Glamour and silver screen stars

Alia Bhatt says there was a time when she wanted to bring down the curtain on designer Manish Malhotra's show. That was before she made her acting debut.

In 2014, Malhotra made her dream come true. And then this year, she returned to the fashion gala donning a long train dress that was decorated with floral designs. She completed the bridal look with a bun under a veil and red lips.

If she upped the beauty quotient, Ranveer Singh took the energy level to a great height when he hit the ramp in a black and grey pants with layered kurta and a jacket.

The collection, 'Sensual Affair', mostly saw lehengas and gowns with long trains and ample shimmer. He extensively made use of luxurious fabrics like silks, velvets and satin.

Breaking the monotony
Young and vivacious Disha Patani added glamour to the Manav Gangwani's show when she walked for the designer as a showstopper in black trousseau with 'maang tikka' adding drama to her looks.

"I think 'Maang tikka' gave a different look to my personality and it also broke the monotony. I love 'maang tikkas', it just adds so much to your face," Patani told.

Celebrating fantasy
Gaurav Gupta's couture collection that took references from the "sculptures found in the realm of a mythological forest", looked even more dreamy when actress Aditi Rao Hydari closed the designer's show.

Couture mostly means bridal in India, but the definition of bridal wear has changed, and Gupta proved that through latest collection, "Moondust".

"This collection is extremely couture. It's inspired by nature, forest, almost like a parallel world which is happening on the moon in a fairytale way.

"It is all these art like sculptures made into garments which are wearable sculptures. It's just about celebrating fantasy," Gupta told.

"We got mesh from Italy. We developed laces from scratch. That's what makes this collection haute couture," he added.

Royal all over
Dia Mirzaclosed Anju Modi's show by sashaying down the "environment friendly" runway in a traditional outfit, which is a part of the 'Sunehri Kothi' (Golden chalet) collection.

"Thank you for making me part of this as I am a complete nature lover. I can't imagine art, motifs inspired by nature. This collection really depicts that," Dia said while praising Anju.

"She (Anju) has been responsible for safeguarding our heritage. She has taken handicrafts and textiles to the next level. I felt exquisite today wearing this beautifully handcrafted outfit.

"It's delicate, intricate and has resonance of an era gone by," added the actress, who looks up to her mother for style.

"I took inspiration from the miniature art of 16th Century Rajasthan, especially Kishangarh. Dia looks like a princess from Rajasthan," said Anju, who used cow and deer motifs for her collection.

Calm textures
Bhumi Pednekar added glamour to ReynuTaandon'sshow.

Remaining true to her roots, Taandon in association with Rajnigandha presented collection titled "CYAN", which was inspired from the mysticism of peacock blue hues.

She showcased bold undertones of the Indian monsoon, intricate detailing and beautiful thread work that gently weaved in the magic and mysticism of peacock blue hues. Her collection was the perfect balance of traditional hand work.

Bhumi turned out to be a perfect showstopper in blue outfit. "I felt so comfortable walking in this outfit and I can wear this at any point of my life," she told.

Princess diaries
Athiya Shetty dressed up in a glittery outfit looked no less than a princess for designer-duo Shyamal and Bhumika's maiden show.

"I have always been an admirer of Shyamal and Bhumika and been inspired by Indian art and craft. Seeking inspiration from the rich Indian heritage and history from the ancient culture, Shyamal and Bhumika create couture collections relevant to modern day sensibilities," Athiya told.

"The play of colours and the silhouettes in their designs are stunning and it is my absolute pleasure and honour to be the showstopper for their first ever association with India Couture Week," she added.

Shyamal and Bhumika took inspiration from rich Indian heritage and history and used its precious crafts and artisanal techniques to create couture collections relevant to modern day sensibilities.

Wonder of the cock
Arjun Rampal transported fashionistas back to his super modelling days when he hit the ramp in a black bandhgala and pants with designer Rohit Bal's newly introduced cock motif.

