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International Artist Liu Bolin Exhibits a Special Creation at “Art Bengaluru 2014”

“The Invisible Man” performs live in India for the first time.

Bangalore, India, 27th August, 2014 — In a mesmerising display of performance art, renowned camouflage artist, Liu Bolin, vanished into his painting to craft yet another indelible memory at Art Bengaluru 2014. Showcasing his work in India for the first time, the artist created an installation titled “Charger Series – Peony No. 2” and also put up a live performance for the inauguration of the Art Festival, where he emerged from a Magazine Rack. South India’s biggest Art Festival, Art Bengaluru’s 5th Edition is being held at The Collection at UB City, Bangalore from 21st to 30th August, 2014.

Beijing-based artist, Liu Bolin, uses art as a medium to comment on society and repressive social norms. His best known photo series, “Hiding in the City”, took form in November 2005 when the Beijing city management demolished Suo Jia Cun – Asia’s largest international artist village and Liu Bolin’s home. As a silent protest to this event, Liu Bolin started his now legendary series Hiding in the City, which has spread beyond China countries like France, Italy & U.S.A.

Art Bengaluru began in 2009 as a quest to encourage & develop a thriving community of artists & art connoisseurs in Bangalore. Each year, the festival puts forth new art concepts for its audience; this year the event has scaled new heights with Bolin’s engaging performance at the inauguration. The Opening Night saw this talented artist blend into rows of shelves lined with magazines.

Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Corporate Communications – Prestige Group, Founder – Sublime Galleria and Conceptualizer & Organizer – Art Bengaluru said, “We are honoured to have an artist of the caliber of Liu Bolin at Art Bengaluru who will unveil an exclusive creation for the event. Each year Art Bengaluru aims to get bigger & better and this time we have reached a new level with the artworks & artists, which will place the festival on the global art map. I urge all of you to join us in celebrating these unique creations of art which are displayed at the festival.”

Speaking about Art Bengaluru, Artist Liu Bolin said, “Art Bengaluru is an incredible platform for artists to display their works. Over the years, the organisers of this festival have done their best to promote & support artists from diverse backgrounds and it is a pleasure to perform & showcase my work in India for the first time at Art Bengaluru.”

Another work of art by Bolin, which has held the audience captive, is his installation the Charger Series which has originated from the artist’s dissatisfaction towards material possessions. This work of art shows cell phone chargers plugged into steel forms of the human body. The cell phone charger serves as an indicator of the boundless desires of human beings.

Artist Bolin explains the concept, “As we carry more and more burdens on our shoulders, we are gradually pulled away from the essence of life. In my work, the variety of brands, styles & sizes of the chargers demonstrates the diversity of life while also exhibiting the traces of human desire. As functional objects become unusable, they perfectly represent the unappeasable nature of human desire.”

A form of social commentary, Bolin’s artworks warn audiences of impending disasters caused by human overindulgence.

About Art Bengaluru:
Art Bengaluru, one of the most reputed Art Festival’s in India, has been created to showcase a wide spectrum of art forms and provide a platform for artists (both Indian & International) to exhibit their works.

Launched in 2010, Art Bengaluru began with a vision to promote works of art and cultivate a thriving art community in the city. The First Year of Art Bengaluru saw 15 Galleries across the city participate in the week-long festival that also screened a series of Short Films, in addition to an Art Competition for Children. The Second Edition featured 15 Art Galleries from across the country with the highlight being the inaugural Luxury Art Auction. The Third Edition showcased 15 top National & International Art Galleries, a Children’s Art Competition, Workshops, Speaker Sessions and the iconic International Art & Luxury Auction. Each year, the festival strives to rise a notch higher than the last, and in 2013 the much-awaited event saw over 100 National & International Artists showcase a diverse collection of artworks while the Auction saw on block works of celebrated artists such as M.F. Hussain, S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza, amongst others. The Fourth Edition also introduced Berserk – a unique Arts Conference for Children in addition to the trademark activities.

