MAKING OF VIDYA BALAN’S CANNES 2013 LOOK

The 66th Cannes Film Festival is running and to our great honor, many stars from Bollywood are walking its Red Carpet. But most importantly, it is Vidya Balan who is one of the jury members of the film festival.

Balan was once an easy target for fashion police, but now the world waits for her appearances. Draped in beautiful cotton, silk sarees, Vidya has become the protagonist of Indian Woman’s silhouette. What she would wear at 66th Cannes Film Festival remained the talk of the town till the time she made her first appearance there. And definitely, her favorite designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee stays in limelight all this while. In this blog, we present you a flashback of days when Sabyasachi was deciding her looks for Cannes. Interview source:  Vogue India.

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MONOCHROME FASHION: HOW TO?

Do you roll your eyes over it, when you see Monochrome Black and White and think that it is boring? If so, think again. Remember Coco Chanel in her Monochrome Chanel suit. Monochrome is back with an energetic force with the release of spring 2013 collection. It is one of the simplest, most chic, definitely classic and truly a bold statement. Go through the trends below you can try in Monochrome, and infuse style in your wardrobe!

1. Stripes: There are many ways monochrome can be styled in, but, top on the trend list for the 2013 spring/summer collection is the monochrome stripes.

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FEARLESS ART IN QUIRKY PRINT COLLECTION

She is suave. She is sublime. She is powerful. She is a woman of 21st century. Artist Shilo Shiv Suleman of Banguluru, India started a campaign called ‘Fearless’ where she invited artists across India to present their ideas on women power. Shilo writes, “We also need to keep reaffirming fearlessness and channel all this energy somewhere. We need to keep going out at night, taking public transport, wearing what we want, dancing, singing, being beautiful.”

Inspired by her, we too thought of contributing towards this inner awareness. With time, many have forgotten that though she is feminine and shy always, she is also fearless. To spread the same message, in this blog we will display Quirky Saree prints from Indianweddingsaree.com creating illustrations which show women fearless.

 

Over the years she has been asked to be careful while traveling and moving in public transport. The fear of being held at knife and physical assaults is what she is taught. But this hasn’t stopped her. She is traveling, moving, flying at a faster pace than man. The same idea has been displayed in this IWS quirky saree.

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MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: 60s, 70s, 90s Fashion Flashback!

Remember the Bollywood movie – Raja Jani (1972)? Yes, the one which had beautiful Dream Girl Hema Malini opposite her husband Dharmendra. Wondering why are we talking about it in this blog which is dedicated to Mother’s Day? It’s because we want you to go through a 60s, 70s, 90s flashback where you can find few fashion inspiration which can be totally worn this year! And yes..we are sure you can find something to surprise your dear mom!

Hema’s character in this movie has various looks – Chiffon sari’s, to gypsy village girl looks, flares, beaded tops, etc. Let us explore them one by one, and how can these fashions are applicable in today’s trends.

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SABYASACHI SHARES MAKING OF BOLLYWOOD COSTUMES WITH VOGUE INDIA

Recently Vogue India invited designer Sabyasachi to write blogs. So, in case you have missed noticing his other side where he is pouring his heart out and is witty, substantial and hilarious…here it is! A big thanks to Vogue magazine for this precious blog. We liked it so much that we couldn’t help but share it with you.

Here are the abstracts  of his blog where he speaks about those famous Bollywood movies for which he designed. Take a look. We say, its must read. (Courtesy- Vogue India)

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STYLE GUIDE TO YOUR SUMMER VACATIONS!

“Gone are the days when your vacation suitcases are donned with loose pajamas or just a plain-printed salwar kameez. Mid of 2013 has come which calls for vacations. Just name the place you are planning to go and find what fashion from runway 2013 will be your look there. Give your vacation wardrobe a makeover and you’ll wind up with awesome photos. We bring you Style Guide- a guide to your summer Vacations and the Indian designers who, we assume, might be inspired by these locations while designing their collections.”

1. Beaches/Sea Shores- Beaches are the best rescue from hot summers.

Gaurang Shah: The White Mermaid outfit with lace and floral embroidery by Gaurang seems to be inspired by the same idea of sea shores. Get similar inspiration from this watery destination!

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DAY 5: LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2013

The last day, Day 5- 26 March, 2013

Archana Kochhar

Designer Archana Kochhar brought highways, footpaths, zebra crossings motifs on sarees and salwar kameez. Get similar quirky trends from our collection here!

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DAY 4: LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2013

25 March, 2013 Day 4

Farah & Firdos

The duo presented Bright bridal collection favored by Indian colors! Get similar style lehenga here!

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DAY 3: LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2013

24 March, 2013 Day 3

Bhairavi Jaikishen

Sunny colors with floral embroidery in saree. Get similar saree.

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DAY 2: LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2013

23 March, 2013- Day 2

Pia Pauro

Tiny colorful tribal embroidery against light colored background. Get similar style in salwar kameez.

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