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FROM THE EDIT ROOM OF SPRING, SUNSHINE AND SPIRITUAL RETREATSON COVER Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, On a more colourful note, Holi is Everything that’s wonderful…. sang here! Before you get ready to drench Lesley Gore and we couldn’t agree yourself in a bucket of chemical co- more. Spring is here! And we suggest lours, look for environment friendly you are bring out the swimsuits, options. They will not harm your packing picnic baskets with your surroundings and do a world of good loved ones and making the best to your skin and hair. Holi is also of the warm sunshine and cool a celebration of warding away evil winds while it all lasts. Glamping or and many regions of India celebrate glamorous camping is the trend of the festival by lighting bonfires. So the year; think offsite camping with if you haven’t made any conscious a luxurious setting. Another trend lifestyle changes this New Year’s Eve, which is catching on is Voluntarism this could be right time to do so and – voluntary tourism where families adapt some positivity for the rest of with kids opt to bring in a sense of the year. purpose and social commitment. Sign up for one of these or go Speaking of lifestyle, in this edition explore some more bizarre travel we feature Kosha Yoga Co, a brand trends. which brings sustainable and visual- ly stunning yoga mats. We also talk If you are the kind who loves yoga, about AtHomeDiva by QuikrEasy then the International Yoga Festival which offers beauty and styling is right around the corner. The services in the comfort of home – Festival is going to commence in perfect to pamper yourself post-holi Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of India and give your skin the much needed with yogis from over 30 countries ex- care. Do check our sections ‘New pected to turn out. If culture is what Launches’ and ‘Trending Now’ for you want to experience, combine the latest in lifestyle and write to us it with travel and head to Mizoram. if you like the curated features. You’ll be just in time to catch the Chapchar festival which celebrates Until next time…. the oncoming of spring with music, dance and much merry. Meanwhile, do engage with us on our social media platforms at facebook.com/whatsbrandnew; twitter.com/whatsbrandnew; instagram.com/whatsbrandnew; www.whatsbrandnew.com Fanzart started as a stroke of genius when the founder Anil Lala was renovat- ing his own home and looking for something unique in the market. The rest as they say is history and now Fanzart is the market leader for designer fans. Their slogan – ‘Designer Fans for designer homes’ resonates with what the brand offers – uber-luxury fans for every kind of interior and need.
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NEW LAUNCHESCARATLANE BRINGS WONDERLAND BELTS BY WILLIAM PENNCaratLane, India’s leading omni-channel jeweller brings Wonder- William Penn brings belts which areland. It is their latest kid’s collection which is inspired from the wild. must-haves. Narrow belts from WilliamIt features birds, fishes and animals that are enamelled in vibrant Penn are a great match with formal trou-shades. Featuring 15 adorable animal characters, this collection is a sers, chinos, dark denims or shorts. Widefusion of lively colours that catch the eye. belts are the best accessories for light denims and cargos. Brightly-colouredFind: CaratLane.com or white shoes are best worn with anPrice: `13,000 onwards elegant black belt. Find: williampenn.net What’s BRAND Price: `7995 onwards New? From scrumptious spreads to luxury designer wear… Check out this carefully curated pick of things that are new! FLIPKART FOOTWEAR CLUB EPIGAMIA ARTISANAL CURD Flipkart brings the Flipkart Footwear Club. The Flipkart Epigamia brings Epigamia Artisanal Curd, India’s Footwear Club is the perfect shopping destination for first lactose-free curd. This newest addition is footwear enthusiasts. It brings a wide range of styles for aimed to the 70% of the Indian population that is every occasion from classics, casual, performance shoes lactose intolerant i.e. cannot digest dairy products. to flip flops. It also offers the widest selection in casual Epigamia’s ambition is to give curd a contemporary, wear with sneakers, espadrilles, loafers and open shoes. healthy makeover that will improve gut health and Find: flipkart.com ease digestion. Price: on request Find: bigbasket.com8 Price: `70
