'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is well-known for donning saris that speak as powerfully as her budget speech. Each Budget Day, she selects a drape that pays tribute to India's amazing textile heritage and the mastery of its artisans.
The actor endorsed sustainable fashion as she walked for designer Gunjan Jain.
Here's how you can lend a new look to your old silk sari.
If there's one silhouette that refuses to be put in a box, it's the sari. And in 2025, it was reimagined, remixed and completely reinvented.
Ever since she shifted base to the US, Bollywood has been missing its desi girl and her saris.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday presented a cream-coloured south silk sari to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who in return gifted the famous Bangladeshi Jamdani sari to the visiting Indian leader.
As Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirmed their wedding rumours, calling it The Wedding of Virosh, fans are already manifesting mandap visions.
Namrata Thakker looks at the ladies, who have been slaying with six yards of elegance.
Sai Pallavi is proof that you don't need layers of glam, piles of accessories or dramatic silhouettes to make people stop and look.
Nusrat Jahan has always moved comfortably between the worlds of cinema, politicsand fashion.
Some people pick a lane and stick to it. Ashika Ranganath prefers the scenic route.
Ever since her stint in Kantara 2 and now her much-awaited release Toxic, Rukmini Vasanth is firmly on the audience's radar for her performances as well as her fashion choices.
Some people rely on new saris to keep their looks exciting. Nidhhi Agerwal does the opposite.
Eesha Rebba is the queen of switching between boardroom boss and desi diva without missing a beat.
This Ganpati festive season, we saw a lot of gorgeous ladies donning outfits that were the perfect blend of grace and elegance.
Vasant Panchami is not just about welcoming spring, it is also about honouring Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, music and art. And that is exactly why most people dress up in yellow on this day.
Hebah Patel loves making traditional looks interesting without going overboard.
We may just have found a new Gen Z fashion girl to obsess over. Cool and refreshingly unfussy, Aviva Baig's wardrobe is every fashion girlie's dream.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu made a pretty bride next to Raj Nidimoru, in the pictures she posted on Instagram.
Mira's decision to wear an Indian sari was a beautiful tribute to Indian craftsmanship, heritage that also honoured the family's Indian roots.
Archana Iyer dresses like someone who loves her traditions but also knows her way around a power move.
Pearls are no longer just sitting quietly around the neck; they're taking over entire outfits.
Women, leadership and serious style were the Valentine's Day theme at the NMACC in Mumbai as Isha Ambani hosted Queen Rania of Joran for a special roundtable on 'Celebration of Women Leadership in India.'
The wedding season is on, and it's time to turn up the style quotient and spice things up.
Designer Sanjukta Dutta spread her magic at Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI with her collection, Gadhuli, showcased rich weaves, bold colours and the beauty of twilight.
Elnaaz Norouzi has a personal style that feels like a breath of fresh air. It is effortless and completely free-spirited.
2025 was the year blouses stopped being just blouses. They became the star of the outfit.
'...since the pandemic, driven by the worlds of influencers and Bollywood.'
Nita Ambani made sure she showcased the exquisite beauty of Indian handloom at the pre-inauguration dinner for US President Donald Trump.
Move over sequins and silk, this season it's all about that soft shimmer of tissue saris.
Srinidhi Shetty's Instagram might as well be a love letter to the sari.
Aishwarya Arjun refuses to be boxed into a single aesthetic. The Seetha Payanam actress looks equally at home in power blazers and dreamy lehengas.
Once considered a nostalgic piece from our grandmother's jewellery boxes, kanautis (ear chains) are suddenly everywhere and celebs are leading the comeback.
Tara Sutaria is turning 30 and, honestly, there's no better time to revisit her incredible desi yet modish moments.
Fresh off the release of Thamma, Rashmika Mandanna is proving that her style game is as solid as her screen presence.
The seventh day's colour, this Navratri, is peacock green, a shade that radiates freshness and power.
Nancy Tyagi's sari-inspired look for Tyla's maiden visit to India is the inspiration moment that aptly blends global glam with desi charm.
If there's one actress who understands romance inside-out, it is O Romeo's Triptii Dimri.
Aditi Rao Hydari has that rare charm, the kind that makes her look just as regal in a silk sari as she does in a sleek couture gown.
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