Via Elle Decor
A little bit of history
January 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
From the Archaeological Survey of India Collections, an old studio portrait of five women wearing jewelry. The two girls standing in the back are wearing the jeweled head-dress traditionally worn at south Indian wedding ceremonies or at ‘rites of passage’ ceremonies performed when a girl reaches puberty.
Source: British Library; Madras, India c. 1870s.
Bollywood bling
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ah, the tough choices life brings….I’ll take all four of these breathtakingly beautiful estate sparklies please!
image 1: Pair of Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pendant Earclips
image 2: Pair of Gold, Ruby, Emerald, Biwa Pearl and Glass Bead Pendant Earclips
image 3: Kundan Crystal & Tourmaline Drop Earrings
image 4: Ruby, diamond & yellow gold earrings from David Webb
Old world charm
January 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Inspired by the majestic Basilica de san Vitale in Italy, couturier Suneet Varma’s collection The Coronation casts an easy spell of opulence!
The show was styled as an interpretation of the royal court, complete with the queen in red and models sitting huddled around her in the middle of a circular stage. LOVE this visual feast of blush colors in silk organza, chantilly lace with rich gold and silver appliqué, elaborate ruffled sleeves, and feathered headgear..
The art of Valaya
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
India’s ace couturier JJ Valaya’s photography collection Decoded Paradox presents a visual story of Delhi, a metropolis that thrives on its glorious heritage. Absolutely stunning shots that marry the consistency of the obvious with the excitement of the unexpected, me thinks!
All images via Art of Valaya.
Mama’s girls
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hello! India magazine commemorates 25 years of couture by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla with these bollywood icons and their daughters.
Left: Jaya Bachchan with Shweta Nanda
Center: Dimple Kapadia with Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna
Right: Amrita Singh with Sara Ali Khan
