Cakewalk: The Poster Reveal

In the heart of London, Bollywood's eternal Dream Girl Hema Malini unveiled the poster of her elder daughter Esha Deol Takhtani's first short feature film Cakewalk. Directed by debutant Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Abhra Chakraborty, the film depicts life of a chef Shilpa Sen, played by Esha Deol Takhtani. Produced by Dinesh Gupta, Shailendra Kumar and Aritra Das, the film will be released worldwide in August. Incidentally this will be India's first short film.   

Hema Malini unveiled the life size poster of Esha, at Montcalm Hotel in London on 31st May, in presence of media and delegates. The event had been organized by media magnet Nari Hira and Magna Publishing from India.   

The poster has been exclusively shot by fashion photographer Suman Nandi, while Esha has been styled by Kareen Punjwani and the poster designed by Ekta Bhattacharya.   

This 22 minute Hindi short film, marks Esha's return to Bollywood after marriage and motherhood. Produced under the banner of Assorted Motion Pictures and SS1 Entertainments, the film also stars television heartthrob Tarun Malhotra and noted Bengali actress Anindita Bose and also marks Bollywood debut of Siddharth Chatterjee, known for his role Topse in Satyajit Ray's Feluda - thriller series.   

Cakewalk has been written by Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Chandrodoy Pal, while the music has been composed by Shailendra Sayanti. The title track of the movie has been rendered by Rupali Jagga and Shailendra Kumar. Cinematography by Pravatendu Mondol, the background has been scored by Prajna Dutta.   

India's first Power Brand Film Journalist and biographer of Hema Malini's authorised biography Beyond the Dream Girl, Ram Kamal Mukherjee makes his debut as filmmaker in Cakewalk. Ram Kamal received many prestigious awards as veteran Bollywood journalist and as an author in India. He worked with Pritish Nandy Communication for almost 12 Hindi feature film as Vice President. Cakewalk has been shot entirely in Kolkata.   

The film deals with an issue that most women across the globe will relate, mostly women from Asian countries. "I always wanted to work with Esha because she is a powerhouse of talent, and I would give entire credit to her for bestowing faith in me and my team," says director Ram Kamal Mukherjee.   

Producer Aritra Das from Assorted Motion Pictures says, "It's definitely an honour for me, Shailendra ji and Dinesh ji, to get this privilege to showcase the first look of our maiden venture to people in London. Hema ji is a legend and we have grown up watching her films. It's definitely a dream come true for all of us to have 'Dream Girl' amongst us."

We wish Ram, Esha and the entire cast of Cakewalk all the very best. 

Stardust Achievers Awards 2018

Friday 1st June 2018 saw acclaimed Stardust Magazine host the Stardust Achievers Awards 2018. 

Held in the heart of London, at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, Mayfair, the elegant awards ceremony honoured and celebrated Indian achievers, of various categories, from around the globe. 

The glitz and glamorous affair, was a soaring successful, with high profiled celebrities and personalities, of the U.K, in attendance. Stealing the show, was Bollywood's First Female Superstar, Vyjayanthimala Bali and Bollywood's Dreamgirl, Hema Malini. 

Bollywood actress and producer Esha Deol was also present, looking stylist and sophisticated as always. 

The prestige awards also welcomed Veteran Bollywood director, JP Dutta and daughter and Bollywood producer, Nidhi Dutta. 

They were joined by the cast of Paltan, Arjun Rampal, Sonu Sood, Luv Sinha, Harshvardhan Rane and Gurmeet Choudhary.

Congratulations to all the winners of their well deserved award.

IMATS London 2018

The home and haven for every make-up artist, make up lover and appreciator of all things creative, the IMATS harbours it all!

The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show, better known as IMATS, is the largest celebration of make-up artistry. Hundred and thousands of make-up artists, make up lovers, exhibitors and enthusiasts flock together, from all over, as the four-day event allows Industry  all come to discuss, display and collect the best the industry has to offer. 

Make-up pros from fashion and film (including Oscar, BAFTA and Saturn award winners) provide education and demonstrations at IMATS, and new products often debut there. 

IMATS also features a Make-up Museum and the Battle of the Brushes student make-up competitions, where international make-up students race to create winning looks.

This year was no different with a vast range of Master Classes, Talks and Workshops on, along with live demos happening across the entire event. To name a few, the range included:

*Lighting for Makeup Artists101© workshop, by two-time Emmy-nominated make-up artist Sara Seidman Vance. 

*Kat Von D Masterclass: Behind The Veil, with Kat Von D Beauty’s bridal expert Tara Buenrostro. 

