Designer Focused

Aditi Rao
Celebrity Focused, Celebrity Looks, Designer Focused, Designers, Fashion

Aditi Rao Hydari’s Go-To Ethnic Wear Designers

Aditi Rao Hydari needs no introduction when it comes to her roster of regal Indian wear. The actor’s affinity towards ethnic glam never fails to serve a lesson in effortless elegance. Hydari’s scene-stealing sartorial choices are bound to tingle inspiration for celebratory occasions.     From heritage-infused anarkalis to scene-stealing shararas, Aditi’s looks are all about classic Read More

Sunita Shekhawat
Designer Focused, Fashion, Jewellery, Jewellery Edit, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Sunita Shekhawat’s Haveli of Heritage

Delving into India’s multifaceted history of jewellery making witha one-of-a-kind museum in the Pink City. Decades after India’s liberation from British rule, the search for the scattered pieces lost under colonialism still seems inexhaustible. Today, a grand indo-Islamic structure – the Museum of Meenakari Heritage (MoMH) – in the heart of Jaipur celebrates the legacy Read More

Indian Couture Week
Designer Focused, Events, Fashion, Indian Shows

All about India Couture Week 2024

One of India’s most prestigious fashion exhibits, India Couture Week by FDCI, kicked off on July 24. Over the next eight days, fourteen top labels will showcase their newest collections, which genuinely exemplify Indian artistry to the tee. These ateliers are ready to show their expertise through their avant-grande silhouettes, which celebrate the country’s rich Read More

Devnaagri
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, 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

Arjan Dugal
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Innovating Heritage with Arjan Dugal

As the creative director of his eponymous menswear label and his late mother’s label, Simar Dugal – Arjan skillfully balances the rich heritage of the legacy brand with an edgy appeal.  In this exclusive interview, he takes us through his journey, the unique challenges of leading two distinct brands, and his relentless pursuit of creating Read More

Dhruv Vaish
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Dhruv Vaish’s Art of Expression

Known for his fine craftsmanship and innovative designs, Dhruv Vaish’s sartorial excellence speaks volumes about his love for experimenting and upholding traditional elements. Join us for a conversation with the design maven, navigating through his thoughts on creativity, styling, and inspiration. FL: What brought you into the world of fashion? Take us to where it Read More

sureena chowdhri
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Law to Luxe: Sureena Chowdhri’s Couture Story

In an exclusive conversation with First Look, Govind Chowdhri, the dynamic force behind the burgeoning fashion label Sureena Chowdhri, shares his inspiring journey from the corridors of corporate law to the heart of the fashion industry. Read along to dive into the origins of their label, the philosophy guiding their creative process, and a sneak Read More

Sheetal Batra
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, 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

Ritika Mirchandani
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Reinventing Indian Fashion ft. Ritika Mirchandani

Using intricate embroideries on new-age silhouettes, Ritika Mirchandani has created a niche for her aesthetic in today’s occasion wear market, winning the hearts of women who want to stick to tradition while breaking norms. In a candid conversation, we discovered where it all started for the young designer.  FL: Twelve years after your eponymous label Read More

Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Magazine, Oct / Nov / Dec 2022

With Love from India

Unveiling the brand’s latest campaign shot in Israel and marking a creative Indo-Israel collaboration like no other, Sahil Kochhar says that the new age of Indian couture is here. A freshly brewed romantic couture saga, the Sahil Kochhar atelier is a testament to past glory and nostalgia, multi-faceted art and craft traditions of India and Read More

Rahul Mishra at Paris Couture Week 2024
Designer Collection, Designer Focused, Events, Fashion, Paris Fashion Week, Runway Events

Rahul Mishra at Paris Fashion Week: Bringing the Aura to Life

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

Designer Anand Bhushan
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2023, Magazine

The Return to Beauty

Embrace colours and the spirit of celebrations as Hope rewrites the fashion book this new year. Designer Anand Bhushan decodes the perfect summer look as he tells us how the relaxed look of the pandemic is making way for a more structured look, a nod to lives and wardrobes being reorganised. The award- winning Delhi-based Read More

Jewellery
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2023, Jewellery, Magazine

Bespoke Gems

The world of Narayan Jewellers is filled with wonders of ruby red and emerald green, layered necklaces, chokers, jhumkas, and more. Step inside to experience the rare brilliance. Ketan Chokshi, jewellery designer and MD, Narayan Jewellers, shares sparkling wisdom on what constitutes the novelty of demand in a post-pandemic world, how a new generation of Read More

Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2023, Magazine

A Playful Textiles Playbook

As Ekaya Banaras clocks in a decade in the handwoven couture trail of India and beyond, Palak Shah unearths some gems from her priceless brand book. Meet Palak Shah, the new-age disruptor who took over the challenge of giving a new voice and identity to an already well-established family textile business. The result? Ten years Read More

Milan Fashion Week - Dhruv Kapoor Designer
Designer Collection, Designer Focused, Events, Fashion, Runway Events

Dhruv Kapoor at Milan Fashion Week 2024

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