“Chadti Kala”, optimism in gloomy times, Masaba brings unabashed colour, bold Mughal zari motifs for a bride who has a sense of humour, can laugh at herself in a pineapple-shaped bustier.
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34 years later Valaya misses Bal and his effortless poetry, at ICW his embroideries are more textural than overtly decorative, silhouettes carry quieter confidence; bride should feel elegant, not exhausted...
Falguni and Shane Peacock tell us your Punjabi suit can have a feathery dupatta, and harem salwar, as swans, Taj Mahal and camel safaris motifs frolic on sequinned lehengas; plus your denims can be worn...
From swashbuckling cricket to the inordinate looms, it has been a thrilling journey for Amalraj, as the first timer at AIFW 2015 is taking measured steps towards nurturing an unequivocal identity
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Uniform is quite an oxymoron with Aneeth as she doesn’t stick to codes of style and thats what makes her autumn-winter 2015 line a bag of surprises from Scottish checks woven in Himachal, to enamel...
A purist, Pratima Pandey detests textile blends and displays her unabashed love for florals and chanderi, this Aut-winter 2015
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Sonam Dubal after a year-long hiatus is back, fully empowered, working with NGOs like Sasha and teaching at alternate mediums like Adishakti
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Anupama raises the flag for subtle feminism, as roses and tulips create floral splendour in a line that pays homage to Mehrunnisas fortitude
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We look at an old picture and our eyes well up with tears; or an old quilt that gave us warmth during a testing time, still brings back a flood of memories, Rina Singh of Eka has captured the most dear...
Indigo-dyed Khadi denim and kala cotton, give Himanshu Shanis 11:11, a distinct flavour, as autumn creates a mood for sustainability
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Nidhi Ahujas quiet fortitude gets a vent in her deft pattern cutting and robust knowledge that she attained at NIFT; her free thinking ways, love for textures and innovative techniques is what gives impetus...
36.5 million tonnes of waste is generated by our country annually thats why recycling seems like a tenacious need, Amit Aggarwal does it the superhero way
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Malini Ramani courts sensuality, while Rina Dhaka introduces structured grids; Pallavi Mohan makes a play for agile wraps and Rohit and Rahul cant get enough of whistling monochromes
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Kevin Nigli of A & T discusses the importance of brand identity and reinventing the wheel as autumn will be a celebration of Bengals heady crafts
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Paromita Banerjees offerings are quite like her, they get under your skin with their sagacious charms, as aut-winter 2015, for her is a celebration of Boro and indigo dyeing
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Paromita Banerjees offerings are quite like her, they get under your skin with their sagacious charms, as aut-winter 2015, for her is a celebration of Boro and indigo dyeing
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Anju Modis ode to lifes tumultuous journey takes you on an extraordinary adventure into the wilderness and ends up in a fantastical land, as she alters the hue spectrum and introduces her new obsession—sindoor...
Nandita Raipurani, the better-half of the duo Hemant and Nandita, is ready to give Kashmir, a modern, edgy avatar with autumn leaves playing truant
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JJ Valaya gives Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys haunting compositions a befitting interpretation through his beatific ikats and ombre dyeing, creating a mood for resplendence
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Easy and zardosi two elements that sail Payal Singhals boat; this aut-winter she gives women the opportunity to unleash sheer power’
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Lawyer-turned-model Swathi Bhandari hopes to balance the spotlight with litigation as this yoga and aerobics lover is ready to wow the catwalk
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