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AXN and The Label Life launch ‘The Power Dressing Edit’ curated by Style Editors Sussanne Khan, Malaika Arora and Bipasha Basu
MUMBAI: AXN and The Label Life have partnered to celebrate the strong, independent, working women of today by launching ‘The Power Dressing Edit | AXN exclusive’. Curated by powerful women and Style Editors Sussanne Khan, Malaika Arora and Bipasha Basu, the special collection is inspired by the most talented, revered and versatile female protagonists on AXN.
The special edit consists of new double-duty styles to take the women of today from 9am-to-9pm effortlessly. The Style Editors are catering to powerful role models who dress the talk, keeping their style in mind – feminine yet powerful and authoritative. One can shop ‘The Power Dressing Edit | AXN exclusive’ on The Label Life website and in-store.
The Power dressing edit has been styled by Style Editors Sussanne Khan, Malaika Arora and Bipasha Basu. Talking about the collection, Bipasha says, “In-keeping with The Label Life Women and the strong, powerful women portrayed on AXN, comes The Power Edit. Both The Label Life and AXN make powerful women their muse; women who have long 9-to-9 days that demand impeccable style, but with comfort”.
Bipasha also gives a sneak peek into her personal style statement. Here are five tips for professional women who want to ‘dress the talk’:
1. Invest in a pant suit. They're equal parts cool and polished and make you stand out instantly. Even make your own pant suit by mixing separates you already own. Think, an animal print shirt with tan or black pants
2. An over-the-knee skirt is a closet investment. Make it yours with an oversized shirt tucked in and with the cuffs rolled up
3. While sticking to classic office attire, don't forget to mix it up, say with a peplum shirt or pop-culottes, and even brogues for casual Fridays
4. Add an instant injection of chic by pairing strappy heels with well-tailored ankle-length pants
5. All black on-duty outfits are the perfect palette to experiment with your makeup. Think a bold red lip and nothing else!
Get inspired by these real life powerful, talented women and for more inspiration, tune-in to Madam Secretary, every Tuesday at 10pm only on AXN.
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
