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Vega signs Sonam Kapoor Ahuja as brand ambassador

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Vega signs Sonam Kapoor Ahuja as brand ambassador

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has been roped in to become the brand ambassador of the biggest beauty and accessories brand in India – Vega.

As part of the brand association, Sonam K Ahuja will feature in the latest TV campaign, slated to come up in August 2018 for their Hair Styling appliances portfolio.

Commenting on the association with the actress, Sandeep Jain – Director, Vega Industries said, “This is the second campaign from Vega and we all are really excited about how it’s going. Watching Sonam bring it alive on-screen is something magical. The photographers, the directors, everyone is on board with the attitude of the campaign and all of us here are truly elated to see the magic come alive.”

Sandeep feels Sonam’s fashion and style complement the personality of the brand and the campaign perfectly.

Speaking about her association with the brand, Sonam said, “I love fashion and style; I feel that I can express myself best through my style and any brand that resonates with my attitude I proudly flaunt it. When it comes to looking great, well-styled hair is probably the most important aspect. You can’t go wrong with your hairdo! Vega hair styling products have a solution for all my hair styling needs, whether I like to keep it simple or experiment, VEGA has everything l need.”

Vega is India’s leading beauty accessories brand offering a complete range of beauty accessories from head to toe and personal care appliances.

Recently, Sonam got hitched to her long-time boyfriend Delhi-based businessman Anand Ahuja in a lavish affair in Mumbai.

On the professional front, Sonam was last seen in Sanju and Veere Di Wedding and is all set to star in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga opposite Rajkumar Rao.

Bulldog, Specsavers to launch Shopkins themed-eyewear collection

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Bulldog, Specsavers to launch Shopkins themed-eyewear collection

Bulldog has collaborated with Specsavers to launch a new range of Shopkins themed-eyewear collection this month.

Under the new transaction, there are four different styles, each featuring favourite Shopkins characters such as Strawberry Kiss, Buncho Bananas, D’lish Donut and Rainbow Bite.

Check out the collection here:

The new deal adds to the host of Shopkins partners across multiple categories including apparel, nightwear, lunchware, headwear, stationery, and magazines among others.

“This is another great deal for Shopkins and one which demonstrated the brand’s huge versatility,” Bulldog licensing manager, Vicky Hill was quoted as saying from the Licensing Biz. “We are very excited to be working with Specsavers and to see the range hit shelves.”

All the Shopkins frames come with single-vision lenses including UV filter and are part of our kids 2 free pairs offer.

The glasses are on sale in all Specsavers stores across UK and Ireland.

Shopkins has sold in excess of 1.5 billion items since its launch.

#MotivationalMonday: The diverse journey of the culinary king – Sanjeev Kapoor

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#MotivationalMonday: The diverse journey of the culinary king – Sanjeev Kapoor

Sanjeev Kapoor – India’s 1990’s matinee idol, shot into the limelight in 1992 (after he quit his job as a chef) with his TV show Khana Khazana, which became the longest-running cookery show in Asia. The culinary show ran for 18 years, with more than 500 million viewers.

Renowned Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor is known for his eternal smile, his sense of humor and his lip-smacking food.

He now lords over a business empire that is valued at over Rs 1,000 crore and includes a 24-hour cooking channel, a chain of restaurants, a range of premium cookware and bottled gourmet goodies, and about 150 cookbooks.

Kapoor was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2017 for his gastronomic exploits, putting him in the league of culinary elites such as Tarla Dalal and Imtiaz Qureshi.

Kapoor is also ranked at number 34 on the 2017 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list.

Recent Initiatives:

The celebrity chef launched his new restaurant, The Yellow Chilli in California on June 18 this year. Located at the Monticello Apartment Homes complex off Lawrence Expressway, the restaurant is the latest addition to Kapoor’s growing chain of restaurants.

So far, Kapoor had established 59 restaurants in India and the Middle East. He is also planning to open 31 restaurants in Saudi Arabia over the next five years.

According to the celebrity chef, he wanted to open the restaurant in places where the Indian diaspora is significant, including Europe, primarily the UK, and North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa among others.

They have plans to open premium restaurants in London and New York. Sanjeev Kapoor also opened his first restaurant in Kerala in partnership with Aslam Abdul Rahman, who owns Rinz International Food Private Ltd.

The group currently has 65 outlets under different brands in nine countries. “In India, we have a mix of own and franchisee outlets,” Kapoor was quoted as saying from the Economic Times.

In UAE, the company has signed to open 11 restaurants of which seven have already become operational. In North America, the company is planning to open 11 in the Greater Toronto Area, according to a report in the Economic Times.

