Hit hard by the shortage of skilled manpower, the Indian diamond processing industry has formed a unique model to overcome it. Under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce, the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has formed a separat ..

 Winter is definitely the season of experimenting with fashion and wardrobe choices.While we pay extra attention in pulling out the warmest of clothes from our closet to combat the chilling winter winds, we often seem to settle for mediocre opti ..

 They manage to come up with innovative collections season after season, yet these designers' personal style statements tend to consist of a basic uniform.And no prizes for guessing that the preferred colour palette is not vibrant hues as in ..

When Jimmy Choo, the legendary shoe-couturier, came to India in 2009, there was quite a flurry in the country's high society. After all, his creations are one of the most coveted items in every society sophisticate's wardrobe, and perhaps one ..

 First Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif's look inspired a fashion Barbie doll and now heartthrob Hrithik Roshan is likely to walk the ramp for Mattel Toys.Katrina had walked the ramp in 2009 for Barbie and Mattel has now roped in Hrithik as th ..

 International design darling Bibhu Mohapatra will present his Resort collection at Mumbai Fashion Week in March 2012.This New York-based Indian designer has dressed stars like Hilary Swank and Elizabeth Moss, and will come to India for his maid ..

The wedding season might be coming to a close soon but we don't want to pack up our sparkling beauties just yet! Archana Achal elaborates on two of the most beautiful styles of Indian jewellery that have lasted through years of marriage mania.Lit ..

Sanchita Ajjampur's collection on Day 2 of the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week was radiant and high on fun quotient. The showcased designs emitted a bohemian's carefree attitude while retaining sartorial sophistication.Designer's motive: Vit ..

 India Kids Fashion Week ( IKFW) is first of its kind to take off in India, writes Nimisha TiwariThe first edition of India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW), a stylish extravagance will be held in Mumbai on the 17th, 18th and 19th of January, 2012. Indi ..

 Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham says the quality of her designs can never be criticised because she refused to compromise with her creations.When the former Spice Girls star launched her first collection for her Victoria Beckham ..

 Designer Little Shilpa talks to Sanaya Chavda about her interaction with Lady Gaga and future projects.When pop icon Lady Gaga came to India, a number of prominent personalities lined up to meet her. However, accessory designer Shilpa Chavan, a ..

 The designer presented a line at the India Resort Fashion Week 2011 that's taking place in Goa.Designer Pria Kataaria Puri who is known for her ornate kaftans and dresses showcased her 'Persian Punk' collection at the India Resort F ..

DNA Correspondents many as 5,100 students took the entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Design (NIDOf the total, 752 students took the test at the LD College of Engineering.Registrar at the NID said the exam went smoothly and no incid ..

While the extraordinary designs and futuristic products of the auto giants got ample of attention at the Auto Expo 2012, the young students too managed to grab some eyeballs with their unique creations.With a 500cc Royal Enfield engine, a group of st ..

 Do you think Indians are fashion forward? Indian styles undoubtedly have a global appeal and have a huge fan following.People are quite aware of the international fashion trends and have a good sense of style. However, in terms of men's fas ..

Noted fashion designer Chandrakant Golani says that in Vadodara, focus in fashion has shifted from grace to glamourChandrakant Golani, a leading fashion designer from Vadodara, still fondly remembers doing his first show in the city in 1993, with the ..

The National Institute of Design (NID) concluded its entrance test called Design Aptitude Test  (DAT) on Sunday. The institute not only allowed students, who were earlier rejected, to appear in the test but also allotted extra time to students w ..

With an eye to help the handloom artisans in the south Indian State of Tamil Nadu to get acquainted with the changing market requirements and exercise a firm foothold in the field, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai, has und ..

If you love your six yards, are ready to experiment with it…no, really fly off the traditional sari grid, Sakhi quite gives you what you want. Regular “followers” of their saris, (apparently many are) have more good news because th ..

 Deepika Govind, one of India's most creative and daring designers, and a harbinger of textile innovation, has launched yet another first - The Eri Saree.Having worked on unique silks throughout her career, creating fabrics for the senses an ..