In its 25th year, Lakmē Fashion Week 2025 was all about paradoxes – tradition met technology, fluidity met structure, and art met utility. Gender norms were blurred, mixed metals and bold prints took centre stage, and corsets were given a fresh update by emerging and seasoned designers. Apart from designs that will rule the trend Read More
From 26th to 30th March, the prestigious Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI was solely in the spotlight for its extravagant showcase of the finest in fashion. From renowned labels to rising stars and everything in between, the fashion week was a grand celebration of glamour, innovation and exquisite craftsmanship. Every collection on the runway captured Read More
As summer approaches, bringing with it breezy cotton and linen outfits, pastel hues, refreshing cold drinks, and essential sunscreens, it’s time to experiment with the art of ornamentation. But amping up your look doesn’t mean overhauling your entire closet – sometimes, the right jewellery is all you need. There are plenty of brands to pick Read More
Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) stands as a beacon of inspiration, offering Indian designers a vibrant platform to showcase their talents and explore limitless possibilities. For fashion enthusiasts and budding designers alike, collections showcased at this platform act as a treasure trove of creativity! The 2024 edition of Lakme Fashion Week was an absolute spectacle, showcasing Read More
Gaurav Gupta has long captured the imagination of international audiences, offering an irresistible fusion of designs, art, and high fashion. Weaving a vibrant tapestry from the rich threads of Indian mythology and Vedic philosophy, each piece by Gupta tells a captivating story of love, resilience, and transcendence, inviting you on an extraordinary journey of new Read More
India’s prestigious fashion spectacle, Lakmé Fashion Week, is back with its much-anticipated summer/resort edition, setting the stage for the trend-defining season from 26th to 30th March. In partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), this edition is set to spotlight a stellar lineup crafted by the industry’s icons and emerging designers. Just as Read More
Creativity and innovation aren’t just elements of fashion; they are its very heartbeat. From leading fashion houses to top designers, most turn to collaborations that serve as a vibrant medium, bringing their vision and ethos to life. In the first half of 2025, we have witnessed some remarkable partnerships redefining brand identities. The world’s renowned Read More
FDCI Men’s Fashion Week 2025, set against Jaipur’s royal backdrop, was a dazzling showcase of the best in menswear. This year, top designers brought their A-game, redefining menswear classics with creativity and flair. Shantnu & Nikhil stole the show with their regal fusion of heritage and contemporary tailoring, blending traditional silhouettes with sleek, modern cuts. Read More
Capturing sagas of couture through unrecounted stories, Karan Torani is here to change how the world visualises luxury wear — away from the stage lights. If like the rest of the world today, you too, spend most of your time scrolling through Instagram, it is nearly impossible not to stumble upon a bewitching, almost enchanting Read More
For more than three decades, Sonali Dalwani has been a trailblazer in the Indian footwear industry. From her early days in the embroidery business to founding the iconic footwear label Crimzon, Sonali has created a brand that blends luxury and comfort. In an exclusive conversation with First Look, the designer shares her journey, design philosophy, Read More
Have you ever wondered what your aura looks like? The human form is so complex that we usually don’t look beyond the physical. However, it is our energies that define us. Rahul Mishra encapsulates this concept through his latest collection for Paris Couture Week 2024, which is seeped with spiritualism, mythology, and a love for Read More
If understated charm was a knack, Dhruv Kapoor surely knows how to ace it. He made the country proud by being the first Indian menswear designer to attend Milan Fashion Week in June 2022 and has made a dynamic comeback this year with his Spring/Summer ’25 collection. The creations were a perfect amalgamation of fearless 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
The designer duo’s covetable new collection ‘Dori’– is a celebration of Rajasthani art, playful colours, architectural motifs – and showcases a contemporary take on cultural heritage. Established in 2013, Label Megha and Jigar have undoubtedly made a mark in the fashion industry. They are known for their sense of craft, exceptional quality, highly artistic design Read More