Saris with a twist by Kiran Uttam Ghosh (With Images)
January 14th, 2012 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Designer Kiran Uttam Ghosh, known for her chic and glamourous designs, has presented a modern avatar of the six-yard sari for the new-age woman.The ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Sari as resort wear? Why not, asks designer Anupamaa
December 9th, 2011 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 9 (IANS) You'd think a bikini, a swimsuit or a kaftan would be apt as resort wear, but designer Anupamaa Dayal surprised everyone when she showcased saris as ... Read more...
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Needed institutes to train cutters and tailors
December 9th, 2011 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 9 (IANS) Designers alone cannot produce resort or beach wear. Cutters and tailors need to be trained to ensure that the end product is immaculate, says designer James ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
GTN to invest Rs.200 million in apparel market
November 22nd, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (IANS) GTN Industries Group, an integrated yarns, fabrics and apparels group, Tuesday announced that it would invest Rs.200 million in its mercerized cotton garment facilities to boost ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Model slips at Vineet Bahl’s show
October 12th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) "What's a fashion show without little goof-ups", asks designer Vineet Bahl, during whose show Wednesday model Tinu Verghis fell while sashaying down the ramp on ... Read more...
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Shoe collection is like dream come true: Cheryl Cole
October 12th, 2011 - 9:31 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 12 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole, who has collaborated with stylistpick.com for her shoe collection, feels it's like dream coming true."I have not felt this excited in a long ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Thane factory fire toll is four
September 23rd, 2011 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
Thane, Sep 22 (IANS) Four workers were charred to death and 14 injured Thursday in a major fire which engulfed a cloth factory in Dombivali town in this Maharashtra district.
The ... Read more...
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Socks turn shoes, shirts go topsy-turvy at VHIMW
September 3rd, 2011 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) It was an experimental journey for designer-duo Ankita and Anjana Bhargav at the Van Heusen India Men's Week Saturday as they converted socks into shoes ... Read more...
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Troy Costa goes for black ink theme for VHIMW
August 31st, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Designers take inspiration from various things around them to design clothes, but Troy Costa's source is unique -- he has drawn inspiration from the colour ... Read more...
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Classic silhouettes inspire Ankita-Anjana for men’s fashion week
August 29th, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Designers Ankita and Anjana Bhargav of label ANKY will showcase a collection inspired by classic silhouettes but with a modern touch titled 'NOWthen' at the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Work behind every Indian garment is unique: Filipino fashion blogger
August 22nd, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Filipino blogger Bryan Grey Yambao began tapping away at the keyboard from the age of 17 to express his views on global fashion and has ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Jaya Rathore explores heritage weaves for bridal line (With images)
August 18th, 2011 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Kolkata-based designer Jaya Rathore, who takes inspiration from Indian art and craft, has once again gone back into time by using heritage weaves and embroideries ... Read more...
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Thousands protest against chemical plant in China
August 14th, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 14 (IANS) Thousands of residents staged a protest and scuffled with police Sunday morning in the northwestern port city of Dalian seeking relocation of a chemical plant over ... Read more...
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Rosily Paul impresses with handmade jewellery at IIJW
August 1st, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Designer Rosily Paul, who specialises in modern and customised jewellery designs, promoted handmade jewellery at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). She took inspiration from nature ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Rina Dhaka makes jute dazzle with Swarovski crystals (With image)
June 8th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Rina Dhaka says her new summer collection brings two worlds together as she has mixed the shine of Swarovski crystals with jute. The designer has ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Two-day shutdown called in garment, hosiery industry
March 12th, 2011 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) The readymade garment and hosiery industry Saturday has called for a two-day shutdown in the industry across the country from March 14 to protest imposition of ... Read more...
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Mandira eager to wear Masaba’s outfits after delivery
March 12th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Actress-model-presenter Mandira Bedi who loves wearing designer Masaba's outfits regrets that she can't sport any of her dresses showcased at the Lakme Fashion Week as she ... Read more...
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Masaba excited about father Viv’s presence at LFW show
March 12th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Designer Masaba was excited that her father, noted ex-cricketer of West Indies Vivian Richards, made it to her show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) ... Read more...
