Step inside a home in South Asia or the Middle East, and you’re instantly met with a sensory embrace. It’s the deep, resinous trails of bakhoor or the delicate, lingering smoke of an incense stick – a fragrant signature that defines many brown households. For generations, these scents were the backdrop of daily life, clinging Read More
There are florals and then there are Jajaabor florals that the brand flamboyantly showcased at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026. The collection – Calcutta • Kolkata – paid a visually rich homage to the city’s distinctive soul that has remained unchanged over many many decades. While strong vermilion smeared faces marched down the runway, the audience Read More
If you’ve spent even a few minutes scrolling through Instagram or TikTok lately, you’ve probably noticed the quiet return of ’90s minimalist aesthetic in neutral hues. Needless to say, this sudden fascination is a result of Ryan Murphy’s newest series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Inspired by the real-life romance between Read More
The pursuit of the perfect scent is eternal. The ones that smell divine rarely last – the ones that linger often overwhelm. It’s a paradox fragrance lovers know intimately, a quiet dissatisfaction behind vanities lined with half-empty bottles. Pinterest Predicts 2026, however, offers a new perspective, naming scent-stacking as one of its defining trends – Read More
Among the many trends spotted by Pinterest this year, Khaki-coded stands apart not because it is new, but because it feels necessary. And no, it’s not about playing it safe in beige. It’s about earthy tones, sharp tailoring, cargo silhouettes, and outfits that look just as good on a boarding pass as they do on Read More
Before there was Pinterest Predicts 2026, there were slime videos – and before that, squishy toys – and now they all seem to be making a comeback, at least in spirit. Gimme Gummy, named as one of the trends by Pinterest set to define 2026, makes it clear that a collective mood is taking shape. Read More
With fashion accelerating at high speed and trends dissolving as quickly as they appear, something quieter is taking shape. According to Pinterest Predicts 2026, this year will witness a shift towards nostalgia aesthetics. Think styling vintage silhouettes and prints, incorporating 90s home decor, etc. The revival of one’s childhood through an adult lens is less Read More
When the curtains rose on Michael Kors’ 2026 collection during New York Fashion Week, it was not just a showcase; it was a celebration of 45 years of fashion brilliance. Presented in the radiating surroundings of the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Centre, the runway transformed into a breathtaking stage, adorned with deep red hues Read More
Pinterest Predicts 2026 has dropped some of the quirkiest and most compelling trend forecasts for the year ahead, and the one currently ruling the charts is Vamp Romantic. Think old-world glamour meets modern edge – sultry silhouettes, moody palettes, and beauty looks that feel equal parts poetic and powerful. It’s romance, but with a dash Read More
After years of fashion leaning into louder silhouettes, sharper edges, and statement-making, a softer cultural shift is unfolding. Poetcore emerges not as a fleeting aesthetic but as someone who values introspective behaviour over impact and feeling. According to Pinterest Predict, Poetcore is set to rise as younger audiences gravitate toward aesthetics that prioritise emotion and Read More
In the language of wedding fashion, the veil is punctuation, poetry, and power all at once. A lehenga may set the stage, but it is the veil that delivers the finale. Every bridal look has that one defining detail – and this season, all eyes are on the veil. At most weddings, just before the Read More
Sheer capes, sultry necklines, scintillating silhouettes and more – India Couture Week 2025 was a gala of all things dynamic and dramatic. But the runway trends that caught our eye? Read on for the most arrestive statements for this wedding season we spotted. This year, Hyundai India Couture Week brought the most riveting lineup of Read More
Fashion has always been closely tied to colour, but some shades speak more softly – and linger longer. Before styling choices or trends come into play, colour sets the mood, shaping how fashion is felt as much as how it’s seen. And right now, one hue is quietly making waves: Cool Blue. Think icy, glacial, Read More
Once a symbol of overt femininity, the bow has quietly rewritten its own narrative. What was once delicate, dainty, and decidedly “girlish” has evolved into a powerful element that transcends norms. Fashion, as it always does, has expanded the bow’s vocabulary and reintroduced it with a renowned identity. Truth be told, bows never really went Read More
Sequins, the 2010 trend we never thought would make a comeback, has returned with full force, and it’s here to stay. While shimmer never fully disappeared, it did spend years confined to a New Year’s Eve–to–birthday-night-out bubble. But 2025 has rewritten the rulebook. Think summer vacations, everyday ease, and even beach day dressing – the Read More