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Not The Boy You Knew ft. Aashim Gulati
A Delhi boy. A boarding school. A stage.And everything he unlearned along the way. There’s a certain expectation we place on men as they grow, that they sharpen, steady, perhaps even shed the parts of themselves that feel too soft, too playful, too unguarded. That somewhere along the way, the boy must make way for Read More
CONTINUE READINGThe Long Game ft. Rasika Dugal
On belonging, instinct, and the discernment of choosing differently, Rasika Dugal reflects on finding her way into acting, building a body of work without a formula, and learning to stay with uncertainty. The first time I met Rasika Dugal, it was not on a set or a stage, but at her Bandra home on a Read More
CONTINUE READINGThis Indian Brand Is Betting Big on Skin Longevity
There is a shift underway in skincare, and it is not the sort that declares itself with new launches or louder claims. It is subtler than that. For years, the industry has been built on correction. Repair what is damaged. Smooth what has appeared. Restore what has changed. It worked, to a point. But increasingly, Read More
CONTINUE READINGBombay Daak: Nostalgia, Poured and Plated
In a city that thrives on reinvention, Bombay Daak feels less like a new opening and more like a return – one that celebrates India’s age-old culture of daaru and chakna. At its helm are Niyati Rao and Sagar Neve, whose approach resists the urge to elevate through excess, choosing instead to refine through memory, Read More
CONTINUE READINGEstampa 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 READINGPawan Sachdeva Rethinks Denim at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026
Day 2 of Lakmē Fashion Week 2026 saw Pawan Sachdeva explore new ground with Trailblazer – bringing a nuanced take on denim to the forefront through a lens that felt both rooted and progressive. Drawing from the spirit of Swadeshi, the collection brought together the raw authenticity of khadi with the ease of contemporary silhouettes, Read More
CONTINUE READINGAbraham & Thakore’s Sari’torial Takes Lakmē Fashion Week from India to Paris
The runway at Lakmē Fashion Week took a turn towards France on Day 1, as renowned label Abraham & Thakore teamed up with French lifestyle label L’Atelier 1664 to present Sari’torial, a collection that brings together a seamless confluence of cultures. Envisioned as a dialogue between continents, it bridges Parisian sensibilities with modern Indian design 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 READINGSamant Chauhan Traces The Silk Route at Lakmē Fashion Week
Samant Chauhan’s Tracing The Silk Route, unveiled at Lakmē Fashion Week, unfolded less like a conventional showcase and more like a journey – one that traversed cultures, craft lineages, and time. Inspired by the historic Silk Route, the collection reflects an exchange of textiles and traditions, anchored in the pure, enduring essence of silk. At 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 READINGInside Saim’s GenNext Showcase At Lakmē Fashion Week 2026
Rooted in mythology, sculpture, and the human form, Saim announced its arrival with a striking debut at GenNext, Lakmē Fashion Week 2026. Drawing from early explorations of temple sculptures to the quiet nuances of everyday dressing, the collection unfolded as an intimate study of form, movement, and memory. Sheer fabrics, intricate patchwork, and fluid silhouettes Read More
CONTINUE READINGBhumika Sharma’s Afterglow Redefines Modern Femininity At Lakmē Fashion Week
On Day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week, Bhumika Sharma unveiled Afterglow, a collection that held its own with a quiet, assured confidence, exploring a modern femininity shaped by both strength and softness. As the runway unfolded, each look built gently on the last. Sculpted corsetry met fluid skirts, painterly florals softened sharper tailoring, while heritage Read More
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