Wooed by Nostalgia
Couture reflects changing cultural norms, Ritu Kumar, and son Amrish, believe fine craftsmanship and customisation makes this genre a powerhouse. 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
Cultural Values
From mixing denim with silk, motif manipulation to paying homage to pure metallic yarns, eight designers changed the design vocabulary of Made in Benaras at the FDCI curated show at Surajkund Mela. By Asmita Aggarwal
Climbing out-of-the-box
The FDCI India Mens Weekend in Goa was a homage to the new-age experimental man, ready to take on relaxed clothing, without compromising on comfort, celebrating the love for monochromes and brightness, as well as ingenious textures in denim. 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