"The most exciting part was creating something that looks like a sari but has the ease of a dress," says Designer David Abraham.
A quick roundup of the showstoppers who made headlines at the Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.
The Met Gala 2026 had quite an interesting desi lineup, representing Indian fashion at one of the biggest global events.
Karan Johar made a stunning impact at the Met Gala, becoming the first Indian director to represent India at the event, with his Manish Malhotra-designed ensemble inspired by the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma.
As Designer Rahul Mishra's showstopper, Ananya Panday wore a glossy oversized blazer paired with a pleated ivory skirt, layering it over a crisp white shirt adorned with delicate, thematic dragonfly embellishments.
Hey Kai Navin? begins to falter, because the show leans too heavily into saccharine sentimentality, often choosing non-fussy conflicts over narrative depth, notes Mayur Sanap.
A Met Gala without bizarre, outrageous looks that'll make you do a double take is an incomplete Met Gala.
The actor-model walked as the showstopper at the ongoing FDCI x Lakm Fashion Week 2025.
Alpana Bordoloi tells Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff about the fashion trend she feels should return.
The discerning Indian consumer as well as the designers seem to have had enough of the exotic Indian look. Trendy new couturiers are exploring the contemporary fashion scene from a new angle. Ritusmita Biswas takes a peek at the alternative fashion scene.
Lakme model Tejal Patil gives Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani a sneak peek into her backstage essentials bag.
"I asked to keep it minimalist...," Allu Sirish recalls how Anamika Khanna designed his wedding look in a quick interview on the sidelines of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI
"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it evolves, is comfortable owning its 'Indian-ness'. We're deeply rooted in India, yet global," say Nicobar Design founders Simran Lal and Raul Rai.
"I am proud of our country... I am proud of our team. They have all done such a phenomenal job. But obviously, he (Hardik Pandya) is my player of the team," said model Mahieka Sharma who walked for Designer Anamika Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.
Alia Bhatt isn't just dressing up; she's making statements that end up in fashion archives.
Radhikka Madan looked pretty in a multi-coloured check crop shirt paired with voluminous teal pleated pants.
From bold cuts to avant-garde styles, these celebs embraced looks that redefined off-the-runway norms at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Designer Robert Naorem, from Wangjing Awang Leikai in Thoubal, took the city of couture by storm with his collection "Art of East India."
"I love mixing vintage with high street or designer with flea market finds. That's what makes your style truly individual," Meghna Shah tells Rediff's Rishika Shah.
The actor, who made his debut in the Tamil film Boys in 2003, doesn't look a day older than 30 in his latest runway avatar.
Belagavi police have arrested a woman accused of luring wealthy men through social media, engaging them in obscene chats, and then robbing them at a lodge. Her accomplice is currently absconding, and police are investigating the full extent of their scheme.
Check out what the players are wearing at this year's Australian Open.
Even when it comes to fashion, Nimrat Kaur believes in 'taking risks but always staying true to who I'm and keeping my body type in mind'.
Institute Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) has announced admissions to a six- month certificate programme on design management.
Aditi Rao Hydari returned to the runway to present her first collection for Satya Paul at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
It's not enough that they're the best-dressed, they want to dress you up too! Here are 20 famous personalities who have decided to make their presence felt in fashion by designing their own clothing lines.
Malavika wore an all-white ensemble, featuring a structured, collared, cropped jacket layered over a crisp shirt, paired with an asymmetric knee-length skirt for Anurag Gupta.
Tamannaah Bhatia, who had just finished walking for Designer Bhumika Sharma, was looking breathtaking!
Abhishek Sharma's Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite bracelet, valued at around Rs 5.2 lakh, has become a sensation among fans, reportedly selling rapidly after being spotted on the cricketer's wrist during the T20 World Cup final.
Actor Disha Patani wore a sculpted lehenga, turning showstopper for designer Amit Aggarwal at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.
'Leadership is about understanding how a business works, how it is shaped, built, and expanded.'
Fashion is often seen as a world of effortless glamour but, watching from the inside at Lakme Fashion Week, I saw how illusory that perception could be.
The actor looked stunning in a midnight blue, hand-beaded kaftan that felt like a chic vacation dream.
From Madhuri Dixit's Dhak Dhak nostalgia to Triptii Dimri's emotional reflections, the Maa Behen trailer launch turned into a delightful event.
Several prominent Indian celebrities have interests beyond the silver screen or cricket pitch.
Through her collection, the Indian designer evoked nostalgia, drawing inspiration from childhood moments spent with her grandmother.
The BJP has released its election manifesto for West Bengal, promising a hardline stance on infiltration, financial assistance for women and unemployed youth, and the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission for state employees.
Wendell Rodricks's passion for fashion has its roots in food, he reveals in this heartwarming essay.
Day Three of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI was all about bold styles that refused to blend in.
