Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 took place from the 23rd until the 27th of august in Mumbai, India. This five day fashion extravaganza featured both upcoming talent and established designers. A few trends we’ve spotted: black and gold ensembles and…
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Premia India Runway Week Report
The countdown to Premia India Runway Week, New Delhi has begun. The four day event kicks off on the 29th of august and will be held at the Mapple Exotica Hotel in the fashion capital of India: Delhi. The upcoming…
Manish Malhotra: Couture Royalty
On the 4th of august 2013 one of India’s leading designers, Manish Malhotra showcased his couture collection at the grand finale of PCJ Delhi Couture Week 2013. His collection was inspired by the princely states of India in the 1930s.…
Premia India Runway Week Report
The countdown to Premia India Runway Week, New Delhi has begun. The four day event kicks off on the 29th of august and will be held at the Mapple Exotica Hotel in the fashion capital of India: Delhi. The Fashion…
PCJ Delhi Couture Week 2013
The Fashion Design Council of India organized the PCJ Delhi Couture Week 2013 from the 31st of July until the 4th of August. A five day luxury fashion spectacle held at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi. A selection…
Jerboa Jewellery: Inspired by the East
Jewellery house Jerboa is based in London, United Kingdom and founded by designer Victoria Barker. Victoria comes from an artistic family and has produced a small collection of artwork in the past. She soon discovered jewellery design as her true…
Fashion & Travel, Kisneel by Pam Mehta
I am reminiscing after spending a few days in the city of fashion: Paris, France. My aim was to get a dose of fashion inspiration during this trip, mission accomplished! You can imagine the pure joy I’ve felt when walking…
Simple and Chic: The ‘Cream and Gold Collection’ by Anita Dongre
Style: Simplicity is key Whenever I am selecting items to wear from my own wardrobe, I make sure to keep my look as simple as possible. Simplicity is the key when it comes to style in my opinion. Which is…
Interview: The IFFD directors discuss business and fashion
The Fashion Orientalist spoke with the directors of the Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD), Avinash Pathania and Kiran Kheva about their upcoming event India Runway Week, the Indian fashion industry and more. You have established the Indian Federation for…
Oriental Style: How to create an oriental look
Creating an oriental style moodboard is easier said than done. It is quite a challenge to define ‘oriental style’ since it is a broad term which can be interpreted in different ways. And so I started browsing Stylight’s fashion database…