Dia Mirza on backing sustainable kidswear label, Greendigo

[ad_1] Actor Dia Mirza on encouraging sustainable consumerism and why hand-me-downs should be the norm Actor Dia Mirza on encouraging sustainable consumerism and why hand-me-downs should be the norm “My ideas about sustainability formed well before I became a mother. But I think I’m a lot more conscious now than ever before,” says actor Dia […]

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Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza on representing eco-kidswear labels

[ad_1] The new faces of eco-kidswear, actors Dia Mirza and Lara Dutta on encouraging sustainable consumerism and why hand-me-downs should be the norm The new faces of eco-kidswear, actors Dia Mirza and Lara Dutta on encouraging sustainable consumerism and why hand-me-downs should be the norm Dia Mirza “My ideas about sustainability formed well before I […]

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How to donate your old clothes to upcycling organisations this festive season

[ad_1] Have too many clothes you don’t wear? Give them a second lease of life this festive season by sending them to upcycling organisations Have too many clothes you don’t wear? Give them a second lease of life this festive season by sending them to upcycling organisations Did you know that every year, over 1 million tonnes […]

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‘Inspired by India’ | The book explores India’s imprint on global fashion

[ad_1] From Louis XIV’s vision for Versailles to Balenciaga’s homage to the sari, Inspired by India explores how our textiles and craft impacted global design. But what’s the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation? From Louis XIV’s vision for Versailles to Balenciaga’s homage to the sari, Inspired by India explores how our textiles and craft […]

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Onam weaves for 2022 comes alive with blooms and Kerala-themed motifs

[ad_1] Designers dress up the traditional cream-and-gold Kerala cotton with hand-painted motifs, embroidery, cut work and more Designers dress up the traditional cream-and-gold Kerala cotton with hand-painted motifs, embroidery, cut work and more Shades of cream, ivory, off-white, gold and silver capture the season of festivities in the warp and weft of handwoven textiles bought […]

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The Armoire’s Chennai pop-up for festive shopping

[ad_1] The upcoming edition of The Armoire brings to the city 3D embroidered dresses, reversible jewellery, resin bags, and more The upcoming edition of The Armoire brings to the city 3D embroidered dresses, reversible jewellery, resin bags, and more As the city’s shopping circuit gears up for the upcoming festive season, the bi-annual pop-up, The […]

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Rimzim Dadu on completing 15 years in fashion

[ad_1] The impossible-to-plagiarise designer on her ‘mad maxification’ of textile blends, and celebrating 15 years in the business The impossible-to-plagiarise designer on her ‘mad maxification’ of textile blends, and celebrating 15 years in the business “How could making a sari with steel have ever been a business decision?” This is the loudest I have heard […]

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On Malai Eco’s coconut leather crafted into bags by Waraq

[ad_1] The latest brand to hop on to the coconut leather bandwagon is Waraq, with madder-embroidered bags and keychains  The latest brand to hop on to the coconut leather bandwagon is Waraq, with madder-embroidered bags and keychains  After managing luxury brands for several years, New Delhi-based Isha C and Alok Dhodapkar wanted to venture into […]

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