it Kritikala, a Hyderabad clothing label powered by women artisans By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 14:47:01 +0530 How Hyderabad-based handloom label Kritikala provides livelihoods to women artisans, using ikat, kalamkari and Mangalagiri cotton Full Article Fashion
it Homage to a royal heritage By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 20:41:55 +0530 The actor hailing from the royal houses of Kolhapur, interweaves her rich legacy into her fashion brand, Akutee, with hand-painted saris and jackets Full Article Fashion
it Hyderabad: Weavers design the Sonthanga collection with locally sourced organic cotton By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:21:50 +0530 An initiative of Malkha Commons brings farmers, spinners and weavers together on a common platform Full Article Life & Style
it Can H&M inspire sustainable fashion with better fabrics and higher prices? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:44:27 +0530 Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of Womenswear Design, talks about circularity in fashion, sustainable fabrics and why she does not believe in fast fashion Full Article Life & Style
it The Himalayan Knot | How Royal Enfield and its bikers are documenting the Northeast’s culture By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:20:00 +0530 Through meaningful fashion capsules with mainstream designers and documentation, the motorcycle giant’s new initiative hopes to highlight regional practices of the indigenous communities Full Article Fashion
it French politicians navigate evolving fashion rules By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:18:23 +0530 Women politicians in France have largely abandoned the neat designer outfits of the past in a bid to look less elitist Full Article Fashion
it Archana Rao on ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: The minute Amitabh Bachchan tried on the Ashwatthama costume, it looked brilliant By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:49:31 +0530 Archana Rao discusses the costume designing for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, from using rubber-coated neoprene fabric to aged mul cottons and discarded materials Full Article Movies
it Decoding Diljit Dosanjh’s global desi style with designer Raghavendra Rathore By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:09:04 +0530 Designer Raghavendra Rathore takes us behind Diljit Dosanjh’s traditional-contemporary look at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Full Article Entertainment
it Pride Month | Fashion takes the centrestage for LGBTQIA+ community at Chennai’s Pride parade By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:34:33 +0530 DIY dresses, rainbow-themed make up, and metallic bomber jackets took over Egmore at the 16th edition of the Chennai’s Self-Respect Rainbow Pride March, taking the fashion game up a notch Full Article Life & Style
it With its fashion-forward offerings, Savana by Urbanic focusses on Gen Z By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:00:38 +0530 Savana’s debut collection features chain bodycon dresses, sequinned tube tops, and slit cocktail dresses among others Full Article Life & Style
it Dyson Airstrait review: The straightener, now launched in India, promises no heat damage. Does it deliver? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:05:17 +0530 Dyson returns to India with its latest no-heat damage hair styler and dryer, the Airstrait, in Delhi. Does it deliver on its promise? Full Article Gadgets
it Sobhita Dhulipala adds glitz to Qbik Hyderabad launch By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:58:02 +0530 Sobhita Dhulipala on her soft corner for Indian crafts and textiles and what dictates her partnership choices with fashion labels Full Article Fashion
it Uniforms take the spotlight as Olympics arrives to capital of fashion By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:37:57 +0530 Olympic jersey is beyond just a matter of appearance for the designers Full Article Fashion
it Watch | Inside ‘The Awakening of the Myth: Gala Dalí‘ exhibition By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:59:00 +0530 A new exhibition in Púbol near Barcelona shines a light on Gala Dalí — the wife, muse and mentor of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí Full Article Fashion
it By Hand from the Heart brings custom apparel, teak furniture, and DIY art kits By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:15:04 +0530 The upcoming edition of By Hand from the Heart promises custom apparel, DIY stationery, and more Full Article Fashion
it Check out Omega’s special-edition watches crafted for Paris Olympics 2024 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:37:45 +0530 Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, we get our hands on one of the special edition timepieces Full Article Fashion
it Made from scraps and offcuts | Amit Aggarwal to Injiri - behind Indian fashion’s zero waste goals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:37:03 +0530 Indian designers are fashioning jackets and quilts from cutting waste and yardage rags, meeting zero waste goals that are key today Full Article Fashion