Model reveals the truth about prostitution in the fashion industry

A MODEL claims she was offered thousands of pounds to sleep with rich men ... and that these propositions aren't uncommon for young women in her industry.

Jazz Egger, 20, who is based in London, believes that there is a dark and seedy undercurrent to the fashion world.

The Austrian-born beauty, who has more than 35,000 Instagram followers, first caught the attention of agents last summer.

After going to an exclusive London club, she was offered a modelling job where she'd be invited to party on a Greek yacht alongside millionaires.

Sensing something dodgy about the offer, Jazz decided to give it a miss.

But the following week, she claims she was approached by another man who asked her to go for dinner with a "famous actor" at a fancy restaurant.

Jazz Egger shared screenshots of the propositions she has received via Whatsapp with FEMAIL.

In one of the messages, an agent known only as George offered to pay her $3250 AUD for a "private meet" that would last one to two hours.

During this date with a "young handsome Iranian guy" she would be required to engage in some "natural intimacy".

The job advert didn't go down well with Jazz, who responded: "I'm a model not an escort!"

Jazz, who has been modelling since she was 13, alleges that this agent then went on to justify prostitution in the fashion industry.

He apparently replied: "Everyone enjoys having sex especially with good-looking guys. What is the shame."

Jazz claims that George then added: "That is how the fashion industry works ...

"Most models get to where they were through something like this."

Worryingly, the young model says that these sort of propositions are rife in the fashion industry.

The former Germany's Next Top Model contestant also commented that her friends are often inundated with similar unsolicited offers.

Jazz told the MailOnline: "I know some models that have done escort work and experienced unwanted sexual advances.

"When I shared the article, many of my model colleagues messaged me, telling me about their experiences. It was sad to see that it's such a common and usual thing.

"There's so much wrong with this industry and I am going to do whatever it takes in order to change it. It might take centuries, but you have to start somewhere."

Traditional Mexican, Central American huipiles showing up in shops

Just a few years ago, Maria Mendoza could not find stores that carried huipiles, loose-fitting embroidered blouses or dresses traditionally worn by Mexican and Central American indigenous women. Often associated with Frida Kahlo, the garments decorated with vibrant flowers and geometric designs were hard to come by until recently when Mendoza started seeing them pop up at shops and flea markets across the Bay Area.

"It was an item you had to get from Mexico," she said.

Comfy and versatile, huipiles now make up the majority of her wardrobe.

They're similar to the clothing worn by her grandmother, an indigenous woman from a small village near the Veracruz-Oaxaca border in southern Mexico.

"It's my way of honoring her and connecting with her," said Mendoza, a Sonoma State University senior majoring in Chicano studies and sociology. "It's a form of identity and connecting with my roots."

Increasingly, Latina students and young professionals throughout the state are embracing huipiles and other traditional clothes, including the tehuana dresses and adelita skirts — long, flowing garments once worn by the military women of the Mexican Revolution. It's a way to showcase their culture and show resistance at a time of intensifying anti-immigrant rhetoric in the United States, says Roseanna Garcia, founder of Los Angeles-based Latina Fashionista.

While she's seen the clothing reemerge in the last two years, she said it's really picked up since January. She's seen more Latinas showing up to pro-immigration and women's marches in the attire.

"I'm happy to see Hispanic women, young women, not be afraid to show who they are, their culture and their race, by expressing it through fashion," said Garcia, whose organization is dedicated to boosting the number of Latinas in leadership positions in the apparel industry.

Young Latinas aren't the only ones gravitating towards to the embroidered blouses, dresses and skirts. They're making onto the racks of large apparel companies — some opting for Chinese-made or boho chic imitations.

