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The hidden polluter in your wardrobe: How fast fashion is fuelling the next pollution crisis

Fashion is a part of our lives, we breathe it every day. Look around, and you’ll find garment stores everywhere:

Vivek Karunakaran’s Adayalam creates a cultural dialogue of heritage and design

Photograph from Amar Ramesh’s Dying Art series | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Who are you, what are you, where are

Farah Khan Ali on redefining jewellery as art, legacy, and storytelling

“I would say my journey so far has been exciting, adventurous, and full of learning. It had its highs and

A new sari collection to honour Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th birth anniversary

As you wander the narrow lanes towards Ahilya Fort in Maheshwar, located around an hour and a half from Indore,

Michael Kors’ style and wearability attract starry crowd at his New York Fashion Week show

Michael Kors as he brought his love of nature to urban New York City, for a celebrity-heavy Spring/Summer 2026 show

Kalamkari: Wall panels to saris, how a Hyderabad-Tirupati organisation has kept storytelling alive

A nine-foot tall, 15-foot wide hand-drawn kalamkari wall panel, dyed in natural colours, dresses up Mamata Reddy’s workspace in Hyderabad.

Chennai-based brand Mookuthi reimagines the nose pin as a contemporary symbol of memory and heritage

A nose pin design of Mookuthi. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Certain ornaments carry more than just decorative value. For

In Chennai, Swiss luxury watch boutique TimeVallée opens third outlet in the country

A view of the TimeVallée boutique in Chennai | Photo Credit: Dhruv Mehta How do you make the experience of

From looms to labels: Kochi’s fashion boom

Way back in 2018, in the aftermath of the floods in Kochi, a group of stakeholders in the fashion industry

India’s milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industry’s cap

India’s fascination for headgear does not only extend to the socio-religious ambit with taqiyah, EXPLAIN taqiyah turbans or traditional Bengali

‘His work outlived the noise’: Tarun Tahiliani on the legacy of Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani

Last Wednesday, while packing for a flight to Dubai, I tossed the Financial Times magazine into my bag as something

Arani silk weaving: How NIFT students learn from heritage artisans

The quaint green village of Athimalaipattu, 14 km from Arani in Tamil Nadu, wakes up before sunrise. By dawn, the

The many textures of Rimzim Dadu

She’s known today for her steel-wire saris but Rimzim Dadu started her career with models stomping out in mini dresses

Inside Gaurang Shah’s three-storeyed textile museum in Hyderabad that celebrates Indian handlooms and crafts

Gaurang Shah is tired of hearing people say ‘purane zamaane main… (in the good old times…)’, a phrase often tinged

Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, passes away

Designer Giorgio Armani was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance. He combined the flair of the designer with the

Vastrabharana 2025 in Bengaluru showcases handcrafted textiles and jewellery

(L-R) Creations by Econic and a weave by Hosa Arambha, a revival project by the Yali Store in collaboration with

The Nilgiris story: A showcase of curated line of shawls, scarves, home textiles, and linen saris, handcrafted by Toda artisans

Seated on the grasslands in remote hamlets, usually under the shade of a large tree, the Toda women of the

Designer Rejani Vivek’s exclusive boutique elevates the scope of the simple sari blouse

Rejani Vivek | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Rejani Vivek pulls out an embroidered Rani pink blouse from underneath a colourful

Taste the fashion with Lay’s-inspired limited-edition sneakers by ARKS

(Clockwise from left) Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, co-owner of ARKS, poses with neon green and orange shades of Lay’s chips

Punit Balana’s designer label turns 10

Every stitch in Punit Balana’s creations is a proud paean to Rajasthan. The garments are shaped by memories, art, colours,

Here’s how Rooshad Shroff transformed an 80-year-old ice-storage facility in Mumbai into Rahul Mishra’s largest maison in India

Rain has been cascading in plumes, only to pause just before the launch of designer Rahul Mishra’s largest maison in

Jewellery brands Auros and Moi to host The Collectibles in Chennai

A pearl necklace at Aurus | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Just in time for the year’s festive season, Aurus and

Fashion label Cos launches in India

When a minimalist brand launches in maximum city, you expect the contrast to jar. After all, there is nothing minimalist

Artist Radhika Surana brings her versatile indigo-dyed fabrics to a New Delhi exhibition

Growing up in Jaipur, surrounded by the slow rhythms of a culturally rich city, artist Radhika Surana did not realise

Sabyasachi debuts his jewellery on e-commerce with Tata CliQ

There is a certain mystery that shrouds the universe of Sabyasachi, a brand often spoken about in revered tones. Its

Golden Feathers turns butchery waste into shawls, unisex stoles,

Born and raised in Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh, Radhesh Agrahari’s initiative, Golden Feathers, was born out of a classroom project.

