‘Dabu’, Anavila’s Spring-Summer 2023 showcase, opened the Atelier on Sustainable Fashion day at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in partnership with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Inside the world of the linen queen and sari trailblazer, Anavila Misra, as she manipulates the volume of a six-yard to create a structure in fluidity. This season, textile-based Read More
Saree
6 Lightweight Sarees for Every Modern Aficionado
Sarees have been a timeless wardrobe staple for generations, and rightfully so. The versatility of the six-yard drape goes beyond its reputation as heavy occasion wear. Kanjeevarams, Banarasis and Paithanis are time-honoured treasures, but they can not be worn as effortlessly as ready to wear sarees crafted using lightweight chiffons, georgettes and organzas. Featherlight drapes Read More
Saree Story: The comeback of the cultural icon
A symbol of traditional craftsmanship and a reflection of unique weaves from different states, sarees have long been a national pride. The word “Sari” is derived from a Sanskrit term that means “strip of cloth.” When tracing its history, the wardrobe hero is believed to have been introduced during the Indus Valley Civilization. Women and Read More
5 Sarees For A Festive-To-Wedding Transition
Once we set foot into September, it’s hard to step out from the host of Indian festivities and weddings that keep coming! During this season, most of us can’t help but mumble that one sentence with a sigh- “I wish I had bought more sarees!” But buying ornate festive sarees for every occasion means, more Read More
Bollywood Sarees That Raised The Bar
If we were to hit ‘rewind’ and ‘replay’, we’d find that there were seldom any moments in Hindi Cinema that didn’t make history or contributed to Indian fashion evolution. The Golden Age of Bollywood and the new-age that followed saw several roles that struck a chord with us all. Among them, the one other thing Read More
The Six-Yard Allure: Sarees for Summer Weddings
Hail the timeless grandeur of sarees! Nothing matches the glorious elegance of a classic saree. Times have changed and sartorial preferences have evolved, but the one piece of clothing that has maintained its status staying in the front foot of the fashion radar in India is the saree. Today, modern women are tapping deep into Read More