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.
If a painting could leave its frame, wear a thousand embellishments and walk into a room, it might look something like this. At Swadesh’s first anniversary, Isha Ambani arrived in a Torani lehenga that brought Radha and Krishna to life in a riot of colour, craft and couture. Ten artisans, 90 days and 2,000 hours […]
Navratri has never been shy, but this year it got articulate. The nine nights belong to dandiya and devotion, and the wardrobes of Bollywood’s best have turned them into a masterclass in Indian craft. Patola dupattas that pour like stained glass. Bandhani in sapphire and plum. Ashavali brocade that took five months to weave. Cowrie […]
Diwali has always been the one night of the year when dressing up isn’t optional. This season, the wardrobe has stopped asking for permission. It’s structured, shimmering, saturated, and unapologetically sure of itself. This Diwali, let’s not play it safe with your wardrobe. It’s the one occasion when a little extra sparkle, a dramatic silhouette […]
Dhanteras has a dress code, and it is shine. Gold goes in the bag, lamps go on the threshold, and everyone gets dressed up for a pooja that turns into a party. The sarees below are all pre-draped. That means no pleat wrestling in front of the mirror while the aarti plate waits. There’s still plenty […]
Karwa Chauth has a dress code, and it is written in vermilion. Red is the colour of the sindoor, the bridal lehenga and the long wait for the moon, so it never goes out of season. It carries upon it, generations of devotion and faith. And while nothing could replace the beauty and aura of […]
Chhath Puja begins when much of the world is still asleep. At the ghats, the air carries the scent of fresh fruits, the rustle of sugarcane and the quiet prayers of devotees waiting for the sun. Then the horizon begins to glow, turning the water gold and bringing every shade of red, orange, yellow and […]
Bridal reds had their share of fame and was heaped with all the love they deserved. And thought it continues to live in our hearts rent-free, it has begun giving way to a more softer, delicate and calmer palette for today’s modern brides. The new age brides are rewriting the rules of bridal color paette, […]
A Navratri lehenga has to do what no other outfit does. It must survive hours of circular footwork, look sensational in the flash of a thousand phone cameras, and flare out like a dream on every turn. Fortunately, a clutch of designers have cracked that code. Here are the names to know. The Top Designers […]
Some outfits are engineered to grab all your attention. Janhvi Kapoor’s recent white saree, however, earned it by doing the opposite: a hush of ivory, then a burst of gold, garnet and green exactly where you least expect it. At the Business of Fashion BoF 500 Gala in Paris on October 3, the Gen Z style […]
Buying a diamond ring is rarely just about the sparkle. It is about finding a piece that feels personal, suits your style, fits your budget, and stays meaningful long after the occasion has passed. But with lab-grown diamonds becoming increasingly popular in India, choosing the right ring comes with a few new questions. Are lab-grown […]
