Layering Thoughts
Vedas to swishing sculpted gowns, Gaurav Gupta can make the twain meet, just like his showstopper Jahanvi K., whos hybrid heritage makes a winning statement. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Royal Hues
From the Taj Mahal, Shekhawati, Qutab Minar to the banks of the river Sabarmati and the historic Port Jail in Goa, the FDCI has effortlessly paid a tribute to traditional techniques, by synchronizing them with presentations at unforgettable heritage sites. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Classic Rendering
Dhruv Vaishs three-month long stay in Naples learning from the best tailoring geniuses can be seen reflecting in the timeless fits. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Beach Ready
From being a criminal lawyer to starting a brand, Saaksha Bhat partners with sister-in-law Kinnari Kamat, to let women enjoy pleats, mirror work and acid wash denims. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
War and Peace
Sushant Abrols Countrymade captures the images of war through bleeding checks and draining camouflage prints that intermingle with knits, reminding you of the warmth of home. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Emotional Education
Mani Shanker Singh of SNOB removes ageism from his ensembles and abandons seasonal inspirations to create timeless, hybrid and universal clothing for men By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Find Your Shine
Chunni-style drapes, brocades for men, lessons in history and some serious luminosity TT-style, marked the opening of the ICW 2022, with "Painterly Dream". By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Dressing on the Side
Clean and lean is what the world needs, both for body and mind, and if it gets translated to our clothes too, it's a winning recipe, Ruchika Sachdeva gives us just that By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Ordinary Magic
Pearl students add a silver lining to dark clouds; Pawan Sachdeva had men sizzle in fluorescents; while former engineer Sanjuckta doesnt let the gloom set in on looms By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Streak of Optimism
Brides wont compromise on regalia, and Manish Malhotra wants to give them unbridled glam By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Bending Adversity
Limerick gets knotty; Samant Chauhan welcomes innocence and the 70s get extravagantly beaded with Nirmooha By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Prescription Selfie
Nitin Bal Chauhan explores the Insta-everything culture with his 3D embroideries and fluid organza By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Just do it
Mindful consumption with a wardrobe that forges ahead with an Indian identity laced with global perspective is what Payal Singhal displays through her lines By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Imprinted on the Psyche
Masaba keeps it easy-breezy with pop summer prints; sisters Gauri and Nainika declare white is always right; while Suneet Varma celebrates mirror work By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Differential Forms
Longevity and ingenious pattern making is at the core of Priyanka of Pella, a designer from Darjeeling with global dreams By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Too early for the rainbow
Nidhi Yasha is bullish about the style market which had hit an abyss, as sunshine days are back again with her prudent deconstruction By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Word Power
Payal Pratap invoked the spirit of Virginia Woolf as reading becomes a relaxing pursuit and replaces the need for clutching on to glitter as books are now the essential accessories By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Climate Justice
Hagen-based Chandra Prakash Jha questions the processes of creating garments; talks about ecology and commerce and turning green to gold with his label Cocccon By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Booked for Posterity
Ritu Kumar talks about her soon-to-be-released book chronicling her 50 years in the design world; rise for need-based clothing and the recycling culture which is an inherent part of the Indian fabric By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Precision Tailoring
Denim meets wool, as colour symbolises the incoming of new leaves and hope floats in Gaurav Khanijos menswear line By Asmita Aggarwal ...
The Treasure Principle
Kashmir forms the backdrop of Huemns line as French knots, aari and ring knots enliven heavenly landscapes By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Round peg in a triangular hole
Sohaya Misra of Chola lets the unpredictability of free flowing painting reflect the fragile human existence on her anti-fit ensembles By Asmita Aggarwal ...
The Order of Time
Paras and Shalini welcome a new tomorrow where shimmer hasnt lost its luminosity it has only lit the flower decked tunnel; Pankaj and Nidhi lure glamour while Shantanu and Nikhil court monochromes By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Mirroring Times
Travel is on everyones mind and Arpita Mehta tells you how to do it in sun kissed style By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Life 3.0
Keeping an eye on the future, Akshat Bansal FDCIs emerging talent focuses on high-tech replete with Indian craft nuances favouring the ubiquitous tie and dye By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Miracle Mindfulness
Mandeep Kaur acquires both inner confidence and the top four FDCI Model hunt finalist honour By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Classic Hike
Akanksha Siyad may enjoy the long walk while trekking, but what really sails the boat for this finance graduate is the trappings of the runway By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Custom-built to perfection
Anamika Khanna preserves heritage with age-old processes and new-age thinking By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Redefining Realness
Not letting vitiligo or being plus-sized slow her down, Gauthami Jeji creates a new blueprint for girls aspiring to face the arch lights By Asmita Aggarwal ...
