Nine nights of music, colour, and non-stop dancing. That’s what Navratri looks like in Mauritius, where the island’s Indian diaspora turns Garba and Dandiya nights into some of the most vibrant celebrations of the year. Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on October 11, which gives you a few weeks to plan an outfit that does more […]
Durga Puja in London has grown into one of the diaspora’s most anticipated events of the year. Community pandals spring up across boroughs from Camden to Redbridge, drawing thousands of Bengalis and non-Bengalis alike for festive traditions. But celebrations in London are different. The weather is colder, the venues are often community halls rather than […]
Durga Puja has always been about community. Across New York, New Jersey, the Bay Area, Southern California and Boston, Bengali and broader Indian communities gather every autumn to mark the goddess’s homecoming with five days of ritual, food, music and, increasingly, some seriously good outfits. Walk into any pandal these days and you’ll notice something: […]
Mirror work used to mean one thing: heavy, elaborate, and reserved for the one outfit your grandmother insisted you wear to the wedding. It sat in a box labeled “traditional,” rarely mixed with anything remotely modern, and often felt more costume than couture. That box has cracked wide open. Designers are stripping mirror work down […]
The moment the temperature creeps up and the jacaranda trees start blooming, something shifts in every Australian wardrobe. Out go the heavy knits, in comes the urge to actually see your ankles again. Spring fashion trends in Australia have a personality all their own, shaped by long lunches, garden parties, and a climate that lets […]
Durga Puja isn’t just five days of pandal hopping and dhak beats. It’s an entire wardrobe moment. Every day has its own energy, and your outfit should move with it. Panchami eases you in. Ashtami demands drama. Dashami closes the chapter with emotion and tradition. If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet wondering […]
Navratri looks different in New York than it does back home. The crowds are more diverse, and the energy carries a certain electricity that comes from celebrating something deeply personal in a city that never really slows down. But one thing stays the same: what you wear matters. Garba is movement. You’ll spin and dance for […]
Inspired by vintage Indian cinema, Ritu Kumar revisits an era known for its bold style and lasting influence. Archival textiles and time-honoured craft are given fresh relevance, resulting in a collection that feels both delightfully nostalgic and undeniably tailored for today. Vintage Cinema holds a timeless allure. It captures unfiltered grandeur, where dramatic silhouettes, rich […]
Beauty trends used to have a short shelf life. Something would blow up on TikTok, everyone would try it once, and within a few weeks it was old news. That’s not really how it works anymore. The viral makeup trends dominating feeds over the past year haven’t faded. They’ve settled into people’s actual routines, showing […]
Mangalsutras have always carried meaning, but the modern bride wants hers to carry style too. Today’s brides are moving away from heavy, traditional pieces and choosing diamond mangalsutra designs that feel closer to fine jewellery than ceremonial wear. Think delicate chains, clean lines, and diamonds that catch light without shouting for attention. If you’re exploring […]
