(From left) Actress Roopa Ganguly at the launch of Gold Bank by A. Sirkar on Tuesday evening; models Ishika and Nicola show off traditional wear at Palki. Pictures by Rashbehari Das

What: The launch of Gold Bank, a savings scheme by A. Sirkar. Where: The Rashbehari Avenue showroom of A. Sirkar.

When: Tuesday evening.

The scheme: Launched as a part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the brand, Gold Bank offers unique advantages to investors.

The scheme enables women to carry on saving gold in monthly instalments, leading to purchase of jewellery at the end of the stipulated time frame. Other than the amount of gold they have saved, they also receive a bonus quantity of gold.

For example, investments for a period of 12 months fetch an additional return of .75 gm of gold. With separate schemes for 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, each ensures a different pot of gold.

The unit of investment could be any multiple of one gm of gold.

“The idea was to free the customer saving in gold, not cash, of any inflationary pressure by blocking their prices. At the end of the stipulated time, they can purchase jewellery from the Wedding Range, Gift Range or the Casuals Range,” explained Chiradeep Sirkar, proprietor of A. Sirkar.

Star spotting: Actress Roopa Ganguly, the brand ambassador. “It’ s a great scheme for people who want to possess jewellery but don’t have the means to invest in a single shot. Moreover, because you block the rate, the amount of money saved due to shooting gold prices seems like extra money earned,” smiled Roopa, in a red-and-gold sari.

Voiceover: “This scheme was born out of customer feedback. We always had people enquiring about instalment schemes and this is the best we have ever come up with. Not only are we safeguarding customers against inflation and acting as a custodian of their gold, we are also gifting them with a bonus,” smiled Chiradeep.

True tradition

What: Exhibition of designer wear.

Where: Palki, the boutique at 149, Bakulbagan Road, opposite Purna cinema in Bhowanipore.

When: A weeklong affair, from March 6 to 11.

Take a look: The boutique specialising in traditional drapes will showcase heavy bridal wear that includes everything from saris to lehngas.

so on offer will be party wear saris and salwar suits. A special attraction of the weeklong affair will be the ethnic range for kids that will include kurta pyjama, ghagra choli, skirt and kurti for the little ones, all done up heavily with sequins, zari and stone work.

There will also be a host of accessories on offer like ornate potlis, jootis and traditional jewellery that will include individual pieces to whole sets for women in spend mode.

Pocket pinch: Prices start at Rs 2,100 and may go up to a lakh.

Voiceover: “We specialise in traditional women’s wear. The stuff that we are showcasing as part of this exhibition is highly ornate, keeping in mind the ongoing bridal season. But the special attraction will definitely be the ethnic wear for kids,” says Anwesha Lalka, proprietor of Palki.

Skin deep

What: Launch of Age Control Solutions from beauty and skin care chain Kaya Skin Clinic.

Where: Grain of Salt, the restaurant at 22, Camac Street.

When: February 28.

Take a look: The launch kicked off with an audio-visual session where Rakesh Pandey, CEO, Kaya Skin Clinic, Dr Maithili Kamat, associate medical co-ordinator Kaya Skin Advisory, and brand ambassador Pooja Bedi highlighted the benefits of the programmes on offer.

Dr Kamat threw light on factors influencing age, the essential vitamins needed by our body and skin and other beauty basics.

“My association with Kaya has been for a few years now and I am very pleased with their services,” said Pooja, who has tried out the skin tightening programme and laser hair removal at Kaya.

To begin with, a Skin Age Analysis Index examines the needs of ones skins and identifies the concern areas.

The age control solutions include Skin Tightening that covers Skin Polishing and Brightening or Glycolic Peels. It reduces fine lines, wrinkles, open pores and lightens blemishes.

The Botox treatment significantly reduces frown lines between the eyebrows, horizontal forehead wrinkles and lines around the eyes.

The non-surgical facelift has micro-current impulses delivered to the face and neck, thereby tightening and toning sagging facial and neck muscles.

The Fillers treatment includes Temporary Fillers: Restylane and Perlane, that fills facial grooves, creases and furrows, the effects of which last around six to eight months. With Permanent Fillers: Aquamid, the results are said to last five to seven years.

What followed was a live demonstration of delicacies by chef Abhijit Sarkar using ingredients believed to have a positive effect on age control and help create a radiant skin.

Also spotted: At the launch were present jewellery designer Nilanjana Chakraborty, writer Jayabrato Chatterjee, public relations veteran Rita Bhimani and designer Sharbari Datta.

Voiceover: “Surgery is not the only way to fight age. At Kaya we provide holistic customised service for young, healthy and flawless skin,” smiled CEO Rakesh Pandey.