Every Independence Day, we honour the journey of a progressive nation built on deep roots. Today, that spirit lives vibrantly in Indian artistry. Several decades ago, local ateliers were seen as production hubs for luxury houses. In recent times, Indian designers have claimed their rightful place at the forefront of global design. They carry centuries […]
Some fashion conversations happen on runways. Others happen over a closer look at a sleeve, a conversation about craftsmanship, fabric selection, detailing involved, or a story behind a silhouette. On 5th August 2026, Aza Bandra became the finest setting for one such afternoon. From 3 PM to 6 PM, the store hosted an exclusive Meet […]
There’s a quiet shift happening in festive dressing. At weddings, pujas, and Diwali gatherings, more and more women are showing up in stunning festive looks without a dupatta in sight — and looking entirely intentional about it. No scrambling to pin it in place. No readjusting every ten minutes. Just a beautifully styled outfit that […]
Gen Z could sucessfully do what the previous generation deemed impossible: they made Indian wear cool without making it feel like a history lesson.The kurta got a little more dramatic. The sharara got a little more attitude. The cape entered the chat. And somewhere along the way, the humble ethnic set went from “What should I wear to […]
Red has always had its moment. It probably always will. But 2026-27 brides are writing a different kind of story — one where the bridal palette is less inherited and more intentional. Across wedding floors and bridal editorials alike, a new wave of modern bridal saree colours is emerging: unexpected, visually arresting and completely reimagined […]
Aza Kolkata hosted an extraordinary Meet-the-Designer event at its landmark destination. The afternoon spotlighted three distinctive designers—Sheetal Batra, Istya, and Soup by Sougat Paul. Guests enjoyed a rare opportunity to meet the creative forces in person, experience the new collections up close, and discuss the design stories shaping this season’s wardrobes. Where Craft Meets Conversation […]
Menswear is loosening up. Not in a chaotic, anything-goes kind of way — more like a slow exhale after years of playing it safe. The sheer shirt is at the center of that shift, and it’s moved well past the runway experiments and celebrity red carpet moments that first put it on the map. Right […]
Most guys circle through the same four colours on rotation. Black shirt. White tee. Navy blazer. Grey trousers. Repeat. It’s not a bad uniform—but it’s not exactly memorable, either. Here’s the thing: colour doesn’t mean loud. The right shade, worn the right way, can make a relaxed kurta look considered, a simple co-ord look editorial, […]
Somewhere between the last frost and the first invite to a garden brunch, florals quietly staged a takeover. But except this time, they skipped the dress and went straight for the skirt. It’s the piece doing double duty this season: dressed up with a blouse for a wedding shower, dressed down with a tee for weekend […]
There’s a particular kind of pleasure in watching a character’s clothing do the heavy lifting. Not in a theatrical, costume-drama way — but quietly, almost imperceptibly, the way a real person’s wardrobe shifts when their life does. Sudha, played by Vedika Pinto in Musafir Cafe, is exactly that kind of character. Her outfits don’t announce […]
