Going undercover has never been so fashionable

A Brief Story
How about a pair of briefs or a vest that keeps you cool?
The Pep brand from Neha Garments has cotton innerwear that claims to be sweat absorbent. These numbers are available in ecofriendly colours at multibrand outlets across the country, at Rs 99 each.

Fruit Shock
Wear a mango or a strawberry close to your skin. Relax - we're talking about bra and bikini styled panty sets in these colours. Elantra by Sonari has the style in stretchable (four dimensional) transparent twill lace in sizes from 70 cm to 95 cm.
Available at retail outlets across the country

Sensual Secrets
Lovable has to-die-for sensual numbers. The lingerie is priced between Rs 170 and Rs 350. And if you're one of the style-loving moms-to-be, you can choose from their chic range of nursing bras.
Available at Shopper's Stop, Lifestyle, Westside and other multi-brand outlets
We know that lingerie rules the innerwear brigade, but nightwear isn't far behind! Pretty Secrets offers separates, night dresses and pyjama sets. The separates are priced at approximately Rs 400 onwards and the sets start at Rs 700. They come in lilac, dusty blue, powder pink, ivory and the like.
Available at Pretty Secrets, 65-E, Linking Road, Khar, Mumbai. Tel: 022-26000101

I'm Loving It!
Sexy inner and nightwear for your summer wardrobe - sounds good? If you're looking for style with comfort, here is something that will interest you more.
According to Nischal Puri, Marketing Manager, Jockey India, "Lycra expands 500 times more than its original length..." Amazing isn't it? And it's the same component that hugs your body when you slip into branded innerwear.
Keeping this in mind, Jockey has come with more Lycra-based styles. They have crop tops, hipsters, bikinis, thongs and camisoles priced from Rs 85 to Rs 210.
Available at multi-brand outlets across the country

Summer calls for stripes galore

Exotica!
Vacation paradises, cultures, flora and fauna come alive in this collection by Wills Lifestyle. Fruity hues, jewel colours and nomadic shades - they have it in their range. Most of them are teamed with frothy whites. Cotton and linen rule the fabric brigade. A few fabrics also get decorated with geometric patterns like blocks and polka dots!
Available at Wills Lifestyle stores in select cities

Cool Waters
It trickles, it flows, it gushes. Water can be the treasure trove of life or it can cause havoc. Satya Paul used this theme to create sophisticated silhouettes in clear whites, gleaming silver, sparkling gold, soothing blues, muddy greens, oceanic navy, dark grey and black. One could find ruffles for waves, pearls for foam, embroidery for ripples, crystals for drops on flowy chiffons, sheer georgettes and silky crepes. This collection, aptly named Aqua, was showcased at a fund raising event for the orphans of the tsunami victims, held at Nandiya Gardens, the ITC Maurya Sheraton and Towers, New Delhi. The evening sizzled with the presence of Jaya Bachchan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Boman Irani, Jas Arora and our very own Pond's Femina Miss Indias.
With Prasad Bidappa's choreography, Ambika Pillai's on-the-models-beauty act and Raghav Sachar's saxophone playing in the backdrop, the event sure made an impact.

With Love From America
Over 80 footwear styles, priced between Rs 999 and Rs 4,499 for men and women - that's what Tommy Hilfiger offers. The signature colours - red, white and blue - apart, there are also blacks, minty greens and earthy shades up for grabs. Check out the cool striped flip-flops and the black slip-ones. The brand also has numbers that will quench your active wardrobe's thirst. Try their preppy sportswear in vibrant colours with bold stripes and prints.
Available at Tommy Hilfiger stores in select cities

A Touch Of The Dark Continent
Bring colour into the workplace with this striped print dress, its print, cut and styling harking back to African folkloric influences. In fact, the new Spring Summer 2005 Collection from Globus runs on the `go native' theme. And there's nothing in-your-face about these influences - the look borrows features like ornate fabrics, embroidery and primitive patterns, embellishments and beads, mirror work, batik and tie-day printing, obi sashes and macramé knotting to achieve an eclectic mix that makes us feel we have seen it before, but are not quite sure where. On offer are ponchos, cropped or wrapped shirts, blousons, figure-hugging jerseys and dresses. Priced at Rs 245 onwards
Available at Globus outlets countrywide

Wear A Rainbow
We love stripes and how! So do brands. Lacoste's summer line is inspired by the rainbow, and the colours have great names - tomatine, bud green, manganese, aniseed and spring... Prices range from Rs 1,200 to Rs 3,500
Available at Lacoste stores across
the country

Wanna Lounge?
Think bolsters, comfy couches and cool drinks. Hold that thought and wrap yourself in stylish ensembles to go with the ambience. Tuscan Verve offers club and loungewear for both men and women. Priced between Rs 995 and Rs 1,500, the embellished shirts, skirts, pants, corsets and jackets come in colours like burning red and sunset orange, moss green and candy pink. Yes! These blazing colours are great for summer, say the fashionistas.
Available at Tuscan Verve stores in select cities