Brands
Myntra’s fashion film selected for La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
MUMBAI: A fashion film created by Myntra for the promotion of sportswear, featuring some of the leading global brands, has been nominated for the 10th La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival in California, to be held in July 2019.
Titled, ‘Stulkan’, which translates to, ‘The Girl’, in Icelandic, the film has been shot on-location at Iceland, by leading fashion filmmaker, Ajitesh Sharma and features collections from Nike, Adidas, Forever21, DC, and Wonder Woman. It is the second Indian film to be nominated in the world’s largest fashion film event, also known as the Cannes of Fashion Film Festivals, in its 10 years and competes with films from leading brands like, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gurellian, Chanel, and Dior.
This fashion film is the first of its kind from any Indian company and Myntra has experimented with the idea of bringing aesthetics, storytelling and branding in the film. The objective is to make one aspire to be in sportswear, which is achieved through a subtle message of Myntra being the one stop shop for all leading sports brands in the country. Brands have conventionally promoted themselves by playing on their own powers, whereas multiple brands have been seamlessly integrated in this story, not only making it impactful, but also aspirational.
About the film:
Link: https://vimeo.com/316405354/722b3ea109
Shot at some of the most pristine locations in Iceland, the film documents the outdoor quests of an energetic young woman, dressed in modern active wear and sportswear, as she traverses across these locations. There are three different natural settings for different brands, a traditional Icelandic house with snowy mountains as backdrop, a typical Icelandic beach with a lighthouse as backdrop and an Icelandic stable with live horses in the backdrop. The film captures the essence of nature around her, evoking emotions in a very glamorous and fashionable manner.
This film was put up at the Fashion Film Festival & Awards circuit, at the beginning of 2019 and has been doing extremely well, since. Besides being invited for the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival and nominated for International Fashion Film Awards, the film has won 3 major creative awards this year, they are, Rose Gold Award at Muse Creative Awards, Gold Award at Hermes Creative Awards and the Award of Distinction at Communicator Awards.
Brands
Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres nationwide
EV maker scales support alongside growth to keep riders on the road
MUMBAI: Ather Energy is quietly building more than just scooters. It is building the backbone to keep them running.
The electric two-wheeler maker has expanded its service network to 500 authorised centres across India, nearly doubling its footprint in a year from 277. The move mirrors its growing retail presence and signals a clear focus on one often overlooked part of EV ownership, what happens after the purchase.
From the outset, Ather has prioritised service support in every city it enters, aiming to make ownership as smooth as the ride itself. Its Gold Service Centres bring in upgraded customer lounges, modern equipment and processes designed to make servicing more transparent and reliable.
Speed, too, is part of the pitch. Through its ExpressCare initiative, riders can get periodic maintenance done in about an hour, now available across 82 centres, turning what used to be a chore into a quick pit stop.
Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said, “Crossing 500 service centres is an important milestone as we scale across the country. Reliable after-sales support is central to the ownership experience, and our focus remains on consistent service quality and accessibility.”
The expansion comes as demand grows for models like the Ather 450 and the Rizta, which have helped the company reach a broader set of riders across metros and emerging cities alike.
Alongside servicing, Ather continues to power up infrastructure through the Ather Grid, now one of the largest fast-charging networks for two-wheelers, with over 4,300 charging points.
With plans to scale further and deepen its presence, Ather’s approach is clear. Selling the scooter may start the journey, but keeping it running smoothly is what sustains it.
