Call it a lehenga amplifier if you will, but your blouse serves a serious role in complementing your favorite traditional silhouette. Once viewed as the backup dancer to lehenga’s main act, blouses have made their way into the mainstream spotlight after decades. The 2024 update to this ethnic staple makes way for show-stopping designs-think plunging […]
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 […]
Thanks to the pandemic (and now for the untimely heatwave) the need to wear cumbersome clothes – regardless of how dressy they are – has been displaced by the need to spend all of our time in billowy outfits that guarantee both comfort and a constant supply of air. If social media is any proof, […]
Call them classics, must-haves, timeless, celebrity-inspired, or whatever, but the glory of traditional jewellery is known to many. They make or break the look, making it imperative to choose one wisely. It can be paired with numerous styles – fusion sarees, contemporary lehengas; Or our good old banarasi silk sarees or zardozi embroidered kurta sets. […]
Countless brides-to-be who were looking forward to their big day were met with a rather unusual twist earlier this year. Their plans of walking down the aisle were thwarted by the unwarranted appearance of Covid-19, making them postpone their special day indefinitely. All imaginative plans of the big-fat-wedding were rather taken over by what-to-do-next checklists. […]
Of all the designers who have established their aesthetic standpoint over time, only a few of them have really stepped up their own game. A prime exhibit, Amit Aggarwal, whose collections have surpassed his former ones with bigger (and better) structures, metallic nuances, and of course, his signature drapes. It’s mind-boggling to know all that […]
The phrase a big fat Indian wedding has probably been made famous by Bollywood movies. In a country where movies and celebs are not only seen as entertainers but also forecasters of what our wardrobe will look like, it is not surprising that most women want to emulate their wedding looks, inspired by the grandeur […]
Today marks the beginning of the much-awaited month of Ramadan. While our days now may pass differently than we expected (all thanks to the pandemic), we are still as excited to look forward to our daily activities. Eid al-Fitr – a festival synonymous with peace, love AND delicious food is also an event in itself […]
Sure, the temperatures may not be hot enough for you to call it an Indian summer yet, but, if you’re anything like me and the slight change in weather is warranting some edits to your wardrobe, then, you’ve come to the right place to seek advice on how to replace your turtlenecks and thick sweatshirts […]
Armaan Jain’s wedding week was a celebrity soiree, period! Those are the perks that you get by calling Kareena Kapoor-Khan and Karisma Kapoor your cousins. Even though his last name says Jain, his wedding festivities were undeniably ‘Kapoor’ – with flamboyant decor, vibrant outfits and, of course, presence of A-list wedding guests. Let us take […]
