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Christian Louboutin launches Miss Z stilettos with synchronised Olympic swimmers
Last month, Maison Christian Louboutin made a splash with “Paris is Louboutining,” a synchronised swimming spectacle at the…
Upcycled denim and occasion wear highlight Lakme Fashion Week 2024
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How a Hyderabad firm helps design lifestyle products from water hyacinth fibres
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Mishru’s latest drop fuses botanical elements with architectural inspirations
The Allium lehenga set with cape | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hyderabad-based design house Mishru is best known…
Lakme Fashion Week 2024: Designer Aneeth Arora on Péro’s collaboration with Hello Kitty
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Stories in silk: RmKv launches thematic handloom silk saris with natural dye
Natural-dyed silk sari with over 4,000 colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As it completes 100 years in…
Augmented reality and streetwear fashion join hands in Chennai
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A travelling photography exhibition highlights weaving traditions of India
Ilkal sarees worn by women in North Karnataka | Photo Credit: Navaldeep Thareja “You are not a Bharwad…
This Deepavali, Barbie dons Anita Dongre
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This festive season, gifting is all about innovation, utility, and being thoughtful
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81-year-old South Korean falls short in a bid to become oldest Miss Universe contestant
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Chennai designer Neesha Amrish’s handmade stoles are now at the Van Gogh museum store in Amsterdam
Neesha Amrish with the stole that is now available at the Van Gogh Museum shop | Photo Credit:…
This apparel collab brings characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambu to life
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Nayaab brings 23 fashion brands that are reviving heritage textile techniques to Chennai
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Manish Malhotra becomes the first Indian designer to showcase his fashion line, World Collection, at Harrods, London
Manish Malhotra poses against the backdrop of Harrods in London | Photo Credit: Special arrangement India’s fashion industry…
Chennai’s Koyambedu market inspires Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango as he brings his festive collection Garland to Chennai
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Miss Universe India 2024: Rhea Singha wins Title, to represent India at Miss Universe 2024
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Shop for handlooms and handcrafted products at this pop-up in Chennai
Koodai totes | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Shop for a curated range of handlooms and handcrafted products at…
Needles meet mirrors this festive season, with NEEDLEDUST X Abhinav Mishra edit of bags and footwear
Fehroza ’24 flaunts high-grade crystals, pearls and mukaish work, alongside signature mirror and gota detailing | Photo Credit:…
With a boutique in Delhi, Franck Muller’s eyes are set on strategic expansion in India
New Delhi’s DLF Emporio Mall, synonymous with top-tier luxury brands, is now home to Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller’s…
Yuvraj Singh on luxury watches, and his upcoming biopic
Yuvraj Singh at the new store | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Former Indian international cricketer Yuvraj Singh is…
Chennai| Thamalli, a newly launched bespoke jewellery brand features rare gemstones from around the world
Adithi Ganeshan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For 23-year-old Adithi Ganeshan, inspiration is rooted in heritage and tradition.…
A community of Chinese women successfully run some of Chennai’s oldest beauty parlours
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Milan Fashion Week opens with light, ethereal yet grounded looks from Fendi, Ferretti and Marni
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The Lee X Suneet Varma collaboration, featuring Sara Ali Khan, blends comfort with couture
Suneet Varma | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Sara Ali Khan in an embroidered corset and skirt from…
On MS Subbulakshmi’s 108th birth anniversary, actor Vidya Balan recreates her iconic style in a photo tribute
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Lay’s X Huemn just dropped. It brings to life the vibrant colours associated with these packets of chips
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Screen share: Films and shows that sparkle with fashion
Still from ‘Emily in Paris’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement So obviously Emily in Parisis not a deep…
A collection with an Italian heart and an Indian soul: Rahul Mishra X Tod’s
Tod’s aproached designer Rahul Mishra (right) for a collaboration in 2017 | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The story…
Five watches that made waves at Geneva Watch Days 2024
In its fifth edition, Geneva Watch Days (GWD) has come a long way from August 2020 when it…
Designer Rahul Mishra opens first flagship store in Hyderabad
Inside Rahul MIshra’s store in Hyderabad Designer Rahul Mishra’s first store in Hyderabad is a reflection of his…
Check out Anu Merton new collection at Amethyst, Chennai
