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Wedding season

Choosing Colour When You Are Not the Bride

Guest etiquette around colour exists for good reason, and the simplest rule remains the most reliable one: avoid wearing the exact shade the bride has chosen for...

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Fusion dressing

Styling a Kurta as a Jacket Over Western Wear

An unstructured, straight cut kurta worn open over jeans and a simple top borrows the...

Fabric knowledge

Understanding Silk Types: Mulberry, Tussar and Raw

Not all silk is created equal, and the differences go well beyond price alone. Mulberry silk,...

Tailoring wisdom

Why a Good Tailor Asks About Posture, Not Just Size

Two people with identical measurements can need quite different patterns, and posture is...

Care and repair

Removing Turmeric and Oil Stains from Festive Wear

Turmeric and oil stains are practically inevitable around haldi functions and festive cooking,...

Wedding season

Layering a Dupatta: Drape Styles Explained

A dupatta can change the entire character of an outfit depending on how it is draped, which...

Jewellery basics

Choosing Jewellery to Match Your Neckline

The neckline of an outfit does most of the work in deciding what jewellery will actually look...

Fusion dressing

Wearing a Dhoti Pant with a Crop Top

The dhoti pant has quietly become one of the most flattering fusion silhouettes around, largely...

Style history

The Origins of the Saree Drape

The saree is often described as unstitched cloth, and that simplicity is exactly what makes its...

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