About Art Bengaluru 2014:
Riding on the success of the last four editions, Art Bengaluru returns with its 5th Edition. Presented by The Collection at UB City in association with Sublime Galleria, the 10-day event, from the 21st-30th of August, features a host of talented artists & leading Art Galleries from across India & the world.

This year, Art Bengaluru seeks to recreate and celebrate the Renaissance Period – an era of intellectual and artistic revival, inspired by a renewed study of Classical literature and art – with the theme of European Art History. The event is showcasing 13 top galleries including one from New York & Vietnam.

Christel House India, engaged in providing free education, nutrition & healthcare to impoverished children in Bangalore, have created an exclusive installation by students from their High School, based on the Renaissance theme for the event.

Gracing the event was Padma Shri Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, renowned Santoor Maestro, who put up a special performance at The Collection at UB City, on Sunday, 24th Aug 2014 at 6pm.

Also a part of Art Bengaluru is ‘Berserk 2014‘ – a 3-day Residential Art Conference for children which aims to motivate, inspire and facilitate children, between 8-14 years of age, to discover and pursue their artistic talents.

For more information on ‘Art Bengaluru 2014’ please visit http://www.artbengaluru.in

About Sublime Art Galleria:
Sublime Galleria, located at UB City, is India’s first Sky Gallery founded in 2009 by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group. Having tied up with several successful exhibitions in the past, Sublime has become a brand to reckon with among art lovers. It brings in a regular contingent of eminent art experts & rising artists.

This reputed space is on a mission to further the cause of the arts and also place itself as a dynamic crucible for the next generation to develop and showcase their talent. Sublime reaches out to upcoming artists and offers them a platform to showcase their talent and make their body of work accessible to the art loving community of Bangalore.

Sublime Galleria has promoted the works of several artists across categories. Some examples of the mélange of work exhibited at Sublime in the past include ‘Genesis’ by Simran KS Lamba – a unique presentation of Mixed Media Artwork in Coal Tar, ‘Crossroads’ – a unique celebration of Fine Art by four leading artists – G. Subramanian, Gurudas Shenoy, Jasu Rawal and Milind Nayak.

Sublime Galleria has earlier showcased the works of Aamina Shazi, Amit Sharma, Anoop H., Ashish Parmar, C.P.B. Prasad, Devanshi (Tina), Farah Ahmed, Kalabhakesari, Manoj Masand, Pallon Daruwala (Established Artist), Pragya Jain, Priyanka Gupta Agarwal, Rupesh Patrick, Shukla Chowdhury, Simran K.S. Lamba, Soraya Taher Merchant, Srividya and Tala Afsin.

For Further Information Contact:
Urmila Biswas
Mob: +91 98860 99736
Email: contact@marchingantsllp.com
http://www.artbengaluru.in

The Renaissance Period Comes Alive with ‘Art Bengaluru 2014’

The 5th Edition of one of the most reputed Art Festivals to be held in Bangalore from 21-30th August 2014.

Bangalore, India, August 06, 2014 — The stage is set for ‘Art Bengaluru 2014‘ – one of the most reputed national art festivals in India. The 5th edition of this annual art soiree is all set to bring the Renaissance period alive in Bangalore with the theme for this year being European Art History. This festival, which is one of The Collection at UB City’s & Sublime Galleria’s annual proprietary events, is a celebration of art, culture and luxury. Art Bengaluru which started in 2010 is South India’s biggest art festival, which brings a mélange of artwork and artists from across the country as well as from abroad, under one roof. Art Bengaluru 2014 begins on 21st August 2014 and will continue till the 30th of the Month.

Every year, Art Bengaluru becomes bigger and better but this year’s edition is on a truly international scale. The art festival will showcase 13 top galleries including one from New York, one from Vietnam, apart from presenting one of China’s most popular artists, Liu Bolin and his work, for the first-time ever in India.

