Whether you’re a fashionista or a film fanatic, you’re probably aware that last Wednesday marked the opening of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, but it also marked a groundbreaking moment for Bollywood.
Screening the best in film for prestigious awards coveted by many in the movie making industry, this year’s festival also celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema. And world famous actor Amitabh Bachchan had the distinct honor of officially declaring the festival open.
Bollywood royalty, Bachchan even shared a few words in Hindi. Wearing a glitzy black tuxedo, perhaps the star was still in character for his cameo in Baz Luhrmann’s breathtaking rendition of The Great Gatbsy, also the opening film of the festival. The look was a bit much for the ceremony, but hey, some might say he gets a pass.
But the Indian woman of the hour at Cannes’ opening day was Vidya Balan. On the feature film jury this year, the sharp and sophisticated actress made her appearance in Sabyasachi Mukherjee outfit rich with Indian flavor—but not necessarily in a good way. Why don’t you be the judge?
Actress Sonam Kapoor was also in attendance, wearing an Anamika Khanna couture saree. Hints of gold trimming bordered the white lace piece with a long shoulder emphasizing-jacket worn over it. It was high fashion with a risk—a bold hoop-nose ring completed the look. Meanwhile, actress Frieda Pinto took the simple and classy route, looking cool and serene strolling the red carpet in a backless pink halter gown by Gucci with a glitzy coral and golden belt cinching her waist.
But it was the highly anticipated return of Cannes regular Aishwarya Rai Bachchan that was worth the wait. She attended the premiere of Inside Llewyn Davisey in a stunning black Elie Saab couture gown on Sunday that is sure to be one of the event’s highlights.
Also attending that screening was actress Mallika Sherawat. The celeb turned up to Cannes in this gorgeous D&G strapless, A-line dress. Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, meanwhile, made a proverbial splash at the screening of her film, Monsoon Shootout, wearing a fading blue, sweetheart neck gown.
The filmy-fashion fest continues until the 26th. Follow the red carpet coverage for more looks from the Indian lens.
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The Met’s spring 2013 Costume Institute exhibition —PUNK: Chaos to Couture— is officially open.
While New Yorkers and tourists alike are excited to see the exhibit, it’s the star-studded benefit that celebrates it that fashionistas the world over follow with bated breath. Each year, the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art holds the fashion event of the year known as the Met Gala before the exhibit opens to the public. This year’s party was fashionably fab and funky, with the punk theme trailing all along the red carpet.
Check out some of our favorite incarnations of PUNK: Chaos to Couture from the red carpet…
Eddie Redmaybe in Dior Homme
Sarah Jessica Parker in a headpiece by Phillip Treacy and dress by Giles Deacon
Nina Dobrev in Monique Lhuillier
Karolina Kurkova in Mary Katrantzou
Dane DeHaan in Prada
Blake Lively in Gucci Première
Christina Ricci in Vivienne Westwood gown, Casadei shoes, Ferragamo bag, Harry Winston jewelry
Bee Shaffer in Dior
Amar’e Stoudemire in Calvin Klein and his wife Alexis in a black Giambattista Valli gown.
Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga, Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Jaime King in Topshop
Kerry Washington in Vera Wang
Diane Kruger in Chanel and Joshua Jackson in Dior Homme
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Fresh cut florals are in full bloom this season. In fashion.
Whether its with basics or formalwear, see your style blossom with petals, buds and leaves printed along the seams.
HM Womens For Spring-Summer 2013
Prabal Gurung for Target
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013
Lela Rose Spring 2013
Georges Hobeika Couture Collection Spring 2013
Georges Hobeika Couture Collection Spring 2013
But what are some trendy spring outfits without the floral accessories to complete the ensembles?
Petra Multicolored Floral Print Pumps
Jimmy Choo Lira Floral-Print Platform Pump
Blossom Box Jewelry Floral Sky Earrings
Blossom Box Jewelry Floral Fantasy Bracelet
Blossom Box Jewelry Lotus Pink Floral Earrings
Hobo Paulette bag 2013
Jimmy-Choo Candy Floral Clutch 2013
India International Jewellery Week is back.
17 brands. 14 shows. 2 days.
Fashion. Celebs. and of course, JEWELRY.
Need we say more?
