Tag: #ICW

Couturier Rahul Mishra is a conversation starter, a dialogue initiator that’s why couture for him is about a narrative that transcends the discussion about silhouettes, shapes or forms. ICW 2023 was an ode to sequins, flowers and the king of the jungle!  By Asmita Aggarwal ...

His take on the South Indian Mundu with the woven border kara, pleasing monochromes, delectable stripes, and restrained shine, just like the couturier Rajesh Pratap Singh was befitting at his first outing, redefining luxury at ICW 2023. 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 ...

Isha J debuts with a line with the perfect showstopper the curvaceous Vani Kapoor, displaying a collection that combined Chikankari with lace, and of course ‘sinful’ washboard abs. 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 ...

Even though nothing is for ‘Eternity”, in this ephemeral human world, except change, whether it is love or integrity, Tarun Tahiliani proves, it can be, with an unmatched ode to elegance, in his distinct style, urging us to “love and relove” at ICW 2023.  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 ...

Scanning through the dust bowls of cities, Rahul Mishra finds abandoned 200-year-old homes which shine despite the decay, in a line that celebrates heritage minus the sheen, and intermingles age-old architecture with modern silhouettes By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Tradition and culture find roots in Anju Modi’s ode to woven crafts By Asmita Aggarwal ...

In many ways Kunal Rawal is a trend setter, whether it is his Morse code inspired new logo or his choosing the middle path, he never lets down the now super savvy groom By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Pearls, zardosi and threadwork speak about finding inner strength in a line by Anamika that pays homage to beauty By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Tarun Tahiliani makes a plea for craftspeople, as his chikankari, aari and appliqué offer the distinct flavour of made in India luxe By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Their love for colour blends well with their appliqué as metallics become a powerful tool to display elegance for Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s first ICW line By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Taj Mahal, pearls and crystals brought alive tales of brides who want the glamour with dollops of drama By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Dressing the millennial bride in upcycled embroideries is Varun Bahl’s anthem as he delights in the details and adds fun to the often “starched” couture By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Multipurpose blouses and pastels make it a match made in heaven for Reynu Taandon By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Applying the principles of success to their business, Shantanu and Nikhil are now a force to reckon with, as their ICW metallic sheen embroideries can’t shadow their unmitigated focus and strategized approach to design By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Amit GT hopes to bring back long trails and tells us why 13 years ago women hesitated to wear his bustled gowns until Eva Longoria stepped in…. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Ashima-Leena’s ICW line Nazm-e-Mahal brings back glamour of the palaces of Rajasthan with stunning pieces from Archana Aggarwal jewellery By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Purity meets glamour in a line crafted out of optic fibre, glass shards, polymers and PVC, as Amit Aggarwal readies to launch menswear By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Dolly J presents Ombre in her unique way by infusing it with 90s shimmer By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Pankaj and Nidhi take a motif-less route in couture, not courting either zardosi nor flora and fauna By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Gaurav Gupta beckons the silent spirit of the universe to make his star-like gowns offer a piece of heaven and celebrate a cosmic connection relinquishing man-made rules of love By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Suneet Varma’s couture straddles two diverse worlds—- the conventional where you want floral embroideries soaked in colour and the modern where you wear your long skirt with an off shoulder blouse By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Muted splendour and versatility make it to the top of the list for Siddhartha Tytler By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Septum rings meet boxer braids, as Manish Malhotra metaphorically finds new ground with a little help from the colour red By Asmita Aggarwal ...