*Masterclass: Art and Make Up in Fashion, with Lan Nguyen-Greali.

*The Muagrapher Experience with Roque Cozzette and Fidel Gonzales.

*Surreal Make Up Illusions with Mimi Choi.

*Darkest Hour Discussion with prosthetic make-up supervisor David Malinowski.

*Punk Beauty Demo by Emily Clayton.

*Celebrity Glow Up with Danny Defreitas.

We were were fortunate enough to speak to both Dean Rudd, Director of Artistry Mac Makeup and Terry Barber, Director of Makeup Artistry Mac Makeup, who shared the journey into the industry, their thoughts on current make up trends and much more. 

An inspirational, aspiring and humble lady, we spoke to Mimi Choi on how she decided to change careers from Education to Arts, her thoughts on overcoming fear and her personal Make Up tips and tricks. 

We also caught up with Zukreat Nazar, Celebrity Make-Up Artist, who spoke about what being at IMATS London meant to her, her story and journey from working on Make Up Counters to becoming a YouTube Sensation and then launching her own Make Up range!

We would also like to thank all those who have provided us with a "Review Goody Bag." We look forward to put your products to test and seeing if they are true to their word:

Nic and Kate: Peaches and Cream

https://www.fabulousmakeup.co.uk

Zukreat Nazar: Artist of Makeup

https://artistofmakeup.com

Miri and Yoni: Donna Belle 

http://donnabella.co.uk

Liberty: RLG Cosmetics 

https://uk.rlgcosmetics.com

Watch their interviews, where they share their personal journey into the industry, talk about what they have planned for the future and their thoughts on the current fashion trends, on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FabAsiamagazine

Written by:

Sheena Sedani

IMATs London 2018: Say ‘I Do’ to the Return of the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) to Olympia London: May 17th-20th 2018

Say ‘I Do’ to the Return of the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) to Olympia London: May 17th-20th 2018

"Education and versatility are key to a career in make-up artistry, and IMATS London provides that in abundance." 

Dynamitez are extremely excited to be invited to IMATS London 2018, the annual International Make‐Up Artists Trade Show, which is almost upon us and this year’s event is to be the biggest and best yet!

Michael Key, is an Emmy Award-winning Make Up Artist, whose credits include much of the Star Trek franchise, (The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager), along with Jingle All the Way, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Coneheads, to name a few. In 1996, Key started the Make-Up Artist Magazine and the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show, (IMATS), in 1997 to connect Make-Up Artists worldwide, providing them with resources, networking opportunities and inspiration.

Established in 2002, IMATS London gives you the tools you need to grow as an Artist in theater, film, TV, fashion and editorial. Classes often range from age-make-up applications and red-carpet glamour to body painting and beards. The IMATS has now grown into the make-up industry’s premier trade show, with six events staged around the world every year in London, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Atlanta, and Vancouver.

A professional, a student or just someone who has a pure love, passion and attachment to the world of Make Up Artistry, IMATS provides the perfect platform and  opportunity to source and sample a diverse range of products, experience demonstrations and the education from expert industry leaders. Oscar, BAFTA, and Saturn award-winning professionals can be found delivering masterclasses, such as how to perfect age-makeup applications, red-carpet glamour and body painting, while new products are often showcased and sold for the first time.

All eyes will be focused on beauty at IMATS London. Watch the royal wedding on a large TV screen; discover the latest make-up products; discuss the latest techniques; learn tips and tricks from top artists; see incredible demos; enjoy beautiful body-painting works; shop with amazing discounts; and so much more!  

Professional make-up artists and enthusiasts will get a chance to experience the excitement of this year’s IMATS London surrounded by brands such as Kat Von D Beauty, Kryolan Professional Make-up, Royal & Langnickel Brush Mfg., M.A.C. Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Urban Decay, NYX Professional Makeup, Nars, Bdellium Tools, Inglot and many more.  

A wealth of knowledge and experience from industry leaders will be shared with those seeking to improve their skills. Don’t miss artists such as David Malinowski, co-winner of this year’s Oscar, BAFTA and Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Award for his work on Darkest Hour; Lan Nguyen-Grealis, renowned artist, author and beauty editor of Phoenix magazine; Einat Dan, a multiple award-winning make-up artist whose work has appeared in Vogue, Elle, Posh, InStyle, Maxim, Tatler and other publications; the Kat Von D Artistry Collective, and many more amazing artists and leaders.  

