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…
PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2014 – Highlights
PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2014 (PLBW), one of my favorite fashion weeks, took place from the 30th of September until the 2nd of October 2014. PLBW is a real treat for fashion enthusiasts, as it shows the best bridal…
Vikram Phadnis – The Winter Bride
Profile: Designer Vikram Phadnis started his professional career as a choreographer before rising to fame as a fashion designer. He entered the world of fashion without any formal training as a fashion designer. Vikram, a talented autodidact, is now a…
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 Preview – Anita Dongre ‘India Modern’
The finale of day 3 Lakmé Fashion Week winter/festive 2014 is none other than noted designer Anita Dongre. Anita takes forward her passion to contemporize Indian crafts and textiles with her latest bridal couture festive 2014 collection ‘India Modern’. “My…
Sunshine, Freedom and a Little Flower by Nisha Sainani
I’ve been browsing the world wide web in search of inspiration for my summer wardrobe. The temperatures are rising and my wardrobe needs a summer upgrade badly. Out with the black skirts and in with the floral prints! The news…
FFWD-DXB: Amato Haute Couture by Furne One
Filipino born designer Furne One showcased his latest Amato Haute Couture collection during Fashion Forward Dubai season 3. The audience at Fashion Forward Dubai were left in awe of Furne One’s extravagant creations. Furne designs haute couture clothing for an…
Rami Kadi – Le Royaume Enchanté – Sleeping Beauty
Rami Kadi showcased his latest collection Le Royaume Enchanté during Fashion Forward Dubai season 3. A collection inspired by sleeping beauty, a classic fairytale by French writer Charles Perrault. Sleeping beauty awakes after years of sleep and finds herself in…
Personal Style: Little Black Sari
I recently organized a personal style shoot to celebrate the first anniversary of The Fashion Orientalist. This is our very first personal style article for which I worked together with a couple of talented people. I got in touch with…