it Why Amit Aggarwal is one of the most exciting designers at India Couture Week 2024 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:54:36 +0530 In the sea of wedding lehengas, heavy silk saris and Swarovski-encrusted gowns that made Couture Week, this outlier’s bold experiments with polymer and corded textiles stood tall Full Article Entertainment
it Keep my outfit out of it | Why Indian politicians prefer not to talk fashion By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0530 A fashion editor’s alter ego questions why there’s no documentation of the personal style statements of politicians — from Nirmala Sitharaman’s curated handlooms to Jyotiraditya Scindia’s Nepali cap Full Article Fashion
it Atlantis The Royal hotel in Dubai celebrates its first anniversary By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:33:43 +0530 Fashion takes centre stage at the glamorous Atlantis The Royal hotel in Dubai celebrates its first anniversary Full Article Fashion
it Advaya, the label that designed Deepika Padukone’s wedding saris, brings its bandhgalas and Kanjeevarams to Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:43:44 +0530 The Bengaluru-based label incorporates innovative techniques like blending linen with Kanjeevaram Full Article Life & Style
it Ace embroiderer Annie Titus Mammen crafts an independent line of embellished pashmina stoles By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:03:31 +0530 Chennai-based Annie Titus Mammen, who does embroidery for Chanel, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton, has launched Tambour’s first Independent product line of embellished pashmina stoles in Delhi Full Article Delhi
it The timeless legacy of heirloom saris revisited at this Delhi exhibition By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:23:21 +0530 A walk through Heirloom Sarees: The Glory of India’s Woven Heritage at Delhi’s India International Centre Full Article Fashion
it Designers Abraham and Thakore bring their black and white design philosophy to Hyderabad By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:02:45 +0530 Slow, responsible and fashion that lasts seasons are beliefs that A&T hold dear Full Article Fashion
it This Kerala brand has brought out a specially curated box of Kerala-themed items for Onam By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:42:58 +0530 Thiruvananthapuram-based clothing brand My Designation has curated an Onakkodi box for the festive season Full Article Life & Style
it Lay’s X Huemn just dropped. It brings to life the vibrant colours associated with these packets of chips By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:06:30 +0530 Bright and quirky, the tees, hoodies, and shirts are named after the chips. Choose from Classic Salted, Cream and Onion and more Full Article Life & Style
it Screen Share | Films and shows that sparkle with fashion By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:14:24 +0530 From the flapper fashions of ‘Downton Abbey’ and the skinny suits of ‘Mad Men’ to the label love of ‘Sex and the City’, ‘Emily in Paris’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, here are some of the best dressed films and shows to pamper your peepers Full Article Movies
it A collection with an Italian heart and an Indian soul: Rahul Mishra X Tod’s By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:03:59 +0530 Made with absolute luxury of time and embroidered with intricate details, the Rahul Mishra X Tod’s edit of bags and shoes has been launched today, during London Fashion Week at Tod’s Bond Street Boutique Full Article Luxury
it The Lee X Suneet Varma collaboration, featuring Sara Ali Khan, blends comfort with couture By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:31:23 +0530 Choose from denim corsets, chic dresses, statement skirts and bell bottoms, rich with embroidery and embellishments Full Article Fashion
it Milan Fashion Week opens with light, ethereal yet grounded looks from Fendi, Ferretti and Marni By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:16:49 +0530 As the northern hemisphere started transitioning from summer to fall, Milan Fashion Week invites fashionistas to dream about the next warm weather season Full Article Fashion
it With a boutique in Delhi, Franck Muller’s eyes are set on strategic expansion in India By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:17:11 +0530 Iconic watchmaker Franck Muller’s exclusive boutique in New Delhi is part of their strategic expansion in India Full Article Fashion
it A community of Chinese women successfully run some of Chennai’s oldest beauty parlours By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:56:25 +0530 By 1968, a group of women of Chinese descent began arriving in Chennai, shaping not just eyebrows but also the beauty standards ofor an entire generation in the city. Today, with good fuk (luck in Chinese) and a slew of regular customers, they hope that business continues to boom, all while holding onto their oriental roots Full Article Society
it Needles meet mirrors this festive season, with NEEDLEDUST X Abhinav Mishra edit of bags and footwear By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:48:49 +0530 An ode to maximalism, NEEDLEDUST X Abhinav Mishra’s new drop, Fehroza ’24, explores embroideries and mirror work in four different edits Full Article Fashion
it Nayaab brings 23 fashion brands that are reviving heritage textile techniques to Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:54:32 +0530 The 13th edition of Nayaab edit spotlights dyeing, printing and weaving techniques like shibori, bandhini, jamdani and kalamkari Full Article Fashion
it This festive season, gifting is all about innovation, utility, and being thoughtful By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:04 +0530 With Navaratri having begun and Deepavali not too far away, people and brands are coming up with creative gifting ideas, and delving into all things handmade, customisable, and artistic Full Article Life & Style
it This Deepavali, Barbie dons Anita Dongre By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:26:24 +0530 Anita Dongre collaborates with Mattel to create the first-ever Barbie Signature Diwali doll Full Article Fashion
it A travelling photography exhibition highlights weaving traditions of India By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:03:49 +0530 Costume and fashion design students in the city take a tour of unique weaving traditions and stories of craftsmen, artisans and weavers at a travelling photography exhibition Full Article Life & Style
it Augmented reality and streetwear fashion join hands in Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:57:30 +0530 The global streetwear conversation is finding ways to percolate in Chennai, say the founders of Capsul and Biskit Full Article Fashion
it Stories in silk: RmKv launches thematic handloom silk saris with natural dye By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:57:14 +0530 RmKv Silks which turned 100 this year, has launched their range of thematic handloom silk saris with natural dye this festive season Full Article Fashion
it Mishru’s latest drop fuses botanical elements with architectural inspirations By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:13:33 +0530 Mishru’s new couture edit of lehengas, cocktail dresses, and jumpsuits, showcases a fusion of botanical elements and architectural inspirations Full Article Fashion
it Lakme Fashion Week 2024: Designer Aneeth Arora on Péro’s collaboration with Hello Kitty By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:11:25 +0530 At Lakme Fashion Week SS 25, the fashion brand’s biggest collab yet with Hello Kitty channeled ‘Cottagecore Kawaii’ Full Article Fashion
it Hyderabad | An exhibition showcases batik craft of Kutch with a touch of modernity By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:45:26 +0530 NGO Khamir revives the age-old craft by helping it adapt to changing times Full Article Life & Style
it Head over heels: Behind Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z launch at Paris Fashion Week with synchronised Olympic swimmers By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:44:24 +0530 In Mumbai to launch The Diwali Edit, Christian Louboutin, the inimitable shoe designer talks about getting the French Olympic artistic swimming team to perform underwater in spiky stilettos Full Article Fashion
it In conversation with the man behind Jaipur Watch Company’s new collection — Brides of Jaipur By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:24:48 +0530 Gaurav Mehta, the founder-designer of Jaipur Watch Company, talks about his latest collection, watches as storytelling devices, his philosophy of time, and more Full Article Luxury
it How ready-to-wear saris and veshtis are bringing tradition back to everyday style By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:28:57 +0530 This Deepavali, try a quick fix. Ready-to-wear saris and veshtis are flying off the shelves as millenials and Gen Z navigate traditional wear Full Article Fashion
it Have visited Kaveri’s new store in Delhi’s Khan Market? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:35:00 +0530 In a first, Kaveri will launch its winter collection that has been curated for the clothing brand’s new store in Delhi’s Khan Market Full Article Fashion
it Rohit Bal, czar of high fashion, dies at 63 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:39:14 +0530 The celebrated designer, Gudda to his friends, stitched together flamboyance, elegance and talent in his work and in his persona too. Full Article India
it ‘Shocking’: Ananya Panday, Sonam Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, mourn demise of fashion designer Rohit Bal By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:04:16 +0530 From Bollywood actors to designer Manish Malhotra, many took to social media to pay their respects to Rohit Bal, affectionately known as 'Gudda' by his admirers Full Article Entertainment
it Traditional Kashmiri jewellery finds a fresh, modern twist in Ratika Kaul’s designs By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:23:01 +0530 A timeless piece of Kashmiri heritage, this traditional gold ornament is now finding new life in the hands of modern brides Full Article Life & Style
it India’s most famous couturier Rohit Bal lived by his heart and died by it By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:03:32 +0530 A long-time fashion editor on the designer’s crowd-pulling persona that glossed over the empath he was Full Article Fashion