“The business, Touch Wood, is fabulous,” said Andrea Lieberman during a preview of her Resort 2023 ALC collection. “We’re in the process of opening a store in Miami in October, we launched swimwear, we found our sweet spot.”
What’s selling is “clothes, clothes, clothes,” said the designer. “People are going out with a vengeance.”
For resort that meant modern, short, structured LBDs in caddy fabrication with cutouts and puff sleeves, or sheer mesh inserts, and resort-ready satin halter slips, ruched jersey dresses, or all-out gowns with crystal-edge cutouts.
Continuing the party theme differently, a crystal mesh skirt looked great with an oversize white boyfriend shirt, and a silver vegan leather pleated skirt with a casual fisherman sweater. The brand’s breakthrough Paloma pillow bag was also given rhinestone dusting.
Suiting has also become important for the 14-year-old contemporary brand, and a liquid peach silk suit is “designed for the moment when you want a stronger feminine feel than a softer feminine one,” Lieberman said.
Other suits were more ’60s inspired, with a slight flare at the ankle, with one of the lime green brocades from the designer “Carlille”, “because I grew up near the Carlyle Hotel and our store was more than that.” It’s a stone’s throw,” she said. A raspberry velvet tuxedo made an even more statement.
ALC has made vegan leather a growth category, expanding it from outerwear to sophisticated daywear, including a price-right Cognac vegan leather oversized blazer and carpenter skirt, which the former stylist designed in a grass-green sweater and lavender. was attached to the bag.
When it came to pops of color and party-ready styles, Lieberman explained that she had Miami New Years on her mind. “We will definitely be opening our Miami store in the Design District by then.”
With the World Cup just 10 days away, the Indian women’s hockey team will be looking to use their last FIH Pro League double-header match against the US, starting here on Tuesday, to address their weak areas ahead of the marquee event. . – Hosted by Netherlands and Spain. Indian women made remarkable performances in their first FIH Pro League season, finishing third in the standings with 24 points from 14 matches, behind the Netherlands (32 points from 14 matches) and Argentina, who have already won the title with 42 points. has achieved. 16 games.
Belgium are close to India with 22 points from 14 matches and the Savita Punia-led Indian team will be looking to sign on to a credible third-place finish with a win over the Americans.
The second match of the double header will be played on Wednesday.
In their last Pro League bout, India posted a 2-1 shoot-out win (2-2 in regulation time) and a narrow 2-3 defeat to Olympic silver medalist Argentina, here last weekend.
The two matches against the United States of America will provide a perfect platform for the Indians to gauge their strength ahead of the World Cup starting July 1.
“For us, the most important thing is that we can execute our plans and do better over the weekend against Argentina. We could have done better, but I think this match is the best for us ahead of the world. Confidence booster. Cup,” said India captain Savita.
“There is still room for us to improve and we look forward to plugging gaps in the matches against USA. We have gained good momentum and hope to finish our first Pro League campaign with good results,” he added. will do.”
Along with the World Cup, Savita said that the team is shaping up really well for the quadrennial tournament.
“We are delighted that we have got a good chance to play in Europe a few days before the World Cup, so the preparation for the big event has been really great. The team is preparing really well for the World Cup.”
India’s vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka said that Team USA is confident of thrashing them, who are at the bottom of the FIH Pro League standings with just five points from 12 matches.
“The matches against Argentina were really tough, but we are glad we stick to the plans and did really well against a strong team. We look forward to the last set of matches of our memorable Pro League campaign. United Positive result against the States,” she said.
In the World Cup, the Indian women’s hockey team is placed in Pool B along with England, China and New Zealand. India will start their campaign against England in Amstelveen, Netherlands on 3 July.
The early work of the devil: Lapland may be one of the least likely locations for fashion-related production, but it will be home to a new $420 million textile fiber factory that is planned.
Finnish fashion and textile technology company Infinite Fiber Company will develop its first Infinna fiber production facility at Stora Enso’s Veitsiluoto industrial site in the city of Chemi. Located in the northernmost region of Lapland, Chemi lies on the northern edge of the Baltic Sea. The new factory is being developed and converted into a building with a closed paper production line.
Save the huge financial investments and commitment of the Infina order by major fashion powerhouses like Inditex, PVH Europe, H&M Group, Patagonia, Pangea and bestsellers, all this may sound strange. Expected to operate at full capacity in 2025, the factory is expected to create around 270 jobs in the area. By making multi-year commitments to Infinna purchase orders, apparel industry brands are helping to raise the bar towards circularity in fashion.
The fiber that will be made there is Infina, a new cellulosic fiber made entirely from textile waste. It looks and feels like cotton and can similarly be used to make textile products such as T-shirts, jeans, blouses, dresses, hoodies and other apparel. A company spokesperson said on Monday that Infina Textile Fiber is also biodegradable and can be recycled again in the company’s process, and does not contain any microplastics.
