Capital welcomes Design One 2016
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Design One 2016, a two-day exhibition with a specially curated list of designers exhibiting their work, will be held here on March 3. It is to be held on the…
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How you react to stress decides your overall health
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) How you perceive and react to stressful events in life is more important to your health than how frequently you encounter stress, says a study. According to the researchers, the…
Would love to see more colours at Oscars: Designer Rachel Zoe
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Fashion designer Rachel Zoe wants people to wear more splashes of colour when they grace this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. The 44-year-old designer believes fashion choices are becoming a bit too…
Panasonic India unveils latest personal care devices
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Panasonic India has unveiled its new array of personal care and grooming products for women, which, says the company, are especially designed for luxury at home and even for women…
I like designers who work with heritage: Maneka Gandhi
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) It’s not just her role as union Minister for Women and Child Development that keeps Maneka Gandhi busy. A lover of art and craft, she says she has a soft…
Claudia Schiffer plans her red carpet looks with photos
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Supermodel Claudia Schiffer prefers to be thoroughly prepared for big events, and so she takes photographs of her planned red carpet outfits to avoid forgetting anything. The German ensures she has…
Robert Pattinson named new face of Dior menswear
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson is the new face of Dior menswear, marking the first time a celebrity has ever stepped into the role. In a campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld, Pattinson is…
We aim to work on International formats: Designer duo Lecoanet Hemant
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Indo-French brand Lecoanet Hemant has clocked 35 years and have impressed fashionistas with their uber luxe designs. Brand spokesperson Hemant Sagar says that they always try to work on international…
Are hookup websites helping spread HIV?
AIDS New York, Feb 27 (IANS) A large number of newly HIV diagnosed men in the US believe that they contracted the infection from a partner they met online, new research has found. More than…
Older adults more positive about feelings
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Adults above 60 have more positive response about feelings such as serenity, sadness and loneliness than young adults, a study has found. The researchers found that older adults perceive emotion…
Obese? You may become more forgetful
London, Feb 27 (IANS) If you are obese, you are at risk of physical and psychological health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, depression and anxiety. But, your high body mass index (BMI) is also…
Vision impairment of over 100 million people correctable: Study
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Nearly 108 million people in the world – one out of every 90 of the world population — are suffering from correctable vision impairment, a global study has estimated. Uncorrected…
Benarasi weaves are getting their recognition: Designer Suket Dhir
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The timeless and classic weaves of Benaras are getting their due and recognition nowadays with several established designers incorporating the craft on the fashion runways, says designer Suket Dhir, who…
Benarasi weaves are getting their recognition: Designer Suket Dhir
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The timeless and classic weaves of Benaras are getting their due and recognition nowadays with several established designers incorporating the craft on the fashion runways, says designer Suket Dhir, who…
An evening with Madhu Jain’s Uzbek-inspired line
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Ace designer Madhu Jain, who completes 29 years in the world of fashion, hosted an evening to introduced her spring-summer collection that revolves around the world of Ikat from different…
Hanut Singh goes ‘timeless’ with new collection
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed Indian jewellery designer Hanut Singh, who has clients like Beyoncé Knowles, Madonna and Christian Louboutin, says his latest collection ‘Future of the Future’ spreads the message that jewels are…
Italian PM opens Milan fashion week
Milan, Feb 25 (IANS) Milan’s womenswear fashion week started here with Matteo Renzi becoming the first Italian prime minister to inaugurate the event. It is strange that I am the first prime minister to open…
Madhu Jain retrospective celebrates her 29 years in fashion
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Craft revivalist and textile conservationist Madhu Jain, who is known for promoting indigenous forms of textile weaving and design, completes 29 years in the fashion industry and will celebrate the…
24 new male models to walk the runway at AIFW Autumn-Winter 2016
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) As many as 24 new male models will be seen walking the ramp at the 27th edition of the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016. The Fashion Design Council…
Five ways to get back your bridal glow
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Long hours of festivities, erratic schedules, food binges and loads of heavy make-up — all this can take a toll on the brides skin. From sticking to the right food,…