Dive into the world of decadence as we take you through the closets of five swoonworthy TV series – period dramas and romance. Fall in love with everything fanciful and fantastical. How many times have you wanted to own that look from a character in a series? It’s hard to not be mesmerised by the Read More
Here’s to the velvet verse of 2023 as the luxuriant fabric continues to redefine elegance and spell sensual chic in versatile avatars. We take a look at its modish history and how several design innovations have ensured that this forever fabric remains relevant. A season-agnostic staple that can be revived again and again for multiple Read More
Handwoven textile label Swati & Sunaina, the brainchild of co-founders, Swati Agarwal and Sunaina Jalan, is a luminescent tale of enlightening innovations on the loom. Here, Agarwal tells us about the rivers of India, reviving forgotten weaves, radiant drapes and more. The enchanting pure gold zari, indigenous silks and a treasure-trove of techniques that treat Read More
A new landscape of design innovations is crafting a promising story out of indigenous weaves, cultural contexts and sustainable movements. Here’s a deep dive into some of the aspects of happy disruptions. From being home to Hornbill and Ziro and several other coveted music festivals to housing an enviable tradition of textiles, to nurturing poetic Read More
‘Dabu’, Anavila’s Spring-Summer 2023 showcase, opened the Atelier on Sustainable Fashion day at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in partnership with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Inside the world of the linen queen and sari trailblazer, Anavila Misra, as she manipulates the volume of a six-yard to create a structure in fluidity. This season, textile-based Read More
With an increasing dependency on the digital support system, it is often difficult to truly switch off. To beat tech-fuelled burnout, ‘digital detox’ resorts are on the rise. Put away your phone and surrender to the romanticism of a device-free and guilt-free era. Unplug or reconnect- whatever you may call it-trust these retreats for body-mind-soul Read More
Serving gram-worthy minimalist looks is Mrunal Thakur as the actor slips into an unpretentious look, playing the role of the contemporary fashion-and-tech savvy woman with an ultra-cool attitude. FL: What is your personal notion of beauty? MT: For me, beauty is the strength that one possesses, the kindness that one possesses, and the self-confidence that Read More
Diving into the handmade design-scape of Abu Sandeep’s distinctive lines of ‘Asal’ and ‘Mard’, which painted the theme of the luxury fashion house’s Spring-Summer 2023 showcase “The Majesty of Spring”, in aid of CPAA. Don’t miss the deets of the dreamy and modernist ensembles that paid an ode to hope and beauty. When longtime collaborators Read More
In conversation with Sunil Sethi, chairman, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), on the exponential growth of a reimagined menswear segment as he decodes the new dynamics. (Edited excerpts) FL: Why did you think it was about time to bring back a fashion week dedicated to men’s fashion? SS: The men’s fashion scene is exploding Read More
Known to craft bespoke jewels for her fashion-savvy clientele, Prerna Rajpal of Amaris by Prerna Rajpal curates a vacay-ready jewellery kit. Delhi-based jewellery designer Prerna Rajpal decodes some of the jewellery colours, shapes, and silhouettes that can create a soothing rage at summertime celebrations. From making a case for freshwater pearls to rooting for an Read More
With couture-esque visual appeal, elevated creativity and a free-spirited vibe, costume jewellery is increasingly gaining favour among the Instagram generation of brides, who prefer personalised and unique jewellery pieces. “I had an exciting experience when I met a bride-to-be, who wanted to wear her mother’s wedding jewellery and a Kanjeevaram sari. She wanted to give Read More
From being invited to the 75th Cannes Film Festival in 2022 to being a part of the London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2023, Renu Oberoi Luxury Jewellery has been making waves globally. Here, the designer talks hues, shapes, and trends for those seeking to savour precious pieces. “Post-pandemic trends for jewellery have shifted as people are Read More
With her latest campaign marking her first-ever association with ‘the magnificent Roman high jeweller’, Bvlgari, Jayanti Reddy elevates the ethos of the eclectic, unapologetic and free-spirited wearer, while embracing pastels and recasting ornate silver work in a summer-friendly avatar. In a first-of-its-kind association, global high-jewellery design house Bvlgari and Indian couturier Jayanti Reddy came together. Read More
A trip to “Interstellar-twist”-Rahul Mishra’s Parisian odyssey-as the couturier recently showcased ‘Cosmos’ on the opening day of Paris Haute Couture Week Spring-Summer 2023. Aboard the maximalist spaceship harbouring alternate worlds of fantastical art and clinical precision, butterflies and business, rootedness and escape. The butterfly has been a recurring motif in the surrealistic botanical world of Read More
In conversation with Gaurav Gupta, who is on a cosmic plane as he basks in the glory of ‘Shunya’, his Paris Haute Couture 2023 showcase, marking his debut on the official calendar of the prestigious runway. Here, he takes us on a trail of surrealistic silhouettes, sculptural techniques and volcanic embroideries. Traversing a quirky realm Read More