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JJ Valaya, Skin Sin to launch a new label of fashion footwear
MUMBAI: Indian fashion designer JJ Valaya announced that he has joined hands with international fashion footwear brand Skin Sin to launch a new label of designer footwear.
The ability to grow and retain the mantle as India’s premier fashion designer has been the hallmark of Valaya while Skin Sin designer Arvind Bajaj is fast gaining a reputation as India’s first fashion footwear designer. Valaya will licence Skin Sin for the production, distribution and marketing rights of the label.
Announcing the launch, Valaya said, “There is a synergy of thoughts as Skin Sin understands the sensibilities of design and offers the latest in international standards. Therefore, our decision to launch a joint label.
“A lot of time is spent by the fashion-conscious Indian woman to find the footwear to go with her wardrobe. She has to either source the footwear from overseas or make do with existing designs, which are out of the current fashion scenario. Our new venture will offer the latest in design and technique with cutting edge finish.”
Speaking on the tie-up Bajaj said, “Brand Skin Sin and JJ Valaya compliment each other. Every Valaya creation is a fusion of contemporary and classics. JJ’s passion for colour, fabric and surface ornamentation is reflected in every piece, created and perfected to dress the present days’ individual.
“Skin Sin offers a unique blend of rich creativity with technical expertise that provides latest designs and supreme comfort in a shoe. With two minds working together we strive to present a product that has never been experienced before in the fashion footwear industry.”
Skin Sin executive director Vinod Kaul said, “Skin Sin is a premium designer wear brand that brings Indian consumers the latest in international fashion trends as they happen in the fashion capitals across the world. The tie-up with JJ Valaya reiterates our commitment to pioneer the domination of footwear in the Indian wardrobe.”
The collection will introduce 30 new styles of footwear for its label every season. The new range will be available across all Valaya and Skin Sin fashion boutiques in India, Dubai and Europe.
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Give Me Five mental fitness platform launches in India
Global tool for early stress detection debuts in Hyderabad with live demos.
MUMBAI: Give Me Five just gave mental fitness a high-five because when your mind needs a quick check-up, even the app shows up faster than your inner critic. Give Me Five, a global mental fitness platform focused on early detection and proactive wellbeing, was officially launched in India at a special event at The Park Hotel, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. Founded by Brendan Fahey (30 years years building community solutions in human services), Dr Lisa Fahey OAM (35+ years as a trauma-recovery psychologist) and Phil Dymock (technology lead for expansion across the US, Canada, Australia and now India), the platform encourages small, consistent check-ins to spot early signs of stress, anxiety or burnout before they escalate.
The launch featured a live demonstration of core features, quick mental fitness assessments, data-driven personal insights, wellbeing dashboards, and tools tailored for individuals, workplaces, schools and communities. By making early awareness simple and accessible, Give Me Five aims to foster supportive environments where people feel equipped to act sooner rather than later.
Give Me Five co-founder Brendan Fahey said, “Give Me Five was created with a simple idea that small, consistent check-ins can make a meaningful difference in how we understand and support mental fitness. By making early detection accessible through technology, we hope to empower individuals, organisations, and communities to recognise challenges sooner and build stronger systems of care and support.”
The platform arrives as mental health conversations in India gain urgency, with rising awareness of workplace stress, student burnout and everyday emotional load. Give Me Five positions itself as a preventive companion less about crisis response and more about daily maintenance for the mind.
In a world that tracks every step and heartbeat, Give Me Five quietly reminds us the most important metric is still how we feel—and sometimes all it takes is five minutes and a honest pause to keep the balance from tipping.
