Dev R Nil is a Kolkata based designer label founded by duo Debarghya and Navonil. They have created a niche in the field of Pret and Bridal couture. Their forte lies in re-inventing and redefining design, season after season; and they are known for creating a contemporary spin on Indian aesthetics. Along with fashionable outfits, Read More
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Fusion Elan by Dev R Nil
The fusion wave is here to stay. Dominating the trend charts and closets of most of the celebrities, fusion wear has a huge fan base across the globe. Time-honoured Indian textile and craftsmanship customized in cutting edge silhouettes lend a statement that can never go unnoticed. Unravelling the glam quotient of Indian wear and breathing Read More
Designer Focus: The Couture World of Jayanti Reddy
Hailing from Hyderabad, couturier Jayanti Reddy is popular for her penchant for making Indian craftsmanship look whimsical. The self-taught designer, with her creative brilliance, imagines old world charm in a contemporary narrative. Robust with archival embroidery details embedded on handwoven textiles, her wedding wear is like a dream come true for every bride-to-be. Her repertoire Read More
Designer Focus: Half Full Curve
As fashion enthusiasts, we are always on the lookout to find new and exciting brands and designers, who in their own way make a difference to our world through fashion. Often times we forget how the world is influenced by fashion and how fashion influences the world. If fashion is the centre in everything we Read More
When Minimalism Meets Couture
Besides mastering elan for every day under the sun and every plan in your calendar, AM:PM Fashion has distinguished itself in the couture regalia. The designers, Ankur and Priyanka Modi make skilful use of purely handwoven materials with archaic methods of printing and ingenious stitching details. Boasting of innate grace, the contemporary styling of a Read More
AM:PM : Elevating the basics of your closet
Dynamic forces of fashion- Ankur Modi and Priyanka Modi have carved a niche for themselves with the eloquent style aesthetics of AM:PM Fashions. With impeccable detailing, feminine silhouettes, the brand specializes in a style that is easily transitional through the day just as the name implies. The label is immensely popular for its contemporary prêt Read More
Celebrity-inspired fusion looks for your perfect #OOTD
With the festive season in its wave and wedding season coming your way, you must be in your sixes and sevens curating the perfect wardrobe. Defining your style quotient distinct should be the motto numero uno to stand out in the crowd wearing the same old traditional looks. The fusion fever is continuing to make Read More
A Stylish Sojourn
While A-list Bollywood celebrities collectively give us fashion goals, they always have their style army to thank for not only dressing them in the best of the best but also for setting all the trends as we know them. Here are six influential Indian stylists who know how to travel in style, and we are taking notes! AKSHAY TYAGICostume Designer and Celebrity Stylist Your favourite fashion Read More
A lifetime of treasures in India’s Pink City
Fascinated with the jewellery and objects adorned by the previous generations and tribal groups, Amrapali founders Rajiv Arora and Rajesh Ajmera began the label for a passion of reviving Indian art forms. The journey of the brand that began in 1978, led the two partners to embark on a six-year project in 2012. The result Read More
The Legacy of Amrapali & It’s Gems of Glory
An ode to India’s rich heritage, Amrapali was found by two friends, Rajiv Arora & Rajesh Arora- both passionate about the ancient art and cultural crafts of India. Since its inception in 1978, the duo has presented the masterful skills of jewellery artisans through their signature designs. Amrapali today is recognized as the finest presentation Read More
Abhinav Mishra’s love affair with the craft of Mirror work
The ancient craft of mirror work has a certain timelessness and versatility through which it has found itself in modern designs and the hearts of millennials. The traditional and classic craft has been a part of our culture for many years now, but designers today have succeeded to re-invent and modernise it. Today, mirror work Read More
Designer Focus : A Medley of Jewel Tones & Lush Textures by Abhinav Mishra
With his instinctive flair for design and art fuelled with masterful education from his fashion study at Wigan and Leigh College in Lucknow, Abhinav Mishra has found a loyal fanbase amongst the modern women who have a distinctive taste when it comes to ethnic fashion. Conceptually contemporary, his designs are noteworthy at the very first Read More
Red Carpet Extraordinaire: Falguni Shane Peacock
Admit it, we all love eyeing couture-clad celebrities take over the red carpet every awards season. Putting their best foot forward to outshine everyone, the divas descend upon the gala night dolled like the belle of the ball. Majestic form-flattering gowns shine as statuesque celebrities sashay the carpet. Behind every piece is painstaking craftsmanship rendered Read More
The New Commandments of Bridal Couture by Falguni Shane Peacock
To say that designer duo- Falguni and Shane Peacock have an eye for detail would be an understatement. Immersed in their culture and inspired by their travels, their high on drama designs are fancied by who’s who of the glamour world as well as fashion enthusiasts across the globe. The international red carpet cult, husband-wife Read More
A Millennial Bride’s Favourite Couturier- Anushree Reddy
Making her debut on the prestigious runway of Lakme Fashion Week, Anushree Reddy shot to fame with her vivid creativity in bridal couture ever since her first show. Her bridal collection is amongst the most-awaited ones on the runway every season. This self-taught maven from Hyderabad is known for pioneering vintage floral prints and lightweight Read More