Sneak Peek: “Untold Story” JD Annual Design Awards Night 2016 (19th & 20th May)

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore will organise its 28th Annual Design Awards Night, a two days of fashion runway show on 19th and 20th May, 2016 at the Lalit Ashok Hotel in Bangalore. The theme titled, ‘Untold Story’ is conceptualized with an initiative to narrate the undisclosed sagas of India’s artisans, craftsmen and weavers, thus acknowledging and  celebrating the rich heritage of our country’s textile and clothing history.

Wendell Rodricks celebrated the vast emporium of Indian textile in this stunning presentation: Lakme Fashion Week S/R’16

What a stunning presentation by veteran designer Wendell Rodricks at the Lakme Fashion Week S/R'16. The day 2 of the fashion week was declared as Sustainable and Indian Textile day, where Wendell celebrated the legacy of hand -woven textile through his collection titled "Indica Emporia".

“Outrospection”: The Body and Mind by Daniel Ramos Obregón

During some online research, I stumbled upon this fantastic work of art, titled “Outrospection”: The Body and Mind,  by Columbian fashion artist and designer Daniel Ramos Obregón, and I could not contain my excitement to share this with you all.

Ranveer Singh : The Male Style Icon of 2015

This man is a breath of fresh air; daring and wacky, he has got swag - the one with original style. Be it his “No Fucks to Give”  (he means it)Tee-Shirt paired with a pair of pyjamas during GQ Awards 2015 or Anju Modi Skirt at the promotion of BajiRao Mastani, Ranveer defied certain dress codes in a fun way and also questioned the established macho prejudices.

Top 35 News from the World of Fashion-2015

Stylefluid Trendz presents the top 35 news from the world of fashion in the year 2015.

The 50 Best International Red-Carpet Looks of 2015

As another year draws to a close, Stylefluid Trendz takes a stock of some of the most incredible and praise worthy moments from various international Red Carpet events of 2015. Herculean yet exciting, blogging the best dressed list of the year is an activity I look forward to every year. 

5 Indian Models to watch out for in the international fashion arena

The modelling industry is extremely unpredictable and notoriously difficult to get into. There are plenty of models who come and go every day. In this ever competitive industry only a very few can survive and are able to make a mark for themselves. It becomes all the more difficult for a non white model to compete in an international fashion circuit, especially when more than half of the models are white. Indian Models like Ujjwala Raut and Lakshmi Menon were the first ones to break all the ethnic stereotypes in a global fashion scene, setting a new benchmark.

Bruce Jenner is Caitlyn Jenner Now

Bruce Jenner, the Olympic gold medalist who was lauded as one of the greatest sportsman on earth has unveiled himself as a woman on the cover of the Vanity Fair. Shot by legendry photographer Annie Lebovitz, Bruce is renamed as Caitlyn on the cover of the magazine. This is the first time Caitlyn is photographed for a magazine post her complete gender transition surgery from male to female and tells her story to the world in a very intimate interaction with Pulitzer Prize winning author and editor Buzz Bissinger.

The Story of a stylish Bag:“Travel, Style Aur Bagwati”

Inspired by the colours, cultural diversity and beautiful madness of a country called India, stylist Surbhi Goswami took up an interesting and a very unique project revolving around the story of a bag named “Bagwati”. Yes, you read it right - the story of a bag.

New York Magazine in Conversation with Anna Wintour

In an exclusive interview with Amy Larocca, Fashion director of New York Magazine, Vogue’s Editor in Chief Anna Wintour talks about fashion, power, being a working mother, social media, anxiety and more. For the feature, Anna was shot by fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz.

Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung is raising money for Nepal Earthquake Relief Funds

Measuring 7.9 magnitudes in the Richter scale, the picturesque Himalayan nation of Nepal was hit by one of the worst earthquake in more than 80 years on Saturday morning. With the death toll continuing to rise, the earthquake has already claimed 2,500 lives so far. The devastation is heartbreaking, a number of buildings, including heritage structures –temples & towers have collapsed with people trapped underneath.

Save India’s precious Handloom heritage before it’s too late

Indian handloom have been known since time immemorial and is appreciated and celebrated worldwide for its richness, diversity and the story telling artistry of our traditional weavers. No matter how much we try, the priceless feeling of a traditional handloom textile can never be replaced by a machine. Handlooms are an integral identity of our country-India, the story of our diverse culture, a celebration of our traditions, craftsmanship and exquisite creativity of our artisans.

