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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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RETAIL DIARIES
The Fashion Retailer showcases insights from the business and interviews of people in Fashion Retail.
PETIT ROYAL
18-MAY-2019
"Kids grow out of clothes quickly and there is constant demand for new apparel, resulting in high profitability and turnover"
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COUTURE RUNWAY WEEK
Couture Runway Week is a platform with a dual focus — cancer awareness and supporting the younger generation of designers.
IN CONVERSATION WITH AARTI TIWARI
18-MAY-2019
"My vision is for fashion giants to join hands with me to support young talent..."
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PAGEANT DIARIES
Shilpa Rao, finalist of Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide, reveals why how she will leverage this International platform to bring awareness to the causes she believes in.
IN CONVERSATION WITH SHILPA RAO
14-MAY-2019
"I truly believe that Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide is a platform which will give a voice to my vision."
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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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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
The campaign trail.
RAY-BAN CAMPAIGN
22-APRIL-2019
Ray-Ban has a strong brand promise — one that is designed to empower.
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THE ROYAL DIARIES
In conversation with royal families.
HH MAHARAJA GAJ SINGH JI OF JODHPUR
15-APRIL-2019
"International and national travellers thank me for the 'privilege' of sharing our homes..."
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DIARY OF A SHOPAHOLIC
Jasmeen Dugal browses through an arsenal of beauty products and hones in on "must-haves."
H&M CONSCIOUS EXCLUSIVE
14-APRIL-2019
H&M Conscious Exclusive Spring 2019 embraces sustainable materials and processes!
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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.
CHEF MASSIMILIANO SPERLI
04-APRIL-2019
"Come to my restaurant with an open mind and I will serve you real food of my origin!"
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THESPIAN DIARIES
You've admired their presence onscreen. Now get to know them better.
THE UNPLUGGED PROJECT
21-MARCH-2019
"Today's songs don't stand the test of time; even the classics are being reproduced and not just remixed"
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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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DESIGN DIARIES: CHARU PARASHAR
Charu Parashar has a strong presence in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York.
IN CONVERSATION WITH CHARU PARASHAR
09-MARCH-2019
"To keep up with constantly evolving Fashion is challenging. You have to keep reinventing yourself"
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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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FITNESS AND WELLNESS FILES
Fitness and wellness is a part and parcel of our lifestyle. Here we speak to experts.
IN CONVERSATION WITH EEFA SUPERNOVA
09-FEBRUARY-2019
"People are looking for a magic bullet and the rubbish on social media hasn't helped..."
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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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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 LAKSHYARAJ SINGH MEWAR
23-OCTOBER-2018
"His diplomatic skills are consummate but not only does the Prince have a fusillade of progressive thoughts, he isn't shy about expressing and implementing them!"
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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.
ACCIDENTAL HEROES
14-SEPTEMBER-2018
An edge- of- the- seat thriller about a commercial flight that is on the verge of hijack and crash!
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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!
ROYAL FABLES IN AHMEDABAD
20-AUGUST-2018
''Royal Fables, launched in 2010, is a globally acclaimed, authentic platform for the great Indian regal heritage!''
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MODELLING AND GROOMING
This is the first time in Fashion that a dream team of experts will take modelling to the next level, grooming and training handpicked talent and managing their career!
NAMG MENTOR HARRISON JAMES
27-JULY-2018
"My job is to make you familiar with your strengths, polish it and make you shine..."
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THE EDITOR'S BLOG
Former Net Editor of Condenast India, Jasmeen Dugal is Founder Editor of EXPLOSIVE FASHION.
THE PRESSURE OF PERFECTION
10-JUNE-2018
"Suicide attempts are half-hearted cries for attention, help and love."
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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 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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DESIGN DIARIES: LECOANET HEMANT
Celebrated for wowing Fashion with a mix of the precision-chic of Parisian couture and commercial potential.
FROM FIBRE TO FASHION
02-APRIL-2018
"I curated a project on textile innovation by inviting designers to use Meghalaya's Ramie fibre in an imaginative manner"
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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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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: 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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