However, I really enjoy my own country. Being from the Armed Forces, I have travelled extensively within my own country to places that nobody has heard of. So, travelling has much to do with experiences and what I do there rather than the place itself. – LAKSHMI RANA Lakshmi Rana, revered as the Queen of Read More
Dayena Erappa, the former athlete and Miss India 2016 contestant, is amongst the most acclaimed names in the Indian fashion industry. Renowned for her striking features and a successful modeling career, she shares insights into her life beyond the runway in a candid chat with First Look. FL: Outside of the fashion world, what hobbies Read More
Ananya Panday and Manish Malhotra – the muse and the designer – come together to unveil a scintillating chapter of embellished evenings set against a dazzling destination for First Look. Actor Ananya Panday turned up as muse for the master of Indian couture, Manish Malhotra as they came together to create a sartorial dream at Read More
Sanjay Garg, founder of Raw Mango, on disrupting the textile space in India. Parrot, Mogra, Monkey. Angels and aliens. Traditional yet liberal. Rooted yet disruptive. Heritage seen through the lens of individuality. Textiles reimagined, woven and packaged with unapologetic rawness – one that transmutes into hyperlocal visuals painted with the warm tone of nostalgia. Binaries Read More
It’s official – Indian menswear is the new cool! With designers diversifying the sector and introducing fresh styles, men no longer have to settle for boring and predictable fashion choices. For ages, the market was dominated by formal and occasion-specific attire, which left them with little flexibility to create their unique style statement. From funky Read More
It is no secret that Jatin Malik is one of the country’s most creative couture designers. A master of high-end ensembles with a distinct inspiration and global appeal, he likes to keep himself involved in his work and evolve with time in order to create timeless, intelligent designs. In the drive to create India’s most Read More
When it comes to weddings or celebrations of any kind, nothing beats India. Brimming with culture & tradition, our country is known to go all-out and make everything an elaborate affair! In line with this larger-than-life narrative is the fashion industry, with designers & craftsmen creating wonders out of their ateliers. The Big Fat Indian Read More
While the Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop team is busy ensuring you only get the best in Indian design, they are also adding their favourites to cart. We love spotting them in pieces that caught their eye at some point, whether it’s for their wedding celebrations, a festive occasion or other events on their social calendar. Since Read More
Earlier this year, renowned designer Tarun Tahiliani, celebrated 25 glorious years of his eponymous label with a lavish celebration. Paying homage to his decades-long design legacy and reflecting on his creative vision of the past two-and-a-half decades, on July 16, the designer launched his Autumn/Winter 2020 Bridal & Festive wear collection titled ‘Pieces Of You’. Read More
“Your signature style is within you! No matter what you do, it doesn’t change.”-Ridhi Mehra Known for beautiful prints and intricate embroider, Ridhi Mehra once again stole a million hearts with her latest collection ‘An ode to Heirlooms‘. Exploring her roots and reflecting on her family’s cultural duality, she staged a personal yet extremely powerful Read More
Nothing inspires us like women who create a change, lift each other up and make a lasting difference to the world we live in! Ranian as a fashion label believes in empowering, inspiring and impacting the world through connection and curiosity. That is the value they operate with and the essence of a Ranian woman. Read More
We turn the lens on the leading minds who craft and enable entertainment in all its forms, the creatives who put interesting food on our tables, write comedy sets that leave everyone in splits and imagine experiences worth remembering a lifetime. Photographed by Appurva Shah Styled by Aishwarya Ray AD SinghRestaurateur The sharply detailed and Read More
Ageing and its representation in popular culture are becoming an increasingly gendered experience. The fact that it is always looked a from a woman’s perspective limits our already sketchy understanding of ageing and does nothing to help. To switch the viewpoint, we ask four men about their experiences of growing older, and the reward and Read More
Outfit by Gauri & Nainika ; Jewellery by Diosa It’s a bustling Monday afternoon and the rain gods are being a tad bit too generous on this day. Amidst the chaos and madness of a shoot, Athiya Shetty walks in wearing an oversized F.R.I.E.N.D.S sweatshirt with boyfriend jeans and flip-flops. And yet there’s a certain Read More
This August, it’s time to slow down for a beat and question where we’re headed as a country. We’re living in an increasingly divided time; so today, how free are we to express our unadulterated opinions and ideas through our work? We ask five creatives about the challenges and rewards of navigating life as an Read More