Twelve years after India’s fashion industry became “organised”, it’s rather disappointing to see events see people running after brands and individuals for funds. Nothing seems to be organised when it comes to most events done by established fashion bodies. Read more

For the last few days I have been hearing that once again FDCI members, especially the ones who are on its board, are being discouraged to take part in any other events, whether or not those events are in competition to FDCI. Read more

Over the last 20 years that I spent as a fashion journalist I have realised one thing. Behind the glamour and glitz that we see, there is plenty of effort that is put in by those who are behind it. Read more

In the last few years, or for the last several fashion seasons, what was particularly interesting to note, was the entry of new comers into the world of fashion. Read more

As the end of another year approaches, India and its fashion industry remains where it was before with no known representative in the global circuit, barring just one Manish Arora. Read more

If fashion industry needs to move forward, fashion designers should support it first. Read more

What makes a fashion week is what is shown on the fashion runway…certainly not who is showing. Read more

The first couture week in Delhi is coming up in July. While I have strong reservations on the word ‘couture’ being used to described high fashion garments, for lack of choice I reluctantly use the same word as the organizers of the event chose to use the same. Read more

What’s the point if you are a fashion designer and don’t have global recognition? There really is no point if aspirations are not there to grow beyond party pages. When it comes to our fashion industry and most of its designers, more often than not, it’s always  portrayal of their personal profiles more important to them than their work. At least that’s what’s being seen. Read more

There was a time, not so long ago, there were only a handful of fashion designers in India. Those days, whoever were in the business did their job seriously. Read more