in 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
in 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
in From Radhika Merchant to Katrina Kaif, meet the designer who makes floral jewellery for weddings By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:16:34 +0530 At Srishti Calcuttawala’s Floral Art Studio in Mumbai, it took five karigars six hours to create Radhika Merchant’s floral dupatta and jewellery Full Article Life & Style
in Benares brocades meet Chantilly laces in Swati and Sunaina’s new collection By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:06:38 +0530 Designer duo Swati and Sunaina experiment with Benares brocades and French romanticism in their Varanasi to Versailles line of saris Full Article Fashion
in Handloom sari walk to be held in Visakhapatnam on August 4 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:33:21 +0530 The Spirit of Vizag Society will host the second edition of Sari Walk at the Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on August 4 to observe National Handloom Day Full Article Society
in Gala Dalí in the company of ‘difficult’ women By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:13:53 +0530 2024 seems to be the year museums are making room for the narratives of misunderstood women — from Yoko Ono and Naomi Campbell, to Salvador Dalí’s wife and muse Full Article Fashion
in This brand is turning tyre waste to cocktail dresses By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:21:22 +0530 Delhi-based brand Graine’s new collection features upcycled tyre and metal waste fused with traditional chikankari and badla work to create modern evening-wear ensembles Full Article Fashion
in 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
in 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
in Dressed to represent India | Debating ceremonial and corporate uniforms By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:56:51 +0530 With National Handloom Day approaching, and in light of Team India’s official Olympic outfits attracting flak, designers weigh in on the challenges of creating ceremonial and corporate uniforms Full Article Fashion
in Chennai hosts Crafts Council of India’s textiles and accessories show on August 9 and 10 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:12:26 +0530 The two-day exhibition organised by Crafts Council of India will see a gamut of weaves from across the country on display Full Article Life & Style
in 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
in 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
in 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
in At Cellsense, bioluminescent algae are used in luxury jewellery and fashion By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:04:45 +0530 Aradhita Parasrampuria’s innovation sees bioluminescent algae in luxury jewellery and fashion Full Article Fashion
in 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
in Mumbai| The Wedding Collective promises the A to Z of the wedding planning experience, under one roof By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:28:43 +0530 A three day exhibition, The Wedding Collective brings together over 100 different brands in fashion, jewellery, gifting, wedding design and more at the Jio World Convention Centre from August 23 to 25 Full Article Life & Style
in 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
in Aavaran’s dabu-printed apparel meets Devi’s silver jewellery at this pop-up at Chamiers By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:49:45 +0530 Shop dabu-printed apparel, upcycled decor, and natural stone jewellery at this ongoing pop-up in the city Full Article Fashion
in The allure of Kanjeevaram weaving, in Hyderabad By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:13:01 +0530 A unit of Kanjeevaram looms in Hyderabad, established by textile designer Gaurang Shah and run by erstwhile Gadwal silk weavers, looks to revive heritage designs Full Article Fashion
in In Srikakulam, how jamdani weaving provides employment for a group of women By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:13:38 +0530 How a jamdani weaving cluster in Srikakulam, established by Hyderabad-based textile designer Gaurang Shah, is helping women learn the heritage craft and weave heirloom-worthy saris Full Article Fashion
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in On MS Subbulakshmi’s 108th birth anniversary, actor Vidya Balan recreates her iconic style in a photo tribute By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:50:03 +0530 Costume designer Anu Parthasarathy speaks about collaborating with Vidya Balan and their creative journey for the project, A Recreation of Iconic Styles, which pays tribute to renowned Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi. Full Article Music
in 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
in Shop for handlooms and handcrafted products at this pop-up in Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:22:00 +0530 The second edition of Sondham features trendy koodais, handloom saris, and contemporary silhouettes in cotton Full Article Fashion
in 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
in Yuvraj Singh on luxury watches, and his upcoming biopic By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:17:59 +0530 Yuvraj Singh on his penchant for luxury watches, his upcoming biopic, and his dreams for the Indian cricket team Full Article Fashion
in 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
in 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
in Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:46:56 +0530 “I am hopeful that India will win the Miss Universe crown again this year," Urvashi Rautela told media. Full Article Fashion
in Chennai’s Koyambedu market inspires Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango as he brings his festive collection Garland to Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:14:12 +0530 Sanjay Garg chose Museum Theatre as the venue for the Raw Mango Festive 2024 show, hosted by FICCI FLO Full Article Fashion
in Chennai designer Neesha Amrish’s handmade stoles are now at the Van Gogh museum store in Amsterdam By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:22:01 +0530 The Ahimsa silk stoles are inspired by Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom and it takes 15 days to create one Full Article Life & Style
in 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
in Manish Malhotra becomes the first Indian designer to showcase his fashion line, World Collection, at Harrods, London By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:08:14 +0530 The couturier navigates the global fashion scene through his World Collection that modernises India’s traditional textile crafts Full Article Fashion
in This merch featuring Tinkle comics characters is your portal to the ’80s By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:38:33 +0530 A collaboration between apparel brand A47.in and Tinkle Comics brings beloved childhood characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambu to life Full Article Fashion
in 81-year-old South Korean falls short in a bid to become oldest Miss Universe contestant By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:35:36 +0530 The silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage and performed in a singing contest. Full Article Fashion
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in A Hyderabad firm helps design lifestyle products from water hyacinth fibres By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:50:07 +0530 Hyderabad-based Creative Bee trained rural women in Tuticorin to design lifestyle products using water hyacinth fibres. Another training programme in Bihar is in the offing Full Article Fashion
in 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
in 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
in Anavila Misra’s collection Payanam previewed in Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:50:39 +0530 A talk by photographer Bharath Ramamrutham about how architecture has had an impact on fashion over the ages, was a prelude to the exhibition Full Article Fashion
in How Pacho is recasting Jaipur By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:35:43 +0530 Padmanabh Singh is on a mission to reclaim his hometown’s place in the cultural zeitgeist. A new centre for arts and a revamped museum are a few immediate plans Full Article Fashion
in 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