India is growing and so is Indian cinema. The borders are spreading and we are in an era of welcoming multi-cultural talent with arms wide open. Ann Mitchai, a popular singer from Thailand made her debut in Bollywood with Ishq Actually alongside Rajeev Khandelwal. She has also sung two songs for the movie. We wonder…
Category: Interviews
Rendezvous with Shibani Kashyap
When you walk into Shibani Kashyap’s abode, you instantly know that you have entered an artiste’s den. In a dimly lit room with Jazz music playing in the background and a guitar propped up next to the couch, we got chatty with the girl with a golden voice and came back with an exclusive video of…
In Conversation With Amrit Rai
We continue with our Monday series of ‘Women in the Spotlight’ after an insightful conversation with Adornologist Varuna D Jani last week. Today we introduce you to a woman with humble beginnings, no fancy degrees and a family to manage. We knew her as the publisher of a reputed fashion magazine Elle and now she has recently…
Tête-à-Tête with Varuna D Jani
We introduce to you a new series of Women In The Spotlight every Monday in our interview section. This week we bring to you the elegant, charming and sensational Adornologist Varuna D Jani. Varuna shares with our correspondent Payal Hindocha her insights on identifying jewelry that best suit you, common mistakes and future trends. Read on… FMW: When we say Adornologist, what…
A Whiff Of Fresh Air Amidst The Scorching Heat!
While the subcontinent is blazing up in the heat, the capital experienced a whiff of fresh air, amidst the scorching afternoon at the Swiss Embassy, New Delhi, through Charu Parashar’s innovative and eccentric spa line for the The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. The occasion was the unveiling of spa wear collection by designer Charu Parashar, for…
Style Talk With Designer Siddharth Tylter
If the black dress Shraddha Kapoor wore on the premiere of Aashiqui 2 caught your fancy, then you have us on board too. The beautifully embellished dress intrigued us so much that we decided to catch up with the man behind the work. Designer Siddharth Tytler launched his own label sometime in 2006. Since then, he has come a…
Exclusive Interview With Neha Dhupia
RED FOR BRIDAL IS SO OVERATED: Neha Dhupia While the India International Jewellery Week’13 saw number of Bollywood Divas walk the ramp for various designers, we caught up with actress Neha Dhupia, who walked the ramp for Gitanjali Jewels. In conversation with our correspondent Isha Gupta, she shared her own idea of a perfect bridal wear and the projects she is…
Tete-a-Tete with Namrata Joshipura
By: Payal Hindocha Namrata Joshipura has made her mark on the fashion scenario with her global aesthetics and designs that transcend geographies, age, religion and point of view. Now the feisty designer will set the ramp ablaze at Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2013 Grand Finale. In a tete-a-tete, she tells us all about drawing inspiration from the…
Celebrity Hairstylist Asgar Boo Chats With FMW
By: Roshni Raj From bad hair days to feeling like a rockstar, pulling off the bangs like a diva and working that centre parting with ease, he styled and tipped one of the biggest names and the most gorgeous faces worldwide. Remarkable hairstylist Asgar Boo has worked his magic on global stars such as Cindy…
In Conversation With The Moulin Rouge Troupe
By: Sourendra Kumar Das The very name of Moulin Rouge exudes French elegance. From its inception in 1889, it has evolved in many ways and entertains people world over. Recently, Accour and AirFrance brought the Moulin Rouge troupe — Shaune Collard, Nora Mogalle, Natalie Sims, Popov Sergii and Sheherbak Nikolay — to Mumbai. In conversation…
Brandon Sun @ New York Fashion Week SS13
By: Elizabeth Entin from Runway Passport Brandon Sun began his fashion career after graduating from Parsons School of Design where he was honored with the coveted “Designer of the Year” title and the Gold Thimble. He won the National Scholarship from both the CFDA and the YMA and held internships with Jeffrey Chow and Calvin Klein….
Tete-a-tete with Fern Mallis
By: Team FMW Fern Mallis, president of Fern Mallis LLC., that deals with international and domestic fashion, lifestyle and design companies on branding, image, and creative business strategies. She is widely credited as the creator of ‘Fashion Weeks’ in New York City (in 1993) under the auspices of the Council of Fashion Designers of America…