The facility will be able to churn out 30,000 metric tons of fiber, which is equivalent to producing enough fiber for about 100 million T-shirts. Anant Fiber Company is banking on exports of most of the production being generated at the new factory. The fact that Chemi is a port city makes it “an efficient link to the rest of the world,” according to the company. Infinite Fiber considered dozens of other sites before choosing Veitsiluoto Industrial. Existing infrastructure, availability of fresh water, renewable electricity, efficient port services and skilled local labor were selling points.
Once fully operational, the factory is expected to employ around 220 and 50 more people through on-site support for maintenance and logistics services. In addition, the indirect employment impact of the facility is expected to be around 800 jobs. The construction and installation phase of the project is expected to equate to 120 people per year.
The ambitious development is an example of how Finland is trying to become a leader in textile circularity. According to cofounder and CEO Petri Alava, Infinite Fiber Company aims to utilize existing resources. “Finland has a solid bio-economy and is very supportive of the circular economy. We see this as a key force that will enable Finland to become a leader in the creation of a new, circular economy-based textile industry valley chain.
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Zadig & Voltaire returned to Paris for their latest collection. Presented off the calendar, the show was held in the Guild Hall of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with a runway surrounded by scaffolding, symbolizing a brand that is under construction and ready for development.
The return to its hometown after five years of exposure in New York represents a rethink for the French fashion house and a doubling down on its roots. Inspired by the social movements of 1968, designer Cecilia Bonstrom touched on the people of the ’60s in a shearling vest and intricately embroidered black velvet Nehru jacket, while still preparing for the TikTok generation with plenty of toned midriffs on display today .
Shiny silver trousers were teamed with loose-fitting dresses in bursts of bright colour. The vibe varied from indulging in sequins and lace lingerie-style skirts to industrial with double denim and workwear-inspired smoked tops. Crinked suede was a new addition to the Zadig style, which has used the handcrafted technique on other garments.
The chunky knit added a casual touch that stayed true to the brand’s rock-chic roots. It’s a fall collection, a move designed to create social media buzz before the women’s ready-to-wear on display just before Paris Men’s Week hits stores on July 1.
The front row was filled with TikTok stars including Lily Chi, Ian Jeffrey and Mulan Bay, while models walked in for a live performance from artist Regina Demina, who created a special soundtrack for the show that was dropped together on Spotify. The return to Paris and off-calendar shows are part of a longer-term strategy, as reported by Bonstrom.
“We have grown into a truly international company,” she said. “But Paris is the capital of fashion, and we are a French fashion house with a French DNA. So it is very important for us to return this season and we really want to anchor here.
Bonstrom calls the ethos of the brand “effortless luxury”. Zadig straddles a position at the high end of the high street, with a focus on European and Japanese fabrics and construction, and a price point of around 350 euros to 400 euros. While there is pressure on the supply side, the designer said that the brand does not intend to increase the prices.
Zadig has invested heavily in its sustainability programs and supply chain tracing, Bonstrom said, “so I can really be assured that we don’t bring some fake promises.” TikTok comes into play again, as it understands that young consumers want numbers and will hold brands accountable on social media.
After years of expansion in the US and South Korea, the big push now lies in China. The company reopened its first renovated and rebranded store in Shenzhen on 16 June after buying back its stake from former partner IT Group in 2020. There are plans to work for a pre-collection show in the country.
“We’ve put a lot of pressure on our shoulders, even though Zadig has already come to a pretty point and proven that the genre is very desirable in the world, but we have bigger ambitions,” Bonström said.
world music dayLata Mangeshkar, Bappi Lahiri, Sandhya Mukherjee and KK are some of the prominent names of the Indian music industry who passed away in 2022. The unfortunate demise of Taz aka Tarsem Singh Saini and the murder of Sidhu Musewala came as a complete shock to the music lovers. A brief look at the unique work of these renowned artists and their contribution to the world of music on World Music Day. Each of these singers has their own unique style of singing from classical to Indian to western pop and the disco themed songs reflect the diversity in the Indian music industry. Hug me, heart prayer, it’s magic To disco dancer And Ooh La La The evergreen songs of these respected singers will remain.Also Read – World Music Day 2022: Top Wishes, Quotes, WhatsApp Messages, Facebook Status & Images
Check out the masterpieces of these popular singers:
Lata Mangeshkari
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Lata Mangeshkar gives her life in the evergreen romantic track Hug meOne of the most intimate songs of Hindi cinema depicting the passion of true love. Lata once again shook the country Jiya burn Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in Mani Ratnam’s film from the heart Music with none other than genius AR Rahman. If anyone can do justice to the tunes of the great Madan Mohan, it would be none other than Bharat Ratna Kokila, who stunned everyone with his soulful singing. for you Shah Rukh and Preeti were once again directed by Yash Chopra. Veer Zaara, Also Read – Sidhu Moose Wala Massacre: Punjab Police Gets Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s Remand For 7 Days
Bappi Lahiri
He was popularly nicknamed by friends and fans as Bappi Da, remains first and foremost the disco king, creating a new era in Indian film music. Bappi Da is credited with bringing disco themed songs to Hindi films. His iconic songs till date Tamma Tamma Loge (Sho), Missing (Disco-dancer) And Ooh La La (The Dirty Picture),
Sandhya Mukherjee
The National Award winning Bengali singer, who refused the Padma Shri award, has one of the most classic songs in her Hindi film career as well. From Aaja re balam you swear to me To tore naina lageThe legendary singer also left an impressive mark of her soulful artistry in Hindi film songs.
