So, youve loved the looks hes created for Juhi Chawla, Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukherjee and Karishma Kapoor? Heres a designer who can change the complete image of a woman. Yes, we are talking about Manish Malhotra He has revolutionized the way a Bollywood character looks, by creating a new image. Heres the scoop on the favourite designer of Bollywood heroines His signature store is called Reverie His first fashion show in 1999 was a tremendous success Wedding trousseaus of the discerning, are his forte Naomi Campbell is known to have ... Read More...

Gaurav Gupta is the master of the art of draping and contouring! Check out what his portfolio was all about at the recent Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week… • His presentations included ensembles for day wear and evening wear. • His colours were muted and understated: foggy whites, smoky gray, rain washed pale greens and subdued yellows. • His fabrics of choice remain, crepe, georgette, chiffon and satin: soft, flowing and almost moulded on the human body. • His signature was asymmetrical hemlines an... Read More...

With the wedding season fast approaching, aren’t you curious to know what’s hot this season? The brides are drawing inspiration from the fashion runway and the designers have become fashion gurus! Most brides are happy to get a Rina Dhaka, a Sabyasachi or a Pallavi to determine what suits them best. The brides will rock with… Fitted silhouettes in fuschia, pearl and amethyst. Delicate pearl embroidery, whites & ivory are cool as they are hot The focus is on dynamic colour combinations Most designers h... Read More...

Say goodbye to flared, voluminous skirts! Reduce the volume, for this season the straight, sleek cuts dominate the fashion scene! Stash away your baby doll tops, flared skirts and balloon tops. Wear silhouettes that take the shape of your body The stress is on ?slim? Slim fit is not only ?body hugging? The accent is on curves and the enviable slender waist! Fitted skinny jeans with a fitting T shirt looks great Straight skirts / pants with a fitted shirt makes for perfect office wear The pencil skirt is back! ... Read More...

Want to look smart without trying to squeeze into a pair of super skinny jeans? Get ready to exhale as the sharp style of the season gives you more legroom and makes you look equally appealing. We are talking about the wide leg pants that have been inspired from menswear. Banish the thought that they can make you look masculine, because this cut is very generous and has a slimming effect. If they fit properly over the hips and flow down the length, they can flatter most shapes. There are few rules when wearing your pair of wide leg pant... Read More...

Well wearing block colours is fun, but for a more laid-back, casual style, striped clothing look really good - especially if they are nautical in nature. The blue and white or red and white stripes taking from a sailor's uniform is a classic style that works for women of all ages. When buying your stripes look for wide horizontal stripes. fitted tops, and shirt dresses look great when paired with light coloured blue or white denim. You can even try white wide legged pants in white with a fitted top for an elegant, yet fresh and s... Read More...

What do the fashion pundits predict for 2008? Metallics are going to be really in! Sleek, shiny metal accessories are going to rule the roost. Go for copper, gold, brass, bronze and silver Remember metal can look cheap or tatty if not worn right! Copper and dull gold are the safest. If silver is too stark ad shiny, avoid! You can?t go wrong with the antique look. Pick gold / bronze / silver with antique polish. Avoid colours like red, orange or turquoise in metallics. They can look garish. Go with deep blue or d... Read More...

Remember Madonna in the ?80 dancing to ?Like a Virgin? in blue tights and a black mini dress? Stop cringing and stock up on this season?s staple, the legging. It is back with a bang with International and Indian designers pairing it with everything from short mini dresses to long tunics to skirts. It is no more a mere teenage trend, this time round the legging has taken on a more mature tone when worn with long tunics or kurtas, sweater dress cinched at the waist or hips with a wide belt and paired with platforms or boots. For those who... Read More...

The fashion world is abuzz with how great skinny jeans look on women, but only if you are one with skinny legs. But for all those ladies out there with regular dimensions, a smarter choice is in. Go for jeans cut in trouser style, for they look stunning yet have a professional polish to them. Look for jeans that are slightly tailored with a fuller leg and side slit pockets. Great thing about this cut is that it can be worn at work and outside. The trouser style jeans also flatter the Indian body type the most. It suits most body types, ... Read More...

10 Wardrobe Must-Haves These are interesting times for fashionistas – fashion right now is all about personalisation. No longer do you have to be a fashion slave. With so many cuts, colours, and silhouettes out there. You can work it to your best. So here are few pieces that you can own and mix and match to look trendy through the season. But let your sense of style prevail: Knee or thigh length dresses paired with tights or fitted jeans Solid colour satin blousons preferably in purple or yellow D... Read More...

We bring you the new and ?hot? Spring collection from Tracy Reese, a renowned New York designer! Here?s a sneak peek for all you fashion lovers?. Read More...

Have you ever considered hotting up your ensembles with metal? Heavy metal can make a world of a difference to the way you dress! Today what’s in is the use of metal straps and chains on dresses. Brass mesh is usually used to craft straps for dresses. It can be plated into any colour, like copper, nickel or black, to match the outfit. Outfits with metal straps should only be dry cleaned. Brass never rusts, so that’s one thing you don’t need to worry about. Add metal links to halters to make eyes pop! ... Read More...