Manish Malhotra

Hopelessly in love with the phulkari embroidery? Well, long before fashion weeks and designer labels, there was Phulkari. And trust me, it needed no dramatic runways and couture shows to be extraordinary. Phulkari, from the Punjabi "phul" (flower) and "kari" (work), translates simply to "flower work." But there is nothing simple about it. It is Punjab's most intimate art form: conceived by women, carried by women, and passed between generations. The same way gold jewellery or whispered prayers are passed with fierce and quiet devotion. Stitched Into History Some historians believe the style was popular as long ago as the 7th century, with a biography of Indian emperor Harshavardhana describing people "embroidering flowers and leaves on the cloth from the reverse side" — which preci...

Nupur Sanon got everybody talking about her wedding to Stebin Ben, and we are still gushing over her outfits. Dual tones, triple-layered dupattas with heavy zardozi, all in a shade of peach, unfamiliar in the world of pinks and red wedding couture. The highlight is that she isn't making a statement with her look or simply following trends; instead, she is creating her own. And the result of that, a wedding wardrobe with a personal touch, curated and deeply considered instead of being performative. Here is everything that is working with her styling and everything you can take from it. The Peach Effect Today, brides are using wedding attire to express their identity, rather than conforming to templated wedding formalities, and peach is a comfortable middle ground. Peach dresses ...

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