Hot buys
When it comes to wearable bling, the bigger the better, right? So, say the designers at Christian Dior, whose latest christal chronograph is nothing if not extravagant. Studded in red sapphire crystals and more than 300 diamonds, the only downside to this little trinket is that it could blind you while you’re checking the time.
Price: Rs 9,79,000
Available at: Dior Boutique,The Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi; and Dior Boutique, Emporio, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj New Delhi
Website: http://www.dior.com
What’s under the belt but totally acceptable? That would be Fendi’s over-the-knee boots, vaguely unnecessary and absolutely couture. Seen in Hollywood and on the runway, this suede “footwear” is really more like a pair of reverse capris. Wear them and everyone will assume you’re a fashionista.
Price: Rs 63,000 (approx.)
Available at: Fendi Boutique, Emporio, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi; and Fendi Boutique, The Taj Mahal Hotel & Palace, Apollo Bandar, Mumbai. For delivery anywhere in India, call (022) 66103334
Website: http://www.fendi.com
Southern siren Asin, prior to her much awaited flick with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, likes to wear creations from Aria, such as the classic seven-stone diamond collection that’s set in 18k gold. The set includes neckpieces, rings, and bracelets.
Price: Rs 2 lakh upwards
Available at: Tanishq outlets across the country
Website: www.tanishq.co.in
Buying a perfume is like starting a relationship: you’ll be with each other always (or at least for a season), so you’d better choose wisely. To that end, Carolina Herrera’s latest is certainly a healthy option. Simply titled CH, it layers scents of melon, lemon and grapefruit. No chocolaty tones here, just good, clean citrus.
Price: Rs 3,400 for 100 ml
Available at: Parcos, and select departmental stores across the country
Website: http://www.carolinaherrera.com
Emporio Armani Watch
If it looks like a crocodile and it feels like a crocodile, it is a crocodile, right? Not quite. The latest watches from Emporio Armani sport fauxcrocodile skin straps that look convincingly like they were skinned off the back of the ferocious reptile, but they’re calf skin. That doesn’t mean you have to tell anyone—crocodile makes for a much better story. (“I was rafting down the Amazon, when…)
Price: Rs 18,000-26,000
Available at: Select Lifestyle outlets and major watch retail stores across the country
Website: http://www.emporioarmani.com
If those worn-down Kolhapuris aren’t quite earning you the same compliments as back in their heyday, maybe it’s time for a change. Moonlighting as sturdy winter boots, these leather zip-ups from Tod’s may just earn you some style points as well.
Price: On request
Available at: UB City, Shop no. 8 & 9, Canberra Block 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Contact: (080) 42800000; The Galleria, Nariman Point, Mumbai,
Contact (022) 30277099; and Emporio, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Contact (011) 46662700
Website: http://www.tods.com
Barware from House of Raro
Designed by David Redman, the latest barware collection from House of Raro is a connoisseur’s delight. Combining precious metals and the finest of crystals, it includes cocktail shakers with 24k gold caps and sterling silver cocktail stirrers.
Price: Rs 3 lakh upwards
Available at: House of Raro boutiques in Sainik Farms, New Delhi; and Stevens Street, Mumbai
Website: www.houseofraro.com
Money might be tighter these days, but that hasn’t stopped Bvlgari from making a new line of classy wallets. The new line of calf-skin leather wallets come delicately wrinkled and in the only two colours a man’s wallet should ever be—brown and black. Get one, and shelling out cash may not be quite so unpleasant.
Price: Rs 18,900
Available at: The Bvlgari Boutique, Oberoi Hotel, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi
Website: http://www.bulgari.com