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FITTECH COLLECTION BY LENSKART.COM QUIRKY HOME DECOR BY URBAN PATTANGLenskart.com brings the Fittech collection. The lightweight range is Urban Pattang brings products that will takecrafted by combining three collections - Vincent Chase Air, John Ja- you back in time to the good old days whencobs Slim and John Jacobs Titanium. The all new Fittech range retains everything had a tinge of Indian-ness to it. Funky,the comfort and prescription accuracy of the lenses and eliminates quirky and colourful, the new launches fromthe bulky and cumbersome feeling. Urban Pattang has products that are inspired byFind: lenskart.com/ traditional Indian art forms. Each product thatPrice: on request you see has been conceptualised and tailored in a manner that makes them unique. Find: urbanpattang.com Price: On request MANNA KADAR BRINGS GLO ILLU- MINATOR Manna Kadar brings Glo Illuminator. The incandescent highlighter can be used on the face and body to create a beauti- ful “Glo”! Formerly known as Sheer Glo, the newly re-formulated, Glo Illuminator lights up your skin giving it an all over radiance. Mix with foundation or wear alone to provide a luminous glow for all skin types. Find: fabbag.com/manna-kadar-glo-illumi- nator.html Price: `5730BODY LOTIONS BY BATH BOMBS BY MISSA BELLAAVEENO Missa Bella is about skin care products derived most-Aveeno brings you a ly from natural sources. Experience the most aromat-range of body lotions ic bath bombs and mani/pedi bombs you will everenriched with oats for get your hands on. Feed your skin with moisturisingnaturally beautiful skin. and colourful bath fizzes and mani fizzes. The brandOats is great for the also makes cuticle oil for your nails and cuticle.skin because it contains Find: engrave.in/missa-bellafive vital nutrients like Price: `130 onwardsvitamins, proteins andenzymes. They help x1x5xmaintain a healthy skinbarrier, lock-in moistureand prevent dry skin. Thelotions are clinically prov-en to improve the healthof skin with significantimprovement.Find: aveeno.comPrice: `850 onwards
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15 SAMAROAH - A VEGETARIAN DELIGHT Jagmohan and Seema Bhutada bring the trending new restaurant Samaroah. The restaurant serves traditional Indian vegetarian fares from different regions in fine dining environment. The meal starts with a tiny portion of sweet called Manwar, followed by soup, appetisers and other meal options. The restaurant has focused on various regions of India, making specialities of those regions, a part of the menu. Source: franchiseindia Find: samaroh.in/ 16 xxx RICH FEAST BY PRATAAP SNACKS Indian snacks food company, Prataap Snacks has entered the category of sweet snacks market through its wholly owned subsidiary. It presents the new brand ‘Rich Feast’ with the first product - Yum Pie. The product is a three-layered snack with sponge cake, flavoured jam, and chocolate. With this, the brand will now get into a bigger macro-snack category from only being a salty snacks player. Find: franchiseindia30
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19 GREEN COFFEE BY GREEN BRREW Green Brrew brings its trending green coffee in prepackaged form which can be mixed in water to make a hot or cold beverage. Green coffee is ‘raw’ coffee which hasn’t been roasted. Coffee beans are green before they are dried and roasted into dark brown beans which we recognise. Coffee contains two very important pharmacologically active compounds- caffeine and chlorogenic acid. Source: businessinsider Find: greenbrrew.com 20 xxx SNACK & PROTEIN BARS BY YOGA BARS Yoga Bars brings health bars which contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oil or chemicals. The founders share, “Our story started a few years back - when we started working. We started inventing snacks that showed off health’s tastier side. Our goal was straightforward - Use only simple wholesome nutritious ingredients. The bars packed more nutritional benefits than most alternatives in the market.” Find: yogabars.in32
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WBN LOVESAyurvedicAromatherapyVedaearth, a skin care and wellness ayurvedicaromatherapy brand brings its very first spa lounge. Anupama Shivacharya speaks to the founder Vedaearth blends the age-old started making products for myself skin tone and glowing skin. The concept of Ayurvedic traditions and and Vedaearth was born.” Under-eye oil is fast selling too and healing essence of aromatherapy. is great for dark circles and The brand brings products which The Clientele puffiness.” are 100% vegan, cruelty-free, with no animal byproducts, no harsh Vedaearth is for anyone who is The Spa Lounge chemicals or parabens looking for gentle and effective skin care products. They are based on Vedaearth Lounge is Bangalore’s Brand Beginnings ayurvedic aromatherapy and the first Vegan Ayurvedic brand’s expertise lies in blending Aromatherapy Spa and Salon for Vedaearth was started by nature’s best active ingredients to women. Most of the products used mother-daughter duo Divya and give you the maximum benefits. at the lounge are specially created Asha Dinesh about a year ago. Divya in-house. At the Vedaearth Lounge shares “It all started with my own The Hotsells you can experience services which need for skin care products which are meant for skin, hair and body. don’t affect my sensitive skin. Most When enquired about the products out in the market irritated best-selling products, Divya The Experience my skin which made me turn answers, “One of our most popular aromatherapy and its uses. I soon products is our Anti Pigmentation The Vedaearth Spa Lounge is face pack which helps get an even located in Jayanagar, the heart of38