A necklace from Anu Merton | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Nearly five months since its first pop-up in…
Kochi designers use memories, motifs and gold for their Onam collections
A Rouka sari | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kerala quirky Rouka by Sreejith’s collection of Kerala handloom saris…
Five watches that made waves at Geneva Watch Days 2024
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This Kerala brand has brought out a specially curated box of Kerala-themed items for Onam
When clothing brand My Designation launched their Onakkodi box, they did not anticipate the response. Though their merchandise…
Designers Abraham and Thakore bring their black and white design philosophy to Hyderabad
Designer duo Abraham and Thakore need no introduction; known as masters of minimalism, the OG designers David Abraham…
Ongoing exhibition in Delhi highlights India’s heirloom weaves
Tamil Nadu’s temple saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The sari (also spelt as saree) has a chequered…
Slow fashion for a fast world
The exhibition will showcase sustainable products | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India HandMade Collective (IHMC) is having a…
Embroiderer Annie Titus Mammen crafts an independent line of embellished pashmina stoles
Annie Titus Mammen prefers to maintain a low profile. To the extent that the fashion designer from Chennai…
A unit of Kanjeevaram looms in Hyderabad, established by textile designer Gaurang Shah, looks to revive heritage designs
A weaver at work at a Kanjeevaram weaving unit established by textile designer Gaurang Shah in Hyderabad |…
In Srikakulam, how jamdani weaving provides employment for a group of women
The jamdani process in the looms in Srikakulam is intricate and meticulous | Photo Credit: Sangeetha Devi Dundoo…
Dabu-printed apparel, natural stone jewellery at upcoming city pop-up
Devika Arora will be bringing her collection of statement rings, neckpieces, and bracelets | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement…
Advaya, the label that designed Deepika Padukone’s wedding saris, brings its bandhgalas and Kanjeevarams to Chennai
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Atlantis The Royal hotel in Dubai celebrates its first anniversary
Atlantis The Royal hotel, Dubai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement No one does larger than life like Dubai.…
Here’s a first look at Anamika Khanna H&M collection
Pieces from the Anamika Khanna H&M collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For Anamika Khanna, when it comes…
Mumbai| The Wedding Collective promises the A to Z of the wedding planning experience, under one roof
Models wear designs by Ekaya Banaras and Dareaab by Sonia K Mahajan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Come…
Why Indian politicians prefer not to talk fashion
Ever since she stopped dyeing her hair more than a year back, waiting for the messy grey to…
At CellSense, bioluminescent algae are used in luxury jewellery and fashion
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Amit Aggarwal to Injiri – behind Indian fashion’s zero waste goals
It takes a village, and then some, to craft Tilla’s Kabira and Rosa jackets. The one-of-a-kind pieces feature…
Why Amit Aggarwal is one of the most exciting designers at India Couture Week 2024
Eleven years ago, when Amit Aggarwal delivered his first bridal order, it was black and fashioned from polymer…
Chennai hosts Crafts Council of India’s textiles and accessories show on August 9 and 10
Sarees by Tarini | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Every corner of the country has a unique weave and…
An inside look at the creative process of Olympic uniforms
If the Olympics is one of the world’s biggest sporting events, its opening ceremony is its crowning glory.…
Omega crafts special-edition watches for Paris Olympics 2024
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M special edition | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement We recently got exclusive face time…
Shop DIY art kits and furniture at By Hand from the Heart
A creation by Ba No Batwo, Aurangbad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With a mix of established ‘repeat…
An inside look at the creative process of Olympic uniforms
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Chennai | Meet the Madras Watch Collectors Group who swap precious timepieces and stories
At a watch-making workshop by Madras Watch Collectors Group | Photo Credit: Jayakumar Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) began…
Uniforms are getting weaved as Olympics arrives to capital of fashion
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Watch | Inside ‘The Awakening of the Myth: Gala Dalí‘ exhibition
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This brand is turning tyre waste to cocktail dresses
Rubber Pebbel Skirt made with repurposed discarded tyre tubes. Embellished with koin textile created at studio (left) and…
Gala Dalí in the company of ‘difficult’ women
In Púbol, north of Barcelona, a castle sits atop a hill. With vines sinuously wrapped around its brick…
Handloom sari walk to be held in Visakhapatnam on August 4
Women participating in the Handloom Sari Walk on the beach road in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: V RAJU…
Actress Sagarika Ghatge Khan blends royal heritage into her fashion brand Akutee, offering bespoke garments in rich fabrics.
