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
Label Wendell Rodricks launched a new collection that showcases the late designer’s true design language of edgy minimalism and timeless silhouettes. Manmade trash turned into treasures by the ocean; sea glass is beautifully carved out of carelessly discarded glass. It reminds us of the power nature beholds, as the waves create reverse gems and wash Read More
Known for his avant-garde, timeless pieces, Amit Aggarwal is back with a new collection this season and we are in complete awe. Showcasing couture in its best form, ‘Euphor’ displays the designer’s signature textured patterns on beautiful lehengas and sarees. “They (People) will favour couture that is classic, yet fused with something contemporary, and that’s Read More
Serving up new trends to millennials season after season just isn’t enough anymore. Why? Because they don’t just follow, but drive them instead! This generation preaches and practices freedom of expression in every way possible, and an outfit without a purpose just doesn’t cut it. Indian designers have started taking notice, and are constantly coming Read More
“Inspiration can come from anywhere” is a line that is passed around like a daily mantra in the world of design. Proving it time and again with her collections, Anju Modi designer has established one thing: nature has endless possibilities and can influence breathtaking art & design. She has been known to incorporate attributes of Read More
Best known for her eponymous label, Anamika Khanna is one of the most admired and respected designers in the Indian fashion industry. Seen as highbrow and sartorial in equal measure, Anamika began her label with the intention of innovating Indian style with a sophisticated edge for the modern woman. “Anamika Khanna Label is all about Read More
In harmony with the season’s spirit and the freshness of summer blooms, designer Chhavvi Aggarwal presented her Spring/Summer ’19 collection at Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio in Bandra on the 15th of March. Named ‘A La Mode’, the collection displayed an eclectic mix of indo-western silhouettes like concept sarees, draped dresses, fusion silhouettes with light layers and Read More
She encapsulates individuality, history and uniqueness through her designs. She is known for her use of dramatic elements that make the wearer look a class apart in the crowd. And she clearly has us fascinated by her creations. On the 27th of April 2019, Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio, Bandra presented an exclusive preview of Disha Kahai’s Read More
To make chic new additions in your summer wardrobe, The Stylist hosted a special pop-up with Tara & I, a pret womenswear label and a contemporary jewellery brand- Bansri on the 25th of April. Bringing together two creative brands to compliment each other, the event was a celebration of fashion and design. Label Tara & Read More
Earlier this month, Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop celebrated the launch of a new collection by Label D at the Bandra Store. With just a splash of colour that the summer of 2019 years, Label D launched the Ikat ’19 collection that stands out on its own merit and the result is eye-catching hues of bold and Read More