Fresh finds, festive vibes: Armoire returns to Chennai with its 10th edition Festive Edit

The Armoire returns to Chennai with the milestone 10th edition of its much-loved pop-up, The Festive Edit. This one-day shopping experience

India on the global mood board

India and its vibrant aesthetic are everywhere right now. From the V&A’s nod to Indian royalty in its Cartier show,

Love, zardozi and a ₹8.6 trillion wedding industry formed the backdrop for the Gaurav Gupta bridal couture show

At his first-ever bridal couture show, held at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre last night, Gaurav Gupta wanted us to

In Chennai, a team of revivalists rescue lost coromandel textiles

A chintz panel at the studio | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a quiet studio in Adyar, a small but

Meet the woman behind one of India’s most exclusive ikat sari brands

“A special sari for a special day,” says Hyderabad-based Gajam Narmada, gently unfolding a handloom ikat silk sari in a

Madras Day 2025: Vizha by Madras Finds is a Thiruvizha-inspired pop-up in Chennai this August

Five years ago, Nivedita Ganeshram launched Madras Finds as a platform to celebrate Chennai’s homegrown artists, chefs, and makers. To

‘Volume IV’ at Experimenter Colaba | Kallol Datta’s act of defiance

The body is first taught obedience through fabric. The swaddle before speech, the school uniform before dissent, shame before skin.

After Prada controversy, LIDCOM and LIDKAR reaffirm ownership of Kolhapuri Chappal GI Tag

A shopkeeper shows Kolhapuri sandals to a customer at shop in Mumbai. File. | Photo Credit: AP Days after the

Weftscapes Contemporary Jamdani Exhibition in Bengaluru

Weftscapes blends materials like metal wires, electric cables, chiffon scraps, and bullion threads into the fabric | Photo Credit: Special

Varshne B’s Chennai brand Crcle champions eco fabrics, textile waste

At the age of 13, Varshne B knew she wanted to be a fashion designer. After graduating from NIFT Chennai

Hyderabad’s new organic store champions sustainable living

Models showcase handwoven, hand-spun clothes | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chennai-based social enterprise Tula India is making its way to

Farak to champion eco streetwear at CDC Finals, Lakmé Fashion Week

Outfits from Farak’s Spring Summer 25 drop | Photo Credit: Kewal Chholak For 26-year-old Rishabh Kumar, venturing into the world

Sanjay Garg, Hanut Singh and India Art Fair to host Incandescent 2.0 in Hyderabad

Textile designer Sanjay Garg and jewellery designer Hanut Singh will present Incandescent 2.0, a meeting point of art, textiles and

Tarun Tahiliani’s collection at India Couture Week 2025

Within the elegant confines of the Oberoi’s ballroom, under the soft glow of lights and the scent of fresh mogra,

Senthera, a new body care brand, launches in India their Make Love collection

Senthera’s Make Love collection comprises a shower gel, body cream and an exfoliating scrub | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The

Why fashion education needs a makeover

Development of newer fabrics and garment construction, use of innovative materials, and incorporation of AI and Meta are changing the

100 elephants and their designer blankets on The Great Elephant Migration

Last Sunday, 100 elephants entered Beverly Hills’ palm-lined streets, home to many Hollywood stars. No one backed away in fear,

Péro’s spring-summer capsule Flowers Flower, explores floral whimsy and legacy textiles

After its last year’s collaboration with Japan’s iconic brand Hello Kitty, Péro, a 15-year-old Indian fashion label by designer Aneeth

Bombay HC dismisses PIL against Prada amid technical team’s visit to Kolhapuri chappal artisans

A worker polishes the kolhapuri chappals at his shop in Chappal market in Kolhapur. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini A

Prada technical team visits Kolhapuri chappal artisans, takes samples, gifted original design similar to their controversial leather sandals

The Prada technical team visited Inga leather work, LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries & Charmakar Development Corporation Limited) centre, Karakari

‘Desi Oon’ and Suresh Eriyat’s dialogue with shepherds

“Oon mera naam hai, oon oon oon; meri kahani zara sun sun sun.” (My name in Oon, oon oon oon;

Kolhapuri chappal row: Prada to launch capsule collection of ‘Made in India’ sandals with local artisans in Maharashtra

