India is a land of weavers. Did you know that after agriculture, weaving is the largest occupation of Indians? No wonder then, every state in India has its own special weave which often even differs from town to town, village to village. Be it Kalamkari, Maheshwari silks, ikats or kanjiwarams… every weave is unique and …
Tag: Sustainable fashion
#WhatIWore to Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2018
Hey Everyone! As you guys know, the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2018, concluded about a month ago at St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai. And as always, I was amazed at the kind of fashion, styling and creativity that was showcased… not just on the ramp, but off the ramp as well!! And while I …
Wiser Weaves: An Interview with Ace Designer Gaurang Shah
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of chatting up with one of my most favorite Indian fashion designers, Gaurang Shah. Gaurang’s creations aren’t just absolutely grand and breathtaking, they’re also ethically made and sustainable in every way possible. His label constantly strives to being back ethnic Indian weaves and fabrics, and …
Wiser Weaves: An Interview with Karishma Shahani Khan of “Ka Sha”
Hey guys! I actually had the pleasure of interviewing Karishma Shahani Khan from the sustainable designer label Ka Sha, and personally, I love her brand and her collections! Ka sha is synonymous with up-cycling, bright colours and contemporary, quirky silhouettes created in ethnic fabrics! Initially I wanted to do a video, but the …
Budget Friendly Route to a Sustainable and Ethical Wardrobe
If you read my previous post on PinkPepperCorn, it was all about why you need to start rethinking about your fashion choices! About why at a very personal level, you must start investing in clothes that are ethically made and fabrics that are sustainable and skin-friendly. However, I understand that it is practically impossible …
Sustainable Fashion: But, How does it affect me?!
Did you know that the Fast Fashion Industry, is the second largest polluter in the world, next only to the oil industry?! Or are you one of those who thinks that “sustainable fashion is just a foo-faa mumbo jumbo word, and that all these talks of sustainability and ecological contamination – how does …
Sustainable & Abstract – The Colour Blocking Trend in 2018
“We find ourselves in the presence of an abstract art. Art should be above reality, otherwise it would have no value for man.” – Piet Mondrain, 1914 Inspired by abstract art, one of this year’s roaring trends, seen at fashion weeks all over the world is, colour blocking! Bright colours and summer… A …
The Wildling!
She wears her jewellery like her armor… Her face holds a warning… With her hair running wild… She wraps her Shuka around her body, like a shroud.. And takes the leap… …The Wildling…! Some say, ‘you learn about the culture of a place through their food’… I say the same about …
“BHU” – The Earth (Featuring ‘Ek Katha’ Organic Fashion)
Hello beautiful people! I’m back with a new series under #MythicFashion and this time I’m exploring the ‘Panchmahabhutas’ or the ‘5 classic Elements of life’. This is the first chapter of this series and it starts with ‘Bhu’. BHU stands for ‘Bhoomi’… or ‘Prithvi’ which means ‘Earth’. Incidentally, all ancient mythologies, refer to …
UpCycled City – From Dreams to Dystopia and Back! (Featuring Doodlage)
Since times immemorial, whenever society has been through its worst… We’ve seen art bring it back to life! It’s simple, the power of imagination, colors and creativity have a way of easing pain and infusing new life into things and times that are in a state of decay…! We’ve heard about some of …