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Jaipur, Rajasthan, India - Blenders Pride Fashion Tour shifted gears in Jaipur, transforming into an intersection of high fashion and motorsport. Pushing boundaries, the Jaipur edition explored motorsports-inspired design, glamourous performance wear, and high-octane fashion showcase, that marked 'Fashion's Next Move' - racing forward with speed and precision. In collaboration with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the showcase reimagined the runway into a high-speed circuit of style and ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Vijay Varma has expressed his angst over the recent Delhi blasts that shook the nation on November 10. An upset Vijay expressed his grave concern and condemned the entire incident. "It bleeds. When a city suffers, collectively the entire citizens' hearts bleed," said Vijay in a conversation with IANS. "We feel the pain of people who are suffering. This should not have happened and you feel helpless. At the same time, you want justice to happen, and we are all waiting for justic ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Woxsen University successfully concluded the third edition of the International Conference on Fashion as a Tool for Social Change (FTSC 2025) on 10-11 November 2025. Organised by the School of Arts & Design, the annual conference reinforced Woxsen's commitment to driving meaningful dialogue at the intersection of creativity, ethics, sustainability, and social impact. Building on the legacy of its 2023 and 2024 editions, FTSC 2025 explored the theme ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to social media to reveal how he and actor Anupam Kher have been offering emotional support to late actor Satish Shah's wife, Madhu, as she copes with his passing. The duo, who shared a close bond with Satish, have been standing by Madhu, helping her slowly return to her routine and regain strength after the loss. Taking to Instagram, Ashoke, on Friday, posted a video where he, Anupam could be seen singing a song with Madhu. In the ca ...Read More >
New Delhi: Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of First Nations Australians, the Australian High Commission, in collaboration with Kirrikin and the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), will present a landmark fashion showcase on 28 October. The showcase will feature the Indian debut of Kirrikin, an indigenous Australian fashion label founded by Amanda Healy, a Wonnarua woman and social enterprise leader. Capturing the essence of Australia and embodying the spirit and creativity of I ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, on 14th and 15th October, in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. MUHAMMAD B. S. JALLOW, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, together with Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp ...Read More >
One of Salman Khan's memorable ramp walks took place in 2018. Photo: Instagram It is not often that we see Salman Khan walk the ramp. But when he does, it surely turns into a showstopper moment. What On Monday, October 14, the Sikandar actor dished out absolute festive vibes at fashion designer Vikram Phadnis' 35th anniversary gala. The glittery night of sartorial presentations celebrated the theme of Vintage India, with 100 models showcasing the designer's breathtaking creations. The spotlig ...Read More >
NIF Global Unveils Next-Gen Designers at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCISource : Lakmé Fashion Week For its landmark 40th edition, NIF Global presents GenNext at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI opened the event with the remarkable debut collections of three promising GenNext designers. The showcase concluded to resounding applause at The Grand, New Delhi, offering the runway a refreshing influx of creativity and innovation. Celebrated as a launchpad for future trailblazers in Indian fa ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra has shared a heartwarming BTS picture from Paris featuring global star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. The picture posted by Manish Malhotra on his social media story has instantly become the talk of the town, offering fans a glimpse of the trio present at Paris Fashion Week. In the photo, Aishwarya, dressed in a stunning black outfit with embellished detailing on the sleeves, looked every bit ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a hall packed with audiences, mostly Gen-Z, Khadi walked on the ramp in its modern avatar at Re-Spin: The Khadi Edit, organised as part of UPITS 2025. Models showcased the diversity of Khadi in haute couture style, and each one of them won hearts and several rounds of applause. Some popular ones included chikankari and silk textures in modern dresses, capes, and even office wear. The show conveyed a clear message: Khadi is not just a heritage of the past, but also a strong foundation ...Read More >
A Manila-based production team will mount this year's edition of the Miss International pageant, a first for the beloved global beauty contest. "We're thrilled to announce that this year's Miss International Beauty Pageant 2025 and Miss International Japan 2026 will be brought to life with the creativity and expertise of Aika Events & Productions-our official events production partner!" the organizers said on social media. "Known for transforming ordinary gatherings into extraordinary celebrat ...Read More >
A recent controversy surrounding Italian luxury label Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India - a country whose rich artistic traditions have often suffered because of its inability to cash in on them. Prada got into trouble in June after its models walked the runway in Milan wearing a toe-braided sandal that looked like the Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather shoe made in India. The sandals are named after Kolhapur - a town in the western state of Mahara ...Read More >
Gadwal: The Assistant Director of the Handloom and Textile Department, Mr. Govindayya, has announced through a press release that applications are being invited from eligible handloom weavers in the district for enrollment in the Netannala Bharosa Scheme (Weavers' Assurance Scheme). Eligibility Criteria: Only handloom weavers who are actively engaged in their craft on a daily basis and have a Geo-tag Number are eligible. Applicants must be enrolled under the Thrift Fund Scheme (Pothupu Padhak ...Read More >
* Delhi government to host Vastra Katha event on August 6 for National Handloom Day * Event promotes GI-tagged handlooms and natural fabrics over fast fashion * 24 stalls will showcase rare textiles from over 20 states and union territories Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Delhi: Aiming to promote climate-conscious fashion and India's textile heritage, the Delhi government will organise a large-scale public event on August 6 to mark the National Handloom Day. The event, Vastra Katha, ...Read More >
