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February 03, 2026
Farm to fashion
India is on the way to dressing the world once again. Here we present the story of five international outfits whose roots lie in Indian villages
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August 02, 2025
Bargachia and Bandpur, Bengal | How Rahul Mishra nailed the pre-stitched sari for Zendaya
Indian fashion is re-establishing its global prominence, drawing on its rich history of hand-spun and woven textiles rooted in ancient village crafts. This resurgence is exemplified by designers like Rahul Mishra, whose international creations, such as Zendaya's custom sari, are crafted by skilled artisans in Indian villages, showcasing the enduring power of rural enterprise
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August 02, 2025
Gondal and Adesar, Gujarat | Himanshu Shani and 11.11: Pioneering India's artisanal fashion
Zohran Mamdani, mayor candidate, New York City, draws inspiration from the rural craftsmanship championed by Himanshu Shani of 11.11. Shani partners with local artisans in Gujarat to create contemporary wear that showcases the unique properties of kala cotton
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August 02, 2025
Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh | Anjul Bhandari is on a mission to empower chikan artisans
Chikan embroidery is highlighted through designer Anjul Bhandari's journey into the heart of Malihabad and Lucknow, showcasing the intricate processes and dedicated artisans behind this centuries-old craft. The article beautifully portrays the meticulous work, from block-printing to mukaish embellishments, and the commitment to preserving this rich Indian textile heritage while supporting artisan
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August 02, 2025
Semra, Uttar Pradesh | Raw Mango's handloom revolution: Blending tradition and modernity
Banarasi weaving is experiencing a revival in Semra, near Varanasi, with master weaver Mohammed Naseem Khan at the helm. His collaboration with designer Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango has produced innovative saris blending silk and lycra, appealing to modern sensibilities while honouring traditional techniques
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August 02, 2025
Pochampally, Telangana | Shreeranjan Weaves: Preserving ikat's heritage
Pochampally Ikat, a unique tie-and-dye weaving technique from Telangana, involves dyeing yarn before weaving for mathematical precision. Master weaver Ennam Shiva Kumar ensures this exquisite craft is championed globally through collaborations with designers like Jade by Monica & Karishma, showcasing its journey from rural origins to high fashion
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June 15, 2025
Anavila Misra on her new collection, a launch into home textiles, and why living in a bubble has many merits
The Anavila (the designer’s first name is her brand name) home line comprises cushions, bed and table linen and other beautiful pieces
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May 13, 2025
‘Luxury market is growing in India, and we needed to be here’: Wolfgang Thelen, founder of Maybach Icons of Luxury
Wolfgang Thelen opens his first boutique in India, in Bengaluru, after the country records a 145 per cent growth in the iconic car’s sales
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March 30, 2025
Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI: When children of Kutch artisans put together a brilliant fashion show
The audience was moved by the show that showcased the craft meets contemporary styles of students of Somaiya Kala Vidya institution in Kutch, at the Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI
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March 20, 2025
Khadi: India’s finest product looks at global stage
A KVIC-presented Khadi show at Moscow Fashion Week wowed international editors on the modern potential of India’s age-old weaving techniques
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March 16, 2025
‘I want my business to be at ₹1,000 crore; I would say we are not very far from it’: Manish Malhotra
The multi-hyphenate designer talks films, fashion, friendships and fancy weddings
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March 01, 2025
Nilaya Anthology: An architectural marvel in the heart of Mumbai
Nilaya Anthology is a 100,000 sq ft, Rooshad Shroff-designed magnificent new space in the heart of Mumbai that puts the city on the global design map. It is also the permanent home of The Sabyasachi Art Foundation
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February 15, 2025
Malvika Singh’s new book ‘Saris of Memory’ is her journey as well as a chronicle of the early days of independent India
“Social media is a lot of recycled emotions, one needs to see things through the eyes of authentic ordinary people”, the author says
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February 01, 2025
Sarmaya: A privately-owned museum that chronicles historic journeys
Sarmaya has long been a digital space and a physical archive in Dadar
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January 11, 2025
How Sabyasachi Mukherjee built India's biggest luxury brand
In the next 25 years, Sabyasachi Mukherjee wants to take his brand global
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January 09, 2025
An artist remembers: Superstar artist Atul Dodiya on Hindi cinema's secular image, his eternal muse Mahatma Gandhi
Artist Atul Dodiya returns to Mumbai Gallery Weekend with a series of portraits of Indian cinema’s musical greats, calling for our lost diversity
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December 21, 2024
'I struggle with self acceptance': Katrina Kaif to THE WEEK
Katrina Kaif spoke to THE WEEK on the difference between an actor and an entrepreneur, and how husband Vicky Kaushal has to keep asking her to put the phone down
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November 13, 2024
Is 2024 the year of women in Bollywood?
From ‘Laapataa Ladies’ to ‘Stree 2’: The most-talked-about films this year, and its biggest hits, have been female-led films
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November 02, 2024
Rohit Bal symbolised the best in fashion, also the worst in fashion
Gudda, as Rohit Bal was called by those who met him even twice, was always up for a good time. A good time was Gudda and Gudda was a good time
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October 19, 2024
Why fashion needs to move away from western perspectives
BRICS International Fashion Federation is possibly the biggest move to shift the fashion industry's centre of gravity to the faster developing newer markets
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October 16, 2024
How an exhibit on lost saris of west Deccan takes us back to stories untold or forgotten
Solapur-based Vinay Narkar’s new Mumbai showcase is remarkable in its aesthetics and its research
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October 05, 2024
Sharvari: The girl Bollywood can't get enough of
Sharvari, 27, shot to fame with 'Munjya' and 'Maharaj'
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October 02, 2024
Designer Amit Hansraj appointed creative head for Wendell Rodricks’ label
Hansraj says he wanted to keep Wendell’s mood alive, but reimagine what he would do in 2024
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September 21, 2024
'Interest in wine is growing delightfully in India': Jancis Robinson
Wine writer Robinson was endowed with the Master of Wine title in 1984, becoming the first journalist to earn it
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September 16, 2024
A little bit of polo and a lot of panache
Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur’s royal ancestry ties up with fashion sportswear giant US Polo Association in a bid to popularise the Marwari horse
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