Bollywood actress Rati Agnihotri wowed by designer Umair Zafar’s Tepchi work

He’s always been a trendsetter of sorts in the fashion world. His relentless journey to relentlessly promote the rich cultural heritage of India is an ongoing endeavour. Noted Mumbai based fashion designer Umair Zafar has forged ahead and is all set to promote another form of Chikankari to his fashion fan followers.

Elaborating on his latest collection, Umair discloses, “Tepchi is one among the 32 types of Chikankari Embroidery. Tepchi work on the entire kurta or just the dupatta is most delicate work as it uses a very thin thread. It is difficult to make out the right and wrong side by just looking at it hence called as magic work. Each stitch is symmetric to the other. Hand embroidered tepchi work gives a decent and stylish look to either the garment.”

Umair Zafar’s new collection is a quixotic and colourful range of long and short kurtis of Lucknowi Tepchi work on Kota fabric. An entire new range of Colors and sizes which is rarely available in the market will be created to suit women of all age groups and sizes.

Bollywood actress Rati Agnihotri, who is being styled by Umair Zafar for her filmTere Aane Se was simply mesmerized with the classic creation that she insisted she wanted to wear this new trend in her film.

So for all lovers of Lucknowi fashion can get ready to be wow-ed with Umair Zafar’s Tepchi collection.

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Fashion designer Umair Zafar appointed Creative Head for Urban Xchange Fashions and Apparels

Celebrity stylist, fashion designer, image consultant and versatile entrepreneur in the fashion business, Umair Zafar believes that fashion trends and designs should translate at an affordable price. His vision is to make stylish garments comfortable and affordable. The designer is known for consulting with various brand building projects and customized outfits. He has also signed a Hollywood film project. Close on the heels follows the news that he has been appointed as Creative Head for an upcoming fashion house.

Urban Xchange Fashions and Apparels Pvt Ltd – a Mumbai-based company set to launch multi-brand lifestyle and fashion stores in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India – has appointed Mumbai-based fashion designer Umair Zafar as its Creative Head. Umair Zafar will design a premium range of ethnic collection for men and women which will be sold under the Urban Fashion umbrella of multi-brand stores in India.

Umair Zafar says, “I am really privileged to be associated with the multi-city, pan-India company Urban Xchange and will be part of its launch strategy all over India.  Urban Xchange plans to bring different fabrics with designs, embroideries, embellishments and printing and manufacturing techniques under one roof to plan a seasonal collection of garments both for men and women and suitable for the exquisite taste and preferences of the classes, yet make it affordable for the masses. The brand will target consumers in smaller towns and cities who would like to purchase branded clothing at reasonable prices. Urban Xchange – the parent company will launch its first in-house brand in the name of Urban Fashion along with its first store very soon.”

Umair asserts, “my endeavor will always be to promote Indian culture and heritage. There will be some unique, trend-setting fashion trends which have never been experimented with. The vision of our company is to get India on the world map as far as fashion is concerned without compromising on our rich cultural heritage and quality of the fabrics we use.”

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Fashion photographer Maya Singh shoots with actress Gauhar Khan

Fashion photographer Maya Singh did a glamour shoot consisting of 5 changes with actress Gauhar Khan in Mumbai for Abraxaz Lifestyle – a high end life style and fashion magazine. Maya Singh has earlier shot with several celebrities including Zarine Khan, Sara Khan, Veena Malik, etc. The photographs are for the cover and centre spread of Abraxaz Photography. 

Bridal Couturier Umair Zafar styled the very beautiful Gauhar Khan in the most resplendent lehengas and gowns. The shoot was conceptualized keeping in mind the current wedding trends and festivities. Gauhar looked the coy bride in entirety with beautiful outfits by Umair, just the right amount of makeup and not over done accessories. Gauhar epitomizes the bride of today. Young, modern with a blend of old world charm and classic looks. Designer Umair Zafars bridal creations too reflect the same line of thought. All in all this shoot promises some beautiful visuals for all aspiring bride to be.

 

 

 

Fashion Designer Umair Zafar styles the very beautiful Gauhar Khan

 

Bridal Couturier Umair Zafar styled the very beautiful Gauhar Khan in the most resplendent lehengas and gowns. The shoot was conceptualized keeping in mind the current wedding trends and festivities. Gauhar looked the coy bride in entirety with beautiful outfits by Umair, just the right amount of makeup and not over done accessories. Gauhar epitomizes the bride of today. Young, modern with a blend of old world charm and classic looks. Designer Umair Zafars bridal creations too reflect the same line of thought. All in all this shoot promises some beautiful visuals for all aspiring bride to be.

