Mumbai, Feb 24 : Sonakshi Sinha will be seen walking the ramp for social worker, BJP spokesperson and fashion designer Shaina NC at the 13th edition of Caring with Style fashion showcase. The actress says she is looking forward to it.The event, which is in association with Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA), will be held at the NSCI Dome, Worli, in Mumbai, on February 25. "I am looking forward to walk for Shaina NC. I am feeling honoured to participate in such as wonderful initiative that works to bring smiles on…

New Delhi, Feb 24 : Ace fashion designer Nivedita Saboo feels that Indian cinema acts as a catalyst for the Indian fashion industry. She believes that since celebrities have a huge fan base, their favouring a designer's brand helps in getting it recognised.Asked if she thinks that Indian cinema helps in creating fashion trends, Saboo told IANS over an e-mail interaction: "Yes, in a country where people idolise celebrities, Indian cinema has always been a major source of influence and reference when it comes to fashion.…

Mumbai, Feb 15 : Actress Rani Mukerji quipped that ace designer Sabyasachi did a trial with her wedding so star couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's marriage went smoothly.In the upcoming episode of Colors Infinity's show "BFFs with Vogue", Sabyasachi will be seen spilling beans about the preparation process behind the "secret" wedding of star cricketer Kohli and actress-producer Anushka in December last year, read a statement. When Sabyasachi was asked "How long ago did he know about the…

New Delhi, Feb 14 : Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee on Wednesday penned an open letter to apologise for using the word "shame" for Indian women who don't know how to wear a sari, but said he is not apologetic about his intent.At the Harvard India Conference last week, the Kolkata-based designer was asked about the reluctance among young Indian women to wear a sari. He said: "I think, if you tell me that you do not know how to wear a sari, I would say shame on you. It's a part of your culture, (you) need…

Mumbai, Feb 13 : New generation designer Masaba Gupta on Tuesday took a dig at those putting "strange badges" on women on the basis of what they wear or drink."Can someone talk about how women should just wear/do/eat/drink what they like instead of constantly putting strange badges on them basis what they can't do. Please leave us alone, in our torn jeans, chugging beer, cackling away...Or not!" Masaba tweeted. Her comment comes after ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee pointed out how the younger…

New York, Feb 13 : Bespoke creations by a 75-year-old Indian jewellery brand dazzled at the New York Fashion Week runway here during designer Bibhu Mohapatra's show.Some exquisite Forevermark Diamond pieces from Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Choskhi were featured at the gala for the third time in a row. "It's a privilege to showcase the jewellery craftsmanship of India at a prestigious fashion platform like New York Fashion Week that tailors the evergreen fashion trends, and associate with a world-renowned brand…

New Delhi, Feb 13 : Look for ingredients like avocado, olive oil and seaweed while shopping for face masks for winter to mask away the skin problems, say experts.Shaivya Gupta, Research and Development Manager at Organic Harvest, and Shikhee Agrawal, Head - Training, The Body Shop India, list down the type of masks one should pick in winter. * Avocado: An avocado, given its Omega-3 content and its moisturising properties, is perfect for dry and irritated winter skin. Not only does it help nurture your skin but also creates…

New Delhi, Feb 12 : Veteran fashion designer Manish Arora celebrated a decade of showcasing at Paris Fashion Week with a retrospective installation of all his favourite garments from the shows across the 20 seasons.Known for his vibrant, colourful and artistic creations, Arora on Sunday unveiled his new creative studio at Dhan Mill Compound, Chhatarpur, considered the capital's oasis for the arts. "I am honoured to have been a part of the prestigious Paris Fashion Week as the only Indian designer showcasing since the…

New Delhi, Feb 12 : Celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, whose splendid creations for actress Anushka Sharma's wedding ceremonies caught the fancy of several brides-to-be, says weddings are his favourite occasion.Known for his bespoke lehengas and saris, Sabyasachi will be seen helping some lucky brides with their outfits and jewellery as part of the eighth season of "Bad Baaja Bride", set to go on air on NDTV Good Times from Wednesday. "Weddings are my favourite occasion and what better way to celebrate…

