The murmurs had been building for a season or two. Quiet luxury, for all its elegance, had started to feel like an excuse—a retreat from the kind of bold, labor-intensive couture that Indian fashion does better than almost anyone else on earth. Then came India Couture Week 2026, and the conversation changed entirely. Organized by […]
Quick answer: Your reading preferences and fashion sense share more DNA than you’d think. Romance readers gravitate toward florals, fantasy fans embrace embellished couture, mystery lovers wear monochrome, historical fiction readers choose heritage weaves, and contemporary fiction fans opt for minimal silhouettes. There’s a moment every reader knows when a book so completely pulls you […]
A runway can introduce a collection but a conversation with its designer brings it to life. On 11th July 2026, Aza Ambawatta invited fashion lovers to step beyond the garments and meet the creative minds behind them. The exclusive Meet the Designer event featured Jigar Mali from 2 PM to 4 PM and Salil Bhatia from 4 PM […]
Onam is more than a harvest festival. It is ten days of colour, community, and culture, a time when families come together to celebrate Kerala’s rich heritage. For the millions of Keralites living across the UAE, this festival holds a special place. The festivities are grand, the gatherings are warm, and the outfits? They deserve just as much thought. If you […]
The energy was electric at the Aza Santacruz store as fashion enthusiasts and connoisseurs gathered for an exclusive Meet-the-Designer event. Celebrating the finest in contemporary design and artisanal craftsmanship, the showcase brought patrons up close and personal with the creative minds behind three trailblazing labels: Naki India, Monk & Mei by Sonia Anand, and Soup by Sougat Paul. Attendees enjoyed a unique […]
The Batua bag, a drawstring pouch rooted in South Asian tradition, is having a major fashion moment. Once confined to bridal trousseaus and festive occasions, the Batua has crossed over into everyday styling reimagined by global designers and embraced by a new generation of fashion lovers. There are certain accessories that never truly disappear. They […]
Indian festivals have a beautiful way of erasing distances. No matter how many miles lie between you and your homeland, the arrival of the festive season brings a certain warmth. For the Indian diaspora across the United States and the United Kingdom, celebrations like Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and Diwali are more […]
There’s something undeniably romantic about a monsoon wedding. The overcast sky, the petrichor in the air, the sound of rain against marigold-draped mandaps — it creates a mood that no other season can quite replicate. But getting married during the rains also demands a sharper eye for fashion choices. The wrong fabric, the wrong footwear, […]
There’s an art to being the bridesmaid who elevates the occasion without overshadowing it. At Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s wedding festivities, Alia Bhatt demonstrated exactly that — three times over. Each of Alia Bhatt’s bridesmaid looks followed a consistent visual language: luxurious fabrics, soft color palettes, and singular statement pieces that did all the talking. No […]
Onam is one of Kerala’s most beloved festivals, a ten-day harvest celebration rich with floral rangolis, traditional feasts, and, of course, stunning outfits. For women of the Indian diaspora living in the US, dressing for Onam often comes with its own set of questions: How do you honour tradition while still choosing something functional and modern? The answer, increasingly, is […]