Sagarika Ghatge in Bengaluru, along with one of her hand painted saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor…
Varanasi to Versailles: A look at how designer duo Swati and Sunaina experiment with Benares brocades and French romanticism
Designers Sunaina (in green), Swati (centre, off white) with models who sport saris from their ‘Varanasi to Versailles’…
From Radhika Merchant to Katrina Kaif, meet the designer who makes floral jewellery for weddings
Radhika Merchant in a phool dupatta by Floral Art | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hours before Radhika Merchant’s…
Sobhita Dhulipala adds glitz to Qbik Hyderabad launch
Sobhita Dhulipala at Qbik’s first flagship store in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Qbik, the Delhi-headquartered fashion…
With its fashion-forward offerings, Savana by Urbanic focusses on Gen Z
At Savana, they are serious about trends. From dramatic bows and Coquette core to K-Pop and Bridgerton, if…
Dyson Airstrait review: The straightener, now launched in India, promises no heat damage. Does it deliver?
A model uses the Dyson Airstraight | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The launch of Dyson’s Airstrait in India…
Watch: Women artisans in Lucknow keep Chikankari embroidery alive
Watch: Women artisans in Lucknow keep Chikankari embroidery alive
The Bicester Collection’s Unlock Her Future Prize aims to empower women entrepreneurs
Thamires Pontes’ tenable seaweed textile fibre | Photo Credit: Ryan Galvao Thamires Pontes has configured how to turn…
Pride Month | Fashion takes the centrestage for LGBTQIA+ community at Chennai’s Pride parade
Aishu Ajith from Thiruvananthapuram who took inspiration from Aishwarya Rai | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B Although everyone from…
Archana Rao on ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: The minute Amitabh Bachchan tried on the Ashwatthama costume, it looked brilliant
Imagine the possibility of designing the look of a character that is supposedly the oldest man alive. When…
Decoding Diljit Dosanjh’s global desi style with designer Raghavendra Rathore
Diljit Dosanjh ropes in couturier Raghavendra Rathore to design his outfits for Dil-luminati North America tour When Punjabi…
Bengaluru’s KR Market, Gandhinagar, and Ejipura get six mobile food banks
Six mobile food banks have been set up in the slums of Ejipura, an orphanage and old age…
Why quiet luxury is the latest travel trend
In March this year, Lubaina Sheerazi did a polar plunge. Organised by Antarctica21, the fly-cruise expedition to Antarctica…
Narendra Kumar Ahmed launches Tamiska, a new womenswear label
Narendra Kumar Ahmed’s bio on Instagram reads ‘Story Tailor’. Whether it is a new label he launches or…
French politicians navigate evolving fashion rules
For male French politicians, fashion writers say, a simple uniform has become dominant: a navy blue suit —…
This Chennai artist’s luxury, handmade, and sustainable jewellery line goes global
At Bhagya Sivaraman’s home studio, she sits surrounded by art — her black line drawings on white paper…
Dhruv Kapoor’s SS25 Co-Ed show at Milan Fashion Week: Childhood nostalgia meets gender-fluid fashion
While it is tough to get a word in edgewise when Sabato De Sarno’s micro shorts at Gucci…
Why the fate of the Chikankari artisans hangs by a thread?
