July 13, 2017
Three Trending styles that defy fashion dictates
While, fashion for most is to remain trendy and show off the latest from the couture collections or the prêt lines, thankfully for some it is the most visual form of self-expression. Holding the hands of those, who wish not to remain subscribers to the dictates of the trends, fashion has, over centuries defied the rules. […]
July 13, 2017
WEDDING WOWS!
The New-age monsoon bride dares to be different and opting for unconventional styles this season, says Sushmita Biswas It’s not just the season for drizzles and downpour but also the season for Big Fat weddings. The fashion arena is looking exciting with designers turning fiercely experimental redefining bridal lehengas and saris. And never mind the […]
June 15, 2017
Responsible Brands working with Artisans directly for Holistic Development
The buzz-word today is ‘handcrafted’, be it for the government agenda of ‘Make in India’ to pop-up stores mushrooming in the cloud. The country is looking inside for inspiration. We are finally taking pride in our crafted treasures and flaunting them as well. Today’s woken-up-at-last consumers are responsible buyers, who consciously opt for indigenous products […]
June 10, 2017
KIDS LIKE IT HAUTE
Designer wear for kids is the latest buzzword in the fashion circuit, says Sushmita Biswas Move over girlie bows and oh-so-pink dresses for girls and dull blue T-shirts for boys. No, we kid you not. Children’s fashion just got a huge leg up with fashion designers clearly pulling out all the stops to cater to […]
May 13, 2017
Revolt to Ramp & Retail: The Story of India’s Blue Gold
100 years ago on 15 April 1917, the official revolt against the forceful Indigo Cultivation was spear-headed by Gandhiji at Champaran, in Bihar. There, he initiated his first Satyagraha and the rest is history. What perhaps went untold was that the Blue Revolt was initiated earlier in Bengal where the cultivation started in 1777.In 1859, Dinabandhu Mitra’s revolutionary play ‘Nil Darpan’ calls Indigo as the […]
May 10, 2017
From saris to crop tops, the sheer dressing is one of summer’s hottest trend
How hot are you today? For fashion-forward women, sheer dressing in summer is the hottest trend to fall-back on. From ruling the runways to the red carpet, sheer dressing is a guaranteed head-turner. Though seen as a fashion risk, it hasn’t stopped fearless-female celebrities (remember Marilyn Monroe’s revealing faux-nude dress in the movie Some Like It […]
April 13, 2017
The Fashionable Come-back of the Magical Six-Yards
The six-yards magic has cast its spell from the Swadeshi Movement to the #100sareepact. The Indian saree can be traced back to 2800 – 1800 BC, during the Indus Valley Civilization. Its fairy-tale stands unparalleled in appeal and variety. A classic by itself, the saree can be dressed up or down to suit all occasions. It […]
April 10, 2017
Dressed for the Destination
Wondering what to pack for your upcoming vacation? So whether you plan to go to Bali or Bora Bora, Goa or Greece, fashion designers have made sure that there’s plenty to take your pick from their resort-ready clothes.
March 08, 2017
Kantha: From Women Empowerment to Crafting a Niche Presence at Catwalks
The journey of Kantha from empowering women financially to making it on ramps. Read on to know how Kantha has become an inspiration for well known designers.
March 03, 2017
Rocking the Runway
The recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 in Mumbai (Feb 1 to 5) had something for everyone. Brace yourself for eye-poppers for the look-book for the season. Read on to know more…
February 09, 2017
Designed to Dazzle
Stylefile 2017, a heady cocktail of designers and fashion conscious buyers, is back with its spring-summer 2017 collection – this time much bigger. Read on to know more…
February 08, 2017
From There to Here: Five Trends of SS-17 that Indian Designers Adopted
Riding the waves of ‘see now-buy now’, fashion makers are maneuvering towards prêt line. This certainly brings hope to millions of fashion enthusiasts. Read on to know more…