the city. As I entered, I noticed the décor, done up in white 39 and brown, with shelves loaded with Vedaearth products. I am greeted by the receptionist who confirmed my appointment and introduced my therapist to me. I chose the Deep Detox Massage designed to drain out the toxins from the body and provide relief from fatigue, stress and pressures everyday of life. The massage started with a steam session for 10 minutes which ensured that I get maximum benefits from the massage oil. This also helped open my pores, which in turn allowed the massage oil to be absorbed better. Post the steam, the trained therapist started the session with warm massage oil – tea tree, cardamom and patchouli oils. The massage oil is prepared in-house with finest quality of steam distilled essential oils. This particular combination is known for its anti-depressant, antioxidants and healing properties. The therapist informed me that she would be using a combination of massage movements designed to detox and de-stress the muscles. She started with a light feet massage, working her way up towards my legs, waist, shoulders and arms, checking every few minutes if I was okay with the pressure applied. She smoothened away the restrained knots and tight spots, paying attention to my shoulder area which had been troubling me. The gentle soothing rhythmic massage strokes accelerated the lymphatic drainage system of the body and promoted body’s natural self-cleansing process. After a relaxing 60 minutes, she wiped away the oil and led me to the shower room. She handed me a clean robe, towel and a bar of soap which was prepared in-house and was designed to keep the skin moisturised. The spa session ended with a relaxing shower and a glass of hot water. The therapist informed me that drinking hot water would help get rid of the toxins in my body post the massage. The whole experience was energizing and left me in a happier state mentally, emotionally and physically. GOOD TO KNOW Address: Vedaearth Lounge - Spa & Salon, #57, 1st Floor, 18th Main, 36th Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041 Timings: 10am to 8pm Contacts: 08049586097 Where to shop of products: vedaearth.com Cost - Salon Services: `500 to `2500 Products: `300 to `800xxx
WBN LOVES Organic All The Way Love Organically brings Ayurveda-inspired skincare products for toddlers and their family. Anupama Shivacharya talks to the founder Love Organically is the country’s first She would order in products from all and doctors, combined with family range of skincare products for little over the world to see if they were skin-nutrition secrets, proved that ones and their families that are free making a difference to her son’s skin. botanicals offer unique skin from aggressive ingredients like Even though some had the desired benefits. She researched on what sulphates, parabens and GMOs. The effect, it got difficult and expensive Ayurveda had to offer about the brand uses only the best natural and for Deepshika to constantly source holistic properties of herbal extracts, organic ingredients sourced from them from across the globe. fruit extracts and essential oils for farms across the country. Their vision healthy skin. was to bring skincare which This motivated her to experiment combined feeling good and doing with a large number of natural Clientele good – for us and the earth. ingredients and the results on her little one’s skin were almost Love Organically caters to anyone Brand Beginnings instantaneous. She started making older than 18 months. her own creams, portions and Stepping into motherhood made recommended them to her friends The USP Deepshikha Deshmukh, Founder, and family. It was a success with Love Organically, think deeply about repeat orders coming in and this led Each ingredient used in the products the components that went into her to create her very own label. has a special functionality; some skincare products for children. She hydrate the skin, while some pamper, wanted organic skincare products for Her in-depth study and consultation some help you and your little one her toddler son but discovered that with a host of experts including sleep better. Each product is crafted most ‘natural’ products use Ayurvedic specialists, naturopaths with a specific purpose and comes unnecessary, synthetic ingredients. with a mild fragrance.40
