Queenie, Sucheta Sharma at Manish Malhotra event in F bar

F Lounge.Diner.Bar in association with Grazia hosted ‘F In Focus’ with Manish Malhotra. 10th Jan 2013- Mumbai’s most fashionable lounge and diner, F Lounge.Diner.Bar hosted the 2nd edition of its innovative concept-celebrity “F In Focus” with India’s leading costume designer, stylist and couturier Manish Malhotra.

The event focused on how Manish Malhotra has influenced fashion throughout India and other parts of the world. The celebrity wall took everyone back through 23 years of Manish’s entire journey in the fashion industry, showcasing his work, shows and a fusion of everything done by him. The celebrity wall was unveiled by him amidst a thunder of applause.The guests were seen congratulating him and Manish played the gracious host chatting animatedly with his guests.
His signature finger food Chicken Kathi Rolls ‘without onions’ and cocktail Apple Lychee Martinis were relished and praised by one and all.

The party witnessed eminent personalities such as Sheetal Mafatlal, Queenie Singh who was seen bonding closely with Avanti Birla who refused to pose for the shutterbugs, Avinash Gowariker, Hard Kaur who posed animatedly for the camera, nutritionist Pooja Makhija with friend Shraddha Salla, photographer Atul Kasbekar, Anil Chopra, choreographer Lubna Adams, actors and theatre personalities Aditya Hitkari and Divya Palat,Kavita Lakhani, independent actor, model and debutante in the film remake of ‘Zanjeer’;Ankur Bhatia with his wife and famous models likeShamita Singha, Tapur Chatterjee, Carol Gracias, Binal Trivedi, Candice Pinto, Muzammil Ibrahim, Alesia Raut, Viraf Patel, Sucheta Sharmaamongst many.

Speaking on the association with Manish Malhotra, Mr Rajan Madhu, Director,F Lounge.Diner.Bar said, “Since it’s the beginning of the year and Manish Malhotra is one of the pioneers of the Fashion Industry, we thought it will be appropriate to start 2013 with someone who has contributed so much to fashion fraternity and Bollywood.”

F In Focus has been established as a property which aims at applauding and celebrating the achievements & accomplishments of established and upcoming talent from the field of ‘Fashion’

The party was an elegant soiree of glamour, fashion and food and everyone was seen dancing the night away to famous Bollywood songs like‘Fevicol’, ‘Vele’, ‘Party Abhi Baaki Hai’ and may others.

About F Lounge.Diner.Bar
“F Lounge.Diner.Bar is Mumbai’s first ever Fashionable venue for Dining & Partying, in the thriving lifestyle hub of South Mumbai. After the unprecedented success of the F Bar & Lounge in Delhi, the International Fashion Channel FTV has expanded its horizons in Mumbai with the establishment of its brand & hospitality extension. The brand personifies Fashion, Glamour, Music & Art and above all promises the ultimate Dining experience with an eclectic menu created by Michelin Star Chef Vineet Bhatia.

About Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra started his career in 1990 as a Costume Designer in The Indian Film Industry, popularly known as Bollywood. Having won the first Filmfare Award for Costume Design in 1995 for the film Rangeela, and styling for over 1000 films. His label is a hot favourite when it comes to styling India’s most glamorous Bollywood celebrities. Manish has not only designed clothes for most of the leading actors in Bollywood but has also designed clothes for International Stars like Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and wife Halima, Van Damme, Reese Witherspoon, Kylie Minogue and supermodel Naomi Campbell.
Manish continues to create spectacular collections under his label and is one of the most coveted designers for Brides and Bridegrooms all over the world. His label currently retails across Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai amongst others.
About GRAZIA
Grazia brings you easy chic fashion as it happens!

From its first edition published in Italy in 1938 to the launch of the Indian edition in April 2008, Grazia has been tuned into women’s tastes, season after season. Grazia India’s powerful and unique editorial formula makes it stand out from other publications in its genre.

Grazia works on a distinctive Easy Chic philosophy, decoding fashion and the latest trends, keeping style upscale but wearable, chic but real. Grazia takes its readers to the front row of prêt and couture shows in the fashion capitals of the world, updating them on styles as they break globally, introducing them to designers and delivering interviews with the hottest stars. The Grazia credo is that fashion should be uncomplicated and fun. From catwalk fantasy to high-street steals, from budget-busting bags to the shoe-to-have, Grazia is ahead of the pack in delivering fashion’s best and most wanted. Featured trends are made easily accessible with tips on where to buy and how to wear. Grazia doesn’t dictate. It demystifies style.