Fashion

Fashion for the Effortlessly Chic Traveller

Breaking the monotony of bright colours on the ramp with a collection that played with tone on tone is designer Raj Shroff. His collection is inspired from his friends and an understanding of what people really like to dress in. His silhouettes are clean with intricate and detailed work. Raj keeps his silhouettes simple making [...]

Dec 22, 2013

From the Deep Blue Sea

A subtle colour palette of pastel shades of creams, beiges form the colour scheme of ParasÂ and Shalini’s spring summer collection.Â Contrasting accessories make a bold statement. The silhouettes move from flowy gowns to fitted dresses and accentuating pants. Coral inspired embroideries and sexily crafted backs added an interesting element. The duos’ play with transparency accentuates [...]

Dec 21, 2013

Grand Palais hosts funfair to Parians' delight

A colorful funfair takes over the historic 'Grand Palais' in Paris, with families enjoying a ferris wheel and rollercoasters ahead of Christmas. Duration: 00:57

Dec 21, 2013

Futuristic Experiments with Falguni and Shane Peacock

Designers Falguni and Shane Peacock take the futuristic way with the latest collection showcase at the Pune Fashion Week. The duo plays with a host of silhouettes that move from leotards to dresses and printed pants. Their print story also evolves from the traditional floral taking a futuristic turn. Gurpreet speaks with the designer duo [...]

Dec 20, 2013

US Capitol dome restoration prepares for next phase

As a massive Capitol dome restoration project gets underway, the lead architect said Thursday that some 1,300 cracks and broken or missing pieces have to be repaired. Duration: 0:55

Dec 20, 2013

Classical monsters that inspire Hollywood in Rome show

Griffins, sirens and minotaurs went on display in Rome on Thursday for an exhibition on monsters of antiquity with Hollywood special effects experts still inspired by the classical creatures acting as consultants. Duration: 00:53

Dec 20, 2013

Cameron, Kenny tour WWI sites, deepening Anglo-Irish ties

British Prime Minister Cameron and his Irish counterpart Kenny toured World War I sites in Belgium on Thursday, deepening ties in remembrance of Irish soldiers who fought alongside Britons at the height of the Dublin insurrection. Duration: 00:41

Dec 20, 2013

Dissecting Fashion With Shweta Kapur

Style gets a new definition withÂ ShwetaÂ Kapur’s new collection.Â Limited use of colours in easy fabrics add an interesting dimension in contrast to the bright colours that we see.Â ShwetaÂ adds details like crisscross knots, bold zippers and textures to add some funk to the young yet elegant outfits.The collection is a combination of separates of jackets, crop [...]

Dec 19, 2013

Christie's aims to boost Indian market with Mumbai auction

Christie's hopes to help revive the Indian art scene this week with its first auction in the country with 83 lots going under the hammer on Thursday.

Dec 18, 2013

Government finances graffiti projects in Colombian capital

The Colombian government is issuing scholarships for graffiti artists to create murals in the capital city of Bogota. Duration: 02:03

Dec 18, 2013

Filipina crowned Miss International in Japan

A Philippine beauty queen has been crowned Miss International in a pageant marred by allegations of intimidation that kept her predecessor away -- pledging to use her title to help victims of the country's devastating typhoon. Duration: 01:02

Dec 18, 2013

Colour Love from Rajasthan

Bright colours ruled the runway for designerÂ Swati’s collection. Kurtis styled with palazzos and pencil cut pants were layered with an interesting print story. Traditional skirts, kurtis and sarees progressed into dresses interestingly layered with capes. Swati takes inspiration from paintings and translates them into interesting print silhouettes through her signature Shibori dying. Gurpreet speaks with [...]

Dec 18, 2013