Category: Lifestyle Fashion

Last month, Maison Christian Louboutin made a splash with “Paris is Louboutining,” a synchronised swimming spectacle at the Piscine Molitor,…

In tandem with Navaratri and Durga Puja, a different festivity unfolded in Delhi: the latest edition of Lakmé Fashion Week…

Keshav and Bina Rao of Creative Bee show a prototype of a lifestyle accessory made with water hyacinth fibres |…

Natural-dyed silk sari with over 4,000 colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As it completes 100 years in the business,…

The Allium lehenga set with cape | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hyderabad-based design house Mishru is best known for its…

Hello Kitty is not a cat, she was born in the suburbs in London and her hobbies include baking cookies…

A virtual reality headset that showcases Biskit, Adyar’s collection while also allowing shoppers to take a look at their simulated…

The Barbie Signature Diwali doll | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT There is a new Barbie in town and she is…

Ilkal sarees worn by women in North Karnataka | Photo Credit: Navaldeep Thareja “You are not a Bharwad if you…

In the run up to Navratri and all the golu-hopping set to commence, Karpagam K is busy at work, fashioning potlis or…

South Korean Choi Soon-hwa, 81-year-old, poses after winning the best dress award for the 2024 Miss Universe Korea in Seoul,…

Ask any millennial about the time they spent on Tinkle comics. Just the mention of Shikari Shambu, Kalia the crow,…

Neesha Amrish with the stole that is now available at the Van Gogh Museum shop | Photo Credit: RAVINDRAN R…

A collection by Divya Seth | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A paean to the heritage textile crafts of India, the…

Manish Malhotra poses against the backdrop of Harrods in London | Photo Credit: Special arrangement India’s fashion industry has officially…

A sari from the Garland collection Sanjay Garg is no stranger to Koyambedu flower market. It is a place he…

Rhea Singha after she was crowned as the Miss Universe India 2024, in Jaipur, Sunday night, Sept. 22, 2024. |…

Just as the northern hemisphere starts the wardrobe transition from summer to fall, runway shows in the world’s fashion capitals…

Fehroza ’24 flaunts high-grade crystals, pearls and mukaish work, alongside signature mirror and gota detailing | Photo Credit: Special arrangement…

New Delhi’s DLF Emporio Mall, synonymous with top-tier luxury brands, is now home to Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller’s first boutique…

Yuvraj Singh at the new store | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Former Indian international cricketer Yuvraj Singh is a busy…

Adithi Ganeshan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For 23-year-old Adithi Ganeshan, inspiration is rooted in heritage and tradition.  “It could…

“Hair wash, massage and eyebrows,” instructs Mary Lee, speaking to her assistant. Immediately, products are plucked off shelves, the air…

Koodai totes | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Shop for a curated range of handlooms and handcrafted products at the second…

Suneet Varma | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Sara Ali Khan in an embroidered corset and skirt from the collection…

In 1951, MS Subbulakshmi made her way to Nalli Silks with a blue thread in hand, hoping to have a…

In its fifth edition, Geneva Watch Days (GWD) has come a long way from August 2020 when it was launched…

Still from ‘Emily in Paris’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement So obviously Emily in Parisis not a deep and meaningful…

Tod’s aproached designer Rahul Mishra (right) for a collaboration in 2017 | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The story of the…

In 2022, Balenciaga collaborated with Lay’s to create bags that looked like packets of chips. These debuted on the hallowed…

Inside Rahul MIshra’s store in Hyderabad Designer Rahul Mishra’s first store in Hyderabad is a reflection of his artistic vision.…

When clothing brand My Designation launched their Onakkodi box, they did not anticipate the response. Though their merchandise — t-shirts,…

In its fifth edition, Geneva Watch Days (GWD) has come a long way from August 2020 when it was launched…

A Rouka sari | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kerala quirky Rouka by Sreejith’s collection of Kerala handloom saris for Onam…

Designer duo Abraham and Thakore need no introduction; known as masters of minimalism, the OG designers David Abraham and Rakesh…

A necklace from Anu Merton | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Nearly five months since its first pop-up in Chennai, jewellery…

Tamil Nadu’s temple saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The sari (also spelt as saree) has a chequered history. While…

Devika Arora will be bringing her collection of statement rings, neckpieces, and bracelets | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement If you…

The exhibition will showcase sustainable products | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India HandMade Collective (IHMC) is having a Natural-Dye Handmade…

