It’s not just the song and dance sequences in Bollywood, the nickname given to the Indian film industry, that is attracting attention but also the fashion. One of the most famous costume designers, and now a fashion designer, Manish Malhotra has said that on screen Indian fashion has finally bounced back and consciousness and stylish… Continue reading Bollywood Fashion Making A Mark
Category: Cultural Styles
The Kurti – India’s Contribution to Fashion
The cycle of fashion keeps repeating itself every now and then but few style statements keep repeating themselves, the Kurti {tunic} is definitely one of those classics that have stood the test of time and repeats itself. The Kurti is India’s contribution to the world of fashion. From one corner of the world to another… Continue reading The Kurti – India’s Contribution to Fashion
OOVOO Handbags
Something really exclusive can come out of something that totally happens by chance. Oovoo Handbags is one such example of a chance meeting between two women gone as far as being featured on Time Magazine. The owner/all-in-one bag boss is Pauline Lewis. She left the corporate world three years ago and traveled back to Asia.… Continue reading OOVOO Handbags
Siwy Denim
Siwy is a label that was launched in the Spring of 2005 in downtown NYC. The concept behind the line is merging the traditional ideas of classic American denim with the styling of familiar shapes. The combination of a tailored fit, expert construction and superb wash detail, Individual taste and style are satisfied through the… Continue reading Siwy Denim
iPod Jeans from Levi’s
Levi’s is joining the digital revolution with their latest take on jeans. They are called the RedWire DLXs. Levi’s has designed RedWire jeans for men and women seamlessly incorporating fashion, function and technology by combining stylish denim and the iconic iPod. By fall these hi-tech denims are going to be at a mall and levi’s… Continue reading iPod Jeans from Levi’s
Rag Bags
A long time favourtie accessory ‘the bag’ is constantly being reinvented. But this time the reinvent has caught the imagination of whoever comes across it. RagBag is a Netherlands company that is making waves with environmentalists and fashion conscious youth at the same time. How is this possible? Well, the bags known as Ragbags are… Continue reading Rag Bags
Envi
Envi was born from the melding of two philosophies on life. Haven and Callie, met during the summer of 2002 and immediately began attempts to impress their philosophy upon the other. Callie, a fashion maven of the first degree, was in the beginning stages of making her lifelong dream of opening a clothing boutique become… Continue reading Envi
House of Dereon
The House of Dereon owned by Tina and Beyonce Knowles is three generations of work come true. It all started with Beyonce’s grandmother Agnez who was a New Orleans seamstress who could create beauty from everyday items. Tina Knowles, who is Beyonce’s mother, was influenced by her daughter when she began performing in the 1980’s… Continue reading House of Dereon
Al Quds Jeans – Islam inspired denim
A new brand of jeans has come out of Italy and they are known as Al Quds Jeans. The label is targeting the huge Muslim population that is residing in Europe. Their market research was done so as to make the jeans as comfortable as possible for men and women to wear in the daily… Continue reading Al Quds Jeans – Islam inspired denim