HT & SSDA present India Couture Week 2018

Hindustan Times is one of India?s most iconic and leading English dailies. It has been pioneering trends in journalism, and breaking new grounds for the last 93 years. With its unflinching commitment to highest journalistic standards, technological innovations and a strong focus on consumer needs, HT is one of the most revered English newspapers in the country. It has been the most preferred newspaper of Delhi NCR & Mumbai consistently for over 5 years. Recently, it re-emerged as thenumber 1 newspaper across India?s two top markets of Delhi NCR and Mumbai (IRS 2017). Its combined readership of 24.5 lakh in these two cities now makes it the undisputed leader in these markets.

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In the digital space, Hindustantimes.com is one of the most popular destinations for news and information content seekers on the web. With over 10 million unique visitors and over 100 million pages viewed per month, Hindustantimes.com is today a leader in the online news space. It brings to its loyal and discerning audience, exclusive, high-calibre content along with in-depth reportage that allows its surfers to follow a story in depth. It provides sections written by popular columnists, web exclusives on politics, business, new economy, sports, fashion, lifestyle & entertainment.

Creativity is the backbone and cynosure of everything we do, a team ideating new forms and techniques carefully curated and delineated to suit the demand of the market. Our team works in all expanses of Home, Office and Living spaces, ranging from textiles to home custom furniture and accessories.

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We do custom, made to order pieces, carefully designed and sculpted to conform the spaces they are meant for.

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Bringing innovation and usability along with Aesthetic Value,the products are curated and handcrafted to precision by creating a synthesis over different materials.

Established in the year 1996 under the admirable leadership of an inspiring Director, Mr. Rohan Sharma, RK Jewellers is a listed jewellery company based in New Delhi. With its flagship store at E-5, South Extension-2 Market in Delhi, the company endeavours circadian to fulfil its vision i.e. ?To conduct business with ethical values, strive for customer delight & create wealth for the company, the shareholders & the employees leading to inclusive growth.? The brand is all about undying luxury and a compliment to feminine beauty. Primarily based on rich diamonds, pure gold and kundan-polki, every ensemble at the designer?s lounge is a symbol of ingenuity.

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In 2 decades of its existence the brand has slowly and gradually carved its own niche and developed expertise in making the designs with a different aesthetic; mastering the art of fusing the old world charm and new world aesthetics. Headed by Ms. Prakshi Sharma, a maverick jewellery artist, graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, RK Jewellers? design team strives to designate a matchless artistic language to each collection. Studying the intricacies of Indian art through travel and extensive independent work, brand?s artists (designers) bring everything under one roof to create wearable works of art.

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RK Jewellers team has worked diligently to become a well-respected brand that touches hearts every time. The brand believes that there is a magical and an intimate connection between a woman and her jewellery and aspire to make every jewel special so that it looks spectacular on her. Ingenuity and commitment to quality has given RK Jewellers a strong clientele coming from the most diverse walks of life- entrepreneurs, business leaders, homemakers, leading fashion designers, fine jewellery enthusiasts, professionals.

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RK Jewellers atelier is known for unparalleled designs, meticulous crafting and natural purity. With a wide and exotic range of timeless pieces, it embodies elegance and taste in an effortless combination of classical and contemporary influences. An astute observer of trends, RK Jewellers today stands proud as a shining beacon of what a high end jewellery brand ought to be. The brand also prides in manufacturing its own jewels, as it heartily follows an adaptation of the very famous quote by Alan Kay - ?Those who love design, should make it themselves?.

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The company also plans to reach out to customers by opening multiple stores in North India over the next couple of years; enabling to reach out to the new & upcoming sections of the Indian society and offer them world-class products.

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The end goal remains to innovate continuously, evolving the design aesthetics to ensure customer satisfaction and be pioneers in the industry in terms of design, manufacturing, quality and service.

Pearl Academy, India?s leading institution in design, fashion, business and media has been a catalyst for success of the students across creative industries for over two decades. With a legacy of 25 years, Pearl Academy offers over 30 uniquely designed under-graduate, post-graduate and professional development pathway through its campuses in Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai. Its reputation of preparing ?Industry ready? professionals has been recognized by leading fashion, retail and design brands, which has helped in establishing a healthy track record of over 95 per cent placement for the last three years. Its path-breaking alliances with renowned organizations such as the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) have ensured that its faculty and students get an exclusive access to ?industry in the classroom?.

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The institution was ranked as the best private fashion college in India for the fourth consecutive year by India Today ? AC Nielson survey, The Week ? Hansa Survey and Outlook ? Drshti Survey. Pearl Academy was awarded the ?Best Design Institute in India? in 2016 and 2017 by industry body ASSOCHAM. Jaipur campus of the academy was ranked as one of the most beautiful college campuses in India by India Today. The institution was also awarded as ?Best Education Brands 2017? in Fashion Design Category by The Economic Times. It is the only Indian institute to feature in Business of Fashion?s Top 25 Global Fashion School Rankings (Graduate) in 2017. Pearl Academy is a member of Laureate International Universities Network, a global network that has presence in 25 countries and is serving more than one million students. The Academy is also closely associated with renowned global institutions such as London College of Fashion (UK), Domus Academy (Italy), Media Design School (New Zealand) and NABA (Milan) amongst many others. For more information, please visit: www.pearlacademy.com

With BMW, MINI and Motorrad, the BMW Group has its sight set firmly on the premium sector of the Indian automobile market. Along with automobiles and motorcycles, the BMW Group's activities in India comprise of financial services for its premium clientele.

