Category: Indian Fashion

Get the right Saree for your Body Type

Saree, the six yard wonder, stands for elegance and grace. Celebrities around the world have been smitten by this traditional Indian dress. However, if chosen wrong, it can be a disaster. The wrong drape on you can make you look like a box with embellishments walking around. And the drape depends on the kind of fabric that you go for.
Different fabrics suits different body types. Here is a lo-down on how to go about choosing the right saree for the occasion:

Apple shaped body- Apple shaped bodies are characterized by a wider bust than the lower part of the body. Thus, when you dress, you want to draw attention away from your upper body to give you a more symmetrical look. The best fabric in sarees that works for apple shaped bodies is silk. It drapes well and accentuates the lower half of your body. Sarees with embellishments and sequences around the mid-section also work for this body type. Stay up from chunky necklaces too.

Pear shaped body- This is quite the opposite of an apple shaped figure. Pear shape is characterized by wider hips and narrower shoulders. For women with a pear shaped body, lighter fabrics such as chiffon and crepe are ideal. They give you a symmetrical look.

For those with a fuller physique- For women who are slightly on the heavier side, it is best to avoid fabrics which stick out such as brocade, tissue or stiff cotton. Rather, sarees in chiffon, georgette or handloom cotton, which drape the body, are a better fit. Women who are short in height should avoid sarees with wide borders. In fact, it is best if they go for sarees with minimal borders. Wide borders give you a wider look and hence, make you appear shorter.

Slim women- Those with a slim physique are at a definite advantage, since most fabrics and saree types look good on them. It depends on the kind of look you want to go for. For accentuating your figure, go for chiffon or georgette. For a more fuller look, tissue and brocade work well. Women with a slim physique are the best fit to carry off heavy Kanjivaram sarees or traditional Benarsi sarees with rich embroidery and patterns. If you are tall as well as slim, large prints and geometric patterns would look great on you, since they add width to your frame. 

Kundan Jewellery – A Trend For Ever

Coming straight from the tradition of ancient Indian art of jewellery making, Kundan has seemed to represent the traditional cultural heritage of the country over the years. With impeccable jewels and finest of gold being used to manufacture a unique class of jewellery, Kundan promises to be a trend for the years to come. The embellishment of only the royal class, now Kundan has assumed an important role in contemporary fashion circles too. Being inspired by the royal tradition, the Kundan jewellery art seems to surely inspire several fusion and haute coutre trends. With the grace of Maharani Gayatri Devi, the jewellery offers scope for a beautiful Elizabethan elegance.

Various Kundan jewellery options are now open for women who are not afraid to go back to their roots and add a dash of royal touch to their dressing sense.

1) Anklets and bracelets

A perfect accessory for any woman, anklets and bracelets in Kundan can be a vibrant add-on to an Indian attire as well as a Western one. Worn with sarees, they do add a tinge of grace to the traditional attire but with a Western casual outfit they offer a pleasant contrast and fuse well.

2) Necklaces

An assortment of colours across an intricately woven pattern of gold, necklaces in Kundan art form go well with only traditional attire. Teamed with lehengas, skirts, sarees, suits and bridal wear, they enhance the grace and poise of the woman. Brighter colours on lighter shades of clothes and vice versa help to add an intensity to the look. You can experiment with chokers and raani haars too. Chokers, in a minimalist work pattern can go with a Western attire like a tunic but raani haars should strictly be restricted to sarees to be worn on festivals, marriages or similar traditional occasion.

3) Jhumaka (earrings)

The Kundan earrings with the minakari work on them can go well with sarees and salwar kameez but you can take a leap in experimentation and team them up with Jodhpur designs with a bright skirt to achieve that perfect bohemian look. Excellent examples of Kundan craftsmanship, these jhumkas also go well along the traditional bridal wear.

4) Rings and Bajuband

While bajubands are restricted only to formal family occasions to be teamed up best with sarees and lehenga-cholis, surely you do not want to miss out on the fun of experimenting with the brilliantly embellished rings and teaming them up with a motley of dresses and co-ordinate a variety of styles with them. The idea of a sapphire embedded ring with a LBD is equally exciting as the possibility of wearing a navaratna ring with a white emroidered saree.

With the Old and Royal art of Kundan, the possibilities and further experimentation depends on your sense of style. Go for Kundan if you want to intensify the poise and elegance of your look with the never-exhausting range of colours and patterns.

