Shilpa Hazra, a wardrobe wordsmith and a proud mom of a spirited two-year-old, spins fashion stories that speak every language. Off the keyboard, she escapes into Rabindranath Tagore's poetic universe, stirs up flavorful tales in her kitchen and drafts silent stories from the corners of her favorite cafes.
Summer dressing in Saudi Arabia comes with its own fashion formula: staying cool without compromising on modesty. The challenge isn’t just finding something lightweight—it’s finding pieces that feel elegant, office-appropriate, and versatile enough to wear beyond your 9-to-5. Thankfully, the new season’s designer dresses have mastered the assignment. Think airy cottons, breathable linens, graceful maxis, and relaxed silhouettes with covered shoulders and […]
The Punjabi night scene in the UK is no small affair. From packed clubs in Southall and Birmingham’s Broad Street to glittering ballroom events in Leicester, these evenings are a full-blown celebration of desi culture, the kind where the dhol starts and the dance floor fills up in exactly thirty seconds. And with a vibe that sits somewhere […]
There is a moment at every Indian wedding when someone walks in and the entire room quietly turns. Not the bride, not the groom. The wedding guest who got it exactly right. The saree is pressed to perfection, the blouse is something between art and architecture, and the dupatta falls like it was placed there by someone with a theology degree in fabric. […]
If you thought the shirt dress was safely filed away in the early 2000s alongside low-rise jeans and chunky highlights, think again. The silhouette is having its most glamorous comeback moment yet — and this time, it’s showing up with embroidery, hand-crafted details, and a personality far beyond the basic button-down. The shirt dress has been spotted everywhere from resort runways to […]
Red has always been the colour of the Indian bride. It is written into our rituals, woven into our traditions, and stitched into the very idea of what a wedding looks like. But in 2026, red is no longer a single answer, it’s an entire conversation. The modern bride isn’t simply choosing red. She’s choosing which red. And the spectrum is more nuanced, more expressive, […]
Something quietly radical is happening at Indian weddings. Brides are trading in centuries of red for something quieter, cleaner, and frankly more cinematic-white It feels especially of the moment in a year where soft, understated tones are dominating fashion conversations alongside Pantone’s Colour of the Year. What was once considered inauspicious is now the most aspirational shade on the shaadi circuit. And […]
A Gen Z-approved bag has a lot to do: hold your essentials, survive a night out, and still look good enough to make it into the photo dump. A plain neutral shoulder bag that behaves itself for years? Useful, yes. Very Gen Z? Not quite. They want one with a point of view, something that can start a conversation on Instagram, […]
When Dua Lipa dropped two words on Instagram on June 20, 2026, “Mr. & Mrs.”, the internet forgot to breathe. What followed was a series of photographs by legendary lensman David Sims that confirmed what the fashion world had been quietly anticipating: this was not going to be your average celebrity wedding wardrobe. From a sun-drenched Ibiza bachelorette […]
Sentosa Island isn’t just Singapore’s favourite weekend escape; it’s a full-blown resort destination packed into a few compact, brilliantly connected kilometres. Think powdery white beaches, rooftop bars, waterparks, nature trails, and casino complexes, all within easy reach of each other. Getting dressed for a Sentosa weekend requires actual thought, because a 10 am beachside brunch looks very different […]
There’s a particular kind of pressure that comes with dressing for your own haldi. It’s a daytime function, usually outdoors, with sunlight doing things to fabric you never anticipated, a crowd of people photographing you from every angle, and the very real possibility that turmeric will find its way onto your outfit whether you invited it or […]
