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MYSTERIOUS AND POWERFUL, THE DEVEL
JANHVI KAPOOR TROLLED FOR WEARING A DRESS THAT IS SIXTEEN WILL MAKE ITS NORTH AMERICAN
ALLEGEDLY COPIED FROM BALMAIN DEBUT IN TORONTO
TORONTO: One of the world’s most mysterious and power ful
hypercars is making its Nor th American debut at Toronto’s Canadian
International AutoShow next month.
With the top-end model boasting a V16 engine and an amazing 5,007
horsepower, the Devel Sixteen has had car enthusiasts on edge. The
prototype of the production model was first seen in Dubai in 2017 and
it has also been showcased in Paris, but never on this side of the
Atlantic. The car will be a centerpiece in the AutoShow’s ever-popular
Auto Exotica feature and Devel Motors co-founder and car developer
Majid Al Attar will be a featured guest speaker a special ‘Luxury and
Supercar For um’ at the AutoShow in Toronto on Febr uary 13th.
“The Devel Sixteen is catching eyes around the world, including those
of Toronto’s hip hop megastar Drake,” says Mr. Al Attar. “W e are
JANHVI KAPOOR’S DRESS BY PURPLE PAISLEY AND THE SHIMMERING BALMAIN DRESS. MIGHT IT BE AN
looking forward to bringing the Devel Si xteen to Toronto as we get ready to
UNFORTUNATE COINCIDENCE? (INSTAGRAM) put the car into production later this year.” The Devel Sixteen will come in three
models. A V8 model will be available for an estimated $1.6 million, a mid-
Canada's Housing Markets End 2018 With
level V16 pushing 3,000 horsepower will retail for $1.8 million and
the massive V16 with 5,007 horsepower will go for $2.2 million.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS MAY
A Thud Amid 'Sharp Slowdown' Worldwide
Canada's housing markets ended 2018 with a thud, with sales falling for
PUT YOU AT HEART ATTACK RISK
NEW YORK: If you have been hit by the winter cold and are thinking
about taking medicines that relieve your aches, pains and conges-
tion, be careful. Those may also put your hear t at risk, the American
the four th straight month in December, the Canadian Real Estate Asso-
Heart Association has war ned.
ciation (CREA) said Tuesday. The nationwide average house price fell to
A study has showed that both decongestants and non-steroidal anti-
$472,000, down 4.9 per cent from a year earlier. This doesn't mean prices
inflammatories (NSAIDs), found in many cold medicines, were listed
are falling nationwide; rather, the slowdown in Toronto and Vancouver
as medications that could increase blood pressure.
means fewer of the expensive homes there figure into the calculations,
People who used NSAIDs while sick were more than three times as
dragging down the average. Nationwide home sales in December were
likely to have a hear t attack within a week compared with the same
19 per cent lower than a year earlier. However, that compares to Decem-
time period about a year earlier when par ticipants were neither sick
ber 2017, when there was a mini-rush of homebuyers scrambling to buy
nor taking an NSAID. “People with uncontrolled high blood pressure
homes before new mortgage r ules kicked in.
or hear t disease should avoid taking oral decongestants. And for the
Even so, sales were still 12 per cent below their average for the month. general population or someone with low cardiovascular risk, they should use
Sales fell in about 60 per cent of all local markets, led by Greater Vancouver, them with the guidance of a health care provider,” said Sondra DePalma, from the
Vancouver Island, Ottawa, London/St. Thomas and Halifax-Dar tmouth, University of Pittsburgh in the US. Decongestants like pseudoephedrine or phe-
CREA repor ted. "What a difference a year makes," CREA President Barb nylephrine constrict blood vessels. They allow less fluid into your sinuses, “which
Sukkau said in a statement. The new mor tgage stress test "has weighed 11 major Canadian cities in the fourth quar ter of 2018. Only Montreal and dries you up”, said Erin Michos, associate director of preventive cardiology at the
on sales to varying degrees in all Canadian housing markets and it will Ottawa-Gatineau are still seeing rising prices. But it's a different story in Johns Hopkins Univerity’s Ciccarone Center in Baltimore. The biggest concerns
continue to do so this year," she added. Among major cities, very few are many smaller cities near larger metro areas. CREA data shows that are for people who have had a heart attack or stroke, or have hear t failure or
still seeing price growth. The Teranet house price index, a separate mea- benchmark prices were still on the rise at the end of last year in cities uncontrolled high blood pressure, Michos said, in the paper published in
sure of housing prices from CREA's data, shows that prices fell in nine of near Toronto such as Guelph, the Niagara Region and Hamilton-Burlington. the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
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Leopards roar in Milan: Menswear week GET CHARGED UP
saw cat prints dominating the runway
Majority of us are plagued with lack of energy, tiredness
and fatigue as we go about the grind of daily life. Long
gruelling work schedule, daily commute, household and
family responsibilities take a significant toll on us physi-
cally and mentally. Little do we realise our faulty food
habits are equally to blame.
Exper ts give advice on how to change our food habits to
give us more energy...
LUKE COUTINHO,holistic lifestyle coach — Integrative
Medicine
OVERCONSUMING COFFEE AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMINGS
Energy from caffeine is not real energy, it is a stimulant.
