Compiled by Sohini Dey Burgundy, in its varied avatars, boasts many names. At its darkest, the name is oxblood—macabre in name yet seductive in appearance. Marsala, the Pantone Colour of 2015, is an earthier shade, sometimes dulled dubbed, but loved for its full-bodied mood. And then there’s burgundy itself, dark and robust, mysterious and sensual, much like ...
What is styling? An art for it requires a visual aesthetic, or a craft that merits an estimate of size and proportion and precision of thought. Join a discussion on the nuances of styling with Sounak Sen Barat, designer and creative director of House of Three, and Bangalore's leading stylists. Whether you're a budding style ...
Compiled by Pallabi Majumdar Despite perennial controversies, fur remains at the forefront of winter fashion, a recurring element in the collections of designer labels like Fendi, Dior, Celine, and Marni. Designers like Stella McCartney and Ralph Lauren take the alternate route, using luxurious faux varieties that score on both sustainability and style. High street brands such ...
Did you think that big, bold floral and racy leopard prints were just for women? We are here to change your mind. Stripes and checks are as far as most men will go, but the quintessential modern gentleman needs more than just lines and cubes in his wardrobe. The right patterns elevate even the most ...
Fashion’s having a love affair with brown, and it’s not a moment that comes often. An all-brown look rarely gets people on best-dressed lists, and it's a colour usually reserved for everyday accessories. But as designer labels like Michael Kors, Dior, Lanvin, and others have shown, playing with multiple tones and patterns does wonders for ...
As a student of patterns and construction, I’ve always found that that well-finished patterns can do wonders for a woman’s body. I love prints, whether it’s architecture, floral, painterly, or futuristic. It’s rightly said that the bigger the scale, the better for the print to stand out. But too much print can be overwhelming too, ...
Everything looks better in black and white, and we aren’t just daydreaming of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck when we say this. The monochrome colour palette has been a recurring motif in 20th century fashion, from Coco Chanel’s understated elegance to the mod looks of the Sixties, and more recently among the social media style ...
Life isn’t always easy—but it would be a lot worse without some dessert to polish off our meals or settle those sudden pangs for sugar rush. Some of us can’t do without our regular dose of dark chocolate, while others prefer their desserts laden with fruity flavours. At Country of Origin, a specialty foods boutique ...
Born and raised in Tehran, Leila Erfan has come a long way from home. Yet, the Iranian design expert is not far from home. Now living in India, Leila is the founder and creative director of ARIA Interior Design, a design enterprise based in Gurgaon. Heading a team of engineers, creative experts, and artisans, she ...
Window shopping at Myrah is harder than you might imagine. Unveiled this August, Garden City’s new multi-designer boutique makes sure of one thing. Come into the store and chances are you will leave with a shopping bag in hand. Founded by Sreetama Ghosh-Nandi, Myrah spotlights lesser known designers and crafts traditions. “I came across many designers ...
Season and fads may determine how our wardrobe transforms from one month to another, but when it comes to ethnicwear, timelessness triumphs over trends. With Diwali around the corner, we handpick three up-and-coming Indianwear brands that spotlight ethnic ensembles without succumbing to stereotypes. No blinding sequins, no flashing neons—these brands thrives on fusion and understated ...
Your personal style is your own language-what you wear is an expression of who you are. At élanstreet, we celebrate your individual sense of style. We offer a new-age styling experience that brings together the luxury of personalized shopping and the ease and access of e-commerce.
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