We have all started the year with a list of new year’s resolutions, like going to the gym more often, eating more fruit and spending less money on clothes and shoes. January is almost over and I am pretty sure…
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013: Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani recently showcased pieces from his brand new ‘Gold Collection’ and his ‘Bridal 2013’ collection during India Bridal Fashion Week in Mumbai. Tahiliani is a noted Indian fashion designer who founded his design studio in 1990. He was the…
Diwali Special: Arpita Mehta
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a festival celebrated by Hindu’s all over the world. Families clean their houses and put on a set of new clothes and lit clay lamps (a dia) with oil. This light…
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…
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…
The Wedding Season: Your Indian fashion guide
A brightly colored envelope hits your doorstep announcing a wedding from a family member or dear friend. Whether you are Indian or not, you do want to wear something suitable for this beautiful occasion. The wedding season is in full…
Fashion Event: India Runway Week, New Delhi
Showcasing tomorrow’s designers today The Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD) launches a new fashion event in August: India Runway Week (IRW). This four day event will take place from the 29th of August until the 1st of September 2013…
Indian Fashion Favorite: Siddartha Tytler
Indian designer Siddartha Tytler is one of my favorite designers from Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WLIFW) A/W 2013. There was one dress in particular that caught my attention. A blue/metallic, short prom dress hit the runway and I was…
Fashion Profile: Indo Western designer wear by Dolly J
During the latest India Fashion Summit 2013 Delhi based designer Dolly J received the award for most promising fashion designer of the year. Dolly J decided to change careers four years ago, moving her career as an architect and painter…