Mumbai, Feb 12 : Veteran designer Rohit Bal has launched his range of perfumes in collaboration with Spicestyle, a fashion house by Spicejet.Drawing inspiration from history, fantasy and folklore, the fragrances include Oudh and Aab for men and Oas and Vana for women. Oudh, a blend of sweet and woody aromas, is Bal's ode to lost traditions and is all about opulence, royalty, grandeur and majesty, Aab personifies masculinity, with a blend of citrus overlays, woody undertones and a hint of jasmine, read a statement. Oas is a…

New Delhi, Feb 9 : Get your love inked with the right kind of tattoos like matching feathers, heart beat graphs this Valentine's Day, suggest experts.Tattoo artistes Vikas and Mickey Malani have listed a few tattoo ideas to celebrate love: * Get rings inked on your fingers before you actually exchange rings. * Getting the date of your wedding anniversary inked on each other's wrists, in Roman numbers can add an ornate quotient. * Get matching feathers inked on your wrists or your legs, wherever you fancy. * Couples also…

New Delhi, Feb 9 : Ace designers David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore say they plan to reach out to wider audiences with a differentiated product line with their 25-year-old brand A&T.The brand has explored a quiet and modern design voice while simultaneously drawing on the rich traditional vocabulary of Indian design and craft. This year, they have joined hands with Veer Singh of Vana India foundation as a partner. "Through strategic investment, we are looking at strengthening our retail footprints both in terms of…

New Delhi, Feb 9 : Berluti Paris, a luxury shoe brand from Paris, has opened its maiden boutique in India.It has entered the Indian market in partnership with Bequest Group. The new boutique in DLF Emporio here displays the complete lifestyle range of shoes, leather goods and ready-to-wear pieces amongst which are the emblematic Alessandro shoes, Un Jour or Deux Jour briefcases and Playtime sneakers. "Berluti Paris's exclusive partnership with Bequest ensures that its global standards are maintained in India as well.…

New Delhi, Feb 8 : There is a marked increase in the sale of dresses and trousers for women in India, says Belinda Earl, Global Style Director of British fashion brand Marks & Spencer.The brand, the legacy of which dates back to 1884, reflects the smart, contemporary and neat British style. "British style has a handwriting that is unique and influences international fashion looks, so this has given me the opportunity to get really hands on in terms of contemporary fashion in the collections and what our customer…

New Delhi, Feb 8 : Model Gigi Hadid says that her mistakes made her a better individual and her imperfections motivated her the most."Working out isn't only physical for me. It's mental. It helps me escape the noise in my head. It's the only time my mind goes quiet," Hadid, who is also the Reebok Brand Ambassador, said in a statement. "When I was a competitive athlete, I used to be so focused on being perfect that my coaches would take me out of competing all together. I'd focus on my mistakes which would…

New Delhi, Feb 8 : Valentines Day calls for everything red as people usually relate the colour with love but how about trying some different tones this season?Tanvi Malik, Co-Founder at FabAlley says that red is a great colour, but there are other unconventional colours and prints that can be explored to make the special day more exciting. * Pastels: If you'd rather have a more relaxed and soothing Valentine's Day, choose pastels as your colour pantone. Vibrant colours make things bright and glamorous, but sometimes all you…

Mumbai, Feb 5 : Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan closed the Summer/ Resort 2018 edition of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) as a perfect showstopper as she walked the runway for designer Anamika Khanna in a black outfit that was inspired by sari."It's a form of sari drape. We teamed it up with pants just to make it a little different and stronger," Khanna told reporters elaborating more on Kareena's outfit. Bandra Fort turned out to be perfect venue for the finale presentation with Kareena, who was seen in the stunning black…

Mumbai, Feb 3 : Designer Anushree Reddy, who showcased her bridal line with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza as a showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018, says she will soon be introducing her prêt line along with menswear and kidswear as a part of brand expansion."I will be introducing my pret line along with menswear and kidswear. I'm thrilled to also showcase my bridal couture collection in the upcoming times," the designer, who is known for using vintage flora combined with zardozi…