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.
Connie Neilsen offers insights about the upcoming DC movie, and what it’s like to survive in Hollywood
The characters that Connie Neilsen has portrayed onscreen have often been that of fierce, strong yet loving women or leaders
02 Jul 2020
Inaki’s summer line of accessories gives the traditional handwoven koodai basket an edgy update
The colour palette also offers an interesting array of shades, making use of hues like teal, brown and even neon
02 Jul 2020
Weaving hope: Here’s why going vocal for local has never been as important as it is now
As the pandemic continues to challenge the survival of India’s artisans, designer labels and non-profits chip in on why ‘Vocal for Local’ needs to go beyond being a mere catchphrase
20 Jun 2020
This Chennai-based label is making luxury, eco-friendly journals from bananas
Ikksha's notebooks are handcrafted from banana paper, while its packaging is made out of recycled cardboard with soy ink print.
11 Jun 2020
Catriona Maciver's homeware label combines her love for the textile traditions of Scotland and South India
“Textiles and craft can be a gateway to helping you understand more about a place, its culture and people."
11 Jun 2020
Designer Shilpa Vummiti finds inspiration in splatter painting and gives it a twist in her summer line
Featuring multi-hued speckles and splatters of paint as the leitmotif, the collection currently has seven styles in the form of separates
04 Jun 2020
In-depth: India’s top designers tell us how fashion could emerge even more responsible post-pandemic
Given the industry’s slow-paced approach to addressing the impact of fashion on the environment, the risks of backsliding are plenty. But, there may yet be hope.
29 May 2020
Adidas and Allbirds partner up to create a sports shoe with a ‘zero-carbon’ footprint
The brands are looking at creating a shoe that has a carbon footprint of just 2 kg compared to the average 12.5 kg of other sneakers on the market
28 May 2020
Vimonisha ties up with Aquaab to host the first festive trunk show of the season, post-lockdown
The exhibition will feature S/S ’20 prêt collections from over 40 brands like Attic Salt, Rhea, EnEch, Sumona Couture and the city’s own Chaitanya Rao
22 May 2020
Chennai designer Nanditha Ramesh launches her summer collection, complete with chic, co-ordinated masks
In keeping with guidelines, all the masks are three-layered — one layer of cotton along with two layers of chiffon
22 May 2020
Demanding film schedule pushes Ruby Rose to quit CW's Batwoman
In a joint statement, Warner Bros and CW confirmed that the role would only be recast with another LGBTQ actor.
21 May 2020
Here’s our pick of the best retro-inspired fashion moments from Harry Styles’ latest video Watermelon Sugar
While the music video certainly does leave missing the outside world, it makes a case for every fashion trend that we have been eyeing for Summer 2020
19 May 2020
Evanescence's Amy Lee talks struggle with identity, finding their sound as a band and what to expect from the new album
The band's latest single transcends from being something that is a Amy Lee's personal project to a piece that is cohesively Evanescence
15 May 2020
Salman Khan’s DIY music video Tere Bina is an ode to love and loss
The song has been sung and directed by Salman Khan, while Ajay Bhatia has composed the music.
12 May 2020
Marc Jacobs and Valentino release collections on Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizon
Players can now brag about wearing a Valentino or a Marc Jacobs in-game!
11 May 2020
