Indian textiles carry a strange intimacy, although most of us only recognise it much later, usually while emptying an old wardrobe. In India, clothes rarely exist as just clothes. They collect stories, absorb people and memory, and become records of lives lived. That relationship has shaped the way we speak about craft for generations. We Read More
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", "content_text": "Indian textiles carry a strange intimacy, although most of us only recognise it much later, usually while emptying an old wardrobe. In India, clothes rarely exist as just clothes. They collect stories, absorb people and memory, and become records of lives lived. That relationship has shaped the way we speak about craft for generations. We Read More\nThe post NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER\u2019S TEXTILE first appeared on FIRST LOOK | Fashion, Lifestyle, Interviews, Events, Shopping..", "date_published": "2026-08-18T19:34:03+05:30", "date_modified": "2026-08-18T19:34:04+05:30", "authors": [ { "name": "Lakshyaa Pachauri", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/author/lakshyaa-pachauri/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/03049ac83dd196d13ef4732f903afcc6?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Lakshyaa Pachauri", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/author/lakshyaa-pachauri/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/03049ac83dd196d13ef4732f903afcc6?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Featured-57.jpg?impolicy=resize&r_width=800&r_height=533&fit=800,533&impolicy=resize&r_width=1&w=1", "tags": [ "Fashion", "Indian Fashion", "Indian Textiles", "Jul / Aug / Sept 2026", "Magazine" ] }, { "id": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/?p=28466", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/5-luxury-handloom-labels-to-bookmark-this-national-handloom-day/", "title": "5 Luxury Handloom Labels To Bookmark This National Handloom Day", "content_html": "Every thread of India’s handloom heritage carries a story. A story of generations of artisans, regional craftsmanship, slow processes, and traditions that have survived centuries. Yet in an age of fast fashion and mass production, these intricate textiles often struggle to find the recognition and the market they deserve. Observed every year on August 7, Read More
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", "content_text": "Every thread of India’s handloom heritage carries a story. A story of generations of artisans, regional craftsmanship, slow processes, and traditions that have survived centuries. Yet in an age of fast fashion and mass production, these intricate textiles often struggle to find the recognition and the market they deserve. Observed every year on August 7, Read More\nThe post 5 Luxury Handloom Labels To Bookmark This National Handloom Day first appeared on FIRST LOOK | Fashion, Lifestyle, Interviews, Events, Shopping..", "date_published": "2026-08-08T11:23:57+05:30", "date_modified": "2026-08-08T11:23:59+05:30", "authors": [ { "name": "Ashlesha ghadge", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/author/ashlesha-ghadge/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7645d88c661973c512fc58700a704aae?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Ashlesha ghadge", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/author/ashlesha-ghadge/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7645d88c661973c512fc58700a704aae?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Featured-50.jpg?impolicy=resize&r_width=800&r_height=533&fit=800,533&impolicy=resize&r_width=1&w=1", "tags": [ "Fashion", "Indian Fashion", "Lifestyle", "Listicle" ] }, { "id": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/?p=27769", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/payal-singhal-marks-25-years-in-new-york-with-the-unveiling-of-shahnameh/", "title": "Payal Singhal Marks 25 Years in New York with the Unveiling of Shahnameh", "content_html": "Indian designer Payal Singhal has built a label that seamlessly bridges traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary, global sensibility. Known for reimagining classic Indian silhouettes through vibrant prints, versatile separates and effortless bridalwear, she has helped redefine occasion dressing for a new generation of women. One of the first Indian designers to establish a retail presence Read More
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", "content_text": "Indian designer Payal Singhal has built a label that seamlessly bridges traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary, global sensibility. Known for reimagining classic Indian silhouettes through vibrant prints, versatile separates and effortless bridalwear, she has helped redefine occasion dressing for a new generation of women. One of the first Indian designers to establish a retail presence Read More\nThe post Payal Singhal Marks 25 Years in New York with the Unveiling of Shahnameh first appeared on FIRST LOOK | Fashion, Lifestyle, Interviews, Events, Shopping..", "date_published": "2026-06-20T13:28:54+05:30", "date_modified": "2026-06-20T13:31:10+05:30", "authors": [ { "name": "Ashlesha ghadge", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/author/ashlesha-ghadge/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7645d88c661973c512fc58700a704aae?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Ashlesha ghadge", "url": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/author/ashlesha-ghadge/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7645d88c661973c512fc58700a704aae?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://wp-admin.firstlook.fashion/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Featured-6.jpg?impolicy=resize&r_width=800&r_height=533&fit=800,533&impolicy=resize&r_width=1&w=1", "tags": [ "Designer Focused", "Fashion", "Indian Fashion" ] } ] }