NEW
DELHI, JULY 17 : LEADING actress of the movie Once upon a Time in Mumbai,
Prachi Desai, was the “bling thing” at the Giantti store at South Extension,
today. She interacted with the city’s jewellery connoisseurs and celebrated
the brand’s growing popularity in the Capital.
Giantti
is an exclusive showroom for exquisite high-end international and domestic jewellery
brands, offering consumers a wide range of choices all under one roof. Its unique
international ambience coupled with the personal attention of expert jewellers
for professional guidance, offers consumers an unforgettable shopping experience.
The
international brands available at Giantti include Stefan Hafner, La Nouvelle Bague,
Poratti, IOSI, Bliss, Greggio, Rosato, Calgaro, etc. Giantti also houses high
end Indian brands like Nizam, Parineeta, Nakshatra Eternity and the World of Solitaire
among others.
This
is one of the three Giantti showrooms in the city. The other two showrooms in
Delhi at the MGF Mall in Saket and Gold Souk at Gurgaon, have also received an
overwhelming response from consumers. Besides Delhi, there are also Giantti stores
in Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. Over the next two years we aim to open another
18-20 Giantti stores in significant urban markets across the country.
Mr.
Mehul Choksi Chairman and Managing Director Gitanjali Group said, “Through
Giantti we are pleased to offer the Indian luxury consumer products, ambience
and service of the highest international quality. Now they have a range of choices
that are synonymous with luxury and style. Customers are our pride and it is our
endeavor to engage and appreciate our loyal clientele.”
Actress
Prachi Desai added, “It is amazing to see so many leading well known brands
available under the same roof. It is a one stop shop for all the jewellery lovers
who want to experience luxury and style at its best. From contemporary to modern
to casual to traditional, this showroom has it all.” (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
GURGAON , JULY 10 : INDIAN and International Jewelry and Silverware
Showcase” exhibition was inaugurated by Giantti in association with Gold
Souk in Delhi today. The exhibition will commence at Gold Souk from
July 9 to 11, 2010. Giantti hosted an exclusive evening for Wine Club Gurgaon
members to showcase jewellery and silverware collection.
The
exclusive evening experienced the dazzle of Giantti in a fashion sequence supported
by ‘Study by Janak’ as attire partner. Sonal Chauhan, the actress from
movie Jannat, was the show stopper for the fashion show specially hosted for the
Gurgaon wine club members.
Mr.
Mehul Choksi, CMD, Gitanjali said, “Through Giantti we are pleased to offer
the Indian luxury consumer products, ambience and service of the highest international
quality. Now they have a range of choices that are synonymous with luxury and
style. We have two Giantti stores in Mumbai, one in Bangalore and this
is our third in Delhi. Over the next two years we aim to open another 18-20
Giantti stores in significant
urban markets across the country.”
Sonal
Chouhan added with similar sentiments, “It is amazing to see so many
leading well known brands available under the same roof. It is a one stop shop
for all the jewllery lovers who want to experience luxury and style at its best.
From contemporary to modern to casual to traditional, this showroom has it all.” She
also visited the b4 the event Giantti store walk at Gold Souk before the event
started. This is the third Giantti showroom in the city and is spread over 1500
sqft. The earlier two showrooms in Delhi at the MGF Mall in Saket
and at South Extension, have received an overwhelming response from consumers
in Delhi.
Giantti
is an exclusive showroom for exquisite high-end international and domestic jewellery
brands, offering consumers a wide range of choices all under one roof. Its unique
international ambience coupled with the personal attention of expert jewellers
for professional guidance, offers consumers an unforgettable shopping experience. The
reputed international brands available at Giantti include Stefan Hafner, La Nouvelle
Bague, Roberta Poratti, IOSI, Staurino, Bliss, Greggio, Rosato, Calgaro. It also
houses Indian brands like Nizam, Parineeta and Nakshatra Eternity and the World
of Solitaire among others.
(editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, APRIL 25 : GITANJALI Lifestyle hosted the Giantti Supercar Show, a
two- day event at Delhi featuring some of the city’s top super cars and their
celebrity owners, as well as an exciting inaugural party that brought together
exotic jewellery and flamboyant super cars.
