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.
Gone are the days when Jewellery used to finish an outfit. Now, it can be the outfit. Yes, for Gen Z and young fashion enthusiasts, the jewellery box is anything but boring. They are no longer making way for predictable pieces but are about little pieces that mirror the wearer’s personality. A sculptural ear cuff, a […]
There was a time when necklines were an afterthought. The outfit did the talking, and everything above the collarbone simply followed along. Not anymore. In 2026, the conversation has shifted to a detail that changes the entire mood of a look without demanding attention: the V-neckline. From festive dressing to vacation wardrobes, the V-neck is […]
Forget the mini. New Zealand’s nightlife has quietly rewritten the rules, and maxi dress is the new fluent. From Auckland’s rooftop bars to Wellington’s basement clubs, the dress that owns the room isn’t shrinking, it’s sweeping. A slit that flashes at the right moment, a shoulder catching neon light, a hemline that pools dramatically on the […]
Not long ago, comfort and ‘occasion-friendly’ footwear did not get along. Heels got you into the party; flats got you home. But somewhere between the rise of quiet luxury and the exhaustion of dancing at a sangeet in four-inch stilettos, flats made the most dramatic comeback. It’s no longer the understudy waiting in the wings, it’s […]
Janmashtami in the diaspora has a rhythm all its own; temple aartis that start after the American workday ends, community dahi handis in a parking lot instead of a Mathura lane, midnight bhajans that somehow still fit into a Sunday-night schedule. What hasn’t kept pace is the wardrobe. Most closets still default to a plain kurta […]
Every wedding season leaves behind a residue, a phrase, a silhouette, a shade that lingers in every trousseau conversation for years after. 2027 is shaping up to be one of those seasons. The bridal wardrobe is moving away from safe, expected choices and toward pieces that argue with tradition a little, a corset laced over a […]
Some fashion conversations happen on runways. Others happen over a closer look at a sleeve, a conversation about craftsmanship, fabric selection, detailing involved, or a story behind a silhouette. On 5th August 2026, Aza Bandra became the finest setting for one such afternoon. From 3 PM to 6 PM, the store hosted an exclusive Meet […]
Gen Z could sucessfully do what the previous generation deemed impossible: they made Indian wear cool without making it feel like a history lesson.The kurta got a little more dramatic. The sharara got a little more attitude. The cape entered the chat. And somewhere along the way, the humble ethnic set went from “What should I wear to […]
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 […]