Also known as “The Invisible Man”, Bolin’s art has been showcased in museums across the world. Bolin will be exhibiting the now legendary “Hiding in the City” series – photographic works that began as performance art in 2005, apart from unveiling a creation that he’s working on exclusively for Art Bengaluru 2014.

Speaking about Art Bengaluru, Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Corporate Communications – Prestige Group, Founder – Sublime Galleria and Conceptualizer & Organizer – Art Bengaluru said, “This year’s theme is the Renaissance period in European Art History, which is considered one of the richest eras for art, invention, culture & science. This period marks the beginning of new thinking, patronage and most importantly, the rebirth of classical art. Art Bengaluru, over the past 4 years, has attempted to increase art appreciation in the city and encourage fresh thinking, new ideologies pertaining to art and its mediums. Bangalore is home to some of the most liberal minds in the country and this celebrated event aims to carve a niche for Bangalore on the global map of Art & Luxury. The journey with Art Bengaluru this year will be both informative as well as a delight for the senses. I invite each and every one of you to make this event a success with your participation.”

About the Theme:
The 5th edition of Art Bengaluru aims to reflect upon the Renaissance period, one of the most prominent art periods in Europe, by highlighting some of the best works of art from around the world. The Collection at UB City, this year, will be transformed into a haven of European Art, giving us a glimpse of the past, by bringing alive the Renaissance period. The rich chapters of European Art History will be the inspiration for the décor, theme and installations within UB City, whose architecture already resonates an international theme. With mashaal lighting, a frame entrance, the Colosseum as the backdrop for the evening’s entertainment, the festival is all set to transport one back in time to one of the most enriching eras of European Art, showcased by a life-size book on the various famous paintings, junk art of paintings and an enormous scroll with information on the era.

The word ‘Renaissance’ is a French word meaning rebirth and refers to the revival of art and culture in Europe after the Middle Ages and to the actual revolution, focused around one of the city-states of Italy, Florence. This revolution was the resurgence of creative study and the glorification of artists, painters and sculptures. Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci & Raphael were some of the famous artists from this period.

Visit the website for more information: www.artbengaluru.in.

Opening Night:
As always, Art Bengaluru 2014 will commence with a grand Opening Night that will introduce the theme of the festival. The Chief Guest, celebrated artist, Mr. Krishnamachari Bose, will be creating an installation, based on the theme of Renaissance, exclusively for the Inauguration. His artwork titled ‘No-Thing/Nothing’ seeks to build on the extremities and the subtleties that are prevalent in one’s life. The evening’s entertainment will include unveiling of the installation, along with an awe-inspiring dance performance, which will bring the era alive for its audience.

Galleries at Art Bengaluru 2014:
Several reputed International & National Art Galleries are participating in the festival this year, including Klein Sun Gallery (New York), Vietnam Street Gallery (Vietnam), Nature Morte (Delhi), Latitude 28 (Delhi), Progressive Art Gallery (Delhi), Gurukala Gallery (Delhi), Art Salon (Delhi), Art Houz (Chennai), Asian Art House (Hyderabad), Christel House (Bangalore), iSpace Art Gallery (Bangalore) & Purple Turtles (Bangalore) among others.

Artists at Art Bengaluru 2014:
Several reputed artists are showcasing their work at this year’s festival including R.B. Bhaskaran, S.G. Vasudev, Jaykumar G., A.V. Illango, Alphonso Arul Doss, Athiveera Pandian, C. Douglas, Gopinath, Vijay Pichumani, Asma Menon, Benitha, Premlatha Seshadri, Reena Kallat, Raghu Rai, Abhijeet, Raghunath Sahoo, Oinam Dilip, Steven Gandhi, Paramesh Paul, Prasenjit Sengupta, Gautam Mukherjii, Sekhar Roy, Gurukinkar Dhang, among others.