It can be hard to compete with the cheaper imitations, said Margarita Reyes, a Santa Rosa resident who sells huipiles, adelita skirts and other clothing at the Sebastopol flea market and online. Still, she prefers to buy her inventory directly from the women who make the clothing in Mexico. The clothes comes from Oaxaca, Puebla and Tlaxcala, areas recognized for their embroidery, weaving and textiles.

"This is authentically Mexican. It's made by hand," Reyes said of the merchandise at her stall, where dozens of bright-colored floral skirts, dresses and blouses swayed in the wind one breezy afternoon.

Reyes said she has been selling the clothes about two or three years ago. She started with just a few blouses before business began to pick up and customers started to request items.

Blanca Caishpal offers similar clothing at her specialty dress shop, Novedades Blanqui, on Sebastopol Road in southwest Santa Rosa. She started carrying the clothing after seeing a growing interest.

"It has to do with television. All of a sudden, movie stars started wearing them," she said while showing off a black dress with multi-colored flowers embroidered along the neckline and a large peacock on a bottom corner.

Women purchase the dresses for special occasions, including college graduations, said Caishpal, who has owned the shop for 11 years. A lot of students from Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University have come into her store for the dresses and blouses, she said.

The clothing typically is made with "manta," a natural cotton commonly used by Mexico's indigenous because of its affordability and availability, said Anthelma Acevedo de Arellanes, a Windsor resident and clothing designer. Each village or region has its own unique embroidery, she said.

Originally from Oaxaca, she's been adding design elements traditional to her state to her formal wear. She's added embroidery typical of Oaxaca to gala dresses made from chiffon and charmeuse — a vision she's had for years.

Latinas aren't the only ones buying huipiles. Caishpal said Anglos also are drawn to the vivid colors and detailed hand-made embroidery on the huipiles, which Frida Kahlo often wore and depicted herself wearing in paintings.

While she's a respected figure, the clothing's growing popularity has little to do with Kahlo and more to do with honoring one's roots and ancestors, said Maria Aviña Patiño, a Roseland Elementary School counselor who holds a master's in counseling with a pupil personal service credential from SSU. She's done presentations on education and mental health throughout Sonoma County and the Bay Area.

"Frida used to dress this way, but it came from the indigenous people," she said.

At school and throughout town, she's always seen wearing huipiles, adelitas and rebozos — large, colorful shawls. Sometimes, she said, people stop her to ask why she's wearing a "Frida dress" and if there is a Mexican festival going on. She takes those opportunities to educate people about her homeland.

"If I don't dress like that, I don't feel like myself," said Aviña Patiño, a native of Jalisco, Mexico. "We have to be proud of where we come from."

It's a message she delivers to her students, particularly those who are immigrants. Seeing her dressed in traditional outfits also has motivated some students to wear theirs to school.

Mariana Martinez first started wearing the huipil when she was an undergraduate student at Sonoma State. Now as a Chicano and Latino studies professor and Santa Rosa Junior College board trustee, they've become part of her regular attire.

"It was a consciousness, reclaiming who I am — the brownness," said Martinez, who's always on the hunt for a beautiful huipil. Although they're becoming more widely available in the Bay Area, she sometimes buys them online or friends pick them up while in Mexico. She also finds them at Latina professional conferences. Martinez attributes their popularity to the accessibility.

The Outnet Sale Has the Best Designer Deals You'll See All Week

If you're looking to score big on your favorite designers, now is the time to hit up the online luxury outlet, TheOutnet.com. Starting today, you can shop its Summer Clearance Sale and choose items from over 350 designers including Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Jason Wu, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander Wang and more, all for up to 85 percent off.

Amazing, right? We know.

You can find everything from clothing and shoes to handbags and accessories but you have to act fast – the hottest items are already selling out and every minute counts towards scoring your favorite designer pieces.

We've already added a few must-have styles to our shopping carts, such as a Proenza Schouler shirt dress and a romantic Emilio Pucci lace blouse. Scroll down to check out these and more designer deals we're scooping up before they're gone.

