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Fashionably Courageous

Fashionably Courageous

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 ...
Floral splendour

Floral splendour

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

Colliding Contrasts

German Hussars inspire Pankaj and Nidhi as they beautifully intermix vintage military with evening wear By Asmita Aggarwal ...
‘I make happy clothes’

‘I make happy clothes’

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 ...
Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice

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 ...
Precious Charms

Precious Charms

Ambar Pariddhi Sahai pays homage to memories in an accessory line soaked in the hues of modern India. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Biker chic meets vintage lace

Biker chic meets vintage lace

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

Art of Seduction

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 ...
Canapé on gold platters

Canapé on gold platters

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

Gifted Mind

Neoprene meets brocade in Varun Bahl’s ode to autumn. By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Style-o-nomics

Style-o-nomics

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 ...
Not tilting the scales

Not tilting the scales

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 ...
I DON'T DO FASHION, I AM FASHION

I DON’T DO FASHION, I AM FASHION

The grandeur and scale of AICW2015 was unprecedented and the curtains came down on some of the finest fashion the country has ever witnessed. Couture took centre stage, but it wasn't just design that caught our attention; from the sets, the organisation, to the pre and post events, everything was ...
Celebrity Show Stoppers

Celebrity Show Stoppers

A bevy of Bollywood beauties took to the runway at Amazon India Couture Week. Celebrity showstoppers add a touch of glamour to the model line up and are always a treat to watch. This season, we saw some of the biggest names in the movies fly to the Capital to lend ...
Hair and Beauty trends

Hair and Beauty trends

Clothes are just half the story, every season ushers in a fresh set of beauty trends to keep one in vogue. Hair and make up play key roles in making one stylish. Not only is it fun to play mix and match, but simple sweeps of a brush can do ...
WALK THIS WAY

WALK THIS WAY

Floral inspiration led Manav Ganwani to curate and design  a collection of ball gowns and evening wear that was both feminine and elegant ...
FILMY FASHION

FILMY FASHION

Debarun's fashionable retrospective of style in cinema was a complete filmy show, much to the delight of his audience ...
The Grand Finale

The Grand Finale

Manish Malhotra's show Couture Soiree was a befitting finale to a week of stylish haute couture and high fashion at Amazon India Couture Week ...
DRAMATIC DESIGN

DRAMATIC DESIGN

Simplicity and elegance was a key theme in the 'Maharadjah & Co' collection. Designer's Rimple and Harpreet Narula took a minimalist approach to traditional Indian silhouettes, rather than going with over the top embellishments and zardozi chose to use subtle crystals and muted tones ...
Man of the Moment

Man of the Moment

Despite being the biggest name in the Indian fashion industry with world wide recognition, Manish Malhotra's humble and modest demeanour are his biggest assets ...
Art for Art's Sake

Art for Art’s Sake

Flamboyance and drama, luxury and show, design and technique, are a few of the many terms that can describe Rohit Bal clothes; this collection bestows on him the tag 'czar of couture' ...
The Art of Couture

The Art of Couture

It's rare to come by a collection that changes the landscape of fashion and sets the benchmark for the future; Varun Bahl's haute couture show was just that. Inspirational design, ingenious embroidery and a breathtaking setting were just the start of what culminated into a crowning presentation. With this assemblage, ...
Reel' Fashion

Reel’ Fashion

Kolkata boy 'Debarun' known for his expertise in textile design debuts at Amazon India Couture week. He is the newest couturier on the block ...
Bridal Couture

Bridal Couture

For designer duo Rimple & Harpreet Narula 2015 is all about keeping it personal and stylish ...
The New Age Bride

The New Age Bride

Rahul Mishra's debut couture collection intended to create a new look with international influences and strong traditional elements ...
Glamour Girl

Glamour Girl

The princess of "Bohemian Luxe" is all set to create ripples with her latest collection The Sailing Bride ...
The Apostle

The Apostle

A discerning eye for detail and artistic sensibility paves the way for global-Indian couture ...
Time Stands Still

Time Stands Still

Anju Modi is one of India's most respected designers and a pioneer of Indian couture. Her forte is blending contemporary design with traditional textiles ...
What You Seek Is Seeking You: Rumi

What You Seek Is Seeking You: Rumi

If ever there was a collection in Indian couture that would go down in history as gilt-edged, this would be it. Sabyasachi peaks to a crescendo with his 2015 couture collection ...
Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem

His humble and affable demeanour belie the talent house and creative genius he is renowned for; meet Rahul Mishra, designer of the moment.   ...
Gothic Romance

Gothic Romance

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee pushes the boundaries and steps out of his comfort zone to explore power, sexuality and provocation with his latest couture collection ...
Soul to Sole

Soul to Sole

The iconic red sole gets an Indian makeover, as couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee and renowned French shoe designer Christian Louboutin come together for a unique collaboration ...
Runway Countdown

Runway Countdown

From fittings to styling, hair and makeup to pre and post show event planning, there's a lot happening behind the scenes at the #AICW2015  ...
Sneak Peak at AICW 2015

Sneak Peak at AICW 2015

Amazon India Couture Week is the preferred fashion platform for the country's leading couturiers. Each season the roster features the biggest names in the business, but the line up always has something new and exciting to offer ...
Lights, Camera, Catwalk