Hand Block Printing – A Timeless Craft Revisited

Block printing is an ancient printing technique used on cloth and textiles to make beautiful patterns. The origins of hand block printing are believed to lie in China, where the technique was first used around the 3rd century. However, with time, as travelers from China travelled to India and other parts of Asia, the technique was picked up artisans in these parts as well.

According to written records, the technique has been practiced in India since the 12th century. Hand block printing is a technique where blocks of wood are used for making intricate patterns on cloth. Patterns are etched onto wood with the help of needle. These wooden blocks are then dipped in a dye and pressed onto the cloth to imprint the pattern on them.

Traditionally, the dyes used for this purpose were natural vegetable dyes. However, with the advent of synthetic dyes, the use of natural dyes has been limited to very few regions in India. Like every other traditional art form, hand block printing too was on the verge of extinction not long ago.

However, with efforts from various organizations and larger exposure of this art form to the outside world, this technique of cloth printing is slowly seeing a revival of sorts. One of the regions in India which is pioneering the revival of hand block printing is Rajasthan.

There are various regions in Rajasthan where this traditional technique is alive and well. Each of these regions have a different flavor of their own, although they use basically the same hand block printing technique.

Some notable regions in Rajasthan which are well known for producing some really fine pieces of hand block printed sarees and other garments are Sanganeri, Bagru and Dabu. In fact, it is in Bagru, Rajasthan that artisans still use natural vegetable dyes in their printing technique.

Apart from that vital difference, there is another difference which you are likely to find between the three regions- while Bagru artisans use neutral tones such as brown, beige etc. for hand block printing, those in Sanganeri use much brighter colors as their base.

As for Dabu, the artisans here use a slightly different technique than the other two regions. Here, a design is sketched on a cloth which is used as a background. Clay and saw dust is sprinkled on the design which then dries and sticks to the cloth. Thereafter, the entire cloth is dipped in different colored dyes. The part where the clay was sprinkled does not get dyes while the rest of the fabric does. To finish the process, the cloth is washed to get rid of the clay and saw dust.

Trends today

A Hand Block Printed Dress by Anokhi (www.anokhi.com)With this traditional technique seeing a revival today, Indian designers are already experimenting with it to create interesting patterns and designs. A whole range of block printed sarees were on display as the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week 2012. In fact, it was not just sarees on display. There were hand block printed skirts and tops as well, with an interesting mix of fabrics.

Try a hand block printed skirt with vibrant patterns for a bohemian look. For something more subdued, try a pleated skirt in off-white with hand block prints in a similar tone.

 

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee & Band Baaja Bride

The master designer in fashion turns to Indian Television Audience!

Sabyasachi Mukherjee, after serving the world of fashion for almost a decade now turns into a TV mentor. “Band Baaja Bride with Sabyasachi” has proved to be a hit in the market for quite some time now. Aired every Friday on your favorite channel NDTV Good Times, “Band Baaja Bride with Sabyasachi” is a cream over a hot tea for the viewers.

 

A first of its kind, the show is dedicated to making every bride’s dream come true as she gets a spectacular makeover, finest designer clothes and exquisite accessories along with tips from the who’s who of the fashion and glamour world.

With his innovative techniques and thoughts, in this show he does makeovers for young girls. Changing them to bridal divas is truly an exciting theme

Keeping in mind the nuptial season and its fashion needs, nothing could be better than a show that is entirely dedicated to the beautiful Indian bridal wears.

Lakme Fashion Week 2012- Day 5

 

Day 5 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 was a mix of everything, from Prague inspired collections to an Indo-Western blend, the swinging 20s, chunky accessories and a whole lot more. While the finale was reserved for Rohit Bal, as is the case most of the times, there were plenty of other highlights of the day as well.

The swinging 20s by Sougat Paul

Sougat Paul drew inspiration from kites and the funky 1920s for his collection titled “Flyaway Kites.” Generous use of vibrant hues and the right amount of pastels was seen in his collection, as was garments with dropped waistlines. Flapper dresses were the highlight of his collection.

Chunky accessories are in

Going by Malini Agarwalla’s collection, chunky accessories seem to be the trend this season. There was plenty of bead work to be seen in her handbags apart from large pendants with hand painted masks.

The gypsy look by Payal Kapoor

Payal Kapoor showcased a collection titled “The Wanderer” which was inspired from the architecture of the Mughal era and that in South Asian countries. Her collection had gowns and dresses with geometrical designs, sequin work and a mix of chiffon and georgette. Ruffled saris were the highlight of her collection.

