Fashion

Kumari Sari repurposes the drape in a pre-stitched avatar and conceptualises it for a global Indian identity
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Knitwear gets an innovative spin as garments made from bamboo and fabric waste are paired with chunky woollen cardigans and cropped jumpers
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Photographer Suraj Nongmaithem brings into focus the bond between three friends from North-East India and foregrounds the merging of rich sartorial heritages with a modern style sensibility
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Offering an outstanding collection that looks at manipulating indigenous material into fabrics, contemporary womenswear label Mishé has mindfulness at the centre of the brand’s ideology
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Lakmé Fashion Week’s grand finale debutante Rimzim Dadu makes a strong case for why innovations in textile will dictate the future of fashion
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Fresh off their presentation at Lakmé Fashion Week’s grand finale, Saaksha & Kinni now hold the record of being the youngest label to showcase at Mumbai’s biannual style spectacle, setting a precedent for up-and-coming designers. The duo talks to Verve about their journey and gives us a peek into the brand’s DNA
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The Delhi-based Leh Studios’ free-thinking ethos is a post-COVID prototype for design brands
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From shops to Instagram to editorials, vintage clothing has taken a huge leap into the limelight, especially with both industry and consumer attempts at merging sustainability with fashion. But what about vintage lingerie? The appeal of a well-constructed lace bra or corset might be tied up with age-old wear and tear, but the truth will set you free.
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Indigenous practice combined with modern implementation unlock the future of a sustainable clothing industry that champions handmade textiles
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The pandemic has put things into perspective for Prada, prompting head honchos to look at the bigger picture and loosen their purse strings in support of initiatives that promise a better future for the planet
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Harikrishnan is an ex-competitive bodybuilder who is now a fashion designer. Yup, welcome to the new generation. The narrative has changed.
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Product and interior designer Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar is diversifying into fashion with his label, Koy Toy Boy, inspired by the uninhibited workers at his construction site, who also showcase the subversive garments for his campaign.
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