| Threads of love
When Nilesh Jain was growing up in northern India, Raksha Bandhan would be a big celebration for his family. His sister, Neelam, would bring out the colorful rakhi that she had made, tie the silk threads around his right wrist and promise to always love him. Then she would say a prayer for his long life. In turn, Nilesh would give his sister a gift and promise to protect her and be good to her. .
Of glamorous gowns and dresses
Michael Jackson wore his creations and now this designer is all set to showcase his creations at the Lakme India Fashion Week. Meet Abdul Halder, specialist in western wear, who held a preview of his collection Halder Miraya's at Tabula Rasa. His collection comprises evening gowns with "flattery falls", short dresses, wedding gowns, corsets and jackets. A graduate from the Pearl Academy of Fashion, Halder calls his line "flamboyant where silhouettes are the priority." He reasons, "Minimum embroidery and embellishments are used in order to compliment the garment." The fabrics put to use are English net (nylon based), taffetta (satin), pure dupion (thick china silk), raw silk, chiffon and crepe. The line is meant for cocktail wear. The pr and #234;t line collection caters to niche as well as elite clientele.
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