News and views about Lifestyle in India

Weekly news updates on lifestyle trends in India

New ranges of apparel flood the market targeting trendsetters. Zodiac’s Da Vinci collection and Lee Cooper’s Red Diamond range make a splash in this segment. Holiday itineraries are changing as Indians travel pallets opt for luxury instead of native village visits.

- Chillibreeze Business Research Team

Meet the Gen Next Designers

The latest entries to the next generation of designers include Kallol Datta, Rimzim Dadu, Bijoya Mukherjie, Arjun Agarwal, Roopa and Kanick, Dhirendra Singh and Swati Bhimte.

The Lakme Fashion Week gives a sneak preview of their Gen Next Designers every season. This lot looks promising indeed.
October 6, 2007
Source: Times of India

Zodiac launches Da Vinci Collection

The new line from Zodiac Clothing inspired and named after the great Italian artist of the Renaissance, the Da Vinci Collection has been launched this festive season.

This collection has a combination of colours, weaves and textures available in shades of mint, blue, lilac and pink. Genuine mother-of-peal trinity buttons decorate each Da Vinci shirt.
October 6, 2007
Source: Fibre2Fashion.com

Satin Spirit!

Satin is In! Couture designers are dressing up women in this sexy fabric. Gowns, skirts, lingerie and slips highlighting sensual curves are the in thing, with this season’s favourite fabric.
October 6, 2007
Source: Times of India

Bitten by the luxe travel bug

Today’s Indians are changing the way they holiday. Instead of visiting native villages and families for winter and summer vacations, the nuclear families of today are traveling out.

The demand in travel and tourism and steep rises in come have altered choices in vacation spots to something more luxurious.
October 5, 2007
Source: Deccan Herald

Red Diamond with music in Autumn/Winter

The Autumn Winter collection 2007 from Lee Cooper has just been launched. This English Denim brand is famed for its association with rock music.

The Red Diamond range, the highlight of this collection, is aimed at the trend-setting cult in India. It consists of denims and non-denims, knits, wovens, capris and winter wear.
October 4, 2007
Source: Fibre2Fashion.com

Why Women Dread Being in 30s

At 30 married women doubt their decisions and single women start questioning their looks. Today, lifestyle is very demanding and most women are stressed with this.

A recent survey states that the 30s are the most dreadful ten years of a woman’s life. The demands and responsibilities of motherhood, home and careers are at the peak at this stage, and the pressure just takes its toll.
October 3, 2007
Source: IndiWo

Booked for life

Personal libraries are a growing trend. Designing this space has endless possibilities. There are several options available with furniture retailing stores that have handy products to suit your personal library.

European brands such as Maronese, Aqua, and Tonin Casa have entertainment units, chairs and cabinets at different prices. The working from home trend is catching up in India and the home library is an important space that caters to this need.
September 30, 2007
Source: Economic Times