Upcycled denim, and creations with discarded material ruled the runway this year

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

Gaurav Mehta, the founder-designer of Jaipur Watch Company, talks about his latest collection, watches as storytelling devices, his philosophy of time, and more

A talk by photographer Bharath Ramamrutham about how architecture has had an impact on fashion over the ages, was a prelude to the exhibition

With the launch of I Want Choo Le Parfum, Jimmy Choo captures the essence of a vibrant night out

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

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 

Come Deepavali, and it is T Nagar, the city’s busiest shopping hub’s time to shine. From 3D saris to Alia cut kurtas, there’s much to choose from

The celebrated designer, Gudda to his friends, stitched together flamboyance, elegance and talent in his work and in his persona too.

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

Qua’s pre-fall collection, Modern Heroine, is dedicated to women Indian cricketers

A timeless piece of Kashmiri heritage, this traditional gold ornament is now finding new life in the hands of modern brides

A long-time fashion editor on the designer’s crowd-pulling persona that glossed over the empath he was 

Nazara, Arpita Mehta’s latest bridal couture collection, is inspired by the vibrant traditions of Gujarat and the Northeast

The architectural beauty of Alhambra combines elements of a fortress and a palace, with its tall towers, walls and barracks, silos and stables, lush gardens and the royal stylised interiors.

For the sake of insulation and ventilation, structures should be built in tune with the prevailing climatic conditions. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Create a casual café ambience at home using these design tips by Teja Lele Desai

A city’s design should utilise public spaces to the maximum. M. Soundariya Preetha speaks to Niels Schoenfelder of Mancini Design

The technology adopted should enhance the structural beauty as well as energy efficiency.

The GHMC is embarking on a Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP) – a Rs.1, 267-crore initiative that aims at easing traffic flow and creating facilities for pedestrians

The bedroom is essentially your sleep sanctuary. These design essentials help you optimise your circadian lifestyle.

We have to minimise the damage to nature and convince ourselves about eco-friendly architecture in terms of alternative design approaches.

Mandu’s Jami Masjid is a red standstone structure featuring an amalgam of three styles. By Chitra Ramaswamy

Cities are shedding their past and new necessities are urging rapid changes in the landscape. By M.A. Siraj

An eastward tilt is in the offing in the global design movement with Indian and Chinese designers, architects and artists forging a new camaraderie.

Ramanujan IT City has adopted the Main Street architectural style. Hema Vijay takes a look.

A tribute to Charles Correa, who constantly grappled to find sensitive answers to questions about the built environment.

Why wait for years when you can move into your new home immediately? Nidhi Adlakha captures the trend of ready-to-move-in homes.

Redundant décor elements in Indian homes.

M.P. Ranjan’s designs aimed at not only creating single point solutions, but crafting self-sustaining eco-systems.

Made Wijaya instils artwork and gives a magical touch to the gardens he has designed across the world, says Nandhini Sundar

The writer on why the humble brick scores over the much-cheaper block masonry

Confused about how to revamp your home? Ranjani Rajendra has a few helpful suggestions

A mixture of crushed pieces of tyres and sand around the foundations can protect buildings during an earthquake, civil engineers say in a special release from the Indian Institute of Science.

Pre-cast structures can be used for construction of residential buildings as well, but choosing the right kind of structures ideal to the city we live in is necessary.

During the monsoon, drive slow to avoid landing in a pothole or ditch, says Vikram Mankal.

It is time to realise that we need to build with nature and not against it, and thus avoid Chennai-like tragedies.

On one hand, the State Government wants Hyderabad to be recognised as a World Heritage City by UNESCO, and on the other hand, it deletes the provision concerning heritage and conservation

City-based architects Gayatri Gunjal and Suraksha Bhatia about their start-ups and long-term vision

An architectural marvel is tucked away in the folds of forests and peaks near Panaji in Goa.

Here are two architects who have an array of interesting ideas to convert unutilised urban spaces into active public areas.

A look at the some of the architectural creations that related to location and culture, and won awards as well.

We show you how to recreate that holiday feel at home

Efficient lighting at low cost must be considered as a national priority, and it is time to tap the potential of LED. By K. Sukumaran.

Keeping in mind rich traditional practices in building construction and a more responsive approach to local sensitivities will help, feel experts

Luxury living in today’s context is a 360-degree lifestyle equation that cannot be limited to elegant superficialities

Ten tips that you could try out

Our urban spaces lack sensitivity in planning, design, and functionality, says Nandhini Sundar

Teja Lele Desai gives you nine ideas that designers swear by

Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season