Artists at Sublime Galleria:
During this festival, Sublime Galleria will showcase well-known artist, Mohan Vijaya Raghavan’s latest collection. An artist who draws inspiration from Renaissance Art & Architecture, Mohan’s style is influenced by classical and rock music. His travels around the world have played a key role in expressing his views and beliefs through his art. Mohan’s work – be it portraiture, still-life, streetscapes & landscapes – has been displayed in galleries the world over.

For Further Information:
Urmila Biswas
Mob: +91 98860 99736
Email: contact@marchingantsllp.com
URL: http://www.artbengaluru.in

A Master’s Stroke, Strokes of Life as seen by Five Different Artists

A collection of artworks of five distinguished artists broadly centered on their individual perceptions of life, at Sublime Galleria.

Bangalore, India, February 19th, 2014 — Single digit temperatures may not be much fun, but an art approach can bring much warmth to the life. Come February and the art aficionados of Bengaluru are going to be treated with an art exhibition that seeks to celebrate the numerous hues of life in all their complexities.

Presenting 5 well-established Artists under one roof this February! Gallery ArteQuest, a fledgling corporate venture in art from Mumbai and Sublime Galleria, the only destination for exclusive Art pieces in Bengaluru, will host ‘A Master’s Stroke‘, a collection of paintings of five distinguished artistes on a wide range of themes broadly centered on their individual perceptions of life and its vicissitudes at Sublime Gallery.

Aelay Laxman portrays the spiritual robustness of the Telangana villagers, his own people and their tenacious resistance against the relentless incursion of modernity in their brittle lives that they neither appreciate nor stand to benefit from. The statuesque figures of these men and women, contorted within their own setting, seems to convey Aelay’s acute dismay at the steady marginalization of the values and sentiments cherished by these simple folk.

Amit was born in Hooghly Chinsurah (West Bengal) in 1973. Even as a child his first love was art. It was the primary objective of his life. The scintillating, pristine, rustic beauty of rural Bengal inspired him to take the brush at a very tender age. Amit speaks of his style as “…a new semi-realistic technique of texturing with the realistic play of light and shade.” Amit carefully blends the two forms of ancient Indian art and individualizes his innovative style. In a nut shell, his paintings let the viewer re-examine the threshold between illusion and reality, between waking and dreaming.

Rachana has many solo shows to her credit and has participated in art camps in India and abroad. Her imagery is often treated with a strong ‘photo-realistic’ rendering; appear cheerful, uncomplicated and purely painted with adroit sense and contemplation. Having been reluctant to irony, despondency, ingenuity; her paintings evoke joy of the present moment that she lives in. Her works are the visual palette for speaking to the world about the unspeakable. The ability to communicate through the visual senses has been around since the beginning of human kind and will continue as long as our species exists.

Ramesh Gorjala’s dense drawings on canvas are full of colors, figures and stories, mainly from Indian mythology, such as Hanuman, Shiva and Vishnu. A modern take on the famed Kalamkari tradition, his signature style of blending texts with images lends his canvas an enchanting visual appeal.

T. Vaikuntam, born in Karimnagar District of Andhra Pradesh in 1942, he completed his Diploma in Painting from the College of Fine Arts and Architecture, Hyderabad in 1970. He received a fellowship from Andhra Pradesh Lalit Kala Academy to study painting and print making at the M.S. University at Baroda from 1971 to 1972. Vaikuntam is specifically known for his very vibrant paintings of seductive ideal ‘Telangana Woman’, ornately dressed and magnificently distorted with flow of lines. Vaikuntam employs textile prototypes and jewellery embellishments to give life to his two dimensional imageries.

Each of these five artistes has developed their unique language of expressions and thematic preferences. Nonetheless, between them, they bring out the protean faces of life on their canvas in ways that often appear exaggerated or grotesque but never lacking in empathy.

About Sublime Galleria:
Sublime Galleria, located on the 8th Floor Sky Bridge of UB City, is India’s first Sky Gallery, founded by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group. Known for its encouragement and support of the fine arts and the performing arts, Sublime holds exhibitions showcasing the talents of not only famous artists but also of up-and-coming artists.

