fashion industry
Pretty & plucky but not ‘plus size’ models
February 19, 2021
“What does it even mean when you say plus size? What is ‘plus’ here? Is there a ‘minus’ too? What is the neutral size model? Is there a need to use such terms,” asks 32-year-old Niharika Achalkar, a Delhi-based model and Instagram influencer. “People laughed at me t...
Read MoreAll dressed up & nowhere to go: Fashion in era of pandemic
August 3, 2020
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have changed the meaning of fashion. With changes in day to day lifestyle, clothing and makeup trends, fashion as a key tool for mental fitness is gaining popularity. “They say there’s nothing that a red lipstick can’t fix. It has never...
Read MoreThe global consequence of fast fashion
January 8, 2020
As our need to consume more increases every day, the earth pays its price.
Read MoreBoom in modern retail sector jobs
April 16, 2019
As organised retail continues to expand rapidly in India, the sector is set to create thousands of jobs all over the country in the next few years. A good foundation and training is a must to grow in this space.
Read MoreEco-friendly jeans may be the future of sustainable living
December 15, 2018
Denim jeans – whether ripped, straight, flared, vintage or raw – is one of the most adorned garment, but little does anyone know that from its fibre to wardrobe life, the good ol' jeans has a considerable ecological footprint.
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