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am:pm cast spell on fashionistas with gypsy themed line
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) With twinkling yellow lights, calypso music and ravishing flowy ensembles, the label am:pm by Ankur and Priyanka Modi cast a spell on fashionistas with their latest line here at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018.
Titled “Gypset”, the range consisted of easy separates like capes, shirt dresses, flared pants, paper bag pants, palazzos, boyfriend jackets and long coats in beautiful hues of forest green, sand to wine and chilli red.
Priyanka says the line is close to her heart and inspired by her wanderings around the world.
She described the collection, which saw a heavy use of stone embellishments and leather detailing, as “neo-gypsy, chic and sophisticated”.
Talking more about her range, Priyanka told IANS here: “Every designer plays to their aesthetics and these are ours. Whatever theme you would end up taking from around the world, you curtail it to your brand’s aesthetics. So, the same thing happened with ‘Gypset’.
She added: “In the beginning it was a challenge because when you think gypsy then you think ‘crazy’ and things put together in mad way. But we wanted to control it and that’s why it is called the ‘Gypset’.”
She said that the colours used in the range are mature yet “very gypsy”.
“This is inspired but very matured hues. We have just saturated it to give that deep set mature offering,” she said.
The range was brought to life by texture, print and embroidery. According to the label, it is reminiscent of the gypset lifestyle epitomised by icons like Veruschka and Talitha Getty.
The fashion gala will conclude till Sunday. It will see designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh, Gaurang Shah, Kunal Rawal, Narendra Kumar and Monisha Jaising among many others showcasing their latest range.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.