A man artisan does work on Kolhapuri at his residence in Kolhapur. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Responding to

Meet the Tangaliya weavers behind Brad Pitt’s shirt in F1

Spotting an international personality in Indian designer wear is not unprecedented. But it was more than just a fashion statement

News in Frames | Kolhapuri chappals walk on chic runways

Recently, Kolhapuri chappals made global headlines when Italian luxury brand Prada released a pair of sandals that closely resembled the

Kolhapuri chappal row: Ground beneath their feet

For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m., he is at his

Cultural appropriation isn’t just colonial, it’s casteist

When Italian luxury house Prada recently unveiled its version of the Kolhapuri chappal, Indian social media was quick to react.

Modest fashion options in Kochi extend beyond just abayas and burqas

What comes to mind when you think of modest clothing options in Kerala? Black abayas? Burqas? This may have been

Rimzim Dadu unveils her flagship store in Hyderabad

Rimzim Dadu with guests dressed in her designs at the launch of Rimzim Dadu store in Hyderabad | Photo Credit:

Why are Indians so angry about Prada’s ₹1.2 lakh Kolhapuris?

Kolhapuri chappals are a GI-tagged product | Photo Credit: ROY CHOWDHURY A Now that the Prada-Kolhapur chappal issue has been

Kuppadam sarees: a woven tale of innovation, elegance and tradition

In a quiet corner of Andhra Pradesh, where looms hum stories of history and heritage, the humble yet regal Kuppadam

Jonathan Anderson for Dior was a calculated, slightly dishevelled debut

The most eagerly anticipated show of Paris Fashion Week landed quietly but assuredly with Jonathan Anderson’s debut for Dior Homme.

Prada finally acknowledges Kolhapuri chappals inspiration for footwear in fashion show

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged

Meet the real artisans behind India’s iconic Kolhapuri chappals, now in the global spotlight after Prada controversy

On June 25, as India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal featured in Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan, it made headlines for

Anna Wintour steps down as editor of U.S. Vogue after 37 years: U.S. media

Vogue editor Anna Wintour was widely seen as the inspiration behind “The Devil Wears Prada”, a hit 2003 novel and 2006

Three Fashion Labels Reviving Indian Crafts Like Aari, Pattachitra & Shibori with a Modern Twist

Pattachitra panels @ Kunsquad Pallabi Sarangi, Priyabrata Mohapatra and Abhishek Deo might have different backgrounds (fashion and business respectively) but

When a doll became famous after 10 years

People look at the collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Centre shopping mall

How Duchess Kumari Brings Vintage Charm to Modern Indian Fashion

Duchess Kumari blends Indian textiles with contemporary design elements such as bows, polka dots, and pearls | Photo Credit: Special

From Anavila a collection that returns to her father’s sugarcane fields

A chance encounter with a small, raw rendering of a khatwa appliqué, a traditional art form from Bihar and Jharkhand, at a

Baro Market returns to Hyderabad for an exhibition at Crafts Council of Telangana

Ensembles from Love by Kaveri and Sriparna Ray’s Bhomra Design Co | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A sense of déjà

Slayrobe: New AI Fashion App with Colour Analysis, Wardrobe Tools & Style Tips

Browse. Add to cart. Pay. While this has been the common way of shopping online, a new app aims to

Raj Bhavan hosts Miss World 2025 winners as Telangana celebrates Formation Day with cultural splendour

Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri and the continental winners along with Telangana governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister A.

Miss World 2025 contestants advocate for breast cancer awareness

Miss World 2025 contestants at the KIMS Hospitals and the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases as part of a medical

Road ahead to the crown: Miss World 2025 heads to grand finale with continental showdown

The grand finale of the Miss World 2025 is set to take place on May 31 at the Hitex Convention

Ensuring women have access to healthcare is my mission, says Opal Suchata Chuangsri

Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant held at

Miss World 2025 grand finale kicks off in Hyderabad with glamour and grandeur

Miss World 2025 contestants during an event in Hyderabad. File. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Hyderabad rolled out the red

Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025 in a dazzling grand finale in Hyderabad

Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant at

Miss Indonesia Monica Kezia Sembiring wins talent finale at Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad

(From left) Miss India Nandini Gupta with Miss Indonesia Monica Kezia Sembiring, winner of the Talent round of Miss World

Smoke Lab Wear Launches Genderless Monochrome Collection with Relaxed-Fit Trousers, Oversized Tees

