Nothing shines out more than a bride in her most natural state.
Masaba Gupta
Fabrics such as raw silk, velvet, shimmer, satin and georgette work well for the wedding season.
Know your worth and please don't invest in toxic people or relationships, because any bond that requires servicing is not worth your time.
We are now welcoming a world where fashion is not bogged down by binary gender norms. The trend is moving beyond symbolizing its wearers' identity or gender. It's now being accepted by the mainstream as more of a look, both on the catwalk and the high street.
There were boys in my class who would stick pencils in my curls, and say 'oh it's like a cushion' and laugh at me. Even my body type was very different from the other girls in my school. So I grew up thinking that I don't look good enough.
I used to have a Milton steel water bottle that I would wield like a hammer, almost! My answer to all my bullies was to take out my bottle and hit them.
Men aren't really conscious about what they wear. They are more interested in the fit and comfort and they don't want to wear anything that's too outlandish, so I think it will take me some time to start a menswear line.
At the end of the day, the real goal of fashion is to create clothes that make you feel as comfortable as possible, inside and out - no matter what your gender.
If someone would tease me about my hair, I would laugh... if someone called me black, I would laugh. I just took things in my stride. I was never made a victim.
I agree the SS 2014 collection from my own line comprising knee pads and polka dots didn't feel too good but I'm proud of the fact that it was original.
You wear your jewelry, don't let it wear you.
I think Bengali women have the most eclectic sense of dressing.
Embrace your vulnerability and celebrate your flaws; it will let you appreciate the world around you and make you more compassionate.
According to me, the key is 'less is more.' For instance, if the print is the star of your outfit, don't accessorize too much. And if you have a gorgeous piece of jewellery, allow it to shine through.
Very little thought goes into making this stuff I make. It is on impulse. I think of colors all day and suddenly if I think of ice blue, I wonder if red or yellow will go with it.
I want to set an example and say that you don't need to wear a certain color, a certain type of maang tika; your hair doesn't have to look a particular way.
I do want to do a strong bridal line.
Tribal designs are a part of my heritage. It boils down to the influences from my father, Viv Richards' side.
Combine leather pants or leggings with an oversized sweater or turtleneck and sneakers for a super-chic look. However, remember to keep the colors subtle.
Normcore doesn't equal wearing the first pair of jeans and T-shirt from your wardrobe. Behind dressing easy, lies a precise selection.
Every time I attempt something feminine, I can't resist adding Amazon-inspired designs.
Weight-gain brings with it a number of health issues, but at some point you just realise that you want to live longer, eat healthier. You don't want to be out of breath when you climb a flight of stairs.
Mine was the most usual upbringing, I swear! I knew a girl who could only wear full-sleeved clothes. They had weird restrictions. My life was great.
For women looking to dress up on a budget, a jacket is a good investment.
I think the evolution of Arya Stark's character has been incredible.
My job as a designer is done when my clothes inspire freedom in Muslim women to adopt fashion the way they desire.
Anxiety is a trap; it's not a trend to be followed. It's not supposed to be cool, it's meant to be fixed.
I'm a huge fan of Netflix and its storytelling and couldn't be more excited to make my debut with such a strong creative partner.
When I made my debut, I remember bridalwear being the only thing you ever showed at a runway presentation.
Tennis has so much glamour.
As with any outfit, the primary elements of normcore are fit, color, and texture, all of which must match both normcore's loose silhouette, and at the same time, suit your body. Above all else, it's about comfort. So if it doesn't look effortless and easy, it's not normcore.
Pair kurtas with cigarette pants, formal pants or palazzos for a more relaxed yet classy look.
I am young, and that reflects in my designs. I can't pretend to be 40.
I was born in the Eighties, and at that time the idea of having a mixed-race child wasn't welcome. Then I was also an unusual mix nobody was used to seeing. So people weren't very accepting of me in the beginning, but later that changed.
Everyone has a perception if you are divorced. I got so busy with work that I didn't even have the time to realize what was happening in my personal life. I had my own way of dealing with it.
It's hard to tell if fashion will hold on to its 'exclusive' attitude, or change completely. Only time and Instagram will tell.
I wanted to be a musician and studied vocals in London for a year and then I gave it up.
I played professional tennis for about six years and I played football and handball in school as well.
My body structure ensures that if I do not watch what I eat, my weight tends to spiral crazily out of control.
As a kid I had major issues with my skin, so I never experimented much with beauty.
Can we first take care of our 'brown lives matter' in India and then worry about the U.S.? I find it bizarre that racism that is done so far away from home it is creating such an uproar. Look at the kind of racism people who are dark skinned in our country have to face.
When I was growing up, I always saw brides around me under tremendous stress. The pressure to dress a certain way, wear a certain amount of jewelry and make-up... I saw how uncomfortable it was. So I decided that, if I do get married, I'll be someone who puts comfort first, and then looks at her options for cut, color, embroidery or jewelry.
Once upon a time, fashion was complex, and ostentatious was considered better.
Designer labels, throughout the history of fashion, have maintained an air of exclusivity around themselves. Call it hype, criticize it if you will. But fashion has used this 'exclusive' tag to make itself coveted.
You know, all these fancy, detailed diets work only if you are sitting at home doing nothing. If you are working, where is the time to whip up food again and again?
In India we have hundreds of skin tones and don't we need to show that?
Fashion is one industry that can really change things around for young boys and girls and make them feel like they are not left out. It can send a message that one doesn't have to look a certain way to be considered more beautiful or fashionable.
I grew up thinking I was inferior to white-skinned people. And as a child if you are conditioned like this, it becomes a part of your upbringing that you believe that probably because I look like this, I won't get anywhere in life.
I have changed drastically because I allow myself to not just grieve and feel down.
Athleisure is a cool concept and something I have always wanted to work with.
