An ode to maximalism, NEEDLEDUST X Abhinav Mishra’s new drop, Fehroza ’24, explores embroideries and mirror work in four different edits

“I am hopeful that India will win the Miss Universe crown again this year," Urvashi Rautela told media.

Sanjay Garg chose Museum Theatre as the venue for the Raw Mango Festive 2024 show, hosted by FICCI FLO

The Ahimsa silk stoles are inspired by Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom and it takes 15 days to create one

The 13th edition of Nayaab edit spotlights dyeing, printing and weaving techniques like shibori, bandhini, jamdani and kalamkari

The couturier navigates the global fashion scene through his World Collection that modernises India’s traditional textile crafts 

A collaboration between apparel brand A47.in and Tinkle Comics brings beloved childhood characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambu to life

The silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage and performed in a singing contest.

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

Anita Dongre collaborates with Mattel to create the first-ever Barbie Signature Diwali doll

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 

The global streetwear conversation is finding ways to percolate in Chennai, say the founders of Capsul and Biskit 

RmKv Silks which turned 100 this year, has launched their range of thematic handloom silk saris with natural dye this festive season

Mishru’s new couture edit of lehengas, cocktail dresses, and jumpsuits, showcases a fusion of botanical elements and architectural inspirations 

At Lakme Fashion Week SS 25, the fashion brand’s biggest collab yet with Hello Kitty channeled ‘Cottagecore Kawaii’

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

NGO Khamir revives the age-old craft by helping it adapt to changing times

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

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

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.

The designs of an architect who is unconventional and passionate about sustainable elements and green spaces.

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

Three bedrooms, office space, swimming pool and provision for an elevator… all in a 24x27 ft. space. A look by Nandhini Sundar

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 current pattern of logistics of collection, transportation and dumping is flawed and a paradigm shift is needed.

The belief that walls and roofs should be solid for long lasting strength is a myth.

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

Creative use of natural materials, recycled elements, salvaged items stand out in these eco-sensitive creations.

If regions like Assam can live on bamboo staircases, Bangalore too can live on them. They combine beauty with functionality, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Some exceptional buildings are around, but what about the majority of structures? Why are they becoming predictable and ordinary?

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.

Charles Correa firmly believed that architecture and urban design were instruments for social change. A tribute by Durganand Balsavar.

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