An outfit from the monochrome collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The recently-concluded 2025 Met Gala themed on Tailored for

A new crown awaits: Miss World 2025 to conclude with glittering finale in Hyderabad

Miss World 2025 contestantsn during a charity event in Hyderabad on May 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL After

Fashion is turning to pineapples and algae for environmentally-conscious solutions

Designer Roma Narsinghani’s jewels are studded with beads — emerald greens, ruby reds, and pearly whites. What makes them unique

Most kalamkari sold in the market is not authentic, says textile revivalist and researcher Nikita Shah

Demonstrating authentic kalamkari technique; Nikita Shah | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Buying a handloom textile that uses a 3,000-year-old craft

Children ask beauty queens about overcoming adversity, ambition and what it takes to become a Miss World

Miss World 2025 contestants hand kits to orphaned children during a charity event in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit:

What Miss World 2025 contestants are eating in Hyderabad

A salad spread at Trident Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As Hyderabad, Telangana, plays host to the Miss World

Miss England left with full support, then changed her story: Miss World CEO

Miss World Organisation CEO Julia Morley in an interview with The Hindu in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT

Hindostan Archive Revives Suf, Kharek & Rabari Embroidery in Contemporary Indian Fashion

It is not often that the dream to start one’s own venture, when still in college, comes true. For college

Culture meets compassion at Miss World 2025 ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ gala in Hyderabad

Miss World 2025 contestants along with philanthropist Sudha Reddy at the Beauty with a Purpose gala in Hyderabad on Monday

Miss England Milla Magee quits Miss World 2025 midway citing ethical concerns

Miss England 2024 Milla Magee during the arrival at Hyderabad for Miss World 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement File

Miss England’s claims are completely baseless: Telangana govt. after conducting internal enquiry

Miss England Milla Magee | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR The allegations made by Miss England 2024 Milla Magee, in an

Cannes 2025: Alia Bhatt attends the closing ceremony red carpet in custom Gucci gown

Alia Bhatt attends the closing ceremony red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on

Miss India Nandini Gupta among four continental winners in Miss World 2025 top model challenge

(From left to right) Miss Martinique Aurélie Joachim, Miss Namibia Selma Kamanya, Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and Miss India Nandini

Summer fashion: These Indian labels are creating classic silhouettes in breathable fabrics

Indian summers are predictable. But your wardrobe does not necessarily have to be. With flowy silhouettes, comfortable fabrics, vibrant colours and

Inside Studio Medium’s Dhan Mill Flagship by Chennai’s Whitedge

Over a decade ago, Dhan Mill compound, a former warehouse in New Delhi’s Chattarpur, reopened to the public as a

Vir Das takes a dig at ‘film people’ for expressing displeasure over influencers walking the Cannes red carpet

Vir Das. File. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat Comedian Vir Das took to social media to call out film personalities

Miss India among 24 finalists for Miss World 2025 talent competition

As the Miss World 2025 festival dazzles Telangana with its international glamour, the 72nd edition of the pageant has reached

The Preloved Co. is a store in Bengaluru where you can thrift for a cause

The Preloved Co store in Halasuru | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Co-founded by Bengaluru-based Mariam Begg and Meghna Khanna, the

What The Royals gets right about Jaipur’s legacy

In Netflix’s The Royals, it is not just the palaces and politics doing the talking — it is also the

Indian designer Vino Supraja named Global Sustainable Fashion Trailblazer at the British Parliament

Vino Supraja with the award | Photo Credit: special arrangement “For somebody who is from the small town of Vandavasi;

Daily Quiz | On the Met Gala

Daily Quiz | On the Met Gala Met Gala Chair Anna Wintour, Met Gala Co-Chair Colman Domingo, and Met Gala

Kerala firm weaves Met Gala 2025’s expansive carpet for the third time

The carpet at the Met Gala 2025 Every year, the Met Gala’s carpet goes through its iterations, metamorphosing each time

Kerala firm weaves Met Gala 2025’s expansive carpet for the third time

The carpet at the Met Gala 2025 Every year, the Met Gala’s carpet goes through its iterations, metamorphosing each time

Met Gala 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of Shah Rukh Khan’s grand debut

Shah Rukh Khan | Photo Credit: @poojadadlani02/Instagram The stage is set for the Met Gala, one of the grandest events

KL Rahul is Paul & Shark’s global brand ambassador, a first for India

KL Rahul plans to bring in sporty detailing and a special capsule collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After Italian

