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.
There’s a particular kind of magic that arrives with your sagai. The rings, the rosewater, the relatives who’ve traveled great distances just to witness this moment, and then, inevitably, the question that keeps you up three nights before: what do I wear? The sagai sits in that delicious in-between space: more intimate than the wedding, more significant than a mere party. It calls for something that reads festive without […]
There’s a quiet revolution happening in the way women spend on themselves. It doesn’t make headlines the way a viral handbag drop does, but it’s reshaping an entire industry. Women, younger, more financially independent, and more intentional than any generation before them, are turning away from the cycle of trend-chasing and choosing something that lasts. They’re buying fine jewellery, and they’re buying it for themselves. The […]
Some celebrities wear sarees. Rekha Ji turns them into moments so iconic they deserve their own background score. Be honest — has anyone ever worn a Kanjivaram saree and looked more iconic than Rekha Ji? We’ll wait. From regal Kanjivarams to unexpected metallic drapes, her wardrobe reads like a love letter to Indian craftsmanship, rich silks, intricate zari, and timeless elegance stitched into every appearance. Gold zari, temple jewellery, bold […]
The internet did not see it coming, but once those photographs landed, it was impossible to look away. Dishani Chakraborty, the actress and filmmaker who is the adopted daughter of Bollywood legend Mithun Chakraborty and his wife Yogeeta Bali, announced her engagement to longtime partner Myles Mantzaris on June 15, and every frame of it felt like […]
Just when we thought embellishments had won, florals came back and stole the spotlight. After years of being eclipsed by heavy embroidery, all-over threadwork, and maximalist embellishment, the floral printed saree has found its way back to the spotlight, and Bollywood has been doing the heavy lifting. From red carpets to film promotions, from Instagram feeds to magazine covers, a garden of blooms […]
For a while, it felt like fashion wanted us to whisper. Neutral palettes, barely-there accessories, quiet luxury everywhere. But if the return of beaded bags tells us anything, it is this: fashion is ready to have fun again. Once limited to vintage wardrobes, Y2K icons, and vacation dressing, beaded handbags are now reclaiming space in the everyday fashion conversation, from festive wardrobes to elevated […]
Read this blog in Arabic: https://www.azafashions.com/blog/saudi-luxury-event-gowns-ar/Few fashion moments feel as compelling as an all-women luxury event in Saudi Arabia. The mood is celebratory, the setting indulgent, and the dress code an invitation to embrace glamour without hesitation. These gatherings, held in the gilded interiors of five-star hotels in Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlUla, call for gowns that […]
While India’s luxury fashion landscape continues to evolve, every once in a while, a label arrives at a retail destination and feels like a natural fit. AM.IT pret launch by Amit Aggarwal feels exactly like that at Aza Ambawatta. Aza has always been celebrated for championing designers who balance craft with contemporary style. And with Amit Aggarwal’s newest addition to its shelves, Aza brings in […]
There are trends that arrive with fanfare and disappear by the next season. And then there is suede, a material so deeply embedded in fashion’s DNA that it never truly goes away, it simply bides its time. In 2026, suede has stopped bidding. It is everywhere, on every red carpet, at every front row, thrown over every […]
It’s 2026, everybody, and there’s a quiet revolution happening in men’s fashion, and it’s happening in very loud, very shiny terms. Sequins, long consigned to the realm of women’s evening wear or retro disco nostalgia, have found a confident new home on the male form. As more and more people begin resorting to a fashion landscape that reflects who they are […]
