When F1 legend Sebastian Vettel said, “Everybody is a Ferrari fan, even if they’re not; they are a Ferrari fan, even if you go to the Mercedes guys and they say, ‘Oh yeah, Mercedes is the greatest brand in the world,’ they are Ferrari fans,” everyone agreed. Ask any F1 fan: no matter what team… Continue reading From Charles’ Goofy Denims To Carlos’ Old Money Fits, Let’s Talk About These Ferrari Boys And Their Personal Style
This season, Ritu Kumar delves into the captivating world of tribal artwork, crafting designs that resonate with symbols transcending mere aesthetics. Celebrating India’s opulent textile heritage, time-honoured craftsmanship, and exquisite embellishments, her collection takes centre stage. The collection features intricate details such as beads, braiding, and patchwork with a palette of earthy and joyful tones.… Continue reading Unveiling Ritu Kumar’s Afro Florals SS24 Collection: A Fusion of Tribal Artistry and Indian Heritage
Just got done with a packed schedule of 5 days of fashion at Lakmē Fashion Week and boy was it exhausting! You see, after doing it for a few seasons back-to-back, you’re mostly unfazed unless there’s something groundbreaking that beckons the dormant fashion critic inside of us all. Cut to, me sitting in the front… Continue reading In Conversation With Alicia Kaur, The Most Sought-After Model This Fashion Week
Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 is a celebration of the best designers in India. While the gorgeous couture usually takes centerstage at fashion week, with each designer exhibiting intricate craftsmanship, championing designs and more, the beauty looks on the ramp also need your attention. Big, bold statements were made, and everyone took pictures. Experimental… Continue reading The Best Beauty Looks At The Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 Showcase
The man behind the revival of ancient techniques of weaving like Jamdani is Gaurang Shah, a fashion designer and textile revivalist. He has showcased his art at various prestigious fashion events and platforms globally, including the Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI in India and other international fashion weeks. One of his notable achievements is the… Continue reading ELLE First Look: Gaurang Shah Brings Spring to Life With The Eccentricity Of Gulal Hues For Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI 2024
JJ Valaya’s fashion journey started as a student at NIFT and the couterier is now one of the top designers in India. His interests range from photography, jewellery designing, tapestry, to interior designing. JJ’s designs feature intricate embroidery on luxurious fabrics making it perfect for bridal couture. He’s also one of the founding members of… Continue reading ELLE First Look: In Conversation With JJ Valaya From His NIFT Days To Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI 2024
Gaurav Jai Gupta is known for his avant-garde approach to textiles. His label, Akaaro, celebrates the rich heritage of Indian craftsmanship while pushing the boundaries of conventional fashion. Akaaro experiments with Indian textiles by developing original fabrics in-house and engineered clothes that are timeless classics. With a commitment to sustainability and cultural authenticity, Gupta strives… Continue reading ELLE First Look: Gaurav Jai Gupta’s Label Akaaro Brings A Modern, Sustainable and Urban Collection To Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI 2024
Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI which is in its 49th edition and has quickly climbed up to one of the most awaited events in the fashion calendar. And while celebrated designers and their showcases always enthrall, we would like to draw your attention to Gen Next designers of 2024 – Kriti Greta Singhee,… Continue reading These Designers Changed The Fashion Landscape After Their Debut On Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI’s Gen Next Platform
My first encounter with Kanika Goyal was back in 2020 – I was an eager intern at fashion week, ready to forge connections and conquer the universe. Fun times. She was entering the premises and I let out a howl (yes), and bombarded her with my admiration for her designs. I’m sure she doesn’t remember… Continue reading Kanika Goyal Explores Mosaic Coloured Knits And More At Her Debut At London Fashion Week
Thom Browne’s couture debut at Paris Fashion Week sure stupefied the entire fashion industry last July. And now, he’s back with an explicit tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. Truth be told, my introduction to the poet and his literary repertoire was just limited to dark academia accounts on the gram. You know the ones with… Continue reading Thom Browne’s Edgar Allan Poe Tribute Is Both Visually Stunning And Intellectually Stimulating
Vaishali S’ goal has always been crystal clear – reintroducing hand weaving, a lost art form, into the world of mainstream design. She is also of the opinion that nature and the human civilisation are intrinsically related and that there’s no separation between the two. Her collections take it up a notch by conveying her… Continue reading Designer Vaishali S On Her Collection ‘I am Nature’ Showcased At Paris Haute Couture Week
While our social media feeds are replete with the most outlandish and jaw-dropping moments from the ongoing Haute Couture Week in Paris (shoutout to the robot baby at Schiaparelli), it’s always a delight to witness the ultimate confluence of fashion with theatrics that seem like they’ve been borrowed from Stanley Kubrick movie. The existence of… Continue reading Which Haute Couture Maison Would You Be According To Your Zodiac Sign?
As we bid adieu to 2023, step into the fashion time machine, a year that sashayed onto the style stage with audacious flair. Picture risque-filled ensembles and faux taxidermy lion heads—a sartorial journey that unfolded under the baton of new creative directors like Louis Vuitton‘s menswear maestro Pharell Williams and Gucci’s virtuoso Sabato De Sarno.… Continue reading Buckle Up, Here Are The Most Influencial Fashion Moments That Defined The Year 2023
Our first memory of ribbons and bows as Indian girls has to be of them as ornaments on our strongly oiled, braids from our school days. A hairstyle we wouldn’t be caught flaunting today. But every fashion trend has revived over time, despite us turning our nose up at it and this frilly accessory has… Continue reading From Pinterest Boards to the Red Carpet, Here’s How Ribbons and Bows Have Taken Over Fashion
The ‘Come Home’ collection by Bibhu Mohapatra, which was a mesmerising look at fashion inspired by the eternal spirit of Indian women and paired with timeless designs and colours, had its homecoming exhibition after over ten years. Additionally, it was a celebration of Bibhu’s Indian ancestry and roots. Legendary Lakmé muses from the past and… Continue reading Bibhu Mohapatra’s Showcase At The Lakmé Fashion Week Finale Marks His Return On Indian Soil
On October 14th at Lakmé Fashion Week, the Fashion Design Council of India held a special display with renowned brand Péro in collaboration with FDCI. The newest collection from Péro was a multi-coloured carnival of imagination and a celebration of outcasts, eccentrics, and the wildly unusual. To lend a touch of unique workmanship to this… Continue reading In Conversation With Aneeth Arora On Péro’s Vibrant Showcase At Lakmé Fashion Week 2023
On a vibrant September evening, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai unveiled its 2023 Student showcase, ‘Maya’. The event, held in Mumbai, not only celebrated the city’s rich fashion culture but also delved into a profound philosophical theme – the interplay between illusion and reality crafted by the budding designers. The collections, curated by the students, displayed their… Continue reading Istituto Marangoni Mumbai Unveils Their 2023 Kaleidoscopic Student Showcase – ‘Maya’
In the heart of Milan, where cobblestone streets meet cutting-edge couture, Milan Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024 embraced the 90s’ audacious spirit with a modern twist. Sabato De Sarno, the mastermind behind Gucci‘s revival, orchestrated a grand return for the house, infusing the brand with a blend of nostalgia and innovation. Meanwhile, at Bottega Veneta,… Continue reading Milan Fashion Week Spring Summer ’24: A Nostalgic Ode to the 90s Runway Magic