The recyclable packaging uses FSC certified paper, which 41 ensures viable sourcing and vegetable ink for printing using renewable resources. Glass-free bottles are made with safe materials, keeping little ones in mind and none of the products are tested on animals. Love Organically also strives to make the lives of farmers and children across the country better through fair trade, community initiatives and sustainable partnerships. Profits from the sale of every product go to Snehwan, a non-profit organization that works to create an inclusive learning environment for marginalised children of drought affected farmers. The Journey When asked about the journey, Deepshika shares “This entire process urged me to learn about natural preservatives and drove me to read close to 350 articles over the course of five months. It was only after two years of product research and development, discussions with Ayurvedic doctors and many naturopaths that we hit a home run! Our first product took six months, over three dozen formulations, and 12 prototypes.” Hot Sells Neem and Calendula Miracle Body Butter is a fast seller because it helps calm, repair, nourish and nurture even the most delicate skin. The Pure Honey Body Wash and Pure Honey Nut & Butter Body Lotion are quite popular too. The Experience Coconut & Hibiscus Nourishing Hair Oil – This oil came with cooling benefits and gentle cleansing properties of coconut and hibiscus. It is great for frizzy dry hair as both the ingredients have moisturising properties. After one use, it left my hair relatively softer and shinier. Neem & Calendula Miracle Body Wash – The body wash came with a soothing, refreshing fragrance of Neem. The regenerative properties of these miraculous herbs fight to heal, protect and nurture even the most delicate skin. My sister who has relatively sensitive skin tried it and found it to be gentle and mild. Mogra Luminous Glow Body Moisturizer - Used across cultures for hundreds of years, mogra is known to both relax and uplift with its hydrating, restorative properties. The product is highly moisturizing and is great for winter weather. It made my skin soft and supple after use. GOOD TO KNOW Where to shop: https://loveorganically.in Cost: `750 to `1200xxx
WBN LOVES salon at home AtHomeDiva by QuikrEasy offers a full range of beauty and styling services including hair, skin, make-up and special AtHomeDiva packages. It caters to on-demand salon needs of women at their homes. It is a mobile and web based platform that helps customers offers beauty and styling book trained and certified stylists. services in the comfort Brand Beginnings of home. Anupama Shivacharya signs up for an Quikr entered into the beauty services segment post acquisition of Gurgaon based home beauty services Salosa which it experience rebranded as AtHomeDiva in July 2016. Later, Quikr also acquired Zapluk and StayGlad. The Clientele AtHomeDiva caters to women customers, who tend to postpone their salon time for multiple reasons like their never-ending household tasks, pregnancy related fatigue and the unwillingness to step out after a hectic week of work. The USP AtHomeDiva boasts of a team of certified and reliable stylists. The stylists get professional training to ensure that high quality beauty services are provided consistently.42
The Journey The Experience AtHomeDiva is present in six metro L`Oreal Hair Spa cities and the number of services The hair spa started with the beautician combing my hair to make it free of delivered by the team of trained and knots and portioning into sections for easy application. Post that, she used professional stylists is increasing a brush to apply the conditioner onto my hair thoroughly. After every day. While there is a high application, she gave me a head massage and back massage for two repeat rate, what’s even better is that minutes. This helped increase the blood flow to my scalp which promotes the average transaction value is stronger healthier hair growth. increasing steadily for repeat users. Lotus Professional Natural Glow - Skin Radiance Facial Popular Services The facial started with cleansing with Lemon and Turmeric cleansing milk which came with astringent, antiseptic properties. This was followed The pre-bridal and bridal services Orange Peel & Alpine Salt face polish which helped get rid of toxins, deep are seeing a surge in demand, this cleansed the pores. This also acted as the scrub because of the salt wedding season. These include free granules. The procedure ended with a steam session, and removal of white consultation, customized packages and black heads. Post polishing, the therapist used Wheatgerm Oil & and services provided by Honey Nourishment Crème to massage my face and neck with upward handpicked beauty experts who and outward strokes to increase the firmness of the skin. The relaxing specialize in bridal makeup and massage was followed by Frujuvenate face pack which came with the services. Manicure, pedicure and goodness of fruits and nourishing, hydrating