Well, it’s that time of year when leading artisans of jewelry take to the runway with their finest pieces. This time in New Delhi, new and inspired designers are making waves with diamonds and crystals and pearls, oh my, all through April 12 and 13. Making bold statements, “IIJW is an initiative to showcase India’s finest in jewellery, be it design or innovation…around the globe.”
But we’ll let the jewelry do the talking now…while you “ooh” and “aah” from the edge of your seats at some of the highlights from Day 1 of the event.
Shriya Saran walking for Gitanjali
Models walking the ramp for Sakshi Dhameliya- IGI
Models walking the ramp for Hetvi Jasani- IGI
Models walking for Rosily Paul
Models walking for Gitanjali
Models walking for Gitanjali
Models walk the ramp for Anaya Collection
Models walk the ramp for Anaya Collection - IGI
Like what you see? Check out our Pinterest page for more from this show and last year’s gallery.
“Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world” — That was the ever present theme in Mumbai last week for the fashion event that wows India but twice every year.
Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013 wrapped up on Tuesday after a whirlwind of showstopping designs flanking the runways for us to love, judge, and bring to you in this roundup of our very favorites—Manish Malhotra and Naeem Khan among them.
Designers turned up the heat with vibrant colors as models paraded Mumbai’s runways in sexy, sleek, innovative and unique designs all through the 21st to the 26th of this March.
“The Thought Police” by Narendra Kumar LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“Be You” by Debarun Mukherjee LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“La Mirage” by Komal Sood LFW Summer/Resort 2013
Manish Malhotra LFW Summer/ Resort 2013
Manish Malhotra LFW Summer/ Resort 2013
Manish Malhotra LFW Summer/ Resort 2013
Manish Malhotra LFW Summer/ Resort 2013
“The Tribe” by Amalraj Sengupta LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“The Tribe” by Amalraj Sengupta LFW Summer/Resort 2013
Naeem Khan LFW Summer/Resort 2013
Naeem Khan LFW Summer/Resort 2013
Naeem Khan LFW Summer/Resort 2013
Naeem Khan LFW Summer/Resort 2013
Tarun Tahiliani LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“Gulbadan” by Gaurang Shah LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“Gulbadan” by Gaurang Shah LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“Rocky Star” by Rocky S LFW Summer/Resort 2013
Krishna Mehta LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“An Eye Through Bangles” BY Farah and Firdos LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“In Conversation with Stones” by VJ Balhara LFW Summer/Resort 2013
“Dip, Dip, Dip, My Sunken Ship” by Yogesh Chaudhary LFW Summer/Resort 2013
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Everyone might be gushing over Emerald but there’s another color that will hold strong this year. The red lipstick craze kicked of a year of All-Red-Everything - gowns, nails, shoes and yes, jewels. Red is HOT and on-trend for the entire year (Dolce & Gabbana seem pretty serious about it!). And the great thing about this classic shade is that it goes with everything (red accents are especially fierce). Check out our top red looks for 2013.
We’re going straight to Bollywood first to highlight Jacqueline’s red lace sari blouse on this couture Sabyasachi outfit. Perfectly paired with crimson lippy. Amazing.
Malaika and Vidya recently turned up both wearing red. Malaika stuck to her sexy look while Vidya wore her favorite designer Sabayasachi.
Bipasha’s more casual look was a winner with the lighter lip and hot red nails.
Halle is seriously smoking in her red gown with gold accessories.
Trendsetter Rihanna made a memorable red carpet appearance at the Grammys with her All-Red-Everything look.
Cate shows off her perfect bod in this slinky number.
Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2013 Italian-theme was heavy on the red and gold.
Looking for red jewels? Here’s are our picks from BBJ (yes you can shop by color!)
And it wouldn’t be complete without some red bottoms. Check out this spikey number from Louboutin’s Spring collection!
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Take out your big jewels because your going to need them! Big, bold and bright jewels are everywhere - from the covers of magazines to your favorite department stores. It’s about contemporary, edgy pieces this season made with plastic, mixed metals and even fabrics.
The runway-inspired trends we featured in our previous post, are making their way around the the world. Check out these editorials and our fashion picks from Blossom Box Jewelry.
VOGUE PARIS
ELLE SPAIN
VOGUE MEXICO
NOTCH INDIA
By Ashlene Nand for Blossom Box Jewelry.