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag 15 years ago have placed chikankari embroidery in and around Lucknow today. Earlier…
Check out edgy jewellery pieces from these contemporary Indian labels
Amama is know for its big statement jewellery Loud, edgy, dramatic — jewellery today resembles art in a…
Arish John Andrews designs and makes bespoke ornaments from natural materials such as seeds, clay, bamboo
Ruby red seeds of the Coral Wood tree (manjadikkuru) collected from the damp earth transform into standout neckpieces.…
The Himalayan Knot | How Royal Enfield and its bikers are documenting the Northeast’s culture
It is a warm day in the Chirang district of Bongaigaon, a two-hour drive from Guwahati, Assam. We…
Embroidery of Dreams: Designer Deepika Khatri’s journey to Cannes
“A designer always writes a story through their creations, drawing from a lifetime of experiences,” says Deepika Khatri,…
Can H&M inspire sustainable fashion with better fabrics and higher prices?
From stables to the power corridors of fashion, Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of Womenswear Design, has had quite…
Weavers design the Sonthanga collection with locally sourced organic cotton
M Giri Babu, a farmer-activist looks at the designs on kora | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Sonthanga…
Uorfi Javed interview: Men follow me, women stalk me
Uorfi Javed is a mischief maker. And she is not apologetic about it. This is her new role…
Actor Kani Kusruti’s watermelon clutch at Cannes was designed in Kochi
Kani Kusruti with the All We Imagine As Light team at the 77th Cannes Film Festival at Palais…
Actress Sagarika Ghatge Khan blends royal heritage into her fashion brand Akutee, offering bespoke garments in rich fabrics.
Sagarika Ghatge in Bengaluru, along with one of her hand painted saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor…
How Hyderabad-based clothing label Kritikala provides livelihoods to women artisans, using ikat, kalamkari and Mangalagiri cotton
The Kritikala store at Shaikpet, Hyderabad, is the face of a collective of enterprising women who design garments…
Cannes 2024: Nancy Tyagi makes her maiden appearance at festival with self-stitched 20kg gown
Fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi at the red carpet of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024.…
Breitling’s CEO on the brand’s new watch technology
Recently, Georges Kern, the CEO of one of the most-revered watch brands in the world, Breitling, was in…
Abraham & Thakore open a new store in Delhi
Designers David Abraham, Rakesh Thakore and Kevin Nigli have a new address for their handcrafted apparel and home…
Alia Bhatt stuns at the Gucci Cruise show 2025
Alia Bhatt attends the Gucci Cruise 2025 Fashion Show at Tate Modern on May 13, 2024 in London,…
Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal’s fashion brand Ehaab champions Chikankari embroidery
The first drop comprises pure tissue, chanderi chikan kurtis for women and chikankari kurta sets for men |…
Met Gala 2024: Indians who shone on the red carpet
Alia Bhatt, Isha Ambani, Natasha Poonawalla at the Met Gala 2024 A bevy of celebrities descended upon the…
Met Gala 2024: Kylie Jenner steals the spotlight in ethereal gown
Kylie Jenner attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art…
Met Gala 2024: Shakira makes fashion event debut in voluminous red gown
Shakira attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the ‘Sleeping Beauties:…
Inside the Met Gala 2024: Emma Chamberlain, Zendaya, Alia Bhatt, a fairytale forest and woodland creatures
Sauntering through the hallways of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the way to cocktails, James Corden spread…
Met Gala 2024: Sabyasachi Mukherjee becomes the first Indian fashion designer to walk the carpet
Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s look from the Met Gala 2024, at the Metropolitan Museum Art in New York | Photo…
Lee Cooper launches world’s first jeans from discarded cigarette butts
The world’s first jeans made of discarded cigarette butts as part of the Lee Cooper Eco Collection |…
Hermès opens its new store at Mumbai’s BKC
The new retail space has been designed by Paris-based architecture and interior design firm, RDAI | Photo Credit:…
Motherland’s new drop is a nostalgic take on Test cricket
Motherland’s cricket collection, which is inspired by the cricket fashion of the 1970s, embraces nostalgia with whites, off-whites…
