Fashion

Monapali @ Pune Style Week 2013

Are you bored of teaming your kurtas in the same way? Itâ€™s time to say your goodbyes to your salwars, leggings and of course the jeans cause itâ€™s time to experiment with pallazos and lehengas. And a designer duo who can teach you how to do it right is Mona and Pali. For their latest [...]

Nov 5, 2013

Choker Bali Tribute to Rituporno Ghosh

The loss of Rituporno Ghosh prompted designer Joy Mitra to give the great story teller a befitting tribute through his work. Â The collection titled â€˜Choker Baliâ€™ translated the elegance, grandeur, drama and the essence of Ritupornoâ€™s film in the form of silhouettes. Working with blacks, creams and gold Joy created voluminous anarkalis, tunics, crop tops, [...]

Nov 4, 2013

Maushmi Badra @ BFW WF13

Strong silhouettes in a mix of net, tissue, velvet, brocade and cotton paid tribute to the various facets of a woman. And the brain behind this collection is designer Maushmi Badra. The talented designer intricately crafted the strength, beauty and warmth of women with the play of colours, cuts and work. The collection is elegant [...]

Nov 4, 2013

Accentuated Shoulders are In

A lavish lifestyle and the juvenile yet regal way of dressing of French queen Marie Antionette was the crux of designer Dolly Jâ€™s spring summer inspiration. She played with long gowns, dresses, peplums and sarees in a colour palette that swings between cream, coral and black. Accentuated shoulders and saddle collars inspired from the queenâ€™s [...]

Nov 3, 2013

Gopal and Manali @ BFW WF13

Designer duo Gopal and Manali’s winter collection translates traditional tribal fabric into contemporary silhouettes. The designers also incorporated other elements that screamed tribal – hats and traditional baskets. The colour palette moved from earthy to bright. The sleeves were experimental and had a flare of avante garde to them. However, the usp of this collection [...]

Nov 3, 2013

Chandani Kumari Singh @ BFW WF13

Blue blooded designer Chandani Kumari Singh is working towards the revival of dying arts, and for this she is giving the overtly traditional designs a pass and working with an interesting blend of traditional and contemporary. Chikankari, pearls, aari and pitta work adorn her uniquely styled kurtis and shararas in hues of beiges, whites and [...]

Nov 2, 2013

Go Indigo For Spring Summer with Ashish and Vikrant

Whether itâ€™s a holiday or an evening out, if effortless styling is on your mind then Ashish and Vikrantâ€™s wide range of silhouettes are your answer. The duo has worked with a restricted colour palette of indigo and ivory to make dresses and gowns with altering hemlines and cuts. Interesting bagru prints through pleating and [...]

Nov 2, 2013

Riyaz Gangji @ CFW 2013

Think bridal, think Riyaz Gangji. The designer along with his wife, Reshma has been making bridal dreams come true for nearly two decades. From dealing with shy brides to bridezillasâ€™ they have seen it all, and they bring this experience into all their garments. For their design showcase at Chennai International Fashion Week, the duo [...]

Nov 2, 2013

A Show of Opulence

Nevanta met a family that loves fashion designing to the extent that they put in collective efforts to design every garment. Gurnamâ€™s sons and designers Sandeep and Ravi also never forget to take her guidance every step of the way. Their collection titled ‘heer’, which was showcased at the recently concluded PIFW, comprises vibrant Indian [...]

Nov 1, 2013

Young Malang Balli Riar on the Ramp

We’ve all danced to his music, we’ve laughed our guts out while watching his movie, and now he leaves us impressed with his walk on the ramp, actor and singer Balli Riar surely seems to have mastered all the arts. Nevanta spotted him take his attitude onto the ramp at the Punjab International Fashion Week, [...]

Nov 1, 2013

Nazia Syed @ CFW 2013

Customising was the key for designer Nazia Syed when it came to creating her latest design showcase at the Chennai Fashion Week. A mix of quirky prints and pop art of sunglasses, lips and heels were translated onto garments that moved from sarees to dresses and palazzos. Bold bindis made a bold statement for this [...]

Nov 1, 2013

Aslam Khan @ Pune Style Week 13

Clean cuts, smart silhouettes, myriad colours and glamour ruled the ramp for designer Aslam Khanâ€™s design showcase at the Pune Style Week. Â Aslamâ€™s corporate wear collection titled â€˜Trendz on the Runwayâ€™ will transform the way you dress to work. The ensembles are elegant and follow the tenets of office wear yet are stylish and make [...]

Nov 1, 2013

What is Divya Duttas Stressbuster?

We have seen her on the big screen and loved every role she has played. She now takes to the ramp to show her skills as a showstopper. Actor Divya Dutta played the perfect muse to designer Riyaz Gangji in a shimmering gold lehenga at the recently held PIFW, 2013. Divya loved the outfit so [...]

Oct 31, 2013

Ashok Maanay @ BFW WF13

Intricate craft that have adorned palaces and monuments are now, in the form of embroideries, adorning the creations of designer Ashok Maanay. The Bangalore based designer has worked with royalty as his inspiration and has themed his garments in support of breast cancer. The rich sarees reflect the heritage and opulence of Indian culture. And [...]

Oct 31, 2013

Riyaz Gangji @ Pune Style Week 2013

Vibrant colours, elegant embellishments and stylish cuts; designer Riyaz Gangjiâ€™s latest collection titled â€˜Bright Lightsâ€™ is about these elements coming together perfectly. The collection consists of contemporary Indian and bridal wear crafted out of rich traditional fabrics and embroidery work. The design showcase included stylish anarkalis, intricately worked upon sarees and lehengas for women and [...]

Oct 31, 2013