In India, SKRPL has entered into tier 2 and 3 towns and have opened restaurants in Kohlapur, Siliguri etc.

How it all started?

The son of a banker, born in Ambala had been fond of cooking right from the beginning. Despite the option of becoming an architect after gaining admission at Delhi’s School of Planning and Architecture in 1981, he decided to pursue a degree at the Institute of Hotel Management (Pusa) instead.

Kapoor began to give cooking lessons while working as a chef in a Varanasi hotel in the mid-1980s, and later when he worked in New Zealand and at Mumbai’s Centaur Hotel.

He launched his first restaurant, Khazana, in Dubai in 1998. In the following 10 years, he opened 18 restaurants in India and the Middle East, regions with a strong market for his brand of Indian cuisine.

The Business Game:

Kapoor continued his association with the world of television by launching his 24-hour food channel FoodFood in 2011, as a joint venture between Malaysia-based Astro Overseas Limited and Mogae Consultants.

In 2016, Kapoor sold a majority stake in the channel to Discovery Communications, while retaining its brand ambassador.

What brands come under the ‘Sanjeev Kapoor’ umbrella:

Under the Khana Khazana Group of Companies, it has the following:

  • Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt Ltd
  • Turmeric Vision Pvt Ltd
  • SK Restaurants Pvt Ltd
  • SK Brands Pvt Ltd
  • Khana Khazana India Pvt Ltd
  • Khana Khazana Productions
  • Kars Food Pvt Ltd

Wonderchef was launched in 2009 and through four main channels—retail and general trade, television sales, online sales and direct-to-home sales via a network of over 40,000 all-women workforce.

Wonderchef is run along with Ravi Saxena, co-founder and former CEO of Sodexo India. The enterprise is backed by Zurich-headquartered investment firm Capvent.

Social Media Presence:

In 2009, the chef launched ‘Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana’, his YouTube channel. Till now, the channel has more than 2.5 million subscribers and 617 million views. Whereas, on the other hand, his website, sanjeevkapoor.com, claims to have 10 million page views per month. Kapoor’s Facebook page started in 2009, has 5.3 million followers, as per a Forbes India article.

The Number Game:

Wonderchef — Rs 225 crore

Restaurants (India and Middle-East) — Rs 175 crore

FoodFood and Cookery Books — Rs 80 crore

Brand Endorsements and Shows – Rs 50 crore

(The data has been taken as of 2017, from a Forbes India Article dated June 10)

With a delightful smile and extraordinary cooking skills, the soft-spoken chef Sanjeev Kapoor has been ruling the hearts of Indian households for decades.

San Diego Comic-Con 2018: Key highlights from the event

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San Diego Comic-Con 2018: Key highlights from the event

The annual San Diego Comic-Con International which took place at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California from July 19-22 welcomed a slate of new deals, trailers, activations and exclusive merchandise.

While big names such as Marvel and HBO skipped the show this year, the show showcased a number of big trailers from the films and shows slated to premiere over the next year or so.

Warner Bros dominated this year’s show with its massive, two-hour panel, which showcased trailers including Aquaman, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Shazam.

Besides, ABC’s booth had exclusive merchandise from television series such as “The Golden Girls,” “Once Upon A Time,” “Alias” and “Blossom.”

According to a Global License report, the ABC’s limited-edition, Comic-Con exclusive merchandise includes:

  • “The Golden Girls” Stay Golden San Diego 3-inch enamel pin
  • “The Golden Girls” Stay Golden San Diego 11-ounce mug
  • Limited-edition “The Golden Girls” Stay Golden San Diego lanyard, featuring a detachable keychain and cheesecake charm
  • Limited-edition “Once Upon A Time” Dark One Dagger 7-inch letter opener
  • Limited edition “Schoolhouse Rocks!” print poster autographed by co-creator George Newall
  • Limited edition “Lost” two-pack 1.5-inch enamel pin set, featuring the Dharma Arrow logo and Dharma Swan logo

The Dark Horse Comics unveiled exclusive merchandise for fans of “Game of Thrones,” “American Gods”, “The Quantum Age,” “StarCraft: Scavengers,” “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” “The Umbrella Academy”, which includes:

  • Limited-edition “Game of Thrones” Dothraki Map Marker, as seen in Season 7
  • “Game of Thrones” Tormund Giantsbane 8-inch tall figure
  • Limited-edition “Mystery Science Theater 3000” coaster set
  • “American Gods: My Ainsel #1” by Christian Ward”
  • “StarCraft: Scavengers #1” by Jody Houser, Blizzard

Bioworld offered fans the chance to buy exclusive Star Wars including a snapback, backpack, and lanyard.