Annie Titus Mammen prefers to maintain a low profile. To the extent that the fashion designer from Chennai launched her…

A weaver at work at a Kanjeevaram weaving unit established by textile designer Gaurang Shah in Hyderabad | Photo Credit:…

The jamdani process in the looms in Srikakulam is intricate and meticulous | Photo Credit: Sangeetha Devi Dundoo Jyothi and…

In 2018, when Deepika Padukone wore two saris from label Advaya for her wedding, it put the Bengaluru-based brand under…

Pieces from the Anamika Khanna H&M collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For Anamika Khanna, when it comes to style,…

Atlantis The Royal hotel, Dubai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement No one does larger than life like Dubai. It is…

Models wear designs by Ekaya Banaras and Dareaab by Sonia K Mahajan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Come wedding season…

According to a 2019 UN report, it takes close to 7,500 litres of water to create one pair of jeans.…

Ever since she stopped dyeing her hair more than a year back, waiting for the messy grey to grow into…

It takes a village, and then some, to craft Tilla’s Kabira and Rosa jackets. The one-of-a-kind pieces feature thread and…

Eleven years ago, when Amit Aggarwal delivered his first bridal order, it was black and fashioned from polymer chips. On…

Sarees by Tarini | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Every corner of the country has a unique weave and a story…

If the Olympics is one of the world’s biggest sporting events, its opening ceremony is its crowning glory. The 2024…

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M special edition  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement We recently got exclusive face time with the…

If the Olympics is one of the world’s biggest sporting events, its opening ceremony is its crowning glory. The 2024…

A creation by Ba No Batwo, Aurangbad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With a mix of established ‘repeat players’ and…

At a watch-making workshop by Madras Watch Collectors Group | Photo Credit: Jayakumar Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) began its first…

Sure, they call it the City of Light. But Paris is also the City of Fashion, one of the most…

At Púbol castle, where Gala Dalí spent the later part of her life, a new fashion exhibition sheds light on…

In Púbol, north of Barcelona, a castle sits atop a hill. With vines sinuously wrapped around its brick walls and…

Rubber Pebbel Skirt made with repurposed discarded tyre tubes. Embellished with koin textile created at studio (left) and the beam…

Women participating in the Handloom Sari Walk on the beach road in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: V RAJU Visakhapatnam is…

Sagarika Ghatge in Bengaluru, along with one of her hand painted saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor Sagarika Ghatge…

Designers Sunaina (in green), Swati (centre, off white) with models who sport saris from their ‘Varanasi to Versailles’ collection |…

Radhika Merchant in a phool dupatta by Floral Art | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hours before Radhika Merchant’s haldi ceremony, a…

Sobhita Dhulipala at Qbik’s first flagship store in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Qbik, the Delhi-headquartered fashion label founded…

At Savana, they are serious about trends. From dramatic bows and Coquette core to K-Pop and Bridgerton, if it is…

A model uses the Dyson Airstrait | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The launch of Dyson’s Airstrait in India feels like…

Watch: Women artisans in Lucknow keep Chikankari embroidery alive

Thamires Pontes’ tenable seaweed textile fibre | Photo Credit: Ryan Galvao Thamires Pontes has configured how to turn seaweed into…

Aishu Ajith from Thiruvananthapuram who took inspiration from Aishwarya Rai | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B Although everyone from the city…

Imagine the possibility of designing the look of a character that is supposedly the oldest man alive. When director Nag…

Six mobile food banks have been set up in the slums of Ejipura, an orphanage and old age home in…

Diljit Dosanjh ropes in couturier Raghavendra Rathore to design his outfits for Dil-luminati North America tour When Punjabi musician-actor Diljit Dosanjh…

In March this year, Lubaina Sheerazi did a polar plunge. Organised by Antarctica21, the fly-cruise expedition to Antarctica had experts…

While it is tough to get a word in edgewise when Sabato De Sarno’s micro shorts at Gucci and Alessandro…

For male French politicians, fashion writers say, a simple uniform has become dominant: a navy blue suit — fitted and…

Narendra Kumar Ahmed’s bio on Instagram reads ‘Story Tailor’. Whether it is a new label he launches or a fashion…

At Bhagya Sivaraman’s home studio, she sits surrounded by art — her black line drawings on white paper cover the…

