The celebrated four-day event Showcase 2012 kick-started on March 26 in Karachi, at the DHA Country and Golf Club’s Convention Centre with nine designers displaying their collections on the ramp. Over the next three days, 27 more designers will be exhibiting their collections.
Ajai Vir Singh
The playful, brightly coloured collection of Sri Lankan-based designer Singh was inspired primarily from a beach town called Arugam Bay. The colour palette relied on fuchsias, oranges, ocean blues and many other interesting colours.
Trends to remember: Rainbow-coloured beach sandals and swimwear with models sporting oversized sunglasses for agreater ‘fun in the sun’ effect.
The look: Exotic beach boys
Sania Maskatiya
The designer’s pret-a-porter collection, ‘Matyala’ rocked the ramp. With multiple hemlines using different fabrics on the back, her geometric zig-zaggy collection was truly artistic. The colour palette remained in shades of red and black with a touch of beige on silk and chiffon.
Trends to remember: Off the shoulder kameezes, short hemlines upfront with longer hemlines at the back and metal details using gold buttons
The feel: Urban and cosmopolitan
The look: For urban girls or desis residing in NewYork City
Irfan Ali
This PIFD’s graduate made his debut drawing Pakistani rural heritage on his designs. At his second showing, Ali remained within similar cultural boundaries and touched on the rich festival of Jamat in Punjab. Akin to his first collection, the look was very Punjab-centric with a rich palette of solid loud colours that have also become hallmarks of designer Mohsin Ali.
Trends to remember: Stratified rainbow backs, A-line kameezes, Teejays like bubble punto and embellishments featuring tilla and gold polish mark work.
The feel: Going back to the rural heritage
The look: Festive and desi
Zaheer Abbas
The designer’s ‘Revenge’ collection, remained true to his signature style and focused primarily on femininity and timeless elegance. With silks and chiffons in dark hues of brown, olive green and yellow, this was a truly awe-inspiring western collection.
Trends to remember: Cat-ears sleeves and metal-stud detailing.
The feel: With metal jewellery on the faces of the female models, it seemed that Cleopatra had reincarnated on the ramp.
The look: Old Roman Gothic appeal
Nida Azwar
Azwer’s ‘Parinda’ collection was a peculiar mix of all that she does and is known for — from angarkhas and bridal wear to embroidered coat and saris — nature remained in focus with peacock motifs highlighting some of the garments.
Trends to remember: Peacock-motif saris
The feel: A touch of Persian relics and tapestries
The look: Semi-formal line meant for young brides.
Danish Wakeel
Model-turned-designer Wakeel, who graduated from the London College of Fashion, showcased his ‘Draped Modern Kouroi’ collection. This collection was disappointing as it seemed like the designer had no wearability factor in mind while designing. It was primarily designed for the ramp. Black was the predominant colour in most of his designs.
Trend to remember: The draped uppers and jackets were interesting.
The feel: Raw, unabashed and unsettling parade of masculinity
The look: The Dark Knight
Fab Five
Five students from Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD), showed their refreshing take on western outfits. It was nice to see that AIFD graduates have finally evolved beyond the fluffy Southern belle gowns and had begun to focus more on the construction side of designing in order to stand at par with their Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) peers from Lahore. From mini-skirts to long dresses, the entire collection was in black silhouettes.
Trends to remember: Net-covered faces of models and heads adorned with hats
The feel: Subtle, edgy, modern and contemporary
The look: Moulin Rouge
Hira Lari
Hira Lari moved miles away from her lawn collection with her western-inspired ‘Nostalgia’ collection. Looking back, we still can’t figure out if this was a modern take on 1880s southern belle look or a collection inspired by the ghettos.
Trends to remember: Shimmery, sequined tights with sheer tops
The feel: Ghetto-chic
The look: Teenage rebellion
Warda Lawn
‘Warda Experience collection’ was the only lawn summer collection on display. However, the lawn was styled and cut in western outfits, with the colour palette including various shades of greens and blues.
Trends to remember: Outfits with small floral prints or large Balochi motifs were brought on the ramp
The feel: Oddly-styled lawn that neither looked high street or high fashion
The look: A western persona given to the traditional lawn.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 28th, 2012.