Fashion designer Mac Duggal arrives in India
Fashion designer Mac Duggal | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The fashion industry in India is on the brink…
Check out Anita Dongre’s new range of clothing made with biodegradable yarn and vegan accessories
Azure brings to life the colour spectrum of the ocean and the skies | Photo Credit: Special arrangement…
Kalaripayattu to Raja Ravi Varma… this Kochi clothing brand makes wearable art inspired by facets of Kerala
With every print she creates, architect-turned-designer Anjali Ashok tells a story. “I am not just selling a piece…
Chennai-based fashion label Alonge uses ‘intelligent cotton’ for its line of knitwear
“It’s pronounced ‘along’. Because clothes are always with you,” says Chennai-based Nithya Prakas of her just- launched label…
Take a look at these seven watches that stole the show at Watches and Wonders 2024
Horology enthusiasts were looking forward to this year’s edition of Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The fair was…
Conscious shopper? Head over to Bengaluru’s Paper Boat Collective
Love Me Twice’s second store was opened at Bengaluru recently | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “You feel good…
Bulgari’s super-slim supremacy: launches thinnest watch in the world
Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC in titanium ($529,000) and platinum ($546,000), limited to 20 pieces. | Photo Credit: Special…
King of leopard print, Italy’s Roberto Cavalli dies at 83
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, centre, acknowledges the applause of the audience after presenting the Roberto Cavalli men’s…
Delhi-based designer Ashita Singhal, winner of Nexa presents the Spotlight, upcycles scrap to create luxury fabric
Designer Ashita Singhal poses with her weavers at the Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 at Jio World…
Irrespective of who is contesting in polls in Tamil Nadu, biryani always wins
Peak season: In a week, many biryani kitchens will function non-stop leading up to the April 19 Lok…
Chennai’s Biskit Studio launches a new collection at its VR and AR-enabled virtual store
Snapshots of the newly launched VR and AR-enabled digital store It is Saturday night and a party is…
Verandah is India’s first brand to bag the Butterfly Mark certification
Outfits from Verandah’s Anjuna collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a major win for Indian luxury fashion,…
Lakme Fashion Week 2024: Urvashi Kaur celebrates 15 years in fashion at Jio World Convention centre in Mumbai
Designer Urvashi Kaur with celebrities and models during her show at Lakme Fashion Week 2024 at Jio World…
Felt from textile waste courtesy Harisu Batte X The Good Felt collab
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Hanut Singh and the daggers with a cult following
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Hyderabad designer Archana Rao’s ‘Sun and Moon’ with a hint of floral at Lakme Fashion Week
Archana Rao (centre) with models showcasing her creations at Lakme Fashion Week 2024 | Photo Credit: FDCI x…
Collage x Beg Borrow Steal brings luxury vintage jewellery, textiles and art to Chennai
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Emerging trends, silhouettes and designers from Lakme Fashion Week 2024
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Moonray’s new, eco-friendly spring-summer collection features three-dimensional craftwork
garments from Moonray’s spring-summer collection Equilibrium | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Inspired by Nature, Moonray’s spring-summer collection, Equilibrium,…
Ekaya Banaras-Anu Merton collab features 18 saris
The latest capsule collection, IRO, comprises 18 saris in silk and organza | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Just…
Archana Kochhar’s Miss World marvel: A fashionable fusion journey celebrating India’s rich tapestry
Archana Kochhar at the 71st Miss World pageant at Jio Convention Center, Mumbai on March 9 | Photo…
Watch | Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani on his new book ‘Journey to India Modern’
Watch | Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani on his new book ‘Journey to India Modern’ The conversation between Rosella…
Preview: Hyderabad-based Gaurang Shah’s showcase for Lakme Fashion Week is a burst of ‘Gulal’
A preview of Gaurang Shah’s Lakme Fashion Week 2024 springs-summer collection Gulal, in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special…