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BMW India is a 100% subsidiary of the BMW Group and is headquartered in Gurgaon (National Capital Region). Till date, BMW Group has invested over INR5.2 billion (? 72 million) in BMW India. The wide range of BMW activities in India include a manufacturing plant in Chennai, a parts warehouse in Mumbai, a training centre in Gurgaon NCR and development of a dealer organisation across metropolitan centres of the country. Currently, BMW India has 43 sales outlets in the Indian market. The total number of employees at BMW Group India is 650.

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The BMW Group Plant Chennai locally produces the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 7 Series, the BMW X1, the BMW X3, the BMW X5 and the MINI Countryman. BMW dealerships also display the BMW X6, the BMW Z4, the BMW M3 Sedan, the BMW M4 Coupe, the BMW M5 Sedan, the BMW X5 M, the BMW X6 M and the BMW i8 which are available in the country as completely built-up units (CBU).

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MINI has successfully established itself as a premium small car brand in India. Presently, the MINI model range in India includes the MINI 3-door, MINI 5-door, MINI Convertible, MINI Countryman and the MINI Clubman. MINI has established seven sales outlets in India.

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BMW Motorrad officially started its operations as a part of the Indian subsidiary of BMW Group in 2017. Presently, BMW Motorrad is in the process of setting up the team and dealer network in India. Till date, BMW Motorrad India has set up seven sales outlets in India.The BMW G 310 R and the BMW G 310 GS have been developed in Munich, Germany by BMW Motorrad and are locally-produced by cooperation partner TVS Motor Company in Hosur, India. The range of BMW Motorrad motorcycles available in India as completely built-up units (CBU) include: Sport ? BMW S1000 RR, BMW R 1200 RS; Adventure ? BMW R 1200 GS, BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW S 1000 XR, BMW F 750 GS, BMW F 850 GS; Roadster ?BMW S 1000 R, BMW R 1200 R; Heritage ? BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Scrambler, BMW R nineT Racer and Tour ? BMW R 1200 RT, BMW K 1600 GTL, BMW K 1600 B.

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BMW Financial Services India is a 100% subsidiary of the BMW Group. Till date, BMW Group has invested INR 7.3 billion (? 110.5 million) in BMW Financial Services India and operates with three business lines: Retail Finance, Commercial Finance and Insurance Solutions (as corporate agents). BMW Financial Services India also offers BMW Lease for individuals and corporate customers.

Swarovski delivers a diverse portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and creativity that goes beyond the manufacturing of crystal. Swarovski designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones, and finished products such as jewelry, accessories, and lighting. Swarovski is the premium brand for the finest crystal embellishments since 1895. It is recognized for its innovative excellence and its collaborations with top-class designers and brands in the fashion, jewelry, accessories, interior design and lighting industries across the globe. Available in myriad colors, effects, shapes and sizes, crystals from Swarovski offer designers a fabulous palette of inspiration, and are produced according to the innovative, lead-free* Advanced Crystal standard. Born out of a passion for detail and high-precision cutting, these precious ingredients impart refined glamour to everything and have become the creative partner of choice.

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Products made using Swarovski crystals are recognizable by the ?Crystals from SWAROVSKI? seal. Based on the concept of the traditional seal, which was historically used to prove the authenticity of items of value, the ?Crystals from ?SWAROVSKI? seal confers distinction on everything it graces. Created using high-security hologram technology on silver foil, it bears the words ?Crystals from SWAROVSKI?, together with founder Daniel Swarovski?s signature, and the year in which Swarovski was established: ?Since 1895?.Look out for the ?Crystal from SWAROVSKI tag on couture garments, which indicate the use of genuine Swarovski crystals.

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To find out more, visit www.swarovski.com/crystals.

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For inquiries on Swarovski crystals please contact us at:

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customer_service.in@swarovski.com/0124- 4698200

Indie Eye, explores the area of avant-garde eye-wear design in India. It is a collaborative initiative by product design expert Sunil Sethi and designer Tanira Sethi.

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The product line is uncontrolled by the set norms of fashion, and seeks to redefine the ?regular?. It is meant for free thinkers, people who believe in self-expression and have an ?eye? for individualistic fashion.

Rajnigandha Pearls are made of handpicked cardamom seeds, blended with saffron and coated with pure silver leaves. The brand has revolutionized the traditional Elaichi by giving it a strong, unique taste, with an intense aromatic fragrance. The belief ?Goodness inside - Shine outside? is an integral part of the brand, and can be felt in its communication of ?Achchai Ki Ek Alag Chamak Hoti Hai?.