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Anushka Sharma partners with Fujifilm India to promote Instax cameras

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has joined hands with Fujifilm India for a digital partnership to promote its Instax range of instant cameras.

“The collaboration with Anushka known for her “inherent charm” and “novelty” is for the period of August to November 2018,” the company announced via a statement on Friday.

Fujifilm plans to influence Anushka’s 45.2 million-plus social media fans and influence over the modern youth to support the product’s popularity.

Anushka said in a statement, “Preserving memories with a physical print is the product’s USP. For me, photography is all about self-expression and preserving memories.”

“Instax captures the magic of the moment and seals it in a picture – instantly, and serves as reminders of those beautiful memories forever. The most compelling reason to use it in the age of digital photography is uniqueness. Once an image is taken, it is truly a one-of-a-kind photo made special with the unique feel of a physical print,” she further added.

Sharing an image showcasing the product, Anushka took to the Instagram and wrote, “Got my hands on this cool Instax SQUARE SQ6…An Instant camera brings out so much nostalgia.”

According to Haruto Iwata, Managing Director, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd, Anushka’s uniqueness and charm perfectly blends with their brand, and she embodies what the product is about “young, fun and ‘kawaii’ (cute in Japanese)”.

On the professional front, Anushka is gearing up for the release of upcoming film ‘Sui Dhaaga’ starring Varun Dhawan, which is based on the concept of ‘Made in India’ initiative. Anushka will also be seen in the Aanand L Rai directorial ‘Zero’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif.

FREAKY FRIDAY: Attention GOT fans! Check out these stunning themed-restaurants in India

Restaurants in India are now paying attention to themes to attract consumers and it is working!

With the final season of the ‘Games of Thrones’ slated to hit somewhere in 2019, people have gone absolutely crazy. Have you always been a fan of Tyron Lannister or Jon snow? If yes, then visit these absolutely awesome GOT-themed restaurants and grab some really cool drinks till wee hours.

Gospel of Taste, Mumbai:

A GOT-themed café has opened up in Bandra which dons an Iron Throne, Dragon Eggs, and House Banners!

Located on St. Theresa Road in Bandra, the attention to detail at the cafe is impeccable with an Iron Throne, dragon eggs, swords and dragon miniatures adorning the space.

The menu has been printed on a sword-shaped cardboards.

The Westeros, New Delhi:

‘The Westeros’ in Lajpat Nagar is inspired by our all-time favorite show – Game of Thrones. What’s even more amazing is that they have a life-size iron throne in the premises, which make you feel like the ruler of all the seven kingdoms!

The stunning decor and ambiance, live performances and DJs add to the appeal of The Westeros.

The café serves delicious food at a very affordable cost and goes around the screening of the show. Interesting, right?

However, according to Zomato, the place is permanently closed. Since we are a Mumbai-based organization, we cannot cross-check the facts!

Game of Taste, Jaipur:

Are you traveling to Rajasthan? Then, you would love to experience the kingdom feel of GOT.

This fine dining restaurant located in Raja Park, with a very attractive interior serving a full meal, you should surely try.

Winterfell Café, Srinagar:

Those traveling to J&K are bound to find the cafe as a much-needed halt and are certain to find themselves awe-inspired.

In GOT Winterfell is the seat of the ruler of the North and the traditional home of House Stark.

The best part about the cafe is that it is very dynamic – they keep changing little things about the place so that even regulars find themselves at the receiving end of surprises every now and then- much like the television series itself with its unexpected twists and turns.

They also visualize creating a performance platform for young artists and are working relentlessly with their Winterfell Live Sessions.

So, where are you heading this weekend?

Karen Millen associates with Global Brands as accessories license partner

London-based international fashion retailer Karen Millen has appointed Global Brands Group Holding Limited as its international bags and small accessories license partner.

The new global transaction was brokered by IMG, which is a part of the retailer’s growth expansion strategy.

As per the collaboration, IMG will allow for new and exciting opportunities, taking Karen Millen’s bags and small accessories range beyond its standalone stores and online channel into multi-brand environments and global department stores.

Beth Butterwick, CEO, Karen Millen, said, “With a long-standing track record of working with other brands to build their global presence and with their expert level of knowledge in designing beautifully crafted accessories, we are excited about what we can develop collectively, to surprise and delight Karen Millen’s International customer base”

Global Brands has a long heritage in building international brands in the fashion accessories category including Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Michael Kors, All Saints, and Fiorelli.

Mike Hiscock, Managing Director, Footwear and Accessories Europe, at Global Brands Group, said, “This partnership with Karen Millen is an important initiative as part of our strategy to grow GBG’s portfolio of European Fashion Brands. By leveraging our design and distribution expertise, we see significant opportunities for growth in bags and small accessories”

The first accessories and bags collection is set to launch internationally, instore and online, for the AW19 season.

Femina FLAUNT launches its exclusive fragrance collection

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Femina FLAUNT, the retail brand by Femina which is owned by Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd, launched their exclusive fragrance category at the India Licensing Expo 2018.

Femina FLAUNT has also signed Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela as the brand ambassador to endorse the fragrance line in the country.