Strongly believing in the need to these artists, Uzma Irfan founded Sublime Galleria to help provide a platform for them to exhibit their work. She believes that fine art is an integral part of our rich culture and we should strive to keep these art forms vibrant and accessible to society.

Sublime Galleria has promoted the works of several artists across categories. Here’s a complete list of the artists that have earlier showcased their works at the gallery – Aditi Babel, Alok Utsav, Amina Shazi, Amit Sharma, Anoop H., Aparna Ganesh, Ashish Parmar, C.P.B. Prasad, Devanshi (Tina) Agarwal, Dnyati Wagh, Elena Renee Pereira, Farah Ahmed, G. Prakash Nayak, Harsha Jagasia, Jayanth B. Hubli, Joseph Cairns, Kalabhakesari, Karthik Poojappa, Manoj M. Masand, Milind Nayak, Pallon Daruwala, Pradeep Kumar D.M., Pragya Jain, Pramod Kumar Mohanty, Priyanka Gupta Agarwal, Raju Terdal, Ramesh Terdal, Ruchika K.C., Runa Biswas, Rupesh Patrick, Seshu Kiran G.S., Shraddha Rathi, Shukla Chowdhury, Simran K.S. Lamba, Sonu Mulchandani, Soraya Taher Merchant, Sripad Kulkarni, Sudeep Mukherjee, Sujata Sah Sejekan, Suman Purushotham, Swati Pasari, Thota Tharrani and Vijit Pillai.

Press & Media Contact:
Ms. Urmila Biswas
+91 98860 99736
contact@marchingantsllp.com
http://www.sublimegalleria.com

‘Trousseau Week 2013’ off to a Grand Start

Haute Couture Fashion Show kicks-off the 10-day long wedding festival at UB City, on till 1st Dec ’13.

Bangalore, India, November 25, 2013 — The 4th Edition of ‘Trousseau Week’, South India’s most-awaited event for brides and grooms to-be, started with a bang on Thursday – 21 November 2013. The Grand Opening Night witnessed the cream of society being present for the event. The crowd at The Collection, UB City was seen dotted with the well-known faces of many celebrities, socialites and fashionistas who were enthralled by the evening’s entertainment. The evening commenced with an Haute Couture Fashion Show by one of the leading choreographers in the country today, Show Director – Marc Robinson. Reputed models like Deepti Gujral, Candice Pinto, Navneet Kaur Dhillon and Showstopper – Parvathy Omanakuttan from Mumbai and Delhi, showcased the latest in bridal and groom wear from some of the most sought-after global luxury brands. The high-end brands participating in the Fashion Show included The Collection, UB City’s in-house brands like Turquoise & Gold, Shimmer, Avirate, Kimaya, Corneliani, Hackett and Minawala apart from Chola and AS Motiwala from Mumbai. The highlight of the Fashion Show was the Finale, which featured the Showstopper in one of Tarun Tahiliani’s exquisite creations complemented by AS Motiwala’s ethereal jewellery. At intervals between the Fashion Show, ‘Natura’ in association with ‘Natya Nectar’ presented aerial acts. The artistes who were specially flown-in from Delhi for ‘Trousseau Week’, created magic leaving the audience spell-bound with their daring acts mid-air.

Uzma Irfan – Conceptualiser & Organiser, Trousseau Week and Founder, Sublime Galleria said, “We are overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm received for ‘Trousseau Week 2013’ and want to thank each and every one of you for making this event such a huge success.”

This year’s theme is Emerald Green and every aspect of the venue, The Collection, UB City was decorated to complement this theme and add to the elegance and beauty of the event. ‘Trousseau Week 2013‘ aims to provide the best of wedding couture, wedding planners, designers, wedding photographers, banquets, tourism boards and international & national luxury brands, all on one platform. The 10-day long wedding extravaganza will be on till the 1st December 2013.

