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Some of the sample shirts at the event With 'Make in India' aspirations to drive the country's growth still very much in priority, it was quiet the positive development watching one of India's homegrown enterprises taking a bite of the Indian sportswear market. Alcis Sportswear, based out of Noida, have targeted the similar kind of space where typically the big names of the sportswear world, have made their hay and turned into corporate behemoths. Alcis has launched their line of jerseys/t-shirts, most of which use distinctive fabric technology and recycling, to create products which are much more eco-friendly, distinctively fashionable, and even within the budgets of many. While typically the bigger names of the industry have made hay with a few tweaks of designing, Alcis proves that there is enough to do in the space of sportwear for the Indian entity too.

Zurie Design Studio at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Pashchim Vihar, Delhi As they say, 'Change is the only constant', as when such a thing is for the better, especially when it comes to to changing the way people are perceived to be, or refining people for a better purpose, there is a sure bout of optimism in the whole state of affairs. This line of thought, was the case to indirectly address the latest initiative by Zurie, which is the launch of their design studio at At the Raddison Blue Hotel, in Delhi's Pashchim Vihar. With the aim of making 'designers' out of the 'karigars' (craftsmen), Zurie is the luxurious shopping experience for handcrafted jewelry and accessories, including cufflinks, neck pieces, haute perfumes, studded clutches, and earrings, each meant for various special occasions. 

The new BoConcept store on MG Road, near Sultanpur The landscape of the Indian consumer is changing gradually, but by mentionable margins. Foreign brands are increasingly getting a warm reception in country, especially lifestyle related ones like BoConcept. BoConcept is from Denmark, and is an internationally known premium furniture and accessories brand, now looking to create its footprint in India amongst the elite buyers of country. The 4,500 sq. ft store located on the MG Road, is home to 14-in house studios, which have various creations like dining tables, beds, sofas, chairs etc. and accessories like cushions, rugs, lamps etc.With some designing consultants thrown in, customers will be taken through a journey where they can pick and choose as to what goes into making their homes special and unique, as per taste.

The Zynna store entrance   As the country begins to embrace an oncoming change of season, the roster for events in the city is revving up more than before, for this precise reason; new season new things to do. With trade and commerce being a major focus to revive the country's economy, French fabric maker Stof, has joined hands with Indian design based firm, Zynna to launch their new collections in India. The main focus of their launch has been the Digital Collection (a series of 30-printed fabrics, replicating the exact drawings), Toile De Jouy  (a collection depicting landscapes and classic scenes, and Linen ( a 100% linen) collection. 

With the onset of summer and getting into a drive of celebrating the upcoming season, BIRA 91 got a whole bunch of media, corporate, and political figures into the Belgian Ambassador's residence, for more than a swig of great beer and some education about it. The thought of beer was a primary attraction, but education about beer tasting and not to forget, the presence of His Excellency Ambassador of Belgium Mr. Jan Luykx was something which it worth the shot.