The deeper we delve into history, and the wider we travel across the world, a wealth of timeless treasures waiting to be contemporarized emerges. The label Sejal Jain makes a humble attempt to support and revive the crafts of India and emphasises on hand craftsmanship by working closely with local craftsmen belonging to different traditional
The beautiful craft of hand block printing is both hypnotic and a study in patience and precision. The designs are etched on wooden blocks skilfully carved by artisans ; the blocks are then dipped into natural dyes to be stamped onto fabric to create prints using a vocabulary borrowed from nature. I styled a piece
Changing course from the last series with Anuj Bhutani this ensemble was styled to give a spin on the otherwise androgynous silhouettes. The kimono style jacket has been worn as one shoulder jacket with the drawstrings playing a crucial part in creating focus around the waist which is one of the focal points of a
Anuj Bhutani knows that fashion gets people talking and what he chooses to express through his collections is the wholistic development towards a sustainable future especially in terms of fashion. With the growing number of fast fashion brands and consumerism, fashion has become a disposal commodity. Anuj's idea of fashion is to break the barriers
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The subtle embroidery, hint of vintage with a clean and not so contemporary aesthetic is what encompasses duo, Daizy Tanwar and Tapushi Pal, behind the delectable brand DOT. Armed with the belief that fashion should be intimate and design is but an attitude, they seamlessly and harmoniously balance elements of materials and processes in the
EASE is the brain child of two sisters based out of Mumbai with the aim of delivering ethnic wear to the modern woman. The Mumbai girls with their eccentric style, love for indigenous fabrics and hand work set out to revolutionise the way ethnic wear is looked at in India. Their identity is rooted in
Raiman is a home grown Indian ethical clothing brand that focuses on creating fusion fashion using hand crafted textiles and techniques. They incorporate methods such as Bandhej and Block printing in silhouettes that are both modern and comfortable. Be it the slight ombre representing the morning sky or the the tiny mogra floral block prints,
LABEL ISHANA is for the woman who is subtle yet assertive. The organic nature of the pieces sets a tone of quiet confidence. Each piece focuses on being transformative with an underlying intention of standing out. The brand is strong yet versatile; like a woman's role in her day to day life. Firmly believing in
The wild cat moves across the thick jungle on a cold misty night. It's slender body gliding through the sleepy forest , a sparkle in it's eye. It's both daunting and alluring ; changing colour with the changing sky. Label Shikha Malik's latest A/W Winter collection is all about authentic block prints created from scratch