Anju Modi’s new collection Virasat is an ode to Madras

A model in a creation by Anju Modi For designer Anju Modi, every time she visits Chennai, it feels like

This sari showroom is hand-sculpted in mud, lime and cow dung

There was a time when mud homes were limited to villages. Over the last few years, designers and consumers have

Sculpted with earth: a home for saris

There was a time when mud homes were limited to villages. Over the last few years, designers and consumers have

Anju Modi’s new collection Virasat is an ode to Madras

A model in a creation by Anju Modi For designer Anju Modi, every time she visits Chennai, it feels like

Here’s why designer Payal Khandwala chose brocade for her new collection

Somewhere between the structural symmetry and textural harmony, which define the obvious creative arch of Mumbai-based fashion designer Payal Khandwala’s

Shah Rukh Khan to make Met Gala debut on May 5 wearing Sabyasachi

Shah Rukh Khan | Photo Credit: @poojadadlani02/Instagram King Khan’s grand Met Gala debut is official! After months of speculation, it

Sustainable fashion label ILK launches its Mutualism collection in Chennai

Mutualism | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Imagine transforming everyday fabrics into unusual and craft-oriented pieces through intricate textures and a

Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s new store in Mumbai is a theatrical ode to Indian craftsmanship

Inside the new store | Photo Credit: S.Thiru With the unveiling of their palatial new store (at approximately 3,000 square

Ananya Panday becomes Chanel’s first-ever brand ambassador from India

Ananya Panday | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement French luxury brand Chanel on Wednesday (April 16) named Bollywood star Ananya Panday

Is Visesham, Chennai’s newest entrant in the South Indian culinary landscape, good?

Late in the 1990s, luxury hotels in Chennai realised that there was a slight inflection in the tides. Although exotic

Get a glimpse of Rolex’s new line of watches, Land-Dweller, launched after 13 years, at Watches and Wonders 2025

The recently concluded fourth edition of Watches and Wonders (formerly Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), an annual fair that

Kama Ayurveda gets an upgrade and a new brand ambassador, Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur

Gauravi Kumari and Vivek Sahni | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A pioneer in bottled Ayurvedic beauty, 22-year-old brand Kama Ayurveda

Fashion’s love affair with the breastplate

Global pop icon Shakira chose a sculptural Lunar Blue Wolf Gown for her maiden performance at the Las Mujeres Ya

Nose job boom in Iran where procedure can boost social status

All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh’s family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform with

India fashion week at 25: what is holding back its grand ambitions?

Last week marked 25 years of fashion weeks in India, and that would include Mumbai’s Bollywood powered Lakmé Fashion Week

The Vivienne Westwood fashion show in Mumbai did not bring the punk

The late Dame Vivienne Westwood, the British designer who dragged punk and new-wave fashion into the mainstream in the 1970s,

Streetwear brand HUEMN has teamed up with cricketer Shreyas Iyer for a new collection

On the crossroads where street fashion meets cricket, clothing brand HUEMN has launched a collection that charts a new trend

Kareena Kapoor at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI gala 2025: Ramp walk with Taimur in my belly most memorable one

Kareena Kapoor arrives in Manish Malhotra costume for the Gala dinner at Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 on March 30, 2025

Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 trend report: Menswear, sustainability, and everyday luxury

In its 25th year, the Lakmé Fashion Week 2025, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) was

At the Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 x FDCI, artisans take the runway

Designers Zaid Khatri, Amruta Vankar, Mubbasirah Khatri, Muskan Khatri, and Shakil Ahmed during the Design Craft Presents Artisan Designers of

Quirkk India, a Varanasi-based fashion label, stands out with its quirky handpainted images

Art-inspired handpainted image on a Quirkk India ensemble | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mudit and Surbhi Kanoria’s fashion brand, Quirkk

Divyam Mehta’s new collection features skirts inspired by South-Indian mundus

Delhi-based fashion designer Divyam Mehta’s new collection Still Waters | Photo Credit: Special arrangement With deliberate, calculated precision, Delhi-based fashion

Nail art is Thiruvananthapuram’s latest fashion fix

Nail art has become Thiruvananthapuram’s latest fashion fix, and the trend shows no signs of fading. The city is home

FICCI FLO works on contemporary reimagining of Toda embroidery and jamakkalams

The Toda threads and jamakalam revowen showcase by FICCI FLO | Photo Credit: R Ravindran India’s rich array of crafts

Chennai-based artist Lakshmi Srinath’s latest collection at Tvam Art and Design Studio is a fusion of art, heritage, and fashion