Of braided buns and harem pants

Archana Kochar’s collection “Kathputli Kathak”, was inspired from just that- the puppet shows. Her collection included harem pants, pleated dhotis , kurtis and kameez apart from an interesting combination of lehengas with jackets. The color palette consisted of bright hues of orange, blue, lime et al. The braided buns sported by models in her collections were another highlight of her show.

Feminine is a trend too

Apart from certain bold style statements, there were feminine silhouettes to be seen too on day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012. Jatin Varma used it in his elegant and formal collection of gowns and dresses which had sequin and cutwork.

Arpan Vohra’s collection too had body hugging garments, with corsets that accentuated the waistlines and highlighted backs with sexy halters and strands in place.

The finale by Rohit Bal

Rohit Bal is known for doing lavish finales to fashion weeks. The finale of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 was no different. With an opulent setting in the lawns of Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, Bal’s collection was inspired from the modern Indian woman. His collection consisted of opulent embroidery in crystal and zari on most pieces, apart from bold jackets and bandhgalas for men.

Lakme Fashion Week 2012- Day 4

 

Like the other days of Lakme Fashion Week 2012, day 4 too saw quite a sizeable turnout of Bollywood celebs, which included A-listers such as Kajol apart from other known faces. Showcasing on day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week were designers such as Payal Singhal, Siddartha Tytler and Swapnil Shinde apart from young names such as Nupur Kanoi and Ruchika Sachdeva.

Trend which was seen across collections

Much like the other three of the event, day of LFW 2012 too saw a combination of neutral shades such as whites and grays with vibrant hues such as yellows, greens and oranges. Tranquil blue, inspired from ocean life, was also seen across collections, that by Nupur Kanoi being the best of all.

The unusual factor by Ruchika Sachdeva

Ruchika Sachdeva was one of the four young designers showcasing her collection at Day 4 of the event. While she drew inspiration from marine life, her collection consisted of a mix jackets, dresses, tops as well as jumpsuits. What caught our eye were the drop crotch pants which were definitely unusual as well as chic.

There as bridal collection too

One of the highlights of day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 was Payal Singhal’s show. Payal showcased bridal wear, which was a blend of resort style clothing and Indian bridal wear. There were lehengas, saris as well as salwar-suits on display. And they were designed in a whole color palette, ranging from green to purple, navy blue, pink et al.

Patchwork ruled too

On day 4 of the event, patchwork and appliqué was also seen in generous doses. Young designer duo of Shashank and Prajwal used it in their collection, which had an interesting 3D feel to it. Patchwork and cutwork was used against the backdrop of white and black, which combined with angled silhouettes, created an interesting style statement.

Patchwork was used by Siddhartha Tytler too, who did the finale on day 4. Siddhartha’s collection was about his signature style, use of colors and appliqué. The highlight of his collection was the printed lace which was noticed by all.

Eclectic and individualism by Rimi Nayak

While there were far too many good collections to name any one stand out of the day, it was Rimi Nayak’s collections which drew the most stares. Her collection was inspired from insects. The clothes had insect motifs and digital prints on bugs which almost brought them to life. There was interesting use of silhouettes too, with a mix of layering and structure.

What else was there?

Apart from all that, there was the Karmic Show on day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012. The show had celebrity designers such as Rina Dhaka, Falguni and Shane Peacock, Ranna Gill, Neeta Lulla and several others walk the ramp in their own collections.

The show was a part of the effort by designers to make designer clothing accessible and affordable for a large population.

 

Lakme Fashion Week 2012- Day 3


Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 was about subtlety and paying homage to Indian textiles. The day opened with collections from Purvi Doshi and Vaishali Shadungle. And the collections of the two were in complete contrast to each other.  While the former’s collection was more about whites and greys, the latter’s collection was more about bold greens, golden and other bright shades.

Stealing the show

While most collections throughout the day were interesting, it was Anita Dongre’s collection which stole the show. Her collection titled Waves was about laidback comfort and a very resort feel. Using Indian fabrics such as Benarasi silk, brocade, hand painted silks etc., her collection comprised of comfortable silhouettes and bright colors like yellow, oranges and pinks teamed up with shades of pastel.

Her collection had a retro feel to it, with flowing silhouettes, cinched waistlines and bustier style blouses.

Flared pants were there too

Like the first two days, flared trousers were seen on the third day too of Lakme Fashion Week 2012. While most collections had certain pieces in flared silhouettes, it was Debarun Mukherjee’s collection which showcased the silhouette the best. The designer created flared trousers for men as well as women, along with short tops, churi pants and draw string trousers.