A Geographical Indication (GI) tag 15 years ago have placed chikankari embroidery in and around Lucknow today. Earlier this year,…

Amama is know for its big statement jewellery Loud, edgy, dramatic — jewellery today resembles art in a gallery. Driven…

Ruby red seeds of the Coral Wood tree (manjadikkuru) collected from the damp earth transform into standout neckpieces. A pair…

“A designer always writes a story through their creations, drawing from a lifetime of experiences,” says Deepika Khatri, a freelance…

It is a warm day in the Chirang district of Bongaigaon, a two-hour drive from Guwahati, Assam. We are at…

From stables to the power corridors of fashion, Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of Womenswear Design, has had quite a journey.…

M Giri Babu, a farmer-activist looks at the designs on kora | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Sonthanga (meaning ‘On…

Uorfi Javed is a mischief maker. And she is not apologetic about it. This is her new role in the…

Kani Kusruti with the All We Imagine As Light team at the 77th Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals…

Sagarika Ghatge in Bengaluru, along with one of her hand painted saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor Sagarika Ghatge…

The Kritikala store at Shaikpet, Hyderabad, is the face of a collective of enterprising women who design garments and products…

Fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi at the red carpet of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024. | Photo…

Designers David Abraham, Rakesh Thakore and Kevin Nigli have a new address for their handcrafted apparel and home brand Abraham…

Recently, Georges Kern, the CEO of one of the most-revered watch brands in the world, Breitling, was in India. A…

Alia Bhatt attends the Gucci Cruise 2025 Fashion Show at Tate Modern on May 13, 2024 in London, England |…

The first drop comprises pure tissue, chanderi chikan kurtis for women and chikankari kurta sets for men | Photo Credit:…

Alia Bhatt, Isha Ambani, Natasha Poonawalla at the Met Gala 2024 A bevy of celebrities descended upon the red carpet…

Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s look from the Met Gala 2024, at the Metropolitan Museum Art in New York | Photo Credit: sabyasachiofficial/Instagram…

Kylie Jenner attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May…

Shakira attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’…

Sauntering through the hallways of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the way to cocktails, James Corden spread his arms…

The world’s first jeans made of discarded cigarette butts as part of the Lee Cooper Eco Collection  | Photo Credit:…

The new retail space has been designed by Paris-based architecture and interior design firm, RDAI | Photo Credit: Six Ways…

Motherland’s cricket collection, which is inspired by the cricket fashion of the 1970s, embraces nostalgia with whites, off-whites and deep…

Fashion designer Mac Duggal | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The fashion industry in India is on the brink of a…

With every print she creates, architect-turned-designer Anjali Ashok tells a story. “I am not just selling a piece of clothing.…

Azure brings to life the colour spectrum of the ocean and the skies | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The metaphorical…

“It’s pronounced ‘along’. Because clothes are always with you,” says Chennai-based Nithya Prakas of her just- launched label Alonge. “We…

Horology enthusiasts were looking forward to this year’s edition of Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The fair was bigger in…

Love Me Twice’s second store was opened at Bengaluru recently | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “You feel good when you shop,”…

Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC in titanium ($529,000) and platinum ($546,000), limited to 20 pieces. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Earlier…

Designer Ashita Singhal poses with her weavers at the Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 at Jio World Convention centre…

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, centre, acknowledges the applause of the audience after presenting the Roberto Cavalli men’s Spring-Summer 2015…

Peak season: In a week, many biryani kitchens will function non-stop leading up to the April 19 Lok Sabha election.…

Snapshots of the newly launched VR and AR-enabled digital store It is Saturday night and a party is underway at…

Outfits from Verandah’s Anjuna collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a major win for Indian luxury fashion, popular resort…

Designer Urvashi Kaur with celebrities and models during her show at Lakme Fashion Week 2024 at Jio World Convention centre…

A bag from The Good Felt X Jaggery Bags collab | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Late last month, as industry…

Hanut Singh, 51, is just back from a trip to Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. “I can’t even begin to tell…

Archana Rao (centre) with models showcasing her creations at Lakme Fashion Week 2024 | Photo Credit: FDCI x Lakme Fashion…

Purses, jewellery and accessories that will be displayed at Collage | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Collage, Chennai’s multi-dimensional fashion and…

As Mumbai’s fashion commentators, couturiers and creators came together last week at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI, we saw stalwarts…

garments from Moonray’s spring-summer collection Equilibrium | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Inspired by Nature, Moonray’s spring-summer collection, Equilibrium, envelops traditional crafts and dyeing techniques…

