By Suraj Saraf
For long there has been a clamour to patent the traditional knowledge of tribals in diverse spheres — preservation of the green wealth and the art and craft, and making use of herbs — but beyond empty promises by government officials and private organisations concerned ....
Mumbai: Any fashion week is a trade event and the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) here next month won't be an exception. Here too buyers will probably not be in a hurry to grab exclusive designs, but instead hunt for creative minds.
"At fashion shows like Lakme Fashion Week, we are always looking ....
By Shilpa Raina
Known for her ethnic Indian wear, the iconic Ritu Kumar has been around in the fashion industry for 40 years. Yet she has not designed for any mainstream Bollywood movie, the reason being she has neither the time nor the patience.
"The way things are in Bollywood, I don't ....
If a sari by Sabyasachi Mukherjee or a lehenga by Manish Malhotra seems out of reach, try visiting the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk in Delhi's old quarter. The replicas there promise to jazz up every woman's bridal wardrobe even as they give nightmares to designers.
Anarkali Bazar, squeez ....
New Delhi: India's traditional six-yard wonder is igniting imaginations anew. The sari, say fashion designers, can be worn over a pair of jeans or jazzed up with a sexy slim belt for a trendy look.
Designers like Tarun Tahiliani and Nida Mahmood showcased the sari in new avatars at the recently ....