Even if coffee gives a high for a temporary period, it is
soon followed by a crash leaving us feel lethargic and
tired. Plus, it leaches out essential vitamins, minerals
from our body and causes dehydration. Having it right
after meals hinders iron absorption and low haemoglobin
levels have everything to do with low energy levels. Hav-
ing coffee close to bedtime can hamper sleep cycle and
One doesn’t really associate animal prints with the alpha male. In who’s been using animal prints on the inner line of his jackets. thus create a need to consume more coffee the next day,
RESURGENCE OF FAUNA leading to a vicious cycle.
the menswear domain, the very image of a guy in a jungle-inspired
outfit either indicated social status or sexual availability and to While it may not suit every personality type, it’ll be interesting to AVOID CONSTANT GRAZING
some extent, a symbol of wealth and power. For F all 19 outings, see how it percolates into the street style. Designer Kunal Rawal Our digestive system utilises about 80 per cent of our
designers in their menswear showcase took us to the exuberant opines that in today’s responsible world, designers are referencing body’s energy. If it is constantly working and busy digest-
’80s of ten synonymous with the ‘more is more’ philosophy. It was fauna without harming animals. In Rawal’s latest works, he is ing food, it is sure to leave us feeling drained. One must
using faux leather and not the real animal skin. “Designers are focus on decent por tion sized, balanced meals after a gap
raining statement-making leopard print top coats and trenches on
the ramps of Versace, Mar ni, Neil Barrett, Phillip Plein and County doing their own versions mimicking the wildlife imagery in their of three-four hours, depending on their lifestyle and health
of Milan among others. Model João Knorr swaggered down the respective handwriting. Besides the print versions, there is also a conditions.
menswear catwalk in the Italian fashion capital wearing one of play of textures in its interpretation — be it in the form of washes or SAY NO TO ZERO-CARB DIETS
Versace’s edgier looks, including pieces with clashing patterns like embroideries. It’ll be interesting to see how it fits different person- Carbohydrates are an instant source of fuel. A zero-carb
ality types,” says Kunal. diet can be detrimental to our energy levels. It can make
black-and-white striped pants, a Ford logo-print shir t, and a leopard
print coat. However, instead of leaving his shor t, blonde hair as is, NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED us feel drained and irritable at the same time. Rather than
stylist Guido had colourist Davide of Italy’s Blance salon carry the If it’s a statement jacket, one needs to have a lean and athletic body going no-carb, prefer going ‘low and smar t carb.’
coat’s pattern all the way up onto Knorr’s head. type to carr y it off. Stylist Isha Bhansali says, “A lean guy would MUNMUN GANERIWAL,nutritionist and fitness consult-
For the less adventurous among us, this is way far out, however, carr y off a jacket, if not a full suit. If it’s a ‘play-safe’ guy, then he ant, and founder of Yuktahaar
could just incorporate a wild print shir t in his ensemble. One could SHIFT FROM EATING INDUSTRIALISED, PACKAGED PROD -
there are many examples in the Indian celebrity zone, where men
possibly do a black-and-white variation of it if one wants to take it UCTS TO FARM FRESH FOODS
have managed to nail this trend minus much effor t. Karan Johar’s
animal print shoes come to mind instantly and Ranveer Singh’s easy. Having said that, do the fier y version only if you are daring The fact that processed packaged food products do not go
riskier adaptation of this trend is hard to overlook. Designer Gaurav enough. For Mumbai’s weather, I’d suggest a basic print shir t with bad or spoil for an extended period of time itself shows
Khanijo hails it as fashion’s reaction to the wildlife extinction. “As black denims and brogues. Don’t accessorise too much unless you that it is dead to begin with. If we are consuming lifeless
we know, so many animal species are on the verge of extinction, so want to go the ’80s gangster way. ” foods, we are ought to feel the same. Hence, make wiser
GO BIG OR GO HOME food choices. For eg, choose rotis over biscuits (even if
this trend is sor t of a reminder to be conscious about the endan-
gered species, what with so many brands avoiding fur and using Milan menswear runways saw a new wave of leopard prints and multi-grain or high fiber), choose laddoos/ chikkis over
cruelty-free materials in its place. As far as the trend is concerned, it’s about going all out. Stylist Divyak DSouza says, “The entire chocolates (dark or white), sherbets over cold drinks (even
it’s the ’80s redux when men unabashedly wore zebra and tiger coat becomes the basis of your look — it’s bold, statement-making if it’s the diet version).
prints. Honestly, it’s a ver y Rober to Cavalli look exuding the urban and versatile. The overall message is — ‘go big or go home’. I am CHECK THE PACE AT WHICH YOU ARE EATING FOOD
all for it.” You may be consuming the healthiest foods, but if you are
animal vibe. The overcoat makes a huge statement,” says Gaurav,
eating it fast and not chewing it well, then it fails to provide
STYLE HUNTER: Sleep-leisure 101
you the nourishment you need. The first step of digestion
begins in the mouth. Food that gets digested well is fur-
ther better absorbed and assimilated in the body to give
nutrients for proper functioning. The end result is that you
feel energetic and charged up through the day.
AVOID EATING CLOSE TO BEDTIME
The ideal meal gap between your last meal and bedtime is
two-three hours. Eating close to bedtime will ensure you
wake up feeling bloated, constipated, tired and fatigued.
Do not burden your system with digestive work at a time
when it is best for the body to work on recovery mecha-
nisms.
HETAL CHHEDA ,holistic nutritionist and founder of YOUR
HEALTH — Nutrition Clinic
GOOD FATS FIRST
Kick start the day with good fats first thing in the mor ning
as it helps curb the sugar cravings and gives so much
energy to get through the day. It also stabilises the sugar
levels, your hunger hormone ghrelin muffles up and me-
tabolism boosts too. High-carb options do exactly the op-
posite of this. Natural and unprocessed fats are found in
seeds, nuts, olives, avocado, salmon, and coconut prod-
ucts. You can start your day with a glass of warm water
with one tsp of cold pressed virgin coconut oil, few soaked
nuts and seeds, avocado or one tsp ghee in warm water.
