The Fashion Orientalist often features talented newcomers to the fashion world. We sat down with Aparna from the recently launched label Earthen Weaves. Read about her journey from high-flying investment banker to a beginning fashion designer and find out all about Earthen Weaves!
FDCI India Couture Week 2016 – Rohit Bal & Manav Gangwani
On the final day of FDCI India Couture Week 2016 couturier Manav Gangwani unveiled his collection Begum-e-Jannat. His inspiration for this collection originated in the intricacy of the Mughal era and the Royal Age. It is also a tribute to…
FDCI India Couture Week 2016 – Varun Bahl, Gaurav Gupta & more highlights
FDCI India Couture Week 2016 closes tonight with a runway show by noted designer Rohit Bal. But before the event comes to a close, I would like to share my favorite designs from the last two days with you. Reynu…
FDCI India Couture Week 2016 – Anita Dongre & Tarun Tahiliani
FDCI India Couture Week 2016 is treating us to the finest couture designs from India. Yesterday Anita Dongre showcased her bridal couture collection ‘Epic Love’. Her debut show at India Couture Week and what a show it was! Her show…
FDCI India Couture Week 2016 – Manish Malhotra ‘The Persian Story’
Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra opened FDCI India Couture Week 2016 (20- 24th of July) with an extravagant runway show. The showcase of his couture collection ‘The Persian Story’ came to a close with Bollywood actors Fawad Khan and Deepika…
Celebrate Eid in Style
Ramadan is coming to an end and those who are fasting are preparing for their Eid celebrations. Fashion designers from the Middle East have released special Ramadan and Eid collections.
Best of Pakistan Fashion Week London 2016
The 9th edition of Pakistan Fashion Week London (PFW) was a great success. It featured 36 top designers from Pakistan. The event focused on the latest trends in Asian designer-wear.
Fashion Parade London 2016
Fashion Parade London took place on the 31st of May 2016, showcasing South Asia’s finest fashion designers…
BMW India Bridal Fashion Week 2015 – Highlights
BMW India Bridal Fashion Week 2015 (BIBFW) took place from the 7th until the 11th of august in Delhi, India. 11 noted designers showcased their bridal – haute couture designs during the event. The fashion spectacle kicked off with a…
Rami Kadi – Haute Couture Fall Winter 2015-16 – Lucioles
Lebanese designer Rami Kadi launched his haute couture fall-winter 2015-16 collection during Paris Fashion Week in July. ‘Lucioles’ (fireflies) is a collection born out of a struggle against a fear of insects and the fight to escape this phobia. While…