Menswear is in the midst of a boom. And, it is womenswear designers from around the globe who are forging its wildly-imaginative future, giving it the same kind of creative legitimacy that women’s fashion has long enjoyed. But it makes one wonder if this reinvention is an effort to rethink the new-age fashion brand as… Continue reading Womenswear designers are transforming men’s fashion from formal to fierce
As an academic working for a world-renowned historic institution, it’s no surprise that Oriole Cullen’s office is packed floor to ceiling with books. “They’re an addiction,” says the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum’s curator of fashion and textiles. There are volumes on the history of dress and biographies of British designers and their muses, many… Continue reading Meet the curator behind the major ongoing Dior Retrospective in London
Amidst the inner landscapes of his mind, Suket Dhir’s natural proclivity is to turn towards the painted visions of an idyllic world, subtle contouring of figures, and the animated playfulness of characters, as imagined by celebrated Pahadi masters of yore. While this might seem a tangential take-off point for a fashion designer, Dhir has taken… Continue reading Menswear designer Suket Dhir’s foray into womenswear is as organic as anything he’s ever done
Last Diwali, Jacqueline Fernandez brought traffic to a grinding halt when she stepped out in a racy red sari—halter neckline playing up those toned shoulders—instantly landing herself on every best-dressed list the Internet whipped up. Pakistani designer Faraz Manan could not have orchestrated a glitzier invasion of our celebrity focused fashion appetite if he’d tried.… Continue reading Bollywood stars and billionaires have a new couture favourite in Pakistani designer Faraz Manan
Fashion designer Aneeth Arora is a DIY ninja and ecological warrior rolled into one. A pioneer of garment upcycling in India, she stumbled upon the craft while trying to preserve her worn-out Ralph Lauren denim jacket about eight years ago. “I loved the way it began looking over time. I started adding little bits to… Continue reading Péro’s Aneeth Arora has found a sustainable way to revamp your wardrobe
Jumpsuits to jewellery and bags to perfumes — Michael Kors has done it all. ELLE caught up with the designer and biz-whizz to discuss his vision and why his Fall/Winter 2018-19 collection is an ode to personal style. [Gallery id=”1581″] ELLE: Michael Kors has virtually everything a woman could need to feel stylish. What inspired… Continue reading Michael Kors’ Fall/Winter 2018-19 collection will suit all your moods
Amit Aggarwal’s designs are sculptural and have a whimsical dynamism — brims and swoops of gravity-defying effortlessness. The unmistakable lightness and agility are a result of the designer’s affinity with experimental textiles, fashioned from recycled fabrics and industrial materials, which complement his subversive aesthetic. Tanira Sethi’s education (she is a textile graduate from National Institute… Continue reading The Amit Aggarwal x Tanira Sethi couture collection is perfect for the modern bride
Walking into the Lakmé Fashion Week show set up that designer Rajesh Pratap Singh had planned for us on Sustainable Fashion Day was akin to stepping into a jungle — Eddie Vedder’s songs from the film Into The Wild aptly played in the background; the entire atmosphere seemed infused with a raw energy similar to… Continue reading The Tencel x Rajesh Pratap Singh collection is just what your festive wear wardrobe needs
