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DESIGN DIARIES: SHRUTI SANCHETI
Educationist and designer Shruti Sancheti has built her label by resolutely working to revive near- extinct weaves.
SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS IN MY GENE POOL
13-MARCH-2020
"Handlooms are not the key components of sustainability but fair wages, ethical work conditions, zero wastage, use of azo-free dyes and empowering weaker section of the society"
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DIARY OF A SHOPAHOLIC
Jasmeen Dugal browses through an arsenal of beauty products and hones in on "must-haves."
KATE SPADE NEW YORK
11-MARCH-2020
This summer I'm lusting after Kate Spade New York Spring 2020.
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DESIGN DIARIES: VAISHALI S
Vaishali Shadangule left the small town in Madhya Pradesh to study textile design in Bhopal and open a store in Mumbai with a loan of INR 50,000. Today, she is one of the most acclaimed sustainable textile designers worldwide.
GLOBAL DESIGN STEEPED IN INDIAN SUSTAINABLE TRADITION
06-MARCH-2020
"I love to sit with weavers when they begin working on a fabric: Each weave has something of me laced in it. Can you go differently than that path once you have discovered all of this?!"
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SUSTAINABLE FASHION
Evelyn Mora, Founder, Helsinki Fashion Week stands for innovation, development and excellence in sustainable design; above all, transparency.
EVELYN MORA, FOUNDER, HELSINKI FASHION WEEK
31-JANUARY-2020
"It's inspiring to give these designers a platform. People from different cultural backgrounds share this mindset but have different techniques of applying sustainability to their work"
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DESIGN DIARIES: RINA SINGH
Awarded Chairman's Scholarship 1998 at Wigan and Leigh, Elle India Graduates Award 2015, Runners Up at Vogue India Fashion Fund 2016 and finalist from India at Woolmark International 2016, Eka is reflective of Rina Singh's ethos of simple sustainable living.
SUSTAINABLE LIFE
29-JANUARY-2020
Rina Singh speaks on mindful design, how sustainability comes naturally to Indians and the importance of a green wardrobe.
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FITNESS AND WELLNESS FILES
Fitness and wellness is a part and parcel of our lifestyle. Here we speak to experts.
IN CONVERSATION WITH KAVITA KHOSA
26-JANUARY-2020
'I am a woman of the soil. I wanted to re-connect with the earth and with my roots in India, which led to founding skincare brand PureEarth as a social venture, putting our planet and people over profit!'
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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
The backstory of legendary campaigns!
RADO MASTER OF MATERIAL
14-JANUARY-2020
Rado's new campaign encourages influential young women to spread the message of empowerment, and pass the baton.
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HOSPITALITY PLAYERS
"Hospitality Players" is a compelling look behind the scenes of the hospitality corridor from luxury hotels to Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrates the untold art of hoteliers, restaurateurs and chefs.
SERIAL RESTAURATEUR DINESH ARORA
03-JANUARY-2020
"My focus is on well-defined conceptual restaurants"
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THESPIAN DIARIES
You've admired their presence onscreen or behind the lens. Now get to know them better.
ODE TO MANOBINA ROY
06-DECEMBER-2019
"I doubt she knew at that time she would be known as one of the earliest women photographers in India..."
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DESIGN DIARY: NEETA LULLA
She is one of the few designers who has come full circle… from design student to costuming and couture to launching a fashion institute to give back to the business.
A CONVERSATION WITH NEETA LULLA
05-DECEMBER-2019
"As a designer I am greedy when it comes to grasping different concepts, formats and techniques; utilising that in costuming or couture comes with experience."
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POSTCARD FROM PARIS II
She is the most respected vintage luxury handbag collector. Owner of rare decadent pieces from Chanel and Hermes. Including the first Birkin!
IN CONVERSATION WITH CATHERINE B
22-NOVEMBER-2019
"I have a passion for Parisian elegance and craftsmanship. I love stories and I enjoy being able to discover one when I find a treasure!"
