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Peaklife-Digital-Iss March-April 2021 IN CONVERSATION BROTHER-SISTER DUO DR. AMIT BHASIN & DR. AARTI BHASIN A GUIDE TO LUXURIOUS HOME DECOR FUTURE OF FASHION INDUSTRY POST COVID-19 HIGH ROAD TO SUCCESS TÊTE-À-TÊTE WITH FATHER DAUGHTER DUO SAKSHI AND RAJIV VIJ Dear Readers, Vol. 4, Issue 4 Times are looking exciting to me and I CHIEF EDITOR am sure that you will also be feeling a Parineeta Sethi positive vibe in the air. Spring is here and [email protected] hopefully, the dreaded C-word of 2020 is being fought against systematically. Our EDITOR-AT-LARGE vaccination system is the best in the world Ranojoy Mukerji and we are doing a great job here. To add [email protected] to this good feeling, we bring you the latest edition of PEAKLIFE, where luxury ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER meets life with style and hence inside Soumya Maheswari [email protected] everyone. our pages you will find something for EDITORIAL On the cover Rajiv Vij and his daughter Assistant Editor: Vidhi Gupta Sakshi tell us how they managed to found Contributing Editor: Shilpi Madan and successfully run one of India’s largest Editorial Assistant: Aaron Jacob luxury taxi services, and how the company Feature Writer: Vrinda Rastogi is now expanding into an exciting era of Editorial Submissions: car subscription services under the brand name of ‘Myles.’ Doctors these days [email protected] Bhasin and Dr. Arati Bhasin on how best siblings can work together to achieve ART aare common everyone’s goal. best friend and we find out from brother-sister duo Dr. Amit Design: CreativeZone [email protected] With Holi around the corner, it is the right time to infuse some gaiety in your home, so if you are looking for new décor ideas, turn to our section which SALES & ADVERTISING suggests what best you can do for a fresh, colourful look. Cooking has become Delhi NCR a WFH special, so of course we have some amazing ideas that you can whip 325 Star Tower, Sector 30, up like a true home gourmand. Want to chill with some interesting cocktails Gurgaon Haryana- 122-002 ? Well we have a section for that too! And if you are itching to travel, do look up our suggestions – with vaccinations in place, many countries are looking Vice President: to open their borders soon and it could do you a lot of good to be a global Vinit Pandhi nomad again. Travel within our spectacular country is also a treat, so be sure [email protected] to check out all sections. If you are looking for a cool staycation or just have the urge to step out, we have reviewed the swanky Aloft Hotel at Aerocity, Mumbai Office which has more than 250 rooms! For the Chocoholic in you, we bring you our 7th Floor, 705, Makani Centre, impression of Colocal, the newest chocolate destination in town. 35th Road, Bandra West Mumbai- 400-050 We know that the latest wheels drive many of us crazy, and we have top [email protected] luxury cars featured in this section. There is the new Volvo S60, the latest Land Rover Defender and the new MG Gloster. If you are looking for MARKETING something smaller, check out our review on the Nissan Magnite. Trust us, you Graphic Designer : Rohit Kumar will not be disappointed. I am of course excited with what the rest of the year Web Developer: Gaurav Sawariya will bring, new launches, innovations, events and more– so make sure you do Marketing Enquiries: not miss out on a single issue of PEAKLIFE! [email protected] Keep the faith! CIRCULATION Manager Admin & Circulation: Prakash Darge [email protected] Parineeta Sethi CORPORATE President & Publisher: Rajiv Sethi [email protected] Chief Executive Officer: Abhinav Kaushal Follow us: [email protected] @Peaklife.India @peaklife_magazine Peaklife Peaklife Magazine PeakLife India PeakLife is Published by PEAKLIFE is a bi-monthly magazine, printed and published by Rajiv Sethi on behalf of Pinnacle Connect LLP, Pinnacle Connect LLP Published at 325, Star Tower, Sector 30, Gurgaon, Haryana- 122002, and printed at UTILITY FORMS PVT. LTD. 602, DLF Tower- A, Jasola, New Delhi – 110 025. The views and opinions expressed or implied in PEAKLIFE are those of 325 Star Tower, Sector 30, the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Pinnacle Connect LLP. Unsolicited articles and transpariences are Gurgaon, Haryana -122002 sent at the owner’s risk and the pulisher accepts no libility for loss or damage. Materials in the publication may not Tel: +91 124 464 8592 be reproduced, whether in part or in whole, without the consent of the owners- Pinnacle Connect LLP. 2 PEAKLIFE CONTENTS High Road To 24 Success 8 The Soul of Outhouse 6 "Curating" Modern Menswear Fashion Evolving role of 10 Forward 12 Family Office in India PEAKLIFE CONTENTS 12 Evolving role of