   |  | Finishing’s Cool 9am-9pm wear from Ted Lapidus French rolls for breakfast. French films on your laptop. French kissing on your fifth date. It’s clear that the Gallic influence touches your life in many ways. Now, Paris just got a tad closer to you. Ted Lapidus, the French designer label that’s been worn by everyone from Bridget Bardot to the Beatles, has just brought their new women’s line to town. Stock up on the classic cut essentials at an inaugural discount — sleek, pinstriped trousers, well-fitted shirts, classic leather bags, perfumes, watches and elegant jackets. The colour pallette is understated and very European, with careful detailing of buttonholes, grommets, collar seams and such. Our Trendy pick is the luxurious crush-silk capped sleeve top with a low frilled neck in pearl and black that will add glam to any ensemble and take a ‘work-hard, party-harder’ gal from day to night effortlessly. And while you’re at it, choose a beautiful tie or superbly-crafted jacket for your man. Clothes that whisper, not shout. Tres Bien. Ted Lapidus stores, in Mumbai: (just opened) G-3 VN Sphere, Junction of Turner Road and Linking Road, Next to Watches of Switzerland, Bandra (W); Tel: (022) 26452168/9; in Delhi: (women’s line available from next week) Great India Place, Unitech Mall, Sector 18, NOIDA; Tel: (0120) 4222600/1/2. Inaugural prices start at Rs 999. After Dec 1, prices start at Rs 1,500 for separates and go upto Rs 23,000 for business suits. |  |