KARACHI, March 26: Showcase 2012 became the first fashion week to kick off a series of such events in fashion centres Karachi and Lahore after what has been a back-to-back season of designer lawn launch events in both cities.

But it is not the only laurel that it has working for it. With the commencement of the calendar event that is Showcase 2012, the internationally acclaimed magazine Hello! launches its operations in Pakistan and features collections off the ramp within its editorial spreads with a supplement magazine that will cover the full four-day event. Live streaming of the fashion event is also available on its website.

The platform of Showcase 2012 is a collaboration between fashion designer Rizwan Beyg and Sky Productions (Pvt) Ltd to establish a creative platform for young designers, models, musicians, photographers, event planners and for all those
professionals working in fashion.

It features 29 Pakistani and seven foreign designers.

Socialites and buyers were in large attendance on the opening day of the event. They included Zahir Rahimtoola (Labels), Zeba Hussain (Ensemble), Zeenat Saeed (Taneez), Shobha Ispahani, Freiha Altaf, Rehana Saigol, Huma Amir Adnan and Fareshteh Gaiti-Aslam.

A rectangular ramp featured the opening designer Zaheer Abbas and his superlative collection titled Revenge and inspired by vintage armour.

The segment saw models made by Depilex wear elaborate headgear and attired in silks and chiffon paneling and trimmings in shades of chocolate brown, olive green and mustard gold with metal shields and exotic carvings and embellishments worn by
models including Fawzia, Mehreen Syed, Maha, Ayyan, Rubya Chaudhry, Zeba, Gia Ali, Iffi and Abbas Jaffri. It was by far the best that the evening had to offer.

London-based Danish Waqeel showed his menswear with strong street fashion and influence by the classic designs based in London and larger Europe.

Asian Institute of Fashion Design students Ayesha Anees, Amina Jauhar, Anum Akhlaq, Birjees and Karin Yazdani showed their take on black ensembles and highly experimental wear that is typical of
fashion students.

Wardah Lawn showed its take on high Spring/Summer 2012 fashion before Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design graduate Irfan Ali impressed all and sundry with his take on festivities and colour of Punjab with his version of the festival of Jamat. The segment had interesting ear wear crafted out of fine coloured yarn and footwear embellished with the same material.

Sanya Maskatiya’s Cruise Pret collection focused on the figurative Mithila art found in Bihar in India and the southeast of Nepal with digital prints and earthen shades coupled with modern cuts.

Hira Lari showed her Nostalgia collection while Sri Lankan designer Ajai Vir Sing’s resort wear Arugam Bay in vivid colours and fabric was based on the tropical vacation destination that is also popular as a surfing destination.

Finally, Nida Azwer showed her Parinda collection that drew inspiration from the designer’s fashion journey with nature-inspired motifs which included the tree of life, the phoenix and birds. It also featured screen printing with zardozi work together, which is the designer’s signature style on a base of saffron, navy blue and emerald green.

KARACHI – Showcase 2012 began in the city the other day. The four-day event is being held in collaboration between internationally acclaimed designer Rizwan Beyg and Sky Productions (Pvt) Ltd an event company which has held several successful events in Karachi.
Showcase’s vision is to create a platform where young designers, models, musicians, photographers, event planners and all those who work in fashion can hone their talent. Its philosophy is to harness creativity, combine it with business sense, help Pakistani designers become brands and help position them in markets at home and abroad.
The event is a reflection of the energy that drives Pakistan. Its youth! This 4-day fashion, accessories and jewelry event for excellence in design provides young emerging talent with the opportunity to show their work alongside more established local and international designers. The day one started with the presence of glitterati of the style and fashion industry with Aminah Sheikh, Farieha Altaf, Zahir Rehimtoolah, Zeenat Sayeed Ahmed, Fareshte Aslam and lot more in attendance. The designers who showcased their collection on the first day of the show were Zaheer Abbas, Danish Wakeel, AIFD, Warda Lawn, Irfan Ali, Sanya Maskatiya, Hira Lari, Nida Azwer and Arugam Bay.

