Designer wear becomes affordable
September 4th, 2012 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Want to own a Rohit Bal or JJ Valaya creation for just about Rs.5,000-Rs.6,000 ($100)? It's possible now with fashion house owner Pradeep Hirani ... Read more...
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I don’t believe in showstoppers: Pallavi Jaikishan
August 3rd, 2012 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Veteran designer Pallavi Jaikishan says she has never believed in the concept of inviting Bollywood celebrities as showstoppers, and she will continue to maintain her mantra ... Read more...
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Designer Anita Dongre launches menswear line
March 26th, 2012 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Designer Anita Dongre, known for her ethnic womenswear line, has now forayed into menswear collection. She is excited about her initiative."Excited about my foray into menswear," ... Read more...
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The drape is reborn - sari gets sexy avatar (With Image)
March 1st, 2012 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Tied low on the waist, pinned high on the shoulder, paired with a mismatching blouse, woven in traditional fabric or crafted in sexy chiffon, ... Read more...
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Chitrangada loves 1970s style
February 16th, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Experimental Chitrangada Singh loves 1970s style and says she is excited that it is making a come back on the fashion scene."I love the ... Read more...
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Indian fashion in a great moment: Spanish designer (With Images)
January 8th, 2012 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian canvas appears like a paradise for those who love colour, according to veteran Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada who believes Indian ... Read more...
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Indian designers: Merry time in global arena (2011 In Retrospect) (With images)
December 19th, 2011 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) When international pop icon Lady Gaga flew down here, she sported desi designers Nida Mehmood and Tarun Tahiliani's creations and was not the first ... Read more...
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Kate Moss strips for Pirelli calendar
December 9th, 2011 - 7:18 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 9 (IANS) Supermodel Kate Moss has stripped off for a shoot for the latest Pirelli calendar. She was photographed by ex-boyfriend Mario Sorrenti.The 37-year-old had dated Sorrenti in ... Read more...
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Abhishek gets his customised Ferragamo shoes
December 8th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan has finally received his made-to-order Tramezza shoes from Italian luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo. He is the first Indian actor to ... Read more...
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Young designers shine at Pakistan fashion week
March 30th, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, March 30 (IANS) It was the young designers' day out. The fresh ideas and innovativeness of designers like Burhan Khan, Mohsin and duo Moeed Yousaf-Faryal Aftab's was the high ... 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...
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‘Islamabad’s first-ever fashion week to change the way people think of Pakistan’
January 25th, 2011 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 25(ANI): Pakistan is set to create history by holding the "Islamabad fashion week" for the first time, with its organisers hoping that the four-day fashion show will prove there ... Read more...
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Wendell Rodricks: No longer Mentor For Gen Next In The Lakme Fashion Week
January 22nd, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Ace fashion designer Wendell Rodricks is a disillusioned man these days. According to latest reports, the designer was in for a big surprise or rather shock when he discovered that ... Read more...
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Rumer Willis Looks Like A Million Bucks In Badgley Mischka Ad
January 13th, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore is following the footsteps of her celebrity parents to reach super stardom as ... Read more...
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Sherwani And Kurta: The Perfect Traditional Attire For Men
January 5th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The Sherwani and the Kurta are two of the greatest innovations that recent times have seen in terms of men’s fashion attires in the traditional Indian section. There was a ... Read more...
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Waistlines rose, beaded pieces ruled Indian fashion (2010 in Retrospect)
December 24th, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Fashion followers took a cue from international trends and lined up their wardrobe with high-waist trousers, jeggings. In accessories, the stress was on moulded ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Fashion Weeks A Dime A Dozen Spoilt The Fun?
December 24th, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Fashion weeks in India till a few years ago were quite a novelty and to attend such an event was considered quite an opportunity with all fashion followers waiting to catch ... Read more...
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Colourful, kitschy Indian fashion a hit abroad
December 16th, 2010 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Time was when the Indian fashion industry was considered immature for its bright colours and embellishments, but not any more. Bags with imprints of ... Read more...
