There are shoes. And then there are Shoes. Iconic footwear representing something bigger than fashion. A cultural stamp of India so strong that everyone… more
Gita Singh I will never forget my first pair of kohlapuris. I was 12 on my first…
Suburban Turban - the Movie Who says you cannot be fashionable AND make a cultural statement?…
Hermes has launched a limited edition sari collection, just in time for Diwali. The first luxury brand to create a garment that is intrinsically Indian,… more
You’ve got a thing. A wedding, a big birthday party, a Hollywood premiere. Or in just 3 weeks you’ve got Diwali (October 26th this year… more
You’ve got a closet full of pieces you’ve picked up along the way, but don’t quite know what to do with. A few kurtas, some… more
Fitted cocktail dresses, clothes you could wear to the Grammys, saris that would make Rihanna swoon - it’s today’s Indian fashion. Though India is best… more
Why we’re fans: A darling of India’s fashion editors, Tarun Tahiliani anointed him a future fashion icon in Vogue India earlier this year. We know… more
This was a fun day. We got some friends together and threw a photo shoot (party) with L.A. based photographer Ash Gupta doing the honors… more
You’re in a bind. It’s Friday night, you’re headed out for the evening’s festivities but you don’t quite know where the night will take you.… more
A young boy of 12 visits a Paris night club, becomes mesmerized by the showgirls, their mile high shoes and the effect of said shoes… more
We saw this piece at Planet Blue, a high end boutique in Santa Monica, and we fell in love with it. Nestled among the designer… more
Whilst scouring the online planet for the best of Indo-cool, we occasionally stumble on a site so perfectly aligned with everything we love and seek… more
It takes gumption to launch a luxury fashion line in the midst of a global recession. Clearly, Bibhu Mohapatra – who at the age of… more
There’s a slight chill in the air. Not enough to warrant a sleeved solution, but certainly enough to call for the right kind of fabric… more
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