Author: Ashlesha ghadge
Estampa By Saaksha & Kinni: A Study In Print & Process
In a fashion landscape constantly chasing the new, Saaksha & Kinni turned inward. They turned towards memory, materiality, and the enduring language of craft. With their Spring/Summer ’26 collection, Estampa, the designer duo present a thoughtful ode to heritage prints, where tradition is not merely preserved but intuitively reimagined. At once tactile and fluid, Estampa Read More
CONTINUE READINGAisha Rao on INTER-HANA and the Art of Appliqué: Lakmē Fashion Week 2026
Aisha Rao put all her cards on the table on day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, with her collection INTER-HANA.With everything produced in-house this season, it placed authorship at its core for the label, redefining the way design is conceived and created. Drawing from botanical influences and reinterpreting them through her Read More
CONTINUE READINGA Summer Somewhere: Archana Jaju’s Dialogue Between Europe and India
Archana Jaju’s Spring Summer ’26 collection “A Summer Somewhere” unfolds as a quiet exploration of landscape, memory, and craft – where the softness of a European summer meets the depth of Indian craft traditions. There is a sense of ease that runs through the collection, one that feels both considered and instinctive. Materiality, colour, and Read More
CONTINUE READINGLine Out Line Decodes the City Through Design at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI
As Day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI unfolded with a mix of emerging and established voices, Line Out Line by Deepit Chugh stood out with a playful, high-spirited collection that felt both experimental and personal. Blending cutwork, patchwork, cording, and a rich mix of textures, Chapter 8 drew inspiration from the Read More
CONTINUE READINGAnurag Gupta’s “The New Primitive” Redefines Avant-Garde at Lakmē Fashion Week
Day 3 of FDCI presents Lakmē Fashion Week witnessed a series of noteworthy showcases by some of the industry’s most compelling voices, with Anurag Gupta emerging as a key name. Closing the day on a high, the designer presented a striking avant-garde vision with his collection, The New Primitive. Drawing from the dynamic narratives of Read More
CONTINUE READINGAhead of Time: Rotoris on the new age of Indian Horology
India is currently one of the fastest-growing watch markets in the world, rapidly emerging as a key consumer hub for both luxury timepieces and smartwatches. Widely considered the industry’s “new frontier,” nearly 79% of watch executives now identify the country as one of the most promising markets globally. Despite this surge in demand, much of Read More
CONTINUE READINGKhaki Coded: The Rise Of Utility Fashion
Among the many trends spotted by Pinterest this year, Khaki-coded stands apart not because it is new, but because it feels necessary. And no, it’s not about playing it safe in beige. It’s about earthy tones, sharp tailoring, cargo silhouettes, and outfits that look just as good on a boarding pass as they do on Read More
CONTINUE READINGPinterest Predicts Vamp Romantic As One of 2026’s Biggest Trends
Pinterest Predicts 2026 has dropped some of the quirkiest and most compelling trend forecasts for the year ahead, and the one currently ruling the charts is Vamp Romantic. Think old-world glamour meets modern edge – sultry silhouettes, moody palettes, and beauty looks that feel equal parts poetic and powerful. It’s romance, but with a dash Read More
CONTINUE READINGThreads of Raag: Kartik Research’s Second Chapter at Paris Fashion Week
Kartik Research, the New Delhi-based label founded by Kartik Kumra, is rapidly establishing itself on the global luxury stage, and reshaping international perceptions of contemporary Indian design. As the first India-based label to feature on the official calendars of Paris Fashion Week 2025, and most recently spotted on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Read More
CONTINUE READINGDsquared2 Brings Heated Rivalry Down The Slope
The opening day of Milan Fashion Week set the tone, with some of the industry’s most coveted houses bringing their A-game and redefining menswear through extraordinary design sensibilities. Stealing the spotlight was the final crescendo by luxury label Dsquared2, which transformed the runway into an immersive alpine playground – an ode to the brand’s Canadian Read More
CONTINUE READINGCool Blue: The Trending Colour Set To Shape 2026
Fashion has always been closely tied to colour, but some shades speak more softly – and linger longer. Before styling choices or trends come into play, colour sets the mood, shaping how fashion is felt as much as how it’s seen. And right now, one hue is quietly making waves: Cool Blue. Think icy, glacial, Read More
CONTINUE READINGRevisiting Ralph Lauren at Milan Fashion Week 2025
With the fashion cycle preparing to turn once more, attention shifts to Milan as the menswear calendar approaches its next chapter. As the industry looks ahead to the Fall/Winter 2026–27 season, focus naturally returns to the designers who have consistently shaped the language of menswear over time. Among them, Ralph Lauren stands resolute, defined by Read More
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