Rebecca Vargese
Biography:
A Star Wars lover living in denial, Rebecca Vargese thinks Ewoks are awesome. When not stringing together words to describe fashion and couture, she enjoys listening to old school rock, collecting Lego figures and binge-watching House MD. Ps. She also shares a birthday with Harleen Quinzel.
How India and China’s growing sneaker craze is championing cross-cultural exchange globally
At the annual Taobao Makers’ Festival in Hangzhou, we explore how the rapidly growing craze for sneakers is helping millennials embrace their ethnicity, and also create an age of cultural exchange
21 Nov 2019
Chidiyaa offers its new line Aasmani, inspired by the sky and the sea, alongside their classic indigo staples
The brand’s latest line, Aasmani is inspired by the sky and sea, the range of saris, crop tops, kurtas and dresses feature fish motifs, waves, poppies and dragonflies
14 Nov 2019
Chennai-based designer Rehane kicks off a series of pop-ups on heritage textile crafts
The designer has set her sights on showcasing the works of master craftsmen, artisans and weavers she has collaborated with over the years.
19 Nov 2019
Shades of India’s festive collection, Jugni employs origami folding techniques on Punjabi gota patti
An assortment of Winter/Festive apparel that includes variations of kurtas, pyjamas, saris, blouses, shararas, skirts and dupattas, the line boasts a massive range of 75 styles
31 Oct 2019
Nadiya Paar’s festive edit highlights designer Megha Kanera’s love for flowers
Set to unveil her new wedding/resort wear collection, Forget Me Not explores a newer gamut of indigenous Indian blooms as motifs.
31 Oct 2019
Chennai label, Dvaa's latest collection Love Letters offers easy-to-wear, fuss-free silhouettes in Jamdani weaves
The collection offers separates like dresses, tunics, kurtas, crop tops, pants and co-ord sets in organic hand-dyed hues of marigold, indigo and ivory
31 Oct 2019
Chennai-based Label Ritika’s festive line Gul-è-Afra takes its design cues from the Mughal era
Intricately embellished ensembles and traditional silhouettes have always been designer Ritika Kankani’s forte
07 Nov 2019
Sequins, embroidery and jewelled hues — Collage’s Diwali pop-up offers the best of festive glam
Bringing together crowd favourites from brands like Raw Mango, Pero, Jayanti Reddy, Mrinalini Rao and Payal Khandwala, the Diwali Sparkle is also set to introduce younger brands to the city
24 Oct 2019
Manish Arora on why fashion is the only thing that can sustain him creatively and his new collaboration with Koovs
Expanding on this gamut of his ingenuity, once again, the eponymous label — Manish Arora Paris, recently launched a second collaboration with Koovs, introducing a new category of unisex wear
24 Oct 2019
F1 driver Karun Chandhok opens up about the ups and downs in his career, and how family trumps all
We trace how he made his way up from the Indian National Racing Championship circuits to the paddocks of Formula 1 in 2010
18 Oct 2019
Torani’s bold festive collection encapsulates the essence of Shyam Benegal’s drama, Mandi
For his latest collection, Bazaar of Love — Mandi, the designer once again returns to his preferred muse for inspiration — in this case, Bollywood
03 Oct 2019
Rareism’s A/W 19 collection offers a unique take on classic wardrobe staples
The interlude from the everyday, mundane contours come in the form of varying ensemble lengths, draping, panels and and surface techniques
03 Oct 2019
Payal Pratap takes cues from the Mediterranean for her Pre-Fall collection
Morocco consists of dresses, tunics, tops and jumpsuits in structured and draped variations
03 Oct 2019
Funky Fish promises the best of celebratory wear, jewellery, footwear and more
Of the 27 apparel brands, four accessory labels and two jewellery houses on the roster for the Festive Fever, here’s our pick of designers to look forward to.
27 Sep 2019
Chaitanya Rao’s festive edit combines breezy silhouettes with bold embroidery
Set to unveil a limited collection, the series follows a similar aesthetic as the designer’s previous resortwear collection and is all about lightweight fabrics that allow the wearer seamless movement
27 Sep 2019
