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Tribute To The Unforgettable And Mesmerizing Actor Irrfan Khan

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When Cinema Seemed Repetitive, You Gave It A New Wave Forever With Us, Irrfan Khan You Shall Always Be Remembered Irrfan Khan, the versatile actor passed away at the age of 53 on 29th April 2020 at KokilabenDhirubhaiAmbani  Hospital of Mumbai. Irrfan had been battling from neuroendocrine tumors since 2018. On Tuesday, his spokesperson confirmed that the actor has been admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) due to colon infection and is under doctor’s observation. HE was a strong soul and inspired everyone around him. He fought against the disease until his very last breath for his family and all his well-wishers. The actor left for heaven leaving behind his legacy.  About Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan was born on January 7, 1967, in Jaipur, Rajasthan to a Muslim Pashtun family. While studying his Master's degree, in 1984 Irrfan got a scholarship at the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi. He has been a part of various television serials. He made his Bollywood debut wi

Is Polyester Fabric Industry Fruitful Or Futile?

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Among the most celebrated fabric options for fashion, design, creativity, and interiors are the popular polyester . But what is polyester , where did it emerge from, where is it most found? There is no denial that polyester is a fabric, and that it carries certain specific qualities, which makes it an apt choice for clothing. There is a stigma when it comes to fashion, as this is not a natural choice such as silk, cotton, or wool but a man-made fabric. But even though it is not natural, there are a lot of perks of this fabric too, read on further to know how this man-made fabric turned to be the miracle fiber that can be worn for several days without ironing, how it turns out to be an industry, and how it became an essential part of the fashion industry ? What Is Polyester; The History Of The Fabric? British Chemist John Rex Whinfield and James Tennant Dickson[/caption] Polyester is a shortened name for a synthetic, man-made polymer, which is most commonly referred to as a

How Will Indian Fashion & Lifestyle Retail Emerge Post COVID 19?

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India has immense scope for expansion in the retail sector. With an increasing income bracket, infrastructural development, and movements such as digital India, the country was climbing the ladder up in retail attracting many foreign direct investments. 2019 itself saw opening up of many luxury brands such as Scentido (luxury perfumes) in the Indian subcontinent. As the internet is becoming more and more prevalent, brick and mortar stores also chose to have a presence online to expand their sales and brand themselves amongst a wider audience, reaching not just the metropolitans but also the Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. An alarming percentage of 31 is shared by online sales in retail in India. The increasing user base expected to reach 600 million by 2021 is sure to give a hike to the same. The retail industry alone is responsible for creating about 8% of employment in the Indian economy along with contributing to about 10% in the country's GDP. In 2019, India was ranked no. 2 in

Up-Cycling and Recycling with Veteran Fashion Designer Reynu Taandon

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If your wardrobe is filled with clothes; most of it you don't know what to do with or how to put them into use, try upcycling and recycling them. A novel concept for the west and a culturally embedded practice for the easterners, recycling of clothes is an ancient fashion practice that is carried on in some form or another in the Indian subcontinent. While many sit, thinking about what good can this lockdown bring to them, revamping one's wardrobe, recreating, and organizing garments can be a well-utilized drill practiced indoors. As several contemplate upon what would be the future of fashion post-COVID 19 , sustainability and greener fashion is definitely one of the answers you will find in numerous I Knock Fashion's fashion blogs. Sustainable fashion or green fashion is a process in which all stages i.e., primary (production), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (transportation) are involved and responsible to cater to fashion in a manner that reciprocates p

COVID Alert: Know All About It's Hit On The Fashion & Beauty Industry

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The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the fashion industry worth $2.5 trillion, which has further led people to a standstill along with millions of jobs put at stake. The deadly impact of COVID has decimated the fashion world , leaving the fashion market vulnerable or rudderless across the board. The planning and strategies for 2020 collections have gone in vain, an entire spring-summer collection is dead. The fashion leaders tried best to control the fall-out from what is being described in some quarters as "the ultimate Black Swan event." There is no single sector of fashion or beauty that has not been impacted by this outbreak, from the fashion media to factory workers everyone is at an equally miserable position right now. The pandemic has caused 2,05,686 deaths and 29,66,488 positive cases, although in terms of the market the ultimate severity of the pandemic remains unknown, it's quite clear that the fashion world is just at the beginning of its struggle

The Most Glamorous Celebrity Looks Of 2019

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From A-list parties to celebrity events, I Knock Fashion tracks the best celebrity looks to be inspired by and updates you with the current fashion trends , whether it be the B-Town celebrities or fashion designer s and stylists, fashion and beauty exhibited by the celebrities can be taken and experimented with for special events. There is no alteration in the fact that Bollywood is the real yardstick when it comes to fashion and making current fashion trends , 2019 has been an amazing year of craft and design adventures for B-town. A roller coaster moving only in the upward direction, last year we witnessed some attention-worthy fashion moments that we would love to carry with us in the year 2020. Without further adieu, let's dive into the 2019's most glamorous fashion looks , this recap will make you realize that celebrity fashion for the year 2019 was all about intricate couture, gorgeous necklines, majestic gowns, shimmer, statement sleeves, and sequins. Last year th