This March, The Fashion Design Council of India, more commonly known as FDCI, joined forces with Lakme Fashion Week for a seasonless, phygital showcase. Read on as we let you in on the collections we loved!
Fashion
Tarun Tahiliani’s Spring Summer ‘21 Collection: Timelessness
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
Skirting the rules
You know summers are here when warm air mingles with breezy silhouettes. Of all the summer staples, skirts reign supreme for their ease and comfort. While spring-ready whites and classic romantic ruffled silhouettes are a mainstay, bring fresh air into the summers with these offbeat and edgy skirt hybrids. It is ideal to invest in Read More
Revisiting the LBD Cult
If you were to dig into the fashion chronicles, from Breakfast at Tiffany to Princess Diana’s infamous ‘revenge dress’ stint, the Little Black Dress has garnered a fanbase solely for these iconic style statements. The LBD holds what so many want to accomplish with their style: effortless elegance. Besides the celebrated elegance, the dress has Read More
Transitioning To Summer
‘Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year’s all about! John Mayer knows it – and so do we! Summer, with its arrival, hints at another adventure, and we’re all for it. The days of being snuggled up in a blanket are long gone, and the changing season has also changed our Read More
8 perfect cocktail ensembles from Amit Aggarwal’s Euphor
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
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
An Ode To Indian Craftsmanship: Ritu Kumar Home
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
Celeb Inspired: Couples’ Day Out!
Date nights and boozy brunches are all very nice – but a whole day with your other half, doing something out of the ordinary is even better! While one part of our social media feed is brimming with declarations of love, the other is busy scrolling through and creating imaginary scenarios about the whirlwind romance 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