Okinawa-based Yori Yamamura made their Instagram debut with a picture of them dressed in a traditional cream and gold handloom Kasavu, fingers eagerly poised to dig into the spread on a banana leaf in front of them. Two years since, the 34-year-old’s feed has evolved into a vehicle for nuanced discussions on internalised Orientalism, sexual… Continue reading #ELLEFirstLook: Discussing Sari Drapes And Gender Identity With Yori Yamamura
Oversized white shirts as blouses. Shredded pallus. Quirky prints in monotone colours. Delicate floral embellishments. The recently concluded edition of Amazon India Fashion Week AW18 gave us an interesting variety of designer saris to stock up on for the coming season. From contemporary and experimental looks to the much-loved traditional style, there is something suitable… Continue reading 10 trendy designer saris spotted at Amazon India Fashion Week AW18
Whether it’s a revealing low cut or intricate embellishment, the back of your choli can be as experimental and daring as you please. Take one look at celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Esha Gupta and Shilpa Shetty who are unabashedly sporting sexy cholis with even sexier backs. Designed by the likes of Manish Malhotra,… Continue reading 10 celebrities who are making a case for bringing sexy back
Regarded as one of the most elegant garments in an Indian woman’s wardrobe, the origins of the sari can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilisation in 1800 BC. Standing the test of time, in part due to its versatility, the sari can be worn to nearly any occasion, whether a wedding, festival, dinner or… Continue reading 13 sexy saris we loved on these Bollywood celebrities
In case you’ve been living in a cave with no internet access, you’ll remember that acclaimed street style photographer Yvan Rodic AKA Facehunter visited India last month. After throwing him a grand ole welcome bash, (catch up over here) we sat back and allowed him to do what he does best. The global street style… Continue reading Global sensation Facehunter captures the sari in 13 stunning photos
On the last page of the brochure for Ritu Kumar’s new collection, there is a photograph of a vermilion Benarasi brocade with the trademark curvilinear motif woven in gold and silver thread—or, at least, half of it is. The crease of a fold runs exactly down the middle of this picture. On the other half… Continue reading Ritu Kumar may have just done your wedding wardrobe a huge favour
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
A terracotta-hued ramp was the perfect cue of what was to follow – simple, straightforward and grounded fashion. With their Fall/Winter 2015-16 collection, David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore have proved that the conversation surrounding textile and sustainability doesn’t have to be boring or unsexy. They scored old X-rays from AIIMS and used their dark iridescence… Continue reading #ELLEReview: Abraham & Thakore
“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
