Daniel Syiem’s label showcased a new collection titled ‘Ka Tlang’, a line of garments inspired by the dream-like fairytale winters of Shillong for this season at The Talent Box during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. Working on exquisite, luxurious hand-woven organic fabrics ‘Ryndia’ and ‘Tapmohkhlieh’ exclusive to the North-East region of India, specifically Meghalaya, for an ethnic connection, this range showcased a unique mix of jackets, shift dresses, fitted short wraps, skirts, co

It was Bollywood glamour inspired by the quintessential “Mona Darling” that dazzled on the runway when Karishma Sahani Khan presented her “Maya” collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. Bringing in age old style directions and merging them with sensuous apsara inspirations, Art Deco and geometry; the designer’s East meets West fusion line was a welcome display. The motifs brought a hint of ideas like freedom, symmetry, opulence and mystery, which were rendered beautifully through

FENDI is pleased to announce its launch on NET-A-PORTER.COM. Customers will be able to buy on NET-A-PORTER.COM, FENDI ready-to-wear and accessories including timeless FENDI icons such as the 2Jours and Baguette. This long term relationship will also include retail exclusives as well as NET-A-PORTER.COM’S edit of the seasonal collections. This partnership will commence with FENDI Autumn/Winter 2013 pre-collection, reflecting the modern translation of the brand’s DNA and perfectly combini

The label ‘MapxencaRs’ eponymous to luxury and high fashion by twin sisters Riddhi and Siddhi showcased a fresh and vibrant collection at Tata Nano Talent Box at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. Rich and versatile fabrics such as linen, pure silks and natural cottons graced the runway in timeless silhouettes of short dresses, tunics, jackets, trousers and tops with a structured flow that was both delicate and carefully accentuated. For the men, however the designer duo created f

Krishna Mehta’s stunning creations in collaboration with Manipur Handlooms was a much awaited show at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. The presentation opened with the melodious sounds of a flute and then went into the vibrant songs of Manipur’s folk music with a live band – Nadabrahma of Imphal providing the perfect beats for the models. For Krishna, working with fabrics from different states of India has given her immense creative satisfaction in the past. Putting her designing sk

The Victoria Beckham brand shows no sign of slowing down, and its famous designer has revealed she wants to grow the business into a formidable global empire. Currently the Victoria Beckham offers denim, ready-to-wear, sunglasses and handbags. In an interview with New York Times T Magazine, Ms Beckham revealed she would like to expand with new product categories, including lingerie and underwear, perfume, make-up and shoes. Earlier this year Beckham launched a transactional website and a first

British fashion brands including Barbour, John Smedley, Henri Lloyd and Three Floor, are among the shortlisted names invited to attend the inaugural three-day fashion trade show The Hub in Hong Kong, which aims at connecting international brands with Asian retailers. The invite-only show, which opens on August 28 at the Asiaworld Expo, will host more than 100 “respected international brands” that have been “carefully vetted”, and a third of the selected companies will be from the UK. Split

When it comes to creating unconventional fashion with popular fabrics, the collection by Richa Aggarwal, was a fusion of “sportswear with couture ideals”, which made an unusual impact at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. Experimenting profusely with traditional hand embroidery and bringing in an eclectic mix of fabrics like rice sacks and hand block printed jersey; Richa explored the limitless possibilities of surface ornamentation and construction. Bringing in a colourful, folksy, p

Aimed at the sophisticated New Age woman the Huemn label by Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty presented an androgynous line that morphed into contrasting textures and colours at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. The classic masculine look was redefined for feminine separates, which were the mainstay of the range. Oversized coats, parallel trousers and leather separates gave an interesting dimension to women’s wear. Sleek skirts and gowns had striking embroidery, while rounded shoulders wer

When a collection is called “Half Alive” one has to expect the unconventional on the ramp. DRVV by Dhruv Kapur’s range, with the quirky title at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013, played a staccato like tune of unbalanced asymmetry that gave a sense of abandonment to the silhouettes. Using straight lines, the designer brought a new angle to create the traditional stance to clothes. Ignoring symmetry for the centre of an ensemble, Dhruv worked with varied textures of woven fabrics like do