World’s first interchangeable heels all set to change the way women wear their shoes

Have you ever thought that one day with the push of a button; you will be able to interchange the height of your shoe heel between 3.5 inches tall and 1.5 inches tall. Well, your wish has become a reality now. Click  here (Huffingtonpost) to read how a self taught designer, Tanya Heath is revolutionising the idea of women’s footwear.

Inspired or otherwise? Poonam Bhagat creates exact prints of Picasso’s iconic series of ink dot constellation into her A/W 2015 Collection: Is this ethical?

Fashion designers (Read: The Creative Class) of all kinds rely on inspiration for their work in order to bring in something new and innovative. However, if an inspiration restricts creativity and one creates the exact replica of an inspiration without any newness, then there is a serious problem. As a creative professional, one should make a conscious effort to find his/her unique interpretation of an inspiration. I believe, it is very important for a creative person to be inspired, but inspiration should not be a literal interpretation and replication of the already existing work. One should use inspiration and build on it, create something totally new, and leave something behind that has the potential to inspire the rest.

Can ‘Make in India’ really work, when we have moral police brigade as the custodian of our arts, crafts and even fashion shows?

On Sunday evening, the Lakme Fashion Week’s grand finale show by Anamika Khanna was supposed to be held at Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai. However, a group of MNS workers (Read: goons), protested against the fashion show on moral grounds, tore down curtains and even threatened to vandalise the venue of the 143-year old museum, if the fashion show was not called off. Considering the security issues, at the very last moment the organisers decided to shift the finale show back to the Palladium hotel, the main venue for the fashion week.

Sneak Peek: “From Russia, with Love” by Neha Agarwal: To be showcased at Lakme Fashion Week ‘S/R’ 2015

Titled, “From Russia, with Love”, the Spring Resort 2015 collection by Neha Agarwal is inspired by the form-fitting fashion of early 1900s Russia, that tells you a tale of two cultures, where Russian inspired silhouettes and motifs are fused with Indian fabrics and techniques. Usage of intricate hand-embroidered appliqués on georgette, ahimsa, dupion, pure mal, tussar and pattu silk on Russian inspired artwork are some of the key elements of this vibrant collection.

"In Era of Image, Stylists Rule Paris", says Business of Fashion

“The true stars of the Paris Fashion Week were not the designers, but the Stylists,” says Business of Fashion. In an editorial driven business, contemporary fashion is less about fashion designers and their garment making skills, but more about image-making. What is your take? Read the BOF article here.

Chanel creates a Chic Parisian Café on the runway- “Brasserie Gabrielle”: Paris Fashion Week 2015

Fashion shows are not only about the clothes, it is also about the mood, the ambiance and the surrounding. A runway set, with a strong visual theme, props and lighting allow the designers to convey their inspiration or ideas behind the collection with ease. A great and at times dramatic runway set, relevant to the collection, not only enhances the visual experience of the audience but also transport them to another world.

The Beckham’s Adorably Stylish Family Affair at the New York Fashion Week 2015

Victoria Beckham’s Fall Winter 2015 show at the New York Fashion Week was a beautiful family affair. The former singer was cheered by her handsome husband David Beckham and their four children Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 11, Cruz, 9 and Harper, 3, all clad in black. The stylish family occupied the front row seat along with Vogue’s Anna Wintour and her daughter Bee Shaffer. But the star of the show was definitely little Harper, who stole the show with her minimalist style and front row composure. Love!

“TALENTS AWARD 2015” to Nicolas Martin Garcia of Accademia di Costume e di Moda: AltaRoma Haute Couture Fashion Week 2015

Ten final year graduates of Accademia di Costume e di Moda, Rome, presented their collections at the ongoing Alta Roma Haute Couture Fashion Week 2015. The prestigious AltaRoma Fashion Week is an excellent platform for emerging talents to showcase their work alongside the renowned designers. Nicolas Martin Garcia, was adjudged the winner of this year’s Talents Award 2015 for his collection titled “Lolito”. The playful collection is a mix of genres and ages. Androgyny has emerged as a big menswear trend, especially at times when gender gap has considerably narrowed down. Surpassing the concept of androgyny, Nicholas entered a world in which man consciously steals colours and cuts from the female wardrobe. The collection celebrates the essence of a man who is elegant even with garments that seemingly don’t belong to him. Coats with fur collars, vests and V-Necks, high-waist trousers, Baby doll dresses and pleated skirts, elements of typical 50s American childhood, lend their form for this wonderful collection.