Category: Lifestyle Fashion

India’s fascination for headgear does not only extend to the socio-religious ambit with taqiyah, EXPLAIN taqiyah turbans or traditional Bengali…

Last Wednesday, while packing for a flight to Dubai, I tossed the Financial Times magazine into my bag as something…

The quaint green village of Athimalaipattu, 14 km from Arani in Tamil Nadu, wakes up before sunrise. By dawn, the…

She’s known today for her steel-wire saris but Rimzim Dadu started her career with models stomping out in mini dresses…

Designer Giorgio Armani was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance. He combined the flair of the designer with the…

Gaurang Shah is tired of hearing people say ‘purane zamaane main… (in the good old times…)’, a phrase often tinged…

(L-R) Creations by Econic and a weave by Hosa Arambha, a revival project by the Yali Store in collaboration with…

Seated on the grasslands in remote hamlets, usually under the shade of a large tree, the Toda women of the…

(Clockwise from left) Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, co-owner of ARKS, poses with neon green and orange shades of Lay’s chips…

Rejani Vivek | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Rejani Vivek pulls out an embroidered Rani pink blouse from underneath a colourful…

Every stitch in Punit Balana’s creations is a proud paean to Rajasthan. The garments are shaped by memories, art, colours,…

Rain has been cascading in plumes, only to pause just before the launch of designer Rahul Mishra’s largest maison in…

A pearl necklace at Aurus | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Just in time for the year’s festive season, Aurus and…

When a minimalist brand launches in maximum city, you expect the contrast to jar.  After all, there is nothing minimalist…

The Armoire returns to Chennai with the milestone 10th edition of its much-loved pop-up, The Festive Edit. This one-day shopping experience…

Growing up in Jaipur, surrounded by the slow rhythms of a culturally rich city, artist Radhika Surana did not realise…

India and its vibrant aesthetic are everywhere right now. From the V&A’s nod to Indian royalty in its Cartier show,…

There is a certain mystery that shrouds the universe of Sabyasachi, a brand often spoken about in revered tones. Its…

At his first-ever bridal couture show, held at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre last night, Gaurav Gupta wanted us to…

Born and raised in Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh, Radhesh Agrahari’s initiative, Golden Feathers, was born out of a classroom project.…

A chintz panel at the studio | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a quiet studio in Adyar, a small but…

“A special sari for a special day,” says Hyderabad-based Gajam Narmada, gently unfolding a handloom ikat silk sari in a…

Five years ago, Nivedita Ganeshram launched Madras Finds as a platform to celebrate Chennai’s homegrown artists, chefs, and makers. To…

A shopkeeper shows Kolhapuri sandals to a customer at shop in Mumbai. File. | Photo Credit: AP Days after the…

The body is first taught obedience through fabric. The swaddle before speech, the school uniform before dissent, shame before skin.…

Weftscapes blends materials like metal wires, electric cables, chiffon scraps, and bullion threads into the fabric | Photo Credit: Special…

Models showcase handwoven, hand-spun clothes | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chennai-based social enterprise Tula India is making its way to…

At the age of 13, Varshne B knew she wanted to be a fashion designer. After graduating from NIFT Chennai…

Textile designer Sanjay Garg and jewellery designer Hanut Singh will present Incandescent 2.0, a meeting point of art, textiles and…

Outfits from Farak’s Spring Summer 25 drop | Photo Credit: Kewal Chholak For 26-year-old Rishabh Kumar, venturing into the world…

Within the elegant confines of the Oberoi’s ballroom, under the soft glow of lights and the scent of fresh mogra,…

Senthera’s Make Love collection comprises a shower gel, body cream and an exfoliating scrub | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The…

Development of newer fabrics and garment construction, use of innovative materials, and incorporation of AI and Meta are changing the…

Last Sunday, 100 elephants entered Beverly Hills’ palm-lined streets, home to many Hollywood stars. No one backed away in fear,…

After its last year’s collaboration with Japan’s iconic brand Hello Kitty, Péro, a 15-year-old Indian fashion label by designer Aneeth…

“Oon mera naam hai, oon oon oon; meri kahani zara sun sun sun.” (My name in Oon, oon oon oon;…

The Prada technical team visited Inga leather work, LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries & Charmakar Development Corporation Limited) centre, Karakari…

