New Boutiques to Open From Mumbai to NYC
October 13, 2010
Hi everyone! It’s Richa here again. We’ve had a run of pretty weather in NYC recently, don’t you think? Ample sunshine, clear skies, and a cool breeze made a wonderful companions for a stroll down Madison avenue. I’m not much of an uptown shopper but had to stop in at the new Soigne Kothari boutique. The store is sleek in style with spare, minimal white walls and display cases…all the better to show off the bold Indian styles that Soigne selected for her boutique. The first floor features dresses and separates by contemporary Indian designers including Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. Bold costume jewelry filled several cases. Upstairs I found a selection of designer saris and other formal Indian wear – if only I had somewhere to go!
It’s wonderful to see Indian fashion taking space on Madison avenue. Shoppers clearly unfamiliar with Indian fashion trickled into the store when I was there and it was nice to hear them appreciate the intricate handiwork of traditional designs but also see the range of contemporary Indian fashion apart from lenghas and cholis. Soigne’s boutique is one of several boutiques coming to NYC this fall. In a few days, Misha Nicole will open its doors. The retail space promises to be more than a place to buy coveted international designers – the press release says that the boutique will also be an event space usable as a platform for social consciousness and home to new, unrepresented designers. I’m very interested to see this concept in action, so a full report is forthcoming dear readers!
source: Soigne Kothari, Misha Nicole
by ST in Accessories, Fashion, New York
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BollyInstyle Giveaway: Masala Baby
October 12, 2010
The air is filled with the festive spirit of Diwali, which is right around the corner for the year twenty-ten. And just in time to celebrate, Masala Baby’s fall collection, Mela is here! Baby designer, Dipali works bright prints, layers, textures, embroidery and more into this fall collection – and it all works. These clothes are too darling for words. My baby fever just increased big time!
And And And! I have a new giveaway for you. It’s the fabulous MELA gypsy dress (color of your choice) from the new collection at Masala Baby.
To enter, you must:
- leave a comment here with your color choice: Orchid Purple, Rust or Teal.
- “like” Masala Baby on Facebook
- AND sign-up for emails from Masala Baby.
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I will accept entries until end of day next Tuesday, October 19th. Giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. Thanks, Dipali. Good luck, all!
And for those readers that can’t wait, Dipali is offering a 20% discount. All you have to do is enter BTS10 at checkout. Offer valid until November 15th (also free shipping on orders over $100).
source: Masala Baby
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Sajal Patel says:
October 12, 2010 at 1:31 pm
OMG, these outfits are adorable. My two year old and/or 10 month would look so festive in them.
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Malena says:
October 12, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Rust.
Beautiful dresses!
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Nicole Mehta says:
October 12, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Love the rust colored- it’s the perfect color for Eesha!
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Rina says:
October 12, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Beautiful clothes– My niece would look so cute in the teal!
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Monica Desai says:
October 12, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Beautiful dresses and they look so comfortable for my 4 yr old. Love the colors!! My daughter would love the rust colored one.
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Sara Alvaro says:
October 13, 2010 at 6:04 am
What a gorgeous collection-teal is probably my favourite for my two little grandaughters.
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Archena says:
October 13, 2010 at 7:14 am
Love these collections, I wish they had something for my 10 year doll. I buy stuff for my 15month boy.
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ruhee says:
October 14, 2010 at 9:41 am
I love the simplicity and vibrant colors of this collection. My fav is the rust followed by orchid purple and then teal.
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Emily says:
October 16, 2010 at 10:17 am
These are gorgeous. My daughter would look amazing in the Orchid Purple color.
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Aruna says:
October 19, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Love the contrasts – just my style. I have a thing for purple, but my daughter likes blue, so blue it is.
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Fifth Avenue’s First Festival of Lights
September 27, 2010
Morning all! It’s Richa from Mala Handmade. It’s officially fall and though I am a summer gal, there are some things about the cool weather I love…apple cider, fall colors, and … holiday store windows. I always think that the fall and winter store windows are the most inspired ones of the year (no surprise since it’s retails most profitable season). This year, however, I’ve marked my calendar to take a trip by the Louis Vuitton Flagship on the corner of 57th and 5th Avenues here in New York City to check out their Diwali displays.
As Manvi of Mochatini and Women’s Wear Daily report, Louis Vuitton’s holiday windows worldwide will pay homage to India this year, beginning on Diwali (November 5th). Displays will pay tribute to Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The holidays is one of India’s important occasions in which participants light traditional diyas, or oil lamps, wear colorful clothes, and eat plenty of sweets. Louis Vuitton has had a longstanding relationship with India and, for their displays, turned to Indian artist Rajeev Sethi to design the windows that will feature lit hand-painted paper trunks. The brand will also introduce limited edition dresses made of vintage sari fabrics. I plan to take some pictures to post for everyone to enjoy!
source: Women’s Wear Daily
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prutha says:
September 27, 2010 at 8:19 am
this is sooo sooo coool…maybe ill come with u to check it out!! yeahieeee..i miss home soo soo much during diwali!!
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prutha says:
October 12, 2010 at 10:15 am
The Colors look gorgeous and the the material look so comfy for the kids.Usually kids cloths in Indian attire are not very comfortable , but i would surely buy these if i had a daughter.