Lights, Camera, Catwalk

Even the most distinguished celebrities find it irresistible to stay away from the glamour and glitz of the fashion world ...
Model Watch

Model Watch

Successful models are aware the catwalk is no cakewalk. Being blessed with endless legs, high cheekbones and a washboard stomach is just the start ...
The Super Set

The Super Set

A key ingredient to a fabulous showcase is a distinguished and extraordinary backdrop. The ambience creates the mise en scene where a designer tells his fashion story ...
Trompe l’oeil

Trompe l’oeil

25 was the magical number at the grand finale, with a sublime blend of emotion, colour and craft as the stage radiated with passion and documented the journey of Indian fashion By Asmita Aggarwal ...
The Doors

The Doors

Riders on the storm, a classic by Jim Morrison finds a place of pride in Pia Pauro’s repertoire; Ruchika Sachdev’s Bodice woos straight-forwardness, a rare fashion need, and Nikhita’s evening outing is soaked in blushing glam By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Inveterate Designs

Inveterate Designs

From swashbuckling cricket to the inordinate looms, it has been a thrilling journey for Amalraj, as the first timer at AIFW 2015 is taking measured steps towards nurturing an unequivocal identity By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Stay hungry, stay foolish

Stay hungry, stay foolish

Sneha Arora’s ‘appetite’ for prints is enormous and this autumn 2015, she is going on a fruit diet By Asmita Aggarwal ...
In love, one and one are one: Sartre

In love, one and one are one: Sartre

‘Uniform’ is quite an oxymoron with Aneeth as she doesn't stick to codes of style and that’s what makes her autumn-winter 2015 line a bag of surprises from Scottish checks woven in Himachal, to enamel buttons from the Pink City By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Infinite Impermanence

Infinite Impermanence

A purist, Pratima Pandey detests textile blends and displays her unabashed love for florals and chanderi, this Aut-winter 2015 By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Tex-Mix

Tex-Mix

Sonam Dubal after a year-long hiatus is back, fully empowered, working with NGOs like Sasha and teaching at alternate mediums like Adishakti By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Jahan At her Feet

Jahan At her Feet

Anupama raises the flag for subtle feminism, as roses and tulips create floral splendour in a line that pays homage to Mehrunnisa’s fortitude By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Secret Keeper

Secret Keeper

We look at an old picture and our eyes well up with tears; or an old quilt that gave us warmth during a testing time, still brings back a flood of memories, Rina Singh of Eka has captured the most dear thoughts as she time travels this autumn-winter 2015 By ...
Inner Engineering

Inner Engineering

Indigo-dyed Khadi denim and kala cotton, give Himanshu Shani’s 11:11, a distinct flavour, as autumn creates a mood for sustainability By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Sharp shooters

Sharp shooters

Nidhi Ahuja’s quiet fortitude gets a vent in her deft pattern cutting and robust knowledge that she attained at NIFT; her free thinking ways, love for textures and innovative techniques is what gives impetus to Pankaj and Nidhi’s autumn-winter line ‘Rouge Minerale’ By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Sequins and sports make a heady combo as Namrata courts brocade, dori work and felt this aut-winter 2015 By Asmita Aggarwal ...
I Am It (Amit)

I Am It (Amit)

36.5 million tonnes of waste is generated by our country annually that’s why recycling seems like a tenacious need, Amit Aggarwal does it the superhero way By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Dendritic Diversions

Dendritic Diversions

Malini Ramani courts sensuality, while Rina Dhaka introduces structured grids; Pallavi Mohan makes a play for agile wraps and Rohit and Rahul can’t get enough of whistling monochromes By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Revisiting Bengal

Revisiting Bengal

Kevin Nigli of A & T discusses the importance of brand identity and reinventing the wheel as autumn will be a celebration of Bengal’s heady crafts By Asmita Aggarwal ...
The Mentalist

The Mentalist

Paromita Banerjee’s offerings are quite like her, they get under your skin with their sagacious charms, as aut-winter 2015, for her is a celebration of Boro and indigo dyeing By Asmita Aggarwal ...
The Mentalist

The Mentalist

Paromita Banerjee’s offerings are quite like her, they get under your skin with their sagacious charms, as aut-winter 2015, for her is a celebration of Boro and indigo dyeing By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Castles In the Air

Castles In the Air

Anju Modi’s ode to life’s tumultuous journey takes you on an extraordinary adventure into the wilderness and ends up in a fantastical land, as she alters the hue spectrum and  introduces her new obsession---sindoor red with aplomb By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Uptown Girl

Uptown Girl

Nandita Raipurani, the better-half of the duo Hemant and Nandita, is ready to give Kashmir, a modern, edgy avatar with autumn leaves playing truant By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Symphonic Rendition

Symphonic Rendition

JJ Valaya gives Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s haunting compositions a befitting interpretation through his beatific ikats and ombre dyeing, creating a mood for resplendence By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Solitary Reaper

Solitary Reaper

Pratap skyrockets the bar and creates high voltage drama with his whispering monochromes By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Billet Doux

Billet Doux

Easy and zardosi two elements that sail Payal Singhal’s boat; this aut-winter she gives women the opportunity to unleash ‘sheer’ power' By Asmita Aggarwal ...
Nicol Prism

Nicol Prism

Nikasha is a purist and whether it is colour or volume she likes to court intensity rather than affectation By Asmita Aggarwal ...