Jaipur | 7 days ago
RFW 2013 brought essence, flavour of Rajasthan but lacked buyers
Jaipur, May 13 - The second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week - 2013 that concluded Sunday certainly brought out the essence and flavour of the Rajasthan's royal culture and heritage but somehow failed to live up to expectations.Technical glitches that caused the delays in the shows and poor event management somehow disappointed the viewers.The main objective behind organising the fashion extravag ... read more

Jaipur | 9 days ago
Ritu Kumar showcases collection for young brides at RFW 2013
Jaipur, May 11 - Designer Ritu Kumar left viewers mesmerized as she showcased her exclusive collection, featuring an ensemble for young brides, on day two of the ongoing Rajasthan Fashion Week - 2013 at the Fairmont here.The auditorium, packed with socialites, industrialists, buyers and media, buzzed with cheers and applause as the models dazzled on the ramp. Ritu Kumar admitted that she has alway ... read more

New Delhi | 13 days ago
Indian brides go light, turn away from heavy outfits
New Delhi, May 8 - Wearing heavy shimmering lehengas or saris in typical maroon or red shades for a summer-monsoon wedding is passe. An up-to-the-minute fashion statement is comfortable innovative bridal outfits made with nets, chiffons or chanderi silks in soothing shades like turquoise, green and rani pink.While deciding on fabrics for sultry and sweaty weather conditions, designers focus on fab ... read more

New Delhi | 17 days ago
Rajasthan Fashion Week ready with second edition
New Delhi, May 3 - Rajasthan Fashion Week - is back with its second edition, starting May 9 in Jaipur. Over 26 designers, including Ritu Kumar, Neeta Lulla and Lina Tipnis, will showcase their ready to wear ethnic and western wear at the event.The four-day event will begin with a grand opening show followed by a welcome party. Shalika Sharma, director and CEO of RFW, said: The second edition shall ... read more

New Delhi | 21 days ago
Indian fashion industry needs to go far: Ritu Kumar
New Delhi, April 30 - The Indian fashion industry has grown from being virtually non-existent to being rich and vibrant but still needs to go very far and needs to do something to preserve the nation's rich handloom heritage, says veteran designer Ritu Kumar, credited with starting the boutique culture in the country.The Indian fashion industry has grown from a non-existent industry to a rich, vib ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Bollywood influence on fashion trends waning?
New Delhi, Nov 23 - Be it Madhubala's Anarkali look in Mughal−e−Azam or Kareena Kapoor's T−shirt−salwar combo in Jab We Met, Bollywood has inspired trends down the ages. But that influence seems to be waning due to a variety of reasons, including greater exposure to the West and the move towards more realistic cinema, say designers.There is also the constant fear of criticism, which has re ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Bollywood influence on fashion trends waning?
New Delhi, Nov 23 - Be it Madhubala's Anarkali look in Mughal−e−Azam or Kareena Kapoor's T−shirt−salwar combo in Jab We Met, Bollywood has inspired trends down the ages. But that influence seems to be waning due to a variety of reasons, including greater exposure to the West and the move towards more realistic cinema, say designers.There is also the constant fear of criticism, which has re ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Bollywood influence on fashion trends waning?
New Delhi, Nov 23 - Be it Madhubala's Anarkali look in Mughal−e−Azam or Kareena Kapoor's T−shirt−salwar combo in Jab We Met, Bollywood has inspired trends down the ages. But that influence seems to be waning due to a variety of reasons, including greater exposure to the West and the move towards more realistic cinema, say designers.There is also the constant fear of criticism, which has re ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Bollywood influence on fashion trends waning?
New Delhi, Nov 23 - Be it Madhubala's Anarkali look in Mughal−e−Azam or Kareena Kapoor's T−shirt−salwar combo in Jab We Met, Bollywood has inspired trends down the ages. But that influence seems to be waning due to a variety of reasons, including greater exposure to the West and the move towards more realistic cinema, say designers.There is also the constant fear of criticism, which has re ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Bollywood influence on fashion trends waning?
New Delhi, Nov 23 - Be it Madhubala's Anarkali look in Mughal−e−Azam or Kareena Kapoor's T−shirt−salwar combo in Jab We Met, Bollywood has inspired trends down the ages. But that influence seems to be waning due to a variety of reasons, including greater exposure to the West and the move towards more realistic cinema, say designers.There is also the constant fear of criticism, which has re ... read more