How Kala Ghoda Went From Being A Deadbeat Location To Fashion’s Most Desirable Address
Both stalwarts and upcoming designers are setting up shop in the heritage locale. Read More
Shweta Shiware
Shweta began writing on fashion when it wasn’t quite the opium of urban India. With a master's degree from London’s Central Saint Martins, she has previously worked as Fashion Features Editor with Grazia India, and authored a coffee table book titled Aharya, tracking the aesthetic attire at the Kumbh Mahaparv. Shweta is currently enjoying the liberating space of freelance writing with beloved long black by her side.
Are Indian Fashion Bloggers The New Sartorial Influencers?
Fashion bloggers are now appearing on magazine covers too. Shweta Shiware delves into the trend. Read More
Remembering Celebrated Architect, Dame Zaha Hadid, On Her First Death Anniversary
On the first death anniversary of Zaha Hadid, Shweta Shiware talks to Indian designers about what her designs meant to them. Read More
Is Instagram Replacing The Job Of Fashion Magazines For Couture Labels?
High fashion labels like Sabyasachi and Nicobar are shifting focus from the runways to their Instagram audiences. Shweta Shiware explores why. Read More
Why This Design Store Collaboration Between India & Sri Lanka Matters
Shweta Shiware chats with Maithili Ahluwalia of Bungalow 8 and Annika Fernando of PR, Sri Lanka about the cross-border design collab. Read More
10 Things We Learned from Amazon India Fashion Week
The recently concluded AIFW AW 2017 gave us a lot to mull over in terms of new trends. Shweta Shiware breaks them down. Read More
Can Your T-Shirt Make You A Feminist?
Slogan activism is cool again, with Dior and Gaurav Gupta taking it to the ramp, but can that really bring about a change in the way women are treated? Shweta… Read More
Is The Indian Fashion Industry Facing The Handloom Hangover?
As stalwart Indian fashion designers go back to basics with indigenous textiles, are they overdoing it? Shweta Shiware delves deeper. Read More
#LFW2017: Anita Dongre’s Dreamy Collection and Dreamier Set Closed The Season
Bandra Fort was transformed into a surreal garden for the closing show of LFW 2017. Read More
#LFW2017: Mughal Influences Defined Tarun Tahiliani’s Showcase On Day 4
A round-up of LFW Day 4's most ethereal collections. Read More
#LFW2017: Real Women Took The Runway By Storm On Day 3
Day 3 of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2017 saw B-Town celebs like Vaani Kapoor and Bipasha Basu as showstoppers. Read More
#LFW2017: Sustainable Menswear Led The Sartorial Way On Day 2
Upcycled materials, indigenous fabrics, and anti-fit silhouettes encapsulated Day 2 of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 2017. Read More
#LFW2017: Amit Aggarwal’s Upcycled Sarees Stole The Spotlight On Day 1
AM.IT surprised with his stunning closing collection, & Gen Next celebrated indigenous drapes and fabrics on Day 1 of #LFW2017. Read More