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The India Story: Creative entrepreneurs take Indian designs to the world

For all its heritage and craftsmanship, the country has produced only a handful of global brands. But a new generation of creative entrepreneurs is changing that

The India Story: Creative entrepreneurs take Indian designs to the world
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 12:44 AM IST

Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director

One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel appointed Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, the fashion house has announced. The 40-year-old will oversee all collections for the world's second biggest luxury brand starting in 2025, replacing Virginie Viard, who parted ways with the house earlier this year. Blazy arrives with a reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, honed through stints at Raf Simons, Maison Margiela and Cline under Phoebe Philo. Most recently, he was creative director at Bottega Veneta. Chanel President Bruno Pavlovsky praised his audacious and powerful approach, adding that Blazy would play with the codes and heritage of the House to take it in exciting new directions. I am thrilled and honored," said Blazy. Critics have noted that Blazy's relatively young age suggests Chanel may be positioning him for a long tenure, akin to the 36 years Karl Lagerfeld spent at the helm. His appointment

Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 7:30 AM IST

Designer Tarun Tahiliani takes a decisive dive into pret with OTT

"I'm not here to make clothes that are not wearable," says Tahiliani. "Even my couture is wearable". OTT, he adds, is for a larger audience, with the clothes produced at scale

Designer Tarun Tahiliani takes a decisive dive into pret with OTT
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Veteran fashion designer Rohit Bal dies at 63 after prolonged illness

The news of his demise was shared on the official Instagram handle of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)

Veteran fashion designer Rohit Bal dies at 63 after prolonged illness
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:18 PM IST

Vedang Raina, Khushi Kapoor keen to work together again after 'The Archies'

After "The Archies," Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina hope to work together again on a project. On July 29, the actors became the showstoppers for designer Gaurav Gupta at the India Couture Week

Vedang Raina, Khushi Kapoor keen to work together again after 'The Archies'
Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 4:19 PM IST

Fashion's biggest costume event, Met Gala 2023: All You Need to Know

The controversial topic for Met Gala 2023, which is typically held on the first Monday of May, will be Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away in 2019

Fashion's biggest costume event, Met Gala 2023: All You Need to Know
Updated On : 01 May 2023 | 10:44 AM IST

Adidas loses stripes row trademark battle with luxury designer Thom Browne

Adidas has lost a court case to try to stop a fashion designer from using a four-stripe design, the media reported

Adidas loses stripes row trademark battle with luxury designer Thom Browne
Updated On : 14 Jan 2023 | 9:54 AM IST

Indian designers get lawyers on board, declare war against plagiarism

The battle is tough though, with laws limiting and the market for fakes vast

Indian designers get lawyers on board, declare war against plagiarism
Updated On : 16 Sep 2022 | 10:19 PM IST

Designer who survived the atomic bomb

In recent years I was most intrigued and impressed by Homme Plisse Issey Miyake, the lifestyle line for modern men with the intent to liberate the way they dressed

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2022 | 11:01 PM IST

Fashion designer Issey Miyake, who produced Jobs' turtlenecks, dies at 84

He defined an era in Japan's modern history, reaching stardom in 1970s among a generation of designers and artists who reached global fame by defining a Japanese vision that was unique from the West

Fashion designer Issey Miyake, who produced Jobs' turtlenecks, dies at 84
Updated On : 09 Aug 2022 | 6:25 PM IST

At India Couture Week, menswear moves beyond sherwanis and bandhgalas

Brocades, sweat-proof linings, paisleys and military greens are sweeping the menswear industry

At India Couture Week, menswear moves beyond sherwanis and bandhgalas
Updated On : 31 Jul 2022 | 10:17 PM IST

Brands are betting big on fashion and collaborating with designers

Featuring 40 designer showcases, the season had 20 sponsors

Brands are betting big on fashion and collaborating with designers
Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 4:03 PM IST

Reliance Brands acquires majority stake in designers Abu-Sandeep

The brand will be able to fulfil its ambition of global expansion, said the designers

Reliance Brands acquires majority stake in designers Abu-Sandeep
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 12:55 AM IST

Indian fashion designers find ways to make luxury accessible

Expanding his brand's footprint and offering a window into the world of couture, designer Manish Malhotra displayed his new "ease-to-couture" line, DIFFUSE at the recent FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Indian fashion designers find ways to make luxury accessible
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Back in real after virtual, FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week aims for runway hit

As the tactile display and physical purchase of couture took a backseat, a slew of corporate acquisitions kept businesses afloat.

Back in real after virtual, FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week aims for runway hit
Updated On : 23 Mar 2022 | 6:26 PM IST

Prada sees second-hand fashion as opportunity, weighs partnerships

The heir to Prada's empire doesn't seem fazed by the future challenges of the ever-changing luxury sector

Prada sees second-hand fashion as opportunity, weighs partnerships
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 12:41 AM IST

Sportspersons to designers, celebs put themselves out in the NFT universe

Amitabh Bachchan recently sold his collection for $966,000 (approximately Rs 7.18 cr)

Sportspersons to designers, celebs put themselves out in the NFT universe
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 11:07 AM IST

Tea with BS: Anita Dongre puts sustainability at the core of her creations

Not one to be daunted, Dongre says she still went ahead and launched multiple colยญlections that were in planning pre-Covid

Tea with BS: Anita Dongre puts sustainability at the core of her creations
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 9:53 PM IST

Lady in pink: Designer Rhodes gives a peek into her extraordinary life

She expects things to change quite radically; a "scaling down" of the industry is inevitable and, to her mind, very desirable

Lady in pink: Designer Rhodes gives a peek into her extraordinary life
Updated On : 29 Jan 2021 | 11:10 PM IST

Renowned fashion designer Satya Paul, who made the sari modern, dies at 79

Paul started his journey in retail in the late 1960s and later ventured into export of Indian handloom products to high-end retail stores in Europe and America

Renowned fashion designer Satya Paul, who made the sari modern, dies at 79
Updated On : 08 Jan 2021 | 3:25 AM IST