EAT CLEAN
Having junk foods that are processed and packaged, make
us feel bloated, heavy and tired because these contain
preservatives, food colours and toxins. When these enter
our body, as a defence mechanism our body for ms a layer
of fat around it as it’s a foreign material. We feel sluggish
and tired because of this accumulation of toxins and fats.
Think camisoles, PJ sets and silk robes, and you've pretty much SEXY WITH AN EDGE So, eat clean, colour ful and home-cooked meals, which
nailed the sleep-leisure trend. The luxe PJ suit has been in for Designer Salita Nanda opines that sleep-leisure pieces add a bit of has a cleansing effect on the body and we automatically
quite sometime and has been accepted gracefully in our casual sexy appeal and it brings out a woman's feminine appeal and lends heal and feel very energetic.
wardrobe. Relaxed silhouettes in luxe fabrics is the key formula to an edge at the same time. "There are so many ways to style it - it INTERMITTENT F ASTING
pulling it off. Somewhere this phenomenon has its root in the could be cinched with an OB belt, or worn like a relaxed tailored When we eat small meals every two hours, our metabo-
comfor t-driven lounge wear space and the new consumer is suit. However, it'll die out soon as the fabric isn't ever yone's cup of lism goes through cycles of breaking down carbohydrates
looking at being more individualistic and embracing non-conform- tea. Also, keep the weather in mind as you attempt to nail it," says and turning them into blood sugar. Either this blood sugar
ist new styles for various occasions. Alia Bhatt's recent appear- Salita. is utilised or gets stored in the cells. After this drop in
ance in a Gucci PJ set at the airpor t being a case in point. THE '90S REDUX blood sugar, the body’s energy and stamina also drops
Designer Aniket Satam observes that the clothing categories are With ever yone itching to take a rather comfor table and casual and triggers a “hunger signal” and makes us eat again.
blurring at the speed of light as the modern buyer is playing with approach to dressing, sleepwear's popularity couldn't have esca- This is a vicious cycle. This constant up and down cycle
the idea of individualistic expressionism. "A satin slip dress can lated at a better time. Designer Diksha Khanna suggests day and of blood sugar throughout the day stresses our metabo-
be worn with a pair of boot-cut jeans and one could channel one's night time pairings of the twin-set, "For a night out, a satin slip lism and results in overall lower energy levels. When we
inner '90s diva or simply dress in comfy coordinates for one's dress paired with an overlay and a jacket could look glamorous. fast, our body uses the energy to heal instead of managing
next airpor t outing. Having said that, avoid cutesy conversational For a day outing, a bustier layered with scarves, or maybe a the blood sugar. This results in much higher energy levels
prints. Instead, opt for Oriental florals and animal prints," says poncho adds to textured layering. Opt for crochet fabric which is not and increased immunity as well.
Aniket. so heavy," says Diksha.
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28 MidWeek lifestyle MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY
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Feather accents dominate GENES MAY HELP PREDICT
HOW LONG A PERSON
WILL LIVE: STUDY
Pre-Fall 19 offerings
LONDON: Analysing the DNA may help predict whether a
person will live longer or die sooner than average, accord-
ing to a study. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in
the UK analysed the combined effect of genetic variations
that influence lifespan to produce a scoring system.
People who score in the top 10 per cent of the population
might expect to live up to five years longer than those who
score in the lowest 10 per cent, they said. The findings,
published in the journal eLife, also revealed fresh insights
into diseases and the biological mechanisms involved in
ageing. "If we take 100 people at bir th, or later, and use our
lifespan score to divide them into ten groups, the top group
will live five years longer than the bottom on average," said
Peter Joshi from the University of Edinburgh's Usher Insti-
tute. The researchers looked at genetic data from more than
half a million people alongside records of their parents'
Erd em in its Pre-Fall outing accented a printed jumpsuit with a Feathers in the India festive space have emerged to be the new lifespan. Some 12 areas of the human genome were pin-
quill stole and Preen’s animal printed dress was peppered with zardozi with more and more brides opting for fur embellished pointed as having a significant impact on lifespan, including
feather trimmings. Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino presented a dupattas. Designer Nikhil Thampi observes, “Feathers add a five sites that have not been repor ted before, according to
puffer jacket with feathery hints on the sleeves and Givenchy glamorous factor to a bride’s quotient. Flir ty ruffled gown, r uffled the study. The DNA sites with the greatest impact on overall
showcased a multi-hued feathered dress. Looks like the hems or feathered sari pallus are per fect for a cocktail, enhancing lifespan were those that have previously been linked to fatal
undying love affair between fashion and plumage shows no the evening look. It’s perfect for the Indian brides with hues of illnesses, including hear t disease and smoking-related con-
signs of fading out. If internationally, feathers have trickled into pastel shades,” says Nikhil. ditions, researchers said.
day wear, in India, they’ve made their presence felt in the bridal Designer Swapna Anumolu of Mishru seconds that. “Feathers are a "We found genes that affect the brain and the heart are re-
space. Designer Arpita Mehta suggests using fur and feather beautiful form of ar t. If used cor rectly, they can add a stunning look sponsible for most of the variation in lifespan," said Paul
accents in minimal ways. “Either incorporate it in the form of a for the bride. A delicate feather sleeve is ideal for a dinner, Timmers, a PhD student at the Usher Institute.