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Blake Lively gets her fashion sense from her mother
March 4th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, March 4 (ANI): Blake Lively says it was her mother who helped to shape her own fashion sensibilities.The actress, who is the new face of Chanel's ad campaign for its "Mademoiselle" ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton dethrones Lady Gaga as top fashion buzzword
February 9th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb 9 (ANI): Kate Middleton is the top fashion buzzword for the upcoming fashion season that starts in New York on Thursday, according to a new survey.The Global Language Monitor, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Lakme Fashion Week: Delhi Designer Sisters To Showcase Their Fantasy Collection
January 29th, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The LFW in Mumbai is soon to have the Grand finale week and surprise –surprise there are no Mumbai based top designers on the list of the finale week for ... Read more...
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Emma Watson unveils her final range for People Tree
January 28th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 28 (ANI): 'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson has unveiled her third and final range for the ethical fashion label People Tree.Watson, 20, who is pictured posing against a battered old ... Read more...
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Saris: Hot And Back In Vogue Like Never Before
January 17th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Saris are back in vogue. Well, not that they were ever totally out of it though.However, with the trend to try on more and more variations in the traditional garment ... Read more...
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Posh’s designer gushes about Victoria Beckham’s handbag line
January 15th, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 15 (ANI): Katie Hillier, accessory designer for Victoria Beckham's new line of handbags, can't stop praising Posh Spice's talent."SHE designs the bags. At the start of the season, Victoria ... Read more...
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Lindsay Lohan creating ‘timeless’ shoes
January 14th, 2011 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 14 (IANS) Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, who is finally out from the rehablitation centre, has started creating "timeless" shoes for her 6,126 collection.Lohan, 24, who was recently released from ... Read more...
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Long Overcoats: The Most Desirable And Comfortable Wollens In Ones Wardrobe
January 13th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Winter is here in full swing and it is time for all the woolens stocked away to be pulled out sun dried and flaunted in all the bright colors that ... Read more...
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Exhibition organized in Jaipur to promote ‘Khadi’
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by ANI
Jaipur, Jan.2 (ANI): An exhibition is organised to promote Khadi in Jaipur, as the traditional homespun is getting popular among people of all age groups.Youngsters in large number are visiting shops to ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Why men and women can’t see eye-to-eye while shopping
December 22nd, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 22 (ANI): A new study has shown that the hunting and gathering practices of our ancestors have continued and are manifested in the differences between shopping behaviours of men and ... Read more...
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Men, women still follow ancient rituals while shopping
December 22nd, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 22 (IANS) Men and women still follow ancient rituals while shopping, says a new study.For instance, during the last-minute holiday rush, men seek their prized item, pay, and leave without ... Read more...
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Short skirts, cleavage revealing blouses ‘not appropriate for office parties’
December 17th, 2010 - 6:42 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 17 (ANI): Experts have said that short skirts, cleavage-revealing blouses and skin-tight slacks are not appropriate attires for office parties.And even though sparkly sweaters are okay, office parties are ... Read more...
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Women And Overcoats
December 14th, 2010 - 5:33 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Overcoats come in a varied array of cuts, fabrics and colors. However the trick is to stick to the basics like fawn, black, brown or beige. An occasional pure white or ... Read more...
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What Is The Best Lingerie Gift For Your Girl?
December 10th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
If you end up buying a smaller or bigger one and that too of a color not suited to her skin then it will turn embarrassing for both of you. So, ... Read more...
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Fashion For Women: Scarves, Shawls And Accessories
December 6th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Well to speak of enhancing an outfit there’s nothing quite like the scarf which makes a dull and boring outfit come alive with the right blend of colors to match!Scarves are ... Read more...
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Coimbatore hosts Global India Textile Show
December 5th, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Coimbatore, Dec 5 (ANI): The second edition of the Global India Textile Show (GITS) began in Coimbatore.The two-day show has been organised to promote small entrepreneurs, by the Powerloom Development and Export ... Read more...
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Logan Airport Bomb Scare Resolved Finally
November 24th, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The presence of a suspicious package at Boston's Logan airport on Tuesday resulted in the rumor of a bomb scare spreading fast. It took place just ... Read more...
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