LOUNGES AT TROUSSEAU WEEK 2013:
* Tarun Tahiliani (Designer – Wedding Couture)
* Chola (Men’s Ethnic Couture)
* Delhi Art Salon (Pakistani Designers/Gifting Ideas)
* Krafted Knots (Wedding Planners)
* 3D Design & Décor (Wedding Planners)
* WOW Weddings (Wedding Planners/Destination Weddings)
* Taj Group of Hotels (Banquets, Venues & Destination Weddings)
* Ferns & Petals (Floral Decorations)
* Amande (Cakes/Patisseries)
* Bite Me Cupcakes (Cupcakes)
* Villeroy & Boch (Ceramics)
* Harman (Electronics)
* Pro FX (Electronics)

IN-STORE ACTIVITIES:
Many of the international and national brands as well as the restaurants/lounges within The Collection, UB City will have in-store activities during Trousseau Week 2013. For details of the special offers during this period, download Trousseau Week 2013 Offers.

SPONSORS FOR THE EVENT:
* Co-Sponsor: AS Motiwala
* Supported By: Prestige Group
* Hospitality Partner: Oakwood Premier Prestige
* Beverage Partner: Deva
* Events Partner: Phase 1
* Official Consultant: Touchstone Consulting
* Radio Partner: Radio Indigo

About Trousseau Week:
Conceptualized by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Prestige Group & Founder, Sublime Galleria in 2010, Trousseau Week is a one-stop solution for all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs. Trousseau Week, which has grown to become a landmark annual event, was also awarded the ‘Biggest Fashion Event of the Year’ by Deccan Chronicle in 2011. You could visit the official website for more information – http://www.trousseauweek.com.

For further information:
Urmila Biswas / Lakshman Babu
Mobile: +91 98860 99736 / +91 98457 06155
Email: urmilabiswas@gmail.com / babu.lakshman@gmail.com
http://www.trousseauweek.com

‘Trousseau Week 2013’ Brought to you by The Collection, UB City and Sublime Galleria

An extravagant Wedding Festival that offers the best of Fashion, Luxury and all things Bridal!

Bangalore, India, November 20th, 2013 — The countdown to Trousseau Week 2013 has moved into the final 48 hours. Get ready to be dazzled by one of the most eagerly awaited Wedding Events of the year, as the organizers bring together under one roof some of the biggest & best names in the Wedding Industry. The fourth edition of this 10-day long wedding extravaganza kicks off on the 21st November and goes all the way until the 1st December 2013 at The Collection, UB City. So, all you brides and grooms to be, mark your calendars for this is your chance to choose from some of the most exquisite apparels, accessories and wedding services to make your wedding a surreal affair.

Uzma Irfan – Conceptualiser & Organiser, Trousseau Week and Founder, Sublime Galleria adds, “Indians today are well-travelled and have immense global exposure. As a result, they are extremely well aware of the latest trends in fashion and designs. With a rapid increase in the disposable incomes of a larger section of the population in India today, dream weddings are not limited to celebrities any longer. Most urban couples who are planning to tie the knot are doing everything within their means to get the best of venues, designer wear, hospitality, etc. to make their special occasion a memorable one. At ‘Trousseau Week‘, we attempt to provide all this and more under one roof, with the help of some of the best brands in the market.”

This year’s theme is Emerald Green and every aspect of the venue, The Collection, UB City will be decorated to complement this theme and add to the elegance and beauty of the event. ‘Trousseau Week 2013’ will provide the best of wedding couture, wedding planners, designers, photographers, banquets, tourism boards and international & national luxury brands, all on one platform.

