Freida Pinto’s red carpet looks at the Cannes film festival this year was a sure show stealer and has confirmed the fact she has transformed into quite a fashion diva. Donning a pink Michael Angel gown on the first day and the lime green Atelier Versace number on Day two, the Slumdog Millionaire star’s sartorial choices this year shows that she has come a long way from the time.
The 27-year-old actress’ pink strapless gown with a thigh-high slit for the premiere of Moonrise Kingdom was in keeping with this year’s red carpet trend set by Angelina Jolie with her famous slit-gown at the Oscars. A striking black sequin Versace gown, again with a slit, was Pinto’s wear for the Opening Night Dinner. For both day and night her hair was pulled back in a bun, keeping makeup and accessories minimal.
She went for haute couture on the second day too. Pinto’s lime green sheer lace gown with a thigh-high split for the Rust and Bone premiere was right off the Atelier Versace Spring 2012 runway.
Germany-based women’s fashion brand, Marc Cain, plans to add five more stores in India as the country is witnessing an increase in demand for luxury brands. Currently the brand has two stores in Mumbai and plans to open another one to cater to the niche clientele. Marc Cain Franchise Stores owner in India and the UAE, Punit Agarwal informed that plan is to open the first store in South Mumbai. Delhi will get two stores while Hyderabad and Bangalore will get one each.
Peter England, the leading brand from Madura Fashion and Lifestyle and part of Aditya Birla Group, is making plans to venture into ethnic wear, body spray, footwear and home furnishing businesses during the next three years. The company, a strong player in the men’s wear category has already entered into the non-apparel business with the launch of PE (Peter England) bags aimed at the mid-market segment.