The garment, which has its roots in ‘majo’ costumes ‘worn by working class people’ in Spain, has inspired big name designers like Christian Dior /fashion/trends/flamenco-dress-fashion-trends-spain-culture-111713702857095.html 111713702857095 story Luis Fernandez’s workshop in Seville’s Old City is buzzing with customers who have come to try on his dazzling array of flamenco dresses, …

The maillot is perhaps the most flattering swimwear piece that offers ample style and comfort /fashion/trends/maillots-beachwear-swimwear-fashion-trends-summer-vacation-111713437712506.html 111713437712506 story When it comes to women’s swimwear, the humble maillot attracts perhaps the most attention. For, they are sexy, flattering as well as practical, far away from boring plain swimsuits and skimpy bikinis. …

The annual Watches & Wonders tradeshow in Geneva this year was all about complicated watches. These are the epitome of the art of mechanical watchmaking, where a timepiece doesn’t just tell the time, but also includes other functions. These could be something as useful as a chronograph, or a perpetual …

From bishop and puffed to ruffled and embroidered, sleeve mania is here. Flaunt them and make a statement /fashion/trends/fashion-history-sleeves-trends-111714045617819.html 111714045617819 story When Rimple and Harpreet Narula, the costume designers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming period-drama series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, began the moodboard for the actors essaying the role of …

A review of recently launched blushes, across price points, that claim to offer a subtle rosy glow /fashion/beauty/make-up-trends-blush-review-kylie-jenner-nars-111714045939714.html 111714045939714 story Pick any category in make-up and you are bound to be overwhelmed by the many options for different skin types. As one-and-done products are in demand, blushes have become a …

Mac Duggal on entering the Indian market, the evolving Indian consumer and key retail learnings /fashion/trends/social-media-mac-duggal-ready-to-wear-occasion-wear-fashion-trends-111714371603866.html 111714371603866 story Mac Duggal, the Indian-American fashion designer known for opulent hand-beaded designs, has finally entered the India market after building his eponymous brand over a span of four decades.   The brand, which …

In an interview, the designer talks about her career, how the fashion industry has evolved and how important marketing is to build a brand today /fashion/trends/costume-design-fashion-trends-designer-films-111714455782893.html 111714455782893 story During her 40 years in the industry, fashion and costume designer Neeta Lulla has worked on about 400 films, including Darr, Chandni, …