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POSTCARD FROM PARIS
Hers is the story of a girl who travelled to the US in 1952 to pursue Masters in Philosophy at UCLA, Doctorate at UC Berkeley, worked for UNESCO, wrote for New York Times and then opened her a fashion boutique and art gallery in Paris.
MOMENTS WITH THE LEGENDARY MOHANJEET
20-NOVEMBER-2019
She was the very first to place Indian Fashion on the global landscape by crafting new modern silhouette with traditional handmade textiles.
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DESIGN DIARY: PAVAN ANAND
Pavan Anand who was torn between a career in architecture or jewellery, took a leap of faith and hoped passion and determination would be enough to build a brand of luxury jewellery with his own set of rules and voice.
IN CONVERSATION WITH PAVAN ANAND
07-NOVEMBER-2019
"I was clear that I want to target a global audience. I don't just want to create for the Indian bridal market! I want to sell to a certain woman and her nationality should not be a constraint! My aesthetic is artistic, provocative, sensational, modern."
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DESIGN DIARY: JAIPUR RUGS
Jaipur Rugs has added 40,000 artisans into its value chain with the sole purpose of elevating rural communities through hand-knotted rugs.
YOGESH CHAUDHARY, DIRECTOR, JAIPUR RUGS
23-OCTOBER-2019
"It is our aim to connect the rural weaver with the global customer; to reach out to rural artisanal communities and empower them with doorstep entrepreneurship"
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DESIGN DIARIES: VARUN BAHL
The word "iconic" is overused in fashion but Varun Bahl, who balances craft, creativity and global relevance, is just that.
IN CONVERSATION WITH VARUN BAHL
28-SEPTEMBER-2019
Changing the manner in which a fabric is dyed and processed, keeping in mind the steps of how to wash it in a certain way, will move us towards sustainability.
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SUPERMODEL DIARIES: DARASING KHURANA
Brand Ambassador for Datri, model and actor. Also, proud recipient of Wow Starlite Excellence Award for humanitarian work.
MR INDIA DARASING KHURANA
06-SEPTEMBER-2019
"This title was a dream I saw as a small town boy. When it happened, it came as a blessing for life"
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DESIGN DIARY: PURVI DOSHI
Acclaimed for her ecologically sustainable label, she is making headlines with her debut menswear line and a showing in Paris.
IN CONVERSATION WITH PURVI DOSHI
06-SEPTEMBER-2019
"We try to pick up an art form, form our own cluster and give them work so they can lead financially sustainable lives."
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ADAPTIVE FASHION
This advocacy for mindfully designed collections marks Indian Fashion's most recent step towards inclusion.
IN CONVERSATION WITH GEETA CASTELINO
31-JULY-2019
"if each store has a tailor in the alteration department who can make little changes in the garment… it could be a welcome beginning!"
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DESIGN DIARY: TARUN TAHILIANI
The label has its grip on the modern Indian aesthetic — steeped in Indian tradition and craft, designed keeping in mind the global Indian.
IN CONVERSATION WITH TARUN TAHILIANI
23-JULY-2019
"The new age bride and groom wants to adorn exquisite garments, however, with no compromise on functionality."
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DESIGN DIARY: PANKAJ AND NIDHI
Pankaj and Nidhi rethink the vocabulary of ready- to- wear with couture lens and intelligently apply their unique design aesthetic to each show narrative.
IN CONVERSATION WITH PANKAJ AND NIDHI
20-JULY-2019
"We have always made our ready- to- wear collections with a couture lens"
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DESIGN DIARY: BIBI RUSSELL
Top model who has walked for YSL, Karl Lagerfeld and Giorgio Armani, fashion designer with a degree from London College of Fashion, "one of 20 people to watch in the millennium in Asia" cites Asiaweek and founder of "fashion for development".
BIBI IN RAJASTHAN
11-JULY-2019
"What can be better for craftsmen and weavers if their art comes under the 'fashion' umbrella and is recognised worldwide? The exposure will increase their confidence and encourage them to stay rooted in their culture."
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BUMBLE
Bumble gives women access to people right here, right now. People near them, relevant to them. A social network that champions their growth in love, life and career.
