Against a canvas of light, shadow, and stone, this editorial celebrates Indian menswear through the lens of modern architecture.
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NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S TEXTILE
Indian textiles carry a strange intimacy, although most of us only recognise it much later, usually while emptying an old wardrobe. In India, clothes rarely exist as just clothes. They collect stories, absorb people and memory, and become records of lives lived. That relationship has shaped the way we speak about craft for generations. We Read More
Ekaya, Beyond Preservation
Preservation is second nature to a lot of people, especially us Indians. It’s engraved in the way the country remembers – through food, textiles, craftsmanship, rituals, and even art. It reveals itself through recipes passed down without measurement, heirlooms folded into cupboards for generations, rituals repeated instinctively, and crafts carried forward through the memory of Read More
The Memory Keepers ft. The House of Amrapali
Ever wondered why certain pieces remain so difficult to part with. Why does a grandmother’s bangle tucked away in a velvet pouch feel more valuable than something infinitely more expensive bought yesterday? Why do old jewels continue to exert such emotional force long after the people who wore them are gone? Perhaps because there are Read More
Gopi Vaid on Reimagining the Art of Marodi
Through a contemporary design language and a centuries-old craft form, Gopi Vaid offers a compelling case for revival through relevance. At the heart of her eponymous label is Marodi, once only reserved for India’s royalty. Today, the designer reimagines this highly intricate technique for discerning consumers possessing global tastes. The result is a thoughtful dialogue Read More
How JADE by Monica and Karishma is Redefining Indian Heirlooms
In an era of fast fashion, the definition of true luxury is shifting toward garments that carry soul, history, and lasting value. Marking this evolution, JADE by Monica & Karishma unveiled their Autumn/Winter 2026 Bridal Couture Collection, The Hands That Remember, in an exclusive runway preview in Mumbai. Timed with National Handloom Day, the collection Read More
The New Colour Code of Couture: The Hues That Defined ICW 2026
The first thing you notice on a couture runway isn’t always the embroidery or the silhouette. It’s the colour palette. At India Couture Week 2026, colour emerged as one of the season’s strongest storytelling devices, quietly setting the mood before a single detail came into focus. For the longest time, couture in India has been closely Read More
Custodians of the Past, Present & Future
For countless centuries, craft and culture have been the roots of community. Since childhood, we are introduced to historic textiles through family heirlooms, embroideries made by our grandmothers and the sarees, shawls and dupattas worn by our mothers. No matter which part of India one is born in, there are vernacular crafts that are definitive Read More
Ever Thine
A visual exploration of the anatomy of love in all its contradictions – messy, magnetic, and enduring. Muse: Rudrapriya, Bardeep Dhiman; HMUA: Neetu Tamang; Assisted by: Tuba Laraib.
5 Luxury Handloom Labels To Bookmark This National Handloom Day
Every thread of India’s handloom heritage carries a story. A story of generations of artisans, regional craftsmanship, slow processes, and traditions that have survived centuries. Yet in an age of fast fashion and mass production, these intricate textiles often struggle to find the recognition and the market they deserve. Observed every year on August 7, Read More
Tarun Tahiliani at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026: Couture Steps Off the Runway
Can couture exist without a runway? At Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in association with Nexxus New York, Tarun Tahiliani made a compelling case that it can. Trading the conventional runway for an immersive presentation at New Delhi’s historic Bikaner House, the designer invited guests to Read More
Roseroom by Isha Jajodia Turned Softness into a Statement at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026
Some collections captivate instantly. Others unfold slowly, revealing a new layer of beauty with every look. Roseroom by Isha Jajodia’s Softly, Strong belonged to the latter. Returning for its fourth consecutive showcase at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in association with Nexxus New York,, the label Read More
Dolly J Finds Beauty in Transformation with BRAHM at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026
Not every couture collection demands attention the moment it appears on the runway. Some reveal themselves gradually, inviting you to look a little closer. That was the mood created for Dolly J at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, presented in association with Nexxus New York as part of the FDCI showcase with BRAHM, a collection Read More
Jayanti Reddy Brings Hyderabad’s Palatial Heritage to Hyundai India Couture Week 2026
Jayanti Reddy brought the soul, grandeur, and gilded courtyards of Hyderabad straight into the heart of New Delhi. Unveiling her latest collection, The Gilded Era, at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 – an FDCI initiative presented in association with Nexxus New York – Reddy transformed the Taj Palace ballroom into a celebration of royal Deccani Read More
A Legacy Reimagined: JJ Valaya Unveils Siddi at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026
Few designers have shaped Indian couture quite like JJ Valaya. Thirty-four years into his journey, the couturier continues to reinvent bridal dressing without losing sight of the signature craftsmanship that defines the House of Valaya. His latest collection, Siddi, unveiled at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, was a testament to that enduring vision, weaving together Read More