The designer’s collection was predominantly white with subtle hints of gold, green and other colors. His showstopper Shahana Goswami stole the show in a beautiful white sari with a golden border.

Silk was the most used

While different designers on the third day of the event used different Indian fabrics, it was silk which ruled most of the day. Farah and Fridos’ collection used Bhagalpur silk in white, red, brown and other colors. Their collection used silk as a base for creating textures and weaves.

On the other hand, Sashikant Naidu made use of ahimsa silk along with khadi and ikkat to create a very folksy collection. Other than that, Matka silk and Benarsi silk was seen too in some collections.

Paromita’s street magic

While other designers’ collections were about laidback luxury, Paromita Bannerjee’s collection was high on wearability and street fashion. She worked with a combination of Indian muslin, khadi, ikkat and other fabrics to create a bohemian collection with a blend of indo-western culture.

Colors to look forward to this season

Going by the third day of Lakme Fashion Week 2012, the color trend for the coming season is likely to be at two opposite ends of the spectrum- subtle in whites or grays on one side and bold in oranges, yellows and greens on the other.

Lakme Fashion Week 2012- Day 1

The recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week’s high energy opening day was directly in contrast to its Delhi counterpart- the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week which was also recently held. There were plenty of Bollywood stars to grace the event, including some A-listers such as Sonakshi Sinha. And there was quite a lot of fashion to look forward to on the opening day of Lakme Fashion Week 2012.

Let’s take a quick look at the highlights of the day.

Drashta Sarvaiya not so stuck to the theme

Unlike the rest of the designers on day 1 of the event, Drahsta Sarvaiya presented an autumn winter collection. An element seen across most his collection was the use of jeweled collars and the element of gold on the waistline, apart from metallic embroideries. Also seen in his collection was the use of different fabrics- chiffon, satin and even crepe being just a few of those. Drashta played with a lot of colors, from the vibrant purple to the subdued mustard and rose.

In terms of silhouette, the collection largely consisted of coats and jackets with long sleeves.

The hair trend

Almost all the designers on day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 had their models walk in “huge” hairstyles. Right from James Ferreira to Drashta, Kaushali Kumar etc. were seen following that trend when it came to hair.

Plunging necklines

Lakme Fashion Week 2012 Day 1Another trend that emerged on Day 1 of the event was deep necklines with plenty of cleavage on show. Most of the designers had a few pieces in their collection with plunging necklines, but two designers that stood out for it were Rajat Tangri and Sailex. And the trend was not just seen on the ramp but off it too.

Color blocked jackets

A style that really caught everyone’s eye on Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 was the color blocked jackets showcased by Shrivan and Narresh. The jackets had a comfort fit to them and were meant more for flaunting the chic quotient rather than provide warmth in winters.

Lakme Fashion Week Day 1 The Bollywood actor

Being the Mumbai Fashion Week, how could Bollywood be far behind? While Prateik Babbar walked for Masaba, Arbaaz Khan and Malaika were seen as showstoppers for Vikram Phadnis. In fact, Arbaaz Khan took it a step further by appearing in his Dabangg 2 look, with that heavy moustache.  Farhan Akhtar was seen at the event flaunting his beefed up look for “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.”
Masaba Gupta Cow Print at Lakme Fashion Week 2012A style that caught my eye
The funky cow print by Masaba.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Potli Bags- Beauty and Ethnic Charm in One

The Potli BagsWhen it comes to bags, the Fendis and the Louis Vuittons definitely exude a lot of oomph. But there is a desi trend in bags that’s fast rising in popularity and it’s the potli bags. Recently, Rekha, the  Bollywood actress, was seen flaunting one with her Kanjivaram saree. The style diva that she is, the trend is sure to be picked by other Bollywood A-listers as well. And if sales numbers of online shopping portals are to be believed, potli bags are in high in demand in the Western world as well.

Given the elegance and beauty of these bags, their rising popularity does not come as a surprise. They are characterized by drawstrings at the mouth, and beautiful mirror work, sequin work and appliqué work that’s done on them. Potli bags are available in a range of colors, from the greens to the oranges, the yellows and everything else.

What makes them a really great accessory to have in your wardrobe is their versatility. A potli bag could go well with your suits and sarees, and it can compliment your western outfits as well. Of course, carrying one of these with an evening gown is surely a no-no, but generally speaking, they gel with almost anything.

And it is not just the design bit which makes them popular. They are highly functional as well. On the outside, they are small and compact, which makes them easy to carry. On the inside, they have plenty of space, given their shape and structure. Now, we all know we women love to carry our make-up kits, our lipsticks and a whole lot of other stuff with us. Potli bags are very convenient for that purpose.

