Sanjay Garg, founder of Raw Mango, on disrupting the textile space in India. Parrot, Mogra, Monkey. Angels and aliens. Traditional yet liberal. Rooted yet disruptive. Heritage seen through the lens of individuality. Textiles reimagined, woven and packaged with unapologetic rawness – one that transmutes into hyperlocal visuals painted with the warm tone of nostalgia. Binaries Read More
Is sari an identity product of the past or does it have a modern metamorphosis? From loom to luxury, First Look maps design interventions in the landscape of handwoven saris. In several of his interviews, Hyderabad-based designer Gaurang Shah, founder of label Gaurang, has reiterated that growing up, he felt women were ready to move Read More
It’s official – Indian menswear is the new cool! With designers diversifying the sector and introducing fresh styles, men no longer have to settle for boring and predictable fashion choices. For ages, the market was dominated by formal and occasion-specific attire, which left them with little flexibility to create their unique style statement. From funky Read More
It is no secret that Jatin Malik is one of the country’s most creative couture designers. A master of high-end ensembles with a distinct inspiration and global appeal, he likes to keep himself involved in his work and evolve with time in order to create timeless, intelligent designs. In the drive to create India’s most Read More
When it comes to weddings or celebrations of any kind, nothing beats India. Brimming with culture & tradition, our country is known to go all-out and make everything an elaborate affair! In line with this larger-than-life narrative is the fashion industry, with designers & craftsmen creating wonders out of their ateliers. The Big Fat Indian Read More
Earlier this year, renowned designer Tarun Tahiliani, celebrated 25 glorious years of his eponymous label with a lavish celebration. Paying homage to his decades-long design legacy and reflecting on his creative vision of the past two-and-a-half decades, on July 16, the designer launched his Autumn/Winter 2020 Bridal & Festive wear collection titled ‘Pieces Of You’. Read More
Ageing and its representation in popular culture are becoming an increasingly gendered experience. The fact that it is always looked a from a woman’s perspective limits our already sketchy understanding of ageing and does nothing to help. To switch the viewpoint, we ask four men about their experiences of growing older, and the reward and Read More
Outfit by Gauri & Nainika ; Jewellery by Diosa It’s a bustling Monday afternoon and the rain gods are being a tad bit too generous on this day. Amidst the chaos and madness of a shoot, Athiya Shetty walks in wearing an oversized F.R.I.E.N.D.S sweatshirt with boyfriend jeans and flip-flops. And yet there’s a certain Read More
In just three years, fashion and textile designer Kshitij Jalori has managed to alter the way the world views Indian fabrics with his eponymous brand that is deeply rooted in textiles. As he showcased his collection at his first Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive ’19, we got a chance to speak to him about everything from Read More
After making waves down South, Rakul Preet Singh is all set to conquer Bollywood, one hit film at a time. Between celebrating the success of her recent film De De Pyar De and shuttling between cities to shoot her next, we caught up with the dynamic diva to talk about everything from Bollywood to fashion. Read More
Ohaila Khan presented her latest Bridal & Festive collections at Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio, Bandra on the 17th & 18th of May at an exclusive pop-up. The collections featured an array of classic Indian silhouettes mixed with Russian influences to create the perfect dose of drama for your festive wardrobe. Modern lehengas, robes shararas and anarkalis Read More
In a time where star kids are born to rule the silver screen and social media is swamped with cookie-cutter celebrities, there still exists a small yet impactful group of actors who make us want to watch a movie for the storyline and characters above everything else. On a quiet Saturday morning, Kalki Koechlin walks in red-nosed and Read More
Earlier this month, Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop celebrated the launch of a new collection by Label D at the Bandra Store. With just a splash of colour that the summer of 2019 years, Label D launched the Ikat ’19 collection that stands out on its own merit and the result is eye-catching hues of bold and Read More
Summer festivities have officially begun and it’s time to usher into a refreshing delight with a wardrobe that encapsulates the new season. Varsha Wadhwa , an upcoming and promising designer of the new-age synchronizes her designs prominently with the essence of the season. Fascinated by all her travels around the world, her own demi-couture women’s Read More
Slow fashion is gaining momentum at a fast pace. Courtesy: Familiarity and awareness led by sustainable design practitioners. One such high-end fashion label that concerns craft and community on par with style quotient is Vaishali S. Transforming Indian handloom into wearable work of art, Vaishali S is one of the few connoisseurs who understand the Read More