Karwa Chauth has a dress code, and it is written in vermilion. Red is the colour of the sindoor, the bridal lehenga and the long wait for the moon, so it never goes out of season. It carries upon it, generations of devotion and faith. And while nothing could replace the beauty and aura of […]
There is something beautifully dramatic about Karwa Chauth: a whole day of fasting, followed by a dressed-up wait for one very important moonrise. In Delhi, the festival is usually about a warm balcony at dusk. But in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, it means a deck, a garden or a rooftop, a spring evening with a temper, […]
There is a particular kind of October evening that only British Navratri knows. You leave the house in a puffer coat over your outfit, park three streets away from the community hall, and by 11pm the room is warm enough that the windows are fogged and someone’s dupatta is on the floor by the dhol. […]
Janmashtami in the diaspora has a rhythm all its own; temple aartis that start after the American workday ends, community dahi handis in a parking lot instead of a Mathura lane, midnight bhajans that somehow still fit into a Sunday-night schedule. What hasn’t kept pace is the wardrobe. Most closets still default to a plain kurta […]
Gen Z could sucessfully do what the previous generation deemed impossible: they made Indian wear cool without making it feel like a history lesson.The kurta got a little more dramatic. The sharara got a little more attitude. The cape entered the chat. And somewhere along the way, the humble ethnic set went from “What should I wear to […]
Raksha Bandhan isn’t just a thread on the wrist; it’s an excuse to dress like the occasion means something. Whether you’re headed to a family lunch with your brother across the world or hosting the whole clan at home, the right outfit does half the talking. This edit moves through three silhouettes, the flare of an Anarkali, the swing of a Sharara, the drape of […]
Eid Milad-un-Nabi in the UAE is observed with reverence, reflection, and togetherness. Whether you’re attending a family gathering, a community event, or an intimate evening of remembrance, your outfit often reflects the spirit of the occasion: graceful, modest, and thoughtfully chosen. While trends come and go, some silhouettes remain favourites year after year. For Eid Milad celebrations, few styles capture elegance […]
Hariyali Teej arrives every year like a burst of colour in the middle of monsoon, and green is always the outfit of choice. The festival celebrates the reunion of Shiva and Parvati, and married women, along with young girls, deck up in vibrant greens to symbolise fertility, prosperity, and the lush new season. From swings […]
We would like to believe that certain fashion moments feel less like formal launches and more like full-circle stories. Wondering what made us say so? Rocky Star’s latest collection unveiling at Aza Bandra. On a warm March evening in Mumbai, Aza Fashions opened its doors to an intimate gathering of fashion insiders, loyal patrons and the designer’s cherished […]
There’s something about Sheetal Batra’s creations that feels instantly personal. Maybe it’s the nostalgia woven into every thread or the way age-old crafts like Kashmiri tilla, Parsi gara and gota patti are reimagined for the modern Indian wardrobe. Her silhouettes don’t scream for attention. They rather whisper elegance and understated luxury. Think heirloom-worthy embroidery, fluid cuts, and colours that feel like poetry. From festive kurta sets to bridal anarkalis, each piece carries a story, making […]