A worker polishes the kolhapuri chappals at his shop in Chappal market in Kolhapur. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI The…

A man artisan does work on Kolhapuri at his residence in Kolhapur. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Responding to…

Spotting an international personality in Indian designer wear is not unprecedented. But it was more than just a fashion statement…

Recently, Kolhapuri chappals made global headlines when Italian luxury brand Prada released a pair of sandals that closely resembled the…

For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m., he is at his…

When Italian luxury house Prada recently unveiled its version of the Kolhapuri chappal, Indian social media was quick to react.…

What comes to mind when you think of modest clothing options in Kerala? Black abayas? Burqas? This may have been…

Rimzim Dadu with guests dressed in her designs at the launch of Rimzim Dadu store in Hyderabad | Photo Credit:…

Kolhapuri chappals are a GI-tagged product | Photo Credit: ROY CHOWDHURY A Now that the Prada-Kolhapur chappal issue has been…

In a quiet corner of Andhra Pradesh, where looms hum stories of history and heritage, the humble yet regal Kuppadam…

The most eagerly anticipated show of Paris Fashion Week landed quietly but assuredly with Jonathan Anderson’s debut for Dior Homme.…

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged…

On June 25, as India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal featured in Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan, it made headlines for…

Vogue editor Anna Wintour was widely seen as the inspiration behind “The Devil Wears Prada”, a hit 2003 novel and 2006…

Pattachitra panels @ Kunsquad Pallabi Sarangi, Priyabrata Mohapatra and Abhishek Deo might have different backgrounds (fashion and business respectively) but…

People look at the collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Centre shopping mall…

Duchess Kumari blends Indian textiles with contemporary design elements such as bows, polka dots, and pearls | Photo Credit: Special…

A chance encounter with a small, raw rendering of a khatwa appliqué, a traditional art form from Bihar and Jharkhand, at a…

Ensembles from Love by Kaveri and Sriparna Ray’s Bhomra Design Co | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A sense of déjà…

Browse. Add to cart. Pay. While this has been the common way of shopping online, a new app aims to…

Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri and the continental winners along with Telangana governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister A.…

Miss World 2025 contestants at the KIMS Hospitals and the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases as part of a medical…

The grand finale of the Miss World 2025 is set to take place on May 31 at the Hitex Convention…

Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant held at…

Miss World 2025 contestants during an event in Hyderabad. File. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Hyderabad rolled out the red…

Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant at…

(From left) Miss India Nandini Gupta with Miss Indonesia Monica Kezia Sembiring, winner of the Talent round of Miss World…

Miss World 2025 contestantsn during a charity event in Hyderabad on May 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL After…

An outfit from the monochrome collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The recently-concluded 2025 Met Gala themed on Tailored for…

Designer Roma Narsinghani’s jewels are studded with beads — emerald greens, ruby reds, and pearly whites. What makes them unique…

Demonstrating authentic kalamkari technique; Nikita Shah | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Buying a handloom textile that uses a 3,000-year-old craft…

Miss World 2025 contestants hand kits to orphaned children during a charity event in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit:…

Vir Das. File. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat Comedian Vir Das took to social media to call out film personalities…

Miss World Organisation CEO Julia Morley in an interview with The Hindu in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT…

It is not often that the dream to start one’s own venture, when still in college, comes true. For college…

Miss World 2025 contestants along with philanthropist Sudha Reddy at the Beauty with a Purpose gala in Hyderabad on Monday…

Miss England 2024 Milla Magee during the arrival at Hyderabad for Miss World 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement File…

Miss England Milla Magee | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR The allegations made by Miss England 2024 Milla Magee, in an…

Alia Bhatt attends the closing ceremony red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on…

(From left to right) Miss Martinique Aurélie Joachim, Miss Namibia Selma Kamanya, Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and Miss India Nandini…

Indian summers are predictable. But your wardrobe does not necessarily have to be. With flowy silhouettes, comfortable fabrics, vibrant colours and…

Over a decade ago, Dhan Mill compound, a former warehouse in New Delhi’s Chattarpur, reopened to the public as a…

A salad spread at Trident Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As Hyderabad, Telangana, plays host to the Miss World…

As the Miss World 2025 festival dazzles Telangana with its international glamour, the 72nd edition of the pageant has reached…