There will also be high-end raffle prizes, including John Hardy Sterling Silver & Diamond jewelry donated by Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton, as well as a live auction featuring a Canyon Ranch spa package for two in Tucson, Arizona, and a three night stay at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia.

More than 5,000 people were diagnosed with lymphoma – the most common form of blood cancer – in Florida last year alone. To raise critical funds for blood cancer research, the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) – the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and to serving those touched by the disease – will host its Sixth Annual South Florida Luncheon on January 30, 2012 at St.

Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Over the past five years, the luncheon has raised more than half a million dollars to support the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s mission of eradicating lymphoma and serving those touched by the disease.

“The South Florida Luncheon raises funds for lymphoma research that can hopefully, one day, cure this type of blood cancer,” said Judith Bronsteen, one of the Luncheon’s co-chairs. “As the wife of a lymphoma survivor, I know firsthand the impact that investing in research can have, and I look forward to the day that we eradicate this disease.”

“We are honored to partner with the Lymphoma Research Foundation for its Sixth Annual South Florida Luncheon, and to have the opportunity to use fashion to find a cure for the most common type of blood cancer,” said Shauna Graham McNellis, Marketing Director for Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton. “Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton is committed to serving those who are touched by lymphoma in its community.”

The charity event, which has now become a staple in the affluent South Florida region, is co-chaired by Judith Bronsteen, Gladys Cook, Elisabeth Dalfen, Ellen Liebman, Mitzi Oreman and Jane Yudell.

Dr. Morton Coleman, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and the Director of the Center for Lymphoma and Myeloma at New York Presbyterian Hospital, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker.

“As the mother of a lymphoma survivor, the Florida Luncheon is especially meaningful to me,” said event co-chair, Jane Yudell. “Each year, I am amazed at the generosity and commitment that all of our supporters have to not only making the event such a wonderful success, but to making a meaningful difference in the lives of all those touched by lymphoma.”

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative research and providing people with lymphoma and healthcare professionals with up-to-date information about this type of cancer. LRF’s mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s preeminent specialty retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its Associates.

Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)

In this position, Mr. Goreski will be responsible for styling the brand’s 2012 and 2013 advertising campaigns, e-commerce shoots, press events and fashion presentations. Additionally, he will select his seasonal favorite must have items to be featured on katespade’s website.

Deborah Lloyd said, “Working with Brad is such a joy. He has a natural affinity for the aesthetic of the brand and is someone whom I trust completely. It is the first time that I’ve been able to leave the room and come back to find everything is done and exactly how I envisioned it!”

“I am thrilled and honored to be working with such an iconic brand as kate spade new york. Deborah and her team have set an incredible standard in fashion and I couldn’t be more excited to get to work on a brand I have long admired,” commented Mr. Goreski.

Known for his show on Bravo It’s a Brad Brad World, Mr. Goreski has established himself as a fashion expert having worked with such publications as InStyle, Vogue and Details in addition to his work styling celebrities including, Jessica Alba, Christina Ricci, Noomi Rapace and Demi Moore.

It is a strong trend in today’s men’s fashions that Pitti Uomo captures fully and Pitti Discovery will feature it in an originally scripted event-performance.

The stars will be clothes and collections from a group of very different and distinct Italian and international firms that express this new fashion concept through a product that can consistently combine artisan tailoring, styling, innovative materials and details with concreteness.

Art director Marc Ascoli will stage this edition. Mr. Ascoli has created some of the most powerful and memorable images of fashion: he began working with Yohji Yamamoto in 1984 and then worked with Jil Sander, Cerruti, Chloé, Hugo Boss and Martine Sitbon.

During his career he has worked with photographers such as Nick Knight, Peter Saville, Mario Testino, Paolo Roversi, and Stephane Sednaoui, and he is always on the lookout to discover young, unknown talents such as the photographer team of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot – to launch them on the international stage.

