fashion industry

Pretty & plucky but not ‘plus size’ models

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...

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All dressed up & nowhere to go: Fashion in era of pandemic

All 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...

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The global consequence of fast fashion

The global consequence of fast fashion

January 8, 2020

As our need to consume more increases every day, the earth pays its price.

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Boom in modern retail sector jobs

Boom 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.

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Eco-friendly jeans may be the future of sustainable living

Eco-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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