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.
Fashion in the desert states is beyond clothing. It reads as the wearer’s identity, tradition, and their preference towards refined aesthetics. Among the many iconic garments embraced in Middle Eastern wardrobes, the kaftan stands tall as a beacon of timeless grace. Whether in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, or Oman, kaftans remain a closet staple for everyday elegance and celebratory dressing. What was once worn for comfort […]
There’s something about a designer stepping out from behind the seams and speaking directly to the people who wear their work. Something shifts, and the clothing stops being just clothes. That is precisely what happened at Aza Regency One’s latest Meet-the-Designer evening with Rabiya Savlani. The evening unfolded in a setting that felt both intimate and thoughtfully curated – the kind of space where fashion is not rushed […]
Hopelessly in love with the phulkari embroidery? Well, long before fashion weeks and designer labels, there was Phulkari. And trust me, it needed no dramatic runways and couture shows to be extraordinary. Phulkari, from the Punjabi “phul” (flower) and “kari” (work), translates simply to “flower work.” But there is nothing simple about it. It is Punjab’s most intimate art form: conceived by […]
When Kiara Advani stepped onto the red carpet at the NMACC 3rd anniversary celebration on April 3, 2026, the internet instantly declared it a moment. Appearing alongside Sidharth Malhotra months after welcoming their daughter Saraayah, Kiara radiated what fans lovingly called the “new-mom glow.” But beyond the glow, it was her baby-pink House of Masaba saree that truly stole the […]
There’s a particular kind of confidence that comes with wearing something that knows exactly what it is. No apologies, no overexplanation. Just structure, fabric, and the quiet authority of a silhouette that has outlasted every trend that ever tried to replace it. Ranveer Singh understood this perfectly when he walked into the NMACC third-anniversary gala […]
And yet again, Alia Bhatt proves why she remains as the undisputed style queen of Bollywood. For the recent Star Screen Awards in Mumbai, the actor got the internet talking as she championed two looks by Gaurav Gupta. The two designers, who look poles apart in spirit, moved seamlessly from soft, romantic elegance to sharp, commanding power dressing as she stepped into her […]
World Siblings Day, celebrated worldwide on April 10th, is basically your annual excuse to relive childhood chaos, inside jokes, and those endless wardrobe borrow-and-fight sessions over TV remote and video games, except now, with better fashion sense. And while matching outfits with your sibling might sound cute in theory, nobody wants to look like they’re headed to a themed family photoshoot from 2005. The […]
Some designers create clothes. Others create moods—and Gopi Vaid unmistakably belongs to the latter. Known for turning festive dressing into a vibrant celebration of color, craft, and comfort, the brand has carved a niche as a go-to label for joyful Indian occasions. Founded in Mumbai, Gopi Vaid quickly rose to prominence for redefining festive wear with lightweight fabrics, […]
Long before it graced bridal lehengas and runway sarees, Pichwai art served a sacred purpose. Originating nearly 400 years ago in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, these elaborate cloth paintings were created as backdrops for the idol of Shrinathji — a form of Lord Krishna — inside the revered Haveli temple. The word itself tells the story: ‘pichh’ means ‘behind’ and ‘wai’ means ‘hanging’. Each Pichwai was painted by […]
The modern sherwani is no longer just for the baraati. It has become a statement of identity — bold or understated, floral or architectural, regal or quietly cool. Here, we decode eight celebrity looks that prove there is an entire universe of sherwanis waiting to be explored, and we tell you exactly where to find your version of […]
