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1 week ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Anannya Sarkar |Snigdha Ahuja |Ashdeen Z Lilaowala |Sohini Dey
Designer Kunal Rawal credits his understanding of textiles to late-night drives to his father, Ravi Rawal’s fashion export house in Mumbai. “My sister and I’d play in the fabric room, guessing textures with our eyes shut,” he remembers. But it wasn’t just about cloth. His father’s grungy wardrobe—filled with suspenders and flannel shirts—was the real education. Among the many things he’s retained is a classic Cartier watch and a flannel shirt that Rawal has added his touch to.
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3 weeks ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Unnati Saini |Sohini Dey |Darshita Goyal |Anannya Sarkar
Form and TechniqueDyeing is integral to fashion, adding colour and character to clothes. But eco-printing’s gentle approach sets it apart from chemical processes. The technique uses naturally occurring substances like alum, myrobalan or iron—unlike chemicals tin and chrome used for traditional dyeing —which are beneficial for plant health and can be drained safely. This eliminates the risk of altering marine biodiversity or contaminating water bodies.
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3 weeks ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Saumyaa Vohra |Shraddha Chowdhury |Sohini Dey |Unnati Saini
Is Social Media, a Boon or Bane? Sahni points out that today's conscious consumer doesn’t just take a brand's word for it; they research, question, and call out inconsistencies in real time. “One overstated sustainability or efficacy claim can unravel years of trust.” Bedi calls it the ‘litmus test for brand credibility,’ with the risk of being called a ‘fake’ conscious brand being high if the messaging comes off as performative.
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3 weeks ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Sohini Dey |Anannya Sarkar |Snigdha Ahuja |Darshita Goyal
Saurabh Maurya, designer and co-founder of the label, describes ‘Silent Guardians’ as a research on hidden water distribution systems rooted in the global scarcity of water crisis and the role of infrastructure in ensuring survival. “This collection invites us to reimagine our connection to water—not only as a natural resource but as a mediated experience shaped by the silent, enduring presence of infrastructure,” he says.
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3 weeks ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Sohini Dey |Shefalee Vasudev |Aditi Rao |Sanhati Banerjee
For the showcase, models walked down the lobby turned runway, showcasing a mix of Misra’s enduring signatures and new textile experiments. Linens, indispensable to brand Anavila, looked more lush when layered with zari, silk and organza. Metallics played leading roles, with models draped in liquid gold, silver and other iridescent hues that brought to mind her "Payanam" collection showcased last year in Chettinad.
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1 month ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Sohini Dey |Laila Tyabji |Shefalee Vasudev |Varun Rana
The crafts sector in Kashmir finds itself, once again, in need for a reboot as artisans struggle to make a living amid disrupted trade, connectivity and emotional upheavalTariq Ahmad Mir had been gearing up for a busy summer. Based in Budgam, located not far from Srinagar, Mir is a Sozani artist and founder of Special Hands of Kashmir, an artisan collective that has made a name for boosting livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
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1 month ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Unnati Saini |Sohini Dey |Snigdha Ahuja |Ektaa Malik
Designer Punit Balana also dived deep into his design universe in creating his store in Delhi, at Ambawatta Complex in Mehrauli. “While working on the design, the goal was clear. The moment someone enters the store, they should feel transported to Rajasthan,” says Balana. Its dusty pink interiors—an ode to the Pink City, Jaipur—act as an understated backdrop for the embellished garments.
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1 month ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Sohini Dey |Snigdha Ahuja |Shefalee Vasudev
Some of the evening’s best-dressed women also showed up in impeccable tailoring. Teyana Taylor served drama on the museum’s staircase in an outfit collaboratively created by Ruth E.Carter and Marc Jacobs. Rihanna, seemingly on a quest to turn high-profile events into pregnancy-reveal photo ops, also opted for custom Marc Jacobs. Both Zendaya and Doechii chose Louis Vuitton while Lauryn Hill dazzled in a butter yellow suit with an equally bright blue Hermes Kelly.
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2 months ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Snigdha Ahuja |Sohini Dey
The Flowers of Yves Saint LaurentSpring-boarding across summer means a change in nature’s mood. The colours are brighter, the perfumes, stronger and everything is turned up a notch, in a multitude of sensorial ways. It’s a good time then to explore the idea of florals in fashion, interpreted across many genres and categories. ‘The Flowers of Yves Saint Laurent’ is an exhibition that de-codes this bond, and has been on display since September 2024.
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2 months ago | 
thevoiceoffashion.com | Rishabh Batra |Sohini Dey
Victoria & Albert Museum’s ongoing London exhibition offers a visual walkthrough of the legacy jeweller CartierAn ongoing exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) showcases the French luxury jeweller and watchmaker Cartier’s legacy and its contribution to decorative art, design and craftsmanship. Titled ‘Cartier’ it features 350 objects including rare gemstones (some of which have been loaned from royalty), dazzling diamonds, archival timepieces and clocks.