The
event began with the Inaugural party at DLF Emporio on Saturday night where the
highlight of the evening was a fashion show with some of the leading models from
across the country walking the ramp for designer G Pia Fleming adorned with Giantti
jewellery from Gitanjali Lifestyle. A few of the premium cars belonging to members
of the club were also on display, adding a royal touch to the ambience.
Among
those present on the occasion were Dino Morea, Luke Kenny,Ayesha Thapar, Priya
Chatwal, Charu Sachdev , Pawan Munjal and other well known celebrities and socialites.
The
Giantti Supercar Show, held on Sunday, commenced with a rally that provided the
city with an incredible view of some spectacular and impressive cars each with
a minimum of 400BHP (Lamborgini’s, Ferraris, Aston Martins, Rolls Royces
etc). The event was organized by the CannonBall club, an exclusive group of owners
of these iconic machines.
The
CannonBall Club was initiated in October 2009 with one Super Car as its first
patron. Ever since, the Club has been organising drive events and social gatherings
with its supercars on a regular basis. Some of the spectacular vehicles owned
by club members include Ferrari F430 Spider, Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche 911
Turbo, Aston Martin DB9, SL 63 AMG, Maserati GTS.
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr. Mehul Choksi, CMD, Gitanjali Group said, “Gitanjali
feels privileged to be associated with Super Car Show 2010. In association with
the exclusive and prestigious club we could offer our patrons an unprecedented
weekend of top sport, fashion and glamour, on a scale never before witnessed in
Delhi.” (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, APRIL 16 : LILLIPUT, a dominant player in the Indian kidswear industry,
has launched their Spring-Summer '10 Collection. The new collection flaunts the
exuberance and capriciousness of spring and the warm kiss of summer. Lilliput
Spring-Summer apparels are a vivacious blend of colours, creativity and fashion
available at all Lilliput stores. The collection size ranges for the kids falling
between the age group of 0 to12 years.
Offering
a complete wardrobe, the little ones can choose the best styles of the season
with exciting options in with sundresses, skirts, tops, trousers, shorts, bermudas,
classic tees, shirts & jeans teamed with matching accessories like stylish
fine flowery head bands, hair gear and baseball caps. The fabric used is twills,
canvas, millmade, yarn dyed, supercombed knits, laces, peached cottons, nets and
cambric. The emphasis has been on maintaining a soft hand feel which is apt for
this sultry season.
Lilliput
has done wonders with its fusion wear, the indo-western treat which is an amalgamation
of the rustic with the west. The silhouettes are fresh and contemporary, as is
evident from one shoulder dresses/tops, spaghetti straps, ginghams, vibrant stripes,
chic checks, neon prints, neon sequin work, bright prints and soft colors.
So what
are you waiting for, let your little boy and girl flaunt the stylish Lilliput
Spring-Summer Collection this season. The average price of the collection is Rs.500/-.
Spring Summer 2010 are: For Infant Boys - Cars, Bear and Friends, Circus,
Words and Train ; For Infant Girls - Buttons, Butterfly, Floral, Peachy Lemon,
Lavender Princess, Pink Princess and Indigo Lemon ; For Toddler Boys - Surfing
and Monster ; For Toddler Girls - Maverick, Sunshine, Glitter n Glam, Turqmania,
Rainbow Spectrum ; For Junior Boys - Aviation, Mix n Match and Dino ; For Junior
Girls - Blazing Star, Urban Fantasy, Alluring Gold, Psychedelics, Butterflies,
Paisley Charm, Magenta Magi, Fusion Wear and Premium Glitterati.
The the
company has its presence in Kingdom of Bahrain, Cairo, Egypt, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
Quwait, Abu-Dhabi, UAE, Shanghai, China and Odesa and Moldova, Ukraine, Sultanate
of Oman, Yemen and Nepal and a turnover of Rs 415 crore in FY 09-10. It has
a workforce of over 7500 people in more than 153 cities throughout India . In
Exports, it t has been exporting to the most reputed kidswear brands in the US
and Europe. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
Isha
Sawhney,Gianti Brand Manager and Kaitrina Kaif launch the Nakshatra Vivaah -an
exclusive wedding line from diamond jewellery brand.
