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“CANDID AT CICERONI” is first of its kind initiative by Ciceroni, a hyper-local Fashion & Lifestyle web-portal from Gujarat, to promote free-wheeling dialogues in Fashion and Lifestyle fraternity. It is a talk-show that implores the unspeakable and probes fashion and lifestyle personalities to talk candidly about the challenges and issues in the industry besides celebrating the successes.
There is a magic in the saree. The first important trait is the weaving in the twill, it’s not a flat weave, and the second would be the use of the multi-coloured border that adds a jewel tone to the saree” elaborated Radhika Lal Bhai, Founder Ashavali on CAC Live on how one can identify a genuine Ashavali.
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From working in tailoring shop as children to designing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wardrobe, Jade Blue’s story is a well-tailored dream.
A dream that will we all see, but the one that only few achieve.
On recipe for success and tips for youth, Jitendra and Bipin Chauhan share "Dream big, do consistent hard work, pay attention to details, maintain quality, take risks and above all be consumed by the passion of your work".
Go ahead, get inspired from this dynamic retail giants of Gujarat and know that 'YOU TOO CAN ACHIEVE IT'
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“Bhaane’s latest collection is inspired from the 90’s era as it encapsulates a lot of my childhood school day memories, involves nostalgia and pop-culture references of what one experienced growing up, be it the midi dresses and dresses of my convent teachers or the parchment and old print ads” expressed Nimish Shah, Creative Director – Bhaane on Candid at Ciceroni Live.
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Gaurang Shah’s latest collection put for display at Kasturba Lalbhai Museum is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and is his interpretation of Raja Ravi Varma’s 30 exquisite paintings that are transcripted to the sarees in handspun Khadi and naturally dyed silk yarns in Jamdani. Delving further the basic colours used in natural dying, 600 shades and hues were developed to recreate these iconic paintings. Gaurang Shah is in Ahmedabad as a part of “Santati”, a curated exhibit conceptualized and curated by Lavina Baldota the custodian of The Abheraj Baldota Foundation to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
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"Wedding is a very personal experience for everyone...so when we are designing someone's wedding, we are actually entering their family," says the dynamic duo- Sweta Parikh and Ashit Parikh, co-founders of Grafico, a bespoke event styling company from Ahmedabad.
Today, on CAC live, Sweta Parikh and Ashit Parikh, co-founders Grafico share their valuable insights on the evolution of the visual grammar and the shift in design narrative of the decor design industry over the decade.
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“Coming from a Jain household, my mother always insisted that we must not use silk. As years passed I became more inquisitive about how silk was made and one fine day when I watched the video, I was shocked. 1 meter of silk costed the lives of 3500 silkworms. That’s when I decided that I wanted to create something that is ethical, cruelty free and that promotes sustainability” shared Purvi Doshi on CAC live, as she spoke about why she chose to go no-silk way in the times when silk is the best finery available in fashion.
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"In retail we get to connect with people at the last mile unlike in exports. It is this connection and ability to create happy spaces that gives us immediate gratification " comments Geetika and Bhushan both on what aspect of retail for you enjoy the most.
In an interview with Falguni Patel, Editor, Ciceroni, they talk about how ethical furniture is making its way into the market, what works for consumers in Ahmedabad as a market today and trends in interiors and exteriors for 2020, including green spaces and outdoor furniture.
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Virja Shah, Founder – Kit and Caboodle points out that if you are a staunch believer of sustainable fashion then you must opt for a capsule wardrobe and embrace repeat wear. She advocates people to consciously think through before shopping impulsively. She believes one’s fashion choice must be an extension of their personality and not something trend driven.
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Jaydeep Bharatji, Managing Director- Bharatji, is quite open about the current challenges being faced by jewellery sector and the economic slow down. "Non- jewellery background people with design focus should enter this traditionally dominated business to infuse freshness and innovation in the sector" shares Jaydeep on CAC Live.
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"From reading Hair Journals subscribed from UK in 60s to watching international trends online now, updation is the key" - Satish Christian
Having honed his skill of hair styling by practising on his sister's back in 60s to teaching thousands professionally, Satish Christian's journey is nothing short of an inspiration for all. Staying relevant then and now has made La Femme an iconic institution in Ahmedabad. His dynamic daughter , Aanall Christian has been leading the creative front with addition of makeup to her repertoire besides all salon services. Together, they make a complementing creative and business team that has changed the way Ahmedabad indulges in hair & beauty.
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Judy Frater, Founder Director, Somaiya Kala Vidya and Ashoka Fellow was in Ahmedabad recently along with 12 artisans and weaver work by graduate students of Somaiya Kala Vidya, one of it's kind of design education institute for honing the skills of artisans and weavers in different aspects of design, marketing and entrepreneurship.
In an exclusive interaction with Falguni Patel, Editor - Ciceroni, Judy spoke about what drew her to Indian textiles and shared a slice of her journey of last 30 years in rangeelu Kutch.
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Falguni Patel - Editor Ciceroni asks some rapid questions to Tarun Tahiliani about his views on plagiarism, bridal trends and much more...
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"Before going to hotel or movies I check review so why not some place where people can check reviews and then decide where to go on shopping", shared Neha Sheth (Facebook | Instagram) , Founder & CEO, Ciceroni on Genesis of Ciceroni.
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'My grandfather taught that in fashion, always offer something new to the customer to keep them interested', shares Nilay Shah, MD Deepkala Silk Heritage on Candid at Ciceroni Live as he shares the journey of seven decades of Ahmedabad's most iconic retail store.
One garment making Studiosutra.in takes 45-60 days in total from scratch to finish
More than 100 man-hours are involved for creating a piece of it's kind shares Chandni Ravani, Founder & CEO SUTRA as she elaborates on what constitutes luxury products in India.
Listen to know how SUTRA has been bringing pride and hope among the artisan community.
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Falguni Patel in conversation with Ashish Parikh - Designer at VIRTUES, discussing the evolution of bridal and couture market in Gujarat from early 2000 to 2019.
Fashion has to move from Classes to Masses for it to evolve- says Ashish Parikh on Plagarism.
With the increase in exposure through social media, the brides today know exactly what they want - Ashish Parikh on millennial brides.
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Falguni Patel in conversation with Aditi Parekh- Fashion Entrepreneur exploring the topic- “Growth of Luxury Fashion Market in Ahmedabad - A journey with Fashion Edit”
She is an artist who sculpts and paints, not only on canvas and clay but also on clothes and furniture. She runs an Art residency programme and a multi-designer studio. She loves equines and canines!
In her earlier stints, she has worked as a visual merchandiser and assistant fashion designer to multiple brands. Her fashion love translated as a multi-designer studio – Tvak Designer Store.
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How does a modern Indian shopper behave?
What affects their buying behavior today?
Why do my designs not sell in Surat but are a big hit in Mumbai?
MOST DESIGNERS ARE PLAGUED WITH THESE THOUGHTS ON DAILY BASIS.
Listen to Radhika Gupta and Parul Tikiya, Founders – Black Taxi Creative Concepts converse on “ "Evolution of Modern Indian Shopper through BlackTaxi's ride "only on #CandidatCiceroniLIVE
Falguni Patel in conversation with Vivek Shah, founder Karma Designs, discussing Challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs in Gems and Jewellery Business of Gujarat.
Falguni Patel in conversation with Meera Ambasana Shah, discussing the evolution of Flea Market Culture in Gujarat.
A management graduate with a focus on marketing, Meera was intrigued by the advertising world. Having interned and worked at Mudra, she pushed the envelope to be more.
She hosted the first edition of Weekend Window in 2013 with her business partner and husband Harshit Shah. From then till now, they have conceptualized and hosted 19 editions in the last 6 years.
Listen to her as we talk about "The Evolution of Flea Market Culture in Gujarat "
Falguni Patel in conversation with Fashion curator Jaina Lalbhai and Designer Gaurav Jai Gupta of akaaro on how these Fashion Mavericks are pushing the envelope in Fashion industry.
Nachiket talks about how Indians are exhibiting pride to flaunt their crafts and textile in modern silhouettes.