The Gwalior Fort inspired stole | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At Tvam Art and Design Studio, the latest line

Four Tamil Nadu brands give the trusty koodai, a contemporary twist

Much before the time of sleek, fancy lunch bags with zips and pouches, the trusty, sturdy koodais of varying sizes

Pampa | In Hampi’s ruins, a textile template emerges

The bamboo poles stop just short of grazing the walls of the 17th century structure that, for 10 days, housed Pampa:

Masaba Gupta brings her fine jewellery collection to Chennai

Masaba Gupta | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When Masaba Gupta designed her first piece of jewellery in 2018, the world

Gauri Khan gives Hyderabad a taste of her luxury design aesthetics, in collaboration with Sussanne Khan

Gauri Khan, a GKD concept | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In April 2022, when designers Falguni and Shane Peacock launched

Gulmarg fashion show: Fashion brand apologises for events at J&K

Shivan and Narresh. Photo: shivanandnarresh.com The fashion brand behind Friday’s (March 7, 2025) fashion show in the tourist hotspot of

Deepika Padukone stuns in pictures from Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week; Ranveer Singh reacts: ‘Lord have mercy on me’

Deepika Padukone at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025 show in Paris | Photo Credit: @deepikapadukone/Instagram Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, who

Designer Geethica Naidu tracing the journey of Pashmina from Ladakh to Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based designer Geethica Naidu’s debut collection, Pashm, is an ode to the breathtaking landscapes and rich nomadic heritage of Ladakh.

‘Anuja’ actor Ananya Shanbhag wears designer Poornima Indrajith’s Kerala handloom to the Oscars

Ananya Shanbhag, Suchitra Mattai, Adam J. Graves and Sajda Pathan pose on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at

Daydream AI | The chatGPT of shopping

I know how time consuming and exhausting it can be to scroll through endless windows searching for the right outfit

Disobedience, a Chennai-based label, has cruelty-free footwear with quirky heels

How do you like your heels? At Disobedience, they like it quirky — in steel, and engraved wood, and in

Chennai hosts Crafts Council of India’s Tari-The Loom showcase on March 7 and 8

Saris by Vidhi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The length and breadth of the country is home to a plethora

The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow conclave: A textile journey at Jaipur’s 28 Kothi

Weaving at Rehwa | Photo Credit: Oskar Hallgrimsson On a misty February afternoon, when the mammoth Jaipur Literature Festival was

The gamchha’s versatality is the core of this multimedia exhibition in New Delhi

The gamchha can be a handkerchief, scarf, towel, sheet, garment, and even a blanket. The multipurpose chequered fabric synonymous with

Spanish high-street brand Bershka arrives in India

The first Bershka store in Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It is official — Bershka has landed in

Inside Sussanne Khan’s The Charcoal Project: A new luxury interior destination in Hyderabad

Sussanne Khan unveils her flagship interior store The Charcoal Project in Hyderabad, in collaboration with Gauri Khan. | Photo Credit:

Manish Malhotra brings sequined abayas and pantsuits to Dubai Fashion Week

Manish Malhotra at Dubai Fashion Week’s finale showcase | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A parade of sequins, pearls and brocades

Indian textile is (finally) having its moment

We are at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity where I am trying to sneak a picture of a block print

In Pictures: Day 2 of FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025

The weekend featured some of the 26 shows, from the country’s most established designers as well as bright new talent,

Shop for automotive art, embroidered apparel designed by Indian royals at The Artisanal Tale

Saris at Chaasmi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement If you are keen to know about the art, craft, culture and

In Pictures: Day 1 of FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025

Judging from the twelve designers who showcased their work on Day one alone, there is going to be plenty to

‘Hosting Miss World will put Telangana on the global tourism map’

Tourism Secretary Smita Sabharwal during an interview on Telangana hosting Miss World 2025, in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo Credit:

Varsha Bharath interview: On ‘Bad Girl’, the talk surrounding the teaser, and working with Vetri Maaran and Anurag Kashyap

In an interview to The Hindu, Varsha Bharath talks about working on ‘Bad Girl’, developing the characters, the talk surrounding

Gaurav Gupta’s Dubai-inspired capsule collection represents the dunes, architecture, water bodies, and razzmatazz of the megacity

The Dubai-inspired collection features five grand pieces, each inspired by the region’s diverse aspects The dunes, mountains, architecture, water bodies,

Ritu Beri’s latest lifestyle store Escape is housed in a 200-year-old Goan home

Two giant white terracotta lions stand guard at the doorway. As I step in, the late afternoon sun’s rays spin

FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025 showcases gender fluid fashion and rebellious streetwear

Men in tousled hair, kohl rimmed eyes, bold jewellery, and six pack abs wander around Jaipur’s graceful old Diggi Palace

Blue lotus and parrots… Kochi designers on how they created the Kerala-themed look for actor Keerthy Suresh’s wedding

When actor Keerthy Suresh was planning her wedding and brainstorming the ‘looks’ and trousseau with her stylists, Kochi-based bridal wear

Gaurav Jai Gupta of Akaaro brings Beams of Metal to Chennai

Gaurav Jai Gupta’s work is inspired by the future. “I am not excited about the past. I am interested in

How Payal Singhal reinvented Indian crafts with contemporary cuts for 25 years

Designs by Payal Singhal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Design has been an intrinsic part of Payal Singhal’s life, for

Indie slow-fashion brand myKynd celebrates the mundu

Indie slow fashion brand myKynd elevates the Kerala mundu into something more than an off white every-day piece of garment.

Iris van Herpen | Inside a hybrid mind

Nestled near the riverside in Amsterdam, Iris van Herpen’s atelier is a reflection of her work in blending fashion with

WeaverStory’s latest collection, Ghazal, blends delicate handiwork with chanderi

An outfit from Ghazal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Blending the beauty of poetry with fashion, WeaverStory kickstarted the year

How Spanish designers are reinventing the flamenco dress with contemporary flair

Once worn solely by dancers, the flamenco dress and its contemporary variations are now used by women in Spain for

Jothi Speciality Papers turns cotton scraps into biodegradable mannequins

A few days ago, a video on Erode-based Jothi Speciality Papers — that highlighted its project crafting biodegradable mannequins —

From athleisure to business shoes: Leather Fashion Show highlights 2025 trends

The Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers and Exporters Association (IFLMEA) hosted the 38th Leather Fashion Show at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.

Tribute | Rohit Bal: the flamboyant designer rooted in heritage yet globally resonant

“There will never be another Gudda.” A sentiment expressed by all those who knew the legendary couturier Rohit Bal (fondly

Designer Tarun Tahiliani is reimagining Indian couture through his menswear brand Tasva

Tarun Tahiliani is a name that needs no introduction, even if you are not familiar with the fashion world. With

Sabyasachi Mukherjee: The wedding love affair is over

Sabyasachi Mukherjee says he is proof that middle class idealism can be a superpower. Twenty five years after he made

Designer Jasna Moidu’s clothing label, Tree, is an ode to sustainable practices

As a teen, Jasna Moidu would buy clothes that were a couple of sizes bigger. “Those always felt comfortable,” says

Chanel celebrates its time-honoured codes in its Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture Showcase

Snapshots from Chanel’s Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture Showcase | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chanel marked its 110th year with

Hyderabad| Hands-on workshops to learn indigenous khadi spinning techniques of Patnulu

One of the Patnulu spinners at work | Photo Credit: Chitrika On February 1 and 2, three master women spinners

How to find an Hermès Kelly bag in India

At the 2024 Paris and Milan fashion weeks, the Hermès Kelly bag was a standout accessory among attendees. In Paris, Vogue

Rahul Mishra’s The Pale Blue Dot explores the intersection of fashion and environmental crisis

When Rahul Mishra steps into the hallowed halls of Paris Haute Couture Week on January 27, he brings with him more

Chennai | Anaka Narayanan’s capsule collection has a weaving story to tell

In The Maheshwar Edit, Anaka experiments with bold stripes, textures and colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Anaka Narayanan’s capsule

Meghana Prakash makes polymer clay jewellery

Meghana Prakash | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements The next time you gift a book to a bibliophile, pair it with

Menswear 2025 trends nod in favour of dandy elegance

If trends emerging from fashion weeks held in New York, London, Milan and Paris are a yardstick, the year promises

Breaking silos | Sense and Sensibility highlights the voices of textile craftspeople, designers and artists

The lines between craft, art, and design are blurring now more than ever before. Artisanal techniques, once seen as the

How Kerala’s Gen Z is finding itself in fashion

Each timewe packed for our annual trip to Kerala, my mother would urge me to pack a few kurtas, and

The Dastkar Bazaar exhibition in Chennai celebrates crafts from across India

Bead Work jewellery | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At the Dastkar Bazaar, over 110 artisans from 18 Indian states come

