A look at the trends outside of the fashion week shows.
Reliance Brands is in advance stage of talks to take over the India rights for premium makeup and beauty retail chain Sephora, from Arvind Fashions, according to two persons in the know. The Mukesh Ambani-led retail company is already in talks with developers to lease out stores for Sephora, said one of the above mentioned sources. While Reliance Brands was yet to answer Business Standard's query, an Arvind Fashions spokeperson, in an e-mailed response, said: "As per company policy, we do not comment on market rumours and speculation."
As the year draws to a close we look back at some of the hottest Bollywood stars who set the ramp on fire in 2010.
The opulent red and gold outfits were a celebration of love and fashion.
Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, convicted last year of raping and sexually assaulting aspiring models as young as 14-years-old, was sentenced to a minimum of 59 years in prison on Monday by a Los Angeles court.Before delivering the sentence, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Wesley denied Jon's motions for a new trial.Prosecutors had asked for the 34-year-old designer to be given the maximum possible sentence.
In the fourth part of this series on North East Indian fashion designers and their struggles to attain success and visibility, Atsu Sekhose says he defines his success mantra as "repeat customers + good sales."
A look at some of best design moments from the recently concluded Bangalore Fashion Week.
This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.
Veteran designer Ashish Gupta brought on a bling blitz with style and humour while debutante Hema Kaul stood out with her classic lines.
The runway was truly mesmerising, particularly with Aditi Rao Hydari gracing it in a beautiful blue ensemble.
Get to know more about Avanti Nagrath, the opening model at Versace's Fall/Winter 2022 show.
Thanks to a close one's illness, I have seen quite a few hospital rooms in the past half a year or so. They have revived my respect for life reinterpreted via its essentials, notes Shyam G Menon.
The duo walked for Designer Tarun Tahiliani who once again gave traditional craftsmanship a fresh modern twist.
What transpires when a novel inspires a fashion show.
The three beautiful ladies were electrifying on the ramp.
Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
The recently-concluded Lakme Fashion Week offered a great insight into the trends for 2010 and must-have garments. So here are the chief styles, along with professional advice from a couple of prominent designers.
'You can choose who you would like as your showstopper.' 'You have the freedom to create your own background -- sun, moon and the stars, which may sometimes not be possible in a physical show.'
This year's Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI was lit.
Here's a glimpse of Rohit Bal's Persian-inspired 'Khakastri' collection, showcased on Day Three of HDIL India Couture Week.
The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), in partnership with women's retail store and event space Misha Nicole staged a fashion event in New York on April 15. Called 'Global Runway's Night Out', the showing offered a platform to prominent Indian-origin designers like Naeem Khan and Amrita Singh to share their world-class creations. Take a look.
Fashion designer Deepika Govind discusses why the sexuality of Indian women lie in her eyes, how she would dress up Anna Hazare and of course her success mantras and words of wisdom for young and aspiring Indian fashion designers.
Celebs who change the rules of the fashion game.
At the special screening of Mrs, Sanya wore a kurta designed by her mother, Renu Malhotra, and wrote an heartfelt letter to her mother.
The Oxybleach India International Fashion Week 2009 commenced in Delhi yesterday, showcasing works from a host of international designers. Take a look.
Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.
Want to know how you can be look more slim in sarees? Here are 6 types of sarees that actually make you look slim.
Retail: Luxury marketers come together to target the seriously rich Indian better.
'Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...' 'Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.'
Whether you're a glam goddess or an eclectic queen, these non-conventional veils will elevate your bridal look to new heights.
Kangana looks beautiful in a Manipuri phanek designed by Robert Naorem.
GenNext designer Akshat Bansal believes Indians are finally ready to experiment with fashion and look for individuality.
We asked some of the leading names in the fashion business to create a bridal ensemble for princess-in-waiting Kate Middleton. Here's what they came up with!
She opted for lovely ethnic separates by Indian designer Payal Khandwala.
If Indian designers were to dress these stars for the biggest red carpet event of the year.
Prints in silk, handmade shibori, hints of denim, uneven hems, 3D florals...Anamika Khanna's collection had casual, fun outfits for your everyday wardrobe.
Take a look at the Indian influence on the NYFW runway.
Among a sea of humanity that took the holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' on Monday was a large number of overseas visitors, soaking in the spiritual fervour at the world's largest gathering of humans.
He added, "You can never trust Pakistan as long as the Pakistani deep state, Pakistani ISI, Pakistani military's objective is to destabilise Bharat."
