Category: Asian Fashion Diaries

Interview with Monisha Jaising

Mumbai-based designer Monisha Jaising is known for redefining luxury South Asian fashion since the 1990’s. As the designer gets ready for her debut at the Aashni + Co Wedding Show 2017, we catch her in an conversation on destination weddings and brides. How should the bride go about picking her wardrobe for a destination wedding?…

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Interview with JADE by Monica & Karishma

The gracious JADE by Monica & Karishma launched in November 2008 and has become renowned to create heirloom pieces for the modern bride. Since their launch the duo have dressed some of Bollywood’s glitterati, including Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. They are soon to make their first appearance at the Aashni + Co…

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Braun India Fashion Week London Grand Finale Highlights

The grande finale of Braun India Fashion Week London (BIFWL) featured Valour Rose, Svetlana Casper of Lanacherry, Alpa of AlpaReena, Ravita Mayor of Lyra Innovations and one of Bollywood’s favourite… Rocky S. Lanacherry’s Eclipse collection was minimalist free-flowing chic monochrome designs. Whilst Valour Rose had boldly alluring range of lehenga dresses, which certainly grabbed our…

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Braun India Fashion Week London Day 1 Highlights

The second edition of Braun India Fashion Week London (BIFWL) showcased international, local and NEWGEN designers, which strutted the catwalk at the ExCel Centre this month. Bhumika & Jyoti opened BIFWL, renowned Indian designers who put environmental responsibility at the heart of their design ethos with their ‘zero’ waste concept. Their latest collection did not disappoint with a…

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India Fashion Week London 2016

Last year bought the success of The National Asian Wedding Show and the launch of India Fashion Week London and they return again at ExCel London on the 14th, 15th and 16th October 2016. The National Asian Wedding Show and India Fashion Week London have focused on supporting the growing community of mixed marriages, which has been…

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S9 Muses: The UK’s Answer to Ethical and Sustainable South Asian Fashion

After 3 years since their launch, this week saw the online launch of S9 Muses and to celebrate hosted an evening for launch with a spectacular Global Traveller-themed evening at the Fable Bar and Restaurant, London. Their focus lies fashion curation and provide handpicked collections from new-age, trendsetting, luxury designers who advocate fresh ideas and empower women…

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Lakme Fashion Week: Winter/Festive 16 Highlights

Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 16 (AW16) has been spectacular this season, it has been Bollywood galore and some designers have out done their already high standards! Here are the highlights from the entire fashion extravaganza! Manish Malhotra AW16 #MadeInAssam : Pariah By Pranami AW16 Cloth And India : Fashioning Histories – With Mayank Mansingh Kaul…

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Soltee By Sulakshana Monga London Studio Launch

The London Studio for Indian couture designer Sulakshana Monga’s luxe label, Soltee, opened its’ doors for the first time on Thursday 28th July 2016 to a guest list of press, influencers, fashion bloggers and VIP’s. We were lucky to get a glimpse of her latest collections, set against the backdrop of the extravagant studio. Soltee teamed…

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Suzali London: Eid & Summer Soirée

Pakistan fashion powerhouse Suzali London are back again for their Eid & Summer Soirée on Saturday 25th June 2016 in Hampstead. Suzali London will showcasing Nida Azwer‘s latest stylish lawn collection, SS16 pieces and evening wear perfect for Eid. Nida’s Azwer recent range is built of versatile wear across a diversity of silhouettes including short structured tunics, their signature dhoti and tulip pants…

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