'It is disappointing that a craft, which is protected by the Geographical Indication Tag, Polo Ralph Lauren has turned it into a cheap wrap skirt, that too, printed.'
This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.
At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, can it really replace a designer's instinct?
Alia wore a stunning off-the-shoulder black jumpsuit with a metallic silver bustier that perfectly accentuated her figure. The combination of glossy black and shimmering silver was visually striking.
The move points to a growing need to cater to a younger customer base, one that wants designer clothes not just for big occasions but also wishes to make them a part of their day-to-day lives by interpreting individual pieces in individualistic manners.
Indian women aren't just attending global fashion weeks; they're owning them and representing our country on the biggest platforms.
"The most exciting part was creating something that looks like a sari but has the ease of a dress," says Designer David Abraham.
'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu
Designers like Rocky S and Sidharth Sinha put India on the fashion map with their collections at the fashion week.
In 2025, Indian stars didn't just make global fashion moments, they owned them.
Chef Ranveer Brar walked as showstopper for Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025 in Delhi.
Designers Pallavi Mohan and Rina Dhaka create meaningful fashion at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.
There is nothing, when it comes to clothes, that Sonam cannot wear well. Nor are there fashion rules that she won't break if need be.
From Padma Lakshmi to Kareena, this season offers plentiful reasons to make your jaws drop.
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
The final show of Lakme Fashion Week's 25th anniversary was a grand gala.
The searches by the ED also covered certain vehicle owners, auto workshops, and traders in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).
The ace designer reveals the best gift fashion gave him.
Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to the famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Prada's show. They alleged violation of geographical identification (GI) rights.
The team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made.
Khadi got a bold, modern makeover with vibrant, detailed and sharply crafted silhouettes from designers Karishma Shahani Khan, Nikasha, Niki Mahajan, and CoEk - Khadi India, as they brought a fresh, dynamic spin to this iconic fabric during the Khadi India show at the Lakme Fashion Week.
The runway was truly mesmerising, particularly with Aditi Rao Hydari gracing it in a beautiful blue ensemble.
Akshay Kumar made a dashing appearance at the launch of men's fashion week in Mumbai.
Indo-German label Cocccon unveiled its collection for the first time in India.
It's an exciting time for fashion in India-- merging heritage with a dash of creativity.
'There'll be extended periods where things aren't working in your favour. But if you believe in the cause profoundly, then you simply persevere.'
As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.
Ananya Panday, in a black velvet lehenga with gold embroidery reminiscent of the baroque era, was Bal's gorgeous showstopper.
From Jhanvi's blush-pink lehenga to Tamannah's Svarovski-studded ensemble, take our poll and tell us who truly stole the limelight at the FDCI x India Couture Week 2025.
International stars are increasingly turning to Indian designers to make a statement at international events.
'He offered countless opportunities to newcomers, from designers and models to choreographers.' 'He taught by example that success should be shared and that there is immense power in staying grounded, even at the top.'
The chilled-out Chhaava couple dazzled on the ramp in their traditional best.
Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL) on Monday announced forming a 60:40 joint venture with Rahul Mishra brand RM, which will create and own a new brand that would encompass courtier's ready to wear business. The new brand would grow both vertically and horizontally in the fields of accessories, footwear, home, beauty, and jewellery for a worldwide audience, said a joint statement. Rahul Mishra will lead the creative direction of the new brand as creative director, it added.
Lakme Fashion Week Gen Next designer, Chandrima Agnihotri, tells Rediff.com what she has planned for her runway debut.
Don't miss the stars and royal ensembles that graced days Three, Four and Five of the ongoing Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week in Mumbai.
Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.
'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'
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