NEW
DELHI, APRIL 09 : KAITRINA Kaif, noted Bollywood superstar, bedecked in bridal
glory, launched the much awaited Nakshatra Vivaah - an exclusive wedding line
from India's leading diamond jewellery brand nominated as a Superbrand last year.
The pomp and wedding extravaganza marked the ceremony . She was accompanied
by Mehul Choksi, CMD Gitanjali Group. The occasion also saw the announcement of
the launch of new advertising campaign that emphasizes upon the brand's deeper
association with divine luck.
The
new collection and campaign is inspired by the ancient Indian texts which described
a diamond as vajra (lightning, the weapon of Indra) that was believed to offer
protection from fire, poison and evil spirits. It also draws from the mythology
of the "Saptharishi Mandalam" Nakshatra and how the wearer of the traditional
seven stone diamond floral formation, based on the sacred geometry of this constellation,
invokes the divine luck that comes from them. Nakshatra also stands so much for
celestial splendour, purity, power and beauty and feminine mystique. And with
this inherent celestial derivation, the collection assumes a charm that one can
only term as divine luck.
"Today's
Indian bride wants to be modern and traditional at the same time. We have created
the new Vivaah collection from Nakshatra to suit her needs. Each piece has a unique
contemporary look, but is also based on the seven stone floral cluster which is
considered in Indian mythology to be a symbol of Divine Luck," said Mr Choksi.
Katrina
Kaif says, "Diamonds are a unique gemstone, and have a very special place
in the hearts of most Indian women. And the much loved floral pattern that inspires
the designs in this collection adds both beauty and good luck. I believe that
every Indian bride would really love to have jewellery set like this for her special
day." (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, MARCH 28 : LILLIPUT , a dominant player in the Indian Kidswear industry,
showcased their 'Spring–Summer Collection ‘10' at the 'Kids’ Fashion
Show,' held at 'Roots to Wings’' Annual Day Function. Kids were delighted
to walk the ramp in smart Lilliput Collection which made them look stylish and
fashionable.
The Spring-Summer Collection flaunts the liveliness of Spring and the warm kiss
of summer. No wonder, the audience was enthralled to see such little wonders walk
the ramp with full enthusiasm and passion.
Lilliput
Fashion Show witnessed 10 little champs displaying the fabulous collection ranging
from ‘cool boy style’ for boys to ‘dressed up doll style’
for girls. The ramp walk of a charming little girl in ‘Glitter n Glam’
outfit can give any adult model a run for their money. A delightful and enthused
little boy in colourful ‘Surfing and Monster’ outfit accompanied by
an attractive girl in ‘Rainbow Spectrum’ dress made a perfect little
pair of the show.
The
charm of the young models was enhanced by matching accessories like stylish fine
flowery head band and baseball cap. The Spring-Summer collection is fresh and
contemporary using fabrics like peached cottons suitable for the sultry weather.
Elated
Ms. Seema Puri, VP – Design, Lilliput Kidswear commented, “This Fashion
Show provides an excellent platform for us to acquaint the audience with the latest
range of our high-quality and designer collection which are available in the market
at affordable prices.
Children
are influenced easily and on seeing these little models walk the ramp in new Spring-Summer
collection, we are sure they would want to wear the range too. It gives us immense
pleasure to provide an opportunity to these wonderful kids to showcase their talent.”
The
ecstatic little models received a standing ovation from the audience who took
everybody with awe by exhibiting the Lilliput collection in the most enthusiastic
manner. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW DELHI, MASRCH 14 : LILLIPUT , a major player in the Indian kidswear
industry, showcased their Spring–Summer Collection ‘10 at the Kids’
Fashion Show, at Kidzee School’s Annual Day Function.
The
kids stole a march over audience as they walked the ramp sporting the fashionable
and colourful collection of Lilliput, suitable for this summer season. The Spring-Summer
Collection flaunts the exuberance and capriciousness of spring and the warm kiss
of summer.
