Clean cuts

Michael Kors clothes are clean, simple and very wearable,” she says. In an interview to Women’s Wear Daily Kors had explained his style ethos: “Ultimately, clean lines have greater longevity, which women appreciate, and to which they can add their own personality. And if you’re busy, it kind of cleans the palate and lets you get on with your life.”

With prices ranging from Rs 9,500 for ballerinas, Rs 29,000 for large size totes and Rs 32,500 for dresses, “the collection is very well priced,” says Govind, “I would come back any day for the black trousers and the camel skin bag.”

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WELL-HEELED

John Lobb, the Hermès group’s luxury shoe brand for men, will soon be making its foray into India, through a tie-up with Regalia Luxury for its retail, "by request" and bespoke services. Though the boutiques will open only later, the "by request" service will be available from June this year.

Pratik Dalmia, founder at Regalia Luxury, says that the service will work according to the convenience of the customer. It will be appointment-based, where  John Lobb’s staff will meet the customer either at his residence or a luxury hotel.

The service allows you to customise the existing models of John Lobb shoes in terms of width, colour, sole and type of leather, though the basic size of the shoe remains fixed.

The customisation, which takes place at John Lobb's Northampton workshop in England, can take up to 14 weeks. This is different from the bespoke, made-to-measure service, which can take up to six months to create a final product. It will be available in India by the end of this year.

While John Lobb's over-the-counter and "by request" shoes range between Rs 45,000 and Rs 7,00,000, the bespoke variants are priced between Rs 4-14 lakh.

Image: Miranda Kerr wore this cut-away Michael Kors creation at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in 2013.