Over 130,000 pop culture devotees attended the annual four-day comic book convention Comic-Con.

Hard Rock International appoints Mark Linduski as Director of Licensing

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Hard Rock International appoints Mark Linduski as Director of Licensing

Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world’s most-recognizable and iconic brands announced the appointment of Mark Linduski as Director of Licensing.

In his new role, Linduski will draw on more than two decades of experience in the retail industry to drive brand exposure and customer reaches through engaging partnerships and various licensing opportunities.

Linduski will report directly to Hard Rock Cafe’s Senior Vice President – Merchandising & eCommerce, Edward Deutscher.

“Mark brings a wealth of experience to the Company and we look forward to working closely with him to greatly develop our licensing portfolio and increase our retail distribution,” said Stephen Judge, President of Cafe Operations for Hard Rock International.

Prior to joining Hard Rock, Linduski was a senior buyer for cookware, appliances, and food at Evine Live, a multiplatform interactive digital commerce company that market, sell and distributes products to consumers through television, online, mobile and social media.

Linduski brings more than 20 years of experience in buying, national sales, product licensing, product development, overseas sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, product packaging and retail artwork for various product categories.

The University of Iowa graduate has also helped develop several celebrity product lines including Wolfgang Puck, Paula Dean, Todd English (Green Pan), Sig Hansen (Deadliest Catch), Roy Yamaguchi, Tyler Florence, Rocco DiSpirito, Kerry Simon, Chef Jamie Gwen, Tim Love, and many others.

Internationally-recognized as a world-class restaurant and hospitality brand, Hard Rock operates cafes across the world that are visited by more than 79 million guests each year. Its first cafe opened in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, Sydney and Tokyo, and exotic settings such as Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, and Malta.

With venues in 75 countries, including 182 cafes, 24 hotels, and 11 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies.

Nick Jonas launches first fragrance with John Varvatos

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Nick Jonas launches first fragrance with John Varvatos

Singer and actor Nick Jonas launched his first fragrance with John Varvatos.

The ‘Jumanji 2’ actor has been working with American designer John Varvatos since January, first as the face of the label and then on a fashion collection.

The collaboration project will sport the label JV x NJ.

Sharing a glimpse, the actor took to the Twitter and wrote, “Proud to present the latest piece from my collaboration with @johnvarvatos… #JVxNJ the fragrance for men is out now.”


Speaking to the People Style, the young singer told that the scent is “classy with a bold edge.”

The exclusive cologne is available exclusively on Nordstrom.com, which is the exclusive retail partner for the collaboration.

“We are keeping it really authentic — something in my life I can wear at an event suited up or also feel confident and sexy in it if I am just in jeans and a t-shirt. That balance kind of the everyday man approach while still having a lot of character is a really special thing,” Nick was quoted as saying.

Described as “dynamic and irresistible, capturing the upbeat energy of the city as dusk settles and nightlife comes alive”, the scent features top notes of mandarin and kaffir lime leaves, heart notes of sage, rosemary and lavender, and sandalwood at its base.

Earlier, Jonas unveiled his first apparel collection through a new partnership with John Varvatos. The collection has a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility and will range from leather jackets to knitwear. Prices will range from $98 for the Detroit graphic T to $1,698 for a suede shirt jacket.

This also marks the first apparel collaboration for the singer who had previously partnered only with Creative Recreation on a sneaker line.

Recently, Jonas made many head turns as he visited India with his rumored girlfriend Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, where he attended Shloka and Akash Ambani’s engagement in Mumbai.

Launched in 2000 with a collection of tailored clothing and sportswear, John Varvatos now represents an entire lifestyle that includes belts, bags, footwear, eyewear, limited-edition watches, luxury skincare, and fragrances.

FREAKY FRIDAY – How the ‘House of Anita Dongre’ becomes a showstopper in the fashion world

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FREAKY FRIDAY – How the ‘House of Anita Dongre’ becomes a showstopper in the fashion world

The most sought-out designer, became a well-known fashion trendsetter, So How the ‘House of Anita Dongre’ becomes a showstopper in the fashion world?

From starting a label with only two sewing machines in the early 1990s to opening her first store at the Crossroads Mall in South Mumbai in 1999, The House of Anita Dongre (HOAD) has literally come a long way.

Songs Of Summer, her latest bridal collection, which went on the ramp at the recent Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018, is a fuss-free collection in pastel shades of powder blue, pale pink, sage.

From boutiquewali to fashion trendsetter: How the journey started?

One might notice the sprawling, lush green office located in Navi Mumbai, but the hardwork behind creating the mansion is worth looking for!

