We all draw inspiration from what’s around us. But few can capture the essence of a nation. Cristóbal Balenciaga is a name synonymous with perfection and elegance. Digging behind the vivid imagery of his beautiful mind, Kuhu Kochar finds Spain marching right through it.

If you are a fashion-conscious parent, there are ways to make your child look as fashionable as you are. High-end fashion labels have their own unique spinoffs for kids. And as Arathi Menon finds out, well-heeled parents are spoilt for choice.

Designer Rahul Mishra is reviving Ikat art from the Pochampally district of Andhra Pradesh in his new fashion collection.

The Nehru jacket, popularized by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is making a political fashion statement across the globe.

He swayed the wave of contemporary Indian fashion. His proclivity and love towards visual arts urged him to capture the eternal beauty of his country in his designs.

Tanisha Mohan is at her charismatic best playing the perfect mother, wife and fashionista. She talks to Priyanka Chakrabarti about her journey.

It was case of acute sensory overload for guests at Chanel’s “Metiers d’art” show here Dec. 6 as they witnessed a spectacle of sophisticated takes on Indian staples smothered in accessories complimented by endless dinner tables heaped with a banquet fit for a Maharaja.

When it comes to bridal couturiers, Tarun Tahiliani needs no introduction. His fine artisan techniques bring out the beauty of our Indian heritage. In a conversation with the man himself, Riddhima Nagpal uncovers his inspirations.

Naeem Khan could have outfitted an entire slate of Oscar nominees with his offerings Sept. 15 at New York Fashion week, a glamorous array of sequined, beaded and ruffled gowns with a stylistic focus on Spain.

Waris Ahluwalia, the chicest Sikh in the New York City, illustrates this classic saying to the grandiose level. The man about the town is one of the most favoured at New York’s social parties.