Author: Ashlesha ghadge

Designer Collection, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview

A Summer Somewhere: Archana Jaju’s Dialogue Between Europe and India

Archana Jaju’s Spring Summer ’26 collection “A Summer Somewhere” unfolds as a quiet exploration of landscape, memory, and craft – where the softness of a European summer meets the depth of Indian craft traditions. There is a sense of ease that runs through the collection, one that feels both considered and instinctive. Materiality, colour, and Read More

Designer Interviews, Events, Fashion, Lakme Fashion Week

Line Out Line Decodes the City Through Design at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI

As Day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI unfolded with a mix of emerging and established voices, Line Out Line by Deepit Chugh stood out with a playful, high-spirited collection that felt both experimental and personal. Blending cutwork, patchwork, cording, and a rich mix of textures, Chapter 8 drew inspiration from the Read More

Designer Interviews, Events, Fashion, Indian Fashion, Interview, Lakme Fashion Week

Anurag Gupta’s “The New Primitive” Redefines Avant-Garde at Lakmē Fashion Week

Day 3 of FDCI presents Lakmē Fashion Week witnessed a series of noteworthy showcases by some of the industry’s most compelling voices, with Anurag Gupta emerging as a key name. Closing the day on a high, the designer presented a striking avant-garde vision with his collection, The New Primitive. Drawing from the dynamic narratives of Read More

Fashion, Lifestyle

Ahead of Time: Rotoris on the new age of Indian Horology

India is currently one of the fastest-growing watch markets in the world, rapidly emerging as a key consumer hub for both luxury timepieces and smartwatches. Widely considered the industry’s “new frontier,” nearly 79% of watch executives now identify the country as one of the most promising markets globally. Despite this surge in demand, much of Read More

Fashion, Lifestyle, Trends

Pinterest Predicts Vamp Romantic As One of 2026’s Biggest Trends

Pinterest Predicts 2026 has dropped some of the quirkiest and most compelling trend forecasts for the year ahead, and the one currently ruling the charts is Vamp Romantic. Think old-world glamour meets modern edge – sultry silhouettes, moody palettes, and beauty looks that feel equal parts poetic and powerful. It’s romance, but with a dash Read More

Events, Fashion, Paris Fashion Week

Threads of Raag: Kartik Research’s Second Chapter at Paris Fashion Week

Kartik Research, the New Delhi-based label founded by Kartik Kumra, is rapidly establishing itself on the global luxury stage, and reshaping international perceptions of contemporary Indian design. As the first India-based label to feature on the official calendars of Paris Fashion Week 2025, and most recently spotted on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Read More

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Events, Fashion, Men's Fashion

Dsquared2 Brings Heated Rivalry Down The Slope

The opening day of Milan Fashion Week set the tone, with some of the industry’s most coveted houses bringing their A-game and redefining menswear through extraordinary design sensibilities. Stealing the spotlight was the final crescendo by luxury label Dsquared2, which transformed the runway into an immersive alpine playground – an ode to the brand’s Canadian Read More

Revisiting Ralph Lauren at Milan Fashion Week 2025
Designer Focused, Events, Fashion, Men's Fashion

Revisiting Ralph Lauren at Milan Fashion Week 2025

With the fashion cycle preparing to turn once more, attention shifts to Milan as the menswear calendar approaches its next chapter. As the industry looks ahead to the Fall/Winter 2026–27 season, focus naturally returns to the designers who have consistently shaped the language of menswear over time. Among them, Ralph Lauren stands resolute, defined by Read More

Weaving Beneath The Surface with Vaishali S
Designer Collection, Designer Focused, Fashion

Weaving Beneath The Surface with Vaishali S

From Paris Haute Couture to Milan Fashion Week and now back home on the iconic steps of Mumbai’s Asiatic Library, Vaishali S has consistently proven herself to be a storyteller deeply rooted in Indian heritage. The creative visionary recently marked the quadranscentennial of her eponymous couture label with her latest collection, Beneath the Surface, staged Read More

THE GREAT INDIAN WEDDING FORECAST 2026
Celebrity Looks, Celebrity Wedding, Fashion, wedding, Wedding Looks, Wedding Trends

The Great Indian Wedding Forecast 2026

The wedding season in India feels nothing short of a festival – marigold-laden mandaps glowing under fairy lights, roaring baraat bands leading the way, brides shimmering in heirloom jewels and classic red lehengas, children darting through crowds, and grand halls buzzing with bittersweet emotions. But with time, the essence of an Indian wedding has evolved. Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to The Top 5 Hermès Bags Featured
Fashion, Fashion Accessories, International Designers, Lifestyle, Listicle

Your Ultimate Guide to The Top 5 Hermès Bags

Hermès has been synonymous with meticulous craftsmanship and heritage for a very long time. Owning an Hermès bag is considered to be a symbol of prestige and status.  In fact, in Japan, an Hermès bag holds so much prominence that it can be used as collateral property while applying for loans, too! How fascinating is Read More

Rkive City Pays Tribute to Mayo College's 150-Year-Old Legacy Featured
Designer Collection, Events, Fashion

Rkive City Pays Tribute to Mayo College’s 150-Year-Old Legacy

Ajmer’s esteemed Mayo College saw a nostalgic homecoming as its magistrally talented alumnus, Ritwik Khanna of Rkive City, returned to honour the institution’s 150-year-old legacy. In a heartfelt tribute, the designer unveiled a menswear line crafted by refashioning cast-off school uniforms and archival artefacts. Staged at the Mughal Gardens at Mayo, the runway was graced Read More