IIPM New Edition: The Sunday Indian: Dream Purchases: Fashionably Yours

INDIA'S BEST COLLEGES, INSTITUTES and UNIVERSITIES

Dress up this carnival with a never-before look and here's a guide to those dazzling desires that will help you to make an ultimate statement during the fashion fiesta....

Wrap up the gucci way

Be it Dussehra or Diwali, a festival means gifting. Or maybe wrapping your precious glares and watches – these awesome cases from Gucci can be the ultimate solution. The watch cases and shoe horns in metal have been crafted with exclusive chocolate Guccissima leather. GG candles in brown and gold are also on offer. Prices on request.

Timelessly yours

Want to tantalise with time? Then you should definitely grab this TAG Heuer Grand Carrera watch, which is inspired by the world’s most prestigious sports cars. Being a leader in the boardroom is one thing and ruling the dance floor is another, but with this silver, brown or black dial and an elegant steel bracelet or an alligator strap, you can cajole anybody on to the dance floor. With diamonds on the bezel and tagged at Rs 4,00,0000, this watch is a must for this festival season.

Fit & fine

Globally acclaimed lifestyle sportswear brand FILA has been known for their 'perfect fit' sports shoes. And for this festival, to help patrons maintain their healthy style of living, this ritzy Italian sports brand has recently launched their all-new range of running shoes. Running is not only about staying fit but it is also important for a positive attitude. What could be a better time to get off your heels than now? FILA’s new range consists of Intercept, Skylite, Hexon, Surge, Alloy and Racer, which do a great job in providing exceptional cushion support and maintaining a perfect posture required for running. Prices on request.

Lords of the ring

They say a ring reflects the eternal. And this ring from Gitanjali is definitely timeless. Christened Nouvelle Bague, the ring epitomises the beauty of ‘black and white’. Classically crafted in 18k pure white gold along with black and white diamonds studded to artistic perfection, this makes you feel like a lord during this fiesta.
Price on request.

Dazzle of the devi

It’s a carnival of spirituality and would be incomplete without the Goddess of power. Exclusively designed around Goddess Durga, who represents a united front of all divine forces against negative forces and for the protection of good, this exquisite Tanishq Durga diamond pendant is ideal as much for possessing as for gifting. Crafted in 18k gold and sparkling certified diamonds, this bon-ton pendant radiates the spirit of prosperity and celebration. Priced at Rs 35,000, it is available at all Tanishq stores.

Colourfully fish fry

Futuristic fashion gets a new address with Reebok commissioning Indian designer Manish Arora to come up with a complete line of high-end accessories under the name Reebok Fish Fry. Highly fashionable and über cool, this latest collection of boots from Reebok Fish Fry has been showcased at many international fashion weeks, including the prestigious Paris Fashion Week. Crafted with bright colours and blending a bit of tradition, these shoes will add colour to the festival but the prices are something that you need to find out.

Equipping office dream!
The office category requires products which are sophisticated and classy & at the same time make you earn that extra buck by saving time

Projection:
The Samsung Way
The super stylish P400 LED Pocket Projector is perfectly suited to be a dream purchase in the office segment as it's high on quality and comes in ultra compact size. It offers unrivaled portability and flexibility of placement, allowing premium images to be viewed anywhere you want. With 20000 hours of the unique LED lamp life and crystal clear brightness, it is a synonym to class and perfection. Based on DLPTM technology, it allows more lights from the LED lamp onto the screen which minimises the loss of light in the projection process and improves efficiency.

Printing :
Pi'x'cs with...
PIXMA MX876 is the complete office solution offering from Canon, which can easily print, scan, copy, fax, and network. With the five-colour individual ink tank system, it can print 4 x 6" (4R) borderless photo in approx. 39secs up to the paper size A4. Its ChromaLife 100+ technology ensures photos that can last up to 300 years. It has 1pl (min.) ink droplets and 9600 x 2400dpi (max.) resolution. The Auto Scan Mode allows automation of scanning and saving procedures in to three short steps and the Auto Document Fix (ADF) technology analyses document characteristics and applies appropriate correction to enhance document readability. It reproduces accurate second generation photos & documents with dual colour. The Speed Dial Utility of MX876 can change settings and register fax recipients. The ADF technology enables the machine to store up to 250 faxed pages when out-of-paper or ink. It has a 2.5" LCD colour display for easy viewing & selection.

The IP Phone Dream
The GenNext Technology
Cisco's Unified IP phone 7941G is a full-featured handset that provides two programmable line and feature buttons along with four interactive soft-keys to help guide users through various call features and functions. With IP phones catching the corporate eye and being one of the most potent technologies in the near future, the 7941G certainly tops the list. With high resolution and a graphical 4 – bit scale display of 320 x 222, the IP phone is all set to shiver the competitors with an added advantage of one of the most trusted technology brands in the world.