trim on a dupatta and a shawl or in the form of sleeves and an lehengas with stellar feather trim is a new element for Indian brides However, genes that have been linked to other cancers, not
off shoulder trim, these are some great ways to pull this trend to play with,” says Swapna. directly associated with smoking, did not show up in this
off,” says Arpita. NEXT PARTY WEAR HIT study, the researchers said. This suggests that susceptibil-
Feathers in a spontaneous way can add character to a look. A The feather trend has taken on a real-life spin that can easily be ity to death caused by these cancers is either a result of
tiny dose of feathers can be just the antidote spruce up your worked into one’s office and weekend ensembles. Feathers are a rarer genetic differences in affected people, or social and
wardrobe. “A simple black wrap top and a silky skir t looks light and airy way to add flair to your Autumn/ Winter look. Rhea environmental factors, they said. The researchers had hoped
stellar with the addition of a feather trim, adding texture to an adds, “While sequins and glitter will always be the Saturday night to discover genes that directly influence how quickly people
all-black outfit. Feathers add an airy, poetic flair to any kind of go-to, I feel feathers are going to be the next par ty-wear hit in 2019. age. They say that if such genes exist, their effects were too
style — a flat shoe in par ticular becomes special when feathers I believe brides in India are now slowly opting for feathers in their small to be detected in this study.
add a lightness especially with a crystal buckle,” says designer pre-wedding outfits but in a minimalistic way. It’s a feminine and
Rhea Pillai Rastogi. soft element which brings the right amount of glamour to an Indian
ACCENT BRIDAL GLAM bride’s ensemble.”
SMOKING MAY ACCELERATE AGEING
WASHINGTON: Scientists who used ar tificial intelligence to deter-
mine biological age differences driven by smoking have found that
smokers age much faster than their peers. Smoking has long been
proven to negatively affect people’s overall health in multiple ways.
“Smoking is a real problem that destroys people’s health, causes
premature deaths, and is often the cause of many serious diseases,”
said Polina Mamoshina, a senior research scientist at Insilico Medi-
cine in the US.
“We applied ar tificial intelligence to prove that smoking significantly
increases your biological age,” said Mamoshina.
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STYLE HUNTER: Say hello to front pleat pants
Front pleat pants make their
presence felt this Pre-Fall season
like never before. Altuzarra sent
out a high waist pair in black
teamed with a white top and a
trench coat and Riccardo Tisci at
Burberry presented a pair of
pleated red trousers clubbed with
a knotted top. These classics
also made their presence felt in
the presentations at Chloe, Adam
Lippes and Phillip Lim.
Designer Aniket Satam hails
these trousers as one of the
quintessential modern classic in
every working woman’s ward-
robe. “Such variations in trousers
add to a room of comfor t to the
wearer. They are par t for mal and
can be borderline dressy and can
go from boardroom to the bar.
Dress it up with a silk camisole
or wear it with a sharp suit.
These pants are never a let
down. A chunky pair of boots
work perfectly with a detailed
hemline. Avoid anything delicate
and dressy and let the silhouette
do the talking. Having said that,
this silhouette may not last in the
coming seasons,” says Aniket.
Evening walks, grocery shopping and more: Ideas for healthy dates
Dates are not exactly what we would term as healthy outings. Whether it is those rich, heavy dinners or
Sunday brunches, you definitely end up putting on a few pounds. Which is why, sometimes it’s best to go
out on a healthy date- where you not only spend time together, but end up become fitter and healthier.
Which is why you must be wondering what to do on a healthy date.
Also, this doesn’t mean that a healthy date would completely kill the idea of going out with your special
someone; they can be made to be interesting experiences too.
To have healthier alternatives for romantic dates, let’s go back to the basics. W e’ve a few ideas for you
which you can implement the next time you plan to go out.
1. Walking
A nice evening walk in the right surroundings can be an excellent bonding time for a couple. The good par t
about it is you won’t end up discussing where to eat and what to order and most impor tantly you won’t be
checking your phones. The best thing about the date of course, is that you’ll end up burning calories and
can make it a regular feature for the both of you.
2. Shopping
No. We don’t mean going shopping for the latest brands, but grocery shopping. In the current scenario we
end up ordering a lot of food from outside since it has become so easy and convenient for us. This is why
grocery shopping helps you to focus on what all ingredients you can buy for the house to make some
nutritious and healthy food.
3. Working out
Getting outdoors with your par tner and doing a new physical activity can be exhilarating and fun. Whether
it is working out in the gym, going for a jog or enlisting for a yoga class together, not only are you spending
more time together, but also getting more healthy.
TEASING YOUR PARTNER PLAYFULLY
LEADS TO LONG LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
Are you always in a mood to tease your better half? Then there is good news. A new study
suggests that couples who poke fun at each other, indicating humour, are more likely to stay
together.
The study showed that inside jokes are par ticularly impor tant because they affirm ones relation-
ship through laughter, the Daily Mail repor ted. However, couples who share mean-spirited jokes
with nasty jibes are unlikely to last, which indicates a problem in the relationship.
“Playfulness between romantic par tners is a cr ucial component in bonding and establishing
relational security,” said Jeffrey Hall, Associate Professor from the University of Kansas in the
US. “Par ticularly shared laughter is an impor tant indicator of romantic attraction between poten-
tial mates,” Hall added.
The team examined more than 150,000 par ticipants to deter mine how impor tant humour is in a
romantic relationship. The results, published in the journal Personal Relationships, suggest that
couples who create humour together - including inside jokes - are more likely to last.
But, this does not mean that people who are funny or can make a joke out of anything would be
more lucky in love.
