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In a New York exhibition, yet another reminder of the sari’s global power

October 21, 2025 12:17 pm

From the looms of Kanchipuram to the streets of New York, the sari continues to weave together heritage, identity, and modern self-expression

'Mr Mukherjee, you cannot die': Sabyasachi on when he realised his company doesn't belong to him

March 12, 2025 5:53 pm

Rather than clinging to sole ownership, he wanted to transition Sabyasachi into an entity that could thrive independently

Discover the top 10 fashion moments in India in 2024 (Source: Deepika Padukone/Instagram; Express photo by Chitral Khambati)

10 moments that defined the Indian fashion scene last year

January 01, 2025 5:57 pm

Whether it was high-tech couture, vintage-inspired trends, or extravagant weddings, 2024 proved that Indian fashion is more vibrant, diverse, and dynamic than ever.

From Gujarati 'vaniyo' to European banyan, how the Indian 'baniyan' became what it is today

October 31, 2024 3:40 pm

From being a word meant for merchants and morphing into an undergarment in the West and India, the word has travelled far and wide.

From Egypt to Mohenjodaro and now modern India, ajrakh has a history worth remembering

September 13, 2024 3:26 pm

Ajrakh printing is more than just a craft. It is a celebration of culture, creativity, and community, reminding us of the timeless beauty found in the embrace of our heritage.

Wearing my heart on my sleeve

July 14, 2024 7:07 am

The more I wear Indian cuts and silhouettes the more I appreciate their deep relationship with my country, climate and traditions

How India's traditional fashion is taking the world by storm, thanks to social media

June 21, 2024 1:34 pm

From exclusive red carpet events to everyday fashion, Indian traditional clothing is making a mark globally.

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Threads of time: Decoding the history and legacy of Zardozi, believed to have flourished during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar

June 13, 2024 4:54 pm

For those of you fascinated by layered legacy of Indian textiles, we bring a new series to quench this thirst. From the history of a textile to its legacy and what can be done to revitalise it, along with identifying a 'fake', we have the answer to all your questions. The first dispatch in this series begins with zardozi.

Rahul Mishra, Sabyasachi, Gaurav Gupta shine at Met Gala 2024 but why have Indian designers been missing till now?

May 07, 2024 12:36 pm

From Shubhika Sharma, the brain behind the wildly successful Papa Don't Preach, to the Chairman of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), hear what the Indian fashion community feels about their lack of representation at the Met up till now

FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week 2023 - New Delhi

Gauri and Nainika's uber-feminine 'European' designs are distinctly different from Indian couture. Have they stood the test of time?

October 26, 2023 11:31 am

We catch up with designer duo and sisters Gauri and Nainika Karan, famous for their romantic silhouettes, in the backdrop of their latest collection at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI.