Fragrant Memory

Fragrant Memory

The density of the colours, and the smell of a fresh garden of roses came alive with Varun Bahl straying from convention by reinventing the kurti as he reassembles European architecture through potent and distinctly white imagery. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Science of flattery

Science of flattery

Gaurav Gupta’s eponymous gowns which have gracefully slided into every bride’s wardrobe are based on the psychology of what looks good on the body, is frankly what’s right! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Clothes whisperer

Clothes whisperer

It has been 19 years since Anamika launched her label, and for the last 14 years she has been creating couture hoping to silence the clamour of fashion and slow down with intricate embroideries, subtle pearls and heartening glamour. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Artisanal Ephemera

Artisanal Ephemera

Uzbeki Suzanis form a backdrop for Harpreet and Rimple Narula’s ICW 2016 line where Islamic art becomes a leitmotif for creative expression as Gulzar saheb's voice reverberates soothingly in the background. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
King of Persia

King of Persia

Manish Malhotra’s homage to the mystical beauty of Arabia unfolds through his aged velvets and subtle renderings of turquoise. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Tone(d) Up

Tone(d) Up

Glitter and colour to make a play for those electric eyes as the no makeup look is officially out! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
A few good women

A few good women

Juliana, 18, is all heart as the first-timer at ICW 2016 from Brazil, the land of beauties, hopes to emulate her idol Adriana Lima. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind

She is a classical dancer, will launch her music album soon, but Saloni an engineer by education and model by profession will charm you with her intelligence rather than her lithe frame. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Fashionably Courageous

Fashionably Courageous

The hugely talented Rina Singh of Eka maintains equanimity by courting stripes, monochromes and using immersive mirrors as a metaphor of life! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Sensual not provocative

Sensual not provocative

Mandira Wirk walks the right rope as she offers diaphanous drapes, concept saris and constructed jackets, this autumn-winter 2016 with just a hint of sexy! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Floral splendour

Floral splendour

Gauri and Nainika pay homage to the pansy, with a little help from artist Travis Black By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Colliding Contrasts

Colliding Contrasts

German Hussars inspire Pankaj and Nidhi as they beautifully intermix vintage military with evening wear By Asmita Aggarwal ...
‘I make happy clothes’

‘I make happy clothes’

Naga warriors inspire Anupamaa Dayal as she comes back riveted from a trip to the north-east and confesses to be ‘inked with love’. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Malleable Modernity

Malleable Modernity

Kolkata-based accessory designer Vasundhara Mantri unravels the power of costume jewellery which is slowly becoming a tour de force on the style landscape. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice

The boy from Gorakhpur is set to add fieriness to a line that is subdued with beiges, as Antar Agni charts a path to success with Ujjawal Dubey’s surreal vision. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Precious Charms

Precious Charms

Ambar Pariddhi Sahai pays homage to memories in an accessory line soaked in the hues of modern India. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Playful Geometry

Playful Geometry

Jaipur-based Rohit Kamra has retained the appeal of classics, sprinkling edginess, making menswear a blend of sensory delights and robust power. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
The Radical Thinker

The Radical Thinker

Nitya Arora, 28, is going online with her brand Valliyan, as this Parsons’ graduate is hoping to retail from Barneys soon! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Modern Classics

Modern Classics

Menswear designer Divyam Mehta hopes to give textiles a global look through his new line ‘Into the Woods’. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Zip Code: Minimal

Zip Code: Minimal

Ikkat, raw edges, and mirror work resonate with Virtues, Dhruv Kapoor and Malini Ramani By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Biker chic meets vintage lace

Biker chic meets vintage lace

Kanika Saluja is back after two years, hoping to mix leather, tweed and lace, making autumn a season to remember! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Canapé on gold platters

Canapé on gold platters

Hemant and Nandita take a walk on the wild side. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Gifted Mind

Gifted Mind

Neoprene meets brocade in Varun Bahl’s ode to autumn. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Riding tumultuous waves

Riding tumultuous waves

Two male models, Mandeep and Ishaan, narrate a story of struggle, parental opposition as their diverse dreams meet despite the blinding lights of the catwalk. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Ipso Facto

Ipso Facto

From an MBA, to working with Yash Raj Films and teaching yoga, learning the craft of theatre, Rachit is now ready to perfect his catwalk under the spotlight. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
70 MM Dreams

70 MM Dreams

Morocco-born and Amsterdam raised Ikram, a huge Bollywood fan hopes to work with filmmaker Farah Khan, as this first-time model remains a true Priyanka Chopra admirer. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

Lagos-born Ugochi, a trained interior designer fights prejudice against blacks by day and keeps her head held high as she shines on the catwalk for the first time. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Out-of-the-Box

Out-of-the-Box

This national level badminton player and part-time boxer, who grew up in Darbhanga, has set her eyes on being a civil servant. Meet the tour de force in fashion, the lovely Aishwarya Sushmita! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Not tilting the scales

Not tilting the scales

Lawyer-turned-model Olivia, loves the cultural magnificence of India as this history lover is charmed by the vivacity of its colours and flavours! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Rose-tinted glasses

Rose-tinted glasses

Payal Pratap plays with fit and flare as she takes you through a sweet smelling garden of roses this SS 16 By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Out-of-the (beat) box

Out-of-the (beat) box

Sanjay Garg’s Raw Mango keeps the mood upbeat as his mushroo and mogra remind you of quintessential India and leaves you longing for more! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Kurta Recalibrated

Kurta Recalibrated

Vineet Bahl ingeniously intermingles Chinese ideology with Indian aesthetics in his first Indian prêt line emboldened with Parsi gara work, while Rabani & Rakha keep it sheer luxe with silver and pearls By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Go Set A Watchman

Go Set A Watchman

Intelligent, witty and five feet ten inches of smooth charm, meet South African model Phoebe, a closet artist, who hopes to work for animal welfare in the future. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
I DON'T DO FASHION, I AM FASHION

I DON’T DO FASHION, I AM FASHION

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 ...
Celebrity Show Stoppers

Celebrity Show Stoppers

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 ...
Hair and Beauty trends

Hair and Beauty trends

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 ...
WALK THIS WAY

WALK THIS WAY

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

FILMY FASHION

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

The Grand Finale

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 ...
PRINCESS OF STYLE

PRINCESS OF STYLE

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

DRAMATIC DESIGN

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 ...
IT'S SHOWTIME

IT’S SHOWTIME

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 ...
Passion for Fashion

Passion for Fashion

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

Man of the Moment

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 ...
Art for Art's Sake

Art for Art’s Sake

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' ...
Fashion Ahoy

Fashion Ahoy

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 ...
The Art of Couture

The Art of Couture

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, ...
Here comes the Hot Stepper

Here comes the Hot Stepper

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 ...
Reel' Fashion

Reel’ Fashion

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

Bridal Couture

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

STRIKE A POSE

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 ...
The New Age Bride

The New Age Bride

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

Glamour Girl

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

The Apostle

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

Time Stands Still

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 ...
What You Seek Is Seeking You: Rumi

What You Seek Is Seeking You: Rumi

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 ...
Design Deamon

Design Deamon

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.  ...
Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem

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

Date with a Model

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

Gothic Romance

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