“Pink is for girls” If I had a penny for every time I heard this, I would have been a millionaire by now. The entire spectrum of the color pink has been deemed unfit for the masculine and the feminine identity is largely associated with the shade. We have never really looked at the history …
For the office-goer or for the chic fashionista in you, these pairs are a must-have for everyone, thanks to their unisex appeal. Loafers are slip-on shoes, characterized by a low profile and a flat or slightly low heel. When we talk about loafers, we tend to look at the most common style. They often have …
The winter season is upon us and it’s high time to bring out your winter footwear from safekeeping. When we talk about winter footwear, all we can say is “boots”. We often categorize our beloved boots based on color. We say, “that long brown boot” or “the small black one” to refer to a specific …
I wore a Batik printed kurta some days back and was complimented by some people who said “it’s an interesting print”. “Interesting” and no one could name the print. That’s when I realized, we don’t talk about these age-old prints enough. Many of us are already deprived of print knowledge and it’s not long before …
Heels! A 5 letter love story in itself and a booster shot of accomplishment for many. From 1 inch to 3, let me tell you size matters in this case. Before we go forward, let me disclose the topic for the article i.e., types of heels. With the right type of heels, you can add …
While talking about the Indian fashion industry, the rich heritage of Indian sarees deserves a due mention. One saree that weaves the tale of opulence and richness is the benarasi saree. These sarees often feature luminous texture and brocade details that make this saree a piece taken out of regality. Deeply rooted in tradition, the …
We just celebrated Republic Day and I felt we should give an ode to our rich heritage. We should talk about something that is quintessentially Indian for a change. Keeping that in mind, let’s take the topic towards the 6 yards of magic. The fabric is an Indian phenomenon and an integral part of every …
When we talk about fashion, it’s not just the clothes we refer to. The garments along with the accessories are what complete an entire ensemble. Today, for another installation of the fashion vocab series, we will talk about an accessory that goes hand in hand with trousers. Formal to informal, jeans to culottes, almost all …
Been quite a while and I am back with the segment of fashion vocab. Today’s topic? A minuscule but so very important part of apparel. We use this element in almost everything and it’s a life-saver. From jeans to a shirt to a super fancy top, it remains constant. However, we hardly try to identify …
A feature that adds utility to any piece of garment, a feature that marks the sartorial landmark in the history of clothing, a feature that redefines functionality. It’s quite safe to assert that this impeccable element of clothing is an imperative one and the time has come to get a vocab check for this. Let’s …
