Events

An interview with Suraya from Nahda Designs

We recently spoke to the lovely and talented Suraya Mahumed, the woman behind Nahda Designs and Relief on the Runway, a charity fashion event. She told us more about her new collection and the experience of showcasing during New York…

Spotlight: RSVP by Roli & Saurabh

From New York Fashion Week to Paris Fashion Week, a month of fashion shows has come to an end. It seems that a lot of designers look beyond borders for inspiration for their collection. Gucci showcased clothing items inspired by…

Dubai-based designer Amira Haroon

After a successful first edition in April 2013, Fashion Forward Dubai will be back for a second season this October. The second season takes place from the 15th of October until the 18th and includes talented and established designers from…

Premia India Runway Week Report

Premia India Runway Week (IRW) took place last weekend in Delhi, India with shows from established designers and new designer talent. The fashion spectacle was organized by the Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD) and promised to show us ‘tomorrow’s…

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.…

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…

Fashion from around the world: African fashion label Aliakim

Fashion, like art, is a way to express yourself or to make a statement. The brand that has attracted my attention this week is taking ‘revolutionairy chic’ to the next level. African Fashion label Aliakim makes an important statement by…

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…

Asian Wedding Shows

Whether you have the funds to hire a control freak wedding planner to organize your dream wedding, or are putting this day together all by yourself, one thing is certain: a wedding is a big project that asks for a…