Mr Turk

Men's Fashion at Mr. Turk is always a continuum from the very simple, some might say boring, to the outrageous. While I must say I enjoy seeing some color on guys that interests me more is the less costume-y but interesting and creative looks.

As the saying goes, real men aren’t afraid of startling color, graphic prints or crisp tailoring, all elements that define Mr. Turk Menswear to a ‘T.’ Supremely comfortable tees, stylish polos or plaid long sleeve shirts (along with fall’s cargo shorts and five-pocket jeans), Suits or Underwear will have you well-kitted for the next stylish adventure—or lounging opportunity.

Color, texture, and pattern were seen in all kinds of stylistic choices. Here are some of my favorites of Mr Turk. Couldn't resist including them.

Don't forget to check out his mens jumpsuits in full and half length. Sexy!

If I have my way then its only Mr Turk for me everyday.

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Tea Pot cafe

Menu. Notice the stunning table cloth!

You will easily miss this blink-and-gone cute little cafe if you do not know the lanes of fort in and out and that's a task. Look at this, I cant even able to direct the lane myself here. Try google please.

This okey-dokey looking place from outside has some old world charm about itself from the inside. You feel like you've entered into someone's living room when you step inside. Old tiles, couches, mismatched chairs, curios and teapots! Tons and tons of teapots wherever you look. The set up gives you a very Himalayan-Dharamshala-look and feel. Beautiful soothing mint blue walls are very welcoming. Excellent arty-facts makes you feel at home. Well decorated windows takes you away in some Portuguese setup. Trust me this place will leave you saying aww for most of your time.

There is much to see around while your order gets ready. Handful of fashion, travel and film magazine kept on the table for you to browse, although they claim to have free Wi-Fi, it apparently was not working the morning we went. Luck?

The menu covers snacky dishes such as burgers, subs, sandwiches and meals such as pasta, salads, and a few Parsi dishes which excited me.

But then it was breakfast time and we settled down for Masala Omlett, Chocolate, Strawberry Pancakes, Masala Chai and Chicken Sausages. The service was fast. The food was delicious. The cutlery was to die for.

But the service I am sorry was very awful. The three ladies serving us were rude, loud and kept on talking some nonsense amongst themselves at the adjacent table while we were wishing to enjoy our meal at 11 in the morning. If you call them out asking for something, you were seeing as a culprit who is seriously disturbing their rendezvous.

The Teapot Cafe may not serve excellent food and beverages but it is reasonably good considering their prices. Don't have too high expectations and you won't feel let down.

One of the window display

Main sitting area

Another sitting area

Special of the day

Interesting quotes, arty facts and frames

Soothing sea blue walls

1. Address: 15A, Homi Modi Street, Opp Bombay House, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

   Phone:022 2265 4030

   Hours:

    

    9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Artists!

Art realism was at its best in the 18^th century, and with great pride I present 3 of my most favourite artists who has excelled in this department brilliantly.

Paul Cadmus (December 17, 1904 – December 12, 1999) was an American artist. He is best known for his paintings and drawings of nude male figures. His works combined elements of eroticism and social critique to produce a style often called magic realism. He painted with egg tempera.

a photograph inspiring the art it's work

Jared French (1905–1988) was an American painter who specialized in the medium of egg tempera. He was one of the artists attributed to the style of art known as magic realism. Other artists of this movement included George Tooker and Paul Cadmus.

A complete D&G ad campaign was inspired by the artist's work

George Clair Tooker, Jr. (August 5, 1920 – March 27, 2011) was an American figurative painter whose works are associated with the Magic realism and Social realism movements. He was one of nine recipients of the National Medal of Arts in 2007.

The Hand of Fatima

I have been coming across this particular symbol at too many places and at too many times that its kind of mysterious. Had to know the logic behind me seeing it all the time. And was absolutely amazed at what I read. Surprisingly this symbol has been a favourite with countless artists and designers thereupon used on clothes, as tattoos, painting, fashion accessory and wall hangings to name a few.

So lets find out little more about this captivating symbol.

Panja or Hamsa is the hand of Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima. It is the symbol of patience, loyalty, faith and resistance against difficulties. According to common belief, it tells of the Fatima's struggle for dignity and her tough life. Thereby, purity, goodness and truth are blessed.

