India is known as the land of regional crafts, some of which are threatened with extinction in the face of mass-production. Preserving these age-old techniques means digging to its roots and working hand-in-hand with the craftspeople who inherit the skill. It is this motive that led Rina Singh, the creative director of Eka, a self-admitted… Continue reading Eka collaborates with Telangana’s craft clusters for its Spring-Summer ’20 collection
When it comes to saris, you know you can’t ever have enough. If you’ve been itching to test-drive the innovative drapes and silhouettes observed at the recently concluded Lakmé Fashion Week, concept store Good Earth has some good news. Ensuring that the sustainable movement lives on beyond its reserved day-long extravaganza at Lakmé Fashion Week,… Continue reading You can’t miss Good Earth’s beautiful sari showcase
We’ve come to associate quiet comfort with Ekà’s minimalist aesthetic. Designer Rina Singh continues to deliver with the Spring/Summer 2017 collection that oozes relaxed retro vibes. Inspired by vintage wallpaper prints, the new line has been treated with a healthy dose of pastel chambrays and floral chintz. The beauty of the collection stems from the… Continue reading Ekà goes retro for Spring/Summer 2017
Each year, we handpick the most exciting labels-on-the-rise and turn the spotlight on them. Pankaj & Nidhi, Nimish Shah, Nikhil Thampi, Rahul Mishra, Payal Khandwala – all the names that are changing Indian fashion as we know it right now – they began their journey, right here, as ELLE Graduates. The class of 2015 is… Continue reading Celebrating the ELLE Graduates class of 2015
Ogaan inaugurated the launch of Black White Blue, a minimalist collection of clothing that includes pieces by several of the store’s designers (such as Eka, Anavila, Reboot, and Akaaro), this Saturday. The collection was curated in collaboration with ELLE India. Designers – including Bodice’s Ruchika Sachdeva, Ikai’s Ragini Ahuja, and Amrita Khanna of Lovebirds, among… Continue reading Ogaan introduces its Black White Blue edit
Aishwarya Subramanyam Editor Cotton tunic, Eka. Cotton skirt, Asos.com. Cotton scarf, Anavila. Leather shoes, Birkenstock Sonam Savlani Digital Editor Cotton shirt, Thesummerhouse.in. Skinny jeans, Zara. Leather flats, Topshop Alisha Netalkar Junior Fashion Editor Cotton dress, cotton pants, leather shoes; all Zara Neha Salvi Fashion Stylist Neoprene swimsuit, Shivan & Narresh. Georgette skirt, crêpe jacket; both… Continue reading What ELLE Wears: Lakmé Fashion Week Day 4
Aishwarya Subramanyam Editor Cotton dress, Bhane. Leather sneakers, adidas Originals. Leather bag, Gucci Nidhi Jacob Fashion Editor Linen top, Eka. Lurex dress, thrifted. Leather sandals, Sigerson Morrison. Leather sling bag, & other stories Sonam Savlani Digital Editor Cotton top, Thesummerhouse.in. Denim jeans, Zara. Leather shoes, Topshop Alisha Netalkar Junoir Fashion Editor Cotton tunic, Doodlage.… Continue reading What ELLE wears: Lakmé Fashion Week Day 3
When she graduated from FTII in 2011, Sayani Gupta was on the fence about Bollywood (“It’s just a small pocket of an actor’s life”). The theatre enthusiast had only acted in a string of indie shorts (including Vasan Bala’s Bunny) and plays until then. But when her month-long audition to play Khanum, Kalki Koechlin’s blind-activist love… Continue reading Name to know: Sayani Gupta
Ekà’s pre-fall collection, a typically minimalist line in shades of indigo and white, is now available at Ogaan, En Inde, and Good Earth stores across India. These monochrome, free-flowing dresses, kurtas, and saris are handwoven in all-natural fabrics: linen, cotton, and khadi. Designer Rina Singh told us, “Ekà is for women who wear fashion to suit their… Continue reading Ekà’s pre-fall collection is out
The ‘seekers keepers’ collection for Amazon India Fashion Week 2015 is championing the slow fashion movement. Inspired by friends and family (“storytellers”) of Delhi-based designer, Rina Singh the collection is made using sustainable techniques and handmade crafts from rural India. Expect oversized pea coats, tunics and baggy pants in beiges, mahogany, teal and charcoal, with pops… Continue reading First look: ekà’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection
