Couture no longer belongs to the iconic houses to gatekeep. It has emerged, evolved and entered a zone where all bets are off. This season, seasoned designers helming the big league brands, like Maria Grazia Chiuri (Dior) and Virginie Viard (Chanel) were overshadowed by a new batch of couturiers like Kerby Jean-Raymond (Pyer Moss) and… Continue reading Playing It Safe Or Taking A Plunge: What’s Best For Couture in 2021?
As we are back to our above-torso dressing schedule, spring/summer jewellery trends are perfect for the WFH life. The recently concluded fashion weeks had designers showcase an artistic vision through their accessories/jewellery on the runway. Ditching the dainties, the baubles of the moment are all about bright colour, texture, pattern, creative material, and abstract shapes.… Continue reading 5 Fresh Spring/Summer Jewellery Trends Of 2021 That You Need To Bookmark
Milan Fashion Week falls right in the middle of the long fashion month schedule, and just like its place on the calendar, it is the centre of all thing chic and elegant. While the city continues to miss the in-person-high-heel action on the cobbled streets of the fashion capital, the designers still managed to wow… Continue reading Best Of Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2021 Phygital Edition
Phygitally driven fashion week is a norm and was yet again instrumentalised by designers in their haute couture collections this spring/summer 2021. Kim Jones, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Virginie Viard whisk us away into parallel worlds of mirror maze, fantastical tarot reading, disco dance party and impending countryside nuptials – transcending beauty standards.… Continue reading Tiaras, Gold Glitter, Rouge Lip And More – These Are The Spring/Summer Couture Week Beauty Trends 2021
Even though Pierpaolo Piccioli has been infusing Valentino with his love for bright colours ever since he has been leading the iconic Italian house solo, his Fall Winter 2020 collection at Paris Fashion Week was unveiled with a series of black ensembles. There were leather jackets with shearling collars, elongated overcoats paired with sequin turtlenecks… Continue reading Pierpaolo Piccioli revived gothic glamour for Valentino Fall Winter 2020 at PFW
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
Valentino and L’Oréal will be joining forces to develop a new line of beauty products. According to their joint press release, “Valentino and L’Oréal have signed a worldwide long-term license agreement for the creation, development and distribution of fine fragrances and luxury beauty under the Valentino brand.” The aim of this new collaboration is to bring the creative vision… Continue reading Valentino and L’Oréal are joining forces to create a new beauty collection
For many people, fall and winter clothing is synonymous with hues like blah, drab, and meh and also black, navy, and brown. At this week’s Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino show, it was another (vibrant) case. The 68-piece collection featured flowing feminine and romantic pieces that included floral print evening gowns, multi-layered outfit combinations, and next-level color… Continue reading 9 colour combinations from Valentino’s Fall ’18 show that are perfect for dusky Indian skin
What do you gift the girl who shared her toys with you, humoured your “Zack Morris is an actual sociopath,’’ theories, and took you to get your eyebrows waxed for the first time (something you eventually forgave her for)? Your sisters – biological and otherwise – are your everything, and they deserve the world. Or… Continue reading 30 perfect gifts for your sisters, biological and not
Plastic is having a real high fashion moment for spring/summer ’18, appearing everywhere from the functional rain coats at Burberry back in London through to Valentino’s futuristic moto jackets and Chanel’s glamorous capes and boots here in Paris. Even the show invitations, including a massive transparent clutch from Givenchy and an extra, extra large ziplock… Continue reading Plastic is trending at Chanel, Valentino, Balenciaga, and more
Jhanvi Kapoor is clearly trying to fill in her mother’s designer shoes—and with each passing day, she (and her growing shoe collection) is leaving us simply impressed. The 20-year-old millennial hasn’t even set foot in the Bollywood industry, and she’s already giving us a complex with her enviable shoe collection. Valentino, Maison Martin Margiela, Christian Louboutin,… Continue reading Jhanvi Kapoor’s lust-worthy shoe collection
Nothing says summer-ready like a crisp wardrobe bursting with whites and all things floral. Don’t let the weather play spoilsport on your plans to play dress up though: Michael Kors wants you to swap your LBD for a statement white blazer, Céline is going XXL with its bag sizing metric and Valentino has the sweetest little… Continue reading 5 stylish ways to completely reinvent your wardrobe right now
Resplendent ruffles, steely shoes and pretty print make a New Bohemian this summer. Conjure up the spirit of the ’70s in demure dresses and suede satchels, while street-style trend-setters need not look beyond printed tees and wide-legged pants. Add to this winning combo the elegance of mismatched earrings and sparkly block heels, and you’re all… Continue reading How to pull off summer’s gorgeous bohemian trend
What’s the easiest way to cheat that post-workout flush? Which hot new product is making BB creams look like a dinosaur? Is there really a matte lipstick out there that doesn’t turn your lips into sandpaper? ELLE’s Beauty Editor Mamta Mody holds your hand through the tough questions: Behold, her pick of products that’ll effortlessly brighten… Continue reading 7 fresh products to add to your beauty kit right this minute
Gucci went full-bore fuchsia, Versace dreamt entirely in yellow and the designers at Jil Sander, Marni, Valentino and Blumarine all sent out single-colour looks — international Spring/Summer 2017 runways resembled a Pantone shade card come eye-poppingly to life. And prepare for eyes to pop if you take the monochrome route. This look is a power… Continue reading How to rock head-to-toe colour this season
Clockwise, from left to right: Naeem Khan, Etro, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tanvi Kedia, Alberta Ferretti, Sanchita, Anupama Dayal, BCBG MaxAzria, Valentino, Kenzo, Isabel Marant The hippie uniform goes haute this season as designers draw cultural references from all over the world. Looking like a well-seasoned traveller is easy-peasy this summer. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo… Continue reading Boho-chic goes global
This just made our day! Le Mill has two huge brands in the wings – Valentino and Balmain, which will hit stores this August. Expect accessories, bags and shoes from Valentino to be available – these will include pieces from the rock-stud collection, among other styles. This is also your biggest chance to join Olivier… Continue reading Valentino and Balmain come to Le Mill