Initially, the brand was started as a boutique, later expanding to a store in Soho, New York in 2017. The beautiful space is located at the iconic 473 West Broadway, a pre-war building dating back to the 1900s, in the heart of New York’s most vibrant shopping thoroughfare.

Designer Anita Dongre has built her clothing empire within two decades with four labels—AND, Global Desi, Anita Dongre bridal couture and prêt including PinkCity jadau jewellery, and Grassroot by Anita Dongre. Grassroot works with rural artisans to promote craft.

The brand, founded in 1995 along with her sister Meena Sehra and brother Mukesh Sawlani, is touted as the most influential fashion house in the country today.

AND is an Rs 680-crore company of Dongre, as per latest FY18 numbers.

In an exclusive interview with the Economic Times, Dongre was quoted as saying, “In the 1980s-90s, people would gawk at me when I visited the cloth markets. I was the boutiquewalli. But after 30 years in the fashion business, it is these little things that stand out, shaping me both as an individual and an entrepreneur. I remember my initial struggles with mall owners regarding store space, or even, for that matter, to be taken seriously by everyone at work. That has changed significantly over the years,”

From Royal family to Bollywood actresses: Who are the muses of Dongre?

Her designs have always been everyone’s favourite. In 2016, Dongre was handpicked by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, who wore her floral tunic during an India tour. A full-length version of Kate’s dress was showcased at Dongre’s catwalk show, titled Love Notes, at Lakmé Fashion Week.

Dongre was recognized again by the Canadian Prime Minister’s wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, who chose her yellow chanderi salwar suit for a visit to the Sabarmati Ashram.

Not only this, former first lady of the U.S., Hillary Clinton, also worn some of the Dongre’s best creations. Dongre also made it to Google’s list of most-searched designers in 2016.

Dongre’s designs were worn by Bollywood celebrities such as Karishma Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor and wife Mira Rajput, Vidya Balan, and Sonakshi Sinha among others.

Who is behind the gorgeous threadwork on Dongre’s lehenga?

All those exquisite threadworks that you witness on those bridal lehengas are hardwork of some of the women living in Bakutra, Gujarat. Yes, you read that right!

According to a report in Vogue, the women are part of SEWA (Self-employed Women’s Association). The designer has been working with these women for over three years, commissioning work that adorns her Grassroot and bridalwear lines.

Comprising of 600-700 women aged between 17 and 70 years of age, the pieces take anywhere between 25 and 60 days, depending on the intensive work.

The core of Dongre’s inspiration for her couture brand comes from the women of Rajasthan.

Currently, Dongre is associated with 1,200 women on ari and kantha embroidery, ajrak printing, chikankari, dabbu block printing and bandhini, among others, the report further stated.

A close-knit family affair:

According to an Economic Times report, Product Head Meena oversees buying, innovation and merchandising while elder sister Priyanka Hira, a special education specialist, is in charge of customer relations.

The number-game:

The House of Anita Dongre’s partnership has interpreted to a pan-India network of 300 standalone exclusive stores in 76 cities and over 915 multi-brand large-format outlets in 176 cities, employing 2,800.

HOAD witnessed a net revenue of Rs 680 crore for 2017-18, against merchandising net sales of Rs 590 crore in the previous year. Profit after tax was Rs 20 crore in FY17. Figures for FY18 have not yet been audited.

According to a report in the Femina, Dongre admires Stella McCartney as she is a vegetarian and a crusader for sustainable fashion, and would like to collaborate with her in the future.

Speaking to Femina on the future initiatives, Dongre said her plans include celebrating craftsmanship in the best way we can and trying to find a way to being a kinder, completely sustainable brand.

Successful as a brand and born in the commercial capital of India, after graduating from the famous SNDT Women’s University in Mumbai, with a degree in fashion, Anita has created high impact with timeless classic touches.

Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan among world’s 100 highest-paid entertainers: Forbes

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Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan among world’s 100 highest-paid entertainers: Forbes

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan are among the world’s 100 highest-paid entertainers, according to a Forbes list released on Tuesday.

Akshay is ranked 76th on the Forbes list of the World’s Highest Paid Celebrities 2018 while Salman is on the 82nd position.

Popular superstar Shah Rukh Khan who was ranked 65th in the Forbes 2017 list has dropped out of this year’s Forbes list.

Forbes said the world’s 100 top-earning entertainers pulled in a combined USD 6.3 billion pretax over the past 12 months, up 22 percent from last year and 11 superstars crossed the USD 100 million threshold, more than double the number from the last two years combined.

The procedure of the listing for ‘Forbes Celebrity 100’ ranks the global celebrities using their pretax earnings from June 1, 2017, till June 1, 2018, before accounting for manager fees, lawyers, and agents.