How to catch a star
Meeruts Anushka Dhaka, selected for the fashion week, hopes to conquer global waters By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Zoom In
From migrant crisis, graphic knits, zipped jackets and the red dot emerging as a leitmotif for freedom of thought, LMIFW SS21 ended with a discerning eye on the future By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Sharp Suiters
The tagline this season for Vikram Bajaj is--- fashion needs flag bearers to spread hope and walk out there, with their masks on, as dandy as ever By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Charmed Life
Soulmates peace and grace find a place of pride, in Jyotika Jhalanis ode to a spring, which garlands spring By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Soul of the Sea
Felix Bendish pays homage to the sea change in fashion making it both pragmatic and multifunctional By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Green Dream
Black Lives Matter to recycling waste and the shift to printed rather than zardosi-laden lehengas mark the beginning of a new era By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Lustrous Compositions
Studio Virtues infuses life into ensembles with the endearing allure of Mashru By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Blue Mind
Nidhi Yasha, founder and director, The NY Studio, tells us how nostalgia served as the backdrop for her line soaked in tranquillity By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Brewing Shapes
From Siddhpur to the flashbulbs of the fashion world made Nikita M, think about making Indian crafts both modern and relevant By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Celebrating Moments
Fashion moves to a happy space where whites, childhood memories and the desire to choose textures over embroidery is gaining steam By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Redefining Glam
Neeta Lulla celebrates the spirit of modern women by offering, a luxe life code By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Faith Floats
Rimi Nayak converts helplessness into hope with a collection that embraces change with humility and candour By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Call for a Reboot
Niki Mahajan showcases the craft of badla, reinventing it using patterns from the jaali windows of Mehrangarh Fort, breaking tradition by shifting from whites to a dark palette By Asmita Aggarwal ...
On the Surface
Gayatri Khannas believes sparkle adds a ray of light, as her vibrant lounge wear uplifts wilted spirits By Asmita Aggarwal ...
No Skirting the Issue
Shimmering men, peasant dresses, love for black, and the OG Ravi Bajaj crooning Rafi sahebssongs...perfect batter for a delicious serving By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Print It
Reby Kumar of Guapas printed cover ups make way for travel to begin, as the world opens up By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Simple Matters
Archana Rao SS21 line is about conscious living and high thinking, in a world that has realised the importance of de-cluttering By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Physics of a Challenge
Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia of Nirmooha reflects the myriad twists and turns of life through the prism of Origami By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Back to the Basics
Pratap channels the need to embrace austerity, just like Anjana and Ankita Bhargav as fashion shows all its hues from simple to snazzy By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Soul Engineering
Payal Jain looks within the layers of consciousness to debate the meaning of life, as the Holy Grail is truly inner calm By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Tree of Life
Vaishali S celebrates the prowess of hand woven with textures inspired by natures resilience By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Box of Wishes
It has been a time to reflect for Manish, who ushers in happiness for the grand finale, with twinkles of shimmer By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Lady in Red
Fiery, passionate and auspicious, sindoori red finds metaphorical meanings in Anju Modis ICW line, marinated in tradition By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Jewel in the sand
Two stores, wedding design, a jewellery line and home decor, the Peacocks are on a roll, and they didnt let the pandemic dampen their spirits, as they celebrate glam with Jaipurs magnificence By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Gentlemans Code
With clothing becoming expressive, Kunal Rawal, versatility and optionality in ensembles wins the vote By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Green Doors
A buy back scheme to foster sustainability, a new brand S&N, and a line aptly titled Hope brings in the much needed light! By Asmita Aggarwal ...
In search of lost time
Reynu Taandon unlocks the secrets of the bygone era, with her ode to red, creating new metaphors of memory in Surkh By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Future Luxe
Mastering the craft of creativity, Valaya is looking at the future, with meta-luxury and an assiduous approach to design, with help from his talented stylist daughter Hoorvi By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Anatomy of Hope
Rajamahal Palace, Jaipur, comes alive as Dolly J celebrates the inner strength of a modern woman By Asmita Aggarwal ...
The World without us
Lotus Pond becomes a potent metaphor in Rahul Mishras ICW 2020 line By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Shape of Water
Shot underwater, Amit Aggarwal pays a tribute to an unfettered existence, with air light ensembles that beckon a time-tested palette By Asmita Aggarwal ...