Riyaz Gangji – Libas

This summer wedding collection by Riyas Gangji brings to Kochi bridal ensembles with voluminous lines and rich embroideries intricately woven over jewel toned bodies. For the men, the look ranges from western to indo-western with slim jackets and snazzy cuts. The designer has aimed to keep it subtle yet soothing. It captured the festive Indian wedding spirit, with the models breaking into a quick dance move while on the ramp. Fashion Choreographer Lovell Prabhu sure did bring some serious entertainment value to the platform.

Kochi International Fashion Week: Riyaz Gangi - Libas
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Archana Kochhar for Copperstone – Bar Code

First of its kind men’s clothing line for summer resort 2012, inspired by the simple yet precise moves of stripes & checks in ebony & ivory, keeping the feel relaxed and casual. The cold blacks were paired with ethereal whites with a splash of neon.

Kochi International Fashion Week: Archana Kochhar
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Vivek Karunakaran – Tres Chic

Inspired by the global traveller, Tres Chi is Vivek Karunakaran’s interpretation of a new age grunge chic. Celebrating the ancient art of Kalamkari, and juxtaposing this with the uberchic fashion quotient of today, the collection unfolds a range of dramatically layered silhouettes. Trimmed with metallic zippers and metal sequins, garments are interestingly fragmented through layering and paneling.  Vivek Karunakaran has indeed stayed true to his own unique style of tweaking the traditional and hence giving birth to what’s contemporary.

Kochi International Fashion Week: Vivek Karunakaran - Tres C
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Pria Kataria Puri – Persian Punk

Inspired by the Persian culture, the nature and goodness of the Persian lifestyle, Pria Kataria Puri brings to the stage the quintessential “high voltage glam look”.

The colours this season were mostly paired with gold. Tangy orange kaftans clinched at the waist with gold sequined bands, lime-green robes taking the form of an abaya adorned by women of the Middle East, flowy dresses in leopard prints perfect for resort wear; were some of the looks that the designer has worked on. Dresses were all defined at the waist, with sunny summery colours taking the forefront. They spoke of the contemporary Arabian woman who wouldn’t think twice of strutting down the high-fashion street in a fiery red chiffon something, with a slit that rides high to her thighs, sending the spectator to a tease frenzy.

Parvathy Omanakuttan did the final walk for Pria Kataria Puri, in what looked like the designer’s vision for the future. Space aged and futuristic with power shoulders and a short hemline, the former Miss India World was nothing short of a stunner.

Kochi International Fashion Week: Pria Kataria Puri- Persian
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Prabhat Samasooriya – Frozen Waters

Taking off from the Tibetan plateau, Prabhat Samasooriya brings forward native craft style from Sri Lanka with colorful sarees deconstructed into dye work and robes held together with a rope band. Mixing an Asian flavor to International fashion, flowy drapes mostly in blues, yellows and indigo were teemed with cloth turbans wound over the models’ delicate heads.

The sleeves were mostly off-shoulders or halters incorporated in jersey and pure cotton dresses. Color blocking and fusion played a huge role along with a bit of stripes and polka dots. The highlight of the evening was the intricate detail splayed on the sarees there were, with its pallus chosen to be a part of the 6 yards with the help of buttons and knotted in shoestring laces. The Tibetan spirit was noticeable in the browns and reds that were present- one could almost imagine the Budhist monks in meditation that could have inspired the designer.

On the hair and makeup front, the lips were always nude and the two sided plait seemed to have made a comeback. The closing model was ex-Miss Sri Lanka, Kristina Pereira, who wore a distinctive blue, red and white saree in laces and polka dots.

Kochi International Fashion Week: Prabhat Samasooriya
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So where is the party happening this weekend??! We have some awesome suggestions. Check out this one happening at Casino. Forum Entertainment in collaboration with Casino Hotel presents ‘Yellowed Melons’ with Vineeth K. He will be spinning the best in Club House along with some lovely visuals by VJ Mithun. The party will be happening at the Vasco Da Gama Bar at Casino Hotel from 8pm.

Couples and girls can walk in free. See you there!

P.S.: People dressed in yellow gets free shots!!!!

Have you planned where your Saturday Night celebrations would be? We have a good suggestion. Head to Casino Hotel, where music and pretty visuals will make your weekend more fun-filled.  Forum Entertainment in collaboration with Casino Hotel presents ‘Saturday Shuffle‘ with Ram Nair spinning Tech House, Progressive and Dubstep. DJ Ram has been spinning some awesome music for Kochiites, and this time he is ready with lovely tunes.  VJ Mithun is ready with some remarkable visuals. Karmicfix visuals have always awed us!! With their unique style, they have always stood a class apart. Make sure you don’t miss them!

The party will happen this Saturday, the 25th of February from 8 p.m onwards at the Vasco Da Gama Bar. Couples and girls can walk-in free. Entry shuts by 11 p.m. See you there, Kochi!!

Here’s a little something on what Casino Hotel has planned for Valentine’s Day this year!!

As stores pile their shelves high with chocolates, stuffed animals and balloons, it’s certainly hard to find something out of that figurative heart shaped box to get our loved ones on Valentine’s Day.  Get into the mood this Valentine’s Day at Casino Hotel, where we’ve created a romantic atmosphere with music wafting through the room, lights which are barely there and lit candles everywhere.

Indulge in an exotic menu spiced with Aphrodisiacs and bring on the excitement – sparkling wine, smoked oysters, chocolate dipped strawberries……

A very popular saying that ‘The quickest way to ones heart is though their stomach’ certainly holds good as Casino Hotel has set the mood…….

Reservations can be made at either of their restaurants i.e. Fort Cochin [Seafood Specialty] or Tharavadu [Multi Cuisine]

Dial – 0484 3011500 or 9656028943 to book a table.

So candlelight, good music topped with yummy food, then Casino is the answer!!

For all the party-goers and music-lovers, Kochivibe brings you some good news. Forum Entertainment in collaboration with Casino Hotel presents ‘Saturday Shuffle’ with resident DJ Elbane spinning the best in Bollywood, Progressive & Dubstep this Saturday, 4th Feb from 8pm onwards @ the Vasco Da Gama Bar. You can listen to good music and make sure that the party goes off till late midnight with the best songs!

Couples and girls walk in free. Make sure you don’t miss this one!

Kochivibe has some more party recommendations for all the music-lovers in town. Make merry at the most happening party in town, and that is right here at Casino Hotel! Forum Entertainment in collaboration with Casino Hotel presents ‘Saturday Shuffle’ with Ram Nair unleashing a dose of House, Techno, Progressive & Dubstep along with Ketan on visuals.

The party will be happening on the 28^th of January 2012 at Vasco Da Gama Bar, Casino Hotel. Make sure you drop in with your friends and have a good time with awesome music and lovely visuals. The DJ’s will ensure that all your musical needs are catered to!

Couples and girls can walk in free. See you there Kochi!