Manish Mishra

Indian wedding couture has long been synonymous with the lehenga-choli; the latest bridal trend now challenging that formula with a sharper proposition: the statement jacket. From cropped embellished blazers to longline cocktail coats and sherwani-inspired silhouettes, designers are layering tailoring over saris, lehengas and sharara pants, bringing structure to otherwise fluid silhouettes. At India Couture Week, Roseroom Couture by Isha Jajodia, JJ Valaya, Jayanti Reddy, and Arpita Mehta showcased statement jackets styled with saris, lehenga skirts and bralettes.

From oversized buckles and cummerbunds to triple-belt styling, designers are giving the humble accessory a new role in shaping an outfit

Cummerbunds never really went out of style but this season, they've had a stronger inning with actors sporting them with elan on the red carpet. Recently, Ibrahim Ali Khan showed up in a sheen-inducing cummerbund tuxedo look by Rimzim Dadu. Ahaan Panday's glossy sash worn with an open collar dress shirt and trousers come to mind. Cut to the recently concluded fashion weeks and Spring Summer 27 collections resurrect this accessory with clever updates.

Returning after an eight-year hiatus, designer Nimish Shah's new menswear line is about dressing for yourself, not making a statement

We're in the festive season - it's time to upgrade your perfume shelf with the season's latest olfactory elixirs. Sensually charged and ideal for evenings, these potions are likely to keep you smelling incredible as you hop card parties and family dinners. The arrival of festivities in India also marks the onset of autumn - there's a pleasant nip in the air, days become short and nights are meant to be celebrated. Hence, it's crucial to embrace a scent which complements one's personal style and lasts longer.

Shirtless suits are red carpet's newest flex, seen on the likes of Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, Barry Keoghan and Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. Over the years, the sartorial rules have loosened up and men – both millennial and Gen Z are okay serving some rizz minus a tuxedo shirt or a mesh vest under their dinner jacket. The recently concluded New York Fashion Week sent out some remarkable shirtless suiting looks seen at Coach, Cult Gaia and Christian Siriano.

From glam leisure and statement fringes to corseted silhouettes and tech-led fabrics, the recently-concluded Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI edition explored new ways to combine craft, innovation, and contemporary dressing

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The designer on her new elevated prêt line, the evolution of her signature prints and the challenges of building a brand for a global audience

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Known for her resort chic and statement-making prints, designer Payal Singhal has built a distinctive design vocabulary over a career spanning more than 27 years.