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Lifestyle & Features Journalist.
Stories at the intersection of culture, fine arts and commerce.
Multimedia reads on business of fashion, films, crafts, featuring global voices.
Also, my travelogues and tryst with people from far off lands.


The silent battle of sustainable fashion against fast fashion
In a world of instant gratification, many turn to the likes of synthetic polyester, acrylic, nylon and viscose to name a few as the cheaper alternatives but these come at the cost of the environment’s health. Reading time: 5 minutes Eco-conscious fashion is on the rise. With the rising impact of textile production over climate, industry experts from Mumbai are coming up with sustainable fashion brands to negate the hazards of fast fashion. Fast fashion brands like Zara and
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In talks with the man behind Emily’s most talked-about hair moments
Mike Desir, the French hairstylist reveals how Emily’s hairstyle draws references from the 50s and 60s to depict the changes in her character arc. Reading time: 4 minutes Lily Collins in her element If you have seen the latest season of Netflix’s Emily in Paris, you would have noticed the appearance of soft bangs donned by Emily as she finds creative solutions in the grand city of fashion. The shift in her character is visible as the ex-Chicago marketing executive, takes long
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Is vegan leather equally evil?
With a plant-forward approach, veganised products are significantly reducing the harm done to animals, otheriwse rampant, in the fashion industry. On the contrary, who is accountable for the ecological cost of vegan products? We examine. Reading time: 5 minutes | Published link High-end fashion houses are investing in next-gen vegan leathers, particularly bio-engineered options like mycelium, to balance innovation with ethical responsibility. In the realm of fashion, trends c
Jan 16
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