BUMBLE GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY PRITI JOSHI
03-JULY-2019
"One of the things we consistently heard was the desire for women to feel safe and comfortable"
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THE ROYAL DIARIES
In conversation with royal families.
LAKSHYARAJ SINGH MEWAR
30-JUNE-2019
''Why are we labelling people as elders and millennial? It causes a divide. Channel that energy positively and work together for the greater good."
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RETAIL DIARIES
The Fashion Retailer showcases insights from the business and interviews of people in Fashion Retail.
COMO DESIGNER COLLECTIVE FOUNDER PALLAV OJHA
29-JUNE-2019
'Fashion shouldn't be an option for the privileged few!'
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SUPERMODEL DIARIES: SAPNA KUMAR
Supermodel Sapna Kumar stood at the pinnacle of Fashion when she opened a restaurant. Today, she is designing fine jewellery.
BEYOND THE RUNWAY
27-JUNE-2019
"Modelling demands hard work, discipline and determination, and these qualities help you in whatever you choose to do next!"
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THE BOOK NOOK
The Book Nook reviews books that add value to our spirit and our shelves. All book reviews are individual views of the person penning it and the website does not subscribe to the same.
CLOSE TO THE BONE
27-JUNE-2019
Positivity, love for life and facing harsh reality head- on forms the spine of this memoir.
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DESIGN DIARIES: LECOANET HEMANT
Celebrated for wowing Fashion with a mix of the precision-chic of Parisian couture and commercial potential. 
AYURGANIC
23-MAY-2019
"Ayurganic is like wearing a breathing mask for your body!"
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FASHION DIARIES: ALISON KANUGA
Former supermodel and show director Alison Kanuga
IN CONVERSATION WITH ALISON WOODHAM
20-MAY-2019
"We'll get models to register if we have jobs and we'll get clients if we have an extensive database of models… Rome was not built in a day!''
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SUPERMODEL DIARIES: TINA CHHATWAL
Tina Chhatwal's career ascended so precipitously after she won an International pageant, she became the toast of Fashion. Today, she aspires to pay it forward.
FROM SUPERMODEL TO ENTREPRENEUR
11-MAY-2019
"I was young when I won the pageant. If I had the support of an agency, my career path would have been different."
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DIARY OF A COSTUME DESIGNER
Authenticity and historical accuracy is her calling card so it's no wonder Subarna Ray Chaudhuri continues to make headlines!
IN CONVERSATION WITH SUBARNA RAY CHAUDHURI
09-MAY-2019
"These days stylists collect designerwear and try to make it look like from a certain era; we need to design costumes keeping the era in mind!"
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DESIGN DIARIES: AMRAPALI
Amrapali Museum preserves the cultural heritage and time-honoured traditions of the nation through collection of rural, tribal and folk jewellery and objets.
IN CONVERSATION WITH AMRAPALI CEO TARANG ARORA
28-APRIL-2019
Amrapali Museum preserves our cultural heritage and time-honoured traditions through its collection of rural, tribal and folk jewellery!
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DIARY OF A LUXURY JEWELLER
It is rare to be a family business and a cult jewellery brand worldwide but Samir Andrea Kasliwal can lay claim to both.
IN CONVERSATION WITH SAMIR ANDREA KASLIWAL
24-APRIL-2019
"My dual culture broadened my vision which allows me to engage with people from different backgrounds..."
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CARTIER TRAVEL WITH STYLE
LIVE coverage and exclusive interviews of Cartier Concours d'Elegance which travelled to Jaipur for the sixth edition of 'Cartier Travel With Style'.
EXCLUSIVE CHAT WITH HH MAHARAJA GAJ SINGH JI OF JODHPUR
18-MARCH-2019
"Vintage cars are beautiful works of rare automobile designs; they represent different eras and have their own unique history."
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EXPLOSIVE MOMENTS
Some people stay on in our minds... some conversations don't fade with time!
CARTIER TRAVEL WITH STYLE
25-FEBRUARY-2019
Cartier Concours d'Elegance travelled to Jaipur for the sixth edition of 'Cartier Travel With Style'.
