There are designers who absolutely love the spotlight, much like the Rohit Bal & Donatella Versaces of the world, and then there are those who shun it almost completely, the designer in mind while penning this is a fine crossbreed between the two. Sabysachi Mukherjee: Also known as the ‘Magician’ of the designer world. Not…
Mastani’s fitoor and bollywood fashion…!! There are very few movies these days which catch your eye when you see the promos. ‘Fitoor’ was one such movie which made me feel a little fuzzy on the inside. Could it be due to the intense dialogue delivery by the brooding ARK or the oh-so-beautiful Kashmir locations? So, of…
India has seen a major change in the past few years. Our political leaders want the country to be as advanced and modern as the other flourishing countries, but at the same time encourage the youth to believe in our Indian Ancestry and promote not only our culture but also our age old form of…
Fashion has become a necessity for celebrities, as their every outfit is looked upon, frowned over or appreciated. ‘Come-on now for pete’s sake, allow us also to let our hair down for once without watching every little detail?’, must be a common a thought for all the celebs, but alas this request is hardly ever…
Bags these days are found everywhere. The shop racks are overflowing with the varieties that are available to us. But are all bags and all brands equal? Fashion brands like MK (Michael Kors), Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Spade produce bags based on short term fashion trends. They usually focus on what’s in right now, the designs,…
We all know Fashion has no boundaries. With their creations, designers can reach out to millions world over. Promoting and showcasing your own country’s heritage is not something everyone gets to do. But our own cityite Shilpa Reddy does it with equal measure of penchant and aplomb. Shilpa has donned various roles over the course…
Anybody with an octogenarian grandmother must have heard this anecdote a countless times that how the ‘zari’ and ‘brocade’ sarees were made of so pure and original silver/gold during their time. I was no exception! I remember rummaging through my Nani’s (maternal grandmother’s) closet when I was a teenager in order to find some nice…
Braided hair, flowy gown and chunky jewelry… Yes, we are talking about the fashionable ladies of the most watched HBO hit series, Game of Thrones (GoT), which is a medieval fantasy epic drama. It’s not just the story and the location which has gotten people addicted to the series but also the fashionable young women…
Just the way marigold (genda phool) is known for its auspicious presence, the same can be said for the ‘Gota’ work which is considered auspicious but at the same time is trendy and one of the most favored and popular forms of lace work. Gota work is a form of embroidery originating from the land…
India is a country with myriad religion, culture and their influences. Because India has so many diversified influences, it stands out in terms of historicism, arts, culture and heritage. Every state has something unique to offer in the department of arts & culture and one such art offering is “Kalamkari” which in its name itself…