In the West bellydance grew immensely popular after ‘hips don’t lie’ singer Shakira incorporated bellydance moves into her performance routine. Bellydance (or oriental dance) originates from the Middle East. It knows many different styles depending on the country or region…
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…
Taller Marmo: Classic European meets Traditional Arabic Fashion
It is my aim to feature fashion brands that create a bridge between the ‘East’ and the ‘West’ on my blog. I got very excited when I read about Taller Marmo, a new luxury fashion brand based in Dubai, and…