Fashion

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A Tribute to Renaissance Artists

‘Grammar of ornament’, pays tribute to the skillful artists of the renaissance period. Designers Pankaj and Nidhi play with a controlled colour palette of white, but bring in colour with strokes of blue, coral and yellow. Knee length dresses, red carpet gowns, and printed miniskirts are adorned with a mosaic of embroideries and cut work. [...] Jan 19, 2014
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The Old World Charm on the Ramp

Rabani and Rakha take us back to old Lucknow with their traditional yet sensual collection for the spring summer of 2014. The soft colour palette of rose pink, sage, skin and oyster, for the experimental sarees, lengthy kurtas,  voluminous skirts, cocktail gowns and other silhouettes, lend an old world charm to the collection. The designers creatively [...] Jan 18, 2014
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The Tale of Romance and Fashion

When it came to thinking bridal this year, designer Mandira Wirk could only think of royal forts, palaces and tales of romance and valour. She intricately renders the essence of her inspiration onto her silhouettes with her embroideries, cuts and colour play. Miss Universe Canada 2012, Sahar Biniaz opened the show for Mandira and bringing [...] Jan 18, 2014
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African Queen returns to Nile waters 60 years on

Sixty years after Humphrey Bogart steered her through crocodile infested waters, the African Queen is back on the Nile. Lovingly restored, the boat is operated by Cam McLeay, a New Zealand adventurer and Nile enthusiast. Duration: 01:36 Jan 17, 2014
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Block B: More than a one-hit wonder?

There are about 150-Korean pop idols produced each year in South Korea and many only enjoy just a fleeting moment of fame. Boy band Block B is among the lucky ones having their third album released but they say it’s all earned from sweat and tears. Duration:02:00 Jan 17, 2014
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Maharaja of Madrid Meets Indian Princess in a Fashionable Soiree

Spain met India in a fashionable soiree at the India Bridal Fashion Week. Ace designer JJ Valaya brought in Spanish influences in his Indian bridal wear. Replete with embroideries, texturing and luxury, the silhouettes were nothing short of grandiose. The dramatic setup of the ship further emphasised the theme. Off shoulder gowns, jacketed lehengas, lehengas, [...] Jan 17, 2014
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Futuristic Fashion

Renowned architect, Zaha Hadid’s innovative building designs, structures and patterns influence fashion designers, Riddhi and Siddhi’s latest futuristic collection. The design showcase has bright western silhouettes with edgy cuts, quirky design patterns and strong structures. The twin sisters have used accentuated shoulders all through the collection to add an element of androgyny. Riddhi and Siddhi [...] Jan 17, 2014
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What Interests the New Age Bride?

The Indian bride is all set to go bold, dramatic and experimental, if Gaurav Gupta’s collection is anything to go by.  Gaurav’s show started with a dramatic sheer black sequined gown and the striking bold theme continued through the show.  He juxtaposes strong and sensual elements with his use of strong and sensual cuts, embroideries [...] Jan 16, 2014
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Dos and Donts of Accessorising

She is a fashion designer from Hong Kong, who knows it all when it comes to accessorising women. Mona Shroff, believes that sporting the apt jewellery with clothes makes one stand out in crowds. Her dazzling collection at the recently concluded ABIL Pune fashion week, takes inspiration from the beautiful and vibrant Mediterranean women. The [...] Jan 16, 2014
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