World saree day: Reinventing the traditional drape
2 weeks, 4 days ago

World saree day: Reinventing the traditional drape

Hindustan Times  

The saree is being reinvented by designers who are blending tradition with bold new ideas. These reinventions go beyond convenience, offering fresh takes on the traditional look and turning the saree into a statement of innovation, making it feel modern and relevant while honouring its heritage. Style meets function Fashion label Studio Medium gives the saree a modern twist with designs like the Handsfree Saree, making it both easy and stylish. Concept drapes Designer Tarun Tahiliani reinvented the saree by combining traditional Indian designs with modern styles. Magic with metal cords Designer Rimzim Dadu is redefining sarees with unconventional materials like metallic cords and wires, creating textured, modern designs.

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What's behind the rise of pre-draped sarees in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What's behind the rise of pre-draped sarees in India

India Today  

A dramatic revolution is unfolding in the realm of sarees. Enter pre-draped sarees, or pre-stitched sarees - an innovative sartorial offering that aims to eliminate the ‘hassles’ of draping and carrying the traditional garment. Pre-draped sarees cater to specific needs - ease, speed, and modern aesthetics - while the timeless charm of draping a saree continues to thrive in weddings, …

Tarun Tahiliani’s carnival of textile, embroidery and tailoring
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tarun Tahiliani’s carnival of textile, embroidery and tailoring

Live Mint  

Delhi-based designer Tarun Tahiliani presented the second edition of the annual “Tarun Tahiliani Parade”, highlighting the country's India’s rich artistic heritage, on 14 November. The Tahiliani show included garments from his couture collection as well as from the recently launched luxury pret brand OTT, along with accessories and jewellery. Here are some of the highlights from the parade: A section …

Love Indian Textiles? Here’s 5 Tips To Style It Into Modern Outfits
5 months, 1 week ago

Love Indian Textiles? Here’s 5 Tips To Style It Into Modern Outfits

News 18  

India’s cultural heritage boasts a rich and diverse tradition of textiles, woven with vibrant colours, intricate designs, and age-old techniques passed down through generations. Mastering the art of styling Indian wear is extremely rewarding, and if you too want to rock traditional Indian fabrics, read below some tips and tricks on how to style traditional textiles like a pro. Detailing …

Art and ethnicity of Kanjivaram silk saree: From tradition to contemporary trend in Indian fashion
8 months, 1 week ago

Art and ethnicity of Kanjivaram silk saree: From tradition to contemporary trend in Indian fashion

Hindustan Times  

In the rich heritage of our Indian culture, the Kanjivaram or Kanjeevaram saree holds a special place in the heart of every woman and the design makes them flaunt their culture in the form of fashion. Art and ethnicity of Kanjivaram silk saree: From tradition to contemporary trend in Indian fashion In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Jigar Viradiya, Founder …

A project to bridge the gap between heritage and contemporary fashion
1 year ago

A project to bridge the gap between heritage and contemporary fashion

Live Mint  

To mark 15 years of their label Jade, designers Monica Shah and Karishma Swali—known for their use of traditional designs in contemporary silhouettes—wanted to raise more awareness around the craft communities of the country. As part of the project, the designers have collaborated with six craft communities from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Punjab, to create a contemporary luxury festive …

World Saree Day 2023: From Organza To Kanjeevaram, 5 Must-Have Sarees In Your Wardrobe
1 year ago

World Saree Day 2023: From Organza To Kanjeevaram, 5 Must-Have Sarees In Your Wardrobe

News 18  

From traditional ceremonies to elaborate festivities, sarees occupy a unique and cherished spot in the wardrobe of every Indian woman. Let’s delve into the essential top 5 saree styles that every Indian woman should have in her collection. The minimalistic yet intricate embroidery on organza sarees enhances their appeal, making them perfect for the modern woman who appreciates subtlety and …

Spice of life | Draped in legacy, saree makes style statement
1 year ago

Spice of life | Draped in legacy, saree makes style statement

Hindustan Times  

As a member of an inspection team on entering the biotechnology lab, we found a group of youngsters huddled before an enormous gadget oblivious to the intrusion. During the early days while a prim and proper, sophisticated, feminine me walked in the college gate, a disarrayed, sloppy, ‘ghaghra’ clad nomadic me flopped back home. From bright bandhini/lehariya from Rajasthan, gorgeous …

Hands-free to pockets: How sarees are becoming functional
1 year, 1 month ago

Hands-free to pockets: How sarees are becoming functional

Hindustan Times  

The timeless elegance of the saree, a garment that has epitomised charm and grace for generations, continues to evolve with the creative ingenuity of contemporary designers. Functional and utility sarees are having a moment Renowned fashion designers such as Tarun Tahiliani, Gaurav Gupta and Amit Aggarwal have redefined saree drapes, infusing them with innovative designs. Functionality and convenience Pallavi Singh, …

This Deepavali, consider draping an exquisite saree that has a fascinating history
1 year, 1 month ago

This Deepavali, consider draping an exquisite saree that has a fascinating history

The Hindu  

At Aksh weaves and crafts’ small studio in Adyar, there is pin-drop silence except for the faint whirring of a fan. A deep dive into textile history “The ancient kalamkari that was practised by the Nayaka rulers was created nearly 400 years ago,” says Sriya. To reach out to audiences like me, Yatri Weaves’ Instagram page has a short video …

