Wedding and Jewellery: April 2013

WHAT’S DEEPIKA PADUKONE EYEING THIS SEASON

There’s no denying that Deepika Padukone is a stylish woman and that’s why it comes as no surprise that international eyewear brand Vogue has chosen the Bollywood actress as their first Indian face to represent them. With the association, Deepika joins the likes of Kate Moss and Jude Law, who are international ambassadors of the brand. At the announcement of this tieup, Deepika chatted with us about her style quotient, her choice of sunglasses and more:

You’re the new face of the brand. Tell us a little more about it. I am someone who has always believed that a pair of sunglasses helps you complete a look and I am glad that I have one such brand in my kitty. The kind of range that they have, you can clearly see that there’s something for every look, every mood and every season.

You’re the first Indian face to be associated with them. It feels great and I know that they have ambassadors like Kate Moss and Jude Law among many others. It feels great to be the Indian face for the brand.

For people in show business, a pair of sunglass seems like a must. Why’s that? A sunglass can jazz up what you’re wearing. You can be wearing something really simple, but the right pair of glasses can spruce it up instantly. Even if you’re having a bad hair day or if you are not really fond of the clothes you’re wearing, a nice pair of sunglasses can lift your mood. I cannot step without a pair of sunglasses.

What is your style mantra? My style is very simple and classic. I do not enjoy accessorising too much. I normally try to keep it to just one statement piece. This, most probably, would either be either glasses or a funky watch.

Deepika Padukone

STAR TREKS IN VANCOUVER

Bollywood celebs in attendance at TOIFA utilised every opportunity they could manage to explore the enchanting province of British Columbia. Neha Dhupia and Aditi Rao Hydari visited the beautiful Stanley Park and the must-see Capilano Suspension Bridge

Aditi Rao at Stanley Park’s Rose Garden, which was replete with Cherry Blossom trees in full bloom. In fact, Vancover is celerating the month of Cherry Blossoms, with 40,000 trees in bloom

Neha at Stanley Park’s Indian Totem Poles

Aditi at Stanley Park’s souvenir shop

Not without my mommy and daddy

This one is for the album

Neha’s adventurous streak was amply evident during this trip. She jumped across fences, pranced around in the rain and walked confidently across the Capilano bridge

Professional boxing coaches for Priyanka

The makers of the Mary Kom biopic are going to great lengths to make their film as authentic as possible, sources say. Priyanka Chopra, who plays the boxing champion in the Omung Kumar-directed movie, is believed to have already started fitness training. The producers are keen on roping in either a professional boxing coach or one who has worked with the best films in the genre (like Rocky and Million Dollar Baby). They are even considering working with someone who has trained national boxing champions.
Meanwhile, Sameer Johal, Farhan Akhtar’s trainer for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, is said to have started working with Priyanka. In addition, Rob Miller, sports action director of Chak De! India, has also been brought on board for the ring sequences. Says our source, “Boxing requires high levels of stamina, so Sameer seemed an apt choice. Rob’s expertise in sports direction will contribute immensely.”

Priyanka Chopra

Ankita Shorey and Shriya Saran showcase beautiful gold and diamond creations from Shuddhi Jewels

Ankita Shorey and Shriya Saran showcase beautiful gold and diamond creations from Shuddhi Jewels’ new wedding collection with designs inspired by antique and temple jewellery in BIShallmarked pure gold and laboratory-certified diamonds. The Gitanjali Group opened the IIJW with a show dedicated to women’s empowerment and motherhood.

THE CAUSE THAT SPARKLED

The opening day of Delhi’s first edition of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) saw a spectacular show presented by Shuddhi Jewels, a JV between Gitanjali Group and MMTC Ltd, combining the glamour of the fashion and jewellery world with a meaningful message for society. The show supported the cause of women’s empowerment and celebrated motherhood, with models displaying the jewellery and garments by Mumbai-based designer Archana Kochchar, appearing in five dramatic dance sequences.
The first four sequences focused on the elements of Nature — Earth, Air, Water and Fire — that are crucial to human existence. The grand finale was dedicated to the surprise fifth element, one that is the fountain of life — Maa, or mother. Models displayed creations in plain gold, antique gold and temple jewellery designs. Actress Shriya Saran and Miss India International 2011 Ankita Shorey added glam to the ramp. Said Mehul Choksi, CMD, Gitanjali Group, “We dedicated the show to women’s empowerment. This is one of the many social initiatives that Gitanjali Group has taken up under its CSR programmes.”