In the fashion world, we are fortunate to have icons who inspire us and so many personalities who have shaped our individual style and as an extension our lives impermeably. We have role models from Iris Apfel to Anna Wintour, we’ve gained the confidence to be unique from Coco Chanel, heard witty quips about style Read More
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Festive Iridescence: In a conversation with Varsha Wadhwa
Summer festivities have officially begun and it’s time to usher into a refreshing delight with a wardrobe that encapsulates the new season. Varsha Wadhwa , an upcoming and promising designer of the new-age synchronizes her designs prominently with the essence of the season. Fascinated by all her travels around the world, her own demi-couture women’s Read More
Summer Musings: Samatvam by Anjali Bhaskar
A budding name on the fashion radar, Anjali Bhaskar is the creative genius behind the label Samatvam. Borrowing inspiration from various forms of art and her own artsy instinct, Anjali has a distinctly modern approach towards her designs. The label Samatvam is distinguished for eye-catchy details and a knack to transform simple cut silhouettes into Read More
Vaishali S on fostering a disappearing craft & community
Slow fashion is gaining momentum at a fast pace. Courtesy: Familiarity and awareness led by sustainable design practitioners. One such high-end fashion label that concerns craft and community on par with style quotient is Vaishali S. Transforming Indian handloom into wearable work of art, Vaishali S is one of the few connoisseurs who understand the Read More
Brand Focus: The Grey Heron
Earlier this month, we hosted a star-studded in-store event featuring The Grey Heron at The Stylist, Khar. Signature breezy styles by the label were displayed attuned with the summer season. The Grey Heron by Jesse Sandhu is coveted for its comfortably chic outfits that distinguish the wearer in the crowd. The store displayed pieces from Read More
7 Designer bags that are worth investing in
A bag is one accessory that can make or break your look. It’s never an afterthought accessory someone just throws on. There’s a lot of thought that goes into the picking the perfect bag. New bags and clutches are constantly coming in the market, but which ones actually have the ability to make catch the Read More
How to look trendy in a kurti
No matter what the season is, one outfit that you can reach out to in your wardrobe, again and again, all year round is a kurti. Its versatility and ubiquity are what makes it a style hero. From chic A-line styles to classic straight silhouettes and new-age fusion cuts, there’s one for every occasion. Dress Read More
Celebrity Spotting: Alia Bhatt’s ethnic looks are perfect for Eid
If you’ve been keeping up with what your favourite celebrities are currently flaunting to inspire your looks for Eid, you may have noticed Alia Bhatt’s flawless traditional looks spotted at Kalank promotions. Her periodic drama movie might have reopened a closet inspired from an imperial era and we’re all game to adorn these classics just Read More
Festive Bling: Top 6 Looks for Eid
As the holy month of Ramzan draws in, we look forward to a month filled with fun frolics, family get-togethers and beautiful festive looks. From hosting lavish Iftaar parties to attending them, the new moon of Eid gives you enough reasons for a stellar new festive wardrobe too. If you’ve been pinning inspirations for your Read More
Lust-worthy Wedding Lehengas Under Rs 50,000
The wedding season is on in full swing and if you’re tying the knot with a grand wedding party like our stars, it wouldn’t be wrong to intend saving bucks on your bridal repertoire. Brides-to-be often get carried away to splurge a whopping amount on ensembles that wouldn’t even see the daylight for more than Read More
‘Summer Brides’ by Bhumika Grover
To begin the summer wedding season on the right note, Bhumika Grover launched her SS ’19 collection at Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio’s flagship store, Thursday, 4th April! We caught up with her to learn about her inspiration, creative process and her favourite travel destination. When asked about her journey, she says “I always had a creative Read More
Haute Couples: How to co-ordinate your looks this wedding season
Wedding season lasted throughout the last year. From biggies of Bollywood to the royals and tycoons, every couple had a dream wedding. These dazzling star-studded affairs have led to a wave of new trends to follow for the upcoming wedding season and we’re ready to jump on the bandwagon. If your calendar is beaming with Read More
Songs to start your day off right
If you’re not a morning person, we totally get it! We are not early risers either, but we truly believe, how one starts their day, really does set the tone of the day. Energetic mornings can make sure we are in a good mood and start off our day productive. And what we like to do Read More
Silkwaves: Nurturing Heritage Crafts
Sustainable fashion is nothing but a beautiful narrative of our rich Indian culture and craft that it inherits. The deep roots and impeccable artistry of our ethnicity deserve to be celebrated. Silkwaves- a brainchild of Mariyam Khatri, is one such offspring that commemorates its native four generations of age-old hand block printing techniques. Working with Read More
Live-In Linen: The Coolest Summer Fabric
Gone are the days when linen was confined to just summer holiday wear. Linen fabric is cooler than ever, and we’re not just talking about a fabric attribute here. It’s reigning at the forefront of fashion too. Courtesy: sustainable brands boosting the luxe factor of organic fashion. Packed with nature’s goodness, linen is a breathable Read More