Although wedding-guest inspiration isn’t particularly hard to come by (the Internet is chock-full of celebrity looks, bludgeoning their way to the top of countless versions of these lists), it is hard to separate the really worthy ones from their meh-looking counterparts. However, if there’s one celebrity who seems to nail her looks and manages to […]
The two cornerstones of Indian bridal couture – the lehenga and the saree – have been undergoing periodic makeovers to suit the evolving needs of its wearer. So speedy is this evolution that even outfits of the early aughts start seeming antediluvian when compared to the designs of today. Sarees have become saree gowns – […]
The first joint fashion show hosted by FDCI and Lakmé Fashion Week was a breath of fresh air. There was a slight departure from making quintessential Indian silhouettes the hero this season. Designers looked toward comfort – clearly a byproduct of having spent a year in isolation wearing the softest t-shirts, the roomiest separates, and […]
For FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week’s first-ever phygital show, Anamika Khanna dressed her models in a collection she calls, “Timeless”. But, look closely, and you’ll be convinced that these designs are, in fact, a silent nod to how Indian couture will look in the future. It is almost as if you are looking at these […]
Centre, Magenta Embroidered Lehenga Set, Rs. 116,000; From left to right: Mint Green Embroidered Kurta Set, Rs. 156,000; Pink Mirror Embellished Lehenga Set, Rs. 72,000; Icy Blue Silk Organza Lehenga Set, Rs. 124,000; Yellow Floral Embellished Lehenga Set, Rs. 112,000; Pink Floral Embroidered Lehenga Set, Rs. 156,000; Red Floral Appliqué Saree, Rs. 92,400 It feels slightly daring to even […]
The saree is undoubtedly the best outfit for a woman. There, I said it. But before you roll eyes at me or subject me to vitriolic comments that stem from (and rightfully so) the dislike of atavistic traditions that should have been nipped in the patriarchal bud, hear me out. I like the saree because […]
(Interviews transcribed by Utkarsha Dasare) Ask any bride, and she will tell you that shopping for her wedding clothes is a difficult job even when a deadly virus isn’t breathing down everyone’s necks. But combine it with the stress of planning a wedding with not more than 50 people in tow, making sure there’s social distancing, […]
Clockwise from top: Pankaj & Nidhi, Saaksha & Kinni, Mishru, Rimzim Dadu Seeing our favourite designers drop new releases on Instagram, or watching them showcase magnificent outfits via live streaming on their social media or arduously produced fashion films, is not nearly the same as seeing them on the runway. Any usual fashion-week attendee will […]
I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to remember the time when spending a Saturday night at home with friends having a house party was a choice made by our adulting selves. With workspace and ‘chilling’ space melting into one big blob of same, it’s become increasingly difficult to choose what to wear […]
Try as you might, but it takes sort-of an indomitable will for a trend-savant person to eschew the allure of diaphanous organza sarees. The pearl-like sheen, coupled with the vintage vibe lends it a feel that is not far off from the proverbial Maharani Gayatri Devi signature look – regal and sophisticated. If you are […]