Modern Shirt Dress

This modern shirt dress is a fresh take on the ultimate summer dress style.

Embellished Pumps

Dress up any outfit with these party pumps. Pair them with your favorite jeans on the weekend or a sexy slip dress for a special occasion.

Pleated Maxi Skirt

This gorgeous metallic emerald maxi is perfect for any occasion. Pair it with your favorite crop top and statement earrings for summer or sweater and booties for fall.

Statement Earrings
These turquoise and blue earrings already have us planning our next summer soiree.

Lace Blouse

The delicate lace and voluminous sleeves make this romantic blouse a must-have.

Satin Box Clutch

This satin and acrylic box clutch is the ultimate wedding season accessory.

5 New Beauty Supplements That Will Help You Look and Feel Better

It's 2017—and while kombucha, bone broth, and medicinal mushroom tonics are currently as common as a morning latte, there's one throwback wellness staple that's making a cool comeback. A new wave of nutritional beauty supplements is taking the market by storm, targeting skin health, hair sheen, and even eye strength. And although they may rely on science-backed ingredients and high-quality extracts, they look nothing like their clinical predecessors. Instead, they arrive in sleek glossy packs that are more likely to be stocked at a discerning beauty boutique—where you can shop them alongside your favorite lipsticks or lash-volumizing mascaras—than the local health food store.

"Everyone wants to look better faster," says New York City nutritionist Robin Barrie Kaiden, M.S., R.D. of the desire to pop a single pill that can fast-track results. And while she cautions that "there is no quick fix"—supplements should be part of a 360 degree approach to a healthy diet and lifestyle, and taken under the supervision of a doctor—there are research-tested ingredients that may contribute to the big picture. Here, five of our favorite supplement blends for the months ahead.

THE AGE-DEFYING SKIN FIX
German molecular scientist and celebrity dermatologist Barbara Sturm's Skin Food is designed specifically to combat the visible signs of skin aging, thanks to one hero ingredient. Purslane, a superfood compound developed in collaboration with doctors at the University of Miami, helps fight inflammation while activating the body's own "youth enzymes." Additional ingredients like glucosamine (which boosts hyaluronic acid production), Japanese Knotweed Root Extract (which is packed with anti-aging Resveratrol), and high-quality antioxidants round out the complex, which promotes the skin's ability to maintain its best elasticity, texture and tone.

THE STRESS-BUSTING BLEND
Gwyneth Paltrow's buzzy line of Goop vitamins, formulated in conjunction with Clean Program founder Dr. Alejandro Junger, have cheeky names. But the ingredients in the wellness brand's "Why Am I So Effing Tired?" formula are no joke. The mix aims to combat adrenal fatigue, increase energy levels, and diminish stress with a combination of Vitamin B, Omega 3's (derived from anchovy, sardine, and mackerel) a Viviscal nd ancient Ayurvedic herbs like bacopa, amla, and holy basil.

THE SCREEN-VISION SAVER
Surfing Net-A-Porter, scheduling catch-up time with friends, and ordering dinner in a matter of minutes from your Smartphone makes for efficient multi-tasking, but it may also contribute to screen-strained vision. With the average person spending up to ten hours a day in front of a screen, opthamologists have seen a surge of complaints ranging from blurred vision to light sensitivity. In an effort to combat the damaging free radicals that lead to macular degeneration, Occugard's Blutein Protection supplement combines antioxidants like lutein, which helps to filter high-energy blue light, and vitamin A to boost allover eye health. Kaiden also suggests clients turn off electronics an hour before bedtime to let the eyes rest from a day of technological stress.

THE GOOD HAIR DAY GUARANTEE
The hair growth supplement Viviscal is as common backstage as lash-plumping mascara these days, thanks to legions of supermodel testimonials. Now, celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, whose clients include Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian West, is launching a Hollywood-bound supplement for dry, brittle, or thinning hair. Ouai's Dry Hair pack promotes shine, hydration, and prevents breakage with a mix of vitamin E, amino acids, and biotin. Arriving in a compact silver foil sheet, they're sure to fit into even the tiniest of It-Girl clutches.

