Namrata Zakaria

The girl with the front-row invite. Fashion columnist and consultant. Mumbai, India.

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Flair & Square: He Said, She Said

July 01, 2015 00:00 IST

Like in the US Supreme Courts, same-same is the catchphrase in fashion too.

Wed, Jul 01, 2015

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Flair & Square: Innerwear is a symbol of sexual and political change

June 24, 2015 00:00 IST

Innerwear is a symbol of sexual and political change. Were you looking for something practical?

Mon, Jun 29, 2015

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Flair & Square: One Piece of Advice

June 17, 2015 00:00 IST

Bollywood may have just discovered the bikini, but the maillot is enjoying its moment in the sun.

Wed, Jun 17, 2015

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Flair & Square: What About The Tomboy?

June 10, 2015 00:00 IST

Both Tanu from the Bollywood film and Caitlyn Jenner attest to a feminine stereotype.

Wed, Jun 10, 2015

Raymond is changing with high-tech stores, exclusive fabrics and lots more

June 07, 2015 01:00 IST

High-tech stores, exclusive fabrics and an Italian designer at the helm — do look now, Raymond is changing.

Sun, Jun 07, 2015

Flair &amp: Square: Foot Over Mouth

June 03, 2015 00:00 IST

When the shoe is mightier than the pen.

Wed, Jun 03, 2015

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Nuptials for Nishka

May 30, 2015 00:00 IST

Fashion's little princess will have a princess-themed wedding

Sat, May 30, 2015

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Flair and Square: Smooth As Silk

May 27, 2015 00:00 IST

Watch Bombay Velvet for its ode to beauty and style.

Wed, May 27, 2015

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Flair & Square: Yes, We Cannes

May 20, 2015 09:38 IST

Cinderellas have no space in our new feminist world. Beauty is a spectrum of shades and sizes. And fashion belongs to a world far removed from real lives and true stories.

Wed, May 20, 2015

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For most people, mothers and grandmothers are their first fashion icons

May 13, 2015 00:00 IST

Fashion lessons that start from home.

Wed, May 13, 2015

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Indian high street gets a fillip with Gap, H&M and Uniqlo coming soon

May 06, 2015 00:00 IST

In the wings are Swedish behemoth H&M, and Uniqlo, Japan's answer to a large-format fashion store. Also in queue are Massimo Dutti, Abercrombie & Fitch and Topshop, smaller stores but with great fashion influence.

Wed, May 06, 2015