Tag: #FDCIBlog

The tuxedo blouse, wide lapels, geometric shapes, hints of metallic glitter, ode to charcoals, the boy from Mubarikpur Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango, told us the sari is as cool as a floor sweeping, Paris-returned gown. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Dolly J uses the radiance of pearls to add glow to her army of gowns, as couture transcends from glitter to subtle. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Serenading layering, separates and fluidity the market-savvy brothers Shantnu and Nikhil, complete 24 years with almost 16 stores domestically. At ICW they managed to add dollops of deliciousness with Aditya Roy Kapur and the pint sized beauty  Sara Ali Khan. But the coup was Nikhil Mehra’s 16-year-old son Vivhan, making his ...

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 ...

No artificial intelligence here, just plain, old techniques that still capture the essence of luxury, controlling materials which have a mind of their own is Rimzim Dadu’s specialty. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anamika’s 25 year journey has been one of revelation and grandeur, this year too, she brings alive the magic of zardosi and pearls her two constant companions, expressions of love, with some unadulterated charm added by the lithe Athiya Shetty. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The past always finds an embellished way to catch up with the present in J J Valaya’s offerings which came drizzling with Sufi music by a live band headed by Sahil Vasudeva and of course some embroidered swans frolicking on midnight blue lehengas. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Couture reflects changing cultural norms, Ritu Kumar, and son Amrish, believe fine craftsmanship and customisation makes this genre a powerhouse. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

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 ...

The FDCI India Men’s 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 ...

From migrant crisis, graphic knits, zipped jackets and the red dot emerging as a leitmotif for freedom of thought, LMIFW SS’21 ended with a discerning eye on the future By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

Soulmates peace and grace find a place of pride, in Jyotika Jhalani’s ode to a spring, which garlands spring By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Felix Bendish pays homage to the ‘sea change” in fashion making it both pragmatic and multifunctional By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

Studio Virtues infuses life into ensembles with the endearing allure of Mashru By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

From Siddhpur to the flashbulbs of the fashion world made Nikita M, think about making Indian crafts both modern and relevant By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Fashion moves to a happy space where whites, childhood memories and the desire to choose textures over embroidery is gaining steam By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Neeta Lulla celebrates the spirit of modern women by offering, a luxe life code By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Rimi Nayak converts helplessness into hope with a collection that embraces change with humility and candour By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

Gayatri Khanna’s believes sparkle adds a ray of light, as her vibrant lounge wear uplifts wilted spirits By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Shimmering men, peasant dresses, love for black, and the OG Ravi Bajaj crooning Rafi saheb’ssongs...perfect batter for a delicious serving By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Reby Kumar of Guapa’s printed cover ups make way for travel to begin, as the world opens up By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Archana Rao SS’21 line is about conscious living and high thinking, in a world that has realised the importance of de-cluttering By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia of Nirmooha reflects the myriad twists and turns of life through the prism of Origami By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vaishali S celebrates the prowess of hand woven with textures inspired by nature’s resilience By Asmita Aggarwal ...

It has been a time to reflect for Manish, who ushers in happiness for the grand finale, with twinkles of shimmer By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Fiery, passionate and auspicious, sindoori red finds metaphorical meanings in Anju Modi’s ICW line, marinated in tradition By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Two stores, wedding design, a jewellery line and home decor, the Peacocks are on a roll, and they didn’t let the pandemic dampen their spirits, as they celebrate glam with Jaipur’s magnificence By Asmita Aggarwal ...

With clothing becoming expressive, Kunal Rawal, versatility and optionality in ensembles wins the vote By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

Reynu Taandon unlocks the secrets of the bygone era, with her ode to red, creating new metaphors of memory in “Surkh” By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

Rajamahal Palace, Jaipur, comes alive as Dolly J celebrates the inner strength of a modern woman By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Lotus Pond becomes a potent metaphor in Rahul Mishra’s ICW 2020 line By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Shot underwater, Amit Aggarwal pays a tribute to an unfettered existence, with air light ensembles that beckon a time-tested palette By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Suneet Varma celebrates the pronounced aspects of celebrations, with his unabashed ode to fantasy, hoping to bring back cheer. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Despite the volatile churning of the world, GG gives a voice to those, who often go unheard in the deafening noise, making his theme “inclusivity” ricochet a bigger statement than his sculptural plinths! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Some reminisces By Dr Sanjay Kumar Panda IAS(Retd), Former SecretaryMinistry of Textiles, Govt of India  ...

A salute to the quiet warriors of handlooms — artisans, as they add a human touch to our otherwise assembly line wardrobes, in a soulful celebration of handloom month by Asmita Aggarwal ...

Strapline: She is a P(h)D from JNU and has written a book High heels and Rainbow Hijaab, to be published at the South Asian department of Hamburg University. This political science professor is a new face for the runway! Meet the brightest on the block---Nancy Pathak  By Asmita Aggarwal Tell us where ...

Dealing with a tragic loss to being a breadwinner Gunjan, is a force to reckon with. By Asmita Aggarwal She lost her father at 13, and had to move cities, Delhi to Jaipur, being the only child, she also had to quickly become the breadwinner, so Gunjan Hada Rajput, who is completing her graduation, ...

13 to 25, life has been a whirlwind for Mayara, a Brazilian model, who has been an avid world traveller By Asmita Aggarwal Coming from Brazil’s most prosperous financial centre Sao Paulo, for Mayara Fonseca modelling is the only things she ever knew. Since the age of 13, when she ...

From a village where girls aren’t educated to making it to the spotlight, Nisha Yadav is a story waiting to be told. By Asmita Aggarwal No one would have even heard of Shuklawas, Rajasthan, a tiny hamlet tucked away unlike its more popular magnificent havelis, but maybe one-day people might associate it ...

A former banker armed with an engineering degree and an MBA, Pavitra admits fashions charms were irresistible By Asmita Aggarwal It doesn’t matter if you have studied engineering and topped in it or also equipped yourself with an MBA degree to make sure your job prospects are high if you ...

Zenia Boga, is a model of many talents, from styling to acting, glamour makes her heart sing By Asmita Aggarwal At six feet one inch Zenia Yazad Boga, literally and almost metaphorically looks down on the rest of the world! But this is actually part of a genetic lottery that ...

For Sneha Ghosh, 27, who found meaning in life through yoga talks about why the body and mind need to be in tune By Asmita Aggarwal Her tryst with glamour came when she was selected for the Femina Ms India Eastern round, but due to strict attendance in St Xavier’s ...

Modelling is witnessing a chrysalis of sorts with small-town girls becoming coveted faces on the catwalk. One such tale is of Pragya Bais, a lawyer... By Asmita Aggarwal She grew up in a small town---Singrauli, in Madhya Pradesh, in a joint family, she had five siblings and her dad used ...

Evoking Herve Leger’s spirit in his offerings, debutant Sameer Madan hopes to revive the bodycon dress which has been abandoned, with his line “Entrapment” ...

The Tamana show was a tribute to the undying human spirit, how it preserves even in moments of despondency and dependency, yet rises like the proverbial phoenix ...

How to make a neoprene-loving generation admire and appreciate the beauty and purity of handspun is the challenge the handloom industry faces today. Making it “cool” seems to be the answer both metaphorically and literally! ...

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! ...