However, if you are looking to flaunt these at the next wedding function or your next college bash, here is one piece of advice- if you have a potli bag which heavy mirror work or sequins work, avoid teaming it up with an equally heavy saree. Too much bling can be jarring for the eyes and can spoil the appeal of these charming little accessories.

Other than that, you could try color blocking or contrasting, whichever way you feel comfortable. Flaunting a green polti bag with an orange sari is perfectly fine, and so is flaunting an orange one with black jeans and white top. Either way, it works well.

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2012 Review – Part 2

Day 3 – Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Day 3 of the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week saw 13 designers showcasing their collections. While the previous two days were largely about ramp shows, day 3 saw activity around the stalls as well. In terms of clothes, day 3 saw a few stick to the theme of autumn/winter while a few others swayed a tad bit from the theme.

Manish Malhotra’s show garnered the maximum attention with a host of celebrities flying down to cheer the ace designer. Seen in the front row at Manish’s show were politician Shashi Tharoor, actresses Urmila Matondkar, Kangana Ranaut and Mahima Chowdhary and a few others. Manish’s collection comprised of his trademark use of bright colors, teamed with darker hues. What was interesting to see was the use of Anarkali dresses with pants instead of churidaars. Although the show did not have a wow factor to it, most of the collection was pretty decent.

 

Trends of the day:The day was largely about bright hues and colors. But what really caught the eye was the show by the duo of Pankaj and Nidhi.  Their collection as inspired from the Polish art of paper cutting and comprised of interesting patterns and silhouettes.

Star of the day: Although Manish’s show attracted the maximum attention, it was Pankaj and Nidhi’s show which was the standout performance of the day. Their use of cross stitch leather coupled with a varied range of fabrics viz. wool, silk satin, georgette etc., and the use of deep colors created a very wearable collection.

What else caught attention: Apart from clothes, Day 3 of Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2012 was also about a social cause. Twelve designers got together to create collection around the theme of “human trafficking.” The show saw Subi Samuel showcase his photographs titled “Alice in Wonderland.” The photos were a series of pictures taken by Samuel of a little girl Alice who was rescued by You Can Free Us NGO, an organization supporting the cause.

 

Day 4: Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Day 4 of the fashion week was largely a day of experiments. While Rahul Mishra experimented with two different families of yarn in his “Similar Opposites” collection, Charu Parashar experimented with silk dresses, leggings and floral appliqué. And although the day saw quite a few experimental collections from designers, it was nevertheless high on wearability.

The day also saw star power with actor R. Madhavan and actress Bipasha Basu walking the ramp for designer Rocky S.

Star of the day: Star of the day was undoubtedly Rahul Mishra with his “Similar Opposites” collection. Hand woven fabrics were used with other kinds of fabric to make for an interesting collection. The highlight of the collection was jackets where handloom wool was used. The jackets had a young feel to them and had an interesting combination of the modern and the traditional.

Color trends: The day largely saw use of black and gold with some bright hues such as pinks and greens thrown here and there.


Day 5: Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

While the opening day belonged to Rohit Bal, the ultimate day of the event belonged to Meera Ali. Although she didn’t do the finale, her collection titled “Sense of a Woman” was high on fashion and wearability. The finale of the show was done by JJ Valaya, Kangana Ranaut being the showstopper for the finale. The designer did an Ottoman collection with his signature couture collection. A standout trend of his collection was the calligraphy done on his signature jackets and kaftans, mimicking the royal times. What also caught the eye at JJ Valaya’s show was denim bandhgalas teamed up with printed shirts.

Trends of the day: The trend of the day was definitely the subdued and feminine collection of Meera Ali. Her collection largely consisted of subdued colors in blacks, greys and browns. She played with asymmetrical cuts in dresses as well as skirts and experimented with different fabrics as well. There was suede, wool, chiffon, crepe as well as velvet to be seen in her creations. She did away with the usual bling, presenting a muted collection high on fashion and wearability.

Star of the day: Definitely Meera Ali. The finale done by JJ Valaya was good too, looks like the event picked up more and more pace everyday. In fact, the finale was an end diametrically opposite to the start of the event in every sense.

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Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2012 Review – Part 1

The 19th season of the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week ended last week with the finale done by JJ Valaya. Although the ending was spectacular, this edition of the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week was a mixed bag in more ways than one. To start with, the week was pre-poned by a month in order to match international fashion events of London and New York.

