Author: Prathiksha Shetty

Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

An Artful Armour

From ancient armour to the most powerful fashion accessory, here’s how breastplates delicately balance feminine vulnerability and feminine power. Once a symbol of protection and armour on the battlefield to now a modern-day sartorial statement, the breastplates’ elevated status in haute couture is taking the fashion realm by storm. Fashion’s most arresting feminist trend, the Read More

Devnaagri
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Handcrafting Artisanal Stories with Devnaagri

With a design vocabulary consisting of Gota Patti, Dori embroidery, and block-printing, Devnaagri’s designs weave a story of tradition, heritage, and craftsmanship. Infusing their artful designs with time-honoured techniques and silhouettes, the label’s creations spotlight India’s rich artisanal culture. Keep reading as the duo, Priyanka Jain and Kavita Jain, dive deeper into their design philosophy, Read More

Sheetal Batra
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

An Ode to Indian Craftsmanship: Sheetal Batra

Drawing inspiration from the traditional opulence and gentle evocations of a bygone era, Sheetal Batra’s timeless pieces celebrate the charm of India’s exquisite heritage while seamlessly blending culture and luxury. Anchored in soulful motifs and detailed embroideries, the eponymous label’s handcrafted designs spotlight the country’s eclectic culture through intricate elements. FL: With over 20 years Read More

Coquette
Apr / May / Jun 2024, Fashion, Magazine

Take A Bow

Tying their delicate strings around everyone’s hearts, bows have taken the fashion landscape by storm. Escaping the confines of Instagram grids, the bow is charming its way through the streets, runways, and beyond. Thanks to the rise of ultra-feminine aesthetics like balletcore, barbiecore, and coquettecore on social media, bows have made a triumphant comeback, basking Read More

Apr / May / Jun 2024, Fashion, Magazine

The Reign Of Ready To Wear

A reigning force in the fashion industry, prêt-à-porter, commonly known as ready-to-wear or off-the-rack, is revolutionising the fashion market with its expansive array of styles. The evolution of ready-to-wear fashion has been fascinating, reshaping the industry significantly over the years. From fusion sarees infused with a contemporary flair to street-style staples echoing global trends, prêt Read More

Apr / May / Jun 2024, Interview, Magazine

Mindful Luxury with SVA by Sonam & Paras Modi

An artful amalgamation of ancient Indian crafts, mindful luxury, and unbridled creativity, SVA by Sonam & Paras Modi has created a niche for themselves in the Indian prêt landscape. After a decade-long stint in the luxury fashion industry, SVA by Sonam & Paras Modi continues to be a favourite among fashion aficionados through their strong Read More

Apr / May / Jun 2024, Interview, Magazine, Menswear

No Space For Norms at Antar-Agni

Fluid, fuss-free and new-age – Antar-Agni’s creations continue to push the bar in the Indian menswear realm with innovative designs. Banking on the fabric’s natural ebb and flow for his designs, Antar-Agni’s Ujjawal Dubey has carved out a space for himself in Indian menswear. Characterised by edgy drapes, asymmetrical cuts and experimental layering, the label Read More

Fashion

From Sets to Closets: Exploring Made in Heaven’s Couture

A show that made it to everyone’s binge-watch list when it dropped, Made in Heaven seamlessly weaved together a captivating plot, an astute commentary on pressing social issues and an unmissable display of consistent high-fashion moments. Although the flamboyant character Jazz, portrayed by Shivani Raghuvanshi, famously declared, “You can’t do fashion in this office”, the Read More