The Preloved Co store in Halasuru | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Co-founded by Bengaluru-based Mariam Begg and Meghna Khanna, the…

In Netflix’s The Royals, it is not just the palaces and politics doing the talking — it is also the…

Vino Supraja with the award | Photo Credit: special arrangement “For somebody who is from the small town of Vandavasi;…

The carpet at the Met Gala 2025 Every year, the Met Gala’s carpet goes through its iterations, metamorphosing each time…

Daily Quiz | On the Met Gala Met Gala Chair Anna Wintour, Met Gala Co-Chair Colman Domingo, and Met Gala…

The carpet at the Met Gala 2025 Every year, the Met Gala’s carpet goes through its iterations, metamorphosing each time…

Shah Rukh Khan | Photo Credit: @poojadadlani02/Instagram The stage is set for the Met Gala, one of the grandest events…

KL Rahul plans to bring in sporty detailing and a special capsule collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After Italian…

A model in a creation by Anju Modi For designer Anju Modi, every time she visits Chennai, it feels like…

There was a time when mud homes were limited to villages. Over the last few years, designers and consumers have…

There was a time when mud homes were limited to villages. Over the last few years, designers and consumers have…

A model in a creation by Anju Modi For designer Anju Modi, every time she visits Chennai, it feels like…

Somewhere between the structural symmetry and textural harmony, which define the obvious creative arch of Mumbai-based fashion designer Payal Khandwala’s…

Shah Rukh Khan | Photo Credit: @poojadadlani02/Instagram King Khan’s grand Met Gala debut is official! After months of speculation, it…

Mutualism | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Imagine transforming everyday fabrics into unusual and craft-oriented pieces through intricate textures and a…

Inside the new store | Photo Credit: S.Thiru With the unveiling of their palatial new store (at approximately 3,000 square…

Ananya Panday | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement French luxury brand Chanel on Wednesday (April 16) named Bollywood star Ananya Panday…

Late in the 1990s, luxury hotels in Chennai realised that there was a slight inflection in the tides. Although exotic…

The recently concluded fourth edition of Watches and Wonders (formerly Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), an annual fair that…

Gauravi Kumari and Vivek Sahni | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A pioneer in bottled Ayurvedic beauty, 22-year-old brand Kama Ayurveda…

Global pop icon Shakira chose a sculptural Lunar Blue Wolf Gown for her maiden performance at the Las Mujeres Ya…

All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh’s family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform with…

Last week marked 25 years of fashion weeks in India, and that would include Mumbai’s Bollywood powered Lakmé Fashion Week…

The late Dame Vivienne Westwood, the British designer who dragged punk and new-wave fashion into the mainstream in the 1970s,…

On the crossroads where street fashion meets cricket, clothing brand HUEMN has launched a collection that charts a new trend…

Kareena Kapoor arrives in Manish Malhotra costume for the Gala dinner at Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 on March 30, 2025…

In its 25th year, the Lakmé Fashion Week 2025, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) was…

Designers Zaid Khatri, Amruta Vankar, Mubbasirah Khatri, Muskan Khatri, and Shakil Ahmed during the Design Craft Presents Artisan Designers of…

Art-inspired handpainted image on a Quirkk India ensemble | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mudit and Surbhi Kanoria’s fashion brand, Quirkk…

Delhi-based fashion designer Divyam Mehta’s new collection Still Waters | Photo Credit: Special arrangement With deliberate, calculated precision, Delhi-based fashion…

Nail art has become Thiruvananthapuram’s latest fashion fix, and the trend shows no signs of fading. The city is home…

The Toda threads and jamakalam revowen showcase by FICCI FLO | Photo Credit: R Ravindran India’s rich array of crafts…

The Gwalior Fort inspired stole | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement   At Tvam Art and Design Studio, the latest line…

Much before the time of sleek, fancy lunch bags with zips and pouches, the trusty, sturdy koodais of varying sizes…

The bamboo poles stop just short of grazing the walls of the 17th century structure that, for 10 days, housed Pampa:…

Masaba Gupta | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When Masaba Gupta designed her first piece of jewellery in 2018, the world…

Gauri Khan, a GKD concept | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In April 2022, when designers Falguni and Shane Peacock launched…

