In The Maheshwar Edit, Anaka experiments with bold stripes, textures and colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Anaka Narayanan’s capsule collection, The Maheshwar Edit, has a story to tell. In 2022, Anaka, the founder of Brass Tacks headed to Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh for an apprenticeship with weaver Nisha Verma. “I was keen on learning … Read more
Vessel earrings from the [Prime]al collection by Studio Renn | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For Mumbai-based jewellery brand Studio Renn, working on its collection [Prime]al has been all about creating its own design language. “Our design has always followed a more creative expression format, and is process driven. We identify a subject, keep studying it … Read more
Adithi Ganeshan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For 23-year-old Adithi Ganeshan, inspiration is rooted in heritage and tradition. “It could be a small annapakshi on a suryapalakai, athangudi tiles, or the carvings on the Burma teak pillars in Karaikudi. As much as I have travelled, I have also remained rooted to my culture, and love … Read more
“It’s pronounced ‘along’. Because clothes are always with you,” says Chennai-based Nithya Prakas of her just- launched label Alonge. “We added the ‘e’ so it is easier to find us on the the search engine,” she laughs. After completing a course in Fashion Technology from PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore, in 2007, Nithya waited … Read more
Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season At Raw Mango, cupboards are thrown open with a gleeful flourish normally reserved … Read more
Collage at its new location in Nungambakkam | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Collage has a new address. After sitting pretty on Greams Road for 19 years, the multi-designer boutique has now found comfort in a 70-year-old house in Nungambakkam. A melange of rich embroidery, solid patterns and skilful weaving adorns the new venue that is … Read more
Designer Poonam Bhagat | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Fashion designer Poonam Bhagat’s fondness for Chennai reflects in the colour palette of her new collection. She toys with cobalt blues, burnt oranges and sunflower yellows that resonate with the city’s sensibility. There are, however, the muted blushes and the pale-ash ivories too, “which has something for … Read more