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Cannes Film Festival 2017 Day 1 & 2 Looks

Cannes is a star-studded event with A-listers from all across the globe. But apart from the great movie unveils the festival has become popular for its red carpet looks. Each year we see the A-listers bringing their top game when it comes to their red carpet looks. Some end up being ridiculed by the twitteraties and the fashion Nazis where are some ace the game with their glamorous looks. So step into the fashion world of Cannes Film Festival 2017 with me and check out the best-dressed celebrities so far:

Deepika Padukone
The new brand ambassador of the L’oreal is definitely turning heads on the red carpet. The jewel toned maroon dress by Marchesa has her looking like a diva. She paired the outfit with Jimmy Choo stilettos, studded danglers and ring from the studio of De Grisogono and her killer smile.

Aishwarya Rai
She stole the spotlight on the red carpet with her Disney Princess gown by Michael Cinco. The icy blue off-shoulder dress had delicate embroidery all over. She let the ball-worthy gown shine by keeping her accessories to a bare minimum and opting for a pin-straight hairdo. She has been a frequent head turner at the Cannes Film Festival. This time I think she has outdone herself.

Elle Fanning
The princess-inspired gowns are raging over the red carpet this year. Elle Fanning sported a princess style gown by Vivienne Westwood at the Cannes Film Festival this year. She has a hand painted unicorn on her dress train which makes the dress even more enchanting and drool worthy.

Uma Thurman

Uma was dressed to kill in a bardot styled pink gown by Atelier Versace. The dressed showcased a plunging neckline and a sizzling thigh high slit. She pulled off this racy outfit with immense confidence and panache. If looks could kill then we all would be her victim.

Petra Nemcova
Plunging neckline and thigh-high slits have been popular this year on the red carpet. But carrying off both together in one outfit can be tricky. But Petra Nemcova makes a daring fashion statement with her bold neckline and risqué thigh high slit. She pulled up her hair in a sleek high ponytail to show off her statement necklace and earrings which was the icing on the cake.

So far the Cannes journey has been nothing short of glamorous and hasn’t failed to disappoint me. I am eagerly waiting to some more jaw-dropping looks on the red carpet this year.

Who are the best-dressed celebrities on the Red Carpet of the Cannes Film this year? Which celeb looks are you waiting for? Let me know in the comments below.

Sheetal Sharma Stylist for Raees, shares his Experience of Working With Sharukh Khan

This time I got an opportunity to get an insight into Bollywood. I had a brief chat with Sheetal Sharma, the man behind the looks of SRK and Mahira Khan in the upcoming movie “Raees”. Talking to Sheetal was an amazing experience as I realized how important is the contribution of people behind the curtains and the efforts they put in to make a movie successful. We swoon over the looks of the film stars but hardly ever give a second thought to the people whose efforts make those characters life-like.

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The interview with Sheetal Sharma was an eye-opener in many ways as there was so much I learnt about the research that goes behind making a movie successful. Sheetal is a very approachable person and I was super-excited about talking to him.
Sheetal, tell me about your career….how did you start as a costume designer?

SS: I started my career in 2010, with a film called “Miss Lovely”. It was a great start for me as the movie was appreciated all over and acclaimed at several international film festivals including Cannes. I also got a chance to design costumes for “Don 2”, “Bobby Jasoos” and “Katti Batti”. “Raees” is my latest project and probably one of my best till date.

Tell us something about working with Rahul Dholakia?

Working with Rahul Dholakia was a great experience. He is a wonderful director with an eye for detail. It was actually Rahul himself who offered me several references for the look he wanted for Shahrukh. Being a Gujarati, Rahul had a fair idea what exactly he was looking for, a blend of modernity and old school style from the eighties. And the best part was that he never let me know that I was designing for SRK so that the look would not be stereotyped, so he gave me synopsis so that I could create a small town guy look for the hero.

And what about Mahira Khan? How was it working with her?

Mahira is a natural, I got some samples done for her before we started and she loved them all. Her looks were supposed to be kept organic, as she portrays a charming village girl from the 70s ad 80s. Her outfits were mostly in malmal and other natural fabrics embellished with delicate embroideries, with matching bangles and a diamond nose pin. There are Ghararas and short kurtis, most of them casual and simple. We decided to keep the makeup simple and gentle too and Mahira loved her look in the movie. Her outfits for “Zaalima” are being appreciated and the black ghagra is my favorite.

So how was the experience of designing Shahrukh’s “Raees” look? And I must say that you’ve created quite a stir with this one…..

Designing Shahrukh Khan for “Raees” was a pleasure because he is one such actor who is very open to experimenting with his looks. He even came up with some suggestions during the trials so that we could make the character as real as possible. He dons Pathani suits most of the time and looks cool in them. The surma or kohl gave him a menacing look and it is catching on with the youth. It was great that SRK was ready to try my suggestion with the eye makeup. His Sunglasses were custom designed, exclusively for him after creating a 3D model of his face so that they can fit him perfectly.

We see SRK in different looks in the movie promos. Tell us something about these looks.

Yes, SRK has three looks in the movie. His character sees transition from a young guy to that of a mature politician. He starts with casual looks, all basics like pant-shirts and jeans. And then comes, the Pathani suit look, which is well complemented by his surma clad eyes, glares and neat, masculine stubble. SRK is quite a perfectionist and he works at ground level when it comes to getting into character. The styling sessions with him were very detailed.

