Widely known as Passmenteirs in France, Latkans in South-Asia to Tzitzit in Israel- 2022 saw a revival of this antiquated embellishment in fashion. Tassels, loosely hanging threads knotted and decorated with different elements, trace their history to biblical times and the Vedic period. Initially used in religious settings, tassels were only added in prayer beads Read More
Often chastised for being bold, independent, and opinionated, women have reclaimed their power from the patriarchal mindset and moved on to conquer their legacy. Yet, it seems we have scaled only half the mountain. Being well of in the 21st century, gender roles still passively dictate most of our choices and ideas. IWD (International Women’s Read More
The fashion choices of millennial & Gen-Z women are poles apart from the generations that preceded them. In the age of social media, where each one of us wants to embrace & showcase our unique tastes to the world, fashion has played a key role. Here’s where Kalista comes in with a burst of colour Read More
When it comes to weddings or celebrations of any kind, nothing beats India. Brimming with culture & tradition, our country is known to go all-out and make everything an elaborate affair! In line with this larger-than-life narrative is the fashion industry, with designers & craftsmen creating wonders out of their ateliers. The Big Fat Indian Read More
Inspiration can come from anywhere, even the most unlikely places, and for Sougat Paul, the brainchild of SOUP – it comes from the smallest piece of fabric print, an old rug or even crockery. The most seemingly trivial texture or artwork holds the ability to instantly spark the designer’s imagination! Sougat Paul’s creations are highly 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
The stillness that the world witnessed in the past year made us take a significant amount of time off from our monotonous lives. While some of us simply hit pause or tried to make healthy lifestyle changes, couturier Tarun Tahiliani took a deep dive into fashion through the ages. The result? His fresh new Spring/Summer 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
The beginning of spring witnessed an extremely stunning and sustainable collection in couturier Tarun Tahiliani’s stores. ‘Love and Relove’ or as he likes to call it, The India Modern Way, is a fresh approach to good old traditional lehengas and sarees, with the collection’s idea of repurposing garments in an endeavour to dwindle excessive consumerism. Read More
As we approach summer, it is time to restock our closets with bright, vibrant colours again and “Balance by Rohit Bal” is the label for it. Ranging from beautiful kurta sets to peplums, the line displays the kind of outfits you would need for your summer brunches and parties. The collection also features outfits for Read More
Just when we thought the first lady of Indian fashion has shown us everything there is in fashion to witness, she slides us right back to the corner of our seats with the launch of Ritu Kumar Home. Displaying a beautiful range varying from block printed tiger and floral motifs on cushions to vintage kansa Read More
While there are tons of things that Masaba and Neena Gupta have mastered, ‘fashion’ definitely tops the list! Time and again, they never fail to serve up looks that aren’t just trendsetting, but also give us ideas on how we can coordinate our own outfits with the most important woman of our lives. No number 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
This isn’t the first time that ace designer Masaba Gupta has taken the internet by storm, but it is the first time when she’s doing it with her acting skills. And what can we say about Neenaji? There isn’t a single moment when her performance isn’t legendary. If you haven’t seen the mother-daughter duo conquering Read More