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The Dance of Couture

Facilitating fluidity, ease and movement, Punit Balana’s creations are as much a rage with Bollywood celebs as with a new generation of women who love to vibe with tradition and freedom of expression. If clothes are an expression of one’s personality, then Punit Balana’s creations are an expression in creativity and culture, heritage and happiness. Read More

Devnaagri
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Handcrafting Artisanal Stories with Devnaagri

With a design vocabulary consisting of Gota Patti, Dori embroidery, and block-printing, Devnaagri’s designs weave a story of tradition, heritage, and craftsmanship. Infusing their artful designs with time-honoured techniques and silhouettes, the label’s creations spotlight India’s rich artisanal culture. Keep reading as the duo, Priyanka Jain and Kavita Jain, dive deeper into their design philosophy, Read More

Dhruv Vaish
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Dhruv Vaish’s Art of Expression

Known for his fine craftsmanship and innovative designs, Dhruv Vaish’s sartorial excellence speaks volumes about his love for experimenting and upholding traditional elements. Join us for a conversation with the design maven, navigating through his thoughts on creativity, styling, and inspiration. FL: What brought you into the world of fashion? Take us to where it Read More

sureena chowdhri
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Law to Luxe: Sureena Chowdhri’s Couture Story

In an exclusive conversation with First Look, Govind Chowdhri, the dynamic force behind the burgeoning fashion label Sureena Chowdhri, shares his inspiring journey from the corridors of corporate law to the heart of the fashion industry. Read along to dive into the origins of their label, the philosophy guiding their creative process, and a sneak Read More

Ridhima Bhasin
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

The Art of Fusion with Ridhima Bhasin

Since debuting her eponymous label in 2014, Ridhima Bhasin has established a unique presence captivating fashion enthusiasts with her exquisite creations. In an exclusive interview with First Look, Ridhima Bhasin delves into her design journey, the inspirations fueling her work, the philosophy underpinning her brand, and some great advice on curating a perfect festive wardrobe! Read More

Sheetal Batra
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

An Ode to Indian Craftsmanship: Sheetal Batra

Drawing inspiration from the traditional opulence and gentle evocations of a bygone era, Sheetal Batra’s timeless pieces celebrate the charm of India’s exquisite heritage while seamlessly blending culture and luxury. Anchored in soulful motifs and detailed embroideries, the eponymous label’s handcrafted designs spotlight the country’s eclectic culture through intricate elements. FL: With over 20 years Read More

Ritika Mirchandani
Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Reinventing Indian Fashion ft. Ritika Mirchandani

Using intricate embroideries on new-age silhouettes, Ritika Mirchandani has created a niche for her aesthetic in today’s occasion wear market, winning the hearts of women who want to stick to tradition while breaking norms. In a candid conversation, we discovered where it all started for the young designer.  FL: Twelve years after your eponymous label Read More

Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Magazine, Oct / Nov / Dec 2022

With Love from India

Unveiling the brand’s latest campaign shot in Israel and marking a creative Indo-Israel collaboration like no other, Sahil Kochhar says that the new age of Indian couture is here. A freshly brewed romantic couture saga, the Sahil Kochhar atelier is a testament to past glory and nostalgia, multi-faceted art and craft traditions of India and Read More

Designer Anand Bhushan
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2023, Magazine

The Return to Beauty

Embrace colours and the spirit of celebrations as Hope rewrites the fashion book this new year. Designer Anand Bhushan decodes the perfect summer look as he tells us how the relaxed look of the pandemic is making way for a more structured look, a nod to lives and wardrobes being reorganised. The award- winning Delhi-based Read More

Tamannaah Bhatia
Celebrity Focused, Celebrity Interview, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2023, Magazine

Tamannah Slays in Red

Straddling the screens of Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, Tamannaah Bhatia, popularly known as Tamannaah, is a trailblazer of Indian cinema. Here, unlocking her vibrant aura on a radiant day for the First Look cover, the pan-Indian star talks about rooting for defiant characters as she plays the rebel in red-hot looks at the historical Read More

Jewellery
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2023, Jewellery, Magazine

Bespoke Gems

The world of Narayan Jewellers is filled with wonders of ruby red and emerald green, layered necklaces, chokers, jhumkas, and more. Step inside to experience the rare brilliance. Ketan Chokshi, jewellery designer and MD, Narayan Jewellers, shares sparkling wisdom on what constitutes the novelty of demand in a post-pandemic world, how a new generation of Read More

Linen Bloom
Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jan / Feb / Mar 2023, Magazine, Sustainable

Sense & Sustainability

Designers Vicky Suri, Pooja Syal and Vinayak Suri – the Linen Bloom trio – decode the brand’s luxury prêt language. Read on to discover the spiritual and fun avatars of the forces behind Linen Bloom, leveraging pure linen for wondrous wardrobes. (Edited excerpts) FL: A milestone which has proved to be a game changer for Read More