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Estee Lauder Selects Joan Smalls As Its New Face
December 14th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Estee Lauder which is known as a top US based skincare and unisex grooming products manufacturer has selected model Joan Smalls as its new face. The ... Read more...
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Kangana Ranaut Walks The Ramp At The ‘Be Yu’ Fashion Awards 2010
November 26th, 2010 - 4:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Kangana’s hot style quotient is something which cannot be avoided and she has indeed established herself as being one of the youth icons as far as the fashion scene is concerned.Thus, ... Read more...
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Saran Kohli’s Perfect Fusion of Urban Menswear
September 21st, 2010 - 12:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Acclaimed designer and stylist Saran Kohli, who has already rocked the London fashion scene, recently debuted his urban menswear collection in New York City, all of ... Read more...
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Rohit Bal unhappy with designers’ choice for couture week
June 25th, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Flamboyant designer Rohit Bal doesn't seem to be happy with the list of designers selected to participate in the inaugural Pearls Delhi Couture Week (PDCW) starting here ... Read more...
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Corsets should make a come back: Megan Fox
June 15th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 15 (IANS) "Transformer" actress Megan Fox says wearing corsets leaves one with pained ribs, but wants it to bounce back onto the fashion scene.
"I do think there's a place for ... Read more...
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Forever 21 Eyes Expansion In Europe And Asia
May 14th, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dublin, May 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With the arrival of US based all female apparel store Forever 21, the fashion scene in Ireland and especially Dublin is going to get spiced ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Brits voted worst dressed in Europe
March 20th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 20 (ANI): England has been voted the worst dressed nation in Europe, says a survey.Conducted by shopping website Ciao, a whopping 44 per cent in the study said Brits were ... Read more...
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Power dress - the ultimate party frock for all shapes and sizes
January 6th, 2010 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 5 (ANI): While fashion changes everyday, Power dress - the ultimate party frock- still remains popular, thanks to British label Preen that reinvents the creation to fit all shapes ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
A truly trendy year for Indian fashion (Flashback 2009)
December 19th, 2009 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Fashion evolves every season. The year 2009 offered a melange of casuals and formals for that killer look, be it checkered shorts and Jodhpurs ... Read more...
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‘Politics hampers fashion in Pakistan’
November 1st, 2009 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Colour, fabrics, freedom, everything about this city fascinated Pakistani fashion editor Aamna Isani who was here on her maiden India trip to cover HDIL India Couture ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama’s “Short”s Style Statement
August 20th, 2009 - 7:43 pm ICT by GD
US First Lady Michelle Obama proves once again that she is no someone who is willing to stick by age old norms if that means giving up her own individuality. She has ... Read more...
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‘Indian celebrity fashion inspires designers globally’
July 16th, 2009 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Indian celebrity fashion inspires designers around the world, says Worth Global Style Network (WGSN), an online research and fashion forecaster that aims to work with leading Indian ... Read more...
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Chandigarh, an important fashion destination
June 27th, 2009 - 10:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Sunil Sharma Chandigarh, June 26 (ANI): Chandigarh has emerged as an important fashion destination from market as well as promising designers' perspective. Fashion has taken centre stage in the region following ... Read more...
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A step closer to unifying capital’s fashion scene?
June 23rd, 2009 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) It what is being described as a step closer to unity, the newly-promoted Fashion and Design Promotion Council (FDPC) announced Tuesday that it had engaged style impresario ... Read more...
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The Obamas up for grabs!
April 17th, 2009 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 17 (ANI): Action figures of US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are the latest craze up for grabs.The doll-maker Emil Vicale, president of HeroBuilders.com, revealed the figures ... Read more...
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The Making of Zang Toi
March 25th, 2009 - 10:27 pm ICT by GD
The not-so-latest news that created waves in the American Fashion scene was that Zang Toi, the Malaysian fashion designer based in New York, had signed as the Encore sponsor of The School ... Read more...
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Designer Niki Mahajan returns with signature Indian line
September 21st, 2008 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) After making a mark in India and internationally with her exquisite creations - mostly western silhouettes with an ethnic appeal - fashion designer Niki Mahajan is foraying ... Read more...
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