India | the CITIZENS of FASHION

Natalia Vodianova for La Legende de Shalimar by Guerlain

” The Legend of Shalimar ” by Bruno Aveillan featuring Natalia Vodianova

September 1, 2013 by The CoF

Once upon a time in India, the love story between a Mughal emperor and his beloved wife… In the 17th century troubadours immortalized on their sitars the love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. A true story became legend, exalted and magnified . This powerful emperor, cultivated in the secret of his heart , an indescribable passion for his divine wife . To protect their love, Mumtaz lived in a palace away from the bustle and chaos of the world, […]

Categories: Beauty, Fashion, Video • Tags: Bruno Aveillan, Fragrance, Guerlain, India, Mumtaz Mahal, Natalia Vodianova, Shah Jahan, Shalimar, Taj Mahal

Adorning The Body

April 19, 2013 by The CoF

Egyptians, men and women, both rich and poor wore forms of jewelry. It served decorative, religious, and magical purposes. Some were worn as amulets, or charms, believed to help the wearer in the afterlife. Gold, semi-precious stone, and even colored glass were common.They weren’t the only ones. You may encounter the art of body adornment in other antique cultures like greeks ,chinese ,mongolians ,japanese and aztecs. In some tribes in Africa body adorning has still religious and magical purposes. Fashion […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Art, culture, India, Jewelry, Nitya Arora, Outhouse, Women

Vogue India : Rising Star

April 4, 2013 by The CoF

Vogue India April 2013 issue : model : Esha Gupta Photographer : Nat Prakobsantisuk Styling : Anaita Shroff Adajania

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Anaita Shroff Adajania, Bollywood, editorial, Esha Gupta, India, Nat Prakobsantisuk, Photography, Vogue India

French Revue de Modes : India Song

April 4, 2013 by The CoF

French Revue de Modes #22 s/s 2013 issue: Photographer: Signe Vilstrup Model: Gertrud Hegelun Styling: Dorothea Gundtoft Hair: Mette Thorsgaard Make up: Anne Staunsager

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Dorothea Gundtoft, editorial, French Revue De Modes, Gertrud Hegelun, India, Models, Photography, Signe Vilstrup

Harper’s Bazaar India : The New New Look

April 3, 2013 by The CoF

Harper’s Bazaar India April 2013 issue : Model: Shanina Shaik Photographer: Pascal Chevallier Stylist: Carol Singh Hair: Leila-A Make-Up: Christina Lutz

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Carol Singh, editorial, Harper's Bazaar, India, Models, Pascal Chevallier, Photography, Shanina Shaik

Christian Louboutin : Tattoos To Mesure

February 15, 2013 by The CoF

For all the Louboutin’s fans here it is the new service provide by the famous brand which gives you the possibility to create your own and unique pair of Louboutins! The style, fabrication, and color are totally your pick! All you need to do is select a desired embroidery technique from three engaging options, all of which are forwarded to the Louboutin Studio in Paris where the tattoo gets designed to custom-fit the shoe; soon after it’s sent to Italy […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Christian Louboutin, India, Italy, LONDON, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, shoes, Tattoo

Mario Salvucci – Incredible Creatures

February 1, 2013 by The CoF

Searching the internet for more information on the multi-talented artist Marion Salvucci I found this piece on Vogue Italia, where Mario himself narrates in short his love for “incredible creatures” of nature, the iconic Diane Pernet and art: ” It is equally easy for him to design a lamp or a pair of earrings, shifting from macro to micro proportions. A life spent between the dazzling lights of New York and the silence surrounding the Umbrian countryside, multi-talented creative artist Mario Salvucci loves […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Diane Pernet, India, Jewellery, Mario Salvucci, Neiman Marcus, New York, Vogue Italia

World’s First Pure Gold Shirt Worth $22,500

January 16, 2013 by The CoF

India’s very own Midas, Datta Phuge, in a rather misguided attempt at impressing the ladies, has commissioned a shirt made entirely of gold. The shirt took 15 goldsmiths a total of two weeks to construct, and comes complete with matching cuffs, a belt and a set of rings. The goldsmiths worked 16 hours a day on this gaudy creation that cost a total of $22,400. Phuge, aged 32 said, “I know I am not the best looking man in the world […]

Categories: News • Tags: clothing, Datta Phuge, gold shirt, India, Phuge, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Shirt, style, Swarovski

Street Style:India

November 23, 2012 by The CoF

Clothing in India varies from region to region depending on the ethnicity, geography, climate and cultural traditions of the people of that region. Historically, men and women’s clothing has evolved from simple Langotas and loincloths to cover the body to elaborate costumes not only used in daily wear but also on festive occasions as well as rituals and dance performances. In urban areas, western clothing is common and uniformly worn by people of all strata. India also has a great diversity in terms of weaves, fibers, colors and material […]

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