Router
New High Definition
Linksys Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band (WAP610N) from the house of Cisco is becoming popular in the office space segment with beautiful looks and great embedded technology within. Optimised to stream HD video across the home network, the WAP 610N works on both wireless frequencies, 2.4 and 5 GHz, to provide more reliable streaming and less interference from other products. The WAP610N is also ideal for SOHO applications. Wireless-N can deliver the necessary bandwidth you need for VoIP telephony, high volume data transfers or back-ups, web surfing and e-mailing.

The supreme class!

For all those tech lovers out there, we now unveil a guide to add that extra zing to your home with the lifestyle products that not only make you look ber cool but also pump up your senses....

Visually scintillating
Sony 3D TV
With the world swooning over the 3D technology, this latest innovation from the Japanese Pioneer is not to be missed. The 60-inch 3D BRAVIA TV priced at Rs 4, 49,900 is surely a dire that comes loaded with features like a Full HD 3D, Motionflow 200 hz Pro and OptiContrast Panel. Besides its excellent features, the 3D TV also has a deep black panel that not only gives a picture accuracy but also flaunts a classy look. All in all, a perfect piece to place in your drawing room to make your neighbours envy.

Not an illusion!
Nikon Camera
The market leader of professional cameras, Nikon has a single-lens reflex digital camera especially designed for the photography enthusiasts. Priced at Rs 289,950, the camera is a one hard catcher for sure, but with its extravagant features, it's an image lover's delight. With attributes like retouch menu, info display on LCD monitor, Integrated Dust Reductions System, live view, D-Movie and dual card slots, the Nikon D3S tales on the panache factor well in quotient for its users. And with Nikon's aggressive service network in the country, one need not think twice before purchasing it.

Sheer panache
LG Microwave oven
Being tagged as India's first convection microwave oven with 151 Auto Cook menu options, this one is a must for your kitchen. Its Nutricare Menu, which is apt for health conscious users seeking for low on calorie food, is a boon in disguise for the consumers who look for intelligent features along with style. It comes loaded with an whole host of smart accompaniments like multi rack, steam chef accessory, light disinfect, humidity sensor, auto moving grill and baker’s basket. Moreover, its flawless floral design in striding colours makes it noticed by every passerby. Its pricing starts from Rs 9090 to Rs 27990.

Wash off, but in style!
Samsung washing machine
When you have Priyanka Chopra to endorse a washing machine, who would not want a piece of it? The new line-up of Samsung top loading washing machines with 6.2kg - 7.5kg capacity is one lifestyle product which is a must in any household. The washing machine is loaded with innovative technology like eco-storm and ‘inner care storm,’ which aims at reduction of water up to 28%. This entire range is available in flashy colours like light grey, Caribbean silver, imperial silver and Carmen wine within a price range of Rs 7,000 to 43,999. So now you know, how to bring Piggy Chops to your home this festive season!

Red is the color this time!
Haier Coupe refrigerator
Imagine a refrigerator, especially designed for the Indian climatic conditions. And when this unmatched feature is paired up with its stylish exteriors such as a wine red glass door with glossy finish, electronic controls with LED Display and a Fuzzy Mode, this machine becomes all the more exquisite. The side by side refrigerator by Haier is available in new model HRF-663IRG which is priced at Rs. 74990. But for an eye candy like this, one does not give a second thought to shed those
bucks!

Sip slurp fire
ADDING THE FINAL TOUCH TO THE PICTURE. LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN

231ZL – Orange Matte.
Burn it up!
The festival season is just around the corner with promising days of fun-filled celebrations and sharing of gifts. From one of the most trusted and recognised brands in the world, comes one of the most apt gift for the die-hard Zippo lovers in the form of a fresh and new range of designs in red and orange to match the festive spirit. The extremely vibrant and stylish Zippo lighter promises to enhance the excitement, as celebrations get bigger and better. This classic lifetime accessory is a great piece of memorabilia which is also sure to strengthen your bond with your loved ones. So, make the most this festive season and celebrate it the Zippo way – with class, style and a touch of ‘cool’! Alongside the cult designs already in the range, this festive season, Zippo presents a plethora of new designs like 304 – Red matte, 24319 – Slim Candy Apple Red and 231ZL – Orange Matte. Go... blaze it up in style. Go... blaze it up with Zippo.

Patchi
Yummily yours
With a variety of dark and white chocolates, Patchi's trump card during the festive season is its specially designed festive special chocolates. Patchi, a well known name in the chocolate industry has many joyous and tempting shapes. But, what is unique is the shapes of Laxmi and Ganesh that is craftily embedded in the chocolates for the festive season every year. The other attractive features about these chocolates are that they are egg-less.

Besides this, there is also a variety of menus which have been customised to meet the requirements of the customers. They are also offering packaging that comes in designer packages of gold and silverware. Shower love this season. Gift Patchi.

Heirloom
On the rocks
Created to reflect the style of whiskies in the early 19th century Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the epitome of blending. “Heirloom” by Johnnie Walker Blue Label is truly a unique and exquisite masterpiece designed by well-known designer Tarun Tahiliani. Ensconced in a beautifully handcrafted case made with exquisite leather and embellished with blue sapphire Swarovski and 18k gold electroplating, the case comes in very limited numbers making it a gift that stands out.