“If you share a sense of what’s funny, it affir ms you and affir ms your relationship through laugh-
ter,” Hall was quoted as saying by Daily Mail. However, couples should not go too far, Hall
war ned. Impor tantly, having an aggressive sense of humour is a bad sign for the relationship in
general, but it is worse if this style of humour is used in the relationship, the study noted.
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STYLE HUNTER: MINI MAYHEM
Recently Sara Ali Khan was spotted in a polka dotted mini. Also, Alanna Pandey was seen rocking Surily have been very consistent with it in their collection and it has made its presence felt in almost every line-
G’s va va voom embellished mini dresses at an Ensemble preview. This season is all about the gravity up. However, it’s not for ever yone as one needs to have a tiny waist and good legs to pull off.”
defying hem-line, high-octane embellishments and unapologetic par ty pieces. The likes of Saint Laurent, A mini skir t is one rebellious piece of classic that will make you outshine in a room full of floor-sweeping
Balmain, David K oma and Alexandre Vauthier have redefined the classic with intricate surface texturing gowns. Designer Aniket Satam says, “In these times of female empowerment, the mini is reinterpreted by
and dramatic accents. Designer Surily G, who recently showcased her par ty line at Ensemble in Santacr uz, designers as a style weapon, which screams about personal choices and daring sar torial statements. A
shares, “The mini is a classic and now it’s become high-waist. It’s short and flared, sexy and cutesy. You 60’s offshoot, the mini never left the scene, but has always resurrected in various forms. For the coming
could make it feminine or rock star — depending on your mood. Olivier Rousteing and Anthony Vaccarello season, this extremely textured and embellished version is a must-have fashion piece.”
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MILLENNIALS & GEN Z RESHAPE LUXE MARKET
Are millennial and Gen Z driving luxury sales? According to
For tune.com, “Millennials feel better about their future earnings than
older consumers and spend more on luxury goods. That’s according
to a survey of more than 3,000 consumers across China, Europe and
the US by UBS Group AG Eighteen to 35 year olds have contributed 85
per cent to growth in the luxury market last year and will represent 45
per cent of total high-end spending by 2025.”
According to the survey Gucci and Louis Vuitton have emerged to be
Millennials’ new favourite brands. Not long ago Marco Bizzarri, Presi-
dent and CEO of Gucci in an interview with Imran Amed, Founder and
CEO of The Business of Fashion had shared, “Connection and engage-
ment and interaction and the way in which we approach digital and
approach social make the Gucci experience today,” he adds. “Our
culture and our way of connecting people and being authentic and
passionate and joyful is really speaking to a crowd that cannot grow
enough growing forward.”
Be it #GucciGram, the label’s collaboration with Instagram’s best
visual ar tists or #TFWGucci which used memes to sell wristwatches
— the brand has been at the forefront of digital movement.
Dolce & Gabbana, too, have time and again redefined a new idea of
luxury that includes representation for the millennial and Generation
Z consumers using millennial spectators and models like Christian
Combs, Gabriel-Kane Day Lewis, Amelia Hamlin, Delilah Hamlin, are individuals with strong personalities which ties in with the brand If they like something, they really like it or they just reject it. All in all,
Talita Von Furstenburg and Coco Konig among others. “Fashion is they associate with. Also, some design houses like to put new faces they are smar t buyers and quite price conscious. If they want to
highly obsessed with youth,” says stylist Prayag Menon. to their campaigns to reach out to a newer audiences,” says stylist invest in something they want to think about it. The new lot — the cool
A case in point being Maharaja of Jaipur Padmanabh Singh, who Akshay Tyagi. kids of the moment — looks for some fun elements as opposed to
recently walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana SS 19 show in NO FIXED CLIENTELE something classic hence brands are adding quirky elements to their
Milan and Prince Nikolai of Denmark, who opened the runway show The youth fetish has been one of the key foci of luxury brands and offerings,” says Aastha.
at Kim Jone’s debut show for Dior Men. The Dior saddle bag had a labels across the board have been itching to reinvent to appeal to that The recent collaboration between Grace Coddington and Nicolas
spectacular launch with digital doyens like Bryan Boy and Chiara elusive and jaded fashion palette. Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton inspired by their love for their dogs and
Fer ragni spor ting them on their Instagram feed. “These influencers Stylist Aastha Sharma observes that brands have realised that there cats comes to mind instantly. It’ll be interesting to see how luxur y
add new elements to the brand imagery and vocabulary. Most of them can’t be fixed clientele. “Millennials are aware and difficult to please. offerings reshape their course in the coming seasons.
HERE’S WHY FAKING A SMILE DOES NOT MAKE YOU HAPPY
Fake it till you make it, some say. But faking a smile on your face at all times may not make you
happier, af ter all, says this study which counters the belief that the movement of our body affects our
mood. The idea had first come from a psychological experiment from the 1980s, which discovered
that the brain senses the flexion of cer tain facial muscles like the zygomaticus major, required to
smile, and interprets it as “I am happy about something”. However, this may not be tr ue, as scientists
were not able to repeat the results in a lab setting.
In the facial-feedback hypothesis, dating back to 1988, participants rated the humour of car toons
while inadver tently mimicking either a smile or a pout. The par ticipants were simply asked to hold a
pen in their mouths, either with their lips (which inadver tently beings a frown to ones face or makes
the expression grim) or their teeth (which resembles a smile). The par ticipants who used the pen to
mimic a smile rated the car toons as funnier.
