Group items tagged

Can a book actually be judged by its cover? How much does the cover tell? We pick 3 fashion bests of 2012 for you. Leave us your views...

How is Indian traditional menswear received in a zippy contemporary scenario? Check out celebrated Indian designer, who has redefined the modern male with traditional values in attire and accessories... and leave us your views.

Is logic necessary to give momentum to a fad? Or is it a shot in the dark that luckily clicks? Read about these maverick digital fashioners and give us your feedback...

Breeze through the monsoons in style with these wardrobe essentials for the season…

The 'nude' look is a 'behind-the-scene' all time favourite that complements almost any fashion trend in the book! India Art n Design (dot)com revisits this perennial wannabe!

'Denim' is the modern replica of French serge de Nîmes, a 17th century twill-weave fabric made in Nîmes. Fustian Another European fabric. It is made from a cotton, linen and/or wool blend. Before blue jeans was considered blue jeans, it was known as 'jean' after Genoans, sailors from Italy, wore it. It was in 18th century when jeans was made entirely from cotton, through the slave labour, trade and and massive develpoment of cotton plantations and Frech tailors. It was valued for its durability. Indigo blue, extracted from plants in the Americas and India, became a familiar colour for workwear.\n\n1872: "It started in a letter". It started in 1872 when Jacob Davis gave send an letter Levi Strauss, Jacob Davis was then making riveted clothing for miners in the Reno area. Mr. Jacob Davis had no money to file for a patent and offered Levi Strauss a deal if he would pay for the patent. Levi Strauss, overwhelmed enough, began to make copper-riveted 'waist overalls', and so jeans virus spread widely in Reno and from there, to the whole world.\n\n1886: "Levi's Generation". In 1886, Levi's 'Two Horse Brand' leather patch, showing the garment pulled between two horses to prove its strength, was first used. By 1890 lot-numbers were being used for Levi products: 501 was assigned to copper-riveted overalls.

A lapel is a tiny but vital detail that differentiates a business suit jacket from a black-tie coat. Read on to find out how the oft-overlooked lapel matters…

Is the sneaker ruling fashionista footwear choices? The sneakers of today are not your mum's keds. No. Far from it. They have been transformed to loafers, comfortable slip-ons and blingy sequined numbers - renewing and rejuvenating upbeat fashion choices of the young urban woman.

Plus Size Swimwear Style 2162; Side shirred bodice breaks up torso and visually slims waist.; Powernet tummy control panel smooths and flattens.; Twist front sweetheart neckline enhances bust.; Adjustable neck halter tie provides bust support.; Bandeau/H

Indo-French fashion label Lecoanet Hemant's latest LED inspired collection titled 'Luminocity' marks a notable stopover in the Bonjour India 2013, to be held in Delhi next week. Click the link to read more…

By Ishita Shah Photography: Courtesy Hutheesing Design Company The Durbar Collection of garments by fashion aficionado and royal cultural attaché Umang Hutheesing holds universal appeal in formal and semi-formal evening wear... In a land enriched by its heritage and inherited knowledge, both royal families and rural communities are two segments of Indian society that till date patronize some exclusive practices.