Fashion And Style
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A kimono ban? China drafts law to ban clothing ‘hurtful’ of national sentiment and spirits
The memory of Japanese wartime atrocities as well as the Chinese view of Japan as a US ‘lackey’ appears to have fuelled the need to ban the kimono.
Antonia Finnane, The Conversation
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How the last king of Indore left a mark on the world of style and the arts
Elegance and exquisite taste were the hallmarks of Maharaja Yashwant Rao Holkar II and his wife.
Meera Ganapathi
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Headscarves to streetwear: Contemporary fashion for Muslim women challenges popular stereotypes
The de Young Museum of San Francisco organised an exhibition devoted to the Islamic fashion scene.
Liz Bucar, The Conversation
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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How the Louis Vuitton bag (real and fake) became a symbol of aspiration in India
The unmistakable monogrammed brown bag can be seen everywhere: in five-star hotels, on local trains and at street stalls.
Meera Ganapathi
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An exhibition looks back at Frida Kahlo’s life and beliefs – through her choice of clothes
The exhibition ‘Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up’ in London shows how the Mexican artist controlled and constructed her identity.
Ipshita Mitra
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Haute action: From Vogue to mall stores, everyone wants a piece of India’s wedding fashion market
The wedding sector is estimated to be valued at $54 billion. No designer can afford to ignore it.
Avantika Mehta
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The US is discovering what India has known for decades: The nightie is the perfect daywear
The nightie is derided for being shapeless and boxy, but it is also a multi-crore business.
Anubha George
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Indian illustrators are telling the inclusive fashion stories that photographers often don’t
Indian fashion brands and magazines are increasingly working with illustrators to create a new design vocabulary.
Fiza Jha
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Your masterji copying a Sabyasachi lehenga is only the tip of India’s fashion plagiarism problem
An Instagram account is forcing the Indian fashion industry and its consumers to address issues that were swept under the carpet for decades.
Avantika Mehta
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Five North Eastern designers who are putting the region on the fashion map by showcasing its fabrics
With each state boasting a vast range of craft traditions, the North East is a sartorial treasure chest.
Sohini Dey
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Fashion technology institute to devise an Indian size chart in three years
NIFT feels the current size charts do not reflect Indian body types accurately.
Scroll Staff
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Genderless fashion: Indian designers are changing the way we look at clothes
In a time of fraught gender politics, fashion attempts to create a new code.
Cheryl-Ann Couto
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller