Category: #IndianCouture

FDCI and Blenders Pride pay a befitting homage to Gudda, with 100 showstoppers, friends, family and in this beautiful story, an emotional Sonam Kapoor. By Asmita Aggarwal What happens when you have more than 100 showstoppers paying tribute to the man, and the myth, who left behind an unparalleled legacy? ...

From ‘Fibonacci’ to ‘Equinox’, the admiration for Maths and its lasting solutions have fascinated the duo, who have been on this creative journey together for 25 years, and counting. ICW 2023 was about romancing 3D embroideries and just like their themes, the precision it echoes, is mirrored in cuts. By ...

Even though nothing is for ‘Eternity”, in this ephemeral human world, except change, whether it is love or integrity, Tarun Tahiliani proves, it can be, with an unmatched ode to elegance, in his distinct style, urging us to “love and relove” at ICW 2023.  By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Varun Bahl believes couture must appeal to a woman who is aware, responsible, and wants to be original in thought and choice of occasion clothing. Though his love for flowers remains constant, just like his passion for monochromes. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci Maths forms the basis of a collection by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna as they pay homage to algorithms through cutwork, straight lines and modern art, dressing the destination bride, with some glamorous help from Malaika Arora By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anju Modi sets the bride free with ankle-length lehengas, replaces reds with pomegranates, ivories with purple and pours the essence of her 32-year-long travels into a melting pot of cultures with an immersive show at ICW 2022. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The vast Amazon rainforest and its unique character serves as a metaphor for Varun Bahl as couture is back to where it began-simple, reusable, and versatile. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Spain meets Indian craftsmanship - Valaya completes 30 years with his favourites--chevron, family, fashion fraternity, grandness as Indian tunes merge with Western classical on a cobbled runway resembling a vintage courtyard at his show titled “Alma”. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Live piano, six style gurus, fame, awards and a whole lot of mingling made the first historic Couture Hall of Fame awards, by FDCI, a runaway success  ...

Weightless is the new language of instruction, as couture swings in the direction of opulence minus cult musings, power posing, flurry of feathers or inventive iterations, just mixing craftsmanship with a Tarun Tahiliani brand of realism   ...

Gaurav Gupta has studied the “Undercurrent” like no one else and decided not to swim against the tide. His couture is lighter, subtler and unfussy, armed with his new offering of shiny baubles and sharp tailoring to create an awakening for those who possess an undeniable mystique ...

A precious jewellery line, stores in Delhi and Mumbai, and a Peacock Foundation that will give scholarships to the poor, Shane and Falguni are ready to ace the game! ...

Shirt-like lehengas, meet handwoven chanderi displaying a shift to new vicissitudes as Reynu traverses to the other side with veils and net  with “Savannah Saga” ...

Florals, Florence, and flounce, these aptly describe what the duo from Ahmedabad, Shyamal and Bhumika bring to the wedding table ...

Banaras, the sacred city, alive with the world’s within, serves as the leitmotif for Sulakshana Monga as the ICW line is redolent with cultural landscapes ...

From studying folds to becoming obsessed with Origami, Ankon Mitra’s 400 kg installation art, mirroring astute paper sculptures danced with unabashed abandon at ICW 2019 ...

The love for genda phool and pure nature gets a new canvas; abandoning geometry after three years Rahul Mishra pays homage to Monaco, not the elitist grand prix or Grimaldis, but humble unforgettables ...

Debutants Pankaj and Nidhi go back in time to Christian-Greek period of Rome to dig out treasures creating splendour with Trapunto quilting and hand-cut appliqués, their two signatures which have found a place of pride in their first couture offering ...

Being a trained artist thinking visually comes naturally to Suneet Varma. This ICW 2019 he introduces icy hues to capture hearts and craft a wonder book filled with spiritual literacy ...

3D, inner recesses of the subconscious Carl Jung mind, invisible relationships and Banarasi weaves were all interwoven with the warp and weft of engineered modernity in Amit Aggarwal’s iridescent flavours at ICW 2019 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Whether it was abuse of absolute power or political intrigue, the Czars of Russia who ruled for more than a 1,000 years courted decadence like no other. It is this Byzantine influence in Rastrelli’s Winter Palace or the sheer grandeur in the neo-classical St Isaac’s cathedral and a lot more ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether it was Sahib Jan played by Meena Kumari in Kamal Amorhi’s unforgettable Pakeezah or Umaro Jaan by the lithe-footed Rekha, the tales of unrequited love and courtesans have lived on in our collective memories. It is this ethos that gets recreated through Tarun Tahiliani’s ode to the woman, who dances despite ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dubai-based Sana’a Kayum brings freshness to WIFW with flexible clothing which offers both ease and pizzazz By Asmita Aggarwal ...

First timers at WIFW SS 15, Himmat Singh gives women a ‘fit-in-the-pocket jacket’; while Payal Singhal gets experimental with Indian fusion; Varun and wife Nidhika’s luxury prêt revives the grandeur of Mughal Char Baghs By Asmita Aggarwal ...

First timers at WIFW SS 15 give us a glimpse of their style spectrum as Sneha Arora courts androgyny; Rina Singh travels back to simpler times and Richa Aggarwal gives a sporty edge to demure textiles By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Khushboo from Lucknow, Bhawana from London, Aasttha Ssidana from the capital may be separated by geographical boundaries, but what unites them is their love for the arch lights and the lust for travel By Asmita Aggarwal ...