Lilliput Fashion Show witnessed 20 little champs displaying
the fabulous collection ranging from ‘cool boy style’ for boys to ‘dressed
up doll style’ for girls. The ramp walk of a charming little girl in ‘Glitter
n Glam’ outfit can give any adult model a run for their money.
A
delightful little boy in colourful ‘Surfing & Monster’ outfit accompanied
by an attractive girl in ‘Rainbow Spectrum’ dress made a perfect little
pair of the show. The charm of the young models was enhanced by matching accessories
like stylish fine flowery head band and baseball cap. The Spring-Summer collection
is fresh and contemporary using fabrics like peached cottons suitable for the
sultry weather.
Elated Ms. Seema Puri, VP – Design, Lilliput
Kidswear commented, “This fashion show provides an excellent platform for
us to acquaint the audience with the latest range of our high-quality and designer
collection which are available in the market at affordable prices. Children are
influenced easily and on seeing these little models walk the ramp in new Spring-Summer
collection, we are sure they would want to wear the range too. It gives us immense
pleasure to provide an opportunity to these wonderful kids to showcase their talent.”
The
ecstatic little models received a standing ovation from the audience who took
everybody with awe by exhibiting the Lilliput collection in the most enthusiastic
manner. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, FEB 23 : MORE than 3250 foreign buyers from world-famous buying houses
and retail chains have registered at 29th edition of Asia’s largest Indian
Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF)-Spring 2010 in the first three days to source
their requirements from a wide basket of eco-friendly lifestyle and fashion jewellery
items.
Indian handicraft exporters as well as country’s artisan fraternity and Shilp
Gurus are using every measure for taking their creativity a step further in the
process to woo buyers from all parts of the world.
Going
green and adopting more eco-friendly measures seem to be the latest mantra at
the ongoing four-day “IHGF-Spring 2010” organized by Export Promotion
Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) at India Expo Centre at Expressway Greater Noida,
in which more than 2150 handicraft producers and exporters, including 900 permanent
marts, are displaying best of their innovative goods at the fair.
Buyers
from the US, the UK, Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Thailand,
Malaysia, UAE, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Argentina, Brazil,
Columbia, Egypt, Switzerland, Sweden and Israel have so far registered and more
buyers from other countries are expected during the course of the fair closing
tomorrow.
“Most
of the handicraft exporters at the fair are displaying a diverse variety of eco-friendly
home accessories and decorative products made of non-toxic chemicals, recycled
raw materials, organic bamboo utensils, organic hemp aprons, towels and mitts,
organic soy kitchen candles, organic cotton, alternative wood, bamboo and jute,
handmade paper products, textiles using vegetable dyes and dry flowers.”
Said Mr. R.K. Malhotra, Chairman, EPCH.
“For
crafting products, handicraft exporters as well as artisans are adopting use of
natural dyes and eco-friendly raw materials for their products to the maximum
extent to ensure that less damage is caused to nature. This step has helped us
to increase our market share across the globe,” he said.
“As
part of our continued process of growth and innovation, EPCH has been holding
workshops and training programmes for exporters as well as artisans across the
country to abreast them with more and more eco-friendly measures to meet the growing
global market demand. This has helped artisans make better living, too,”
said Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director, EPCH.
“The
Indian Handicraft Fair dubbed to be Asia’s biggest has mainly focused on
eco-friendly products and now famous as One-Stop sourcing platform under one roof
spsread over 97,000 sqare meters, offering all kinds of lifestyle, utility and
gift items for any occasion. The other products include furniture and furnishings,
Christmas and floral decoration, fashion jewelry and accessories, bags and clocks,”
said Mr Kumar. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, FEB 23 : THE continuation of stimulus package for exporters in general
and that of textiles and handloom in particular will henceforth be subject to
budgetary allocations of Finance Ministry for Ministry of Commerce & Industry
for fiscal 2010-11 since economy is now in for recovery with industrial production
picking up, exports showing acceleration and GDP growth likely to be close to
7.5 per cent, says State Minister for Commerce & Industry, Mr. Jyotiraditya
Scindia.