Speaking to Newz88, Umair says, “The most important day in any girls life is by far the day of her wedding. Right since childhood, almost every girl starts planning her bridal outfit. This day for her is nothing short of a dream of perfection and bliss. A day where she must be the cynosure of all eyes as she takes the step of transforming from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly and begins her new life”

In the market today there is a wide array of designer outfits to match the requirements of every bride to be as well as her bridal party. Designer Umair Zafar however provides the much needed breath of fresh air amongst this clutter of designer bridal wear. With an authentic lineage of the most original karigari and cuts from the nawaabi Lucknow, Designer Umair Zafar surely know what it takes to present every bride to be in her avatar of a princess on her big day! With a beautiful amalgamation of colors and fabrics, all specifically chosen keeping the bride in mind, Umair Zafar creates an ensemble which simply enthralls the bride and brings out the most beautiful facets of her beauty.

Keeping this bridal season in the fore label Umair Zafar has launched an entire line of bridal and festive sarees and the like. To make shopping for them easier Umair has made available an exclusive line of such sarees and bridal wear online on the leading portals.

These outfits and sarees are a blend of fabrics, such as net, silk, and the timeless chiffon along with beautiful karigari and embellishments. These sarees can be worn for bridal events, simple cocktails, dinners and even festivities. All available now only a click away!

 

 

 

Is TV actor Sunny Goraya dating actress Laila N Khan?

 SUNNY GORAYA IN LOVE WITH LAILA N KHAN?

 

If the TV grapevine in Mumbai is to be believed, then Sunny Goraya who plays the character of Rishabh Amarnath Kapoor in Bade Acche Lagte Hein on Sony is most probably dating Malaysian-Burmese actor Laila N Khan and according to a report by Newz88 is completely besotted by her. 

Laila who originally hails from Malaysia has lived in California, the Gulf region (Dubai, Oman, and even Iraq), UK and Australia and is an MBA from the USA. She participated in the television reality show “Fear Factor” from Malaysia, before deciding to make Mumbai her home and Bollywood her destination. 

Laila N Khan a few years ago was linked to veteran actor Kamal Hassan who as the gossip mills would have it had a major crush on her. But the crush remained a crush as Laila vanished to Dubai for about six months.

Laila has done several smaller films and TV commercials, music videos and print ads notably among them being Samsung Mobiles, Pan Parag, Micromax, etc. Laila is of mixed origin – Indian, Mexican (Latino) and Burmese and this combination has completely swept Sunny Goraya off his feet. 

At a recent photo shoot Sunny was seen hugging Laila several times and was a permanent fixture in her green room. Sunny Goraya was so comfortable in her presence in her green room that he actually took off his jacket to make himself comfortable, says our source – who managed to click a photograph of the two together. Sunny regularly visits Laila N Khan on her shoots and picks her up after the shoot and the couple is often seen chatting away to glory at up-market coffee shops in the Lokhandwala area in suburban Mumbai or catching up on a movie at Infinity Mall in the same area.

Newz88 Hitesh Kaneria glamour shoot with model Revathi

Fashion and glamour photographer Hitesh Kaneria needs no introduction. He is one of the most promising fashion and glamour photographers in Bollywood. One of the first photographers to work with the likes of Rozlyn Khan and Poonam Pandey, Hitesh has shot almost every model and actor worth his or her name in Bollywood. 

Having shot with some of the biggest names in the world of Bollywood and fashion, Hitesh Kaneria is now posed for a quantum leap. Some of his upcoming projects will jolt the world of fashion, the shock waves of which will reach the corners of the earth. Hitesh refuses to reveal his upcoming projects, but only shyly says, wish me luck. We definitely wish you all the luck in the world Hiteshbhai.

Here are some exclusive glamour photos with model and performer Revathi which Hitesh Kaneria did for Newz88

World’s longest Fashion Show to be held in Mumbai on 30th June

The World’s longest Fashion Show – the FMN Fashion Pageant will be held in Mumbai on 30^th June 2012. 75 fashion designers, about 300 male and female models and about 25 choreographers are expected to participate in the event to create a new World Record or break an existing record. Says Andy John of Futuristic Media Network – the organizers of the event: “We have written to the Guinness World Records (GWR) for details regarding the World’s longest or continuous fashion show. To the best of our knowledge, the longest fashion show record is for 14 hours. We will attempt to break that record. In case the GWR does not have such a record category, we will set a new record for the longest continuous fashion show. Our application is pending with the GWR and we are awaiting their feedback. Fashion designers, models, choreographers, accessory designers and manufacturers and others from the fashion industry who would like to be part of this event are requested to check out http://futuristicmedianetwork.wordpress.com for the latest updates or contact editor.fmn at gmail.com

 

“We are doing it for charity. To support Indian tailors, small designers, artisans, craftsmen, etc. The theme is Indian Traditional Outfits. The 75 designers will attempt to create and display designs and outfits including footwear, headgear and accessories from the 26 Indian states,” he explained, adding that Umair Zafar and 10 others designers have already signed up for this event. 