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WORLD LIVING HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The World Living Heritage Festival is a powerhouse forum for an exchange of knowledge between experts from across the world.
IN CONVERSATION WITH VRINDA RAJE SINGH
06-NOVEMBER-2018
"Before you can study or uphold cultural traditions of yesteryears, we need to inculcate the respect for it."
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DESIGN DIARIES: KEN FERNS
Ken Ferns designs for a rarefied customer, the kind who prefers a playful, smart look and pay for the privilege.
MY LIFE, MY DESIGN
30-OCTOBER-2018
"I've understood design in its true sense and I can adapt and deliver to any design-based canvas be it a showcase, costume design, styling or uniforms!"
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FASHION COLUMNIST: SATHYA SARAN
Editor of Femina since 1993, Sathya Saran has made the magazine contemporary. Today she is Visiting Professor at NIFT.
ADVICE FOR WANNABE FASHIONISTAS
26-MAY-2018
"Oh please! May I (as someone who hurts when I see a badly dressed person) offer little bits of advice to wannabe fashionistas?"
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FASHION AND THE CITY: NISHA JAMVWAL
Interior Architect and Fashion Designer Nisha JamVwal is the quintessential aesthete!
BALANCING ACT
29-APRIL-2018
Remember the March Hare in Alice In Wonderland? "No time, No time, No time", he repeated as he buzzed about? He was prophesying the present.
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DIARY OF A GLOBAL LUXURY EXPERT
Hailing from France, Veronique Poles is a luxury, lifestyle and fashion consultant living in India for over a decade!
THE GERMAN PRESIDENT VISITS COUSU D'OR
11-APRIL-2018
"The German President and his wife loved the exhibit and its global potential and invited the showcase to Berlin!"
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DIARY OF A POLO PLAYER
From tennis and squash to F1 Racing in California and sky diving in New York, Rinaa Shah has done it all. Now it's Polo!
FOLLOW THE DREAM
02-APRIL-2018
"I am a big believer that one can fulfil their passion at a any age… you just have to want it badly... nothing is impossible!"
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THE MODEL ARTIST
Supermodel Tinu Verghis worked 15 years before joining Lasalle College of Arts. Her work is now legendary.
CHALLENGING A LIFETIME OF INEQUALITIES
03-FEBRUARY-2018
"How do I fight inequalities? By myself?!! I chanced on Art as a form of expression and did a cannonball jump into it."
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DESIGN DIARIES: KOVID MITTAL
Kovid Mittal's design aesthetic is both classic and experimental and he aspires to bring diversity in men's fashion.
BORDERLINE
10-JANUARY-2018
"I thought it would be magic to fuse urban design aesthetic with Lamas' culture and traditional attire"
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THE EDITOR'S BLOG
Former Net Editor of Condenast India, Jasmeen Dugal is Founder Editor of EXPLOSIVE FASHION.
MY EXPLOSIVE JOURNEY
06-DECEMBER-2017
"I work all hours of the day and night!! The harder I work, the more success I achieve, and isn’t that the way it should be?"
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DESIGN DIARIES: ROCKY S
RockyS rose to unparalleled heights with star-truffled shows, styling celebrities worldwide, designing for brands and more!
THE BUSINESS OF FASHION
08-OCTOBER-2017
"I draw inspiration out of my own experiences and have a different story to tell each season."
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DESIGN DIARIES: VIVEK KARUNAKARAN
Some of the most exciting designers will showcase their new men's collections over five days!
DESIGN DIARY BY VIVEK KARUNAKARAN
04-JUNE-2017
"My learning was that "I had to ADAPT without losing my roots and what I believed in". Today, I feel I have somewhere been able to find a balance."
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DESIGN DIARIES: ABHISHEK DUTTA
Abhishek Dutta has carved a niche in Kolkata. Wigan And Leigh alumnus, his is one of the most awaited shows.
IN COLLABORATION WITH JAIL INMATES
30-APRIL-2017
"There is prejudice about prisoners hence they do not get employment. Giving them jobs at my units will be a financial support for their families."
