Fashion

Reimagining the trousseau: Tradition makes way for practicality, identity

From metallic pastels to heirloom Banarasis, India's 2025 bridal couture blends legacy with lightness as brides look to stamp their own identity on their wedding outfits

For growth, apparel brands bank on Gen Z's love for baggy pants and hoodies

Legacy apparel players are making bold fashion bets on GenZ with sub-brands, fast trends, and affordable fits as the segment reshapes India's retail landscape

Shein's first permanent stores in France spark backlash: What it means

The opening of permanent stores represents a major milestone for the company, which until now has relied primarily on temporary pop-up shops worldwide as a marketing strategy

Myntra net profit jumps 18-fold as fashion ecommerce gains momentum

Flipkart-owned retailer posts ₹548 crore profit amid intensifying competition in India's digital fashion market

Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani dies at 91 due to poor health

The fashion designer had been ailing for some time; over the course of his career, he dressed some of the world's biggest names, but also made high fashion more accessible to the people

As Giorgio Armani passes away, a look at the legacy of the king of fashion

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned minimalist suits into global status symbols and built a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died in Milan aged 91

Anna Wintour names her successor at Vogue, but who's really in charge?

Ending weeks of speculation, Vogue announced that Chloe Malle has been appointed the head of editorial content for American Vogue

Festive code: Leading designers share notes on the look of the season

"Our bestseller is sculpted womenswear and tailored kurta sets with tonal embroidery for men," says Rahul Khanna

Heritage watches to rare books: A curated bouquet of exquisite gifts

The collection includes: Jaipur Watch Company's limited-edition watch, Baccarat's Rouge 540 and more

Prada’s Sandal & the Kolhapuri Original: How Global Fashion Rebrands Craft

When Prada launched its ₹1.2 lakh “toe-ring sandal,” many in India saw something familiar — the traditional Kolhapuri chappal. But this isn’t an isolated case.

OYO's Ritesh Agarwal invests in luxury fashion startup Culture Circle

With 1 million monthly users, Culture Circle eyes global expansion and retail growth after raising fresh funds from Ritesh Agarwal at over ₹100 crore valuation

Best of BS Opinion: Post-Op Sindoor, India must plan five years ahead

Today's articles revolve around the idea of succession, whether it's the US Federal Reserve's chief, a Pak army chief, or the Dalai Lama

Myntra bets on video content to tap into India's $300 bn influencer economy

Walmart-owned Myntra launches Glamstream, a video-led platform featuring 100+ celebrities, aiming to double creator-led revenue within two years and tap into India's $300bn influencer-driven economy

How Anna Wintour reshaped fashion over 37 years at Vogue magazine

Wintour's departure from the US edition of the magazine is a big moment for the fashion industry - one which she has single-handedly changed forever

Zilo raises $4.5 million to expand fashion delivery beyond Mumbai

Fashion-tech platform Zilo will use the funding to build its supply chain, expand to other top-tier cities and grow its catalogue to 250 brands by the festive season

Anna Wintour takes a step back, Vogue US to seek new editorial lead

After nearly four decades of leading the fashion magazine, Anna Wintour says US Vogue will have a new editorial content head

Decathlon India to hit 170 stores by 2027, rolls out circular model

Decathlon plans to grow to 170 stores by 2027 and has launched a circular business model with repair, resale and buyback services across most of its Indian outlets

Nykaa Q4 results: Profit jumps 193% to Rs 20 crore, revenue rises 24%

FSN E-Commerce, Nykaa's parent company, reported a 193% rise in Q4 net profit to ₹20 crore, with revenue up 24% to ₹2,062 crore, driven by strong growth in its core beauty segment

Citykart raises Rs 538 crore in Series B round led by TPG NewQuest, A91

The funding will support Citykart's expansion across India's underserved markets or Bharat, with plans to scale operations, invest in innovation, and strengthen organisational capabilities

Monte Carlo Q4 results: Net loss at Rs 10.34 cr, revenue drops to Rs 206 cr

Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd on Monday reported narrowing of its net loss to Rs 10.34 crore for the March quarter of 2024-25. The company had reported a loss of Rs 17.76 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Monte Carlo Fashions. Its revenue from operation was marginally down at Rs 205.93 crore in the March Quarter against Rs 206.52 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Total expenses of Monte Carlo Fashions in the March quarter were down 4.6 per cent to Rs 228.11 crore. For the financial year ended March 2025, Monte Carlo Fashions' profit was up 35.4 per cent to Rs 81.17 crore, from Rs 59.94 crore a year ago. In FY25, total consolidated income of Monte Carlo Fashions rose 4.23 per cent to Rs 1,135.58 crore. Shares of Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd on Monday settled at Rs 610.80 on BSE, up 0.93 per cent.