On Day 3, of the Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 Masaba Gupta and JJ Valaya showcased their creations. One designer entered a brand-new chapter, while the other looked back at history to move fashion forward.
A great outfit isn't just about the fabric or the silhouette sometimes; it's the sleeves that steal the show.
Whimsy is having a fashion moment, and honestly, we could all use a little more fun in our wardrobes with funky prints, big bows, unexpected accessories, dreamy silhouettes and pieces that look like they wandered out of a storybook.
Blazers have officially left the boardroom and entered party territory. The right one can be sharper than a dress, cooler than a co-ord and just dramatic enough to make an entrance.
Every family has that one sister who has her life completely together, the one who falls in love with everything, the one who refuses to follow the rules and, of course, the one who believes more is always more.
What starts off as a promise of an entertaining fantasy adventure turns into a parade of incredibly generic and full of clichs action slop, complains Mayur Sanap.
Forget your regular corsets, bustiers and crop tops. The breastplate has officially entered its high-fashion era, transforming from an armour-inspired statement piece into one of the most dramatic ways to dress up.
Some fabrics never go out of style and satin silk is firmly at the top of that list.
Vedika Pinto may have everyone talking thanks to her performance in Musafir Cafe, but anyone who's been following her Instagram knows she's been serving main-character moments long before Netflix came calling.
'We all have to go someday. I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow. That time comes in the life of everyone. But before that time comes (we have to think, whether) am I able to do what I want to do? Have I made the effort?'
Every little girl has imagined being Cinderella at least once, and these lehengas come pretty close.
Jailer 2 brings back familiar allies, adds a couple of surprise faces and sets the stage for another showdown, but not every cameo gets the moment it deserves.
The dupatta has officially met its match. Why spend half the evening pinning, pleating and desperately trying to keep a piece of fabric from slipping off your shoulder when you can simply throw on a cape and call it a day?
Celebrate the enduring charisma of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bollywood's undisputed 'Pout Queen'.
Rhinestones have officially escaped the jewellery box. The girlies are sticking them on phone cases, water bottles, face masks and even their shoes, turning literally everything into a tiny disco ball.
Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 served up two very different visions of couture this weekend. While Falguni Shane Peacock looked beyond India's borders for inspiration, Rohit Bal turned the spotlight firmly onto the artisans who shaped his legacy.
On screen, Niharika Chouksey is winning hearts with her bubbly, girl-next-door charm in Tum Se Tum Tak.
While Arpita Mehta reimagined Indian celebration wear for the modern woman, Kunal Rawal presented his biggest menswear collection yet, proving that the husband and wife have design languages that are distinctly their own.
Jewellery trends come and go but jhumkas have a permanent address in every desi girl's jewellery box.
While Rubina Dilaik is a khiladi when it comes to battling her fear, she's just as fearless when it comes to fashion.
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.
Kalyani Priyadarshan has the kind of wardrobe that makes the word 'princess' feel less like a compliment and more like a fact.
At Paris Haute Couture Week, Ananya Panday made it clear once again that understated style can make just as much of an impact as a dramatic couture gown.
Independence doesn't come wrapped in one colour, one career or one definition. For some women, it looks like leading the boardroom. For others, it's booking that solo holiday, chasing a dream, owning their femininity or simply refusing to fit into a box.
If there's one outfit that deserves as much thought as the ring itself, it's the one you get proposed in. Jiya Shankar recently got engaged to businessman Kaaran Dhanak, and her dreamy dress instantly became proposal-style inspiration.
The new Tata Aeris, a sub-compact sedan, which replaces the Tigor, promises enhanced features, superior ride quality, and advanced technology.
Nothing says a traditional Odia Sunday lunch quite like a steaming bowl of mutton curry served with Jeera Rice.
10 states, 10 delicious coconut recipes for World Coconut Day
Sahiba Bali has mastered the art of looking like the happiest person in the room.
Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVI turned into quite the fashion spectacle as national ambassadors from across the world took the stage during one of the most anticipated events of the 75th Anniversary Miss World celebration.
If there's one Bollywood actress who could convince us to start wedding shopping years in advance, it's Kriti Sanon.
Long before it became fashionable as a plant-based substitute, Indians had transformed the humble green banana into an astonishing range of dishes. One of the most adaptable ingredients in your kitchen, it is also nutritious and affordable.
Bollywood's leading ladies are setting a dazzling trend, showcasing how oversized and dramatic earrings can transform any outfit into a show-stopping fashion statement.
Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna brought their latest collection, Noir Botanica Autumn/Winter 2026, to Mumbai, turning the runway into a meeting point between nature, architecture and the human form.
Is your favourite Nana Patekar dialogue on this list?
Mahima Makwana may have won hearts as the sweet and lovable Preeti in Musafir Cafe, but one scroll through her Instagram proves she's just as captivating off screen.
Kiara Advani turns 35 today and if there's one thing she's mastered besides stealing scenes, it's stealing the spotlight.
Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 proved that couture is no longer confined to a runway. From immersive presentations to futuristic craftsmanship and delicate romance, Tarun Tahiliani, ROSEROOM by Isha Jajodia and Rimzim Dadu each offered a distinct vision of what modern Indian couture can be.
Poppy Jabbal has never been one to play it safe. From quirky styling choices to unexpected pairings, her wardrobe is as fearless as her personality.
Forty years of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla means four decades of exquisite craftsmanship and Indian couture that has never been afraid to make a statement.