Shakuntala Kulkarni’s armoured Dior runway
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Ikat’s Indian journey | Inside the Patta-Bandha exhibition at New Delhi’s National Crafts Museum
As a collector of ikat saris, I have a defining memory of the weave. An exquisite cotton ikat…
Indian single malt Longitude 77 from Pernod Ricard India, launched globally in Dubai
Executives from the House of Pernod Ricard India, along with whisky connoisseur Zoran B and host Kubra Sait,…
Heading to Rio de Janeiro? Here’s a list of bars you must visit
You can drink high in Rio and you can drink low, and I did both, and in-between too.…
The just launched Estée Lauder X Sabyasachi collaboration features 10 matte lipsticks in gilded cases
For the Estée Lauder X Sabyasachi collaboration, the couturier curated the shades by drawing on individual threads from…
Anuja Chauhan on The Fast and the Dead: ‘I love the energy and intimacy of bazaars’
ACP Bhawani Singh is back in Anuja Chauhan’s latest whodunit-romance, The Fast and the Dead (Harper Collins). There…
Anti-influencers are challenging unrealistic beauty standards on social media
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The Garfield X Papa Don’t Preach collection celebrates the iconic cartoon’s 45th anniversary
Shubhika Sharma has five cats — two in her office and three at home. And they served as…
How students and faculty of NIFT Hyderabad executed the wall art project, Moment and Movements
Students of the Department of Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories, NIFT, Hyderabad, who executed the wall art project |…
How India’s mixologists are curating history-inspired cocktail menus
Once upon a time, in the 17th century, the governor of Malabar wrote a botanical treatise. Hortus Malabaricus…
How India’s mixologists are curating history-inspired cocktail menus
Once upon a time, in the 17th century, the governor of Malabar wrote a botanical treatise. Hortus Malabaricus…
Designer Viraj Khanna crafts an ari, zardosi embroidered jacket for Puma
The bomber jacket designed for Puma | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sportswear brand Puma gets an Indian makeover…
Heading to Rio de Janeiro? Here’s a list of bars you must visit
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Global influencer Diipa Büller Khosla on what it takes to be popular in a world of algorithms
Diipa Büller Khosla is busy deciding where to lunch. She loves a good South Indian meal. And, filter…
Designer Ashish Soni predicts gender-neutral fashion in the future
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Designer JJ Valaya talks about his bridge-to-luxury line JJV Kapurthala
JJ Valaya with show stopper Mrunal Thakur and Jim Sarabh | Photo Credit: Special arrangements At the exclusive…
A round-up of trending smartwatches across price points
Like smartphones, smartwatches too have caught the attention of Indian users. A smartwatch serves two basic purposes: it…
Nayaab Edit brings brands like Pero, Nila Jaipur and Morii Design to Chennai
Nila Jaipur will exhibit at Nayaab Edit | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Wall art/tapestries by Morii Design |…
Trendsetting leather exhibition: Highlights from the Leather Fashion Show 2024
Model walking on the ramp at Asia’s largest leather fashion show ‘India International Leather Fair (IILF)‘ in Chennai…
Watch | Tarun Tahiliani on his book ‘Journey to India Modern’ | The Hindu Lit Fest 2024
The conversation between Rosella Stephen and one of India’s foremost fashion designers, Tarun Tahiliani, began with a mention…
Nandita Mahtani celebrates 20 years in fashion with a new resort cocktail wear collection
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Born in Madurai and crafted in Grasse, LilaNur Parfums is India’s scented love letter to the world
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As part of the Jaipur royal family’s social enterprise, The PDKF Store is reimagining block prints for a modern audience. Gauravi Kumari, at its helm, tells us how
Gauravi Kumari and Claire Deroo with the artisans of PDKF | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Gauravi Kumari from…
Emmys 2024 red carpet fashion | All the best looks at the awards
Jessica Chastain attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California | Photo Credit: AUDE GUERRUCCI Television’s…
‘India in Fashion’ at NMACC helps define the country’s varied sources of global influence: Rooshad Shroff
