Ethnic Wear
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview

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

Natasha Poonawala
Designer Focused, Fashion, Lifestyle, Looks Guide

Natasha Poonawalla: The Vanguard Of Maximalism

The multifaceted Natasha Poonawalla impeccably personifies the quote, “More is more, less is a bore.” While browsing through her over-the-top Instagram feed, one can’t help but feel like they’re flipping through the covers of an editorial magazine. Her visionary knack and pulse for understanding fashion keep her ahead of the game.  For someone who embodies Read More

Aditi Rao
Celebrity Focused, Celebrity Looks, Designer Focused, Designers, Fashion

Aditi Rao Hydari’s Go-To Ethnic Wear Designers

Aditi Rao Hydari needs no introduction when it comes to her roster of regal Indian wear. The actor’s affinity towards ethnic glam never fails to serve a lesson in effortless elegance. Hydari’s scene-stealing sartorial choices are bound to tingle inspiration for celebratory occasions.     From heritage-infused anarkalis to scene-stealing shararas, Aditi’s looks are all about classic Read More

Cruise
Holiday Places, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Lifestyle, Magazine, Places to Visit

Luxury Amidst the Waves!

Are you the type who prefers being surrounded by blue seas? Waltz your way into your next vacation with these top-notch, sophisticated cruise trips! When people think of holidays, many opt for a laid-back and cosy set-up with their families. However, some folks crave excitement and thrill. When choosing destinations, the sky is the limit. Read More

Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

An Artful Armour

From ancient armour to the most powerful fashion accessory, here’s how breastplates delicately balance feminine vulnerability and feminine power. Once a symbol of protection and armour on the battlefield to now a modern-day sartorial statement, the breastplates’ elevated status in haute couture is taking the fashion realm by storm. Fashion’s most arresting feminist trend, the Read More

The culinary history of festive foods
Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Lifestyle, Magazine

The Culinary History of Festive Foods in India

In a country where recipes and palettes change every hundred kilometres, it is no surprise that Indian cuisine is dispersed into innumerable regional recipes, each having a distinct story. Vastly popular for its myriad flavours, Indian food has a trail that is immensely diverse, rich and historic. Being a land subjected to many invaders and Read More

Fashion, Fashion Accessories, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Lifestyle, Listicle, Magazine

Fashion’s Most Ethereal ‘It’ Bags

Invest in the ultimate luxe life with fashion’s perennial favourite ‘It’ bags that have stood the test of time, and how! It is rather fascinating and enthralling how a commodity invented for purely utilitarian purposes went on to become luxury fashion’s most valued asset. Today, luxury bags from esteemed global brands yield a whopping resale Read More

Events, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine, Met Gala

Fashion’s Finest: Met Gala 2024

Famously referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” the Met Gala is one of the most talked-about events in the month of May. Created by publicist Eleanor Lambert to raise funds for the then-newly-founded Costume Institute, the event initially served as an opening celebration for its annual exhibit. Held every year on the first Monday Read More

Metallic Outfits
Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Lifestyle, Magazine, Trends

It’s Never Late for Metallics!

Here’s to the glamorous colour palette of metallics that ensures every aspect of fashion incorporates the perfect bling, whether a stunning ensemble or a statement-worthy add-on. With the festive season preparations in full swing, it’s time to get the party started. From exuberant soirées to magnificent evenings, everyone wants to showcase their striking fashion sensibilities Read More

Sunita Shekhawat
Designer Focused, Fashion, Jewellery, Jewellery Edit, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Sunita Shekhawat’s Haveli of Heritage

Delving into India’s multifaceted history of jewellery making witha one-of-a-kind museum in the Pink City. Decades after India’s liberation from British rule, the search for the scattered pieces lost under colonialism still seems inexhaustible. Today, a grand indo-Islamic structure – the Museum of Meenakari Heritage (MoMH) – in the heart of Jaipur celebrates the legacy Read More

Indian Couture Week
Designer Focused, Events, Fashion, Indian Shows

All about India Couture Week 2024

One of India’s most prestigious fashion exhibits, India Couture Week by FDCI, kicked off on July 24. Over the next eight days, fourteen top labels will showcase their newest collections, which genuinely exemplify Indian artistry to the tee. These ateliers are ready to show their expertise through their avant-grande silhouettes, which celebrate the country’s rich Read More

Devnaagri
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, 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

Arjan Dugal
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2024, Magazine

Innovating Heritage with Arjan Dugal

As the creative director of his eponymous menswear label and his late mother’s label, Simar Dugal – Arjan skillfully balances the rich heritage of the legacy brand with an edgy appeal.  In this exclusive interview, he takes us through his journey, the unique challenges of leading two distinct brands, and his relentless pursuit of creating Read More

Dhruv Vaish
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, 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