The pre-ponment of the event was one of the plausible reasons for low turnout of international buyers this year. Designers were seen cribbing about the rescheduling of the event, which definitely hit their business. In fashion terms too, the event was a mixed bag.

Day 1 – Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Day 1 of Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2012 kicked off with Shantanu and Nikhil’s creations. The duo was fashionably late by half an hour to get things underway. They showcased their collections of some modern evening gowns inspired from the Indian sari, some wearable cocktail dresses, and some short dresses as well. But what was most surprising to see was the use of chiffon and sheer fabrics for most of their creations.

In fact, sheer clothing was the norm of the day on the first day of the event. Given that it was supposed to be an autumn/winter collection, the use of transparent clothing really came as a surprise.

Trends of the day: Apart from the use of translucent clothing, another trend that was noticeable on day 1 of Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2012 was short skirts and figure hugging dresses.In terms of colors, Deep reds, purples, greens and golden ruled the day.

 Star of the day: The star of the day was definitely Rohit Bal, for his presentation  style. He showcased his collection offsite, on installations rather than models, which made for pretty interesting viewing. Of course, the trademark collections in white were there to grace the occasion.

 

 

Day 2 – Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Day 2 of Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2012 saw a majority of designers put up a strong show. While Day 1 was about sheer fabrics, Day 2 was largely about a mix of Indian and Western silhouettes.

In fact, Nachiket Barve was one of the standout performers of the day, with his funky saris and some cool accessories. Contrary to most other designers, Barve played with the cut and length of the fabric than the colors. And while others played largely with figure accentuating clothes, Barve kept the attention away from the hips and shoulders, but still managed to give his collection an international feel.

Trends of the day: There was no one particular trend that stood out on Day 2 of the Fashion Week. While on one hand it was about fusion clothing, with designer Vaishali S doing the best of the lot, on the other hand, it was the subdued collection of Barve that did the talking. However, compared to Day 1, Day 2 saw much tighter waistlines, which of course looked better than the “comfort fit” showcased a day earlier.

Star of the day: There were quite a few stars on Day 2 of Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2012. Tarun Tahiliani managed to stand upto his reputation by doing an offsite show in a posh restaurant near Qutub Minar. He showcased a diverse collection comprising of shirts, tunics, kaftans, dresses etc. Largely, his collection was for the street-fashionista. There was also the fusion line done by Vaishali S and the mastery of Barve to applaud on Day 2. Rakesh Agarwal did a good job too with his sexy evening gowns and dresses in sensual colors such as midnight blues, greens and pinks. The sexy stage act of Anushka Manchanda added to the element of the show.

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Accessories for the Romantic Look this Valentines

Here are some different accessories to style the perfect romantic look. Other than the dress, it is the accessories – the hair grip and the jewellery- that set you apart from the usual romantic look.

Here are some of my suggestions on how you can accessorize your normal day outfit for that romantic spring look on this Valentine’s Day.

Priyanka Chopra at FilmFare Awards 2012

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra looked stunning in a Greek Goddess style dress, at Filmfare awards 2012,  The FilmFare Awards is an annual Film awards and this year the  57th edition of this oldest Bollywood movie award show was held on 29th Jan, 2012 in Bollywood city Mumbai.

Priyanka seemed to stand out, looking almost as beautiful as a Greek goddess, in her powder blue Ferragamo gown, dewy pink face and hair that perfectly complemented the fluidity of the dress.

Lakme Fashion Week to start on March 1

A week long Lakme Fashion Week in March, is something the whole fashion industry is looking forward to. Running from March 1 – 6, the show will be focused around summer/resort theme, just in time for the industry to align for the upcoming summer season.

For more details feel free to check out Lakme Fashion Week website:  http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in/

Indian Fashion for Royals

My first post on this blog is dedicated to the theme of the blog and to my personal passion of Indian Fashion and why Indian Fashion industry which has been so many times been called a late bloomer compared to other countries has been widely appreciated in the past, should not be called so.

And here I quote from Megasthenes Indica – from archives.org

“If it is asserted that Paradise is in India, 
Be not surprised because , Paradise itself is not comparable to it.”

Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador to the royals courts once commented, “though their lifestyle is simple their robes were worked in gold, and ornamented with precious stones.”

India, I believe is a huge fashion entity on its own with lot of beautiful art work and styles of karigari which should not be left alone to die. In my own personal ways – I will try to find a balance here between upcoming Indian Fashion Trends and how they are in true sense influenced from our rich fashion history.