It was the perfect mid-summer night’s dream. History breathed heavily. The moon cast its silver light on the Temple of Venus and Roma, high on the Palatine Hill in the Eternal City. The incandescent Colosseum served as the backdrop to the otherworldly showcase that was aptly titled The Dawn of Romanity. Interestingly, the story goes… Continue reading Set against the backdrop of the Roman Colosseum, Fendi’s Fall/Winter show was otherworldly
Winter bouquet: Did you see this one coming? Probably, yes. The floral trend is here to stay. But this season we saw dark and moody splashes of petals, clusters of flower motifs or painting like prints on the runways. Art fantasy: Bright crystal stones and geometric-shaped jewellery are a perfect way to glam up your… Continue reading Glide through the season with our edit of the coolest must-haves
Not just on the runway, Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 witnessed an abundance of Bollywood stars and musicians in the front row. From Shahid and Mira Kapoor to Karisma Kapoor, celebrities came out to support their favourite labels and added sparkle to the already glamorous fashion event. Scroll to take a look at all the stars who… Continue reading All the celebrities spotted at Lakme Fashion Week this season
Payal Singhal, the designer, entrepreneur and an achiever, is a force to be reckoned with. While at 15, when most of her friends were unsure about what subject they’re going to pursue, Singhal participated in a Shopper Stop contest and won ‘designer of the year’ award. It is safe to say that Payal recognised her… Continue reading Payal Singhal’s two decade long journey will inspire you in more ways than one
The London-born designer has had a blockbuster year. In November 2018, her vividly-hued menswear collection won her the H&M Design Award 2019 from over 500 entrants. Previously won by British creator Richard Quinn, the prize brought international attention to Ahluwalia’s talent. Her travels to second-hand clothing and recycling markets in Lagos, Nigeria and Panipat, India inspired… Continue reading Name to know: Priya Ahulwalia’s sustainable approach to fashion is refreshing
Kareena Kapoor Khan is the brightest star in the Bollywood galaxy and if you had any doubts about that, take a look at the dipped-in-gold lehenga that was the showstopper garment at the Falguni Shane Peacock couture presentation part of India Couture Week 2018 held in Delhi last evening. The designer couple, who became internationally… Continue reading India Couture Week 2018: Kareena Kapoor Khan is a golden goddess at the Falguni Shane Peacock show
Haute Couture fashion week is forever a source of inspiration for next level, otherworldly hair and make-up looks, which, yes we might not rock to the office on Monday, but come wedding season, we’re all over it From Dior’s understated make-up and bare lashes to rockabilly quiffs and smoldering eye-shadow at Chanel and intricate metal… Continue reading The most otherworldly couture AW18 hair and make-up looks you need to try
Anyone with an interest in fashion will have noticed their social media feeds full of tributes to the late designer, Azzedine Alaïa, who died in Paris today, aged 77. The fact is Alaïa – the son of Tunisian wheat-farmers – was a ground-breaking visionary. Here, we pay tribute to a true artist, explaining his extraordinary… Continue reading 6 ways Azzedine Alaïa changed the fashion landscape as we know it
If you didn’t know the name Faraz Manan before, commit it to memory now. The Lahore-based couturier has scored two major wins this past month alone, with Jacqueline Fernandez wearing a traffic-stopping red sari by the designer to Aamir Khan’s Diwali bash, only a week after Kareena Kapoor Khan was spotted in a blush-pink salwar… Continue reading Pakistan’s couturier Faraz Manan has become Bollywood’s new favourite
The Grand Finale at Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer ’18 concluded last night with quite a stellar show — designers Rina Dhaka, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, Ashish N Soni, Krishna Mehta and Pankaj & Nidhi sent models down a shiny mirrored ramp decked in their ‘see now buy now’ festive prêt collections, but it… Continue reading Suneet Varma’s grand finale at AIFW pretty damn fabulous
