Art Spirit
Being a trained artist thinking visually comes naturally to Suneet Varma. This ICW 2019 he introduces icy hues to capture hearts and craft a wonder book filled with spiritual literacy
The Grand Inquisitor
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 Rastrellis Winter Palace or the sheer grandeur in the neo-classical St Isaacs cathedral and a lot more opulence that Rohit Bal has recreated through his ode to the country in Kehkashaan. By Asmita Aggarwal
Soul Calling
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
Science of flattery
Gaurav Guptas eponymous gowns which have gracefully slided into every brides wardrobe are based on the psychology of what looks good on the body, is frankly whats right! By Asmita Aggarwal
Clothes whisperer
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
Artisanal Ephemera
Uzbeki Suzanis form a backdrop for Harpreet and Rimple Narulas 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
Valley of pleasure
Whether it was Sahib Jan played by Meena Kumari in Kamal Amorhis 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 Tahilianis ode to the woman, who dances despite the deep pain that will reside in her heart forever. By Asmita Aggarwal
Fashioning a tailor-made future
Dipti Sharma from a small, non-descript town of Rudrapur doesnt have 70 MM dreams, its just the ‘walk’ which satiates her for now! By Asmita Aggarwal
A few good women
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
A Beautiful Mind
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