Born in Mumbai, Meher rose to national prominence when she was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964. Castelino's crowning came at a time when beauty contests and fashion culture were still evolving in India.
Vikram Phadnis' celebration of 35 years in fashion, wasn't just a party, it was a full-blown glam parade.
Defying industry biases around skin tone, Rachel emerged as a strong voice against colourism, earning recognition for challenging the dominance of 'fair skin' standards.
Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.
The ace designer reveals the best gift fashion gave him.
'Hard work is non-negotiable. Nothing comes easy; you have to give it your all'
"I'm back again with the Lakme family. Hopefully, I'll be back on the ramp with all my favourite designers wearing their outfits, maybe not as size zero, but owning it completely," says the star.
Ralph Laruen's brand is celebrated for its timeless elegance and embodiment of American tradition.
Chainmail has come to represent creativity and defiance, marking a departure from traditional fabrics toward something bold and unique.
'Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...' 'Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.'
Designers in Bangalore are reinventing themselves by adopting cost-cutting techniques.
Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.
'It's rare to find a designer of his stature who remains so humble, kind and encouraging to everyone around him.'
Vogue's Forces of Fashion red carpet event held October 23 at St Regis, Mumbai was a Starry Night of Style.
Professor Tonya Boone draws upon her research on sustainable supply chains to discuss the impact of fashion industry on the environment and the implications of fast fashion for India.
'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.'
Nikita Sahay, a former captain in the Indian Army who has worked with Rohit Bal, shares fond memories of the legendary designer who passed away into the ages on November 1, 2024.
'He was Vibrant, Colourful, Funny, Genius, Compassionate, Larger than Life, Kind and many more things!' 'Above all A Great Human being.'
The $2.5 billion ARY Group, a Pakistani media organisation based in Dubai, is looking for investment opportunities in Indian fashion industry with an aim to take it to the neighbouring country.
Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack. He was 63.
We bring you two exclusive excerpts from Powder Room: The Untold Story of Indian Fashion
Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
In a bid to provide assistance to fashion designers, the Small Industries Development Bank of India will create a Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) corpus to lend to the sector.
'Out of sight, out of mind happens.'
Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine
Which of these celebs made you go weak in your knees?
With frequent fashion events and more fashion houses opening in the North East, the industry has begun to flourish in Meghalaya.
The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actors turned showstoppers for Designer Manish Malhotra.
International model. Beauty entrepreneur. Investment analyst. Columbia University alumnus. Say hello to Pritika Swarup.
'Khadi can be hope for the entire world which is struggling with the pollution from the fashion industry.'
Roselynn Raj speaks about the challenges of being a dusky-skinned model in the Indian fashion industry.
Criticised for being too big, Janette Tirkey is winning hearts on the ramp.
All you need to know about the Indian supermodel's diet and fitness routine.
These beauties that dark skin rules the world.
The actress stunned in a desi avatar by J J Valaya.
Internationally acclaimed designer Vaishali Shadangule presented her Fil Rouge collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2022.
'A dream does not become a reality by accident, it is the result of sweat, commitment and hard effort.'
Ajmer-born model and entrepreneur Rushali Yadav talks about her fashion journey.
Model Shimona Nath explains why it was such a terrible experience.
'Bollywood actresses like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman were huge inspirations, and they have stuck with us.'
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