The latest capsule collection, IRO, comprises 18 saris in silk and organza | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Just in time…

Archana Kochhar at the 71st Miss World pageant at Jio Convention Center, Mumbai on March 9 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement…

Watch | Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani on his new book ‘Journey to India Modern’ The conversation between Rosella Stephen, Editor,…

A preview of Gaurang Shah’s Lakme Fashion Week 2024 springs-summer collection Gulal, in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A…

On February 27, at Paris Fashion Week, Dior went back to the 60s. But instead of leaning into its ‘swinging’…

As a collector of ikat saris, I have a defining memory of the weave. An exquisite cotton ikat sari woven by Pitabas Meher, whose…

Executives from the House of Pernod Ricard India, along with whisky connoisseur Zoran B and host Kubra Sait, at the…

You can drink high in Rio and you can drink low, and I did both, and in-between too. The promenade…

For the Estée Lauder X Sabyasachi collaboration, the couturier curated the shades by drawing on individual threads from his aesthetic At…

ACP Bhawani Singh is back in Anuja Chauhan’s latest whodunit-romance, The Fast and the Dead (Harper Collins). There was serendipity in his…

Bottomless scrolling on Instagram or TikTok for perfection also perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards | Photo Credit: Getty Images Social media…

Shubhika Sharma has five cats — two in her office and three at home. And they served as inspiration for…

Students of the Department of Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories, NIFT, Hyderabad, who executed the wall art project | Photo Credit:…

Once upon a time, in the 17th century, the governor of Malabar wrote a botanical treatise. Hortus Malabaricus (Garden of…

Once upon a time, in the 17th century, the governor of Malabar wrote a botanical treatise. Hortus Malabaricus (Garden of…

The bomber jacket designed for Puma | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sportswear brand Puma gets an Indian makeover with varied…

You can drink high in Rio and you can drink low, and I did both, and in-between too. The promenade…

Diipa Büller Khosla is busy deciding where to lunch. She loves a good South Indian meal. And, filter coffee. Savya…

Ashish Soni | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Designer Ashish Soni says as a designer, he is all for inclusivity and…

JJ Valaya with show stopper Mrunal Thakur and Jim Sarabh | Photo Credit: Special arrangements At the exclusive preview of…

Like smartphones, smartwatches too have caught the attention of Indian users. A smartwatch serves two basic purposes: it keeps track…

Model walking on the ramp at Asia’s largest leather fashion show ‘India International Leather Fair (IILF)‘ in Chennai at the…

Nila Jaipur will exhibit at Nayaab Edit | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement  Wall art/tapestries by Morii Design | Photo Credit:…

The conversation between Rosella Stephen and one of India’s foremost fashion designers, Tarun Tahiliani, began with a mention of his…

Nandita Mahtani presents ‘Reflect’ with Karan Johar as showstopper I Celebrating 20 years in fashion (3) Armed with 20 years…

India’s olfactory palette, owing to its diverse flora, has championed the art of distilling scents, fondly known as attars. It…

Gauravi Kumari and Claire Deroo with the artisans of PDKF | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Gauravi Kumari from the erstwhile…

Jessica Chastain attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California | Photo Credit: AUDE GUERRUCCI Television’s top stars…

Pre-pleated saris at the Madras Ironing Company | Photo Credit: SRINATH M It takes my mother less than 10 minutes…

J Satyanarayan (extreme right) at Sudha Chats | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN If you take a walk on Berlie Street after…

“This one is a conversation starter,” says Vinaya Gupta. Pushing her wavy burgundy hair back, she reveals a delicate pair…

Jane Birkin poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘Jane By Charlotte’ at the 74th international film…

The story so far: Three U.S.-based designers and artists on July 11 filed a lawsuit against Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein,…

Smartwatch | Photo Credit: Akshaya Ganesh@Chennai Someone once said, “Style is nothing but a reflection of the collective vanity of…

Stories and anecdotes scatter themselves in the folds of textiles, saris, made-ups, and fabrics at the Craft Council of India’s…

Apart from the famous ‘cat eye’ frame, Ms. Schinasi had patented many inventions throughout her career and produced documentaries too,…

Less is more, but nothing is still nothing. Stylist Louw Kotze repurposes a Donatella Versace quote to describe Tarun Tahiliani,…