The figures that were taken into consideration have been shared by Nielsen, Pollstar, IMDB, SoundScan, NPD BookScan and ComScore, including interviews with industry experts and many of the stars themselves.

Akshay had earnings of 40.5 million dollars. Describing Akshay, Forbes said “one of Bollywood’s leading men has transitioned to socially-conscious roles,” citing his films such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha that focused on government campaigns to improve sanitation, and Padman which revolves around a man hoping to provide inexpensive sanitary pads to rural communities. He also mints millions from profits and endorsing about 20 brands, including Tata and Eveready

Salman, 52, had earnings of USD 37.7 million. Forbes said he remains one of India’s top earners and the “Bollywood mainstay” continues to produce and star in hits such as Tiger Zinda Hai, cashing in on backend profits. Coupled with a slew of endorsements from Suzuki motorcycles to Chlormint gum, he remains one of India’s top earners

The list has been topped by Mayweather with earnings of 285 million dollars. Among the other highest-paid entertainers are actor George Clooney (second), reality TV star and businessperson Kylie Jenner (third), soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (10), pop star Katy Perry (19), tennis icon Roger Federer (23), singer Beyonce (35), author J K Rowling (42) and golfer Tiger Woods (66).

Kylie Jenner, the owner of Kylie Cosmetics, is the youngest on the list. Later this year, she’ll likely take the title Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates once held: the world’s youngest ever self-made billionaire, Forbes noted.

The financial magazine estimates that Kylie’s worth is estimated at USD 900 million, making her not just the richest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan but to become the youngest self-made billionaire ever.

Cricketer KL Rahul launches exclusive lines of ‘Gully’ on Koovs

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Cricketer KL Rahul launches exclusive lines of ‘Gully’ on Koovs

Indian cricket superstar KL Rahul launched exclusive lines of his new athleisure brand ‘Gully’ on Koovs.com.

Gully is a cult brand inspired by street sport, rap, and hip-hop, with an emphasis on comfort, quality, and affordability, aimed at the youth of India. According to the young cricketer, the brand ‘is rooted in culture, music, and fashion’.

Mary Turner, CEO of Koovs was quoted as saying, “Athleisure and streetwear are highly popular with our globally connected, tech-savvy and style-conscious 20-something customers. KL Rahul is an icon of youth culture in India and so GULLY is a perfect brand for Koovs.com customers.”

The cricketer launched Gully in collaboration with retail partner Zeko Online. The deal was structured and executed by Bunty Sajdeh led Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment, the sports talent management agency which also manages Indian captain Virat Kohli.

Being a co-owner, Rahul has been actively participating – right from the inception of the brand to regular inputs based on the design, style, and quality of the products.

The collection includes tee-shirts, joggers, and shorts for men and will expand its portfolio to include a women’s clothing line and introduce categories such as jeans and sweatshirts as well.

KL Rahul is a young batsman with a reputation for his casual athletic style.

Britney Spears, Revlon launch ‘Prerogative’ fragrance

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Britney Spears, Revlon launch ‘Prerogative’ fragrance

Global pop icon and award-winning entertainer Britney Spears, along with leading global beauty company Revlon, announced the launch of ‘Britney Spears Prerogative’.

A fragrance with no boundaries, Britney Spears Prerogative is an olfactive statement of authenticity and individuality, designed to embolden anyone who wears it to be whoever they want to be.

“Prerogative is all about empowerment and confidence—we all deserve to feel free and fierce,” said Spears.

Offering a voyeuristic peek into Britney’s world, Prerogative comes to life through a series of provocative personas, each of which is a tribute to her multifaceted career and fearless, unapologetic attitude.

Revealing exciting new images of Britney over the next several months, the Prerogative campaign gives fans unprecedented access to different sides of this ever-evolving performer, while highlighting her strong, romantic, and fun-loving nature.

“The Britney Spears fragrance portfolio evolves with each new scent. With this campaign, we showcase the confidence, versatility, and individuality that Britney has demonstrated throughout her career,” said Ron Rolleston, EVP Global Fragrance Marketing, at Revlon.

With a provocative edginess that is true to Britney’s aesthetic sensibility, the bottle is a hybrid shape composed of sharp edges and soft, rounded corners that reflects the contrasting sensibilities Prerogative represents and gives a nod to the iconic fantasy silhouette.

The fragrance will be available at Walmart in-stores and online nationwide starting July 2018 and starting August 2018 at Kohls.

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears is one of the most successful and celebrated entertainers in pop history with nearly 150 million records sold worldwide.

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