Shivan and Narresh. Photo: shivanandnarresh.com The fashion brand behind Friday’s (March 7, 2025) fashion show in the tourist hotspot of…

Deepika Padukone at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025 show in Paris | Photo Credit: @deepikapadukone/Instagram Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, who…

Bengaluru-based designer Geethica Naidu’s debut collection, Pashm, is an ode to the breathtaking landscapes and rich nomadic heritage of Ladakh.…

Ananya Shanbhag, Suchitra Mattai, Adam J. Graves and Sajda Pathan pose on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at…

I know how time consuming and exhausting it can be to scroll through endless windows searching for the right outfit…

How do you like your heels? At Disobedience, they like it quirky — in steel, and engraved wood, and in…

Saris by Vidhi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The length and breadth of the country is home to a plethora…

Weaving at Rehwa | Photo Credit: Oskar Hallgrimsson On a misty February afternoon, when the mammoth Jaipur Literature Festival was…

The gamchha can be a handkerchief, scarf, towel, sheet, garment, and even a blanket. The multipurpose chequered fabric synonymous with…

The first Bershka store in Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It is official — Bershka has landed in…

Sussanne Khan unveils her flagship interior store The Charcoal Project in Hyderabad, in collaboration with Gauri Khan. | Photo Credit:…

Manish Malhotra at Dubai Fashion Week’s finale showcase | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A parade of sequins, pearls and brocades…

The weekend featured some of the 26 shows, from the country’s most established designers as well as bright new talent,…

Judging from the twelve designers who showcased their work on Day one alone, there is going to be plenty to…

Saris at Chaasmi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement If you are keen to know about the art, craft, culture and…

We are at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity where I am trying to sneak a picture of a block print…

Tourism Secretary Smita Sabharwal during an interview on Telangana hosting Miss World 2025, in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo Credit:…

In an interview to The Hindu, Varsha Bharath talks about working on ‘Bad Girl’, developing the characters, the talk surrounding…

The Dubai-inspired collection features five grand pieces, each inspired by the region’s diverse aspects The dunes, mountains, architecture, water bodies,…

Two giant white terracotta lions stand guard at the doorway. As I step in, the late afternoon sun’s rays spin…

Men in tousled hair, kohl rimmed eyes, bold jewellery, and six pack abs wander around Jaipur’s graceful old Diggi Palace…

Gaurav Jai Gupta’s work is inspired by the future. “I am not excited about the past. I am interested in…

Designs by Payal Singhal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Design has been an intrinsic part of Payal Singhal’s life, for…

When actor Keerthy Suresh was planning her wedding and brainstorming the ‘looks’ and trousseau with her stylists, Kochi-based bridal wear…

Indie slow fashion brand myKynd elevates the Kerala mundu into something more than an off white every-day piece of garment.…

An outfit from Ghazal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Blending the beauty of poetry with fashion, WeaverStory kickstarted the year…

Nestled near the riverside in Amsterdam, Iris van Herpen’s atelier is a reflection of her work in blending fashion with…

Once worn solely by dancers, the flamenco dress and its contemporary variations are now used by women in Spain for…

A few days ago, a video on Erode-based Jothi Speciality Papers — that highlighted its project crafting biodegradable mannequins —…

The Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers and Exporters Association (IFLMEA) hosted the 38th Leather Fashion Show at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.…

“There will never be another Gudda.” A sentiment expressed by all those who knew the legendary couturier Rohit Bal (fondly…

Tarun Tahiliani is a name that needs no introduction, even if you are not familiar with the fashion world. With…

As a teen, Jasna Moidu would buy clothes that were a couple of sizes bigger. “Those always felt comfortable,” says…

Sabyasachi Mukherjee says he is proof that middle class idealism can be a superpower. Twenty five years after he made…

Snapshots from Chanel’s Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture Showcase | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chanel marked its 110th year with…

At the 2024 Paris and Milan fashion weeks, the Hermès Kelly bag was a standout accessory among attendees. In Paris, Vogue…

One of the Patnulu spinners at work | Photo Credit: Chitrika On February 1 and 2, three master women spinners…

When Rahul Mishra steps into the hallowed halls of Paris Haute Couture Week on January 27, he brings with him more…

In The Maheshwar Edit, Anaka experiments with bold stripes, textures and colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Anaka Narayanan’s capsule…