 

An adjudicator from the Guinness World Records will be present during the entire event and will verify the facts of the record before handing over the official certificate for the World Record, said Andy John.

Fashion designer Umair Zafar designs for Ms Bikini India 2012

 

Mumbai-based fashion designer Umair Zafar has been selected to design costumes and outfits for the Ms Bikini India 2012 beauty pageant. He will design some of the bikinis, sarongs and even outfits for the Indian Wear round.

Says Umair Zafar, ‘I am happy to be part of the mega glamour event Ms Bikini India 2012. My bikini designs will incorporate trendy and stylish Indian embroidered embellishments to promote Indian crafts and craftsmen. As times are changing and so is the definition of fashion, we cannot restrict our crafts only for traditional outfits. There is immense scope to explore, embroidery and embellishments for lingerie and bikinis as well. Bikinis and lingerie need not be the ‘plain-jane’ version.  We have beautiful thread embroidered motifs especially Persian crafts and handiwork.

 I will be designing the Bikini Collection for Ms Bikini India 2012. The USP of my collection would be different embroidered embellishments like Lucknowi chikan kaari, bead, sequence and kasab work. The embellishments will be inspired by various rulers of India and their official stamps, emblems etc.  

Fashion designer Umair Zafar who has been designing clothes nearly for the last 7 years is clearly one of the favourite designers amongst TV artistes and Bollywood actors. Some of his clientele include Shahbaaz Khan, Vivian Dsena, Vishal Gandhi, Padmini Kolhapuri, Geeta Basra, Aditi Sharma, Nisha Kothari, Sayali Bhagat, Deepshikha Nagpal, Yukta Mookhey, Rituparna Sen Gupta to name a few. There are many others, but celebs are very secretive about the source of their clothing and at least another ten of Umair’s clients requested us not to mention names.

 

 

Nisha Yadav promises to go nude again – if Mumbai Indians wins the IPL

By Rashmi Dasgupta – Futuristic Media Network

If Poonam Pandey and Veena Malik can do it, can Nisha Yadav be far behind? Mumbai’s latest addition to the nude brigade Nisha Yadav has promised her fans that she would shed her clothes once again in a span of 30 days – this time if Mumbai Indians wins the IPL. Let’s see if she really does it or does a Poonam Pandey on us. Well Mumbai Indians will have to first win the IPL for that.. What say?

Nisha Yadav: Veena Malik indulging in illegal activity in India

Nisha Yadav: Veena Malik is making a lot of black money in India

Nisha Yadav has fired her biggest salvo till date. In a very bold interview to news blog futuristicmedianetwork.wordpress.com, she has openly accused Veena Malik of minting black money or “Doh number ka paisa” in India. If one remembers right, Nisha Yadav was in the forefront of the agitation against Veena Malik along with the IAAF when she was selected by Imagine channel for the Swayamvar show. Here are excerpts of her exclusive interview to Futuristic Media Network:

“Veena Malik is doing a lot of illegal activity in India and nobody is questioning it. She is making a lot of illegal money or black money here and depriving Indian actors and girls of an income. She sent a legal notice to FHM magazine and has not followed up with it.  The notice and the rejoinder by FHM magazine were both pre-planned and it was just a drama. She has taken the entire nation for a ride with her publicity stunts which are only meant to get her publicity and mileage so that she can get “signing amounts” from producers and financers. She is undertaking illegal activity in India which is against the law. I do not want to specify what she is doing, but the Income Tax authorities must investigate her source of income. While it is true that she does films officially for a pittance and is hardly paid for her films, how does she manage to pay for all her expenses? There should be an investigation against her. She has used various unfair tactics to get her visa extended time and again.  And she is making lakhs of Rs every month which are illegally repatriated to her foreign accounts,“ claimed Nisha Yadav.

Nisha Yadav also alleged that Veena Malik is concealing her true income from the concerned authorities in India. She has amassed a huge fortune of black money here by indulging in various illegal activities.