“It will be like a game,” says Marc Ascoli, “a game between real and surreal, between the real garment and the imagery it evokes: exuberant, filled with energy, fanciful, dreamlike and visionary. I decided to work on this project with Polimoda students because they, the new generation with eyes that are not clouded by stereotypes, can interpret this dichotomy between the tangible and the imaginary and move beyond the static appearance of things.”

There will be two performances of Dress Like a Man during Pitti Uomo: Thursday 12 January – in the magnificent, recently reopened Villa Favard, where Polimoda, International Institute of Fashion Design & Marketing, has its new premises.

The Pitti Discovery Foundation mission is to reflect on the relationships between fashion, art, architecture, communication and the short circuit that triggers off their interaction.

The Pitti Discovery Foundation

The model call is an opportunity for aspiring models to have a chance to grace the runway at this premiere fashion event. “We are showcasing the next generation of designers and it only makes sense to support them with the next generation of models,” said Junda Morris-Kennedy, Executive Director of Dayton Fashion Week.

Kyle Haggerty, MTV Made Coach and owner of K-2 Studios had this to say about the upcoming casting call, “I know talent when I see it. “You either have it or you don’t. It’s that simple,” Haggerty, is the Executive Producer of Dayton Fashion Week. Haggerty will be bringing to this event his wisdom and knowledge as the runway coach for Dayton Fashion Week.

The casting call will be held on Saturday February 25 at Delish Cafe -139 N. Main Street Downtown Dayton, OH 45402 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m- models must arrive by 10am. Female model requirements include: (without shoes) minimum height of 5’8”, size 2-4, and mature models are welcome.

Women must bring 3” heels and dress runway ready including full hair and makeup. Male model requirements: must be attractive, slender muscular tone, and (without shoes) minimum of 5’10”. Men should also arrive fashionably dressed. All models must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Participants under 18yrs. of age must have a parent or legal guardian present.

All participants must bring with them, two photos, one full body and head shot along with their measurements and contact information attached to the back. Those who have previous modeling experience please bring a resume listing all experience and a portfolio. Professional pictures are not required.

Dayton Fashion Week mission is to bridge the gap between national and international designers, premier retailers and prestige fashion media. The goal is to gain global exposure for Dayton’s emerging Fashion industry.

The event will set a new standard in terms of high-quality, New York-style runway shows complete with VIP seating, credentialed media access, and upscale promotional and after-parties that will attract thousands. Dayton Fashion Week is also giving back to the community by donating some of the proceeds from the event to two local charities- Hospice of Dayton and Clothes That Work.

The collection is inspired by the sophisticated beauty of the art of Erte – the father of Art Deco – and the whimsical art of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Sumptuous fabrics, embroideries and exquisite trimmings feature prominently in the collection.

Fantaisie Nocturne fuses the sophistication of Paris with the energy of New York.

“I love art, poetry, architecture, dance and history,” says Mr. Aquino. “All of these influence the components of color, romance and fun I strive to incorporate into my fashion designs. Paris has always inspired poets and artists, and New York energizes the creative process.”

The show will open with Princess Tarinan Von Anhalt’s Jet Art label. Jet Art’s latest collection features luxury original and giclee denims and accessories. The evening culminates in the Andres Aquino evening couture collection, accompanied by an array of entertainers.

Andres Aquino, a successful entrepreneur and founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week, is also a writer, poet and fine art photographer. He has received multiple awards for his contribution to the fashion industry including the EL Award (El Diario New York), Legacy Award (Latin Fashion Week, Washington, D.C.), and Style Fashion Leader & Inspiration Award (SUNY Westchester Community College), among others.

His fashion designs are consistently classic and elegant in their construction, allowing the wearer’s natural beauty and style to shine through. Mr. Aquino has shown on the runway in Dubai, Romania, India, the Dominican Republic and the USA among others. His work has been featured in top fashion publications around the world.

Sfizio, the brand designed by Morena Bragagnolo, has been successfully selling in Russian, Asian, Japanese and Italian markets for over the past 15 years.

It is for the first time in past 10 years that Lakeland has consented to sell any other brand alongside his own eponymous brand. The agreement mainly follows from a sound relationship that the designer has built with Sfizio through production of their James Lakeland coats.