KK aka Krishnakumar Kunnathi
KK has been the voice of every superstar from Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor to Emraan Hashmi. Keke never tried to be stereotyped as the voice of a single star. their iconic Pal, Tadap Tadap (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), Tu Aashiqui Hai (Jhankar Beats), Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno), Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai (Gangster), Aankhen Mein Teri (Om Shanti Om), And Zindagi Do Pal Ki (Kite) His most loved songs are loved by his hardcore fans.
Taz aka Tarsem Singh Saini
Taz won millions of hearts in the early 2000s with his unique and impressive singing Tum Bin (2001) And Koi Mil Gaya (2003), Taz sang the party number drink witch cutie In Anubhav Sinha directed love story starring Priyanshu Chatterjee. Taz also sang for the energetic dance number it’s magic For Hrithik Roshan, the heartthrob of the nation.
Sidhu Musewala
Moosewala’s shocking death broke the hearts of millions of music lovers as the late singer took the Punjabi music industry to another level. Moosewala was known for depicting social prejudice and injustice in Punjab through his songs. Musewala’s notable works include Legend, Same Beef, Tibyan Da Put, So High And Last Ride,
World Music Day, Make Music Day or Fete de la Music is celebrated every year on 21 June to honor musicians and singers. The day is celebrated to inspire budding, young and professional musicians to show and support the love for music across the globe.
For more updates on World Music Day, watch this space on Lata Mangeshkar and KK, India.com.
According to a report in The Times newspaper, a Russian tennis player has escaped the Wimbledon ban on all competitors in her country by changing her nationality to Georgian.
World No. 44, 29-year-old doubles player Natela Zalamidze will compete in women’s doubles with Alexandra Krunic of Serbia when the tournament begins on June 27.
Wimbledon organizers All England Club announced in April that players from Russia and Belarus would be barred from competing this year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
But a spokesman for the All England Club told The Times that they were powerless to intervene in a change to Dzalamidze’s nationality, as it was a matter for the Women’s Tennis Federation (WTA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and they had met the entry requirements. ,
“A player’s nationality, which is defined as the flag they play in professional events, is an agreed process that is governed by tourism and the ITF,” the spokesperson said.
Wimbledon’s ban on players from Russia and Belarus provoked a hostile backlash elsewhere in the tennis world, with the WTA and the ATP, its male counterpart, stripping the tournament of ranking points.
None of the other Grand Slam tournaments have followed Wimbledon’s lead, with the US Open last week announcing that Russian and Belarus players would be allowed to compete under a neutral flag.
The Wimbledon ban has thrown a number of top players out, including Daniil Medvedev, men’s world number one and current US Open champion, as well as two-time major winner Victoria Azarenka.
Young Indian racer Jehan Daruwalla on Monday took a big step towards realizing his Formula 1 dream by securing a two-day Test with eight-time constructors’ winner McLaren. The 23-year-old, who is currently in his third season in Formula 2, will be driving valuable miles in a Formula 1 car for the first time. He will drive the McLaren MCL35, which competes in the 2021 F1 Championships at Silverstone, UK on 21 and 22 June.
The test, which is part of McLaren’s Testing Past Car (TPC) programme, will give Zehan a much-needed experience in a highly complex Formula 1 car.
Track time will also help him earn enough points to apply for a super license, which is necessary to compete in Formula 1.
Although Jahn is part of the Red Bull Junior programme, he has received the necessary permission from Keynes’s organization to test with a rival F1 team.
He has already said that the current Formula 2 season is a make-or-break for him as far as his Formula 1 dream is concerned. He is currently in the middle of his best season with five podiums in six rounds, moving him to third in the standings.
Speaking to UK media persons, the Mumbai-based driver expressed happiness over the opportunity but said it does not guarantee anything for 2023.
“It’s nothing related for me to drive next year in Formula 1. There aren’t a lot of seats opening up in F1 but I’ve had the opportunity to be in an F1 car and do well and if I get a chance I I want to. Be ready,” he said.
“I have never driven a Formula 1 car before. This test is for me to get to know the car and its features and explore its limitations.
“My goal is to win the F2 championship and hopefully I will do a lot and my name is there (for attention).”
He would circle the Silverstone track with speeds in excess of 300 kmph, pushing his body to the limit, especially the neck with g forces.
Fresh from the F2 round in Baku, Jahan said he is ready to take the big step.
“Apart from my neck, I haven’t done much extra. I’ve been busy with my racing (F2). I’m generally very fit and don’t struggle that much. I’ll find out at the end of the week but I’ve done my best. The body has been prepared as much as possible for testing.”
Jahan aims to become the third Indian after Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandok to run in Formula One.
