran lyricist ‘Gulzar’ gets his shoes custom made by him.
Rameshwar makes shoes for the differently abled and also for people with big shoe sizes.
He is one of the few people who is keeping the trend of making handmade shoes alive even today.
Meet Rohan Jelkie, the brand ambassador of Moet Hennessy India who tells us how to store, open and serve a fine bottle of Chandon, the latest addition to the Moet Hennessy family. The guru of spirits ups our knowledge of wines and how they must be consumed over a period of time. Take a look.
Since Smokey’s opened in Delhi’s GK-II area about a year ago, it has been as influential as every other iconic restaurant in the city. Not only is it famous for its smoke-infused food and cocktails, its flamboyant hospitality and vibrant ambience is what bringstrue connoisseurs back to this restaurant. Restaurateur and owner Shiv Karan Singh walked us through the journey of this now-beloved Delhi haunt. Here are the excerpts from the interview.
Shiv Karan Singh:I feel today every place has to be for everybody, kind of a feel good factor.Smokey’s is more than a restaurant; it’s an activity space where people can engage and have a great time without pinching their pockets. Yes of course we want everybody to come but I want everybody to remember me for my food more than anything else to be honest.
One look around the restaurant’s lofty wood and brick decor and you can guess the type of food they serve. From American style barbeque steaks to grills; this restaurant has something to satiate all kinds of palettes.
Shiv Karan Singh:I love all my food, my steaks, yes I love my steaks and I think what we offer is a very different palette of things whether it’s from the European to the little twist of the Indian taste. So I think we guys must be the one of the first ones to start with burger sliders and burger hot dogs, we do a lot of steaks, we do a lot of good fish; we have ‘red snapper’ we have ‘John Dory’, we have three or four different types of steaks which we offer which is quite known amongst the people out here.
The entrance of the restaurant is decked with a shot bar and the side wall is decked with coloured arty bottles. Smokey’s takes pride in the innovation they’ve introduced into the preparation of their cocktails.
Shiv Karan Singh:So we’ve used the smoke element with the liquor so we have a lot of smoke based cocktails out here. Whether you call it a smokey martini, a lock stock, old fashioned, all these are very new with lot of smoke with wood being used with a lot of things infusing together. My personal favourite cocktail here is the ‘smoking lock stock’ which is a vodka based cocktail thatI love, and then John does a ‘Johntini’ its a single malt cocktail which is one of my favourites out here.
Where: Plot 2, VIPPS Center, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash (GK) II, New Delhi
Must Try: Cocktails – ‘Lock, Stock & A Smokin’ Barrel’ and ‘Burn Bourbon Burn’
Food – ‘John Dory with Smoked Shimla Chili’ and ‘Slider Dogs’
Cost: Rs.2,000 for two (approx including alcohol), taxes and charges extra
Opening hours: 12 Noon to 1 AM (All days of the week)
This year the ladies of Bollywood showed the world that they have more to offer than their stunning good looks. They were courageous, brave and far from letting the world bog them down! Here are 5 times B-town actresses stood up for themselves and set examples for women the world over.
#1 When Anushka Sharma talked openly about her “lip job”
After Anushka Sharma made an appearance on ‘Koffee With Karan’ earlier this year, her lips were written about almost everywhere. People could not stop talking about how she got enhancements and went under the knife to look, well… more appealing. Anushka, however, did not remain silent about the issue and made sure she had her side of things heard, inspiring a lot of women!
#2 The time when Alia Bhatt laughed at herself with the whole world
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Koffee With Karan’ appearance also left a mark on the world when she excitedly let out that she thought Prithviraj Chavan is the President of India. The incident sparked millions of internet memes, trolls and jokes but Bhatt had the most amazing comeback. She collaborated with AIB and came up with this video that left everyone flabbergasted.
#3 When Deepika Padukone asked a leading daily to respect women!
A leading newspaper published a whole story about Deepika’s cleavage and here’s her answer! Enough said! #Respect
#4 Sonakshi Sinha’s comeback for weight critics and Kamaal R Khan
Throughout her career the critics have only noticed Sonakshi Sinha’s weight and she had a small gift for them on Instagram.
Not just the weight critics, Sonakshi had something ready for the self-proclaimed critic Kamal R Khan too!
#5 When Parineeti Chopra taught an ignorant journalist about the menstrual cycle so effortlessly!
While Parineeti Chopra was promoting Whisper’s ‘Touch the Pickle’ campaign, a male journalist addressed women’s periods as a “problem” leaving the actress enraged. But Parineeti remained her calm self and made sure she gave him a piece of his mind.
All pictures sourced from the actresses’ respective Twitter/Instagram accounts.
