Rick Roy: A Little Too Inspired

We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw Nalanda's design that looked exactly like the one from Marchesa. Now, we see a design by Rick Roy for Kangana Ranaut that looks so similar to a design from Valentino's Spring 2008 collection!

If I were to be in Kangana's shoes, maybe I would drop someone who was so inspired by other's designs. ;)

Above: Kangana Ranaut @ SET Stardust Awards 2008
Below: Valentino Spring 2008



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The Mad Hatter

Natasha Poonawalla at the Mcdowell Indian Derby sported a crazy, crazy hat! Got to admire the spunk (we'll just turn a blind eye to the fashion aesthetic for now - that outfit and those glasses are a crime!)!!

Looks like Ms. Poonawala took a cue from the Spring 2008 Couture shows where avant-garde hats seemed to have been the norm!

Left: Armani Privè
Right: Christian Lacroix

Left: Christian Dior
Right: Valentino





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Bow And Clutch

Twinkle Khanna at the recent Stardust Awards was carrying a black bow clutch which reminded me of bow clutches that Valentino designed!

Though first made famous by Valentino, looks like other design houses too have incorporated the 'bow' look on their clutches this season! I personally prefer the Louboutin one, its looks far more cleaner and minimal, while still retaining the whimsical, feminine appeal!

Left: Twinkle Khanna At Set Max Stardust Awards
Right: Buy The Valentino Clutch Via Neiman Marcus

Left: Buy The Nancy Gonzalez Clutch Via Neiman Marcus
Right: Buy The Christian Louboutin Clutch Via Neiman Marcus




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A Spring Swirl

A heavy dose of petals, leaves, stems and all kinds of flowers were seen in collections of various designers in their Spring 2008 Ready-To-Wear collections! 'Floral' never looked so good before!

Some were seen on very structured outfits, some on not as much, sometimes the colors were a vibrant multi-color explosion of palette and then sometimes there was the dulled monochromatic play but still just as vibrant!

I have never been one for anything floral but how do you say no to Oscar De La Renta or Carolina Herrera? Have you seen those outfits?

Of course, not all that I saw was good (that Valentino outfit!!), but for now, lets only dwell on the fashionably divine.

Left: Balenciaga
Right: Carolina Herrera

Left: Elie Saab
Right: Nicole Miller

Left: Oscar De La Renta
Right: Valentino



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Would You Wear It?

I have been looking at accessories of various designers' from their Spring Ready To Wear 2008 collections and some of these 'crazy-super-over-the-top' shoes jumped out at me..

What do you think? See yourself in any?

Left: Christian Dior
Right: Christian Louboutin

Left: Fendi
Right: Manolo Blahnik

Left: Marc Jacobs
Right: Miu Miu

Left: Prada
Right: Sergio Rossi

Left: Valentino
Right: Yves Saint Laurent

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How Not To Valentino!

You may have brought Valentino to India, but you, Sheetal Mafatlal, don't know how to carry a bag well at all! How could you pair such a beautiful bag with such an ugly dress!



You, my dear, need some style lessons. Take a hint from Jen or Nicollete. Keep the outfit simple and let the bag do all the talking, dear!

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Imitation, Best Form Of Flattery?

Imitation has never escaped the fashion industry but then there has always been a line to draw between that which draws inspiration and that which only imitates!

Inspired nuances are good for the budget shoppers because it gives them a way to get a particular look without having to break the bank...

Below, is a Miu Miu bag on the left and a Steve Madden tote on the right. Quite similar but not identical.

Buy Miu MiuCoffer Bag Via Net-A-Porter (Left)
Buy Tote Via Steve Madden (Right)

But then look at these two clutches. At a glance, they are absolutely identical! The Valentino Satin Bow clutch has been very popular with A-listers this season but priced at $750.00, it does come at a hefty price! Imagine my surprise when I found the exact identical clutch at Steve Madden for a mere $38.00!!

Buy Valentino Clutch Via Neiman Marcus (Left)
Buy Bjuliet Clutch Via Steve Madden (Right)

My question to you is this: Knowing that an identical original exists, will you still go for the cheaper, 'inspired' one? Or would you rather find an original at whatever price range it is that you are shopping in?

Cover This!

Vogue India is going to be debuting with a smokin' hot cover with Bipasha Basu in Roberto Cavalli, Gemma Ward in Valentino, Priyanka Chopra in Giorgio Armani, Laxmi Menon in Chanel, Preity Zinta in Christian Dior, and Monikangana Dutta in Gucci!


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I think Basu and Dutta totally steal the show, umm, cover! But this cover totally reminds me of the inaugaral cover of Vogue China which also had the seemingly mandatory Gemma Ward.


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What do you all think?