The event will commence with a Grand Opening Night, which will witness an Haute Couture Fashion Show by one of the leading choreographers in the country today, Marc Robinson. The best international and national models from the Fashion fraternity will showcase the latest in bridal and groom wear from some of the most sought-after global luxury brands. The high-end brands participating in the Fashion Show include The Collection, UB City’s in-house brands such as Turquoise & Gold, Shimmer, Avirate, Kimaya, Corneliani, Hackett and Minawala apart from Chola and AS Motiwala from Mumbai. The Finale of the Fashion Show will feature the Showstopper in world-renowned Fashion Designer & Wedding Couturier, Tarun Tahiliani’s exquisite creation complemented by AS Motiwala’s ethereal jewellery.

Tarun Tahiliani’s much sought-after collection will also be on display through the 10 days of the festival. Those interested in meeting him personally to create bespoke wedding ensembles for their special occasion can take a prior appointment.

Another major attraction of this event will be the launch of AS Motiwala’s latest collection ‘ASM SHIEKHA’ in Bangalore. ‘Shiekha’ is an Arabic word, denoting ‘Princess/a lady with elegance and poise’. Only the best materials have been used to create each piece of this collection (VVS clarity F-colour Diamonds/brilliant cut Diamonds, Colombian Emeralds, Burmese Rubies, South Sea Pearls and Radiant Cuts, among others). Most of the pieces are hand-made and it has taken over 600 hours to achieve the design, casting, setting and final finishing of the product. AS Motiwala will be showcasing this new & exclusive collection at Sublime Galleria from 22 to 24 November 2013.

LOUNGES AT TROUSSEAU WEEK 2013:
* Tarun Tahiliani (Designer – Wedding Couture)
* Chola (Men’s Ethnic Couture)
* Delhi Art Salon (Pakistani Designers/Gifting Ideas)
* Krafted Knots (Wedding Planners)
* 3D Design & Décor (Wedding Planners)
* Wow Weddings (Wedding Planners/Destination Weddings)
* Taj Group of Hotels (Banquets, Venues & Destination Weddings)
* Ferns & Petals (Floral Decorations)
* Amande (Cakes/Patisseries)
* Bite Me Cupcakes (Cupcakes)
* Villeroy & Boch (Ceramics)
* Harman (Electronics)
* Pro FX (Electronics)

IN-STORE ACTIVITIES:
Many of the international and national brands as well as the restaurants/lounges within The Collection, UB City are planning in-store activities during Trousseau Week 2013. For details of the special offers during this period, download Trousseau Week 2013 Offers.

SPONSORS FOR THE EVENT:
* AS Motiwala – Co-Sponsor
* Prestige Group – Supported By
* Oakwood Premier Prestige – Hospitality Partner
* Deva – Beverage Partner
* Phase 1 – Events Partner
* Touchstone Consulting – Official Consultant
* Radio Indigo – Radio Partner

About Trousseau Week:
Conceptualized by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Prestige Group & Founder, Sublime Galleria in 2010, Trousseau Week is a one-stop solution for all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs. Trousseau Week, which has grown to become a landmark annual event, was also awarded the ‘Biggest Fashion Event of the Year’ by Deccan Chronicle in 2011. You could visit the official website for more information – http://www.trousseauweek.com.

For Further Information:
Urmila Biswas | Lakshman Babu
+91 98860 99736 | +91 98457 06155
urmilabiswas@gmail.com | lakshman.babu@prestigeconstructions.com
http://www.trousseauweek.com

The Collection, UB City and Sublime Galleria present the 4th Edition of ‘Trousseau Week’

The ultimate one-stop wedding solutions destination for all brides and grooms to be.

Bangalore, India, October 18, 2013 —Trousseau Week‘, South India’s most-awaited event for brides and grooms is back with its 4th Edition. The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria presents this annual forum, a haven that provides all the elements to make your dream wedding a reality.

‘Trousseau Week 2013’ will be on from 21 November to 01 December 2013. The 10-day long wedding festival will provide all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs under one roof, with the help of some of the trendiest international and national luxury brands in the world today.

