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 […]
Forty years in, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla don’t do subtlety — and their anniversary night at Mubarak Baug proved it. Four decades of reviving Chikankari, layering Zardozi and treating embroidery like architecture called for a guest list that could match the scale: the Ambani women in full couture regalia, Dimple Kapadia rewriting the rules […]
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 […]
There are fashion shows, and then there are the ones that make you forget you’re sitting in a convention centre in Mumbai. Gaurav Gupta’s second independent India couture outing, Light Song, staged at the Jio World Convention Centre, belonged firmly to the latter camp. Poetry recited live, acrobats from Cirque de India suspended mid-air, mridangams and veenas humming […]
Paris just spent a week proving that clothes can be built from lightning, temple stone, deep-sea plasma and grief for the ephemeral, and somehow, all of it still had to fit like a second skin. Welcome to Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2026, the one season where the runway and the laboratory finally shook hands. Rahul Mishra’s Devi: Temples Made […]
The Indian occasionwear market is experiencing a quiet revolution. Heavy, restrictive couture is making way for breathable, effortless elegance. Women want to celebrate, dance, and move freely without feeling weighed down by their garments. Enter Baise Gaba. This label captures the exact mood of the modern festive dresser. This post serves as your curated introduction to a contemporary […]
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 […]
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, […]
Indian couture constantly reinvents itself. We see a brilliant intersection where modern bridalwear meets centuries-old traditional craftsmanship. At the very heart of this evolution sits Vvani by Vani Vats. This label has quietly yet forcefully carved out a space for itself in the luxury ethnic wear landscape. If you love fashion that respects heritage but refuses to be weighed […]
For Malayalis living in Dubai, Vishu isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a feeling. A quiet moment of nostalgia wrapped in gold hues, temple rituals, and the comforting aroma of home-cooked feasts. Even miles away from Kerala, the spirit of Vishu finds its way into high-rise apartments, community halls, and temple gatherings across the city. How […]
