Fashion
Acing the normcore attitude
As the name hints normcore is characterized by normal clothing. And basic now has become the new black! The NYC-based trend forecasting agency K-HOLE that conceived and christened the term, refers to normcore as an attitude and not a particular dress code. As an antidote to saturating fast fashion, normcore gives a leeway from trends, Read More
6 stunning looks from Tarun Tahiliani’s ‘Love And Relove’ Collection
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
Brighten your summer wardrobe with ‘Balance by Rohit Bal’
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
From The Screen: Women Who Inspire Change!
Womanhood – what a rollercoaster! No amount of words can do justice to the joys and struggles of being a woman in a world that is slowly unravelling from the clutches of patriarchy, and a lot of credit goes to aspirational storytelling. It inspires us, it moves us, and every so often, it makes us Read More
Balancing trends & longevity
In the slew of trends that manage to fancy us every season, the state of change in our real lives have made us rethink our choices. If there could be one trend that you’d wear for the rest of your lives, we’d all choose the one that we’re most comfortable in. At this moment in Read More
Your Guide To A Low-Key Valentine’s
If there’s anything the past few months have reinstated, it’s that over-the-top celebrations and grand gestures are not how you measure love. All you really need is your favourite people by your side, and everything else fades into the background. We’re now into the ‘love month’ as they call it, and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! Read More
Why handmade will always be special
Digitalization and mechanical manufacturing could be the modern new, but the craftsmanship done by human hand has formed the core of fashion in India. Feeling the uneven texture of a handwoven khadi fabric, feasting eyes on the beautifully loomed golden threads on a Benarasi sari, it is the mastery of a skilful artisan that brings Read More
Why the Indian jacket is a universal statement-maker
As lines between classic and contemporary began to blur, the fusion of global influences has been the best thing that happened in the Indian fashion sphere. While quintessential traditional wear has been modernized and future-proofed, designers have also refreshed western styles in Indian textile to fuel the fusion fever. So, how is the ubiquitous jacket Read More
Style Cues From The Iconic Mother-Daughter Duo
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
Pantone Color Of The Year Edit
Every 365 days, if there’s one thing that brings the global creative industry together, it’s gotta be the Pantone Color Of The Year. While 2020 was all about the blues, this year, we’ve been graced with not one – but two polar opposite hues! Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray have been the talk of the Read More
The 2020 Wardrobe
Every year brings something new to the table. 2020 though, has been the most peculiar one for all of us. We didn’t just see a few of our habits changing, but observed an entire lifestyle switch altogether! Staying indoors pushed us to make some much-needed changes, ones that we plan to take forward in 2021 Read More
Glam-Up Guide: A Lesson In Party Dressing!
The reasons to revisit classics are plenty. They go beyond the dose of nostalgia and sense of familiarity, and there is much more to remember than just the dialogues. For us, the costumes donned by our favourite characters also act as the push we need to go back and watch these iconic movies, endlessly. We’re Read More
Made For Millennials
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
5 Things You Need If You’re Hosting A Dinner Party
You’ve intimated your friends that they need to keep their calendar free, and planned out the perfect menu already – a delectable four-course meal! Your guestlist too, is finalized with names of everyone you want to see on a weekend, and you can’t wait for their positive RSVP’s. You’ve also picked the outfit you want Read More