Eric-Jan Wagenmakers, the lead researcher of the replication attempt from the University of Amsterdam
in the Netherlands and colleagues in 17 labs around the world recr uited participants and repeated the funny,” reported LiveScience. “None of the experiments yielded a statistically reliable effect individu-
pen-in-mouth experiment. They used the same car toon series, The F ar Side, that was used in the ally,” Wagenmakers said. “Overall, these are the kind of data you would expect to see if you tried to
1988 experiments, but they selected different car toon panels, which they tested among outside raters replicate an effect that doesn’t exist or is so small you can’t find it with the paradigm you were using,”
to ensure that the raters reached the consensus that each car toon used in the study was “moderately he added. The research was published in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science.
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL
AUTOSHOW INTRODUCES INAUGURAL
LUXURY AND SUPERCAR FORUM
The inaugural Luxury and Supercar Forum, to be staged two days before the Canadian International AutoShow
opens to the public, will provide exclusive access to some of the most exotic cars on the market. The forum will
include Pfaff McLaren Toronto, which will be showcasing the McLaren Senna (left), Grand Touring Automobiles
which will profile the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan (centre), and new Hypercar entrant Devel Sixteen (right) which
will have the first showing of their latest model for the first time at an auto show outside of Dubai. (Photos
cour tesy Pfaff McLaren Toronto, Grand Touring Automobiles and Devel Sixteen)
TORONTO: Toronto is a Nor th Ameri- but of its AM-RB 001 — the hypercar Lead Designer in November 2016
can leader in sales of luxury and it developed in partnership with Red before ascending to his current role
supercars, and the Canadian Inter- Bull and since re-named the Valkyrie. a little more than a year later.
national AutoShow helps drive that Last year, Swedish luxur y car maker Alex Innes, Designer, Rolls-Royce —
reputation forward with one of the Koenigsegg brought its record-set- Over the past ten years Mr. Innes has
most comprehensive showcases of ting Agera RS to open the AutoShow been a par t of the Rolls-Royce de-
exotic vehicles on the auto show cir- — the world’s fastest production car sign team. Head of the Coachbuild
cuit. Two days before the 2019 that can reach speeds approaching Design since April 2017, Alex worked
AutoShow opens to the public, it will 450 kilometres per hour. on Sweptail, the most valuable
play host to the inaugural Luxury and This inaugural forum will treat super coachbuilt Rolls-Royce ever. Most
Supercar Forum, featuring luxury and car enthusiasts to exclusive access recently he was par t of the design
supercar designers from McLaren, to the latest McLaren Senna, brought team for Cullinan, the first SUV pro-
Rolls-Royce and Devel Sixteen. This by Pfaff McLaren — the McLaren duced by Rolls-Royce and the most
exclusive event will not only provide Global Retailer of the Year in 2018 — anticipated SUV of 2019.
an early look at some of the most and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, presented Majid Al Attar, Head of Design, Devel
exotic cars appearing at the by Grand Touring Automobiles. The fo- Sixteen — The 16-cylinder, 5,000+
AutoShow, but will also provide a rum will also feature the first showcase horsepower Devel Sixteen is the first
unique insight into how the design- of the exotic Devel Sixteen hypercar car produced in the United Arab Emir-
ers of the most exclusive cars in the from Dubai-based newcomers Devel ates. Mr. Al Attar says the design was
world see the super car genre evolv- Motors — the first time this vehicle has inspired not only by the great supercars
ing. “Toronto has quickly become a been showcased at an auto show out- of the past, but also the F16 fighter jet.
super car mecca,” says Jason side of Dubai. The Luxury and Supercar Forum will
Campbell, General Manager of the To be hosted by professional driver be held on Wednesday, Februar y 13th
AutoShow. “We are a continental and NBC colour commentator from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the John
leader in sales of luxury cars. Pfaff Townsend Bell, the Forum’s discus- Bassett Theatre at the Metro Toronto
McLaren is one of the world’s larg- sion will explore why Toronto has Convention Centre, two days prior to
est McLaren dealers, and Grand Tour- become a leader in luxury and the AutoShow’s officials opening on
ing Automobiles is one of the North supercar sales, the cultural trends February 15th. A limited quantity
America’s largest retailers of Rolls- that are driving this exclusive mar- tickets will be made available for
Royce, Lamborghinis and other su- ket and a discussion about how these the event via autoshow.ca – details
per premium luxury products. The key design influencers see the future to be announced on how to register
strength of this marketplace is well of this segment evolving. Participat- will be for thcoming in late Janu-
known within the luxury and exotic ing in the panel will be: ary. In addition to the forum, those at-
brands, and those that want to get a Dar r yl Scriven, Chief Designer, tending the Forum will also gain early
foothold in this space.” McLaren Automotive Ltd. — After access to get a sneak peak to Auto Ex-
Two years ago, Aston Mar tin picked spending five years with Nissan Eu- otica – one of the AutoShow’s peren-
Toronto for the global auto show de- rope, Mr. Scriven joined McLaren as nial favourite exhibits.
