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.
A skirt is the most honest garment in your wardrobe. It doesn’t hide behind a waistband or a hem that never quite lands right. It moves when you do, it announces your arrival before you’ve said hello, and it can turn a Tuesday coffee run into a runway moment. Across wedding season in Delhi, brunches […]
Remember the bead necklace you made at nine, threaded on elastic, slightly lopsided, worn with total confidence? Fashion has just decided you were onto something. Beaded necklaces turned up on the Spring/Summer 2027 runways in a big way, and the mood has changed. These aren’t the chunky summer strands of last season. They’re longer, more layered […]
Khushi Kapoor once again proves that the magic lies in the details. From the glimmer of Mukaish embroidery to the playful flicker of mirror-work, her Jo Malone Diwali bash look in Mumbai, strikes that perfect balance between old-world craftsmanship and modern glamour. Outfit in question: her head-turning purple Arpita Mehta gown. And if you’re looking […]
Diwali is the one night when everyone dresses to be seen. Every room is gold-lit, every camera is out, and every saree has something to prove. The easy approach is to buy “a red saree.” The smarter one is to pick a designer whose point of view matches the kind of entrance you want. Some […]
Forget the games, the cupcake tower, and the “guess the baby food” bingo. An Indian baby shower is a different kind of party. Think a living room that smells of jasmine and ghee, an aunty pressing a handful of bangles into your palm, and a mom-to-be seated like a queen while the women of the […]
Red doesn’t whisper at an Indian wedding. It arrives, it commands, and it stays in the photographs for decades. But no two reds are alike. One designer’s red is a smouldering, sindoor-deep heirloom shade, another’s is a sun-warmed vermilion, and a third is a rebellious tomato-pop that makes the mandap look underdressed. Choosing a red […]
Festive dressing has a way of making you want everything at once. The embroidered kurta you spotted on Instagram, the saree that would look incredible at a Diwali party, the lehenga you have already imagined twirling in, and that statement co-ord set you know will turn heads. The only catch? Building a festive wardrobe should […]
Red is not just a colour on Karwa Chauth. It is a mood, a memory and a statement of intent. It’s the shade of bridal lehengas folded away in trunks, of mehndi still staining the palms, of a long day of devotion that ends with a sieve, a diya and a very patient moon. A […]
Your first Diwali as a married couple deserves a little extra sparkle. It’s the season to turn heads together, colour-coordinate without looking too matchy-matchy and start traditions that are yours alone. Think jewel-toned outfits, dreamy pastels, rich fabrics and statement-making silhouettes that bring the festive magic without repeating your wedding-day looks. Whether you’re drawn to […]
Stripes have never really gone away, but this season they’ve come back to take over. After a long stretch of hushed, minimal dressing, fashion is turning up the volume, and stripes are leading the charge. The Spring/Summer 2027 season began in New York with bold stripes that simply couldn’t go unnoticed. Proenza Schouler and Tommy […]
