Embroidery in India has come a long way. As fashion trends changed with time, Indian embroidery adapted to the new climate and managed to remain elegant and sophisticated. While each embroidery technique possesses its speciality, one thing is for certain: each one of them makes a serious style statement. Let’s take a glance at 10 traditional embroideries of India that bring with them an edge on the fashion front: 1. Chikan / Chikankari Origin: Rumoured to have been introduced by Noor Jahan, wife of Jahangir, Chikankari originated from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It began with white embroidery on a white cloth,...

Floral prints are the most wondrous motifs, widely prevalent in recent times. These prints never fail to deliver an evergreen and fresh look to one’s appearance, irrespective of the occasion. They are like a beautiful garden that is ready to bloom and flourish in every closet. In earlier times, floral designs were only utilised in western outfits, but now they are seen in the raiment of any happy event that takes place in parts of the world. A little flashback of the floral prints The history of floral prints began in the middle ages, when the Europeans took a great...

Let us start with what exactly a bridal trousseau is! A bridal trousseau is, basically, a collection of personal items that a bride tends to gather from her home in anticipation of her newly wedded life. Now, we have to keep in mind that a trousseau may differ from bride to bride, based on her tastes as well as the speedy trends in today’s bridal catalogue. And in the current bridal scenario, the winds sway towards classy and minimalist trends. So we have curated for you the Sensational Trousseau Checklist for the Modern Bride. 1. Ethnic suit sets We all...

Eid ul-Adha is around the corner, and so is the excitement to dress up for the occasion. Eid ul-Adha is a symbolic celebration of sacrifice, kindness and generosity. The three-day celebration bonds families and friends over food and fashion. Here are some styling guides and tips for the 3 days of Eid that might help you decide your outfits for the occasion. Styling for Eid: Day 1 1. Comfort is the key A styling guide for the 3 days of Eid should start with the very basics: comfortable yet chic. There are always two kinds of people when it comes...

With all the fashionable clothes swarming the markets, one thing is quite set in stone – ethnic wear never goes out of style. From extravagant lehengas to suits with glamorous dupattas, an array of fashionable ethnic wear is waiting to be explored and dived deep into by you. When it comes to clothing, however, certain styles give you an extra nudge to go from nice to magnificent. What is that, you might be keen to ask? Knowing your body type and dressing accordingly — it is as simple as that! Bodies are like snowflakes, each unique but none less beautiful...

Indian outfits are, hands down, the best and make every woman look effortlessly beautiful. India is known for sarees and salwar kameez suits. The only drawback that comes with sarees is that a saree takes longer to drape, but a gorgeous salwar suit takes less time and is more convenient. Just the right pair of salwar kameez can do all the magic. The women of north India are more drawn towards salwar kameez suits for any day-to-day activity or festivity. Ladies! We might not think alike, but when it comes to fashion and certain rules of it, we all agree...

A saree is like a blessing in disguise, and not everybody can understand the captivating power it possesses. It's a mischievous piece of clothing that can make you a fashion icon or can banish you from the fashion world altogether. The existence of the Indian saree is as old as the Indus Valley Civilization. Saree draping has come a long way, from a three-piece ensemble aiming to cover the navel at all costs to a completely new saree-dress look. The latest trends of silk or cotton sarees, a saree gown or even a saree with a belt succeed in reinforcing...

The shared love for Pakistani suits amongst people across the border establishes an unannounced bond of connectivity. New-season launches from brands like Gul Ahmed, Khaadi, Élan, Junaid Jamshed, Al-Karam Studio, MARIA.B, Bareeze, Firdaus Lawn, Nishat Linen and Sana Safinaz, to name a few, are awaited with the same fervour in India as they are in Pakistan. A very valid question is repeatedly asked — what makes Pakistani suits such a crowd-pleaser and so desirable? ‘Pakistani suit’ has been used synonymously with ‘Pakistani lawn suit’. The lawn fabric is manufactured majorly in Pakistan in contemporary times. It has not just bloomed...

In the fashion world, there are no rules. Many people dress up to show who they are or what their personality is, but for the true dreamers and makers of the style world, clothes are a form of escapism. They escape from reality and live for themselves for a change. This being said, many trends are making a huge comeback from the 1960s, a period when bold colours, gloves and large sunglasses were a major hit among the stylish ones. One such trend that is here to stay is the palazzo pants. They are often compared to boot-cut jeans, which...