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RESILIENCE OF MALAYSIAN CULTURE & COUTURE

Posted on September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) commenced with an impressive lineup of regional and global fashion talents, setting the tone for a spectacular event. Malaysian designer duo Rizman Ruzaini opened the runway shows with their captivating ‘RIMBA’ collection, marking the brand’s 20th anniversary. Drawing inspiration from Southeast Asia’s ancient rainforests, the ‘RIMBA’ collection combined culture and couture, weaving elements of flora, fauna, and the resilience of the Malayan tiger into the designs….

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SENSUAL SCULPTURAL SILHOUETTES

Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Elie Saab Haute Couture | Fall/Winter 2025/26 | Haute Couture Week collection, titled “La Nouvelle Cour,” was presented at Paris Couture Week and drew inspiration from the lavish, playful style of Marie Antoinette and Sofia Coppola’s film “Marie Antoinette”. The collection features voluminous, sculpted silhouettes in a “macaron box” of pastel colors like pink, pistachio, and mint, with rich materials such as French lace and jacquards. The aesthetic combines 18th-century romance and volume with a…

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CHANEL HERITAGE & SOPHISTICATION

Posted on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The Chanel Fall/Winter 2025 Haute Couture Collection was a masterful tribute to the brand’s rich history and the visionary spirit of its founder, Coco Chanel. Set in the intimate surroundings of Chanel’s historic headquarters at 31 rue Cambon, the show paid homage to Coco Chanel’s early days as a milliner in the very same building, long before she became a renowned couturier. The Chanel Fall/Winter 2025 Haute Couture Collection was a masterful tribute to the…

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CLASSIC TALENT MODERN ADVENTURE

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Julian Klausner’s meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach to design are evident in his SS26 collection for Dries Van Noten. By expertly patchworking patterns and block colors together, Klausner breathes new life into classic pieces like relaxed shirts and shorts. The introduction of feminine construction techniques, such as the horizontal bust seam and peplum waist tabs, creates a unique and intentional silhouette that challenges traditional menswear norms. The knitted cycling shorts with an embellished…

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DIORS GRACEFUL LIAISONS

Posted on August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

“Monsieur Dior was in love with the era, as he was with British culture, of which echoes persist,” In 2025, Jonathan Anderson made history by becoming the first designer in 70 years to assume creative control over all of Dior’s fashion lines since the brand’s founder, Christian Dior. Anderson’s journey began when he was appointed head designer for Dior’s Men’s collections. Just two months later, in June 2025, he was promoted to the role of…

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KARMA AND KAMA OF LOUIS VUITTON

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

During the Paris Fashion Week, Louis Vuitton presented their Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 collection, designed by Pharrell Williams, at Place Georges-Pompidou. The collection showcased a strong Indian influence, particularly inspired by the traditional Indian game Snakes and Ladders. Notably, it included collaborations from the 2007 film “The Darjeeling Limited,” directed by Wes Anderson. In a spectacular display of creativity and grandeur, Louis Vuitton transformed the Centre Pompidou into a colossal, life-size Snakes and Ladders board for…

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LOVE FOR GODESSES & DIVAS

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

“We don’t simply fall in love, we become it” Indian fashion designer Rahul Mishra showcased his latest collection, “Becoming Love,” at the prestigious Paris Couture Week, held at the historic Collège des Bernardins in Paris. Drawing inspiration from Sufism and its articulation of the seven stages of love, Mishra’s designs invite the audience on an emotive journey through attraction, infatuation, surrender, reverence, devotion, obsession, and ultimately, death. Sufism’s influence is deeply ingrained in the collection’s…

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HOMAGE TO INDIAS TEXTILES HERITAGE

Posted on June 30, 2025April 13, 2026 by Girish Bajaj. GB

On April 1, 2025, the highly anticipated “Vivienne Westwood Fashion Show” was held in Bombay for the first time ever, in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra’s Department of Textiles. Set against the iconic backdrop of Mumbai’s Gateway of India, the event celebrated luxury, style, and the rich textile legacy that defines Indian culture, marking the beginning of a new fashion movement. Vivienne Westwood, renowned for its bold and timeless style, brought its unique aesthetic…

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MALIBU CELEBRATES THE GREATNESS OF FASHION DESIGNER SUE WONG WITH STUNNING RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION

Posted on June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 by Sara Kil

Introduction by Murray Rosen Iconic fashion designer Sue Wong, who has overcome all odds in her life to become a creative force, role model, and inspiration to all generations, is being celebrated for her esteemed body of work in a retrospective at the Malibu City Hall which illustrates the true beauty and timelessness of her designs over her legendary 50 year career in fashion. The opening of the retrospective on Sunday, May 18, 2025 was…

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Sue Wong’s Boundlessly Beautiful Birthday Bash:

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 by Faith Boutin and Murray Rosen

It happened again, another fabulous party by Sue Wong! What did you expect, dear readers, after all these years? Not only was this event a spectacular birthday party for the legendary designer but also a glorious celebration of her fashion installation at the Malibu City Hall. Indeed, it was a celebration to end all celebrations! This all took place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Wong’s Malibu estate, which she aptly refers to as Arthaus….

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