Category: 2015

Antar-Agni as the name suggests is a journey within—thus his unisex label is a lot more than just layering, drapes and lapels, it is an exploration of the meaning of luxury, and why its connotations change to cater to an individualistic mind. By Asmita Aggarwal Some things in life are ...

Sonali Pamnani’s label The Meraki Project hopes to dress women of all ages and this SS 16 she is creating magic with cotton, linen and ikkat. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The grandeur and scale of AICW2015 was unprecedented and the curtains came down on some of the finest fashion the country has ever witnessed. Couture took centre stage, but it wasn't just design that caught our attention; from the sets, the organisation, to the pre and post events, everything was ...

A bevy of Bollywood beauties took to the runway at Amazon India Couture Week. Celebrity showstoppers add a touch of glamour to the model line up and are always a treat to watch. This season, we saw some of the biggest names in the movies fly to the Capital to lend ...

Clothes are just half the story, every season ushers in a fresh set of beauty trends to keep one in vogue. Hair and make up play key roles in making one stylish. Not only is it fun to play mix and match, but simple sweeps of a brush can do ...

Floral inspiration led Manav Ganwani to curate and design  a collection of ball gowns and evening wear that was both feminine and elegant ...

Debarun's fashionable retrospective of style in cinema was a complete filmy show, much to the delight of his audience ...

Manish Malhotra's show Couture Soiree was a befitting finale to a week of stylish haute couture and high fashion at Amazon India Couture Week ...

In a muted but rich colour palette, designer Reynu Taandon presented a quintessentially traditional collection inspired by the sartorial spender of Persia ...

Simplicity and elegance was a key theme in the 'Maharadjah & Co' collection. Designer's Rimple and Harpreet Narula took a minimalist approach to traditional Indian silhouettes, rather than going with over the top embellishments and zardozi chose to use subtle crystals and muted tones ...

There's no business like show business; and in the fashion space it's the choreographer who runs the show. A candid conversation with Aparna Bahl reveals the colossal task that goes on behind the scenes ...

Her love for her work shines through as designer Reynu Taandon gives us an insight to her couture 2015 collection ...

Despite being the biggest name in the Indian fashion industry with world wide recognition, Manish Malhotra's humble and modest demeanour are his biggest assets ...

Flamboyance and drama, luxury and show, design and technique, are a few of the many terms that can describe Rohit Bal clothes; this collection bestows on him the tag 'czar of couture' ...

The party never stops for Mumbai based designer Monisha Jaising, and it was all eyes on deck as she unveiled The Sailing Bride collection on day two of Amazon Indian Couture Week ...

It's rare to come by a collection that changes the landscape of fashion and sets the benchmark for the future; Varun Bahl's haute couture show was just that. Inspirational design, ingenious embroidery and a breathtaking setting were just the start of what culminated into a crowning presentation. With this assemblage, ...

His larger than life persona and grand designs camouflage his dexterous and industrious method. Manav Gangwani stays true to his design philosophy and keeps his focus on couture ...

Kolkata boy 'Debarun' known for his expertise in textile design debuts at Amazon India Couture week. He is the newest couturier on the block ...

For designer duo Rimple & Harpreet Narula 2015 is all about keeping it personal and stylish ...

Elf meets mermaid in a strong but delicate, fierce yet feminine Gaurav Gupta couture collection. The designer juxtaposes structure and drapes with botanical and marine motifs in this fantasy collection. The collective wisdom of nature is weaved in cascading layers of silk and swirls of organza and chiffon. Empowering silhouettes ...

Rahul Mishra's debut couture collection intended to create a new look with international influences and strong traditional elements ...

The princess of "Bohemian Luxe" is all set to create ripples with her latest collection The Sailing Bride ...

A discerning eye for detail and artistic sensibility paves the way for global-Indian couture ...

Anju Modi is one of India's most respected designers and a pioneer of Indian couture. Her forte is blending contemporary design with traditional textiles ...

If ever there was a collection in Indian couture that would go down in history as gilt-edged, this would be it. Sabyasachi peaks to a crescendo with his 2015 couture collection ...

A force to reckon with in the fashion industry, the subversive and whimsical Gaurav Gupta divulges all there is to know about his upcoming collection.  ...

His humble and affable demeanour belie the talent house and creative genius he is renowned for; meet Rahul Mishra, designer of the moment.   ...

From dawn to dusk, statuesque model Sanea Sheikh gives us a sneak peak in the glamorous world of modelling ...

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee pushes the boundaries and steps out of his comfort zone to explore power, sexuality and provocation with his latest couture collection ...

The iconic red sole gets an Indian makeover, as couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee and renowned French shoe designer Christian Louboutin come together for a unique collaboration ...

From fittings to styling, hair and makeup to pre and post show event planning, there's a lot happening behind the scenes at the #AICW2015  ...

Amazon India Couture Week is the preferred fashion platform for the country's leading couturiers. Each season the roster features the biggest names in the business, but the line up always has something new and exciting to offer ...

Even the most distinguished celebrities find it irresistible to stay away from the glamour and glitz of the fashion world ...

Successful models are aware the catwalk is no cakewalk. Being blessed with endless legs, high cheekbones and a washboard stomach is just the start ...

A key ingredient to a fabulous showcase is a distinguished and extraordinary backdrop. The ambience creates the mise en scene where a designer tells his fashion story ...

25 was the magical number at the grand finale, with a sublime blend of emotion, colour and craft as the stage radiated with passion and documented the journey of Indian fashion By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Riders on the storm, a classic by Jim Morrison finds a place of pride in Pia Pauro’s repertoire; Ruchika Sachdev’s Bodice woos straight-forwardness, a rare fashion need, and Nikhita’s evening outing is soaked in blushing glam By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Sneha Arora’s ‘appetite’ for prints is enormous and this autumn 2015, she is going on a fruit diet By Asmita Aggarwal ...

‘Uniform’ is quite an oxymoron with Aneeth as she doesn't stick to codes of style and that’s what makes her autumn-winter 2015 line a bag of surprises from Scottish checks woven in Himachal, to enamel buttons from the Pink City By Asmita Aggarwal ...

A purist, Pratima Pandey detests textile blends and displays her unabashed love for florals and chanderi, this Aut-winter 2015 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Sonam Dubal after a year-long hiatus is back, fully empowered, working with NGOs like Sasha and teaching at alternate mediums like Adishakti By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anupama raises the flag for subtle feminism, as roses and tulips create floral splendour in a line that pays homage to Mehrunnisa’s fortitude By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 thoughts as she time travels this autumn-winter 2015 By ...

Indigo-dyed Khadi denim and kala cotton, give Himanshu Shani’s 11:11, a distinct flavour, as autumn creates a mood for sustainability By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Nidhi Ahuja’s 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 to Pankaj and Nidhi’s autumn-winter line ‘Rouge Minerale’ By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Sequins and sports make a heady combo as Namrata courts brocade, dori work and felt this aut-winter 2015 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

36.5 million tonnes of waste is generated by our country annually that’s why recycling seems like a tenacious need, Amit Aggarwal does it the superhero way By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Malini Ramani courts sensuality, while Rina Dhaka introduces structured grids; Pallavi Mohan makes a play for agile wraps and Rohit and Rahul can’t get enough of whistling monochromes By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Kevin Nigli of A & T discusses the importance of brand identity and reinventing the wheel as autumn will be a celebration of Bengal’s heady crafts By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Paromita Banerjee’s 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 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Paromita Banerjee’s 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 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anju Modi’s ode to life’s 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 red with aplomb By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

JJ Valaya gives Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s haunting compositions a befitting interpretation through his beatific ikats and ombre dyeing, creating a mood for resplendence By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Pratap skyrockets the bar and creates high voltage drama with his whispering monochromes By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Easy and zardosi two elements that sail Payal Singhal’s boat; this aut-winter she gives women the opportunity to unleash ‘sheer’ power' By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Nikasha is a purist and whether it is colour or volume she likes to court intensity rather than affectation By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Navigating through the narrow bylanes of Daryaganj, fresh faced Hida made it to the spotlight with pure perseverance  By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Russian stunner Anna L terms dance as a triumph of will and explains how the travel bug propelled her into modelling By Asmita Aggarwal ...