Just as the body needs care, so does the skin. The skin is in fact a very fragile part of our body. Be it summer or winter, it needs constant care, and round-the-clock looking after. In summer, we are prone to heat rashes, slight itching, sweat, and numerous other problems. Combating them is easy if […]

Men often have questions as to how to match their shoes against their clothing, like suit or pants. Actually it is not as difficult as they think it is since the choices of colors for men’s shoes are quite limited. Unless you have a taste for extraordinary colors,there should not be much of a problem […]

Ancient Indian fashion garments generally used no stitching although Indians knew about sewing. Most clothes were ready to wear as soon as they left the loom. The traditional Indian Dhoti, the Scarf or Uttariya, and the popular Turban are still visible India and continue to be part of Indian fashion. Likewise, for women, the Dhoti […]

There is no such definition for the kurti. To define it would be to put it within boundaries, and one cannot really do that to the kurti. For it exists in many colours, many styles, and in many forms. Maybe the best definition to give it would be: a traditional garment for females, which gives […]

Sunglasses are nowadays primarily used as a style statement and secondarily as a means of protection of the eyes. These are popular not only among the celebrities but also among the common people. Sunglasses help in adding a touch of sophistication to individual style. Pair of cool and fashionable spectacles can make someone look classy […]

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 […]