An Uppada weave from Madhurya Creations | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement We have heard of sari revival projects that encourage…

A model showcases a sari by Blue Lotus | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Handwoven and handspun khadi garments as well…

Hyderabad-based textile designer Gaurang Shah’s Whispers of the Loom showcased a wide range of handlooms from different pockets of India,…

The Hindu Archival Exhibit The year is 1949. Crowds swell outside The Hindu’s office on Mount Road on a hot…

Outfits from Label Erode’s debit collection, jimikkalam | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Once a prominent decor artefact, the tightly knit…

From Seamstress’ kitsch collection that is a bright dash of colour | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The default Onam palette…

Sobhita Dhulipala in ‘Made in Heaven’ Chandni Chowk, Santa Cruz’s markets and Indian couture houses: Bhawna Sharma has scoured them…

A snapshot of the Mehrauli store | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It is said, that after working for 10 years,…

When Sabyasachi Mukherjee sets the stage, nobody dares step out of line. Not the 250-odd guests attending his high jewellery…

As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to stock your…

Fashion has long been considered peak cultural currency. Whether you were enamoured by the feminine charms of balletcore or cosplayed…

Paola Manfredi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chikankari’s origins remain mysterious, even though the embroidery is synonymous with the city…

This year’s greatest fashion moment took place at the ancient Pont Neuf bridge — which arcs gently over the Seine…

Manufacturing unit of Walkaroo footwear at Malumichampatti | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M “Start walking,” says V Noushad, founder and managing…

Recycled turbans turn couture, courtesy designer Pavneet Kaur who is one of the 10 finalists at the Redress Design Award…

At the peak of the pandemic, when the larger Geneva watch fair, Watches and Wonders, missed its turn to hold…

Anaar for Kish Jeane’s collection  | Photo Credit: Sam J. Photos The debut of India’s luxury footwear brand Anaar at…

Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil at the launch of S&N store in Chandigarh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian…

Despite winning the sixth edition of NEXA Presents The Spotlight (a programme that gives young fashion designers a platform to…

Tanya Biswas (left) with sister Sujata | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When sisters Sujata and Tanya Biswas decided to kickstart…

 (Clockwise from top left) Air India’s air hostesses; sari-clad scientists; air hostesses welcoming guests; a 1950s ad for a ‘modern’…

In a corner of The Aguad, Goa, stands a black velvet female mannequin, on which is draped a metallic bikini-armour…

As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to stock your…

In the lush, foliage-adorned oasis of Amethyst, a café-cum-boutique nestled in the heart of Chennai, a fashion symphony unfolded.  Fashion…

Helen Mirren walks the runway during the ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth’ show as part of the…

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau walks the runway during ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth’ show as part of Paris Fashion…

Visitors checking out different products at the artisans’ mela, Hazaar Bazaar, held at Christ university, Bannerghatta Road campus, Bengaluru, from…

Closed setting polki necklaces from 1 Unique Jewellers | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At the India Jewellery Show, an exclusive…

A few weeks ago, Scuderia Ferrari’s racer, Carlos Sainz, won the Grand Prix 2023 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in…

The venue The new Pragati Maidan — with its red sandstone plazas and giant stone-and-glass constructions set amid fountains and…

Designs from Samhita’s first collection  | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Woven intricately with the history of India’s freedom movement, khadi’s…

Traditional Lambadi hand embroidery consists of a repertoire of 42 embroidery stitches | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement If you have…

A model sports a design from Icons The Era | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Designer Ridhi Mehra’s store on the…

A pillar here, an elaborately carved door there, trellised balconies and stone carvings offer tantalising glimpses of what it must…

Biologique Recherche’s first flagship Ambassade in India | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The cloying scent of my drugstore moisturising lotion…

At Ensemble India’s fashion show | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Interiors of the store | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Under…

Pre-owned, and hand-me-down clothes help consumers make informed and ethical choices about how they consume clothes | Photo Credit: Getty…

Earlier this year, New York-based designer Bibhu Mohapatra styled his models in cashmere stoles for his FW’23 collection at the…

Models pose at Escaped closet, a thrift store at Velacherry, Chennai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran Finding its…

Clients getting their Deepavali looks customised | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement If you are under the impression that the immaculate…

Tailors working on festive clothes | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan As the pre-deepavali rains bring a welcome change from the…