Fashion

Designer Focused, Fashion, Fashion Accessories

Bollywood Beauties’ Favourite Accessories

Most of us were introduced to accessories through our mothers’ or grandmothers’ collections, and we’ve either admired, or worn a few striking pieces they own.  Accessories were once reserved for special occasions – but they are now worn to elevate everyday looks as well. One constant is that they were treasured back then, and continue Read More

Fashion, Women's Fashion

Couture for Gen Z

According to McCrindle, Gen Z is the largest generation ever. It comprises almost 2 billion people, which is approximately 30% of the world’s population. For the next two decades, it would be their spending patterns and lifestyle driving production and inspiration of the couturiers. Gen Z’s take on couture Couture and Gen Z seemed like Read More

Designer Focused, Fashion, lifestyle, Trends, Women's Fashion

A Spotlight on Tassels

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

Fashion, lifestyle, Trends, Women's Fashion

The Revival Of Cross-Stitch Embroidery

Whether you dig through heirloom trunks or your grandmother’s collectibles, you’ll find a treasure of memories, antique things, and pieces of exquisite crafts that evoke a sense of nostalgia and carry the charm of the good old days. Cross stitch embroidered linens, pillow tops, coasters, and ornamental mats are intuitive of such a sentimental yearning. Read More

Fashion, lifestyle, Listicle, Women's Fashion

Androgyny in Muted Mannerisms

Power dressing started to gain prominence in the 1980s when women embraced the structured and tailored attires meant for men. This led to the ascension of androgyny and power dressing as a popular style for women. The rise of avant-garde silhouettes challenged the social constructs around gender. Designers adopted gender-ambiguous themes leading to a change Read More

Bridal, Fashion

Brocade Beyond Bridal Wear

Brocade is a self-patterned decorative fabric made using the technique of jacquard weaving —imprinting a tightly woven design on top of the background weave. The embossed texture of brocade has a rich look and feel to it; historically known to be adorned by wealthy people of society. Brocade crafted ensembles signified the nobility and power Read More