Indian Bridal

Henna by Halima

To celebrate The Fashion Orientalist’s second anniversary, I organized a personal style shoot with the help of several talented people from the beauty and fashion industry. This year I wanted to add something special to my look, which is how…

Bridal and Haute Couture designs by Siddartha Tytler

Valentine’s day…you either love it or hate it. I wonder if anyone even realized it is almost Valentine’s day with the release of the 50 Shades of Grey movie coming up and all. Also the Magic Mike XXL trailer is…

Highlights: Pune Fashion Week 2014

  The 5th season of Pune Fashion Week 2014 took place from the 19th until the 21st of December in Pune, India. This 3-day event was all about luxury, indulgence, style, elegance and talent. Designer Rajdeep Ranawat showcased a colorful,…

Glitter and Glamour – Arpita Mehta’s ‘Starlight’

Have you figured out what to wear this Christmas? No!? Don’t panic! You still have about ten days to decide what to wear. My weekend was all about getting into the festive spirit, which is why I’ve visited a local…

A Fall/Winter 2014-15 runway favorite – Think Pink!

According to several fashion magazines including Vogue, the color pink is a major trend color this Fall/Winter. From soft and pale pink to bright candy pink, this color frequently appeared on the international F/W 2014-15 runways. This color is often…

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week SS15 Highlights

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) – Spring/Summer 2015 took place from the 8th until the 12th of October 2014. The grand finale on the 12th showcased the SS15 collection by noted designer Rohit Bal. WIFW is known to save…

India Runway Week 2014 Highlights

India Runway Week took place last week, from the 19th until the 21st of September 2014, in New Delhi, India. The Indian Federation for Fashion Development has organized another successful edition by introducing talented newcomers to the fashion enthusiasts of…

Revival and Reincarnation – Manikarnika by Anju Modi

Designer Anju Modi wowed the audience during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2014 on the 20th of august with her latest collection ‘Manikarnika’. ‘Manikarnika’ is a woman of the past, reborn in the present, a story of revival and reincarnation.…

Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014

Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 took place in Mumbai, India last week – 20th until the 24th of August. Designers from all across India gathered in Mumbai to showcase their Winter/Festive 2014 collections. Designer Amit Aggarwal showcased his collection during the…

India Runway Week Winter/Festive 14 – Gen-Next Designers

12 Shows, 35 designers, 3 days all about fashion! India Runway Week is back and will take place from the 19th of September until the 21st of September at the Ocean Pearl Retreat – Chattarpur, India. The Indian Federation for…