Besides being highly popular for creating engaging plots and well thought-out characters, the K-drama industry has also been the at the centre of some major fashion attraction off-late. The Korean style is booming – thanks to the influence of some stellar K-dramas, we have all the endless fashion inspiration we need. Starting from fantasy and… Continue reading 10 Latest Netflix K-Dramas That Serve Major Fashion Inspiration
Traditional Indian textiles and art forms speak volumes about history, the regions they come from, the culture and art, but often there is a deeper story. The Parsi Gara is one such great example. They hide within their folds the story of voyages at sea, the old trading routes and the rise and blossoming of… Continue reading Woven In Time: The Story Of The Parsi Gara Sari
If you noticed an unsettling ‘The end’ post on Jean Paul Gaultier’s Instagram last month, you may have experienced a similar meltdown like millions of other fashion fans who tried to decipher what it meant. Now we know that the ‘end’ marked a new beginning for the Maison along with an exciting Ready-To-Wear launch. With… Continue reading Jean Paul Gaultier Returns To Ready-To-Wear
If you’re a loyal fashion devotee, the chances of you saving up for the iconic Chanel handbag from your first paycheck is higher than you putting money aside for health insurance. When it comes to Chanel, the design house’s iconicism goes beyond trends and fads, which is why a handbag designed by Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel… Continue reading Chanel Pays Homage To Its Most Iconic Handbag With Its New Campaign
Bibhu Mohapatra’s Fall/Winter collection at New York Fashion Week paid homage to the fearless women of the past and present. Inspired by the socio-political change around him in The United States, where women are finally equalising in the power dynamics, the Odisha-born designer presented a line that celebrates the new dawn. In a quick tête-à-tête… Continue reading #ELLEExclusive: Bibhu Mohapatra On His Latest Collection For New York Fashion Week
Fashion as we know it took a backseat in 2020. The pandemic led to the cancellation of all major fashion events, which essentially would have dominated the trends of this year. Since everyone was home, including the designers who set the course for the season, we saw an array of innovative breakthrough fashion launches that… Continue reading #ELLERoundUp: Breakthrough Fashion Launches Of 2020
Christian Louboutin. You hear the name and it’s almost impossible to not think of bright red soles lining a pair of ultra-glam shoes. The French luxury designer has outdone himself when it comes to nailing brand recognition and recall. Speaking of the icon, here’s something that’s opened up to pay homage to his creations. Palais… Continue reading Take a virtual tour of the largest-ever exhibition dedicated to Christian Louboutin
Ritu Kumar has released a new campaign called #EquallyBeautiful which celebrates diversity. The sepia-toned photos send out a quiet message that many Indian brands shy away from. The portraits feature actor Zoya Hussain, who has starred in films like The Brawler and Laal Kaptaan, dressed in attires from different religions. The campaign sends out a… Continue reading Ritu Kumar’s new campaign #EquallyBeautiful sends out a message of solidarity in times of division
The new creative director of Bottega Veneta, Daniel Lee, has been touted as the ‘The Quiet Radical’ in the very short time of his appointment. But, the Central Saint Martins’ graduate, who has previously worked for brands like Maison Margiela, Balenciaga and Donna Karan, has quickly made the venerable Italian leather goods brand into the… Continue reading The ultimate bag guide from the iconic Italian brand Bottega Veneta
London Fashion Week was heady mix of hits and misses but we’ve rounded up some of the designers, clothes and trends that stood out. VICTORIA BECKHAM’S HEMLINE REVOLUTION A new hemline has been making headlines from some time now. But, Victoria Beckham presenting knee-length skirt instead of the ubiquitous calf-length skirt is the new way… Continue reading Highlights from London Fashion Week Spring 2020
Powder blue, punk and statement-making capes, there’s a lot to look forward to in fashion, going by what we saw at New York Fashion Week Fall 2020. There were plenty of exciting trends on the runway and we’ve rounded up the best ones. POWDER BLUE Classic blue is the Pantone colour of the year but… Continue reading Top trends from New York Fashion Week Fall 2020
Over a period of five years, The India Story has grown to become one of the hippest cultural events in Kolkata. It gets together some of the best artists, interior decorators and fashion designers under one roof and the result is a new narrative formed for India by its creative community. In an interview, The… Continue reading Madhu Neotia, founder of The India Story, reveals how the bi-annual event democratises art
Nicolas Ghesquière, the women’s collections creative director at Louis Vuitton, is known for bringing his imaginative and futuristic vision to fashion. For LV’s pre-fall 2020 campaign, Ghesquière decided to cast 24 unique faces. And, one of them was Bollywood dreamboat Deepika Padukone. This is another milestone in Padukone’s wildly successful career, given that it’s the… Continue reading Deepika Padukone becomes the first Bollywood star to feature in a global Louis Vuitton campaign
Before the fashion fraternity discovered power-dressing through the pant suit, there was the Bandhgala. And, Raghavendra Rathore, known as the master of this classic silhouette, is all set to launch a capsule collection of Bandhgalas for women to commemorate 25 years in the industry. The Parsons School of Design-graduate is all set to present this tailored essential in… Continue reading Raghavendra Rathore reinvents power dressing with his Bandhgala collection for women
Sevin Kasran is a streetwear brand founded in British Columbia with an ambition to explore its designer duo, Kevin Klover and Sunny Basran’s Candian and Indian identities through clothes. A mutual and almost simultaneous discovery of their love for design and fashion led to Klover and Basran consolidating their childhood friendship and intercultural identities into a brand… Continue reading Indo-Canadian label Sevin Kasran wants you to embrace your cultural identity, in style
Micro bags, bucket hats and biker shorts. 2019 was a year ruled by trends that were not very easy to pull off. But, 2019 has also officially ended and so has an entire decade. So in the interest of shopping chicer, cheaper and responsibly in 2020, we’ve rounded up trends, brands and (seemingly) positive changes… Continue reading From Pantone blue to pre-loved clothing, this is what fashion in 2020 will look like
2019 is not officially over yet. But, it is time to see what this year looked like for fashion. We have put together some of the biggest trends, memes, and break-the-Internet moments. From the demise of one of the biggest forces in the industry—Karl Lagerfeld—to some of the biggest brands finally stepping up to become… Continue reading Was 2019 the most disruptive year in fashion so far?
To no surprise, Alia Bhatt went hard on style this year. Ever since those photos of her wearing that standout sapphire hued jumpsuit went viral, we knew Alia was prepping to step up her style game even further, wearing one stylish yet accessible ensemble after another. She wears a lot of denim, walkable heels, and… Continue reading In case you hadn’t heard, Alia Bhatt had a breakthrough style year
Here’s a round-up of the best new fashion arrivals and trends to help you glide through the party season. Scroll through our gallery below: Photographs: Imaxtree.com/2019 (Runway), Rebel Management (Rishi Robin)
The internet collectively lost it when Lizzo strutted down the red carpet at the 47th American Music Awards wearing a ruffled candy orange Valentino dress with THE bag of the season (also Valentino) dangling from her bejewelled nails. The Grammy-nominated star’s Instagram caption said it all: “@maisonvalentino bag big enough for my f—s to give”.… Continue reading Lizzo’s 2-inch bag moment made us deep dive into some fashion archives
It has been a little over four years that Gucci was handed over to the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, a name the world now knows as more of a visionary than just a designer. His insightful views on fashion, art, and contemporary society led to the daring possibilities he tames for the venerable fashion… Continue reading Alessandro Michele’s Gucci Cruise ’20 represents freedom and choice
