2017 is almost here! Before we begin our end-of-year celebrations tomorrow with bubbles, fireworks and baked treats, one more post for our loyal readers. The Fashion Orientalist wishes everyone a Happy New Year, filled with happiness, success, love and joy!…
Élan Bridal Couture – ‘Palais Indochine’
Luxury designer Khadijah Shah organised an extravagant bridal show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her brand Élan, during which she unveiled her Bridal Couture Collection 2016 'Palais Indochine'. The show look place in Lahore, Pakistan and was live streamed…
Floral bridal gowns illustrated by Cuckoo for Colour
Brides-to-be and fashion enthusiasts are counting down the days to FDCI’s India Couture Week which kicks off on Wednesday 20th with a show by couturier Manish Malhotra. The crème de la crème of couture will be showcasing their bridal collections…
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…
FDCI Amazon India Couture Week 2015 – Favorite looks
FDCI Amazon India Couture Week 2015 (AICW) took place from the 29th of July until the 2nd of August in New Delhi, India. Organized by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) this years’ couture week showcased collections from twelve…
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…
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…
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…
The Wedding Season: Indian Bridal Looks
When it comes to bridal fashion ‘traditional or contemporary?’ is a question every modern bride-to-be must ask herself. Culture and religion play a big role in this decision. Imagine the dilemma when you are culturally hybrid (like me). Do I…
The Wedding Season: Virgos Lounge ‘The Bridesmaid Edit’
Last week my workday at a wedding location ended with me bumping into a wedding photographer, after struggling to get past a white limo that was blocking my way. It was that moment I realized that the wedding season had…