Uzma Irfan – Conceptualiser & Organiser, Trousseau Week and Founder, Sublime Galleria adds, “Indians today are well-travelled and have immense global exposure. As a result, they are extremely well aware of the latest trends in fashion and designs. With rapid increase in the disposable incomes of a larger section of the population in India today, dream weddings are not limited to celebrities any longer. Most urban couples who are planning to tie the knot are doing everything within their means to get the best of venues, designer wear, hospitality, etc. to make their special occasion a memorable one. At ‘Trousseau Week’, we attempt to provide all this and more under one roof, with the help of some of the best brands in the market.”

This year’s theme is Emerald Green and every aspect of the venue, The Collection, UB City will be decorated to complement this theme and add to the elegance and beauty of the event. ‘Trousseau Week 2013’ will provide the best of wedding couture, wedding planners, designers, photographers, banquets, tourism boards and international & national luxury brands, all on one platform.

The event will commence with a Grand Opening Night, which will witness a Haute Couture Fashion Show by one of the leading choreographers in the country today, Marc Robinson. The best international and national models from the Fashion fraternity will showcase the latest in bridal and groom wear from some of the most sought-after global luxury brands. The high-end brands participating in the Fashion Show include The Collection, UB City’s in-house brands like Turquoise & Gold, Shimmer, Avirate, Samsaara, Kimaya, Corneliani, Hackett, Minawala and Diani Jewels, apart from AS Motiwala from Mumbai.

One of the biggest highlights of this event is participation by world-renowned Fashion Designer & Wedding Couturier, Tarun Tahiliani who will be presenting his much sought-after, distinctive wedding collection at ‘Trousseau Week 2013’. Those interested in meeting him personally to create bespoke wedding ensembles for their special occasion can take a prior appointment.

Another major attraction of this event will be the launch of AS Motiwala’s latest collection ‘ASM SHIEKHA’ in Bangalore. ‘Shiekha’ is an Arabic word, denoting ‘Princess/a lady with elegance and poise’. Only the best materials have been used to create each piece of this collection (VVS clarity F-colour diamonds/brilliant cut diamonds, Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, South Sea pearls and Radiant Cuts, among others). The most exclusive materials have been used, and therefore to maintain the opulence and rarity of each creation, this collection has been restricted to only a limited number of pieces. 18kt White, Yellow and Pink Gold have been used to craft this ethereal collection. Most of the pieces are hand-made and it has taken over 600 hours to achieve the design, casting, setting and final finishing of the product. AS Motiwala will be showcasing this exclusive collection from 22 to 24 November 2013, at Sublime Galleria.

AS Motiwala Fine Jewellery, recently reinforced its leadership position in the market by winning several coveted awards this year – ‘Luxury Retailer of the Year’ at the Economic Times Retail Awards 2013, ‘Global Achievers Award’ at the Asia Pacific International Awards 2013 and ‘The Editors’ Choice Award’ & ‘The Jury’s Choice Award’ for the ‘Diamond Vivaah Jewellery of the Year 2013 – All India’ at the Retail Jeweller India Awards 2013.

Lounges at Trousseau Week 2013:
The wedding festival will feature lounges dealing with all aspects of a wedding, including:
• Wedding Planners
• Wedding Venues/Destination Weddings
• Carriers (Airlines)
• Wedding Packaging/Gift Wrappings
• Indian Traditional Bridals
• Wedding Trousseaus (Luggage Accessories)
• Wedding Photography

Sponsors for the event:
Deva Wines is the official wine partner for the event.

About Trousseau Week:
Conceptualized by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Prestige Group & Founder, Sublime Galleria in 2010, Trousseau Week is a one-stop solution for all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs. Trousseau Week, which has grown to become a landmark annual event, was also awarded the ‘Biggest Fashion Event of the Year’ by Deccan Chronicle in 2011. You could visit the official website for more information – http://www.trousseauweek.com.

For further information:
Urmila Biswas / Lakshman Babu
Mobile: +91 98860 99736 / +91 98457 06155
Email: urmilabiswas@gmail.com / lakshman.babu@prestigeconstructions.com