Time magazine, in its Special Report on India (March 25, 1996) profiled Rohit Bal as ‘India’s Master of Fabric and Fantasy.’ The regard he commands among the top echelons of Indian fashion is authorized by a discerning, high profile clientèle, that includes some of India’s biggest names in the media, film, fashion and corporate world. […]

Spring definitely means that you need to give your bottles of the warmer and heavier musk of winter a rest and try something lighter and floral. Go for unpredictable blends of fruity and floral notes. Maybe a peach and an apple russet core or something with bursts of Turkish rose oils and blackcurrants. These are […]

Walk into any college, and what would you see? A variety of colours and designs, on so many kinds of apparel, all so different it will make your head spin. Shreya Sarkar, a first year student of English, says, “In school, we become attuned to our uniforms. But in college, we are allowed to experiment […]

Very few women would be caught dead not wearing earrings. One doesn’t need to wonder why. Earrings are an integral part of any woman’s fashion sense. Right from the time their ears are pierced as children, to the wedding day, and even after that- earrings remain their constant companion. They start off with plain gold […]

Mona and Pali, the sister duo from Bengal, have placed Kolkata on the national map, with their passion for designing. Though they initially went into different professions, they soon gave in to their inner desire, a natural aesthetic urge, and opted out of their respective careers to pursue their dream with total dedication and determination. […]

Old is truly gold, it seems. And nobody seems to better at following this adage than our Indian fashion industry. We are all set with a 70’s comeback. Maybe it’s the influence of Om Shanti Om, or maybe it’s just that true style never dies- think what you may, but it’s hard to deny that […]