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.
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 is a reason the wrap dress has outlived every fleeting trend cycle since Diane von Fürstenberg first tied one shut in 1974, it moves the way a woman moves. No zippers digging in, no seams fighting your silhouette. Just fabric, folded and knotted into place, adjusting to you rather than the other way around. For […]
Gone are the days when the Punjabi bridal suit was believed to be the quiet cousin of the lehenga. They were neatly packed and saved for the sangeet, the courtyard functions, the days between the “big” events. But the same bridal kurta sets found a new meaning. Somewhere between the sharara’s comeback and the gharara’s second act, the suit […]
Gold is not really a colour. It is a decision. It is the shade that turns up to every occasion, weddings, festivals, red carpets, a Tuesday that suddenly needs elevating. And somehow never overstays its welcome. But gold rarely works alone. Its real power lies in who it stands next to. Pair it wrong and it looks loud. […]
There is a particular sound a handloom makes, the wooden clack of the shuttle, the rhythmic thud of the reed pressing thread into place, that no machine has ever managed to fake. It is the sound of a designer saree, a lehenga, or a kurta set taking three days to be born instead of three minutes. Every thread carries […]
Weddings are getting louder in the details. The outfit sets the stage, but this season, it’s the accessories doing the talking. Here’s what’s about to be everywhere. From sculptural mini bags and waist-cinching belts to stacked anklets and barely-there veils, the smallest additions are making the biggest impact. And 2027 is shaping up to be the year of the statement accessory. Think less about matching everything and […]
Forget “timeless.” Forget “classic.” Gen Z didn’t come here for your grandmother’s jewellery box rules, they came to remix them. Whether it’s designer jewellery layered over a basic tee, statement earrings that steal the spotlight, sculptural gold necklaces, chunky rings, or playful hair accessories, every piece has to feel like an extension of their personality. This is a generation that treats a jewellery box like a mood board: equal parts nostalgia, chaos, and main-character […]
Every Raksha Bandhan comes with the same question: What do you gift the sister who has already claimed half your wardrobe, your favourite snacks, and most of your patience? Flowers fade, gift cards feel impersonal, and another box of sweets disappears in a day. A piece of jewellery, however, becomes part of her everyday story. Whether she loves […]
If there’s one thread running through Khushi Kapoor’s festive wardrobe this year, it’s petals. Not the loud, obvious kind, the ones that whisper through hand embroidery, appliqué, and thread work, turning up on everything from bridesmaid looks to runway-off-duty glamour. She’s quietly become the reference point for anyone who wants their lehenga to feel like a garden caught mid-bloom rather than a costume. Here’s a walk through five […]
Some decades whisper. The 1970s shouted, in paisley, in polyester, in necklines that plunged and sleeves that billowed like they had somewhere important to be. It was the decade that took the buttoned-up rules of the ’60s and set them loose: bralettes went bohemian, dance floors turned into disco balls of sequins, and the humble blouse became a […]
