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
Colour me Pink
Inspired by the tales and colours of Rajasthan, Reynu Tandons ICW line resurrects the historical past with a contemporary reincarnation. By Asmita Aggarwal
Artisanal Ephemera
Uzbeki Suzanis form a backdrop for Harpreet and Rimple Narulas 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
Valley of pleasure
Whether it was Sahib Jan played by Meena Kumari in Kamal Amorhis 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 Tahilianis ode to the woman, who dances despite the deep pain that will reside in her heart forever. By Asmita Aggarwal
Fashioning a tailor-made future
Dipti Sharma from a small, non-descript town of Rudrapur doesnt have 70 MM dreams, its just the ‘walk’ which satiates her for now! By Asmita Aggarwal
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
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
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
Gold Rush
India gets luxurious as pin stripes, kedia tops and Pochampally Ikat make a play for the spotlight at the AIFW16 grand finale. By Asmita Aggarwal
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