Celebrated Fashion Brand GENES - Lecoanet Hemant present its edgy-cool Spring/Summer 2016 collection at the Ritz Carlton Bangalore

On a beautiful summer evening, April 14^th, the luxurious Ritz Carlton, Bangalore in association with Volvo Cars, food, wine and travel connoisseur Jyotiee Balani together with Indo-French designer duo Didier Lecoanet & Hemant Sagar played host to an exclusive preview of the Spring/Summer 2016 Collection by GENES – Lecoanet Hemant. The event witnessed the who’s who of Bangalore social circle such as Manoviraj Khosla, Prasad Bidapa, Pavitra Halkatti, Sajai Singh, Karin and Stefan Berglin enjoying a fusion of fashion, a display of Volvo’s latest luxury car model, delicious appetizers and wines at the lawns of The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore.

Valentino presents the ‘MIME’ collection for Spring Summer 2015: Classically Contemporary

Inspired by the 18th century tradition of the Grand Tour, a cultural-educational trip taken by the young Europeans to discover the art, history, philosophy and traditions of Italy, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli presents Valentino’s new spring summer 2015 offering - the ‘MIME’ collection.

Label Spotlight: “Lacquer Embassy” by Nikhil Sharma: Dandy-esque & Effortless

A graduate from NIFT and a Masters in Design from Nottingham Trent University in the UK, New Delhi based designer-cum-stylist-cum-trend consultant, Nikhil Sharma’s men’s wear label “Lacquer Embassy” combines classic influences with modern culture, focusing heavily on attention to detail and minimalist silhouettes. In a country where ‘contemporary aesthetics’ of menswear are still at its nascent stage, Nikhil’s label is definitely one of those few brands that helps fill the void, a label that complements the essence of today’s modern dandy.

EXO BAR: EXOberance, Opening launch party

-By GB Bajaj,CEO & Strategist at GB Luxe Life for Stylefluid Trendz

A bar that benefits from a superb Bombay skyline view, perched in the bustling mid town area, spread over two floors, awesome music with signature cocktails and wide variety of liquor - enter THE EXO BAR, Level 37,Palladium Hotel.

BMW launches the new Z4: Zeal & Vigour

 -By GB Bajaj,CEO & Strategist at GB Luxe Life for Stylefluid Trendz

A lovely cloudy day and awaiting the launch of the BMW Z4 DPT edition at the Bavaria Motors, Pune, the new special orange Z4 glowing by the abundance of natural light filling the showroom from the window wall of the showroom.

There are very few cosmetic changes to the facelift Z4-redesigned front bumper, the kidney grille gets chrome finish within the front flanks,LED daytime headlamps, new indicators and new 18inch alloy design and the roof gets a contrasting color. The front with a long bonnet, giving a smirk, it surely looks captivating and welcoming to take it for a long countryside drive.

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2013 - Gavin Miguel & Suneet Varma

Kangna Ranaut in Gavin Miguel

-By GB Bajaj,CEO & Strategist at GB Luxe Life for Stylefluid Trendz

The first show at the 9th edition of Seagram's Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2013 in Mumbai by Gavin Miguel, electrified the guests with his collection of elegant and sexy cocktail and evening dresses which were exquisite in hues of emerald green, silver, purple, metallic blue and ruby red, with fluid earth colors.

‘Trousseau Week 2013’,UB City,Bangalore:One stop wedding solutions destination

The ten day long ‘Trousseau Week’, South India’s most-awaited event for brides and grooms to-be, kicked off in style on Thursday - 21 November 2013. The Grand Opening Night of the 4^th Edition at ‘The Collection’,UB City, Bangalore saw who’s who of the city in their high style and sartorial best. The evening started with a Fashion Show by former model and country’s leading choreographer, Show Director-Marc Robinson, thus capturing the very essence of a big-fat beautiful dream wedding.

Nargis Fakhri launches SAVOY Watches

 - by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

‘Unconventional, Independent and Distinctive’ are the three pillars of the SAVOY brand and it truly resonates with Nargis Fakhri, who was glittering in a Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna silver grayish gown from the Spring 2014 collection, pouting her pink lips while flaunting her latest fashion wrist statement accessory- a SAVOY watch.

MERCEDES BENZ CLS 350: IMPECCABLE, WIND DANCER & BUSINESS

 -By GB Bajaj,CEO & Strategist at GB Luxe Life for Stylefluid Trendz

The CLS, the racy version from the S class side is the second generation CLS and design style quotient is derived from the styling cues from the SLS. The sporty design encourages one to be in racing mode, its swooping lines, aggressive gaping air intakes to channel air flow to cool the brake rotors, prominent protruding Merc grille with the oversize three-pointed star on the grille, sloping bulging bonnet and its bulging arches, lower ground clearance, its sheer width certainly portrays aggressiveness and business appeal to it. The side profile of the CLS is beautifully sculpted, the wheel arches pretty flared and the fluid shape denotes art, expressive contours. The LED high-performance headlamps paired with LED daytime driving light strip in the bumper, accentuates the beauty and aura of the CLS 350.