For centuries, Fatima’s Hand has been a powerful talisman for good luck and one of the most popular amulets in the world of Islam for protection. It is hung on the walls of the house as engraving in silver or gold or it is painted in red. It is believed that a house protected by the Hand of Fatima will not catch fire.

In Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, ornaments of Fatima’s hand have the same meaning as evil eyes. In these countries, the miracle of the hand is given a great deal of importance.

Prophet Muhammad takes under his aba (strong coarse wool cloth) the Hazrat Fatima, Hazrat Ali and their sons Hasan and Hussein and then said ‘’my God, they are my family (ahl al-bayt), protect them from evil and keep them away from bad thoughts.’’

Therefore, the other name of Hamsa is Pençe-i Al-i Aba.

According to traditional Islamic culture, the five fingers of Hamsa represent the five requirements of Islam, which are-

To profess your faith,

Pray,

Give Alms,

To Fast,

To undertake a Pilgrimage to Mecca

The five fingers of Hamsa also represent the prophet's family (ahl al-bayt). Prophet Muhammad represented by the thumb, Ali by forefinger, Fatima by middle finger, Hasan by ring finger and Hussein by the little finger.

FATIMA: She was not an ordinary woman. She was Prophet Muhammad's daughter and Hazrat Ali's wife. It is a strong woman that continued the generation of the Prophet Muhammad in patriarchal Arab society.

She was the master of the healers and treated the Prophet Muhammad when he was wounded in war. It is still believed that it is possible to cure incurable diseases with the help of Fatima’s hand and the prayer from the heart.

Muhammad called his daughter Fatima his heart, soul and conscience as it was her who continued the generation for him.

Fatima's life became very difficult with the death of the Prophet Muhammad. She died three months after him and was secretly buried by her husband Hazrat Ali. The death of Fatima marked the beginning of the bad days for Muhammad’s family.

Fatima’s husband Ali was killed in an ambush and their sons Hasan and Hussein were killed with their families.

The death of Prophet Muhammad's family caused a huge indignation in the world of Islam and launched many conflicts and separations of the faith. It laid the foundation of different sects.

Fatima is very important for both Sunnis and Shiites, the two major sects of Islam. Sufis usually had the form of Hamsa (Fatima’s Hand) on the head of their wands with the names of twelve imams and the Prophet Ali engraved onto it. Shiism and Alawism in Anatolia are heterodox beliefs that arose following the death of the Prophet Muhammad's family and Fatima's hand has a great value for Schism and Alawism, because it symbolises the ahl al bayt.

Therefore, Fatima has a very important place in the Islamic faith, which is a surprising symbol of sublimation to women, and her value in a patriarchal society. The authority of goddess, which has been attributed to the Virgin Mary in Christianity, has been given to Fatima in Islam. The hand of Fatima is the goddess's hand and she is still affectionately considered as a myth within a wide geographical area.

Olivier Theyskens

Olivier Theyskens born January 4, 1977 in Brussels, Belgium) is a fashion designer who has worked with several major houses, including Rochas, Nina Ricci, and Theory.

Olivier Theyskens was born to a Belgian chemical engineer and a French homemaker. When he was young, Theyskens desperately wanted to be a girl, and was tormented by the fact that girls "got to be princesses and wear skirts." As a child, Theyskens' parents encouraged him to draw men and women in costumes and were not surprised when at the age of 7 years old, Theyskens proclaimed he wanted to "do haute couture".

In October 1995, aged 18, Olivier Theyskens began attending École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Visuels de la Cambre to study fashion design, but dropped out in 1997 to start his own label. His first collections were often referred to as "gothic extravaganzas" and were created from bed sheets that his grandmother gave to him.^[1] Without sufficient financial support, he was forced to close his label. Despite this, sales of his line were surprisingly strong and as his friend Laetitia Crahay, Chanel's assistant costume jewelry designer, says, "I never worry for Olivier, because I think he's a winner.

Theyskens then progressed to creating stage costumes for the Théâtre de la Monnaie. During this period, he was also designing clothing as a pastime.

Theyskens was brought to public attention when one of his dresses was worn by Madonna to the 1998 Academy Awards.

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