The designer would unveil the Italian brand’s collection for the first time at Pure London, the UK’s fashion event for contemporary and directional womenswear, to be held during February this year.

James Lakeland would also accept appointments to meet customers through his London’s Ogle Street based outlet.

A representative of James Lakeland said Sfizio apparels are recognized for the excellent quality and modern fit with an eye on stitching, finish, linings and detail.

Sfizio collection, the representative said, greatly varies from the offerings of James Lakeland, as it comprises of shorter dresses, nipped jackets and cropped fitted trousers that appeal to a different class of consumers.

The brand’s merchandise is produced in Italy and the autumn 12 collection includes around 100 pieces including jackets, coats, trousers, dresses and accessories.

The designer would mainly focus on independent boutiques and multiple retailers in the UK for offering Sfizio collection.

The reports said that matter of her return could not catch the public eye as she was clad in Burqa (veil) and her passport carry her real name Ms Zahida while she hit fame with her film name (pseudo name) Veena Malik. The office of immigration staff deputed at Wagha border was contacted but no responsible person was available to confirm the matter.

Though the authorities here were tightlipped on the matter, the sources aware of the development insisted that she arrived back for visa renewal to Lahore via Wagha border and his close buddy in India Ashmit Patel had accompanied her to Wagha border.

She walked into Pakistan from Indian side of Wagha border from where some of her friends picked her up and left for some unknown destination, the reports further said and added that most likely she would be staying with some of her friend in Lahore.

Veena went to India for the photo-shoot for a fashion magazine with 45 days visa, which was about to expire and a couple of days back she was asked by the Indian Immigrations Authorities to get the visa renewed or leave the country.

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Controversial model and actress Veena Malik has secretly arrived in Pakistan after going missing from her house in Mumbai two days ago, reported Zee News on Sunday.
The report says that Malik arrived in Lahore through Wagah border wearing a ‘burqa’. Indian actor Ashmit Patel, who is also Malik’s friend, had come to drop her.
Malik’s Manager Pratik Mehta told the media on Saturday that Malik had gone missing after a shoot for an Indian film on December 16 and all her cell phones were turned off. The director of the film also confirmed the news and said that Malik was troubled due to her photoshoot for FHM.
The Indian press has also claimed that Malik’s visa was due to expire on December 16 and she was advised to stay into hiding till its extension and has, therefore, gone missing. However, Malik’s Spokesperson Sohail Rashid had denied the claims and said that her visa was valid for a couple of months more.
Malik received vast criticism from the Pakistani community after being recently involved in a nude photoshoot for an Indian magazine FHM.
Earlier in an interview to BBC, Malik conceded to doing a ‘topless’ shoot, but not ‘nude’. She filed a suit against FHM India, claiming damages worth Rs100 million. FHM India has counter sued Malik for Rs250million over the controversial magazine cover that hit the stands in early December.

Apparently, Veena’s business manager Prateik Mehta and filmmaker Hemant Madhukar revealed that Veena is untraceable since the morning of December 16. Veena was shooting for a horror flick ‘Mumbai 125 kilometres’ in Goregoan (West) before disappearing.

Talking to a daily, Hemant said, “Veena, without giving her last shot at 5 am for my film ‘Mumbai 125 kilometres’, suddenly disappeared from her vanity van. Her mobile too was not reachable I assumed that the actress was tired and left for home.”

However, Hemant received an SMS from Veena, which disclosed that the actress was depressed and unwell. After almost twelve hours of the incident, Prateik and Hemant discovered that Veena was missing.

“Today we had a couple of shots with Veena but I realised that her phones are still switched off and she has also not communicated with her manager since then which is indeed serious. Veena normally is very chirpy and full of life on the sets but from past few days she looked depressed. Hope she is fine.” added Hemant.

