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Published: Volume 20, Issue 6, June, 2012
Be the talk of the town with your impeccable style. Here’s how...

1. Market Newbies
Luscious introductions to the shelves

Add some exotic glam to your ensemble with Zoya’s Egypt collection inspired by the opulent history and adventures from the land of the pyramids. The collection includes hammered gold rendered into iconic shapes and*- embellished with rare stones like lapis lazuli, emeralds, rubies, corals and diamonds.

Take a break from colour with Burberry Brit’s White Collection that comprises of soft, lightweight and breathable fabrics perfect for a hot summer day. The collection also consists of a limited edition fragrance to compliment the soft summer attire. With accessories and separates you can pair with almost anything, its time to go back to basics.

Crafted out of plastic jelly, these beauties from Melissa at Evolv are the ideal solution for your feet in the monsoons. Don’t let the rains stop you from sporting heels. A favourite amongst celebs internationally, these hot steppers come with a subtle candy aroma to keep your feet fresh all day long!

Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer collection offers sportswear with a chic twist. Using her signature clean and subtle design aesthetic, she has created strong yet simple pieces in a colour palette of blonde, white and greys that appear against soft amethysts and stone shades in one group while navy, white, orange and tangerine are used for the second colour story.

Sleek and crisp designs by the Italian designer Stefano Pilati make for an elegant Spring/Summer accessories collection from the house of Yves Saint Laurent. Welcome back the ‘Tribute’ sandal in classic black and beige leather with a versatile mid-heel or embrace glamour with the timeless ‘Bella du Jour’ clutch. The collection is available exclusively at Kitsch and is a must-have for diva dressing.

2. Material Men
Goodies for the guys

Here’s something with a silver lining. Audelade’s portfolio kit has been handcrafted and hand-woven in fabric made of silver combined with fine quality natural leather. The kit includes a bag, notepad holder, wallet, key chain, visiting card holder and travelling kit. Apt for those who like to add a dose of luxury to everything.

Slip-ons get a chic makeover with Samsonite’s new range of leather footwear that blends comfort and attitude perfectly. Bid a temporary adieu to your closed shoes this summer and team these with everything from linen pants to denims. The slippers are equipped with a slip-resistant sole and a snug fit so sport them throughout the day with ease.

Gear up for some action with the sporty collection from Parx that lets you be in touch with your fun side. Get bright and graphic with T-shirts and trousers in eye-catching colours this summer. These tees come in a ‘dip tea bag’ packaging to add to the experience.

3. Tech Talk
Gadgets and applications at your service

Get yourself the latest Apple iPad on Tradus.in and enjoy everything from reading e-books to playing the piano on the go. Save your peepers any strain thanks to the Retina Display screen. A 9.7-inch display with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution makes watching movies a joyful experience. With a battery life of up to 10 hours and a five megapixel iSight camera at the back, this is your perfect travel companion.

Scene snips
Style bytes to keep you updated

The shoe maverick Christian Louboutin will venture into the beauty industry with a wide range of luxury beauty products created in collaboration with Batallure Beauty. From crafting shoes coveted by women across the globe, the man who almost always knows what a woman wants will be creating a comprehensive make-up range expected to be launched late next year. Looks like Louboutin is all set to dress his woman immaculately from head to toe.

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