When team élanstreet suggested I cover India Beach Fashion Week 2016, I was more than interested. Being a designer and stylist, I am always curious to see what’s new in fashion. Besides, this was an event in Goa, quite literally at my doorstep. By the time I reached Museum of Goa on Friday evening (May 20) ...
Inside Out: How To Wear The Slip Dress
When it comes to casual sophistication, leave it to the slip dress to prove a point. We saw a revival of the silhouette last season, spotted on everyone from Rihanna to Reena. Far from being only the slinky, curve-skimming frock that is an evening-only climax of sheer sensuality, it 'slipped' out of the closet to ...
In the Spotlight: Osman Abdul Razak
Coming from a family of garment manufacturers, a possible career in fashion was never far-fetched for Osman Abdul Razak. However, it wasn't until 2007 that the former engineer ventured into the business of dressing up with his own boutique. Since then, the Chennai resident has been transforming the way men dress, for the better of ...
Power Shoulders: Trending Off Shoulder Buys
Toned legs are passé—fashion’s 'it' names are showing off their décolletage this season in drool-worthy off shoulder ensembles. Favoured by style icons across the ages—from Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress and Julia Robert’s red gown in Pretty Woman to contemporary trendsetters like Dakota Johnson and Kangana Ranaut—the off-shoulder isn’t exactly a fresh fad. But as winter ...
Stand Tall: A Petite Girl’s Guide to Style
While we all agree that good things come in small packages, being petite can have its disadvantages (read: short legs!). Luckily for small statured ladies like us, there are a few yet fine effortless hacks to help elongate those pins. We've picked out 10 separates that will instantly add inches to your frame, so you ...
Cocktails & Conversation: An élanstreet Event
Top stylists. Cutting-edge designers. On-trend bloggers. Bangalore’s swish set turned up for Cocktails & Conversation, an intimate event conceived by élanstreet. The laidback, al fresco vibe of Om Made Café made for a perfect setting to the late evening soiree, as the sunny day gave way to a breezy twilight. The closely-knitted guest list included ...
Mood Indigo: Haute Blues
Blueberries. A still lake. Fairy dust. Evening skies. Denim. Red carpet. Everyday classic. You. Cool. Blue. We are hailing the lush hue of indigo as this season’s It colour. The rich blue is kicking up a storm on and off the runway, here and across seven seas. Selena Gomez dazzled in a sparkling blue Calvin Klein ...
Edgy Fusion: I AM Design by Pratik & Priyanka SS16
Ever wanted a traditional ensemble that isn't splashed with elaborate gota and layers of tulle and tissue? Or you wished for silhouettes that weren't weighed down by conventional cuts and colours? Emerging label I AM Design by Pratik & Priyanka may have a solution for your style with their new designs. Designers Pratik and Priyanka Jain emphasize ...
Workwear Essentials: Work Hard, Dress Smart
Research (and experience) proves that your attire plays a significant role in building a positive professional image. However, dressing for work can be complex unless you have a planned closet filled with the right workwear essentials. Fit, colour, pattern, accessories and other sartorial elements play a crucial part in nailing the dapper professional look. While traditional ...
Style Me Contest Alert: Create Look + Win Amazing Prizes***
When it comes to style, we live by this motto: what you wear is who you are. Your choice of everyday ensemble, from workwear to party attire, is a means of expression, telling people who you are without having to speak. To celebrate the power of personal styling, we have an exciting contest lined ...
Style Star: Winners of Mother’s Day Flea Market Announced
To celebrate Mother's Day, team élanstreet headed to Bangalore's popular Phoenix Marketcity mall for a weekend flea market. Filled with music, style goodies, and activities, the Mother's Day Flea Market weekend was a cheery event for mothers and shoppers. To celebrate the weekend, we hosted a Mother's Day style quiz with lots of prizes on ...
Hot Property: Taylor Swift
Name Taylor Swift Line of Work Singer Body Type Lean Column. At 5ft 11in, Swift’s best features are her endless legs. Personal Style Feminine, edgy, glamorous. Resumé One of this decade’s most influential singers, Taylor Swift started out as a teenage country sensation from Nashville. Gradually transitioning to pop music, the sensational Swift has delivered ...
Designer Extraordinaire: Manoviraj Khosla
It is rare for Manoviraj Khosla to go unnoticed. Not simply because of his flamboyant sense of style, but his years of experience and acclaim in the fashion industry. One of the earliest and most prominent names in Indian fashion, the Bangalore-based Khosla started as a menswear designer before venturing into womenswear too. Dressing men ...
Mother’s Day Style Inspirations: What to Wear, What to Gift
Rudyard Kipling once said, “God couldn’t not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” There’s no denying that mothers are precious. In good times and bad, whether we are topping our class or moping over a bad day at work, they are always available and ready to help. Little wonder Mother's Day is so very significant. Though each day of ...