Fashion designer Deepika Govind talks about her latest sustainable collection and her journey into the world of fashion

Fashion designer Deepika Govind says her entry into the world of fashion was quite accidental. “I never planned it. I

Hyderabad| Sankranti edition of Aakruthi Vastra 2025 to open on January 8

An earlier edition of Aakruthi Vastra | Photo Credit: V Raju The Crafts Council of Telangana will host the first

Chennai | Fashion designer Arya Giri’s new line fuses poetry and whimsy

One barely breaks a sweat while solving a quirky word search in fashion designer Arya Giri’s lookbook for her latest

Aboriginal art, Native American motifs, Indian tribal symbols and African beadwork are the creative pillars of Nupur Kanoi’s new collection

A symphony of tribal art symbols from across the globe underscores fashion designer Nupur Kanoi’s recent collection — Maya. Woven

2025’s biggest trends in technology, lifestyle, food, travel and fashion

Travel Video game tourism Move over film tourism. Gamers are now flocking to locations where their favourite games are set.

What are the payment options with a commercial reformer supplier?

Payment options with a commercial reformer supplier Reformers are one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment available today.

Fashion in 2024: When Indian designers took big strides by dressing up global stars

Remember saree-clad Kim and Khloe Kardashian turning heads at the extravagant Ambani wedding? And Jennifer Lopez channelling her inner Queen

La Maison Syr by Chennai-based Rashi Jain has luxury cufflinks in classic patterns and offbeat designs

Rashi Jain | Photo Credit: RAVINDRAN R It was a pair of cufflinks in the form of a martini glass

With user-friendly ingredients, K-Beauty brand Neaf Neaf to launch in India soon

Jeong Jiwoo introduces Neaf Neaf at Kosmos by Kindlife | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement If you are a skincare enthusiast,

Mango fashion tycoon Isak Andic dies in mountain accident

Mango fashion tycoon Isak Andic | Photo Credit: AFP The founder and owner of fashion empire Mango, Isak Andic, died

Shalini Passi of ‘Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives’ speaks about fashion, fame, and art at Madras Art Weekend in Chennai

The fabulous life of Shalini Passi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Shalini Passi is a vibe. Even when she is

Bollywood has inspired a starry menswear collection

Peter England has launched The Bollywood Wedding collection, unveiled by celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Bollywood

Chennai| At Little Flower Convent, you can now shop for exquisite handcrafted lace products

Visually-impaired artisans working on creating new clothes at the Little Flower Convent | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B For over

Mumbai-based Studio Renn showcases its art-inspired jewellery collection in Chennai

Vessel earrings from the [Prime]al collection by Studio Renn | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For Mumbai-based jewellery brand Studio Renn,

Menswear trend for 2025 include bespoke suits in luxury fabric and a variety of colours and embellishments

William Dalrymple, in his podcast Empire, remarks that by the time the British government took over the East India Company’s

Chennai | Indian heritage inspires this textile collection by designer Lakshmi Srinath

One of the pieces from the collection | Photo Credit: special arrangement In the remote villages of Tamil Nadu, under the

Ranna Gill’s new store in Bandra, Mumbai is where modern designs meet multi-generational style

The store has versatile designs that cater to Gen Z’s bold flair and timeless options for a sophisticated look |

Interview | Artist Kanika Ranka Adani on finding her calling to customising luxury wearables and more

Artist Kanika Ranka Adani | Photo Credit: Chinmay Shah On her return to India in 2016, after pursuing a bachelor’s

This exhibit in New York is charting the history of hip-hop, one jewel at a time

When the author of Ice Cold: A Hip-hop Jewelry History, Vikki Tobak, treads the tightrope between hip-hop music and fashion

Chennai | Check out this new restobar that serves North Indian fare with a side of old Bollywood

Khaas intends to be a sit-down restaurant focussed on catering to the India that lies North of the Vindhyas with

Chess champ Viswanathan Anand’s son, Sai Akhil, floats clothing collection

Viswanathan Anand with Sai Akhil | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sai Akhil Anand sees patterns everywhere. On the road. And,

Rare 100-year-old photo of photographer G Venket Ram’s great grandparents inspires his latest work

Photographer G Venket Ram | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In previous conversations with The Hindu, celebrity photographer G Venket Ram

Varanasi to Versailles: A look at how designer duo Swati and Sunaina experiment with Benares brocades and French romanticism

Designers Sunaina (in green), Swati (centre, off white) with models who sport saris from their ‘Varanasi to Versailles’ collection |