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Do you remember Deepika Padukone’s sindoori red Sabyasachi wedding-day lehenga? What about Shibani Dandekar’s French Chantilly lace ensemble and Nayanthara’s embroidered sari, both by Jade by Monica & Karishma, and both worn with veils? All these celebrity bridal wardrobes were styled by Shaleena Nathani who is also on the speed dial of other Bollywood bigwigs like Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Tamannaah Bhatia. Having worked with some of the most trend-setting brides of recent times, we asked Nathani about the 2022 bridal trends that can add that extra je ne sais quoi to a bride’s wardrobe. She shares insider intel you’ll want to bookmark. The…

Unsurprisingly, Kim Kardashian has been dressing up for her trip to New York City this week. On Tuesday, she made the case for summer cargos, choosing a pair of hefty pocketed trousers by The Attico. Last night, however, Kardashian was back in her favourite label—Balenciaga. She wore Demna’s sporty tracksuit, one of the designer’s signature recurring pieces in his collections. Only, this time, her zipped-up two-piece suit was borrowed from the boys. Kardashian’s slouchy blue and black tracksuit is from Balenciaga’s current menswear collection. The nylon jacket retails for $2,550. Her foray into menswear makes total sense here, given the tracksuit is…

It has been over 25 years since Clueless premiered, a movie that gave us many iconic looks. Cher Horowitz, a vibrant representation of the 90’s preppy cool girl, served the most memorable look which is imitated till date: a white little baby tee layered with a yellow vest and chequered miniskirt suit. Later, the early 2000s witnessed the return of the skin-tight T-shirt. Think the “Dump him” T-shirt worn by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton’s “I love policemen” baby tee that are etched in everyone’s memory. Recently, tiny baby tees were also seen on the hit TV series Euphoria on Maddy, Cassie, Jules and Kat, signalling the return…

These homegrown kids wear labels, most of them run by mothers, found a gap in the market for quality children’s wear and made it their mission to ensure that the country’s younger set is well turned out. There’s something to offer for new and soon-to-be mothers that will appeal to the senses and bring a sartorial edge for kids. Conscious fabrics, block prints, minimalistic and relaxed tailoring also comes in safe and versatile options that will appeal to all generations. These are the hot new additions to the kid’s segment where there’s more to fashionably explore than just the utility factor. Love…

There’s a lot that one can decipher from a bag about its wearer. Deepika Padukone’s trusty Louis Vuitton Dauphine reveals facets of the star’s personality that are unknown to the public forum. For instance, her practical set of miscellaneous gizmos that help her attend Zoom calls while hopping countries for new projects is a rare but nevertheless– interesting detail about the contents of the starlet’s designer hand bag. When it comes to the jet set crowd, the scope of essentials can range from anywhere between carryall to compact capacity depending on the needs of the person and their lifestyle. While bags…

Transparency has become another buzzword in fashion over the years, referring to the need for brands to disclose more information around their environmental and social impact. But Fashion Revolution’s latest Fashion Transparency Index shows that the 250 biggest brands in the world still aren’t offering enough transparency – which means they can’t be held accountable for their actions (or indeed, their lack of action). In fact, brands only scored an average of 24 per cent in the latest Fashion Transparency Index, with a third of brands scoring between 0 and 10 per cent. Even the highly-ranked brands – which this…

While summer is meant for sipping drinks by the pool and spending evenings dining outdoors, in our leggiest shorts and shoulder-baring crops, mini dresses still reign supreme when it comes to the summer dress code. This one-and-done go-to summer staple makes its yearly return with new iterations to match the season’s trends each year. Not only is a mini dress perfect for the scorching heat in the peak of summer, but also equally handy for the monsoon. Helping us avoid the soaked hemlines, mini dresses might be the official dress code for monsoons in Mumbai. Spotted on runways of Miu Miu, Khaite and Jacquemus,…

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially tied the knot! The couple wed in an intimate ceremony in Las Vegas this weekend, reports People. According to court records obtained by the publication, the duo obtained their marriage license in Clark County, Nevada. While little is known about the ceremony itself, which occurred on Saturday July 16th, the couple reportedly kept the ceremony private and small. “It was super, super small,” a source told People. “[Jennifer’s] mom and kids were there. They just wanted to be married so they got married.” According to documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Lopez also plans to legally change her name…

Airport style is an important constituent of streetwear. Aside from red carpet events and promotional tours, it is the airport that plays spectator to celebrities’ fashion sensibilities. While some celebs take a relaxed approach with trackpants and sweatsuits, several others aren’t afraid to incorporate minidresses in their travel roster. Whatever the style may be, the fact that comfort takes centre stage while travelling, is indisputable. While skipping your favourite platform heels for feet-friendly sneakers, and adding a jacket to your travel tote are wise sartorial decisions, there’s no reason the moving walkway can’t be your personal ramp. Take cues from your favourite…

When Vogue India posted a picture of Kim Kardashian and her daughter North sporting twin nose rings on Instagram – the comments section ensued with its usual conversation, contrarian views and insightful inspection. However, what it sparked at the Vogue India office was a debate on the age old push and pull of cultural appropriation versus appreciation. How do you know if you are co-opting cultural connotations or innocuously borrowing an aesthetic? We’ve all seen instances of appropriation over the years. This usually happens when a dominant race adopts the culture of a minority with little or no sensitivity and respect towards its origin.…