Our team of fashion lovers at Trendspotters TV takes you through the best of street wear flaunted by fashionistas at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion week Spring/Summer’15. Here’s a quick recap of what people wore at the event that simply couldn’t go un-noticed! Take a look.
Fashion weeks are no longer just about the designers showcasing their upcoming collections. There are numerous other elements that contribute to the ‘glam-factor’ when it comes to making the event charismatic and worth remembering.And street–style fashion is one of those extremely important aspects in this list that can never go unnoticed. Here’sour pick of the best of streetstyle we spotted at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week SS’15.
Headgears, hair accessories and impeccable hair-dos were the favourite as spotted at the Fashion week. From simple straight-untied hair to chunky hair accessories, the fashionistas from across the country certainly put a lot of attention into dressing up their manes.
Contemporary Ethnic Wear certainly retained its charm as the stylish attendees carried it off with oodles of panache. Some went ahead and gave their earthy attire a twist to give an experimental edge and a whole new look to Indian clothing.
That’s not it; a blend of traditional and western paired with just the perfect accessories stole the limelight making heads turn.
The biggest fashion extravaganza in the country, WIFW kicked off with a burst of flowers on the runway. Day 1 witnessed a fresh whiff of spring in terms of colours, designs, patterns and fashion. Here’s a list of things we absolutely loved from day 1 of the event.
The day started with Pero by Aneeth Arora showcasing white flowy cottons, lace, chanderi and silk on a set that was inspired by flowers, seeds and garden greens.
Not so serious by Pallavi Mohan also presented an amalgamation of whites with sheer fabrics and embellishments.
Summers have always favoured prints and so was seen on the runway. Designer duo Hemant and Nandita brought Aztec back with a retro twist – the 70s fringe.
Geisha designs by designer duo Paras and Shalini displayed the usual florals for spring with a unique spin. Models decked in halo like head pieces donning maxis, pleats and separates presented a dreamy collection inspired by nostalgia.
Structures made for our favourite highlight of the day. Designer Atsu displayed an architectural representation of flowers for spring with meticulously structured garments in shades of pastels, gold and just the right pop of red.
The dynamic designer duo Alpana Neeraj put forth a collection inspired by Japanese flowers, Anime and Manga. Intricately structured pieces in shades of white, red and blush dominated their collection.
The most-awaited Fashion event of the year opens tomorrow and if you’re one of the lucky few who are going to be present at this glitzy affair, there are some essentials you mustn’t go without. Looking your absolute best is a top priority at this celebration of style as is maintaining your chic avatar as you cruise through the day. Trendspotters.TV and #WillsFashionAcademy have compiled for you a quick check list of things that will come in handy while you rub shoulders with the crème de la crème of the fashion world and strut around like a diva yourself!
A bottle of Water: Basic? Yes! Dispensable? Absolutely not! A steady supply of water is most essential to keep you hydrated and looking bright. Water plays a very important role in making you look fresh as a daisy throughout the day and no make-up can match up to its revitalising effects on your skin. Did you know that a healthy dose of H2O also helps keep your breath smelling fresh? Makes it all the more essential when you might be air-kissing celebs and models, doesn’t it?
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Mini Snacks: Yes, you don’t want even an inch of flab to show here and there. But healthy snacks are important to keep energy levels high at this charged-up party. Biting into Nutribars, soya sticks and other calorie-free tidbits will not damage your diet and will keep your metabolism charged up as well!
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Business Cards: If you are a fashion enthusiast, a budding designer, blogger, journalist, PR or marketing professional, there is no better platform for you to network than the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week. Make sure you carry your business card and wield it out at all the right occasions. You never know whom you may meet and what wonders one business card may do for you later!
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Light Cosmetics: No stylish girl worth her salt would want to be caught dead without the right amount of touch up at an event as glamorous as this one. #WillsFashionAcademy and Trendspotters.TV suggest that you always carry some good quality compact, light lipsticks and eye pencils in your vanity kit. You want to look your best without seeming caked up after a long day!
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Perfume/Deodorants: Can we overstate the importance of smelling good and preventing any kind of body odour at one of the biggest fashion events in the country? We think not! Remember to carry a good perfume or a deodorant and lure anyone you meet by smelling like a dream. After all, we at #WillsFashionAcademy and Trendspotters.TV believe that there’s nothing more attractive than the perfect combination of fashion and fragrance.
Get ready to experience India’s largest Wheel housed in an amusement park in Kalindi Kunj this week. The Delhi Eye is a giant Ferris wheel that rotates across many popular sites of the city including the Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Akshardham Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple and also offers a panoramic view of Connaught Place in just 20 minutes.
Launching on the 2nd of October at 5pm at Delhi Rides, Kalindi Kunj, Okhla – The Delhi Eye should be your next must-visit destination.
