FASHION FILES

Balestra’s Intricate Metamorphosis
Blending the past, present and future is no simple feat. A conversation with Sofia Bertolli Balestra, Head of Research, Design & Brand Identity at Balestra Roma, and the granddaughter of iconic couturier Renato Balestra, gives insight on the new identity, sustainable initiatives, and intergenerational vision for Balestra
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Alexander McQueen’s Summer Fashion is an Ode to Ruffles & Rings
Helmed by Creative Director Sarah Burton, the British luxury house’s summer collections features unisex stylings that reinvent traditional ready to wear by juxtaposing immaculate tailoring with exploded ruffles and streamlined four ring satchels
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A Full Fashion Cycle: From Karishma Swali’s House of Chanakya to MoonRay
Basking in the recent glow of awe and appreciation that House of Chanakya received for its handicraft in Dior’s Haute Couture 2022 scenography and collection, Karishma Swali talks about cultural sustainability, future of Indian fashion and her daughter Avantika’s influence in building MoonRay – a new mindful label – as we dissect its inspiration

A Final Bow: Louis Vuitton’s Dream Landscape for Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh’s final assortment for Louis Vuitton - the Men's Fall-Winter 2022 collection - was everything the designer represented, with the brand giving a fitting homage to the visionary
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Embroidery Techniques: The True Luxury of Indian Couture
Gone are the days of logo loyalty. Today’s fashion consumer is taking the time to understand India’s heritage and expertise in traditional embroideries, many of which are ancient and lesser heard of. We explore some such techniques and the designers working with these delicate threads, who are also taking them to international waters
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Fashion’s Darling: How Florals are Eternal
From art to architecture and from metaphors to motifs, florals have been around for long, yet have unmatched importance throughout every culture. The beauty of these ingenious creations have been open to a copious amount of variations and interpretations through time – especially in fashion
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Vencia: A Story of Masks
Handcrafted with love, integrity and luxury, we talk about an Indo-French brand that is making masks a couture item
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Paul Smith celebrates 50 years of the British Fashion Spirit - Classics with a Twist
The man who brought colors back in fashion, Sir Paul Smith has embraced the past 50 years with his characteristic wit, humor and a non-conformist sense of style which is still unique.