Hemant and Veena’s manager have approached the local Bandra Police to help them find Veena Malik.
Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik has reportedly gone missing from her home in Mumbai, reported Express News on Saturday.
Malik’s Manager Pratik Mehta said that she has been missing since December 16 and all her cell phones are turned off.
He said that the last time she was in contact was when she was on a film shoot in Mumbai during early hours yesterday.
The director of the film, Hemant Madurkar, said that a message was received from Malik on December 15 saying that she was “troubled.”
Speaking to Express News, Madurkar confirmed that Malik had gone missing. “I have filed a complaint in the Bandra police station,” he added.
Indian journalist Sameena Razzaq Shaikh said that Malik was last seen in a black car with some unknown people.
Malik received vast criticism from Pakistani community after recently being involved in a nude photoshoot for an Indian magazine FHM.
Earlier in an interview to BBC, Malik conceded to doing a ‘topless’ shoot, but not ‘nude’. She filed a suit against FHM India, claiming damages worth Rs100 million. FHM India has counter sued Malik for Rs250million over the controversial magazine cover that hit the stands in early December.

Aishwarya Rai with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan
As soon as the news was out, Twitter has been flooded with wishes for the Bachchan family. Acknowleging the wishes, Amitabh tweeted, “thank you all ..!”.

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Hospital sources said the delivery was normal and came a few minutes before 10 a.m. The Bachchan and Rai families were present for the momentous occasion.

Aishwarya, 38, developed labour pains around 4 a.m. and was taken to the labour room where the delivery took place after nearly six hours.
The actress is on the fifth floor of the luxury private hospital in Andheri east.
The hospital had booked three rooms on the floor — one for Aishwarya, the other for the Bachchan family and the third for the Rai family. The entire floor was kept out of bounds for all except the two families.
The hospital has been under tight security for the past three days in expectation of the youngest member of the Bachchan family.

Aishwarya’s sister-in-law Shrima gave birth to a baby boy in the same hospital last year. Aishwarya had been visiting the hospital for regular check-ups. On Saturday, she was accompanied by husband Abhishek and sister-in-law Shweta Nanda.
Amitabh Bachchan tweeted on Tuesday: “A day of expectation .. but another day ! The Lord has his ways and they are most special .. we wait !!”
Big B had earlier tweeted: “The family gathers together from all over as we wait for the ‘arrival’ .. Greatest joy for me – a full house and the chahel – pahel.”
It was Amitabh Bachchan, who broke the big news on the social networking site. On June 21 @SrBachchan tweeted: “”NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!,”.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with her parents at Siddhivinayak temple
Despite the palpable excitement over Aishwarya’s pregnancy, there were a few controversies. Post her marriage, as Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya patiently waited to be grandparents, there were rumours of Aishwarya suffering from stomach tuberculosis, which was preventing her from getting pregnant.

Furious, Amitabh fend off these rumours through his blog and Twitter.
Soon after the announcement of Aishwarya’s pregnancy, there was controversy over Madhur Bhandarkar’s film Heroine. In May 2011,Aishwarya was signed as the leading lady of Heroine. But after the pregnancy news, the film was shelved for obvious reasons but not without a row and debate over the inclusion of a no-pregnancy clause in contract.
Recently, Big B denied rumours that said he had requested the I& B ministry to put a ban on the media from covering Aishwarya’s delivery on the assumed due date. There were speculations in the media that it was Big B who had asked the ministry to issue such a diktat.
Responding to a report that said he approached the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) to ban TV channels from placing reporters and cameras outside the hospital, Bachchan tweeted: “I&B and media matter! Firstly, I have no such intention ever, secondly do you really think I&B would listen to me!?? No way baby.
Big B, who was also informed of the development through a message from a senior journalist, took to his blog to clarify that he had no role to play in moving these guidelines.
The I&B Ministry has passed an order stating that the dignity of a patient should be respected and that the placing of OB Vans outside hospitals be not allowed.”
A media report said that the Broadcast Editors Association (BEA) has issued a 10-point advisory to its members on how to cover the birth of Bachchan’s grandchild.
Throughout the period Aishwarya and Abhishek maintained silence. During this period, Aishwarya attended some religious functions and designer do of Sandeep Khosla and Abu jani. There were mixed reaction to her dressing style as she downplayed her baby bump by wearing loose traditional outfits.
There were also reports in the media that Abhishek wanted a baby girl. Well, his wish has come true.

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