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Rocky
S
Rocky S can be counted among those few Indian designers who
concentrate on Western wear in a large scale. But that does
not mean that his forte is limited to westerns. Far from it,
he has made a mark for himself by designing some stunning garments
for those who adorn our silver screens. He believes in what
he calls 'wearable' clothes that suit men and women of all age
groups. Of course, the real scene-stealers are his white lycra
dresses with vivid abstract Indian paintings on them. Other
than his own store, Rocky also retails his label to outlets
all over India.
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Wendell
Rodricks
Who would have thought that one of India's hottest designers'
initial calling would be from the world of hotel management?
That's Wendell Rodricks for you. Catering graduate turned haute
couturier. No wannabe designs, no gaudy displays. With an intimate
and engaging passion for white, his trademark minimalist chic
style has become a rage among those discerning connoisseurs
who prefer the subtle for the explicit. One of the first Indians
to take his range to the international fashion fair IGEDO in
Dusseldorf, his passion for minimalism is also evident in his
range of jewellery, and the uniforms of the Goa State Police
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Marvie
Beck
The first celebrity face she worked on was that of singer Alisha
Chinai. That was in 1984. Marvie used to be an airhostess before
she entered the beauty business, but quit the job because she
wanted to pursue a career that would do justice to her creative
bent of mind. After completing a holiday course at the Delamar
School of Make-up, London, she simply phoned a few friends in
Mumbai and directly approached photographers for work. She hasn't
looked back since.
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Avan Contractor
Avan trained as a hairstylist at Schnell Hans in Mumbai. She
did a brief stint as an assistant director in the production
house Script Shop under Adi Pocha. She also trained for a while
in London with Vidal Sassoon. Later she joined 'Juice', a salon
run by Farhan Akhtar's wife Adhuna, which led to the biggest
break of her career - 'Dil Chahta Hai'. Avon's recent accomplishments
include the biggest hit of the year - 'Rang De Basanti', where
she was instrumental in giving the lead characters a contemporary,
yet intense look. |
Cory Walia
He is one of the most renowned names in tinsel town, or more
aptly, the name behind some of the most beautiful faces in tinsel
town. For nearly 13 years, Walia has been conjuring up glam
looks for models in ad films, ramp shows and photo-shoots. In
his years in the beauty business, Cory has hosted the beauty
segment on Zee `Khoobsurat', conducted numerous workshops, demos
and talks on the art of make-up, and has even represented the
houses of Lakme and Chambor at various stages in his illustrious
career. More recently, he has been associated with various advertising
campaigns including Lakme, Elle 18, Aquafina and Smirnoff. Cory
is also responsible for the glamour and glitz synonymous with
the Lakme India Fashion Week.
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Dilshad
Pastakia
Dilshad, daughter of Yasmin of the famous Nalini & Yasmin
hairstylist duo, began her career 16 years ago with Nalini &
Yasmin and then on her own. She is a popular name amongst celebrities
and her clientele includes the likes of Shah Rukh, Hrithik,
Bobby Deol, Karisma, Urmilla and Sonali. |
Amy Fernandes
Amy Fernandes has taken over as Editor, Femina, since February
2005. The magazine has been relaunched since July 2005, to become
far more contemporary, keeping in step with the rapid transition
that the modern Indian woman is going through. She has a passion
for magazines. Earlier she was Editor, Special Projects with
the Times of India, where she has conceptualized and created
five (and sometimes more) magazines, ranging from travel to
children
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