Inaugurating
ASSOCHAM-IMC Exhibition-Conference on `Women Entrepreneurs’ here today, Mr.
Scindia said that Commerce and Industry Ministry favored that stimulus package
for stressed segments of exports should continue until these come out of recessionary
modes.
The
Commerce and Industry Ministry has already urged the Finance Minister, Mr. Pranab
Mukherjee that he should maintain amount of yearly budgetary allocations for Ministry
of Commerce and Industry at levels extended in the Budget of 2009-10 to enable
the Ministry to extend relief measures for stressed sectors in next fiscal.
“It
depends on the Finance Minister if allocations are good enough, the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry will continue to extend fiscal relief to concerned stake
holders in textile, handloom and exporters in areas that fall under domain of
the Ministry. Such incentives would be in addition to fiscal and excise
benefits that the Finance Ministry allocates for industry in general for next
fiscal”, stated Mr. Scindia.
The
Minister also promised slew of measures in the forthcoming Foreign Trade Policy
to be unveiled by Commerce and Industry Minister in next few weeks so that weavers
and preservers of Indian cottage, small and tiny industries are given sufficient
protection.
According
to him, the emphasis would be laid in the National Foreign Trade Policy to take
markets to weavers and artisans so that their work is sufficiently rewarded and
weavers and artisans are prevented from running pillar to post to sell their products.
Mr.
Scindia and Dr. Swati Piramal, ASSOCHAM president gave away 10 Women Entrepreneurs’
awards instituted by ASSOCHAM and IMC for promotion of domestic weaving and saree
makings. The Heritage weavers awards were given away to Ms. Sally Holkar,
Ms. Jamini Peyany, Ms. Rashmi Prasanth Tapadia, Ms. Pooja maheswari, Ms. Shamlu
Dudeya, Ms. Ahalya S. Sarangi, Ms. Sunita Burad, Ms. Sulochna Salvi and Ms. Afroz
Jahan.
Among
well known women entrepreneurs present on the occasion comprised Ms. Pratibha
Advani, Ms. Pia Singh, Princess Diya Kumari, Ms. Anuradha Prasad, Ms. Kavita
Bhartia, Ms. Latika Dikshit, Ms. Manik Karanjawala, Ms. Sangeeta Bijlani, Ms.
Sara Pilot, Ms. Shweta Nanda, Ms. Supriya Sule, Mrs. Sheila Kriplani, President,
IMC Ladies Wing, Ms. Sheetal Ansal and Ms. Rashmi Jolly. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, FEB 19 : FASTRACK as a brand has expanded its portfolio to now include
not only watches and sunglasses but also bags, belts, wallets and wristbands!
After the launch of 14 Fastrack stores across 9 cities Fastrack has opened the
doors of its first 2 exclusive Fastrack Stores in New Delhi at Kamala Nagar and
Satyaniketan today. Both the stores are located in youth hubs of Delhi and make
perfect youth fashion destinations.
Infiltrating
the lives of Indian youth with in-house designed products that are refreshingly
different and affordable; Fastrack has quickly notched up the title of being the
fastest growing youth fashion brand in India. Addressing the media, Mr. Harish
Bhat, COO, Titan Industries said, “Fastrack as a youth fashion brand always
aspires to be creative and innovative. The brand caters to every need of today’s
youth under one roof. Since the launch of its first store in Pune last year, today
we have 16 exclusive stores across the country and we are happy that Fastrack
has become an iconic youth brand, perhaps the first Indian one!”
With an average store size of approximately 500 sq. ft, all the Fastrack stores
across Pune, Vizag, Chennai, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Thane, Nasik, Hyderabad and
Bhopal have received tremendous response from its young consumers. The company
owned Fastrack store at FC Road Pune, has recorded a turnover of approximately
2 crores within one year of its launch!
