A long line of celebrity showstoppers, expertly edited designer presentation, and high-octane shows makes Lakmé Fashion Week one of India’s most anticipated fashion events. Although themed winter-festive, the recent LFW 2016 (August 24-28) witness a profusion of dark, dull undertones, and handloom-inspired collections. Let us uncover the top trends seen at this edition of the ...
Formula One: Travel Capsule For the Singapore Grand Prix
One of Asia’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, Singapore is a regular haunt for tourists. The city may have no fabulous beaches, but a bevy of family-friendly attractions make it a popular choice. Next month, the city also gears up for one of its biggest events—the Singapore Grand Prix slated for September 16-18. With high-octane ...
Uniform Act: Ritu Beri Designs The Indian Railways’ New Outfits
Restrictive as dress codes might be, uniformed personnel makes for a spiffy sight. Think luxe hotels and airlines—their staff members’ beauty uniforms aren’t just means for easy identification, but also an aesthetic representation of the brand’s ethos and values. In a bid at reinvention, the Indian Railways has taken this route at reimagining their staff ...
Uptown Diners: Our Favourite Stylish Restaurants Around India
Not just about filling the belly, modern restaurants place equal focus on seducing guests with luxe ambience, Instagram-worthy presentation, and innovative take on classical cuisines. With up and coming restaurants jumping onto the bandwagon, selecting only a handful is a Herculean task. If you're always craving for asian food when at home, you can grab ingredients ...
Badge of Honour: Tracking the Pin and Patch Trend
In July this year, illustrator Tuesday Bassen claimed that a fast fashion giant had ‘picked up’ her signature designs to incorporate into their pins and patches. While the internet broke with this proof of a trend that has been steadily journeying into the limelight, pins and patches have a tale that goes ...
Make Your Point: Tips and Tricks For Great Presentations
Powerpoint presentations are the most powerful and effective way of idea representation today. Used across varied business and work environs, there are certain guidelines to follow if you want to ensure a flawless presentation. As the main presenter, your appearance should be receptive and look the part. Here’s what to do. Handling a Presentation Know your ...
Tee Time: 10 Ways To Wear A Graphic T-Shirt
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Glam Gothic: Abhishek Dutta’s Dark Take On Winter
Fall winter? There’s almost no such thing in India. Fashion weeks in the country prefer winter-festive tag, in keeping with the festivals and weddings that dominate the months. Unsurprisingly, the fashion shows are a mixed bag of bridal and party ensembles. In the midst of excess sparkle, Kolkata-based designer Abhishek Dutta takes an unexpected approach ...
All Day Looks: Workwear You Can Wear To Happy Hour And Beyond
Workdays seem much more bearable when the day promises to wrap with a dinner soiree or a drink with best friends. But that also means preparing to transition your clothes from work to part in minutes (if you are lucky) crammed in cars or tiny restrooms. There’s also the added baggage—an extra pair of shoes, ...
Happy High: 10 Times Diana Penty Wowed Us With Her Style
Since her debut in Homi Adajania’s hit movie Cocktail (2012), with Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, Diana Penty has been incognito from the silver screen. Four years later, the model-turned-actor is back with her second movie Happy Bhaag Jayegi, the story of a girl on the run from her wedding (think Runaway Bride) who ...
Sight and Sound: 6 Fashion Movies To Watch This Weekend
Planning for a cosy weekend just with yourself and a tub of popcorn watching movies? Let us suggest apart from the usual romcoms and action flicks. Fashion may seem a little tricky with all the tongue-twisting brand names and designers that occupy the industry. Thanks to a bunch of movies made about the industry, fashion ...
Cocktail Hour: Party Etiquette and Checklist
Think cocktail parties and what comes to mind—most likely, it’s a portrait of elegant ladies and gentlemen mingling over cocktails (naturally) and exotic hors d’oeuvres. Whether it’s The Great Gatsby or the endless soirees that occupy Page 3 columns of daily newspapers, cocktail parties are associated with luxury and celebrations. But these occasions can also ...
Power Woman: The Sartorial Taste of Theresa May
Theresa May isn’t one to be overlooked easily. The second woman to hold office in Britain is a political powerhouse with a stylish side. A regular fixture in fashion magazines, she admits to watching Sex and the City and wants to have a subscription to Vogue on a stranded island. The Oxford graduate also shows ...
Bond of Love: Cool Gifts For Raksha Bandhan
From squabbling over that last scoop of ice-cream to celebrating your big promotions, our siblings stay with us through thick and thin. Celebrating this special bond, Raksha Bandhan is one of the most eagerly anticipated festivals of the year. Whether you are buying a gift for your sister, or brother, these cool gifts will stand ...
To Be Or Not To Be: In Favour of Positive Body Image
You are either too fat, too skinny or too ugly to be loved. As teenagers we are often left conjecturing if Prince Charming is ever coming to our rescue, or if we’re even entitled to one. If only we had been coached towards a more realistic concept of beauty, there would be more confident, happy ...