FT LITEOtara Jeans to debut at HSBC Colombo Fashion Week
The overall fashion statement? Versatile, sexy and a breath of fresh-air-originality
Inspired by the creative dreams of Otara, the founder of Odel, the ‘Otara’ jeans collection is yet another fashion-savvy spin-off initiative of one of the most inspirational icons in the Asian retail industry.
Dulux to struts its stuff at Colombo Fashion Week 2012
A business meeting that’s steeped in style is the overall impression of Colombo fashion week. In the midst of young local Sri Lankan designers showcasing their latest collections, is one organisation that brings ‘fashion for walls’ with their colour range known as Dulux Ambiance. As the Official Colour Forecaster for Colombo fashion week 2012 Dulux will showcase their colour interpretation for the year.
Spain clothes chain Mango expands to Sri Lanka
MADRID: Spanish high-street clothing chain Mango has opened its first store in Sri Lanka, expanding its worldwide presence to a total of 106 countries, it said on Friday.
World stage beckons Indian designers
Reuters: Fashion designers in India, known for shimmering silks and other rich textiles, must be true to their roots and play up these strengths, along with a fine hand for detail, if they aspire to global recognition, says veteran couturier JJ Valaya.
Japanese mothers compete to create best looking lunchboxes for their children
Mothers can be a competitive bunch at the best of times – but where food is concerned, their killer instinct really kicks in. Now, mothers in Japan are taking competitive culinary prowess to new levels – via their children’s lunchboxes.
Chilli experts find hottest pepper on the planet!
There are super-hot chilli varieties. And then there’s the sweat-inducing, tear-generating, mouth-on-fire Trinidad Moruga Scorpion. With a name like that, it’s not surprising that months of research by the experts at New Mexico’s State University’s Chilli Pepper Institute have identified the variety as the new hottest pepper on the planet.
‘Niko the Spy’ prowls the ramp at ODEL
Embark’s new ‘Niko the Spy’ collection was presented at a colourful fashion show last week at the Atrium Lobby of ODEL’s Alexandra Place store.
King-sized Snickers put on a diet
Leading food manufacturer Mars plans to cut its chocolate products containing more than 250 calories by the end of next year around the world as part of its “broad-based commitment to health and nutrition”.
The new limit means 540-calorie king-sized Snickers bars, the company’s top-selling bar in New Zealand, will no longer be available.
Other popular king-sized bars – Mars, Twix and Milk Way meet the calorie count, a spokeswoman told APNZ.
Is slimming contagious?
Want to lose weight? Then befriending slimmers will help you shed the pounds, say scientists.
A study found that overweight participants lost the most weight when they were supported by those with similar health targets.
Researchers now believe that, just as obesity has been found to be contagious, weight loss can also have a ripple effect.
Chocolate Martini mixology and chocolate demonstration at MLH
Chocolate…the feeling it brings you when you’re feeling down with just the right amount of chemistry is just indescribable. Join us at MLH on 21 February for the chocolate Martini Mixology because when it comes to mixing Chocolate and alcohol, what more could you ask for?
These chocolate cocktails will treat your taste buds with some being more chocolaty than others. So let your imagination go wild with the two most sinful indulgences.
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