Author: Prathiksha Shetty

Apr / May / Jun 2024, Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, 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, Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, 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

Lifestyle, Looks Guide, Movies and TV Shows

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

Fashion, Lifestyle, Looks Guide, Women's Fashion

Step Into The Spotlight With Occasion-Ready Gowns

Right from red carpets to post-wedding occasions, Gowns have left their glorious impression everywhere! From timeless classics that never fail to impress to new-age and futuristic iterations of the silhouette, gowns have evolved significantly over the years. Whether it’s a breathtaking ball gown or a sultry one with a risqué slit, there’s a gown for Read More

Lifestyle, Looks Guide, Trends

Barbiecore – But Make It Desi!

Bright, unapologetic, and hyper-feminine! The unofficial colour of 2022, Pink, which set the fashion scene ablaze, is back to reclaim its spotlight with the Barbiecore trend. The season’s hottest hue ranks high on the dopamine dressing trend- consisting of mood-boosting, bright shades. Receiving the celebrity seal of approval from Bollywood and Hollywood, Pink has dominated Read More

Fashion, Menswear

A Fluid Future: Menswear Labels Blurring Gendered Boundaries

Gender fluid fashion, gender-neutral, unisex, non-binary, and androgynous are a few buzzwords emerging strongly around the globe. Fashion has always been a reflection of the contours of societal changes. While the concept might be dubbed as a new and fast-approaching change, India has had a history of gender neutral clothing. Gender fluid fashion has always Read More

Fashion, Saree, Women's Fashion

Saree Story: The comeback of the cultural icon

A symbol of traditional craftsmanship and a reflection of unique weaves from different states, sarees have long been a national pride. The word “Sari” is derived from a Sanskrit term that means “strip of cloth.” When tracing its history, the wardrobe hero is believed to have been introduced during the Indus Valley Civilization. Women and Read More

Designer Focused, Fashion, Fashion Accessories

Bollywood Beauties’ Favourite Accessories

Most of us were introduced to accessories through our mothers’ or grandmothers’ collections, and we’ve either admired, or worn a few striking pieces they own.  Accessories were once reserved for special occasions – but they are now worn to elevate everyday looks as well. One constant is that they were treasured back then, and continue Read More