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Walkthrough of NMACC’s ‘India in Fashion’ exhibition
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Alia Bhatt dazzles in black at Gucci Cruise 2024 in Seoul
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Cannes 2023: Sara Ali Khan makes red carpet debut, says she’s always been proud of her ‘Indianness’
Actor Sara Ali Khan made her debut appearance on the international red carpet at the Cannes International Film…
Cannes 2023: Helen Mirren’s blue hair, Michael Douglas receives an honorary Palme d’Or, and more
Helen Mirren poses for photographers upon arrival at the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film ‘Jeanne…
Chintz Muslin and the Forgotten Queen, an exhibition of textiles of a bygone era, in Kochi
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Trouble wearing a sari? These ready-to-wear saris might help
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Why quiet luxury in India is not quiet
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Get your samosa and kachori fix at Sudha Chats in Bengaluru’s Langford Town
J Satyanarayan (extreme right) at Sudha Chats | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN If you take a walk on…
Hermès Beauty comes to India with Rouge Hermès, featuring 24 shades of lipsticks
A snapshot of the lipsticks | Photo Credit: Joshua Navalkar The setting is the Mumbai Hermès store. Though…
Handlooms and lace to protest fashion, FDDI Hyderabad students show their mettle
Student designers of FDDI Hyderabad showcase a handloom collection in collaboration with weavers of Karwan | Photo Credit:…
Kokūn’s latest Spring collection is zero-waste and naturally-dyed
Sustainability, naturally-dyed and locally grown are terms now commonplace in the fashion industry. But brands that grow their…
Why hooded gowns are becoming a fashion favourite on the red carpet
Cardi B in custom electric-blue Gaurav Gupta sculptural hooded dress for the Grammy Awards 2023 | Photo Credit:…
Watch out for these fashion trends in 2024
Smartwatch | Photo Credit: Akshaya Ganesh@Chennai Someone once said, “Style is nothing but a reflection of the collective…
How cleaning out your closet can help the earth
Mridula Pai and Karuna Ezara Parikh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “We want to give shoppers a first-hand…
Mayyur Girotra makes history as first South Asian designer to open New York Pride
Couturier Mayyur Girotra is the first-ever South Asian designer chosen to inaugurate New York Pride. On June 2,…
The flea market funda – The Hindu
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World Environment Day: Meet the sustainability champions of Bengaluru inspiring a greener future
In the bustling city of Bengaluru, where urban growth and development often take centre stage, a silent revolution…
How did sari revivalist Vinay Narkar recreate the Motichoor sari, once woven in the Deccan?
Vinay Narkar with weaver Ambubai Dhotre. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT For sari revivalist Vinay Narkar, the six-yard…
Zerocircle in Pune is creating bio-soluble packaging from seaweed
Tea bags crafted with Zero Circle’s seaweed packaging | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Neha Jain’s professional journey has…
Costume designer for Malayalam films Sameera Saneesh launches her designer label online
One of Sameera’s designs | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement One of costume designer Sameera Saneesh’s workspaces, on Chittoor…
India set to host the 71st edition of Miss World pageant
Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska (c), Femina Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty (r), Miss World Organisation Chairperson…
Sanjay Garg on ‘The Offbeat Sari’ and why India needs its own exhibition
Recently, while attending an event in Mallorca, Spain, I spotted a foreigner wearing a tulsi bead necklace. When…
The third edition of AYCS to showcase homegrown fashion, music and art
A fashion show put together at AYCS | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When he successfully executed the first…
Eye on Indian museum shops
Clockwise from top left: MAP, Kamini Sawhney, Mehrangarh Fort, Sharan Apparao, Priya Paul, and Tarang Arora Why are…
Sabyasachi Mukherjee says breaking into the jewellery industry was a challenge but that it helps to be obstinate, following his high jewellery presentation in Delhi
