If fashion ever had a motto, it would be this. Discard stereotypes. Shun the conventional. Keeping to this rule, the recently concluded New York Fashion Week SS17 had an element seemingly elusive in the industry—compassion. Fashion prevailed in a humanitarian form, as leading designers took the stage to pay homage before showcasing their work: Victoria Beckham ...
Is a girl’s wardrobe ever complete without a little black dress? Dresses are undoubtedly the most important closet essential for women around the world. In varied silhouettes, from midis and minis to bodycon and maxi dresses, this sartorial item offers viable options for every season. Most dresses are reinterpreted in feminine ways, from Marilyn Monroe’s legendary ...
Shopping—and spotting that perfect addition to your wardrobe—is a mood-lifter. But too much of a good thing can make you sick, and that applies to shopping too. If non-stop shopping is your means to everyday happiness, you may be struck by what we call compulsive buying disorder. Think of it as the shopping equal to ...
Anja Rubik in Saint Laurent New trends are churned out every season, yet some creations remain iconic even after long lapses of time. When Coco Chanel introduced pants for women and Yves Saint Laurent devised the iconic Le Smoking suit, perhaps even they did not know that it was the advent of something powerful and ...
Incorporating prints in workwear can be incredibly tricky for men. Little wonder they are often limited to Fridays and weekend. But the right prints can effortlessly make a difference. Classic patterns upgrade the look while communicating power and confidence more than any trend-led ensemble. Here’s our list of some impeccable and stylish prints as the ...
Rehearsals, photo-shoots, fashion weeks—a model’s life is as hectic as it gets. All while they set new #lifegoals in personal style and dressing well. We take a look at six of today’s it faces and their off-duty sartorial selections. Kendall Jenner Camisoles, crop tops, oversized jackets, frayed denim shorts, split skirts - Kendall Jenner pull off anything ...
What is fashion? Design, art, an expression or something more than that. Incorporating sophisticated, cutting-edge technology design, the fashion industry has evolved into a relentless powerhouse of concepts and ideas. Exemplifying the importance of technology in design, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York chose “Manux x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” as ...
In a land of perennial celebrations, festive designs are integral to the local fashion aesthetic. Case in point: India, where designers don’t merely celebrate traditional designs but also give it a contemporary, global spin. At Lakmé Fashion Week, participating designers showcased the best of their festive collections with Bollywood’s hottest celebrity showstoppers sashaying down the ...
In just a few years, Papa Don’t Preach has gathered a cult following. The credit lies with founder Shubhika’s no-holds-barred approach to fashion, characterised by a profusion of colours and embellishments. Think candy-hued dresses, curve-hugging concept saris, and lehengas drenched in sequins, spotted on the likes of Madhuri Dixit and Shilpa Shetty. In her new ...
It is said that your appearance affects the way you think and feel, and appear to the world. How people react to your presence and action is often strongly dependent on how you look and behave. In efficiently combining your personal style, body language, and communication skills, you will find yourself achieving every goal in life, whether ...
As the menswear segment grows in India—supported by new designs and fashion weeks—so does the need for minimal and accessible clothing. Looking past classic stripes and checks and gaudy ethnic wear, Mayank Modi takes the quiet route to style. Emphasising on tailoring and textiles, the MM label’s creations are uncomplicated and wearable. The Bangalore-based designer ...
With both established and emerging designers launching menswear lines, this edition of Lakmé Fashion Week saw more menswear than any of the previous seasons. From street style, swimwear to couture, let us explore what LFW Winter-Festive 2016 had to offer for men. Kunal Rawal From a designer who focuses only on menswear apparel, we saw the collection ...
“I asked my soul: What is Delhi? She replied: The world is the body and Delhi its life. ” Such were the words of poet Mirza Ghalib for the city that wears its heart on its sleeve. With its bustling energy and brightness, Delhi is known to house some of the most interesting and economical places ...
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