properties. The last step was waxing are also popular services that the application of Cocomoist moisturising lotion. many customers avail. Manicure - Pedicure AtHomeDiva services can be booked Estrella Professional Detan Manicure and pedicure started with the using the app or website. Once the beautician soaking my feet and hands in water. She then deftly proceeded booking is confirmed, a trained to get rid of my nail polish, clipped, shaped and buffed away at my nails. stylist is allotted to go to the She used the cuticle remover to push back the cuticles and clipped them consumer’s house at the requested where needed. This was followed by a two minute hand and foot massage. time slot. The services are available in Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Chennai, GOOD TO KNOW Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune. How to book: www.athomediva.comxxx Cost: Depends on the service 43
WBN LOVES Eco-friendly Yoga Mat-e Kosha Yoga Co brings sustainableand attractive yoga mats and blocks to yoga enthusiasts According to the Vedas, we are all foundation of features, utility and aspires to bridge the gap that exists in made up of several sheaths enclosing compassion. the Indian yoga mat market between each other. Each of these layers is functionality, quality, aesthetics and known as a Kosha, at the core of which Brand Beginnings value. lies the “Atman” or Soul. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, When enquired about how the idea Clientele practicing yoga can help quieten the fell into place, Alok Jayakar, Founder, chaos and connect to your Atman. speaks, “About a year ago, my wife The products are made for yogis of all Kosha Yoga Co. strives to support its was in the market for a yoga mat. She kinds: aspiring, beginners, regular, customers on this journey by bringing realized that she had to choose from advanced, professional, and the like. to them specially curated, gorgeous, slippery, synthetic PVC mats that Kosha Yoga Co helps motivate yogis to and sustainable products. disintegrate within a month’s usage or get on their mats every single day and thick, foamy mats that offer a elevate their practice to new levels. The brand offers high quality yoga distrustful grip and a shaky balance. “Some of our customers are so taken mats and yoga blocks with a unique The third option – coarse jute mats by the prints they use it as a rug in blend of functionality and aesthetics, were known to leave the user with their living rooms!” shares Alok. a first in the Indian market. Staying friction burns and bruises. Each of true to the essence of Yoga, the these options were only available in The USP products are responsible towards generic solid colours.” both: the environment and local The mats are made from a communities. The products look The luckless hunt for a yoga mat, combination of natural tree rubber stunning and are designed on a solid eventually planted the seeds of Kosha base and plush microfiber top surface. Yoga Co. Through this label, Alok Due to the natural properties of44 rubber, the mats provide superior
traction and don’t shift, fold, slip, or Ahimsa or non-violence is one of the them has been insightful and curl. The microfiber surface is sweat most important and relevant yoga instrumental in the makings of Kosha absorbent, which means that you will teachings in today’s day and age. The Yoga Co. That being said, Kosha Yoga not slip on your mat no matter how brand honours Ahimsa by minimizing Co. is still a young brand and there sweaty your practice gets. the business’s impact on the are miles to go. The best is yet to environment, empowering local come.” There is no fear of blisters and friction communities, through product burns because the plush surface is designs. Hot Sells skin-friendly. They are free from latex, silicone, toxic glues and PVC ensuring The brand resonates with like-minded The mats are available in five that they don’t aggravate any allergies individuals who are mindful of the colourful prints – Flamboyance, and are odour-free. environment and society. Foliage, Bird of Paradise, Parliament, Functionally, the mat is suitable for and Tessellate. All five designs have The yoga blocks are made out of Pilates and floor exercises too. been equally well-received by people. natural cork and are a useful yoga prop for practitioners at all levels. The Journey GOOD TO KNOW Unlike the commonly available foam blocks, cork blocks are sturdier and The current yoga zeitgeist is inspiring Where to Shop: www.koshayoga.co more durable. They are free of and the glue that holds it together is Cost: Mats – `3499 chemicals, made from natural the yoga community. Alok speaks, materials, and 100% eco-friendly. “The journey has given me the Block – `999 opportunity to connect with membersxxx of this tight-knit community. Each of 45
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