ELITE MODEL LOOK 2017

Modelling is not just a hobby anymore. It’s a serious career option. The modelling world is constantly evolving and today there are enormous opportunities for models. There has never been a better time than now, to get noticed by the top International modelling agency and live your dream of becoming an international model. Max brings this opportunity to your door step by collaborating with Elite Model Look, a contest that will help streamline career paths for aspiring models. This is the fourth year of the contest in India. For the past three years, Max has been nurturing and guiding young models who want to make it big on both Indian as well as International runways.

A dream come true…

For the 34^th consecutive year, Elite is organizing the most prestigious modeling contest in the world offering thousands of girls and boys (between the age of 16 and 22), the opportunity to achieve their dreams and follow in the footsteps of top models such as Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Gisele Bündchen, VittoriaCeretti, Constance Jablonski, Benjamin Benedek, Matthew Bell and Serge Rigvava.

A unique springboard to integrate the modelling universe…

Max Fashion and the Elite team are touring India (Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai and Goa) with 07 Castings that will take place from 16^th July to 19^th August 2017, aiming to offer a maximum of opportunities for girls and boys to participate in the most renowned modelling contest and become a part of the world’s most prestigious agency.

The perfect combination of professionalism, elegance and beauty…

At the end of the Regional Castings, selected contestants will participate in the National Casting that will be held on 30th August at Mumbai. The winners are not only selected based on their photogenic qualities, their personality and their natural beauty but also for their potential to correspond to current fashion trends. At the end of the National Casting, the Elite Model Look jury will choose contestants who will participate at the Grand Finale at Goa on 15^th September. The ultimate goal is to win a place in the prestigious Elite Model Look World Final and to secure a 2 year contract with the Elite agency worldwide.

To take part in one of the Elite Model Look castings, applicants must be -

• Female between the ages of 16 and 22 - At least 5’7 in or 172cm tall

• Male between the ages of 16 and 22 - At least 6’ or 183cm tall

If the candidates are under eighteen, they must bring a parental authorization letter with them to the casting. The girls should have as little make-up as possible and wear something close fitting such as skinny jeans or leggings and a t-shirt. Male applicants should wear something close fitting such as skinny jeans, a t-shirt and no cap or hat.

Casting Dates -

16th July – Hyderabad – Forum Sujana Mall

23rd July – Bangalore – Phoenix Market City

28th July – Delhi – DLF Promenade, VasantKunj

6th August – Kolkata – Salt Lake

9th August – Pune – Max Store, Phoenix Market City

12th August – Mumbai – Infiniti Malad

19th August – Goa – Mall De Goa

For more details visit – http://www.elitemodellook.com/in/en/home/index.htm

About ELITE

Founded in 1972, Elite has decades of insider experience and an incontestable awareness of emerging fashion industry trends around the world.  Elite Model Look, its prestigious model selection process, reflects this keen insight.  Elite represents thousands of models across the globe through its exclusive network of over 30 agencies. It was the first major modelling agency to have representation in the five continents and to open a Chinese office, in Shanghai in 2012. A glance at Elite’s diverse roster of models over the years confirms the agency’s preeminent position in the business.  It propelled the careers of Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Gisele Bündchen, Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen, guiding them on the path to supermodel success. It has also championed the likes of Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner, Adriana Lima, Tao Okamoto, Guinevere Van Seenus, BehatiPrinsloo, Lindsey Wixson, Caroline Trentini, Liu Wen, Magdalena Frackowiak, Josephine Skiver, FeiFei Sun, VittoriaCeretti, GretaVarlese among countless other internationally known faces. Along with its women’s division the Group represents some of the industry’s most recognizable men, such as Mark Vanderloo, Noah Mills, Alex Lundqvist, Tony Ward, Arthur Kulkov, Garrett Neff, Mark Cox, AlessioPozzi, Benjamin Eidem, Tobias Torensen, Florian Luger, Marlon Teixeira, Diego Fragoso, Richard Biedul, Tony Thornburg and Janis Ancens, through its international men’s divisions.

To learn more, visit www.elitemodelworld.com.

About ELITE MODEL LOOK

Elite has an unparalleled ability to scout promising new faces across the five continents. The Elite Model Look competition, created in 1983, is the sole contest that provides aspiring models of all backgrounds with the opportunity to approach the fashion world in a professional setting, and kick-start their careers. Elite is the only model agency in the world to have such a successful scouting tool as Elite Model Look. Managed entirely in-house, it is the most influential and professionally respected contest in the industry, making Elite stand out from the crowd. Icons such as Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gisele Bündchen, Constance Jablonski, FeiFei Sun, Ming Xi, SigridAgren and in recent years top models as Pauline Hoarau, VittoriaCeretti, Greta Varlese, Ruth Bell, Benjamin Benedek, Matthew Bell and Serge Rigvava were all discovered by the Elite Model Look contest and propelled to fame.​

To learn more, visit www.elitemodellook.com.

