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Science of flattery

Science of flattery

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 ...
India Global

India Global

Gaurav Gupta admits that intelligent women keep his creativity alive as he completes seven years of wading through and discovering what he actually loves - asymmetry and making the nimble sari, well… uber sexy By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Designer dreams

Designer dreams

NIFT graduate Sahil Kochhar is more than just eye candy; this designer who assisted Rohit Bal is ready to fly solo... By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Mythology Meets Mystery

Mythology Meets Mystery

Gaurav Gupta creates a line that whispers ancient tales of grandeur. There is a clear definition of couture for Gaurav Gupta----it must be desirable, hand-made, wearable and “above all, it must make me happy,” he says ...
Day 3 at WIFW SS 13 - Sum Up!

Day 3 at WIFW SS 13 – Sum Up!

Gaurav Gupta understands what new-age women want, slinky, draped dresses in eye-popping colours. Neon was the flavour of the day, as GG, tempted all fashionistas with his kaftan style, floor length numbers with oddly placed zippers to create an irreverent mood. “Unlike popular perception that Indian women can’t wear neons, ...
It was Hard not to be Pleased at the Anamika Khanna & Gaurav Gupta Show

It was Hard not to be Pleased at the Anamika Khanna & Gaurav Gupta Show

Divine refinement or maybe just poetry in motion, it is hard to find words when Anamika Khanna outdoes herself repeatedly. The spectacular Kila, Mehrauli was decked up stylishly like a new bride in all white, from the linen to the décor, with a delighted Rohit Gandhi playing the perfect host ...
Edgy and experimental, are two words that best describe Gaurav Gupta

Edgy and experimental, are two words that best describe Gaurav Gupta

Edgy and experimental, are two words that best describe Gaurav Gupta. Not Indian, but a more global appeal is what the designer attempts with his collections twice a year as he focuses on intricate draping, irregular hems, obsessive embroideries and subtly plays with the contradictions between futuristic and primitive ...
There are still miles to go before I ‘make it’ - Anamika Khanna

There are still miles to go before I ‘make it’ – Anamika Khanna

Certain events not only make you think and evolve, but are life altering, more like a paradigm shift. And that’s just what happened when Kolkata’s treasure Anamika Khanna, visited the Tata Medical Center and interacted with kids some as young as 9, battling cancer ...
Gaurav Gupta @ WIFW AW 12

Gaurav Gupta @ WIFW AW 12

Drape and surface ornamentation go hand in hand when it comes to Gaurav Gupta’s signature and this season, he went a bit ahead and created looks with beautiful prints and structured ideas. The show began with form-fitted jackets and suits that gave the modern woman a powerful silhouette ...