There’s a reason every couture conversation this season keeps circling back to one name. Anamika Khanna has quietly turned Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar’s wedding festivities into her own personal showcase, dressing practically the entire Kapoor clan in pieces that took months, sometimes years of relationships to create. From hand-embroidered capes to heirloom fabric reborn, here’s how the designer kept delivering masterpiece after […]
In the biggest pop-culture crossover event of the decade, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot. After three years of a highly publicised, whirlwind romance that united the worlds of NFL and music, the two exchanged vows in a celebration that managed to be both massively star-studded and deeply intimate. For a singer-songwriter who has spent […]
For a fall Indian wedding in the USA (September–October), wear rich autumnal jewel tones like burgundy, rust, mustard, forest green, and deep teal. Choose medium-weight fabrics such as silk, velvet, brocade, and heavier georgette that suit cooler evenings. Match your outfit to each function—bright and light for the Mehendi and Sangeet, richly embroidered ethnic wear […]
Isha Ambani doesn’t just attend fashion’s biggest nights, she rewrites the rules of how Indian heritage shows up on a global stage. Whether it’s a saree, reimagined as wearable art at the Met Gala or a couture gown borrowed straight from her mother’s archive of heirloom jewels, every appearance feels less like dressing up and more […]
A Labor Day weekend Indian wedding usually spans three to four days, with separate events like the Mehendi, Sangeet, ceremony, and reception. Pack one outfit per function—typically three to five looks. Choose bright, festive colors (yellow and green for daytime events, jewel tones for evening) in breathable fabrics like cotton, georgette, and chiffon to stay cool in […]
For a Hindu wedding ceremony in America, guests should wear traditional Indian attire—a saree, lehenga, salwar suit for women, or a kurta, sherwani, or Nehru jacket for men. Choose rich colors like red, emerald, royal blue, or gold, and avoid all-white and all-black. Cover your shoulders during the ceremony, keep a scarf handy in case head-covering is […]
On an Indian wedding invite, “traditional” means full Indian ethnic wear—a saree, lehenga, or sherwani. “Festive” is more flexible: bright, dressy outfits that can be Indian or elevated Western pieces in rich colors. “Indo-Western” means fusion—think a saree gown, dhoti pants with a jacket, or an embellished cocktail dress with Indian detailing. When in doubt, dress […]
There is a particular kind of beauty to Onam mornings. The air carries the faint sweetness of marigolds and jasmine, arranged petal by petal into an elaborate pookalam at the threshold. Somewhere nearby, the kitchen hums with the preparation of a sadya — twenty-six dishes to be served on a plantain leaf with the unhurried […]
Some Bollywood weddings are all about grandeur. Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt chose something entirely different. On July 5, the couple tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony at Aamir’s Bandra residence, surrounded by their closest family and friends. With no extravagant destination venue or larger-than-life festivities, the wedding proved that intimacy can be just […]
Onam is more than just a harvest festival. For Malayalis living across the USA, it is a cherished opportunity to reconnect with home through traditions, family gatherings, pookalams, Onasadya feasts, temple visits, and community celebrations. Whether you’re celebrating in New Jersey, Texas, California, or anywhere in between, dressing up is an important part of the festivities. While the classic kasavu saree remains timeless, Onam […]