BMW X5 xDrive30d: Bamo Bull Power

- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

BMW X5, was the world’s first premium SAV (sport activity vehicle) launched in 1999. All were shell shocked at its design and power, having sold more than 1 million units since launch. The X5 does exude an aura of style, power, and luxurious comfort.

Luxury reaches new heights – Emirates Executive (Private Jet)

So here is a news for all the stylish super rich. Dubai based airline Emirates has launched a private jet service named Emirates Executive. The private jet service can accommodate up to 19 guests in its ultra spacious and scientific state of the art facility. With 10 private suites, flat beds, 32-inch flat screen TVs, high speed internet, in flight menu,1,500 channels and even mobile phone connectivity this is going to be an experience in itself.

Mercedes Benz E350 Cabriolet: Exhilaration, Super drive Freedom

-by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB Luxe Life for Stylefluid Trendz

VVRROOMMMM, just saw couple of Gallardos zipping by at Marine Drive and followed by Ferraris, Aston Martins, Porsches, Rolls Royces, Bentleys etc, well just in time, Sunday noon, The Supercar Run had just begun and I caught up them, well lucky me top down in the Merc E350 Cabrio, as I capture these exotic adrenalizing moments on my Nikon, see them zoom by with the loudest of growls of the Lamborghinis. Well off we go, as I enjoy the scenic drive of Marine Drive on the hot trail of these exotic beauties.

A8 4.2L: Svelte, harmonious and elegant

- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

The ergonomically-designed drivers 22-way adjustable sports seat is awesome,  even a yoga instructor will be amused. It takes a good 6mins to figure out the controls, buttons etc and another 4 mins for the mind to be said, it’s an A8 4.2L, not a private jet. For the first few minutes, all you do is sit and explore this svelte machine by fiddling, pushing and prodding switches.

Rado and Hrithik Roshan swear by “Always Perfect" at the launch of Rado Hyperchrome

                                                 Hrithik Roshan RADO HyperChrome Launch
- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

Hrithik Roshan, the Bollywood heartthrob and the Global Aambassador of the watch brand Rado, launched the Rado HyperChrome collection in Bombay, India.

Grand Launch of Sofitel Mumbai: Magnifique and Luxurious

- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

"Diamonds and Stars" was the theme for the launch party as all the respected guests were dressed impeccably and glamourosly. Whether it was the high socialites and stars like Abhinav Kashyap, Sunil Shetty, Puneet Malhotra, Anand Raj Anand, Nathalia Kaur, Manasi  Scott, Aamir Ali, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Bhavana Balsaver, Suchitra Pillai etc, it was a grande et luxurious event.Fashion icons like A.D Singh, Aki Narula, Narendra Kumar, Marc Robinson looked dapper.

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2: Civilized baby bull

- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

The Lamborghini Gallardo was launched way back at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. It was created as an affordable everyday super sports car and positioned as direct competition to 360 Modena and the 911 Turbo and went on sale in 2004 under AUDI ownership.  More than 12,000 Gallardos have been built and delivered to their proud owners since 2004. Lamborghini has created various Gallardo models to suit the lambor enthusiast. Lamborghini has mixed and matched engines, power trains, paint colors and upholsteries to create variants such as the SE, Super Trofeo, Nera, Bicolore, Tricolore, Valentino Balboni, Blancpain Edition, Superleggera, Spyder Performante, Super Trofeo Stradale, along with limited editions for Malaysia and Singapore, not to mention the Noctis, a variant developed exclusively for Chinese markets.

Italian bull Automobili Lamborghini enrages its presence in India

Pic: Mr. Mohan Mariwala Managing Director of Auto Hangar with Lamborghini President & CEO – Mr. Stephan Winkelmann  at the launch of the Lamborghini showroom.

- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

It was just as recent at the Geneva Auto Fair in March’12, I was lucky to see Mr. Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini unveiling the outrageous speedster Lamborghini Aventador J, which was  designed from concept to the speedster in approx. 45-50 days. All were astonished to see the roofless Italian bull as the silk satin cover was lifted. And back home, Bombay was honored on 26th of April’2012 to see Mr. Stephan Winkelmann launch the Lamborghini showroom.

MINI Cooper S: Zesty & Cheeky WITH Goosebumps

- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

7:46am – Just after the heavy showers have passed by, I am driving down Hanging Gardens, lush greenery on both the sides, the smell of rain, negotiating the s curve and the dip, blasting to Paul Van Dyk music, the early morning health freaks cursing me, open sunroof, strong breeze blowing into the car with the sound of the engine, wow what a feeling, the Cooper S is just a bloody awesome sports car. Off to Café Zoe for breakfast. It’s a thrilling experience to drive the Cooper S.

BMW 650i Convertible: Magnificent & elegantly heavenly

- by GB Bajaj, CEO & Strategist at GB LUXE LIFE for Stylefluid Trendz

The newly styled 650i by Nader Faghihzadeh, the Exterior Designer of BMW 6 Series Coupe and Gran Coupe, portrays the true BMW design elegance which relates to the first-generation 6 introduced in 1976, depicting a good balance between luxury and performance dynamics, which became the iconic vehicle in the BMW family since it was introduced. The cabriolet has empowered owners and seduced them with its sporty and sharky lines.