Rahul Mishra has always been obsessed with 3D architecture. The disciple of M.C. Escher has a yen for dazzling the eye with mathematically precise tesselation, deconstructing entire worlds within a few metres of fabric. On the surface of it, his most recent couture presentation was relatively simple, inspired by Byzantine architecture. But Rahul insists you… Continue reading Rahul Mishra: “I don’t want to make heirlooms, I want my clothes to be worn”
Imagining his bride as the brightest star in the wedding constellation, Tarun Tahiliani presented Tarakanna, his 2017 couture collection. The traditional design tropes we’ve come to associate with Tahiliani – the draped hemlines, the proliferation of tassles, the fitted gilets adding strict structure to neat saris – gave way to a bolder, brighter vision, one that… Continue reading Allow Tarun Tahiliani’s bridal couture collection to dazzle you
It’s hard to keep Rohit Bal in one spot, harder still to command his attention for more than a few minutes. With guests and well-wishers determined to wish the designer before his magnum opus couture show at Delhi’s Bikaner House, it’s a miracle the designer even has time to tell us his collection is “inspired… Continue reading Inside the dreamy world of Rohit Bal bridal couture
“Growing up, I spent hours rummaging through my mother and grandmothers’ jewellery cupboards. Their taste was simply exquisite. Perhaps, this is why I feel disappointed. Where has all the art gone?” questions designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee as he unfolds his Autumn/Winter ’17 couture extravaganza on Instagram. And you can blame the millennials’ minuscule attention span all… Continue reading Sabyasachi’s first-ever jewellery collection is illogically beautiful
“Wherever there is upheaval — and that, by the way, is a constant now — you’ll find the armed forces helping citizens,” says designer Nikhil Mehra. The creative force behind the brand, Shantanu & Nikhil, has been feeling particularly patriotic lately, an emotion that’s guiding his label’s 180 degree shift in aesthetic. Shantanu Mehra, the business… Continue reading Inside Shantanu & Nikhil’s couture army
The handbook for knowing when you’ve arrived in Bollywood is a comprehensive, exhaustive document, but here’s a jumpstart: Rule #1. Become besties with the industry’s go-to designer Manish Malhotra. While Deepika Padukone and her ilk had to make their mark in Bollywood before earning that distinction, Sridevi’s daughter Jhanvi Kapoor has jumped the queue. Psst,… Continue reading Meet Manish Malhotra’s 20-year-old muse, Jhanvi Kapoor
Designer Anita Dongre hasn’t gotten to where she is today doing things by half measure, and her latest flagship store in Delhi is a testament to this legacy. Hand-carved marble fountains, curated Pichwai paintings and Anita’s lush creations span an area of 10,000 square feet. Once you manage to tear your eyes away from the… Continue reading You’ll love Anita Dongre’s luxurious couture store in Delhi
The one thing we know about Sonam Kapoor is that you just never know with Sonam Kapoor. She can go from haute couture one day, to old school Bollywood glam in the next breath. Need proof? Look no further than her glitzy outing at the Brand Vision Awards in a princess pink Caroline Hayden gown.… Continue reading How to do Sonam’s two-toned eyeshadow at home
We knew when Jacqueline Fernandez and AM:PM (brainchild of Ankur and Priyanka Modi) got together, only good things could follow. Behold, a luxury prêt collection called ‘Zivar’ that marks the label’s first foray into the world of couture. Deriving from the ancient metal handicraft by the same name, the line features a stunning selection of… Continue reading Behind-the-scenes of Jacqueline Fernandez’s AM:PM campaign
Designer Rahul Mishra, who famously brought the International Woolmark Prize 2014 home, is ready to showcase his couture line at the forthcoming Amazon India Couture Week 2015. For his fall/winter line, Tree Of Life, Mishra is strongly influenced by nature. (It reminds you of his award-winning line, The Lotus Effect, in some ways.) “Tree Of… Continue reading Exclusive: What to expect from Rahul Mishra’s couture line
