Madhuri Dixit turns ‘devi’ for Anju Modi
August 11th, 2012 - 2:31 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Clad in a beautiful lehanga-choli teamed up with a red dupatta and sindoor on her head, Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit turned "devi" for veteran designer ... Read more...
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Trends don’t work, says JJ Valaya
August 9th, 2012 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Ace designer J.J. Valaya doesn't believe in the concept of trends. He says each person should create his or her own fashion identity."I don't believe ... Read more...
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Pallavi Jaikishan goes traditional at LFW
August 4th, 2012 - 1:35 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Veteran designer Pallavi Jaikishan's collection made a grand opening at the 13th Lakme Fashion Week commencing here Friday, with the line displaying traditional wear for women ... 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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Make your cult in bridal wear: Tarun Tahiliani
July 25th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Ace designer Tarun Tahiliani, who is offering a range of high-end bridal outfits at the fourth edition of his Couture Exposition here, says there's no ... Read more...
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A debut after 40 years and book in making, Pallavi Jaikishan on a roll
July 21st, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Veteran designer Pallavi Jaikishan, who has completed a successful run of 40 years in the fashion industry this year, is set to make her debut ... Read more...
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Manish Malhotra to open Delhi Couture week
July 12th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Veteran designer Manish Malhotra will open Delhi Couture Week. The five-day fashion extravaganza starts Aug 8."I am so happy doing the opening show at ... Read more...
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Kareena to catwalk at LFW finale?
July 10th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is likely to walk the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) winter-festive 2012 runway at the grand finale to be jointly presented by ... Read more...
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Turkish Empire recreated on ramp
February 20th, 2012 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The famous grand bazaar of Istanbul with sights of Turkish harmony played a perfect backdrop as veteran designer JJ Valaya presented his collection seeking inspiration ... Read more...
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Goa was birthplace of Indo-Western garments: Wendell Rodricks (Interview, With Image)
January 27th, 2012 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Veteran designer Wendell Rodricks has carried the sartorial legacy of Goa to a new level by documenting it in "Moda Goa" - a first-of-its kind ... Read more...
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Oprah asked for traditional sari: Tarun Tahiliani (With Image)
January 19th, 2012 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) She usually sports the corporate look with a skirt and coat, but international talk show host Oprah Winfrey created a stir in a Tarun ... Read more...
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Jumpsuit-cum-gharara, craftsmanship ruled Pakistan bridal week
December 22nd, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, Dec 22 (IANS) The final day of the just-concluded Pakistan Fashion Design Council L`Oreal Paris Bridal Week here turned out to be the best of the four-day fashion fete. ... Read more...
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Ekta, Farah in Fortune India’s powerful businesswomen’s list
November 8th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Filmmakers Ekta Kapoor and Farah Khan, apart from VLCC founder Vandana Luthra and veteran designer Ritu Kumar, feature on Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful ... Read more...
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Nida’s ‘Jadugaar’ dress a hit with Lady Gaga
October 31st, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Designer Nida Mahmood, known for her flair for creative and dramatic collections, has added yet another feather to her cap. She designed an outfit ... Read more...
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World Fashion Week show will be a milestone: Ritu Kumar
October 25th, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Known for her ethnic Indian wear, veteran designer Ritu Kumar is to participate in the first edition of World Fashion Week (WFW) next September as ... Read more...
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Drape that Kanjeevaram, Benarasi this Diwali
October 20th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi , Oct 20 (IANS) To shine bright this Diwali, bring your Kanjeevaram and Benarasi saris out of the closet. And don't forget to accessorize, be it gold, silver ... Read more...
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Nasser Husain’s ‘donkey’ remark upsets Big B (Movie snippets)
September 4th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain's "donkey" remark about Indian fielders has upset Amitabh Bachchan.?Did not like Nasir Hussain, ex-cricket Captain of UK (Britain), refer ... Read more...
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Buyers’ resolute thumbs up to Delhi Couture Week (Review)
July 26th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Synergy1 Delhi Couture Week (DCW) that concluded late Monday with an impressive showcase by veteran designer Rohit Bal was a huge hit with ... Read more...
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‘Kamasutra’ collection by Suneet Verma
July 14th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Veteran designer Suneet Verma will showcase a collection inspired from 'Kamasutra' at the upcoming Delhi Couture Week (DCW).The Kamasutra, possibly the most celebrated Hindu text ... Read more...
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When stars overtake models on ramp
April 9th, 2011 - 10:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Call it brand promotion or fashion connection, celebrities walk the ramp quite often, taking away all the limelight and a lot of money, leaving ... Read more...
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I support Anna Hazare’s cause: Ritu Kumar
April 8th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Ritu Kumar, one of India's renowned designers, says she extends full support to the cause of strict anti-corruption laws, for which social activist Anna Hazare ... Read more...
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Too many fashion weeks spoilt the year (2010 in Retrospect)
December 23rd, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) A fashion week used to be a charming and rare affair. But this year the realisation hit home that an overdose of shows is killing ... Read more...
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Buy luxury items at auction, raise funds for girl child
November 16th, 2010 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) A limited edition Bvlgari watch, photographs by veteran designer J.J. Valaya and an exquisite diamond pendant designed by S.H. Raza are some of the items to ... Read more...
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Thumbs up for Sonia Gandhi’s charm in silk sari
November 8th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi's dark blue silk sari, dangling earrings and hairstyle at the prime minister's private dinner for the US first couple has impressed many, ... Read more...
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Marilyn Monroe style pointy bras back in vogue
November 4th, 2009 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 4 (ANI): Pointy bras worn by the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in the 1950s are back in fashion, thanks to designers Louise Goldin and Jean Paul ... Read more...
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Monapali’s tribal creations captivate Kolkata Fashion Week
September 12th, 2009 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) With stunning models attired in tribal-yet-contemporary wear walking down the ramp, veteran designer duo Monapali captivated the audience at the Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW)-II with their couture.
As tribal ... Read more...
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Designer Suneet Varma’s creations come alive on prints (With Images)
September 7th, 2009 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The lithe profile of model Shyamolie Verma spreads across the frame like a tree of life encased within the folds of a cream cotton ... Read more...
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Designers feel ‘lost’ in new WIFW set-up
March 18th, 2009 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani & Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, March 18(IANS) With single rooms for each designer, an exhibition area spread over four floors and packed elevators - several designers at the Wills Lifestyle ... Read more...
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Young designers impress as WIFW begins at new venue
March 18th, 2009 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Though confusion prevailed at the new venue of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Wednesday, the perfectly cut silhouettes, creativity and fusion of Indian heritage with ... Read more...
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Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka are a designer’s delight: Style gurus
March 10th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) There are many Indian politicians who take care to dress up well these days, but guess who are the clear favourites of designers young and ... Read more...
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2008 - year of consolidation for India’s fashion world (Yearender - 20)
December 30th, 2008 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Split, slugfest and consolidation - that about sums up the state of India's fashion world in 2008.For the first time, the industry witnessed six major fashion weeks ... Read more...
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Designer Ritu Kumar honoured with prestigious French award
December 9th, 2008 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The French government has honoured veteran designer and revivalist Ritu Kumar with the prestigious Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award (Knight of the Order ... Read more...
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