Mumbai : Tesla's long awaited India debut finally took place with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating its showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-led car maker unveiled its Model Y compact all-electric SUV at its 'Experience Centre' in Bandra-Kurla Complex with the CM describing it as the "right city and the right state" for the launch."Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. In 2015, when I went to the US, I had my first ride in a Tesla, and then I thought we need such a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has planned to revive Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board by giving more exposure to the local handloom industry. This initiative will begin with a fashion show, Vastra Katha, in the city.Industries minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the govt had formed a comprehensive plan to revive the board, which was currently in bad shape. It is CM Rekha Gupta's vision to revive the board, he added. "To start with, Delhi will host a first-of-its-kind handloom day event for climat ...Read More >
Many netizens pointed out that Prada's new sandal resembles traditional Kolhapuri Indian slippers. (Image: Reuters) After receiving major backlash over its new footwear design, which several netizens claimed resembled a lot like the Kolhapuri slippers, Prada is now looking to collaborate with "artisanal footwear" makers in India in a partnership, it said on Friday. This comes two weeks after the Italian luxury group triggered a controversy by debuting ethnic sandals resembling 12th-century Ind ...Read More >
Mumbai/New Delhi: After sparking outrage in India for showcasing Kolhapuri-style "sandals" on the Milan runway, Italian luxury giant Prada is sending top executives to the footwear's hometown of Kolhapur. The two-day visit to Kolhapur, in Maharashtra, is expected to begin Tuesday and marks the brand's first formal outreach to Indian artisans. Mint has learned that the visiting team includes Daniele Contu, pattern making manager at Prada's footwear division, along with external consultants Andre ...Read More >
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14: Renowned architect and educator Thomas Abraham delivered the keynote address at D-Arc Build 2025, a national design and architecture exposition held in Bangalore during the final week of June. The three-day event brought together professionals, academics, and students for a series of exhibitions, panel discussions, and award presentations. IDeA World College, which Abraham founded, was the only academic institution invited to exhibit at the exp ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) David Beckham penned a lovely birthday wish for 'Daddy's Pretty Lady' Harper Beckham as she turned 14 years old on Thursday. The first picture of the post showed David planting a kiss on little Harper's adorable cheeks, after which was another picture from her childhood. He further dropped a goofy image of Harper, along with a still of her posing with a football. The post also included some more pictures of the former football player with her baby girl over th ...Read More >
Mumbai: Salman Khan isn't just one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood - he's a full-blown brand himself. Known for blockbuster movies, lavish lifestyle, and massive fan following, Salman lives the life of a king. But did you know he's also a serious player in the business world? We all know his famous Being Human brand, right? But that's just the beginning. Salman Khan owns or invests in multiple business ventures that span across fashion, fitness, entertainment, travel, and even tech. Lau ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan latest pictures from her beach vacation reminded fans of her Chhaliya Chhaliya song in Tashan. In the images, Kareena is seen stopping by the shoreline in a stunning beige and black monokini, which she paired with dark sunglasses. Learn to get candid on the beach from me baby, she captioned the post. As soon as she dropped the pictures of her toned body, fans, in no time, chimed in the comment section and posted heartfelt re ...Read More >
Mumbai: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against luxury fashion house Prada for allegedly appropriating Maharashtra's Kolhapuri chappal without authorisation. The petition, filed by six Pune-based lawyers, seeks compensation for Indian artisans and a public apology. The PIL contends that Prada's Spring/Summer collection includes 'toe ring sandals' that are "deceptively similar" to the Kolhapuri chappals. The sandals are reportedly priced at Rs1 lakh per ...Read More >
MUMBAI/MILAN, July 2 (Reuters) - Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada 'sandal scandal' in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a struggling craft. Sales are surging over the past week for the 'Kolhapuri' sandals that have garnered global attention after Prada sparked a controversy by showcasing similar designs in Milan, without initially crediting the footwear's orig ...Read More >
Mumbai: A public interest litigation filed in Bombay high court seeks reliefs against Italian luxury fashion label Prada after it showcased open-toe leather sandals at the recent Milan Fashion Week that are "deceptively similar" to the Kolhapuri chappal."The Kolhapuri chappal is the cultural symbol of Maharashtra and has special public sentiments attached to it. The act of copying and misrepresenting this craft in international markets effectively amounts to depriving local artisans of rightful ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) A PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of the Kolhapuri chappals, and sought compensation to be paid to Indian artisans for allegedly copying their design. Prada in its spring/summer collection showcased their 'toe-ring sandals', which the petition said are deceptively similar to the Kolhapur chappal. These sandals are priced at Rs 1 lakh per pair. "The Kolhapuri chappal is the cultural symbol of Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court demanding that the Italian fashion house Prada pay compensation to the Kolhapuri chappal artisans for allegedly copying their design in their latest unveiled summer collection. Kolhapuri Chappal is already protected as a Geographical Indication (GI) under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Also Read | 'I'm Engaged to My Best Friend': ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood powerhouse and global icon Deepika Padukone is making India proud yet again. The actress has officially been named one of the honourees for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026. The announcement was made via a livestream by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce from Ovation Hollywood on July 3. Joining an illustrious list of global entertainers, Deepika is now in the same league as Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, and Demi Moore -- ...Read More >
New Delhi, India -- When models sashayed down the ramp at Milan Fashion Week last week, Harish Kurade looked at them on his smartphone in awe, sitting in his village in southern Maharashtra state, more than 7,000km (4,350 miles) away.Models were showcasing a new line of open-toe leather sandals, designed by Prada, the iconic luxury fashion house. However, in India, the visuals raised a furore among artisans and politicians after the Italian giant failed to credit the ancient Maharashtra roots of ...Read More >
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