Today I want to talk to you about an amazing designer who knows how to perfectly fuse western silhouettes with exotic colors inspired by nature’s flora. A designer that brings you a feel of the diversity that the orient has…
TAIKA by Poonam Bhagat: The Art World meets Fashion
A friend told me to look into a brand called TAIKA, by Indian designer Poonam Bhagat. I was pleasantly surprised when I reviewed her collections. You might not know this about me, but I am a big art fan and…
India Fashion Summit 2013: Swati Modo Shoes
During Holi and Easter we celebrated the start of spring and brought more color and warmth into our hearts and wardrobes. One thing I am not sure about is, if I still fit into my spring outfits after all of…
Fashion Event: India Fashion Summit – 29th of March, Delhi
Fashion enthusiasts, keep Friday the 29th of March reserved for a fashion packed day at the India Fashion Summit 2013. The event will take place at The Eros Hilton, Nehru place, New Delhi. After a successful first edition in 2012,…
Introducing the Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD)
In 2011 BBC India Business Report presenter Nidhi Dutt wrote, the Indian fashion industry is still in its infancy on an international level when compared to other countries. Although the industry has been growing in the past few years, it…
100 Years of Indian Cinema: Manish Malhotra at Lakmé Fashion Week
Lakmé Fashion Week kicked off yesterday with a selection of top designers presenting their summer/resort 2013 collection on the runway. One of my highlights is the talented duo Shivan & Narresh. They presented some fiercely sexy bathing suits, modern saris…
Top designs: Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week AW2013
Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week has come to an end after five days of non stop Indian fashion design. Designers have shown us their autumn-winter 2013 collections. Giving us insight into their creative minds by sharing the hip and happening…
Big name in fashion: Naeem Khan
It was a big surprise when America’s first lady Michelle Obama presented the Oscar for best picture during the 85th Academy Awards. Michelle was wearing a long silver/metallic gown made by Naeem Khan, who has dressed Mrs. Obama on several…
The oriental journey: Hybrid culture and fashion
If it wasn’t for colonialism I probably wouldn’t be here today. Before people start to object, I am obviously not trying to justify any of the cruelty that came along with the process of colonialism, but am simply telling you…