Author: FIRST LOOK

Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2022, Magazine

The Cocktail Lab

Couturier Rimzim Dadu delves into the world of her futuristic textiles and molten metallics as she gives a lesson in smart and sharp cocktail dressing. Read on to discover how she treats diverse materials in her daring design ‘lab’ and makes everlasting statements with her ensembles. From the signature steel-wire Rimzim Dadu sari to the Read More

Sarees For Women
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2022, Magazine

The Holy Quest For Fashion

Believing in the eternal quest for fashion – the pursuit of the Umami, the secret sixth sense or taste – Kolkata-based couturier Kiran Uttam Ghosh deconstructs her world of slow fashion, cooked slow with layers of deliciousness, dreams and desire. From the poetry of Leonard Cohen to the gastronomic flavours of Kolkata, from a woman Read More

Fashion
Apr / May / Jun 2022, Fashion, Interview, Magazine, Menswear

The Art of Breaking Rules

Presenting fashion influencer Siddharth Batra, designer Rahul Mishra’s muse, as he slips into a melange of moody, artistic and gender-fluid creations. In conversation with designer Rahul Mishra, who tells us how craft anchors him, why his ideal muse has to be culturally informed and compassionate, and why the modern Indian man is making bold choices. Read More

Types of sarees
Fashion, FestiveSarees

6 Types of Sarees to Add in Your Wardrobe

Weddings hold immense significance in every individual’s life, and the cultural richness of Indian nuptials amplifies this importance dramatically. The cherished rituals, heartfelt promises, and the joyous gathering of families create a truly enchanting spectacle. As the wedding season approaches, it brings loved ones together and provides an opportunity to adorn oneself in the most Read More

Date on the plate
Jan / Feb / Mar 2022, lifestyle, Magazine, Places to Visit, Restaurants, Travel

Date on the Plate

Head to these restaurants around the globe offering stunning views and scrumptious gastronomic fare for you and your beloved. Karavalli, VIVANTA BENGALURU Since 1990, Karavalli has grown to be a hallmark when it comes to South Western coastal flavours. Modelled on a traditional Mangalorean bungalow, the Residency Road restaurant is inspired by the architecture of Read More

Malaika Arora
Celebrity Focused, Celebrity Interview, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2022, Magazine

The Magnificent Malaika

A charming tete-a-tete with Malaika Arora as she dons the role of cover star for First Look. Here’s to hope and hearts in a new fashion avatar. We  caught up with our cover star and reality television judge, actor, dancer, entrepreneur and yogi, Malaika Arora, as she donned one eclectic look after another for the Read More