What research did you put in while designing all these looks for the “Raees” actors?

As I told before, I conceptualized the looks from the 70s and 80s. Also, I asked some friends and their friends for their family albums to get a feel of those typical Gujarati characters of that era. For Shahrukh, I was inspired by a relative of a friend, someone I spotted in a wedding album. I shared the look with SRK and he was ready to try it out. And when I came up with all the ideas, Rahul was more than happy with them.

Share your experiences about working for “Raees”.

With a theme film like “Raees”, costumes play a vital role in capturing the spirit of the movie. Whether it was styling Shahrukh, Mahira or the 60+ cast members of the movie, the entire experience was amazing. We worked hard for almost 9-10 months on the costumes, without any holidays or weekends. But I would say that it was an enriching experience. And it feels good when people appreciate the work we do.

What about your future plans?

I have a few more projects lined up for the future and hope to continue with the good work.

I am sure your other projects will be equally interesting, Sheetal and I look forward to watch Shah Rukh and Mahira in action this weekend. With this, I ended my conversation with Sheetal Sharma and wished him luck for the release of “Raees”. I also told him that I loved Shahrukh’s and Mahira’s looks in the movie and hope that the audience would love it too.

Gauri Khan and Bollygoods Edition 2 at The Dorchester, London Event Review

What better way to spend a bank holiday, than to go to a celluloid inspired fashion and lifestyle exhibition. BollyGoods Edition 2, London, a high end platform showcasing the culture of Indian Cinema was held on May 2^nd at The Dorchester, Mayfair.

BollyGoods is bringing all things bollywood together in one place, it was founded by Promila Jain Bahri, hosted by Shivani Ahluwalia. The lovely décor and as usual great statement pieces were unveiled by Gauri Khan, an Indian Film producer, interior designer and wife of the most loved superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.

The event presented the works of some of the immensely talented family members of Bollywood’s Superstars like Gauri Khan. Besides this, BollyGoods also showcased the works of fashion designers like Gauri and Nainika, Roshni Chopra, Manish Arora, Babi Grewal, Kanika Kapoor and Abha Dalmia. Jewelers, Artists and Couturiers who cater to the world of Bollywood like INNAYA, ONITA, Redot Jewels and Devara Jewels also participated in the event.

The BollyGoods Edition 2’s official charity partner was The British Asian Trust, founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2007. The main motto of the trust is to do something about the prevalent poverty and hardship in South Asia. Other partners included Ravish Kapoor, Air India, Sony Television, Media Hive and more.

BollyGoods Edition 2 Comes to London this May 2016

BollyGoods Edition 2 is a one-of-a-kind exhibition that is inspired by the Indian film fraternity, better known as Bollywood. It is a premium platform for our favourite on-screen legends to showcase their creative talent outside of the silver screen, in the areas of fashion, accessory and interior design. The exhibition will also feature fashion designers, jewellers, couturiers and graphic designers who work closely with the Indian film industry.

For audiences who enjoy the taste of the cinematic world, this is the perfect opportunity to bring the celluloid art and aesthetic into their own home.

The event will be hosted by well-known members of the B-town family, and will be inaugurated by the gorgeous Gauri Khan – a film producer, interior designer and style icon in her own right and wife to supertar Sharukh Khan.

Rohit Bal, one of India’s most renowned designers who is best known for his treatment of royal motifs in a contemporary manner, will be presenting his newest prêt collection. Other exhibitors include Rohit + Rahul, the incredibly talented designer duo whose creations have been worn on red carpets across the globe, as well as famous names like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Freida Pinto, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachan, Alia Bhatt and many, many more.

As if that was not enough, several iconic jewellers will be exhibiting their stunning work as well, including Shri Hari Diagems by Vinay Gupta, who created the beautiful adornments worn by Deepika Padukone in Bajirao Mastani, an emotionally gripping movie that depicts an epic Indian historial romance. Other jewellery designers who will be exhibiting at BollyGoods Edition 2 include Queenie Singh, whose designs have been worn by the likes of Hilary Clinton, the Queen of Morocco and Kangana Ranaut, as well as Roshni Chopra who is a famed actressed, presenter and now, jewellery designer.

BollyGoods was incepted Promila Jain Bahri, a Delhi-based entreprenueur and design fanatic. She is a key influencer in India’s fashion and retail space, and launched the first domestic chilrendswear label – Li’l Tomatoes – which has grown to over one hundred stores across the nation. She started BollyGoods to celebrate and share the creativity of Bollywood with a wider, global audience.

Shivani Ahluwalia, a UK-based luxury consultant, was critical in bringing the BollyGoods concept to London and executing to perfection.

The official charity partner for BollyGoods Edition 2 is The British Asian Trust, founded in 2007 by HRH The Prince of Wales. The trust focuses on addressing eduction, healthcare and employment issues, recognizing that these are inherently linked with poverty.

The exhibition will take place on the 2nd of May, from 1:30pm to 8:00pm, in the Ballroom Suite at The Dorchester, Mayfair, London. The ticket price is £30. See you there, ladies!

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