Go hands-free and layer up with a cape or add a little sparkle to your ensemble with embellished jackets, it’s your choice. Not only are these just the right amount of festive — you know… to fill the quota of bling per person at the wedding — they are super-practical too. Perfect for open-air events… Continue reading 6 couture cover-ups that will have you feeling like royalty
Alessandro Michele’s second outing for the house was a big blast from the past – there’s nods to the ’60s with nudges from the ’70s. Think chevron-print shift dresses, corduroy jean jackets, shots of lamé, fur trimmings, pussy bows, headscarves and insouciant suits. The show was held in New York, with models taking over West 22nd Street.… Continue reading Gucci Resort 2016: Granny-glam done right
Rahul Mishra brings his exquisite work to Indelust. The designer is known for merging traditional Indian textiles and embroideries with modern day silhouettes. Indelust’s Sana Rezwan kept the edit simple and refers to them as “investment pieces”. Some styles are pulled straight off the runway, while others have been modified for the Indelust shopper. Either way,… Continue reading Rahul Mishra now available on Indelust
Olivier Rousteing used the Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, to tease his collaboration with H&M. Jourdan Dunn stepped out in a sexy-band-girl-meets-military ensemble with thigh high boots, and a scalloped red skirt. Kendall Jenner wore an embroidered jacket. And both looks were believed to be solely Balmain, till Rousteing revealed the collab. H&M took to… Continue reading This is what Balmain x H&M will look like
“It was plaid genius.” Elaborate: “Sure, you may not wear it to the beach, but hey, it’s something for Fridays – those peplums and structured dresses are going straight to your 9-to-5 wardrobe.” “How often do you see Pierre Cardin – in the flesh – at his palatial home?” Elaborate: “The venue of the Dior… Continue reading How to (casually) work Dior Cruise 2016 into conversation
Anushka Sharma’s red carpet arc is fascinating. She’s gone from bandeau dresses to extravagant gowns with relative ease. But it’s only now that Sharma has really come into her own. (How else do you explain rocking normcore on the red carpet?) The point is, she makes dressing up look easy. So we decided to dig through… Continue reading Anushka Sharma’s best red carpet looks
Last year we were introduced to a fun collaboration between the high street giant Topshop and sportswear major adidas. The brands are teaming up yet again for a seven-piece capsule collection. The line includes sweatshirts, perforated panelled jackets and shorts, and sneakers – two kinds, one with a clear sole and another with a crushed… Continue reading Topshop and adidas Originals team up again
Amit Aggarwal stretched the bindi in unimaginable ways last night at AIFW, at the debut of his ready to wear label AM:IT. He used the remains of the laser cut bindi sheets in his clothes, and added texture in unexpected ways. (In fact, upcycling was a running theme at Abraham & Thakore too.) Aggarwal knows… Continue reading #ELLEReview: AM.IT
Most runway shows play out the same. If you’re terribly jaded, the only element of surprise is often just the showstopper. Occasionally, a designer will make you sit up and take note, like Anand Kabra. Who held an intimate, off-site presentation on the 38th floor of Palladium Hotel, Mumbai, where Lakme Fashion Week is currently… Continue reading #ELLEReview: Anand Kabra’s off-site show
Fashion can’t always be all about the drama. It needs simplicity, practicality and wearability – and Day 3 at LFW was filled with such winners. Dhruv Kapoor took on the challenge of elevating the basic white shirt. Fitted with black mesh inserts and layered with a patent leather moto jacket, the look was far, far… Continue reading Best of Day 3 at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015
Suneet Varma will be showing his Spring Couture 2015 line at LFW this evening. And it takes inspiration from all parts of India. In the collection titled Decorative Arts of India, you’ll find mirror work from Gujarat, bright hues of fuchsia and magenta from Rajasthan, and also, shades of ivory and aari embroidery. You wont… Continue reading Check out Suneet Varma’s latest collection
“It’s nice to speak about an issue like gender violence at a platform like fashion week,” says Manish Malhotra. On March 18, Malhotra presents his Blue Runway collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 in Mumbai, in association with WEvolve. To bring you up to speed: it’s a global campaign with partners like the World… Continue reading First look: Manish Malhotra’s Summer/Resort 2015 line
