Dhaago Ki Sargam: The Designers Reimagining India’s Handloom Heritage India’s handloom traditions have long been woven into the country’s cultural identity, but their story continues to evolve through contemporary design. Marking National Handloom Day, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, presents Dhaago Ki Sargam …
Author Archives: Team retropoplifestyle
Luxury Rewritten Today
Couture Week 2026 revealed the new rules of Indian luxury. Couture is no longer just about the grand wedding day. It is about identity, self-expression, and creating moments that feel unforgettable. At Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, India’s leading designers moved beyond traditional glamour to present a new vision of luxury—one where craftsmanship met creativity, …
Beyond the Runway
Tarun Tahiliani Unveils Navaratna: A New Perspective on Couture Seema Dhawan Tarun Tahiliani transformed the historic grandeur of Bikaner House into the perfect backdrop for Navaratna, his latest couture offering unveiled during Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York. Moving beyond the conventional runway, the designer presented an intimate preview where …
The Artisans’ Legacy
Rohit Bal’s DASTKAR Celebrates the Artisans Behind Indian Couture’s Enduring Legacy With DASTKAR, Rohit Bal Couture placed the spotlight on the artisans whose skill, dedication, and artistic mastery have shaped the House’s identity for more than three decades. The collection paid tribute to the embroiderers, weavers, dyers, pattern makers, and karigars whose expertise continues to …
Luxury Travel Couture
Falguni Shane Peacock’s Le Grand Voyage Opens Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 With a Celebration of Travel and Craft At Taj Palace, New Delhi, Falguni Shane Peacock opened Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 with Le Grand Voyage, a collection inspired by the romance of travel, architecture, and the cultural stories discovered across continents. Known for their …
Crafting Divinity
Rahul Mishra Closes Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 with DEVI, Bringing Paris Haute Couture Home The closing evening of Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 saw Rahul Mishra and Divya Bhatt Mishra present DEVI, a couture presentation that moved beyond the traditional runway through live performance, music, and craftsmanship. By Seema Dhawan Fresh from unveiling DEVI …
An Ode to Hyderabad
Jayanti Reddy’s The Gilded Era Reimagines Hyderabad’s Heritage for Modern Couture Hyderabad has long shaped Jayanti Reddy’s creative vision, and for The Gilded Era, presented at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 in association with Nexxus New York, the designer turned once again to the city’s rich architectural heritage and regal past. The collection reflected her …
The Inner Journey
Dolly J’s BRĀHM Explores Transformation at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 Photography-Shazid Chauhan At Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York, Dolly J unveiled BRĀHM, a couture collection inspired by the Brahma Kamal—the rare Himalayan flower revered for symbolizing spiritual awakening and the transformation of the soul. Instead of translating the …
Stories In Bloom
Aisha Rao’s Priyasi Brings Stories of Love to Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 At Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York, Aisha Rao presented Priyasi—a couture collection that explored the many languages of love through a distinctly contemporary lens. Drawing from history, mythology, literature and cinema, the designer translated timeless emotions …
A New Chapter in Celebration
Arpita Mehta’s Ceremonial Brings Indian Textile Heritage Into Contemporary Couture Making her couture debut at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, Arpita Mehta stayed true to the design language she has spent years building, but this time it carried greater depth. The familiar mirror work remained, yet the collection leaned just as confidently on India’s textile …