Indians ready to romance the high seas

Weekly updates on trends, gadgets and fashion

Watches you wear make a statement about you and you have the best global brands to choose from. Co-owning a yacht and sailing holidays are the flavour of the season. Organic cosmetics are in vogue. High capacity storage consumer electronics are in demand.

Chillibreeze Business Research Team

Watcha wearing?

If time is money, then a watch is certainly worth your while!

From a few thousands rupees upto a couple of lakhs, here’s our favourite pick of watches from the market. For those looking for elegance and simplicity, the Titan Raga Hazel collection is ideal. All you pink lovers, head to Tommy Hilfiger! A charm bracelet watch with a cute heart, sparkling star, enamel flower and the TH flag-charms together with the round-shaped hanging clock create a fashion touch to the braided leather bracelet.

Higher-end watches like Pierre Cardin and Puma come with an extra zing. Seafarers or a racing sailor, you can pick up the Seiko Velatura Yachting Timer. Tag Heuer’s Aquaracer is every woman’s must-have watch!
March 1, 2008
Source: Newindpress.com

Fashion walk on high street

The longest fashion walk is happening at High Street Phoenix, where Gayatri and Atul Ruia launch Skyzone with an extravagant show featuring 120 models over 500 metres of ramp space. The Ruias, India’s first couple of retail, intend to elevate the retail therapy experience by offering premium lifestyle and fashion brands in a bigger, better and bolder avatar.

The brands selected for Skyzone, include Nautica, Next, Wills, Esprit, Forever New, Color Plus, Crocs, Da Milano, Tommy Hilfiger, Clarks, Guess and Body Shop amongst others.
March 1, 2008
Source: Times of India

International boat show kick-starts in Mumbai

The four-day Mumbai International Boat Show (MIBS) has proved to be a treat for all those who love the romance of luxury boats and high seas. The exhibits on display include a rich spread of over 50 deluxe yachts, kayaks, jet skis and sailboats by 30 top exhibitors from around the world.

The exhibition has attracted participation from international brands like Azimut, Yamaha, and YAKA and many more. The exhibition also has on display sub-marine aqua-scooters and inflatables, a perfect way to have fun on the waters.
February 29, 2008
Source: MSN India

High capacity storage for consumer electronics

Demand is burgeoning for high capacity, cheap and miniaturized storage in consumer devices such as MP3 players, cameras, DVRs and set-top boxes.

It is not only corporate giants who are in need of huge amounts of storage and storage consolidation, but common people using consumer devices are also feeling the need for high capacity storage. The consumer electronics market across the world is witnessing a spiralling growth.
February 28, 2008
Source: Expresscomputeronline.com

Organic Cosmetics

India has made a revolutionary change in the growing market for organic cosmetics and skin care products. Not only organic beauty products, India is developing a niche for the global international market for natural cosmetics, skin care and hair care products. More and more women and men are inclined towards personal grooming and changing lifestyle, reflecting an increasing demand for beauty products in India.

Organic ingredients are pure and natural but not all natural cosmetics are organic. Some of the beauty products may contain minerals and inorganic pigments. Natural organic skin care cosmetics are obtained from pure, natural and environmental friendly organic ingredients that leave the skin vibrant, glowing and smooth, setting a benchmark for holistic skin.
February 26, 2008
Source: American Chronicle

Sail dream yacht for only a fraction of its cost

Fractional sailing is time-sharing for the use of the yacht among the owner and five or six other people. One has to pay only a fraction of the cost of the boat. Mumbai-based Aquasail will be soon launching this service for the uninitiated sailor.

Despite the absence of marinas to park, yachts are fast gaining popularity among the high net worth individuals. Boats ranging from Rs 20 lakh to over Rs 2 crore are the new symbol of luxury, just like foreign cars and executive jets.
February 25, 2008
Source: Economic Times