THE NEW SLEEPING PILL
While there are a few dietary modifications that may help you get a good night's rest, Perricone MD's Sleep Booster aims to distill sleep maximizing vitamins into a single pill. "Magnesium and melatonin can promote relaxation," explains Kaiden of the supplement's key ingredients. Also in each little ampoule: Extracts of ashwagandha, an adaptogen that has shown promise in helping the body cope with anxiety.

Bridal Chain Alfred Angelo's Bankruptcy Just Turned Into A Disaster

When bridal gown chain Alfred Angelo closed all of its stores suddenly last month, brides across the country began freaking out. For weeks, customers have had no idea if they would get the gowns and bridesmaid dresses they'd already paid for, or if refunds were even possible. On Thursday, the company finally posted an update to its website with bad news: If you haven't already received your dress, it's not happening.

"The Chapter 7 Trustee greatly regrets the upset that Alfred Angelo’s July 14th bankruptcy filing has caused its customers," reads the statement on AlfredAngelo.com. "While we have been successful in obtaining customer records and delivering many dresses and accessories for customers all over the country, even after the bankruptcy filing date, it has now become apparent that the logistical and financial strain of fulfilling each and every open order makes continuing that course of action no longer possible. Thus, to the extent any order has not been fully delivered to a customer, it shall have to remain unfilled."

Employees at Alfred Angelo's 60-plus stores didn't know about the bankruptcy until a conference call on Thursday, July 13, so they had been selling gowns — or the promise of gowns — up until that moment. That day, the Palm Beach Post reported that the employees of the company's headquarters in Delray Beach, FL had left their office building carrying boxes and personal belongings. Many store workers, facing imminent unemployment and unsure about their last paychecks, reportedly worked late into the night on Thursday, trying to get what dresses they could to the brides who had bought them. On Friday, July 14, Patricia Redmond, an attorney for Alfred Angelo, told Michigan's WZZM that they were filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy and working on the details of liquidating assets. She didn't make any promises, but her email appeared on the "closed" signs on many of the stores.

This statement, however, makes it seems as if they have delivered all the dresses they ever will. It advises customers who believe the company still owes them money to fill out a proof of claim form to submit to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The link they include for doing so was not working at the time this story was published.

The silver lining in all this: Women are back on Twitter and Facebook, offering up their used gowns to brides affected by this mess.

Reformation Relaunches A Permanent Petites Line

Sound the online shopping alarm: Reformation has officially revived its beloved "Don't Call Me Cute" Petites Collection — and this time, it's here to stay.

The O.G. offering first launched as a limited one-off capsule back in early 2015; the second, now permanent, iteration scales down the labels famous L.A. Cool Girl aesthetic into a crop of shortie styles, offering sustainably-produced formal attire and farmers' market wear in equal measure. The selection features everything from wedding dresses to denim, with plenty of the open-back sundresses and jumpsuits we've come to expect from Reformation. And, true to its name, each piece is designed to make smaller framed ladies look good — not just cute.

The collection's sizing is traditionally petite, designed for women 5'4 and under with dress and pant sizes ranging from o to 12. Reformation's clothes are typically fit on models between 5'6 and 5'10 — by finally creating pants with 23" inseams, shorter women nab some cropped flares that are actually cropped.

In a press release, Reformation heralded the permanent addition of a petites line as one step in a larger size expansion. "Our customer base is growing (no pun intended) and we don’t want to let anyone down. Because none of our girls should miss out. So in our quest to make sure women of all shapes can wear Ref (and look damn good doing it) we decided to bring back the petites collection."

A future full of flirty dresses and midi skirts available in all sizes is looking bright. The Petites Collection is available now online, which you can get a preview of ahead.