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 ...
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 ...
We are always on the hunt for new trends and ensembles to boost our #ootd game. After all, life’s too short to wear boring clothes Little wonder that a fresh fashion brand never fails to pique our interest. Shuffle, a new fashion label by Arvind Fashion Brands Ltd, has our attention for all the right reasons. ...
Donned by princes, political leaders, and celebrities, an impeccably-cut bandhgala jacket never fails to make a style statement. To be fair, the bandhgala is much more than a seasonal trend. Worn by royalty and often also dubbed the Nehru jacket—though India’s first prime minister wore the silhouette rarely—these mandarin-collared items are elegant and very versatile. ...
His saris are worn by the likes of Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor. His shows are bestsellers and women across the length and breadth of the country can’t get enough of his drapes. We spoke to Gaurang Shah, celebrity designer and handloom lover, about his new collection, design aesthetic and muses. The New Collection Samyukta is inspired by ...
Ever since Urmila Matondkar danced and lip synced her way to our hearts in Rangeela, Manish Malhotra has been known for his flair for women’s design. Dressing the stars, the costume stylist gradually made his way into the runways with his eponymous label. This year, as he completed 25 years as stylist and a decade ...
Images: Courtesy Fashion Design Council of India Fashion week finished with panache on a day as opposite design sensibilities met in the shows. While Siddhartha Tytler showcased a contemporary take on traditional wear while Kommal Sood displayed her signature glam cocktail ensembles. Saaj by Ankita showcased delicate dresses and separates while Tanieya Khanuja brough an edgy ...
Images: Courtesy Fashion Design Council of India Starting off the big fashion weekend, the ramp was awash in a plethora of colours and cuts. From Gauri & Nainika’s feminine gowns to 11.11’s focus on natural weaves, there was something for even the most distinct sartorial sensibilities. We would like a little bit of everything! Gauri & Nainika The duo’s ...
Images: Courtesy Fashion Design Council of India There was so much to like and add to our list of summer must-haves as fashion week continued from the third day. Sporty influences are still on the minds of designers, but we also found an ample supply of dreamy dresses, cute separates, workwear ideas and items to pack ...
Images: Courtesy Fashion Design Council of India It was a day filled with prints and patterns as designer brought on ramp their colourful, eclectic take on summer. While Hemant & Nandita sought out the Sixties for some mod inspiration, Ashish Soni rode high on sharp peplums and trending stripes. Payal Pratap found her muse in travel ...
Images: Courtesy Fashion Design Council of India As the inaugural day of Amazon India Fashion Week unfolded, we discovered a marriage of diverse design aesthetics. The evening started with Sanjay Garg’s old world-inspired ethnic ensembles and ended with Shivan & Narresh’s uber-contemporary resort wear collection. Between the two shows, we spotted a bevy of designers showcasing ...
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