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Gaurav  Jai Gupta’s evocative line explores the sometimes reckless relationship between man (hand woven) and machine made (stainless steel), while Payal Pratap gives prints an intuitive sub-text. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Huemn shows it ‘human’ side as they foray into the capital with their characteristic sports luxe and a pinch of leather and layering. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anavila keeps it meditative, as her line skilfully synthesises the sari with the ‘Now’ generation; Shruti Sancheti pays homage to white and the gritty trio from Gujarat of Virtues provide the ideal antidote to fast fashion as they ‘go green’! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Crafts and textiles are a bit like the Richard Bach, 70s story of Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a quest for self-perfection and riding the wave of belief that finally becomes an aerial feat! AIFW SS’ 17 warms the cockles of your heart with that unfettered passion for hand-crafted! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Dushyant Raghuvanshi, a fan of Dino Morea and Arjun Rampal hopes to take modelling a notch higher. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

A lawyer and a psychologist, both chose modelling to satiate their desire for glamour as Olivia and Ana get set for AIFW SS 17.  By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Two engineers by education Atul Tripathi and Bardeep, hope to make a mark by creating a space for Indian models overseas. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Arya Bhat is more than just a pretty face as the boy from Kashmir hopes to be a yoga instructor. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Makeup artist and model Rajshree dreams of walking at the Milan Fashion week By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From the land of fire, Bahar is more Indian than Azerbaijani! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

This Alice is not in wonderland as she knows exactly what she wants to do. The tomboy from the city of the Charminar is hoping to get a foothold in the world of vanity. Asmita Aggarwal ...

From applying for a booking agent’s job in a modelling agency to making it to the runway, Palak paints her journey with the brightest hues By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Whether it was abuse of absolute power or political intrigue, the Czars of Russia who ruled for more than a 1,000 years courted decadence like no other. It is this Byzantine influence in Rastrelli’s Winter Palace or the sheer grandeur in the neo-classical St Isaac’s cathedral and a lot more ...

Manav Gangwani combined all the elements of glamour, a Bollywood beauty, classical music and exuberance to create his ICW 2016 line, which was a tribute to a friend, Zainab, who worked for UNAIDS and died young. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Gaurav Gupta’s eponymous gowns which have gracefully slided into every bride’s wardrobe are based on the psychology of what looks good on the body, is frankly what’s right! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

Inspired by the tales and colours of Rajasthan, Reynu Tandon’s ICW line resurrects the historical past with a contemporary reincarnation. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Uzbeki Suzanis form a backdrop for Harpreet and Rimple Narula’s 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 ...

Whether it was Sahib Jan played by Meena Kumari in Kamal Amorhi’s 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 Tahiliani’s ode to the woman, who dances despite ...

Love comes in various forms...and even for the cynics, who think there may be a crazily ever after, replacing the 'happy', Anita assures them that romance remains at the core of her first ICW collection. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Dipti Sharma from a small, non-descript town of Rudrapur doesn’t have 70 MM dreams, it’s just the 'walk' which satiates her for now! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Glitter and colour to make a play for those electric eyes as the no makeup look is officially out! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

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 ...

India gets luxurious as pin stripes, kedia tops and Pochampally Ikat make a play for the spotlight at the AIFW’16 grand finale. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

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 ...

Mandira Wirk walks the right rope as she offers diaphanous drapes, concept saris and constructed jackets, this autumn-winter 2016 with just a hint of sexy! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Gauri and Nainika pay homage to the pansy, with a little help from artist Travis Black By Asmita Aggarwal ...

German Hussars inspire Pankaj and Nidhi as they beautifully intermix vintage military with evening wear By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Naga warriors inspire Anupamaa Dayal as she comes back riveted from a trip to the north-east and confesses to be ‘inked with love’. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Kolkata-based accessory designer Vasundhara Mantri unravels the power of costume jewellery which is slowly becoming a tour de force on the style landscape. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The boy from Gorakhpur is set to add fieriness to a line that is subdued with beiges, as Antar Agni charts a path to success with Ujjawal Dubey’s surreal vision. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Menswear designer Divyam Mehta hopes to give textiles a global look through his new line ‘Into the Woods’. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Ikkat, raw edges, and mirror work resonate with Virtues, Dhruv Kapoor and Malini Ramani By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Kanika Saluja is back after two years, hoping to mix leather, tweed and lace, making autumn a season to remember! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Rina Dhaka courts knitwear with monochromes, as Kiran Uttam Ghosh inveigles with Dhakai dhoti pants and Shantanu and Nikhil keep up the glam factor up diaphanous drapes By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Hemant and Nandita take a walk on the wild side. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Neoprene meets brocade in Varun Bahl’s ode to autumn. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From an MBA, to working with Yash Raj Films and teaching yoga, learning the craft of theatre, Rachit is now ready to perfect his catwalk under the spotlight. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Two first timers, Sanjeet and Arjun, get set for the AIFW Aut-Winter 2016 as an economics graduate and across the border boy compete for the spotlight. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Morocco-born and Amsterdam raised Ikram, a huge Bollywood fan hopes to work with filmmaker Farah Khan, as this first-time model remains a true Priyanka Chopra admirer. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Lagos-born Ugochi, a trained interior designer fights prejudice against blacks by day and keeps her head held high as she shines on the catwalk for the first time. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

This national level badminton player and part-time boxer, who grew up in Darbhanga, has set her eyes on being a civil servant. Meet the tour de force in fashion, the lovely Aishwarya Sushmita! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Lawyer-turned-model Olivia, loves the cultural magnificence of India as this history lover is charmed by the vivacity of its colours and flavours! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Accessory designer Vrinda Ashwani prefers silver over gold as she charts a new road to freedom with brass By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Moutushi and Rituraj have been inspired by the Kerala Kasavu saree which has been given a modern interpretation. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Aditi Dhar of the accessories label Vitasta wants to offer minimal design with maximum impact with the use of hand crafted elements. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Natural cotton and dyes, the vibrant spirit of Kutch and a young, innovative mind makes Shreya Oza’s label Aza a tour de force By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Sonali Pamnani’s label The Meraki Project hopes to dress women of all ages and this SS 16 she is creating magic with cotton, linen and ikkat. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The passionate duo behind Love Birds offer heady graphics intermingled with oversized clothing, blurring gender binaries, this SS 16 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Nimish Shah offers basic clothing with a soul, using organic cotton, khadi and raw denim, which herald the new wave----sustainable fashion. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Ragini Ahuja, a first timer at the Amazon Fashion Week SS16, narrates a tale of easy-breezy clothing with a touch of edginess with leather which meets Chanderi, in a line that sets women free of shape and embroidery. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

LSE graduate Dhruv Kapur is charmed by the mystery that surrounds veils, so this SS 16 he removed them from the bracket of subjugation, and infuses them with unbridled ascendancy By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anupamaa Dayal pays tribute to her mom, through her SS 16 line ‘Manjhula’ which is soaked in the spirit of pure admiration By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Cochin’s hidden gem Shalini James will rivet you with her unconventional aari work as she creates a burly bridge between the truculent North and subtle South. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The sari becomes a metaphorical muse for the monochrome and sportswear loving  Shweta Kapur of the label 431-88 By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Vyshanvi of the jewellery label Dvibhumi, cuts out bling and keeps it conversational in her tradition-soaked pieces ...

Aparna Dube, a psychology graduate may love modelling, but her heart beats for music By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Hemant and Nandita get jiggy with Twiggy! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Payal Pratap plays with fit and flare as she takes you through a sweet smelling garden of roses this SS 16 By Asmita Aggarwal ...