Being a millennial, I can almost vouch that there has never been a more interesting time in Bollywood than the 90s when it comes to fashion. The impetus was about creating a modern look that was deep-rooted in Indian sensibilities. Decade-defining movies such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil Toh Pagal […]
Bollywood loves to stay doused in glamor, and their weddings are a prime example. As seen in every celebrity wedding, the hotshot personalities share an everlasting bond with designer lehengas. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s intimate wedding in Italy back in 2017 brought new waves of fashion trends in Indian weddings. Since then, every time […]
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 […]
While India is home to some of the finest woven textiles, one remarkable fabric that has stood the test of time is chanderi. What’s so great about chanderi, you ask? The fabric is unique for three reasons — it’s luxurious, has a unique sheer quality, and is also the only Indian fabric that shimmers because the […]
Back when I was studying Fashion Imaging and Styling, I had the fortune of briefly meeting Rahul Mishra before he went up on the stage to deliver a lecture on sustainability in fashion, a subject that hits home with the designer and a fact you know is true, especially after finding material evidence of it […]
