Engineered Shapes
An engineer by training who loves embroidery, self-taught Swapna Anumulu offers effortless pieces for occasion dressing. By Asmita Aggarwal
A Clean Cut
Master of tailoring and minimalism, Shahab Durazi never got trapped in the pursuit of fame or fortune, but kept his brand individualistic and meaningful, as he returned to the fashion week after decades of absence 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
Son Rises
From couture, art to now menswear, Viraj and Vishesh Khanna have infused a sporty vibe into their new launch, gently nudging men to experiment with individualistic style. By Asmita Aggarwal
Tomorrow never dies
Pearl Academy showcase touches a sensitive chord with students ode to isolation; Pawan Sachdeva manages a coup getting MP Raghav Chadha on the runway. And if you want some serious shine, the Peacocks will make you dance! By Asmita Aggarwal
Total Immersion
Crystal Cord technique, water-resistant and fireproof fabrics, to skeinwork and launching a new logo, Shivan Bhatiya, Head Designer & Narresh Kukreja, Creative Director, SVNH, tell us why being courageous is the only way to survive in fashion. By Asmita Aggarwal
Tracing Happiness
Suneet Varma announces the arrival of his pret label, a big one for a style guru trained by Yves Saint Laurent. Pankaj & Nidhis graphic prints dance and Punit Balana makes the brides friends go easy with light-weight offerings By Asmita Aggarwal
Fashion Disruptors
Genderless clothing finds space in Anvitas closet, while Huemn intermingles graffiti with traditional embroideries. As silvery sparkles mark Dadus spring homecoming, Bollywoods rajah Manish Malhotra woos millennials with his “affordable” prints and some star sprinkle By Asmita Aggarwal
Modern Algorithms of style
Khadi makes it to the ultra-chic category; Rajesh Pratap keeps it cool with hoodies; Pratima Pandey channels women empowerment, Vaishali gives weaves a twist crossing seven seas and theres lot more on fashions colourful landscape By Asmita Aggarwal
Earthy Meets Glam
Manoj Bajpayee steals the thunder at FDCI x LFW with a Samant Chauhan Bhagalpur woven jacket, as Varun Bahl offers millennials denim lehengas. Shruti Sancheti goes back to her roots with danke ka kaam from Rajasthan and Alpana lets in the shine with dopamine dressing By Asmita Aggarwal