haute couture

Gaurav Gupta’s bringing his brand’s DNA and surreal themes to Paris Haute Couture Week

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Gaurav Gupta’s bringing his brand’s DNA and surreal themes to Paris Haute Couture Week

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

‘Inspired by India’ | The book explores India’s imprint on global fashion

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‘Inspired by India’ | The book explores India’s imprint on global fashion

The gold lame hooded dress in Yves Saint Laurent’s AW/1991 collection was suggestive of sari drapery, while gold encrusted embroidery completed the French designer’s dream of India; (centre) the draped shirt dress by Gianfranco Ferré for SS/2002 reflects his interpretation of the sari, in the spiralling construction, and the many years he spent working and travelling in India … Read more