When Sabyasachi Mukherjee sets the stage, nobody dares step out of line. Not the 250-odd guests attending his…
Bottled cocktails and coffee liquor: what’s trending this holiday season in India
As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to…
The fashion trends set to take over in 2024
Fashion has long been considered peak cultural currency. Whether you were enamoured by the feminine charms of balletcore…
Muslin, Motifs and Mystery: Paola Manfredi traces the origins of chikankari
Paola Manfredi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chikankari’s origins remain mysterious, even though the embroidery is synonymous with…
Men’s fashion 2023 | There’s nothing dull about menswear
This year’s greatest fashion moment took place at the ancient Pont Neuf bridge — which arcs gently over…
Exit through the museum gift shop, suggests Anita Ratnam
Watch | Anita Ratnam’s visual tour of 40 years of collecting wearable art My children and friends know…
Hyderabad designer Shravan Kummar to showcase handlooms from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh at the forthcoming NATA and TANA summits
Kavya Venkatramana, Nisshka Jaisooria, Meera Khandelwal, Vishal Siwach, Shloka Madhu, Bal Krishna and Ratna Rao sport handloom collections…
Gender-neutral fashion: The next big thing in India
“A dosa doesn’t ask if a man or woman is going to eat it. Food is gender-neutral. It’s…
Sustainable shopping in Bengaluru: The surging popularity of secondhand goods
Abinaya Kalyanasundaram, a freelance journalist, recently moved to Bengaluru. She had a limited budget to set up her…
Mumbai is now home to stores by Crepdog Crew and SoleSearch
When neon green basketball shoes were delivered to style bloggers, Instagram influencers, and celebrities, they inspired intrigue. It…
With ruffles, prints, and quirky silhouettes, swimsuits are going from beach to bar
When the pandemic took a little breather in the last quarter of 2020, it propelled Maldives and Goa…
Sustainable handbag label Behno comes to India with Katrina Kaif as an investor
Katrina Kaif, ambassador and investor with Behno For every tie, knot and technique used in its bags, Behno…
Pride month 2023 | Chennai’s rainbow march celebrates the queer community and bold fashion
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 25 June 2023: Pride March: Members and supporters of LGBTQIA+ celebrating pride month at Langs…
‘Bhanu Athaiya made India cool 60 years ago’
In a corner of The Aguad, Goa, stands a black velvet female mannequin, on which is draped a…
Bottled cocktails and coffee liquor: what’s trending this holiday season in India
As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to…
Fashion Designer Sonam Dubal brings his latest collection to Chennai
In the lush, foliage-adorned oasis of Amethyst, a café-cum-boutique nestled in the heart of Chennai, a fashion symphony…
Picture shot by Telangana girl makes it to Vogue Italia magazine
On July 5, Telangana IT Minister K. T. Rama Rao shared the image and complemented Mamatha and her…
India’s lab-grown diamonds: how they are faring
“This one is a conversation starter,” says Vinaya Gupta. Pushing her wavy burgundy hair back, she reveals a…
Jane Birkin, British-French celebrity and style icon, dies at 76
Jane Birkin poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘Jane By Charlotte’ at the 74th…
Explained | What is the lawsuit against Chinese fast-fashion company Shein?
The story so far: Three U.S.-based designers and artists on July 11 filed a lawsuit against Chinese fast-fashion…
CCI’s Textile Show in Chennai will celebrate handloom silks and cottons of India
Stories and anecdotes scatter themselves in the folds of textiles, saris, made-ups, and fabrics at the Craft Council…
Google celebrates life of artist Altina Schinasi
Apart from the famous ‘cat eye’ frame, Ms. Schinasi had patented many inventions throughout her career and produced…
team spirit not Bollywood at Tarun Tahiliani couture show
Less is more, but nothing is still nothing. Stylist Louw Kotze repurposes a Donatella Versace quote to describe…
On National Handloom Day we look at an Uppada revival with pichwai
An Uppada weave from Madhurya Creations | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement We have heard of sari revival projects…
India Handmade Collective to host an exhibition of naturally dyed khadi and handlooms in Hyderabad
A model showcases a sari by Blue Lotus | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Handwoven and handspun khadi garments…