Fashion Designers

Hundreds of ordinary mourners, VIPs pay last respects to Giorgio Armani

Hundreds of ordinary admirers and VIPs paid their last respects Saturday to Giorgio Armani, remembered by Milan's mayor as a "man of extraordinary elegance" who left an indelible mark on the city and the global fashion world. Armani died Thursday at 91 at his home in central Milan surrounded by loved ones. His fashion house said he worked up to the end. One of his final projects was a runway show marking 50 years of his signature Giorgio Armani brand, which is due to close Milan Fashion Week later this month. Mourners filed into the Armani Theater, where Armani regularly showed his ready-to-wear runway collections. Rows of candles in paper bags cast a shimmering light and piano music by Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi played softly in the background. The closed coffin was adorned with a bouquet of long-stem white roses, and flanked by carabinieri honour guards in ceremonial dress. Among them was including Donatella Versace, who wore a dark skirt suit and carried a bouquet of whit

Indian celebrities, film stars and designers shine at Met Gala 2025

Shah Rukh Khan donned an all-black bespoke outfit, Dlljit Dosanjh shone in a white ensemble that honoured his Sikh roots and Kiara Advani, sporting her baby bump, combined black, white and gold too. Bejewelled and resplendent, the three showbiz stars from India made a memorable debut at the Met Gala. And then there were event regulars, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas and entrepreneurs Natasha Poonawalla and Isha Ambani dressed in their finest. Fashion world's biggest night, held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, also saw fashion designers Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra walking the blue carpet dotted with daisies on Monday night (New York time). The theme of the gala this year was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which is a homage to Black fashion. Shah Rukh arrived for the event in a Sabyasachi design -- wearing a floor-length elongated coat in Tasmanian superfine wool with monogrammed, Japanese horn buttons. The coat is hand canvassed, single breasted with a pe

Big weddings are out of style? This famous Indian designer thinks so

The wedding industry in India as we know of it today is breathing its last, said Mukherjee

The India Story: Creative entrepreneurs take Indian designs to the world

For all its heritage and craftsmanship, the country has produced only a handful of global brands. But a new generation of creative entrepreneurs is changing that

Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director

One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel appointed Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, the fashion house has announced. The 40-year-old will oversee all collections for the world's second biggest luxury brand starting in 2025, replacing Virginie Viard, who parted ways with the house earlier this year. Blazy arrives with a reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, honed through stints at Raf Simons, Maison Margiela and Cline under Phoebe Philo. Most recently, he was creative director at Bottega Veneta. Chanel President Bruno Pavlovsky praised his audacious and powerful approach, adding that Blazy would play with the codes and heritage of the House to take it in exciting new directions. I am thrilled and honored," said Blazy. Critics have noted that Blazy's relatively young age suggests Chanel may be positioning him for a long tenure, akin to the 36 years Karl Lagerfeld spent at the helm. His appointment

Designer Tarun Tahiliani takes a decisive dive into pret with OTT

"I'm not here to make clothes that are not wearable," says Tahiliani. "Even my couture is wearable". OTT, he adds, is for a larger audience, with the clothes produced at scale

Veteran fashion designer Rohit Bal dies at 63 after prolonged illness

The news of his demise was shared on the official Instagram handle of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)

Vedang Raina, Khushi Kapoor keen to work together again after 'The Archies'

After "The Archies," Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina hope to work together again on a project. On July 29, the actors became the showstoppers for designer Gaurav Gupta at the India Couture Week

Fashion's biggest costume event, Met Gala 2023: All You Need to Know

The controversial topic for Met Gala 2023, which is typically held on the first Monday of May, will be Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away in 2019

Adidas loses stripes row trademark battle with luxury designer Thom Browne

Adidas has lost a court case to try to stop a fashion designer from using a four-stripe design, the media reported

Indian designers get lawyers on board, declare war against plagiarism

The battle is tough though, with laws limiting and the market for fakes vast

Designer who survived the atomic bomb

In recent years I was most intrigued and impressed by Homme Plisse Issey Miyake, the lifestyle line for modern men with the intent to liberate the way they dressed

Fashion designer Issey Miyake, who produced Jobs' turtlenecks, dies at 84

He defined an era in Japan's modern history, reaching stardom in 1970s among a generation of designers and artists who reached global fame by defining a Japanese vision that was unique from the West

At India Couture Week, menswear moves beyond sherwanis and bandhgalas

Brocades, sweat-proof linings, paisleys and military greens are sweeping the menswear industry

Brands are betting big on fashion and collaborating with designers

Featuring 40 designer showcases, the season had 20 sponsors

Reliance Brands acquires majority stake in designers Abu-Sandeep

The brand will be able to fulfil its ambition of global expansion, said the designers

Indian fashion designers find ways to make luxury accessible

Expanding his brand's footprint and offering a window into the world of couture, designer Manish Malhotra displayed his new "ease-to-couture" line, DIFFUSE at the recent FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Back in real after virtual, FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week aims for runway hit

As the tactile display and physical purchase of couture took a backseat, a slew of corporate acquisitions kept businesses afloat.

Prada sees second-hand fashion as opportunity, weighs partnerships

The heir to Prada's empire doesn't seem fazed by the future challenges of the ever-changing luxury sector

Sportspersons to designers, celebs put themselves out in the NFT universe

Amitabh Bachchan recently sold his collection for $966,000 (approximately Rs 7.18 cr)