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METALLICS AND MEN REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
IN OLD AGE MAY PROTECT
BRAIN FROM DEMENTIA
WASHINGTON: Exercising regularly or even under-
taking routine housework may help preserve thinking
and memory skills in older adults who have devel-
oped early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
The research showed that exercise is an inexpensive
way to improve health, create protective effect on the
brain. "We measured levels of physical activity in
study par ticipants an average of two years prior to
their deaths, and then examined their donated brain
tissue after death, and found that a more active
lifestyle may have a protective effect on the brain,"
said Aron S Buchman, from Rush University in the
It’s raining metallics this time of the month — from Amit Agarwal’s and keep the rest of the ensemble minimal. Don’t go all out and let US. "People who moved more had better thinking and
fury of sparkly jumpers and holographic pantsuits to Abraham & one element shout, for instance, Abraham & Thakore teamed a memory skills compared to those who were more
Thakore’s gold foil churidaars to Rajesh Pratap’s handwoven black lungi with a gold jacket.” If you want to steer clear of the sedentary and did not move much at all," said
copper satin bandis. Inter nationally, Balmain’s shine-on blazers and metallic separates yet want to make a statement then invest in Buchman, lead author of the study published in the
ASOS sequinned bombers are your fail-proof bet so are jewel-toned spiked Louboutin loafers or finish off the look with a metallic pocket journal Neurology.
pieces from Seam by Mit A Shah. While sequinned pieces and square. The researchers found movement may provide cog-
sparkly shoes may seem like a cakewalk for the likes of Ranveer EMBRACE JACQUARD WEAVES nitive reserve to help maintain thinking and memory
Singh and Ayushmann Khurrana, they aren’t up ever yone’s alley. Bling is one element which is rooted in Indian culture. By looking at skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's disease
However, there are cool ways to mix them with your existing an individual’s silk kur ta one can of ten tell about the person’s present in the brain.
neutral wardrobe as our exper ts suggest. background. Designer Mit A Shah observes that rich silks and The study assessed 454 older adults; 191 had de-
LET ONE ELEMENT STAND OUT jacquard weaves have existed since Maharaja’s times and of late, mentia and 263 did not. All par ticipants were given
Stylist Isha Bhansali, who recently styled Ayushmann Khurrana in a the menswear space has seen a lot of experimentation with physical exams and thinking and memory tests every
disco-inspired look for a film magazine says, “Sequinned pants are jacquard. “A jacquard sherwani with metallic buttons is a good year for 20 years.
something which only a few men can pull off. I’d advise to wear the investment with an off-centre cut. An asymmetric bandi paired with The par ticipants agreed to donate their brains for re-
statement piece with either a linen kurta or a monochrome shir t a pair of solid colour trousers is a comfortable pick.” search upon their deaths. At an average of two years
before death, researchers gave each par ticipant an
activity monitor called an accelerometer.
HEART-HEALTH BEHAVIOUR HELPS REDUCE DIABETES RISK This device monitored physical activity around the
NEW YORK: If you are suffering from diabetes, then following some lifestyle and health factors may prove to be good for your heart clock, including both small movements and vigorous
and can help prevent disorders, says a new study. activity. Researchers collected and evaluated seven
The study showed that individuals who were in the recommended, ideal ranges for at least four of Life's Simple seven health factors days of movement data for each par ticipant and cal-
had a 70 per cent lower risk of developing diabetes over the next 10 years. culated an average daily activity score.
The Life's Simple seven health factors include maintaining healthy blood pressure, glucose levels and cholesterol, eating a healthy People without dementia had an average of 180,000
diet, exercising at least 150 minutes per week, not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight, said the paper published in the journal counts per day, and people with dementia had an av-
Diabetologia. "This research adds to our collective understanding about how physicians can help their patients prevent a number of serious diseases, erage of 130,000 counts per day.
including heart disease, cancer and now diabetes," said K. Craig K ent, at The Ohio State University College in the US.
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Tartan's triumph: The classic plaid eclipses Social media could help
motivate people to exercise
PRE-FALL 19 OFFERINGS
TORONTO: Using online social networking sites such
as Facebook may provide people the necessary inspi-
ration to exercise, according to a study.
The study, published in the jour nal Computers in Hu-
man Behaviour, also identified a potential maladaptive
side of Facebook resulting from social comparisons,
bullying, and feeling left out.
“We have a basic need to feel connected with others
and this feeling of connection influences our wellbeing
and motivation,” said Alison Divine from the Univer-
sity of Western Ontario in Canada.
“As a society, we are connecting and communicating
substantially through technology and social media plat-
forms, such as Facebook. University students tend to
spend a significant time on Facebook,” Divine said.
Online social networking sites, such as Facebook, pro-
vide their more than 1.28 billion daily users the ability
to accumulate friends and create interactions, re-
Plaid is a timeless classic and nothing can dent its season-less ap- Designer Swapna Anumolu of Mishru seconds that. "The plaid is be-
searchers said. University-aged students make up 23
peal and it's not hard to understand why designers across the board ing treated in so many fresh new ways. Using elements like asym-
per cent of all Facebook users with 32 per cent of them
continue to reinterpret it season. Pre-Fall 19 presentations saw la- metry pattern, sheer layers, bows, and add on in terms of accesso-
spending more than four hours a day on the site, re-
bels like Giorgio Armani, Monse, Proenza Schouler and Brock toying ries like boots is definitely a foolproof way of making the classic
searchers said. Working with Professor Susan Hunter
with the statement-making tar tan. "One of the biggest takeaway is tar tan contemporary," says Swapna.
from the University of Western Ontario, Divine sur-
that there's no such thing as too much plaid. Plaid is an evergreen Pairing multiple patterns together for a mixed look or style a classic
veyed 24 undergraduate students at the same UK uni-
trend but season after season, there has always been a variation. plaid blazer with a tur tleneck and jeans could be great ways of styl-
versity on their Facebook use, exercise motivation and
Pre-Fall 2019’s plaid is definitely more colour ful than the previous ing. "One can also suit up entirely in a plaid skir t and blazer set for a
connectivity to one another.
seasons. From the plaid pants to the checked blazer, this vintage classic statement look. If you love to wear dark colours, a burgundy
Nineteen of those students took par t in focus groups
inspired style can be worn to the office or dressed down to meet your plaid blazer brightens things up without overpowering the attire. The
exploring experiences of exercise-related Facebook use
street style needs," says designer Arpita Mehta. all plaid trend would surely make a statement," suggests Arpita.
and its perceived role in motivation.
From Beyonce and Jay-Z to The Beckhams:
The findings showed that providing suppor tive physi-
cal activity environments within Facebook may be a
successful avenue to get students exercising.
However, the study also identified a potential maladap-
Celebs who renewed their wedding vows
tive side of Facebook resulting from social compari-
sons, bullying, and feeling left out.
The findings revealed a double-edge sword all need to
be mindful of when turning to social media for motiva-
tion, researchers said.
“Facebook can influence why we exercise through
developing connections with others and, in turn, en-
hancing our exercise motivation,” said Divine, who
collaborated on the study with colleagues at John
Moores University in the UK.
“This is par ticularly apparent with the interactions lead-
ing to feeling connected to others through suppor tive
and positive environments on Facebook,” Divine said.
Wearable tool can detect
anxiety, depression in children
WASHINGTON: Scientists have developed a wearable
tool that can identify anxiety and depression in young
children, paving the way for early detection and treat-
ment of such disorders.
Anxiety and depression are surprisingly common
among young children—as many as one in five kids
suffer from one of them, star ting as early as the pre-
While some celebrity couples split up within months, there are oth- thing you’re constantly working on, and it’s a wonder ful thing to cel- school years.
ers, who have not only tied the knot, but also reaffirmed their commit- ebrate, which we are doing, and it’s also a wonder ful thing to go, However, it can be hard to detect these conditions,
ment years later. Beyoncé and Jay-Z renewed their vows in a private ‘Hey, I’m still in this, I’m still doing this, and we met a lot of people known as “internalising disorders,” because the symp-
ceremony while on vacation last year. The duo who have been to- since then so we have to include them.’” toms are so inward-facing that parents, teachers and
gether for 10 years and counting, also share three children together — daughter Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso doctors often fail to notice them.
Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and Sir Car ter. Beyoncé confirmed the news on her While their first wedding in 2005 was a quick cour thouse event, Matt If left untreated, children with internalising disorders
bir thday, sharing, “At 36, I became a new mother of three. I breastfed my twins. I and Luciana said ‘I do’ once more in front of family and friends in St are at greater risk of substance abuse and suicide later
renewed my vows with my husband of 10 years.” Designer Galia Lahav, who Lucia in 2013. The guest list included Chris Hemswor th and Ben in life.
created the wedding gown, also recently shared a picture of the couple Affleck with Jimmy Kimmel officiating. It was a casual affair with “Because of the scale of the problem, this begs for a
from their second ceremony. Matt spor ting flip-flops, and the bride opting for a comf y cream- screening technology to identify kids early enough so
Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault coloured gown. A source said, “They’ve wanted to do it for a long they can be directed to the care they need,” said Ryan
It was a surprise wedding vow renewal for Salma Hayek whose hus- time... They had a tiny ceremony the first time, and wanted to cel- McGinnis, a biomedical engineer at the University of
band Francois-Henri Pinault planned an intimate beach ceremony ebrate with family and friends.” Ver mont in the US.
last August. The couple who became man and wife nine years ago, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Researchers develop a tool that could help screen chil-
had a small function with daughter Valentina serving as a witness. The power couple who first tied the knot in 2009, chose to have a dren for internalising disorders to catch them early
She shared pictures from the special day on her Instagram. more carefree ceremony in Costa Rica later. She traded in her Atelier enough to be treated.
David and Victoria Beckham Versace gown, for a simple kaf tan style dress the second time around. The team used a “mood induction task,” a common
During an interview with BBC R adio 4’s Desert Island Discs, David Gisele and Tom share two kids, Benjamin and Vivian, together. research method designed to elicit specific behaviours
Beckham revealed that he and wife Victoria had exchanged vows Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott and feelings such as anxiety.
once again, since their first ceremony in Dublin in 1999. Without The couple who first exchanged rings in 2006, five children and a The researchers tested 63 children, some of whom
divulging many details, the football star who has four children — cheating scandal later are still going strong. In May 2010, Tori and were known to have internalising disorders.
sons Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper — with Victoria Dean got hitched again in a private ceremony in Beverly Hills. “This Children were led into a dimly lit room, while the facili-
said, “We have renewed our vows since (our first wedding). It was a is a rebir th. We’ve gone through our ups and downs, but we wouldn’t tator gave scripted statements to build anticipation,
lot more private, about six people there in our house.” have changed a moment of it,” she said at the time. such as “I have something to show you” and “Let’s be
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian quiet so it doesn’t wake up.”
Alec and Hilaria commemorated their fifth wedding anniversary by LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian marked their first anniversary by At the back of the room was a covered terrarium, which
getting hitched once again in 2017. The couple had a private cer- walking down the altar again. Their first time was in a ceremony in the facilitator quickly uncovered, then pulled out a fake
emony attended by family and friends with their children, Carmen, Malibu in 2011. She shared the news on social media, "Renewed our snake. The children were then reassured by the facili-
Rafael and Leonardo, as well as Alec’s daughter Ireland from his vows today....it's incredible to thank each other for the past year as tator and allowed to play with the snake.
earlier marriage. Hilaria said about the renewal, “Marriage is some- husband and wife. Here's to another great year!"MIDWEEK NEWS
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