Meghana Prakash | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements The next time you gift a book to a bibliophile, pair it with…

The lines between craft, art, and design are blurring now more than ever before. Artisanal techniques, once seen as the…

If trends emerging from fashion weeks held in New York, London, Milan and Paris are a yardstick, the year promises…

Each timewe packed for our annual trip to Kerala, my mother would urge me to pack a few kurtas, and…

Fashion designer Deepika Govind says her entry into the world of fashion was quite accidental. “I never planned it. I…

An earlier edition of Aakruthi Vastra | Photo Credit: V Raju The Crafts Council of Telangana will host the first…

Bead Work jewellery | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At the Dastkar Bazaar, over 110 artisans from 18 Indian states come…

A symphony of tribal art symbols from across the globe underscores fashion designer Nupur Kanoi’s recent collection — Maya. Woven…

One barely breaks a sweat while solving a quirky word search in fashion designer Arya Giri’s lookbook for her latest…

Travel Video game tourism Move over film tourism. Gamers are now flocking to locations where their favourite games are set.…

Remember saree-clad Kim and Khloe Kardashian turning heads at the extravagant Ambani wedding? And Jennifer Lopez channelling her inner Queen…

Rashi Jain | Photo Credit: RAVINDRAN R It was a pair of cufflinks in the form of a martini glass…

If you are a skincare enthusiast, chances are that K-beauty has caught your attention, given its sustained rise in popularity…

Mango fashion tycoon Isak Andic | Photo Credit: AFP The founder and owner of fashion empire Mango, Isak Andic, died…

The fabulous life of Shalini Passi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Shalini Passi is a vibe. Even when she is…

Peter England has launched The Bollywood Wedding collection, unveiled by celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Bollywood…

Visually-impaired artisans working on creating new clothes at the Little Flower Convent | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B For over…

Vessel earrings from the [Prime]al collection by Studio Renn | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For Mumbai-based jewellery brand Studio Renn,…

William Dalrymple, in his podcast Empire, remarks that by the time the British government took over the East India Company’s…

One of the pieces from the collection | Photo Credit: special arrangement In the remote villages of Tamil Nadu, under the…

The store has versatile designs that cater to Gen Z’s bold flair and timeless options for a sophisticated look |…

Artist Kanika Ranka Adani | Photo Credit: Chinmay Shah On her return to India in 2016, after pursuing a bachelor’s…

When the author of Ice Cold: A Hip-hop Jewelry History, Vikki Tobak, treads the tightrope between hip-hop music and fashion…

Khaas intends to be a sit-down restaurant focussed on catering to the India that lies North of the Vindhyas with…

Viswanathan Anand with Sai Akhil | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sai Akhil Anand sees patterns everywhere. On the road. And,…

Photographer G Venket Ram | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In previous conversations with The Hindu, celebrity photographer G Venket Ram…

Ratika Kaul | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India has always been fascinated by gold. We have worn, invested and treasured…

The assignment you have been dreading for a year is here. Couturier Rohit Bal’s obituary. He died on Diwali, November…

Nazara Collection by Arpita Mehta | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Nazara, Arpita Mehta’s latest bridal couture collection, is a tribute…

Actor Ananya Panday with designer Rohit Bal on the ramp during the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week, in New…

(Left to right) Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav sporting Qua’s pre-fall collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement…

Rohit Bal. Photo: Special Arrangement Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and…

Bound for Mumbai from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, when Chennai-based fashion designer Kaveri Lalchand speaks about her eponymous…

People throng Ranganathan Street, T.Nagar. ahead of Deepavali on Sunday | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M At 11 am on Saturday,…

Sawai Padmanabh Singh is not an easy man to catch. Yes, the 26-year-old titular maharaja of Jaipur (Pacho to his…

The sari, with its folds and layers, holds more than just fabric; it preserves the stories of generations and skills…

When the iconic Jimmy Choo decided to step beyond shoes and into the world of fragrances, they wanted to capture…

A fashion showcase by Anavila Misra at the Chettinad Heritage Festival. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In early October, famed…

A fashion showcase by Anavila Misra at the Chettinad Heritage Festiva | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In early October, famed…

As we walk into Gaurav Mehta’s store in Jaipur, located within the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, we expect a large, swanky…

A craftsman displays a fabric with batik design in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A team of young, accomplished…