JJ Valaya is commemorating three decades in the fashion industry this year. The eponymous designer’s new collection not only commemorated the occasion, but also introduced JJV, a new bridge-to-luxury brand. JJ Valaya’s latest collection had a futuristic sense with traditional elegance thanks to monochrome, graphic motifs, and elegant silhouettes. The luxury occasion wear brand’s take […]
On Wednesday, designer Samant Chauhan presented his ‘Winter Rain’ collection at the collaborative Fashion Design Council of India x Lakmé Fashion Week, which included icy metallics and intricate detailing to tell a beautiful yet melancholy story. This season, Chauhan’s immersive collection created a world of permanent winter inhabited by eleven women in regal gowns. Using […]
On the first day of the Fashion Design Council of India x Lakmé Fashion Week, Alpana Neeraj showed a refined womenswear collection that contrasted soft, sheer textiles with formal motifs and geometric structures. The collection brought to mind the idea of ‘modern ethereal’ with structured bodices paired with sheer skirts and soft hues mixed with […]
On the first day of the Fashion Design Council of India x Lakmé Fashion Week on Wednesday, brands Rara Avis and Shruti Sancheti displayed colourful takes on femininity for their joint showcase, each showcasing their own take on womenswear. Rara Avis by Sonal Verma debuted the ‘Hodophilic’ ready-to-wear collection, which started with rainbow stripes on […]
Vaishali Shadangule presented her latest ready-to-wear collection, ‘Srauta,’ on February 25 as part of the official Milan Fashion Week calendar at Milan’s historic Palazzo Durini. According to Vogue India, Shadangule’s eponymous brand Vaishali S’ Milan showcase on Friday was a historic moment for both Milan Fashion Week and the designer herself, as Shadangule was the […]
Mindful fashion label MoonRay ought to be on your radar. Steeped in craft, the ready-to-wear and made-to-order dresses, blouses, shoes, jewellery, and bags come with an extra touch of kindness—50 percent of the profits go towards children’s education and animal welfare. Available at moonray.in
Using regenerated fabrics such as Tencel, Cupro, Bemberg, and recycled polyester, Mumbai-based label Advait by Advaitha Ravishankar makes a colourful point. The designer paints the artworks himself, and then digitally prints them onto cotton that is made by local weaving clusters, using non-toxic AZO-free dyes. The Spring 2022 collection is inspired by actor Emily Cooper and […]
The fanny packs, totes, and multi- functional bags—that also work as pillows for the frequent traveller—are crafted from up-cycled fabrics in vivid hues. Each design is a playful (and artful) take on style, to say the least.Available at tokike.com
Swachhata Pukare has partnered with Naturecraft to develop a new way to make sarees out of water hyacinths, with the goal of producing a preliminary lot of 1,000 sarees and creating jobs. According to the Press Trust of India, Naturecraft is likely to go on sale in June or July this year. The NGOs want […]
Inspired by the graceful Phulkari, Aab’s journey originated in the vibrant culture of Punjab. In the fluidity of rivers that nourish life and living along their way, Aab found a flow. The brand breathes new life into hand embroideries by imagining heirloom crafts in contemporary culture. Aab is a curation of culture; a celebration of craftsmanship. […]
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