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MY WELLNESS DIARIES
Physically, mentally, digitally, I refuse to stay still. And I plan to get my life back on track with slow living at a nature retreat!
HOW I HEALED AT AURORA RETREATS
20-APRIL-2017
"It was the perfect place, with its positive energy, to journey inwards to my deepest self. And heal."
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THE CHANEL DIARIES! EXCLUSIVE!!
Chanel India provides Explosive Fashion with EXCLUSIVE editorial shoots and behind-the-scenes content of its International shows and campaigns!
PUMP UP THE GLOSS: AN EXCLUSIVE!
31-MARCH-2017
When I heard from Chanel that it would collaborate with Explosive Fashion for an EXCLUSIVE beauty shoot [once again!] I was thrilled beyond belief!!
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TOURIST IN MY CITY
Explore your city for a new perspective!
TOURIST IN MY CITY | PARANTHE WALLI GALLI
20-DECEMBER-2016
"It's vital to zig zag, always alert to jump to one side at the blast of a horn or the 'moo' of an irate cow!"
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THE ART OF BEING EXTRAORDINARY
Konkana Bakshi is a national etiquette expert, sought out industry leader, and the owner of business, social and personal enhancement etiquette schools Savoir Faire and Tres Chic.
PARTY ETIQUETTES
20-DECEMBER-2016
Want be the toast of a party? Observe these social etiquettes by Savoir Faire's Konkana Bakshi!
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POSTCARD FROM LAHORE
The skyrocketing career of model Usama Ali Khan Khattak is a story of simmering success and chances are we'll see him in theatre and films soon!
POSTCARD FROM LAHORE
05-JUNE-2016
"People may feel it's my face or physique but what makes me different is my attitude. I'm very selective..."
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POSTCARD FROM CANNES
Exclusive Interviews from Cannes 2016!
ANJHULA MYA SINGH BAIS: WOMAN ON A MISSION
31-MAY-2016
"An event can be experienced two ways: shallow or deep. Everyone has narratives and away from all hubbub is true work, power and significance..."
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DESIGN DIARIES: RAJDEEP RANAWAT
Rajdeep Ranawat is an artist and designer. On graduating from NIFT he trained in Paris and NYC and then launched his label in 2004. To commemorate ten years in fashion, he sharees his experience from 2004 till date with weekly posts.
LAST 3 YEARS OF MY DECADE IN FASHION
24-OCTOBER-2014
"We complete 10 years in the fashion industry this month in October 2014"
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DESIGN DIARIES: VIJAY BALHARA
In a season when the agenda of fashion is being rewritten by brilliant designers, all that a discerning shopper wishes for is a collection that makes a style statement. That's where Vijay Balhara comes in.
THE MAKING OF 'THE COVEN OF BLACK NARCISSUS'
30-JULY-2014
"Before the shoot I just told one thing to Roberta: that I need her to give a part of her soul in every picture.."
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DESIGN DIARIES: PAYAL SINGHAL
Granddaughter of artist and photographer J.P Singhal, Payal Singhal grew up amidst films, fashion and art.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF PAYAL SINGHAL SS14 SHOOT
05-MARCH-2014
Payal Singhal blogs exclusively for Explosive Fashion while shooting the look book of her Lakme Fashion Week SS14 collection 'Lady Sahara'.
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FASHION CHRONICLES: KARISHMA NAINA
Muse for the hottest designers on the block. On the ball with latest styles.. shooting and blogging.. what more could a girl want?
THE ART OF PLAY
27-JUNE-2013
"While the world is out at work, we are out at play but it just so happens that our play; singing and dancing, acting, writing and dressing up, is our work..."
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DESIGN DIARIES: RITU KUMAR
Since 1969, Ritu Kumar has developed a style reflecting ancient Indian craftsmanship in a modern vocabulary. Her book 'Costumes and Textiles of Royal India' chronicles the history of indian textiles and art design.
AUTHENTICITY TAKES PRECEDENCE IN COSTUME DESIGNING
01-MAY-2012
"Authenticity takes precedence over design and drama!!"
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