"Social media and internet are influencing today's generations decision making. Due to easy access to internet, style influence can come from anywhere in the world. People have to curate for themselves what works for their body, lifestyle, identity and what brings them joy and thus shop accordingly" he adds.
Listen an exclusive 30 minute interview with celebrated Fashion and Costume Designer , Nachiket Barve who has designed costumes for upcoming movie TANAJI - The Unsung Warrior.
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Fashion mirrors the society we live in.
Our culture has an impact on the way we wear clothes. The colours of fabrics, weaves, lengths of garment, drapes etc are governed by the topography of the place, weather, religious beliefs and traditions of a particular tribe.
With the evolution of society, these changes also affect the way people dress.
Thus, to know the history of a place, observing the changes in their clothing would be a good place to follow.
Falguni Patel in conversation with Pramila Choudhary on CAC Live
What is art, design and craft in true sense ?
Listen to CAC Live on " Art, Design and Fashion " with Gauri Wagenaar and Falguni Patel.
" The scene is better than when I started. That time no one knew what a stylist does. Even my parents didn't know. Now its a different time. Brands want to do better photo shoots. I have hope in Gujarat Market" Says Shirali Shah on Candid at Ciceroni as we discuss the real scenario of styling career in Gujarat.
"Use your brains. See who you can relate to, whose vibes do you like and who doesnt sell themselves out constantly. As for authenticity, you will know with time" comments Heena Somani as she chats candidly with Falguni Patel on who to follow in this age of so many INFLUENCERS in the city.
What does sustainability mean actually ?
Falguni Patel in conversation with Dr Rebecca Reubens understanding the basics of Crafts, Design and Sustainability on #candidatciceronilive
Attention Fashion entrepreneurs – Dr. Falguni Vasavada-Oza, Advertising Academician at MICA , decodes your sure shot way to multi-million dollars in India.
Alumni of the reputed National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad and Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda, Vadodara, Ujjval comes with close to decade of work experience in the field of textile design and consultancy in Fashion and Interiors domain.
Listen Ujjval Shah (NOYA Studio) talk about “Indian crafts and its presence in our modern lives”.
What does it mean to wear garment without any stitching?
How does one fasten the clothes if not sewn together with stitches?
Design Innovation is thinking beyond the normcore and shaking off the preconceived ideas of a design.
We speak to Anuj Sharma, Founder – Button Masala, on Candid at Ciceroni Live and talk about " 9 year , 25000 proponents, 15 countries - The Story of Button Masala "
To talk about "What does it take to promote Crafts as Art in India vis-a-vis Abroad", Watch full podcast of Candid at Ciceroni Live - Asif Shaikh, Designer, Master Embroiderer, Artist and Founder - CDS Foundation.
Let’s hear from Asif about the challenges in the sector and what does it take to be recognized by prestigious New York Times while working from Ahmedabad.
'Sustainability is not just about using Khadi organic fabrics. It's about ethics you follow from start to finish' comments Paromita Banerjee.
Falguni Patel, Editor Ciceroni in conversation with Paromita Banerjee, as we take you through " 10 years of Paromita Banerjee - A Journey of perseverance.
“CANDID AT CICERONI” is first of its kind initiative by Ciceroni, a hyper-local Fashion & Lifestyle web-portal from Gujarat, to promote free-wheeling dialogues in Fashion and Lifestyle fraternity. It is a talk-show that implores the unspeakable and probes fashion and lifestyle personalities to talk candidly about the challenges and issues in the industry besides celebrating the successes.
What does an artisan need today the most in India?
What will be the role of designers, marketers, and consumers in handcrafted fashion ecosystem?
Sally Holkar, a handloom revivalist who has worked for more than 40 years in handloom sector, has been providing training, awareness, education on all aspects of design, marketing and market dynamics to the artisans in Madhya Pradesh.
Founder and Chief Trustee of Women Weave Charitable Trust, Sally explores the cerebral topic "Will artisans' children opt to be artisans in current times in India ?” along with Falguni Patel, Editor and Head -Strategy & Operations, Ciceroni.
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