Strengthening Tradition: The Resurgence of Handloom Sarees in India
1 year, 4 months ago

Strengthening Tradition: The Resurgence of Handloom Sarees in India

News 18  

With almost 5,000 years of history, the Indian saree is regarded as one of the world’s oldest forms of clothing still in use. A Multitude of Traditions The resurgence of handloom sarees not only connects India with its rich history but also showcases the cultural diversity that makes the nation truly unique. A Symbol of Resilience With their expertise and …

National Handloom Day 2023: From chanderi silk to kalamkari embroidery, exploring the latest trends in Indian handloom
1 year, 5 months ago

National Handloom Day 2023: From chanderi silk to kalamkari embroidery, exploring the latest trends in Indian handloom

Hindustan Times  

National Handloom Day is observed in India on August 7th every year to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of handloom weaving in India. Latest Trends in Handloom Fashion Talking with HT Lifestyle Khushi Shah, Creative Director of Shanti Banaras, shared "Handlooms such as Banarasi silk and Chanderi have experienced a resurgence. As the loom of progress weaves through challenges, these …

Tarun Tahiliani Redefining Indian Craftsmanship One Timeless Silhouette at a Time
1 year, 6 months ago

Tarun Tahiliani Redefining Indian Craftsmanship One Timeless Silhouette at a Time

News 18  

Tarun Tahiliani’s fashion is timeless. From elegant sarees to crystal gowns, every Tarun Tahiliani silhouette resonates with a contemporary Indian woman’s style quotient. With stars including Kriti Sanon, Disha Patani, and Sobhita Dhulipala among others adorning Tarun’s ensembles and celebrating his urban aesthetics, here’s a look at the craftsmanship of this legendary designer. SOBHITA DHULIPALA A colourful riot just like …

Piecing together the sari’s modern story
1 year, 7 months ago

Piecing together the sari’s modern story

Live Mint  

When you work in fashion, attending galas and red carpet events are con- sidered the perks of the job. Often referred to by contemporary Indian fashion designers as a “concept sari”, fashion purists in India considered my choice “fashion blasphemy”. Whether they are textile-first brands like Raw Mango and Abraham and Thakore, who have played with motifs on handloom saris; …

World Saree Day: Celebrity Fashion Designers Who Made the Saree the Main Character
2 years ago

World Saree Day: Celebrity Fashion Designers Who Made the Saree the Main Character

News 18  

There’s something mystical about a saree. Recently, hotel heiress and global style icon Paris Hilton was put on the cover of a fashion magazine and looked stunning in a signature Manish Malhotra sequin pink saree with feather detailing. JJ Valaya Indian couturier JJ Valaya won the PETA India 2022 Vegan Fashion Award for the Best Vegan Fashion Moment for launching …

Fashion tips: Saree trends for the festive season
2 years, 3 months ago

Fashion tips: Saree trends for the festive season

Hindustan Times  

Traditional attire and celebration go hand in hand where sarees are traditionally the dress of choice for Indian ladies, especially during festive celebrations since they highlight their beauty and majesty. Organza Sarees - Organza Sarees are produced from silk and are created in a light-weighted think fabric with an appealing luster. Floral Embroidery Sarees - Floral Embroidery Sarees are the …

Five easy hacks to amp up your saree game like a celebrity
2 years, 4 months ago

Five easy hacks to amp up your saree game like a celebrity

Firstpost  

The six yards of grace and beauty is undoubtedly everyone’s favourite. These help a woman to stand out in a crowd Sarees are the go-to attire, from festivals like Diwali, to weddings and everything that comes in between. While earlier, saree designs were not that trendy but today, the garments are evolving to adapt to the contemporary needs of the …

Six yards of magic: Meet drape artist Dolly Jain, and her quest to make saree an everyday style statement
2 years, 7 months ago

Six yards of magic: Meet drape artist Dolly Jain, and her quest to make saree an everyday style statement

Firstpost  

‘Artists do their best when they are given a blank canvas, so for me, my models are my canvas and sarees are the paint and brush’, says Dolly Jain If you saw Natasha Poonawalla ’s Met Gala look, and thought that it must have been a task to get her into that tulle saree and the Schiaparelli Bustier, then you …

An ode to our heritage
3 years, 6 months ago

An ode to our heritage

Hindustan Times  

The big fat weddings have been trimmed down in a pandemic struck world. Yami Gautam gracing a sari at her wedding ceremony This has made brides rethink the need to opt for the usual heavy duty lehengas as their wedding attire. Dia Mirza in a Banarasi sari Recently, we saw Bollywood actors Dia Mirza and Yami Gautam opt for red …

Saree fashion: Eight traditional sarees every woman must-have in her wardrobe
5 years ago

Saree fashion: Eight traditional sarees every woman must-have in her wardrobe

Hindustan Times  

India is home to some of the unique and beautifully designed saree designs and fabrics. While the classic drape is always a favourite for women, sarees have been constantly given a touch of modern flavours, such as the traditional cotton and silk saree is now found in a variety of jute, nylon, rayon, georgette, chiffon, satin and also blended fabrics. …

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