“This one is a conversation starter,” says Vinaya Gupta. Pushing her wavy burgundy hair back, she reveals a delicate pair of earrings. A cluster of small, brilliant-cut diamonds is set in a pattern that looks like a mini constellation. “They are gem quality, but lab-grown, planet positive and purse accessible,” says the 27-year-old entrepreneur shopping … Read more
Watch | Walkthrough of NMACC’s ‘India in Fashion’ exhibition Special commissions from Rahul Mishra | Photo Credit: MITSUN SONI The ‘India in Fashion’ exhibition at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre showcases over 150 exhibits, all fully or partially made in the sub-continent. From India inspired collections by western brands such as Chanel and Dior, … Read more
Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died Thursday at 81. Westwood’s eponymous fashion house announced her death on social media platforms, saying she died peacefully. A cause was not disclosed. “Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on … Read more
Gaurav Gupta | Photo Credit: Porus Vimadalal “It has been a dream, 25 years in the making, and I have been quite impatient myself,” Gaurav Gupta confesses. Four days ago, through a simple Instagram post, Gaurav’s atelier informed us of their invitation from the Fédération de la Haute Couture to showcase at the official Paris … 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
Hailey Bieber | Photo Credit: AFP Two former college roommates who created a successful clothing line under the “Rhode” trademark sued model Hailey Bieber on Tuesday, saying she’s creating market confusion by marketing a skin care line under the Rhode name. The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court asked a judge to cite trademark infringement and … Read more
Veev bag | Photo Credit: GANESH TOASTY When Veev launches its Spring-Summer collection of bags in its homeland Chennai this weekend, it will be opening its doors far beyond this city. The offline launch at Amethyst will coincide with an online launch on its website, wooing customers in the US, UK, Japan, Indonesia and Turkey. … Read more