Learning to drape those 6 yards is not an easy task. If you’ve watched innumerable How To Wear A Sari videos on YouTube and still haven’t gone further than tucking it in your petticoat, then you’re in luck. This season at Lakmé Fashion Week saw several designers send models clad in sari gowns down the… Continue reading 8 gorgeous sari gowns we need to steal from Lakmé Fashion Week
If you’re looking for ways to update your wedding wardrobe, you’re in luck, because showstoppers like Vaani Kapoor and Aditi Rao Hydari are showing you fresh new styles, straight off the Lakme Fashion Week ramp. Five days at the country’s most-watched fashion event gave us five trends to take away. While Vaani Kapoor and Malaika… Continue reading 5 bridal ideas we spotted on the celebrity showstoppers at Lakme Fashion Week
When Manish Malhotra calls, all of Bollywood answers. This was evident from the front row at the designer’s Lakmé Fashion Week finale, brimming with half the marquee names from the year’s biggest films. And of course, Jacqueline Fernandez and Aditya Roy Kapoor on the ramp, with Jackie’s daring see through gown proving once again why… Continue reading Jacqueline, Khushi Kapoor and all the celebrities at Manish Malhotra’s Lakmé Fashion Week show
Madhubani tribal prints engaged in fashion warfare on the ramp at the 6° studio, Lakme Fashion week. Neha Agarwal took indentifiably Indian motifs on indo-western wear and the result was something the Amazons would have worn, were they living in India in 2017. ‘Mithila in Soho’ showcased that you can take the girl out of… Continue reading Neha Agarwal at Lakmé Fashion Week winter/festive 2017
If you’ve never heard of Nikita Mhaisalkar, that’s because the designer has been hiding out in Nagpur for the last 15 years, away from India’s fashion hubs of Mumbai and Delhi. But brace yourself to hear a lot more, especially after Mhaisalkar’s standout show that was the best surprise of Lakme Fashion Week so far.… Continue reading 1 new designer to watch out for
We love women who’re comfortable in their own skin, and Nargis Fakhri has always been a card-carrying member of the boss lady club. As Fakhri took to the ramp for designer Anushree Reddy, the internet’s obsessive focus on the usual banalities – weight – began to kick up a fuss. A post shared by ELLE… Continue reading Later haters, Nargis Fakhri is a curvy queen
Anavila closed Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashion Week with her Autumn/Winter ’17 collection Blur. The spotlight shone on the handwoven saris—which were styled with trench coats and open shirts hung over the shoulders—and pleated trouser suits, all in linear and checkered prints. A generous use of black was seen throughout, offset by tones like… Continue reading Anavila gives the trouser suit a sustainable update
If fashion had a rule book, the first one would be to keep away from clashing colours, lest you seem like a carnival attendee. Of late, though, this rule is slipping away, slowly making room for experimentation. Recently spotted at an event, Deepika Padukone wore a courageous combination of red and pink, that immediately set… Continue reading 7 stylish colour combinations that look amazing on Indian skin
Akaaro presented its Autumn/Winter ‘17 collection titled Irreverence on Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashion Week. The range saw a medley of contemporary and traditional silhouettes that were given a smart update—saris layered with a cape and styled with sneakers; flared skirts paired with a long-sleeved top and a jacket; knee-length kurtis with flared pants,… Continue reading Would you wear your sari with sneakers? Akaaro says yes
Ritu Kumar paid a visit to the ‘80s with her sweet surrender collection which was blooming with bright floral motifs. Off shoulder blousons, ruffle tops, shorts, frilly skirts, A-line tulle skirts, corset dresses and corset belts were seen in summery pastel hues that exuded a young, fresh vibe. Some of the ensembles saw the use… Continue reading Ritu Kumar is bringing the ’80s back
Day 2 at Lakmé Fashion Week was dedicated to sustainable fashion and Indian textiles. The day kicked off with #CraftIsCool by Paramparik Karigar which saw multiple designers collaborate with craftspeople: Aranya Natural x Rouka; Bheru Lal Chhipa x Poochki; Mohammed Yusuf x Vineet Rahul; Sarfraz Khatri x Verandah; Shohel Khatri x The Pot Plant. The… Continue reading #CraftIsCool by Paramparik Karigar
Rara Avis by Sonal Verma is unabashedly urban. Paillette sequinned hemlines, grommet-punctuated skirts and oversized ruffles used to exaggerate movement… this is a collection that’s yearning to be taken to the streets and set upon by style bloggers. There’s also red cold-shoulder dress in there that will become the darling of editorial fashion shoots, or… Continue reading We’re loving the kimono jackets at Rara Avis
As the most watched fashion event in India, Lakmé Fashion Week made sure to pack in plenty of action on Day One. And of course, we were sitting front row to help you spot the trends before anyone else. At Ritu Kumar, tulle skirts (remember Carrie Bradshaw from Sex And The City) made an appearance, in… Continue reading Tulle skirts to sexy necklines, 4 hot trends from Lakmé Fashion week
Lame Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 is set to begin on Wednesday. But we have a special preview of the young debutantes who are about to make their runway debuts at the Gen Next show. And if these collections are anything to go by, you can be sure these young fashion designers are on the road… Continue reading Meet India’s Gen Next fashion designers
No, put your trusty red lipstick down and listen up real good: ‘Tis the season of experimenting with lip colours and we’ve got the make-up champ behind Lakmé Fashion Week, Donald Simrock, to help get you there. From an aqua lip liner at Poochki to the heavy glitter lip that Ritu Kumar’s models sported, lipstick colours… Continue reading How to pick the right lip colour for your skin tone
Presenting your first fashion show at Lakmé Fashion Week is a delicate tightrope walk. Do you stun the critics with your creative genius (fashion veterans of a certain vintage will remember Varun Saldanha) or lure the buyers with your commercial chops like alumni Nachiket Barve and Masaba? At Lakmé Fashion Week’s Gen Next show, the… Continue reading The super talented Gen Next bunch kick off Day 1 of Lakmé Fashion Week
