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.
Every year on June 5th, the world pauses to celebrate World Environment Day, a moment designated by the United Nations to draw our collective attention to the planet we call home. It’s a day for pledges, policies, and passionate conversations. But it’s also, increasingly, a day for wardrobes. Fashion is the second-largest polluter in the world. It guzzles water, dumps chemicals […]
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of quiet introspection, spiritual renewal, and deep-rooted community. In the UAE, where culture, heritage, and cosmopolitan energy converge in the most extraordinary ways, dressing for this season is an art unto itself. It is not about disappearing. It is about showing up, thoughtfully. Modest doesn’t mean muted, and […]
Vat Savitri Puja is one of those festivals that carries the weight of devotion, tradition, and beauty all at once. Observed by married Hindu women who fast and pray for the longevity of their husbands, this puja holds deep cultural meaning, and the way you dress for it is very much a part of that […]
There is something quietly powerful about the image of a woman circling a banyan tree, her saree trailing behind her like a prayer made visible. Vat Savitri Puja, observed on the amavasya or purnima of the Jyeshtha month, is one of India’s most deeply personal festivals. It is the day married women fast and offer prayers for the long life of their […]
There is something almost poetic about fashion returning to what it was always meant to be, graceful, layered, and deeply rooted. And right now, no trend captures that spirit better than the dupatta saree. Not the saree alone. Not a dupatta sitting sadly on a hanger. But both, together, in motion, creating something that is part heritage, part runway, and […]
Karishma Tanna’s Godh Bharai was not just a celebration; it was a masterclass in how to dress for a sacred South Indian ceremony with grace, opulence, and soul. Just weeks after announcing her pregnancy with husband Varun Bangera, the actress stepped into her intimate Tulu-style baby shower looking every bit the glowing mum-to-be we didn’t know we needed. The ceremony was steeped […]
Australian winter weddings come with a very specific dress-code challenge, especially for Indian wedding guests. And you wish to stay rooted to your culture and tradition. While the urge to look celebratory is strong, the June, July, and August evenings in cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, or Perth can quickly turn chilly. An embroidered lehenga may feel too bulky, while a classic saree blouse often leaves […]
There is something quietly radical about a nose pin. It is small enough to be overlooked, yet impossible to ignore. It sits at the centre of the face, at the very place where breath enters the body, and for thousands of years, it has carried the weight of identity, devotion, culture, and beauty all at once. It has […]
There is something wonderfully alive about the ladies’ café culture in Jeddah. From the intimate corner tables at tucked-away spots in Al-Andalus to the breezy outdoor terraces of Obhur, women are gathering more than ever. Whether it is lingering over iced lattes and cardamom cake, celebrating birthdays, catching up after weeks apart, or simply enjoying time reserved […]
There are celebrities who attend Cannes, and then there is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a presence so intertwined with the festival that her arrival feels less like an appearance and more like an event. Since first stepping onto the red carpet in 2002, she has transformed into one of Cannes’ most enduring fashion icons, consistently delivering the […]
