With a sartorial shift towards vegan alternatives for leather, the conscious awakening only points in one direction—taking care of leather that you already own. But with a material that is susceptible to change with weather fluctuations, keeping leather safe can be tricky. Too much heat can cause it to crack, while moisture can lead to… Continue reading From Shoes To Bags, It’s Time To Safeguard The Precious Buys
You probably already own an omnipresent leather jacket (or two) thanks to its undeniable emergence everywhere in the fashion circuit—from the runways of Saint Laurent to being a street-style favourite. But this season, leather is not limited to your edgy biker jacket, the material has won our approval in the form of flattering skirts, body-hugging… Continue reading Your cheat sheet to wearing leather this season
Dressed in the new Gucci X Dapper Dan capsule collection — statement leather, ostentatious embroidery and oversized silhouettes — eight South Asian artistes discuss creative expression in turbulent times and the importance of staying true to yourself. This rings especially true when faced with crisis, as rapper Himanshu Suri discovered in the aftermath of 9/11. “I was surrounded by a lot of… Continue reading 8 South Asian artistes who are changing the way the West looks at desi culture
Hitting the town on the weekend may do wonders for your Instagram follower count, but dealing with the fallout the next morning? Not so much. And while you may still make it in time for that early morning meeting by some mercy of the traffic gods, your fancy party wear will need more than paracetamol… Continue reading How to take care of your expensive party wear
This fall, suede dominated runways (and hearts) everywhere. Christian Louboutin gave it his trademark spin with eclectic boots for every occasion. Diane von Furstenberg opted for clean, classic lines and Fendi’s bright colours gave us all the feels. Dress in suede from head to toe or give the trend your nod with a statement piece.… Continue reading 7 suede goodies your closet needs in 2017
Cord specialises in work-friendly handbags, laptop backs, totes, backpacks and more that are both functional and chic. They combine smooth, long-lasting leather with handwoven canvas in lively modern designs (including tropical leaves and twinkling constellations). Some items can be personalised as well. The designers behind the Delhi-based label are Pranav Guglani and Neha Singh. Cord… Continue reading Label to know: Cord
Square Loop, the Delhi-based label known for their unisex bags is hosting an Open Studio starting today. Designer Kanika Sachdeva’s USP lies in utility gear – think backpacks, weekender and laptop bags. But Sachdeva also knows her way around clutches, satchels, totes and other small leather accessories. Her latest collection employs nude tones and smokey… Continue reading Square Loop is hosting an Open Studio
Christian Louboutin took to the Bridal Fashion Week 2016 runway in collaboration with designers Naeem Khan, Jenny Packham, and Marchesa. Marchesa’s flowy floral gowns were complemented by classic Louboutin styles like the So Kate, Pigalle Follies and Decollete 312 in white patent and kid leather, as well as the new Dalida in white patent (with… Continue reading Christian Louboutin showed at Bridal Fashion Week
Hidesign, the homegrown luxury leather brand, is adding footwear for men to its portfolio. The brand is a strong advocate of vegetable tanning, which can take up to 40 days, but it’s way better than the commonly found chromium-tanned leather. So when they announced they were introducing footwear, we were excited to check out the line. The… Continue reading Hidesign launches footwear for men
For a while we’ve known them simply as the “Audrey shoes”. But that’s about to change now. Salvatore Ferragamo is out with a Ballerina Shoe collection, which re-introduces one of its iconic designs: the round-toed suede ballerina shoes, which Ferragamo created for Audrey Hepburn in 1954. The reinvented line is decidedly younger, and it also… Continue reading Ferragamo reinvents the “Audrey”
The theme: “The collection is called Rouge Minerale. We were trying to explore what happens if you take a glorious red mineral like ruby and shatter it to pieces. The whole collection is a recreation of that kind of mosaic. We’ve done some beautiful prints in a broken glass effect. And for the first time… Continue reading First look: Pankaj & Nidhi
Rajesh Pratap Singh doesn’t do shocking, but surprise you, he might. He opened AIFW yesterday with a set that was almost too Instagram-able. Cold metal beds, IV drips, stark white sheets, first aid boxes on the seats; all indicative of the mood – hospital-chic. The first model walked out (rather, twitched) to the angsty tunes… Continue reading #ELLEReview: Rajesh Pratap Singh
Kangana Ranaut made a front row appearance last week at the Dior show, at Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015. More on that in a bit; for now, let’s rewind to the show for a second. Especially since it was new territory for Dior’s creative director Raf Simons. It’s not often you see him warm up… Continue reading Kangana Ranaut gets the front row at Dior