About MAX FASHION

Max is a leading fashion brand, now available online at MaxFashion.com and on Android & IPhone apps offering customers a one-stop shop for clothing, accessories and footwear needs for the entire family. Max, a fashion brand of Landmark Group has pioneered the concept of ‘Latest fashion at great prices’ in the country, thereby offering the discerning shopper a vast choice with international fashion & quality. It offers apparel, footwear & accessories that are of the latest fashion trends. The store ambience offers an international shopping experience making shopping for the entire family an absolute delight. Globally Max has over 350 stores across 16 countries and in India, Max has more than 180 stores across 75 cities. The brand plans to have 200 stores in India by the end of 2017.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition by Nidec Corporation (Nidec) of sole control of the Emerson Electric Co.’s (Emerson) motors, drives and electric power generation businesses, which are currently conducted under the brand names Leroy-Somer Electric Power Generation, Leroy-Somer Motors & Drives, Control Techniques and Kato Engineering.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has represented Nidec and filed a Form I notification form with the CCI for securing an unconditional clearance from the CCI, in relation to the same. The proposed transaction involved assessment of electric motor markets and involved various exchanges with the CCI on variety of issues such as relevant market definitions for the assessment of possible adverse effects on competition and no effective lessening of competition in the market due to insignificant market shares of Nidec and Emerson in the market for electric motors in India.

The Competition Law and General Corporate Practices of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. are advising Nidec Corporation on the transaction. The Competition Law Team is led by Ms. Aparna Mehra, Partner; and includes Ms. Supritha Prodaturi, Associate; Mr. Geet Sawhney, Associate.

The General Corporate Team is led by Mr.Shuva Mandal, Partner, National Practice Head – General Corporate, M&A & Private Equity; and Mr. Abhishek Guha, Partner.

The parties involved in the transaction are Nidec Corporation (our clients) and Emerson Electric Co. (Counter Party)

Other advisors to the transaction are Sidley Austin LLP – Global Counsel for Nidec Corporation; Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. – Global Counsel for Emerson Electric Co.

The value of the deal is approx. USD 1.2 Billion

The deal was signed on 2 August 2016

About Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Founded in 2015, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., is one of India’s leading law firms rated by International organisations, law directories and professional journals. As a full service law firm, it is renowned in the business community for its ability to enable business, its innovative solutions, its responsiveness and collaboration with its clients. The Firm continues its journey as “a young and wise firm” with a legacy of 99 years.

The Firm has over 430 lawyers, including 87 Partners, offering legal services through its offices at New Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai. 

The stylish and talented duo will be the face of the brand fbb kick-starting with fbb’s Spring Summer collection campaign. The dynamic duo will be seen showcasing fbb’s summer fashion with irresistible style and passion. Varun and Katrina offer the trendy and fresh look for summer in the new campaign. The individual and unique sense of style of Katrina and Varun, works with fbb’s wide range making fbb’s youth centric vision of making India thoda aur stylish.

Speaking on the association, Akshay Mehrotra, Chief Marketing Officer, FBB said, “Katrina Kaif & Varun Dhawan represent the youth of today, who are independent, confident and have individualistic and inimitable style quotient. Both of them personify fbb’s brand preposition of contemporary and comfortable style with mass appeal and with an aspiration that relates to youth across India. We are sure that this association will further strengthen the leadership position of fbb.”

Fbb is present in about 200 stores in 95 cities across the country, including all Big Bazaar outlets. Fbb’s Spring Summer collection focuses on the sharp looks of the season, with tie and dye tees, printed shirts and walk shorts. Pair up geometric prints and graphic tees in tropical shades with stylish palazzos for a lazy summer day out.

Linen shirts in 50 shades of cool add to the much-needed chilled out attitude this summer. Checkered and solid-tones linen shirts over dark coloured chinos offer a balance of contrast to the brightness outside. For the easy-breezy look, pair up light linen dresses with colourful cotton scarves. The highlight this season is the Indigo collection in fusion and ethnic wear. From Ikat to floral prints find your outfit in this shade of azure. Amp up your boring occasions with Jacquard printed jackets over loop button Indigo kurtas and denims in different washes.

Be the centre of attention with the new party collection. Pair up a bedazzled top with colourful satin pants and party through the night. Georgette dresses; Oxford shirts and trousers pack the perfect party punch. Kids can now enjoy the summer in comfortable striped and printed nautical. Graphic tees paired with candy toned shorts promise some extra fun in the sun. Add a cool twist to dressing with colourful Anarkalis and long printed skirts. Begin the ultimate season for fashion with some reflectors and sizzling styles at fbb.

About FBB

FBB, Fashion @ Big Bazaar, has been the face of affordable fashion destinations in India since 2008. With a mission to make India Thoda aur stylish, its philosophy reinstates the fact that it doesn’t cost much to be stylish with FBB. It believes in aspirational value fashion. From business meeting to casual resort wear, from versatile ethnics to comfortable home wear, FBB creates exclusive merchandise for its audience under it's own private labels. With a wide variety to choose from, FBB has something in store for everyone. FBB targets a youthful audience in India that wishes to stay synonymous with current trends. The brand spreads across all the metro cities, mini metros and also penetrates well in tier II cities.