Family 15 OfficeThe EveryWoman in India Forum 2020 31 Sibling Dream Team 37 A Legacy Worth ‘Defending’ 41 Explosive Magnite 43 Driving the S60 45 Choco-local at Colocal 47 Borne Aloft by Design 52 Discerning Décor 17 Passion Project 58 An Oasis Of Pleasure 62 A Masterclass Apart Post COVID Era: 65 Aviation from India 68 New You, New Dial 39 The Gloss of Gloster 58 An Oasis Of 4 Pleasure PEAKLIFE PEAKLIFE FASHION "CURATING" MODERN MENSWEAR Conceptualized to break down the illusion that men aren’t conscious about fashion, Curato is Mumbai’s first-ever multi-designer store for men, and the brainchild of Tanishi Rahimtoola Agarwal. Keen and determined, Tanishi through Curato has successfully created a niche platform for men’s most exclusive and diverse picks for their wardrobe today. In conversation with the entrepreneur, here’s how it all began and where it’s happily going… By Vrinda Rastogi Starting off, how did Curato come about? It’s the only one destination you get styling What was the concept behind it? advice and have a wide array to choose from With menswear fashion riding at an all- never heard of names to emerging stars and time high, from street to runway, Curato is the established dinosaurs. answer to the millennial male’s sartorial needs. Curato aims to deliver a highly curated With Curato now going digital, what are collection of menswear ensembles including some challenges you’ve had to face? clothing, accessories and footwear from For any entrepreneur their first company revered designers to budding talent across is like a new-born child - you don’t know what India. We’re the perfect amalgamation of 40 of you’re doing while starting it and keep India’s finest designers; classic Indian wear learning and evolving in the course of time. from Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rohit Gandhi & The journey with Curato has been similar. Rahul Khanna, Kunal Rawal, Masaba & Payal Embracing e-commerce wasn’t a conscious Singhal; edgy formal wear from Rimzim Dadu decision but a natural transition for me to & Amaare; Indian-wear from Sva & Arjan grow and expand the operations. Having said Duggal; androgynous wear from Antar Agni & that, I didn’t realise how quickly we would Bloni; hip athleisure from Shivan Narresh, need to take the business online. The Nought One & No Grey Area , and trendy pandemic and closure of the store during the casual wear from Sahil Aneja, Country made lockdown made us re-evaluate the shifts in & Lacquer Embassy among others. consumer behaviour and patterns. One of the obvious things I noticed was a growing need What would you say is the USP of for consumers to shop online. With that, I fast- Curato? tracked Curato’s online platform. With price points ranging from 1,500 INR – 50,000 INR for their accessories and ready- What would you say encapsulates the to-wear collections in-store, and an additional “Curato” man? offering of pre-orders for custom designed People are staying at home more so it is bridal attire going up to 2 lacs INR, we aim to natural to assume that they want to be in gradually become the premier shopping clothes that are more comfortable and easier destination for all-things menswear in India. to wear. That being said, everyone is still 6 "MENSWEAR MARKET IS GETTING MORE EXPERIMENTAL AND INTERESTING. TIMES ARE CHANGING BUT AS FAR AS MENSWEAR IS CONCERNED, WE HAVE MILES TO GO." attending video conferences, virtually celebrating friends’ birthdays, or having virtual long-distance date nights. Each occasion would warrant a different outfit, and we are working towards catering to these ‘new normal’ looks. With 2021 approaching, what can we expect from Curato in the future? Any collaborations for us to look out for? Our website is just the start of our online journey. We are working on a series of IGTV videos and YouTube tutorials on styling tips, designer reviews, and testimonials. We are planning to use the data we have acquired about our users’ behaviour to create curriculums on men’s fashion by collaborating with EdTech platforms. Further, we also plan to collaborate with style influencers for a ‘Curated By’ section, whereby their top picks from the website will be displayed on the homepage. As virtual fashion shows are the future, we are working on a virtual Curato Red Carpet where we might even be able to employ augmented reality or virtual reality. Lastly, any word of advice for those venturing in the same sphere as you? Menswear market is getting more experimental and interesting. Times are changing but as far as menswear is concerned, we’ve miles to go. Personally speaking, I would say there’s definitely a scope so, believe in your idea, believe in your philosophy, work hard, and be consistent.
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