Chikankari has long been one of India's most loved embroidery traditions. Originating in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, this centuries-old craft is known for its fine hand embroidery, traditionally worked in white thread on lightweight fabrics such as cotton, muslin and mulmul. Its beauty lies in the details, with different stitches creating everything from delicate flowers to elaborate jaal patterns.
She was one of the many stars glittering at the ELLE India Beauty Awards, marking two decades of celebrating the products, people and innovations shaping the beauty industry.
Some actors dress for the spotlight. Sai Pallavi, however, seems to bring a little bit of her character wherever she goes. As she steps out for the promotions of Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited Ramayana, her sari choices are making quite the impression.
With National Candy Day giving us the perfect excuse to indulge our sweet tooth, we're taking inspiration from Bollywood's best-dressed ladies and their colourful outfits. Whether you're drawn to the dreamy charm of pastel candy shades or the bold appeal of a sunshine-yellow hue, there's a colour personality waiting to be discovered.
Shanaya Kapoor is making sure there's never a dull moment on screen or in her wardrobe. As the actress turns 27, we're taking a look at her fashion evolution, which swings from experimental silhouettes and edgy leather to dreamy couture and traditional Indian glamour.
From television screens to the big screen, Isha Malviya is entering a new chapter of her acting journey, and her fashion choices deserve a spotlight of their own. The actress, who hails from Narmadapuram in Madhya Pradesh, first caught viewers' attention with her role as Jasmine Kaur Sandhu in the television show Udaariyaan. She went on to expand her popularity with reality television, including Bigg Boss 17, where her personal life and relationships became a talking point.
Nine days of Navratri, nine days of dressing up, and probably a wardrobe full of the usual festive colours. But who says the fashion fun has to stop there?
Navratri is the perfect excuse to turn your festive wardrobe up a notch, and Day 7 brings a royal twist with purple. Associated with luxury, wisdom, ambition and spiritual energy, this rich shade is perfect for anyone who likes their festive fashion with a little extra drama.
Umar Ganie captures the blooming lavender fields, often called India's Purple Paradise, in Ganderbal, central Kashmir.
Asymmetrical outfits are bringing a fun sense of drama to celebrity wardrobes, with uneven hems, cascading ruffles, diagonal drapes and unexpected cuts adding movement to every look.
Aneet Padda is bringing the fire to the screen with Hunkkar: The Roar, but her personal style is a completely different story.
The thigh-high slit has a way of turning even the most classic silhouette into an instant fashion moment, adding just the right amount of hotness, movement and skin.
The new Tata Aeris, a sub-compact sedan, which replaces the Tigor, promises enhanced features, superior ride quality, and advanced technology.
While Soundarya Shetty is currently busy making waves inside the Bigg Boss 13 Kannada house, her fashion game is already doing plenty of damage outside it.
Remember when matching skirt-and-blouse sets were the unofficial uniform of every early-2000s It girl? Now, the trend's back.
Heli Daruwala's wardrobe looks like it belongs in a royal Mughal court, if that court had a seriously fashionable stylist.
There's something wonderfully fresh about the way the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit actress dresses, whether she's in floaty florals, pretty pastels or a traditional sari.
Pastels are the heroes in every diva's wardrobe. Softer than bold brights but far from boring, these shades bring an effortless elegance to everything they touch.
Even before Batwara 1947 hit theatres, Kanikka Kapoor had everyone doing a double take thanks to her uncanny resemblance to Kiara Advani. But beyond the comparisons, she's carving out a style identity of her own.
Malavika Mohanan turns 33 and if there's one thing she's perfected besides commanding the screen, it's making every outfit impossible to scroll past.
This National Handloom Day, take inspiration from these celebrities who are celebrating handwoven textiles.
Chaos is kind of Apoorva Makhija's signature especially when it comes to desi fashion; she loves taking traditional silhouettes and giving them a rebellious, Gen Z-approved twist.
Who says everyday dressing has to be predictable? Dr Akanksha Mantri proves that style can be elegant, experimental and full of personality no matter the occasion.
From using lavender in traditional Dogri embroidery to making essential oils, beauty products and food syrups infused with this flowering plant, Bhaderwah, once known for its maize fields, is embracing lavender to bring about an economic transformation to their small town.
Thousands in Ahmedabad are expected to unite for the cause, turning the stadium lavender in a powerful show of solidarity.
Some people collect sneakers. Some are obsessed with bags. And then there are those who can never say no to a beautiful sari. Actress Smeha Manimegalai clearly belongs to the last category.
White may be fashion's most classic colour, but in Janhvi Kapoor's wardrobe, it's anything but predictable.The Peddi actress has mastered the art of making every shade of safed feel fresh, modern, and completely her own.
From Kareena and Deepika's painted saris to Alia's Cannes gown, celebrities are transforming fashion into breathtaking wearable art.
For the second year running, they will wearing special lavender jerseys in their May 13 home game against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Urvashi Rautela made a stunning and unexpected return to Cannes on May 12, dazzling in a glamorous silver gown and a unique bird-inspired headpiece for her fifth consecutive appearance at the famed film fest.
Alia Bhatt captivated audiences at Cannes with two distinct and breathtaking fashion statements.
They have the exact same outfit in their wardrobes and no, it's not your basic dress.
Whether you're stepping out for a full-blown celebration or keeping it sweet and simple, the right outfit sets the tone.
Ever since news of her tying the knot with rapper Badshah broke, the world has been wondering who is Isha Rikhi.
Alia Bhatt's first daytime appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 instantly became one of her best red carpet moments ever as she walked in a soft, dreamy hand-painted gown inspired by the French Riviera.
Lavender cultivation employs around 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs in geographically remote areas of Kashmir.
From winning hearts as the fierce little warrior in the Hindi TV serial Jhansi Ki Rani to returning to cinemas with Kerala Story 2, Ulka Gupta is showing us she's not just evolving as an actor, her style game is levelling up too.
From winning hearts as the fierce little warrior in the Hindi TV serial Jhansi Ki Rani to returning to cinemas with Kerala Story 2, Ulka Gupta is showing us she's not just evolving as an actor, her style game is levelling up too.
Google has unveiled the Pixel 10a in India and worldwide, expanding its Pixel series. The device can be pre-ordered through the brand's online store and an e-commerce platform, with sales starting next month.
How Bollywood stunners seize summer in all its chikankari glory.