The range has been developed in association with Sterling Parfums in Dubai and is being distributed offline in India by SaiHira Distributors.

Commenting on the exclusive range, Urvashi Rautela said, “I’m ecstatic to be the face of Femina Flaunt Fragrances. The fragrance is such an intimate and personal expression and I am excited to see that that the Femina Flaunt range of fragrances are comparable to some of the best known international brands. Each fragrance in this range is so unique and wonderful, that you feel like a completely new person when you use it. And that feeling is wonderful!”

The fragrance range offers four different fragrances – Mystique, Bold, Chic and Allure and priced at Rs 1799 (Approx USD 25) for 100 ml. The content of the bottle stands out with their unique colors – Exotic green, radiant purple, sparkling gold and peachy blush.

Speaking about the exclusive range, Sandeep Dahiya, Director and Business Head, BCCL in a statement said, “Fragrances are today an ‘essential’ category for the Femina Flaunt woman. We’re confident of the Femina FLAUNT fragrance range resonating well with the consumers, given its unique packaging, competitive price point, and long-lasting fragrances.”

It will be available across Shopper’s Stop outlets, Nykaa.com and Flipkart.com, apart from other retail stores.

The Description of the Fragrances:

Mystique: A fruity, woody and musky scent with a burst of blackcurrant on the top interlaced with jasmine on a base of cedar and musk.

Bold: An aromatic spicy scent with sage, cardamom, grapefruit with a touch of iris intertwined with violet leaves, lavender and spicy cinnamon.

Chic: Lively, spirited and joyful fragrance created to look deep into and enjoy the nature.

Allure: Floral top notes open with sensual essences of jasmine, bitter orange wrapped in sweet notes of peach and magnolia blossom.

The fragrance range has been created around different moods and facets of an independent modern Indian woman.

Femina FLAUNT’s fashion range is currently available across 60 Shoppers Stop stores, in over 20 cities and its eyewear range being sold from across more than 300 retail touchpoints across India.

Zynga, Disney join forces to create new ‘Star Wars’ mobile game

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Social game developer Zynga signed a multi-year licensing deal with Disney. As per the association, Zynga will develop and publish a new free-to-play Star Wars mobile game.

“Star Wars is one of the most iconic franchises in the world and has engaged generations of fans for decades,” said Frank Gibeau, chief executive officer, Zynga.

According to a report in the License Global, Zynga will also assume operation of “Star Wars: Commander,” a game developed by Disney that launched in 2014.

The opportunity with Zynga is the latest step in our mobile games licensing strategy, which pairs Disney characters and stories with proven partners to create unique games for our fans,” said Kyle Laughlin, senior vice president of games and interactive experiences, Disney.

“Zynga’s expertise in developing successful games and running live services makes them an ideal partner, and we look forward to further extending the Star Wars universe through these new experiences,” Kyle further stated.

Zynga’s Natural Motion studios will oversee development of future Zynga Star Wars mobile games.

NaturalMotion is a British mobile game developer is best known for “Backbreaker Football,” “CSR Racing,” and “Dawn of Titans.” Zynga purchased the company in 2014 for USD 527 million, the same year it stripped itself of 15 percent of its workforce. Zynga is best known for games like “Zynga Poker,” “Words With Friends 2,” and “CSR Racing 2.”

Pierre Cardin to open five exclusive outlets for bags in India

Pierre Cardin is planning to open five exclusive outlets for bags in India. According to a report in the Economic Times, the fashion and lifestyle brand has inked a licensing deal with Brandzstorm India to expand its offline and online presence in the country.

Besides standalone stores, the initial stores will come up in metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Brandzstorm will be responsible for online distribution of Pierre Cardin bags in India.

According to Ujjval Saraf, managing director of Brandzstorm, the women handbag market size in India is being pegged at Rs 5,100 crore and is expected to grow to Rs 7,900 crore by 2023.

“Indian consumers are looking for international brands in this segment, which is why we are investing heavily in this category,” Ujjval was quoted as saying from the Economic Times.

Pierre Cardin will also expand its footprint in multi-brand outlets such as Lifestyle and Shoppers Stop etc.

Mumbai-based Brandzstorm recently replaced Reliance Brands as American clothing brand Kenneth Cole’s partner for designing, manufacturing, distributing and retailing its products in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Cole aims to touch 100 crore in India sales by 2020 and open about 10 stores in the country during the period.

Besides, Brandzstorm had also signed a long-term exclusive master licensing agreement with Giordano International for apparel, footwear, and accessories. Brandzstorm plans to open five Giordano boutiques in major metros within next three years.

Founded in 2009, Brandzstorm has exclusive tie-ups with Furla, Tonino Lamborghini, and Steve Madden. Brandzstorm India is a leading licensee and partner of premium fashion brands in India with a sole philosophy of ‘drive brands ahead’.

ICICI Bank inks multi-year partnership with Manchester United

ICICI Bank announced a multi-year deal with Manchester United to create a range of competitive co-branded credit and debit card to the club’s 35 million Indian followers.