The
brand after the launch of its first ever exclusive Fastrack Store in Pune plans
to open around 50 stores in India by April 2010. Staying true to the brands' focus
of being where its consumers are, the new Fastrack stores are be located in and
around popular youth hang outs. All the Fastrack products are attractively priced
between Rs. 195 up to Rs. 3795. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, FEB 09 : WESTSIDE was awarded the 'The Most Admired Private Label Fashion
Retailer of the Year’ at the Images Fashion Awards 2010, the feted fashion
event of the year organized by the IMAGES Group.
The
awards ceremony was the culminating event of the India Fashion Forum 2010 (IFF)
held on January 29, 2010 at The Renaissance, Powai.
Westside
has 90 per cent of its merchandise as private label brands and witnessed a growth
of nearly 28 per cent in the retail space last year, despite the downturn.
On
receiving the awards, Ms. Smeeta Neogi, Head- Marketing, Westside said, “We
are extremely happy and delighted to receive this appreciation as it re-affirms
our belief towards the importance of customer engagement at every stage of merchandise
development. This award serves as a great boost to our endeavor in understanding
our customer requirements and delivering the best in fashion from India and international
markets.”
The
Images Retail Awards followed strict international benchmarks in deciding the
top honors with IRIS Retail Intelligence as Knowledge Partner and global consulting
firm AT Kearney as the Process Approver.
The
selection process involved self-nominations as well as a countrywide poll to short-list
the nominees. (npsinha@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, AUG 19 : NOTWITHSTANDING its improved global profile led by a boom
during the pre-crisis period, Indian fashion industry has been hampered by the
global economic recession as reflected by stark differences in the growth rates
of pre-crisis and the current period, according to the Associated Chambers of
Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
The
ASSOCHAM Financial Pulse (AFP) Study on "Impact of recession on Indian fashion
industry" analyzed that top companies catering to the fashion industry have
faced huge losses as the demand of luxury readymade apparels, leather and gems
& jewellery fell down drastically which impaired the sector's profitability.
Forming
the major part of the fashion industry, growth rates in the net profit of companies
in readymade apparel, gems & jewellery and leather products declined by 151.7
per cent, 81.8 per cent and 445.7 per cent respectively in FY 2008-09 as against
ostensible growth rates of 38.2 per cent, 7.4 per cent and 87.6 per cent respectively
during the pre-crisis period (2005-08).
"Even
though the Indian economy is growing at a robust pace, the per-capita income of
the consumers is still too low to significantly boost the purchasing power for
the high-end fashion industry during the economic downturn" said Mr. Sajjan
Jindal, President, ASSOCHAM.
The
AFP Study carried by Assocham Research Bureau is based on the corporate results
of the companies from FY 2005-06 to FY 2008-09. The analysis includes the companies
which are engaged in manufacturing of readymade apparels, gems & jewellery
and leather based products.
The
Chamber chief said, high operating cost borne by the textile sector is the major
factor responsible for the shrinkage in the net earnings of the readymade apparel
companies. The CAGR of net profit in the sector, which was 18.3 per cent during
the pre-crisis period (2005-08), declined by 9 per cent in last fiscal 2008-09.
The
slowdown in the economy and the major fall in the exports figure in last fiscal
2008-09 are attributable for this negative dip in the net profits of the readymade
apparels sector.
Severely
hit by the economic slowdown, Gems and Jewellery is another sector which dragged
the fashion industry in deep trouble. The sector faced a decline of whopping 81.80
per cent in the net profit during 2008-09 as against a positive growth rate of
7 per cent during the pre-crisis period. External demand for the sector dried
up due to the global recession.
The
AFP Study also analyzed that leather products which include finished leather,
leather footwear, leather garments & clothing, bags & handbags and other
accessories & products faced the grip of slowdown and the demand of these
products came down drastically. Also, India's leather exports posted an almost
flat growth rate in 2008-09 owing to slump in demand in major overseas markets.
The
companies engaged in leather sector faced a huge dip in profitability in 2008-09
as the net profit declined by a staggering 445.70 per cent. In stark contrast,
the sector showed a high positive growth in net profit in terms of CAGR of 87.60
per cent during the pre-crisis period.(npsinha@thesynergyonline.com)
NEW
DELHI, FEB 09 :