International students will race to create winning looks and take home cash and prizes. Battle of the Brushes themes this year are Wildwood Warrior for beauty/fantasy and Victorian Emporium for character make-up. 

Royal & Langnickel will sponsor this year’s beauty competition.  Additional speakers to be confirmed.

Produced by Make-Up Artist magazine, IMATS is also held annually in Los Angeles; New York; London; Toronto; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Atlanta. For more IMATS and make-up industry updates, connect with IMATS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Visit http://imats.net/2018-london/ for tickets, timing and more information.

Rocking the Runway: London Fashion Week 2018

London Fashion Week 2017 saw a striking success with the debut of Stories from Morocco and this year followed suit with the Stories from Arabia showcasing the Middle East and North Africa's most defining Designers, as the Catwalk displayed their passion, creativity and skilled crafts through their collection. 

Described as 'Arab's largest Platform for emerging and established Designers, showcasing at London Fashion Week', Stories of Arabia rocked the runway at London Fashion Week 2018, with fashion veterans, social media wizards and industry experts warmly welcomed eight razzing designers fill the runway with their creativity and talent, at the De Vere Grand, Connaught Rooms, in the heart of London. 

Guests, Invitees, Press and Media were welcomed by the team and guided to the Media Room, where they were able to have their Make Up and Henna done and enjoy the luxuries available. 

Founder and CEO, Jalila Elmastouki, spoke about the inspiration behind Stories from Arabia being, to bring back the artisanship, skills and beauty of the Middle East and North Africa's traditional embroideries, with a Western flavour. The Show celebrated the skills and talents of the Designers, as we saw hand-tailored, customised and bespoke pieces which had brought to life Elmastouki's vision of traditional pieces recreated into contemporary pieces. 

                               

Elmastouki spoke about the resounding success that London Fashion Week 2017 saw, with the Moroccan Designers, that she wanted to open the opportunity to all the Arab countries and bring to stage the wonderful women skill set, whilst highlighting that the Arab women are equal, artist and inspirational, not orthodox and oppressed. 

Stories from Arabia featured eight elite Designers from the Middle East, North Africa, the Gulf and the United States of America. The team of talent includes Bassma Boussel, Ahmed Albalushi, Ghita Lahrichi, Maysoon Alshami, Laila Aziz, Velvet Abaya and Raghda Tapponi.

Elmastouki says “It is my mission to share with the world the Arab identity and its perception to a foreign audience, Stories From Arabia creates that bridge between Arabia and the Western World to change the way people think about the region and to support Arab designers by making their work accessible to a British audience.”

Bassma Boussel's collection takes it's influence from the stylings of world famous musician, Michael Jackson, taking on the traditions of techniques from Morocco. Boussel says "This collection means a lot to me as it took a whole year to make all of the designs. I put a lot of love into it. London Fashion Week was a dream for me and I am so excited that it’s coming true, I have a mixture of pride and fear as it’s going to be a new experience for me. And hopefully that it’s going to be the best ever!”

Lahrichi's First Love Collection, inspired by the jumpsuit, says "I am telling my story in this collection. From the basic jumpsuit to the bridal one. Every piece represents all the elements I cherish the most: from my favourite Moroccan technic to the embroidery design. The right balance between tradition and modernity” – as the modernity represents the jumpsuit, and the tradition is the attachment to my origins.”

Aziz talks about the vision behind her Kayat Collection, saying “I got my inspiration from Moroccan art. The colourful Moroccan patterns and bright colours inspired me the most when I was creating this collection. Every piece is unique due to all the dresses being handmade with extensive embroidery and metal draping. Every dress has its own storyline – where it all starts with the raw materials. This collection definitely means a lot to me since it represents my roots. I am Moroccan and Dutch so you will see two very different worlds coming together within my designs.” 

Abaya's vision behind her collection, A Velvet, Velet World stems from her "designing each piece with love and passion. We have used different textiles such as crepe, lace and velvet embellished with sequins in cool shades of pastels. I always make sure that my designs are elegant diverse and reflect our region. The variation of styles all tells a story."

Following on from a smashing and successful show, Stories from Arabia then hosted a posh and pronounced Penthouse Party, with an exquisite Araian theme at the Connaught Rooms, to celebrate their successes. 

A huge Congratulations to Elmastouki and entire team behind Stories from Arabia on achieving their vision and showcasing such a vibrant, skilled and creative team of talent!

Thank you London Fashion Week 2018 and Stories from Arabia for inviting Dynamitez to provide the Press & Media coverage at the Stories From Arabia Fashion Show Catwalk.

                              Mucho Pyaar :o) x