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Fashion, lifestyle, Trends, Women's Fashion

Turn To Trains: For A Dramatic Entry & Exit!

One of fashion’s most iconic pieces and a red carpet favourite among celebrities, gowns are regarded as glamorous staples! Since its creation, this coveted classic has continued to evolve. Design masterminds worldwide have introduced different styles of gowns, including sheath-style silhouettes and mermaid dresses which flaunt one’s form spectacularly! Also – how can we forget Read More

Designer Focused, Fashion, lifestyle, Trends, Women's Fashion

A Spotlight on Tassels

Widely known as Passmenteirs in France, Latkans in South-Asia to Tzitzit in Israel- 2022 saw a revival of this antiquated embellishment in fashion. Tassels, loosely hanging threads knotted and decorated with different elements, trace their history to biblical times and the Vedic period. Initially used in religious settings, tassels were only added in prayer beads Read More

Fashion, lifestyle, Trends, Women's Fashion

The Revival Of Cross-Stitch Embroidery

Whether you dig through heirloom trunks or your grandmother’s collectibles, you’ll find a treasure of memories, antique things, and pieces of exquisite crafts that evoke a sense of nostalgia and carry the charm of the good old days. Cross stitch embroidered linens, pillow tops, coasters, and ornamental mats are intuitive of such a sentimental yearning. Read More

Fashion, lifestyle, Listicle, Women's Fashion

Androgyny in Muted Mannerisms

Power dressing started to gain prominence in the 1980s when women embraced the structured and tailored attires meant for men. This led to the ascension of androgyny and power dressing as a popular style for women. The rise of avant-garde silhouettes challenged the social constructs around gender. Designers adopted gender-ambiguous themes leading to a change Read More

Fashion, lifestyle, Listicle

The Comeback of Crafting Culture

Mechanical manufacturing may have evolved fashion in the modern age but handmade craftsmanship continues to hold its high value. The mastery of artisans rendering patchwork, applique work, the art of crochet, quilting and cross-stitch embroidery bequeathed to new generations is still thriving in fashion, courtesy of a few revivalist designers. Handmade Extraordinaire Every handcrafted piece Read More