Former Film Star Cuckoo Parameswaran Is Reinventing Kerala Weaves
Former Malayalam film actor Cuckoo Parameswaran has reinvented herself into a fashion and textile designer who is promoting local handlooms and weaves from Kerala.
Tag: clothing
From No Jeans to No Ghoonghat: Why So Many Rules Over Women’s Clothing?
Give women education and political empowerment, instead.
Shooting Champ Gauri Sheoran on Winning Gold and Wearing What She Wants
With dozens of international and national gold medals to her credit, shooter Gauri Sheoran is earning laurels for India all guns blazing.
Why Don’t Little Girls’ Dresses Have Pockets in Them?
Gendered clothing not only ruins the simple pleasures of childhood but also programmes kids with psychological stereotypes that are difficult to erase later.
How Dhirta’s Label LOVE CHANGE is Styling a Healthier Future for Fashion
With her line of sustainable clothing called LOVE CHANGE, Dhirta Rikhye is out to spark a wave of slow fashion among Indian millennials.
These Designers Are Changing the Way We Wear Banarasi Weaves
Looking for an exquisite Banarasi creation for the upcoming festive season? These designers create stunning masterpieces that take craftsmanship to the next level.
Sun, Trees and Laptops: Simran Lal’s Workplace ‘Nicobar’ Has a Tropical Resort Vibe
In the last of our three-part series ‘Home @ Work’, we feature Simran Lal, creative director of luxury lifestyle label Nicobar, whose workplace is set on her family farmhouse amidst tall trees and plenty of open spaces.
A Spiritual Quest Led This Designer to Sustainable Fashion and Upcycled Clothing
Sonya Vajifdar began creating conscious couture out of natural materials and upcycled waste after encountering Buddhism.
6 Ethical Fashion and Beauty Labels That Love Your Body and Respect the Planet
These six brands are moving against the tide of fast fashion by ensuring ethical production and environmental responsibility.
Dear Soul Sista, Why Can’t a Girl in India Wear What She Wants?
Have something on your mind? Ask our in-house clinical psychologist Smriti Joshi what to do about it.
JADE by Monica and Karishma: mastering the nuances of e-couture
Powered by discreet luxury, JADE ensembles portray a distinct love for Indian heritage and craftsmanship. And they’re now available online too. We talk to designers Monica and Karishma about their experience with e-retail.
What Happens When You Shop for an XXL-size Swimsuit in India
What does a large-sized woman have to do to get a swimsuit in Delhi in August?
