Author: Archisha Mazumdar

“I woke up like this and still look amazing.” With her brunette beach waves, stacked rings, clear skin and sartorial fashion choices, Hailey Bieber has solidified her place as a fashion icon. From nailing laid back streetwear to making a statement in sophisticated red carpet appearances, Hailey has made a statement in the world of couture and entertainment. Hailey’s love for athleisure is no secret. You’ll often catch her rocking leggings, crop tops, and sneakers from all the big brands like Adidas, Nike, and Yeezy. It’s that perfect combo of comfy and cool, making her look effortlessly stylish even on…

While some say Rihanna’s first ever performance in India for the Ambani pre-wedding was a result of Ambani’s wealth; the other half believes it to be a strategic move for ‘Fenti Beauty’s’ launch in India. Nevertheless, one thing is as clear as daylight-the camaraderie between Hollywood and Bollywood remains unbeaten. Recently, even Ed Sheeren’s duet with Diljit Dosanjh broke the internet as the former was seen performing in India with the latter. Remember the time when India went crazy on hearing Nick Jonas sing “Maan Meri Jaan”? Bollywood and Hollywood have had a long withstanding relationship with regards to the…

After Alia Bhatt’s liaison with The House of Gucci where the actress was seen sporting tailored ‘office-siren’ looks, she is back to her Bollywood roots with a Manish Malhotra piece-this time in the trending colour of the season. The ‘Rocky aur Rani’ actress was recently seen in a custom olive green velvet Manish Malhotra saree with scalloped blouse in antique gold, looking as ethereal as ever. Elaborately bedecked with sequins and golden patti, the saree boasted of regal allure. With a deft touch, she gracefully draped her pallu, letting it fall from her shoulder. Taar embroidery, sequin embellishments, a deep…

The urge to dress up according to the most recent trends. The urge to dress up like our favourite fashion icons, but on a budget. The urge to look alluring in new outfits everyday. We are ever-evolving along with the world around us. The dynamic diaspora that the fashion world is, with the digitalisation of all the trends makes us want to follow them as well. But what really happens every time we get swayed away by such popular patterns of dressing up? Are we subconsciously harming the world around us by ‘revamping’ our wardrobe every few months? FAST FASHION…

The Academy Awards have never failed to witness some of the most iconic looks for almost a century now. A haven for celebrities to bring out their A-game in fashion, the Oscars is as much for fashion as it is for acting. While all the celebrities brought their best for the biggest night of films, we couldn’t help but notice that the main characters of the night were sequins! Will this become the new trend of ‘24? Does this mean that we are far away from being done with the 90’s disco flapper-girl era? Take a glamorous walk with us…

Making Workplace your Personal Runway Turns out that the newest Gen-Z obsession is in town, and this time, it is to romanticise office work! From Bella Hadid’s striped formal shirts to Jahnvi Kapoor’s sexy pants-suit; from TikTok to boardrooms; personal style, individuality, and comfort that we got used to during remote work is making waves again; the chic way. The workplace fashion scene is becoming more diverse, inclusive, and sophisticated. With a tinge of laid-back injected with flair and confidence, say hello to the “Office-Siren” look that is around; and we are here for it. Post-pandemic, workplace dress codes have…

Bygone Bollywood Bollywood has had an age-old stereotypical archetype of how women, especially wives and mothers have been perceived on screen, with the typical devout wife, who is willing to sacrifice their personal desires for the well-being of their spouses being portrayed as the “protagonist”. Women pursuing their ambitions were villainified or were not charted out as full grown characters with a proper redemption arc; and Rhea Saran played by Preity Zinta comes across as a breath of fresh air.  Picture this: Preity Zinta rocking the screen as Rhea Saran, breaking all the old-school rules for how female characters are…

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” Katherine Hepburn With a win of 4 Academy Awards, a record set by her, 12 Oscar Nominations for Best Actress under her belt, a record broken by Meryl Streep only and a record for longest time span between first and last Oscar nominations, at 48 years, Hepburn was one of the most accoladed and celebrated actors of the 20th century. An extremely private person with her unconventional fashion style for back then, Katherine Hepburn was well known for her simple adherence to glamour. She is iconic in ways more…

There is a beautiful word in Bengali called “Pichutan”. It denotes a connection or attachment to a place or someone that keeps you wanting to come back, despite your desire to move on and grow. I never realised it would be a feeling I would resonate with, not even subconsciously. The echoes of my voice as I had screamed out my desperation of wanting to move out of my home still exist in the quaint corners of my memory. Yet, there also exists the tune of nostalgia in that same memory of mine. There exists a tale spun with the…

A look into Dior women’s Autumn-Winter ‘24 Show “Women, with their intuitive instinct, understood that I dreamed not only of making them more beautiful but happier too.” -Christian Dior From the culmination of fashion designer Maria Grazia Chiuri’s creative, bold explorations to Mumbai-based artist Shakuntala Kulkarni’s exhilarated backdrop for Dior’s runway presentation, the diaspora of female liberation took centre stage for Paris Fashion Week’s Fall ‘24 collection. BTS: Mind behind Miss Dior’s Marvel The 1960s were a vibrant era, with winds of change pulsating through the hems of skirts and seams of societal expectations. This is when female liberation rose…