Anup Bagchi, Executive Director, ICICI Bank said, “This collaboration further underscores our commitment to deliver innovative, powerful and distinctive value propositions to our customers. These co-branded cards are yet another compelling proposition to cater to the fans of the iconic football club in the country. This launch re-affirms our commitment to bring in world-class privileges to our customers.”

As a part of the agreement, ICICI Bank will be offering fans of the club two types of credit card – Manchester United Platinum Credit Card and Manchester United Signature Credit Card.

Each card will come with competitive rates, as well as qualifying for a wide range of exclusive privileges and discounts on merchandise from Manchester United online store and other affiliated partners in India.

Privileges include fully paid trips to Old Trafford to watch a game, the chance to observe a first team training session, signed merchandise as well as a Manchester United welcome gift for each new customer.

Manchester United Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold said, “The club has enjoyed numerous visits to India over the past few seasons, with our #ILOVEUNITED fan event held in Mumbai in January, attracting almost 5,000 fans to the live match screening.”

Other benefits include:

  • Top 70 spenders of the annual campaign will be awarded Manchester United branded merchandise
  • Top spender every month will get a signed Manchester United jersey and a ticket to a match being played by the Manchester United team
  • 10-20% discounts on merchandise from the Manchester United online store and associated partners in India

Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular spectator sports on Earth.

Lakme launches first-ever Kareena Kapoor Khan cosmetics collection

In what could be termed good news for all the fashion divas, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has launched her first ever makeup collection with Lakmé Absolute.

The exclusive range is available on the beauty e-commerce store Nykaa.

The Lakmé Absolute line has the theme “Shades of a Diva” and products include a lip liner, face and cheek contour, lipstick, eye definer, brow definer, and mascara.

The collection is priced between Rs 800 – Rs 1300.

Check out the collection here:

Apart from the ‘lip definer’, the makeup collection has black packaging for all products. The design also features Kareena Kapoor Khan’s name in gold.

“This has always been on my wish-list. It’s been my most personal projects this year. The inspiration behind my collection was the idea that there are different shades of me: The glamorous showstopper; the edgy cover girl; the chic fashionista; or, you know, the fun-loving Bebo,” Kareena was quoted as saying from the Elle India.

Currently, Kareena is also the brand ambassador of Lakme.

On the professional front, Bebo was last seen alongside Sonam Kapoor Ahuja in ‘Veere Di Wedding’ and will feature in Karan Johar’s directorial ‘Takht’ alongside Ranveer Singh, Anil Kapoor and Jahnvi Kapoor among others.

IMG partners with Refinery29 to launch licensed products

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IMG announced a new partnership with Refinery29, the leading digital media, and entertainment company for young women, to extend the brand’s presence through new licensed consumer product initiatives.

As Refinery29’s first global licensing representative, IMG will explore opportunities within categories including health and beauty, apparel and accessories, office and home, bedding, and décor.

Van Kokeh, Licensing Director, IMG, said, “Refinery29 is one of the most relevant and trusted brands in today’s market, championing women through credible content, meaningful experiences, positive impact and inclusive storytelling. Together, we will identify partners that are aligned with their core values to create thoughtful and inclusive products that are relevant to their consumers.”

As per the association, IMG and Refinery29 will work together to license content to brands that share Refinery29’s mission to be a catalyst for women to see, feel and claim their power.

“We are excited to expand our direct to consumer business to forge deeper connections with our audience and create additional opportunities to better serve her across a variety of categories,” said Sarah Personette, Chief Operating Officer, Refinery29.

With a global audience of more than 425 million across its platforms, Refinery29 produces valuable content through the lens of women both offline and online.

The expansion of its licensing business is a natural progression for Refinery29, which launched a successful, multi-city immersive event, 29Rooms, in 2015, selling nearly 75,000 tickets to date.

Refinery29 is represented by WME, part of the Endeavor network alongside IMG.

British brand Reiss inks its first licensing deal with Global Brands Group

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Global Brands Group Holding Limited has entered into a five-year licensing agreement with contemporary British fashion brand Reiss.

With this association, Reiss joins Global Brands’ portfolio of fashion brands, including Calvin Klein, All Saints, Juicy Couture and Kenneth Cole.

“With its modern and aspirational approach, Reiss is a perfect addition to our strong portfolio of leading consumer brands,” said Dow Famulak, President – Europe, Asia & Brand Management at Global Brands Group in a statement.

“As a brand that resonates with consumers globally, we see significant opportunities for growth across the men’s and women’s accessories categories and look forward to leveraging our design and distribution expertise to maximize its potential,” Dow further stated.

Primarily into men and women’s footwear and accessories, the collaboration will mark Reiss’ first licensing agreement. As per the deal, Global Brands will design, manufacture and distribute a range of women’s and men’s footwear, bags and small leather goods.

“I am confident that GBG’s strong product development and sourcing skills, across footwear and bags, coupled with their extensive global distribution network, will allow Reiss to create a more great product and reach more customers around the world,” said Reiss CEO Christos Angelides.

Global Brands will begin to distribute the new ranges globally across Reiss stores, department stores and specialty retailers from spring/summer 2019.