Bollywood Star Sushmita Sen Walking the Ramp wearing Bridal Lenghas

Sushmita Sen walked the ramp for Charu Jewels by Nikhil Desai at India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) 2013 back in early August, for their “Shades of Saffron” collection.

Sushmita looked amazingly beautiful walking the catwalk with bridal lenghas, choli and dupatta as she made an exquisitely breath-taking entrance to the show, wearing a remarkable choker necklace with a stunning, dazzling emerald. Also on display were sensational pearls, bangles and rings to top off this tremendous display.

Have a look at the Asiana Coture Fashion Week 2013!

Picture of the Day: Monica Dogra wearing wonderful Indian tunics

Monica Dogra wearing a elegant Indian tunics, with a lovely burgundy and beige combination. 

Have a look at this gorgeous Indian skirt!

Kajol or Karisma: Who Wore Better Indian Tunics?

The pretty Kajol in New York was spotted wearing a white Indian tunic with black and gold details branded Sabyasachi.

 Instead, as we already announced, Karisma Kapoor was seen at the Globoil India Awards, in Mumbai, wearing a printed black and white style, matched with small glittered clutch.

Even if were both fabulous, which of these two Bollywood celebrities wore better Indian tunics according to you?

Picture of the Day: Sonam Kapoor Poses with Indian Earrings

Sonam Kapoor pictured spotted at the launch of Tommy Hilfiger‘s new collection wearing lovely Indian earrings.

Have a look here and choose who is better!

Autumn is Coming: Shop Beautiful Indian Skirts!

Autumn is coming; it’s time to protect your skin by cold winds and rainy days! A long skirt can solve this problem and at the same time give you an extremely trendy look.

Here on Strand of Silk, we offer you a selection of Indian skirts of the best quality, designed with love by globally known designer like Siddartha Tytler, Narendra Kumar and Rajesh Pratap Singh.

Perfect for both traditional and contemporary styles, day or evening looks, here we show you some of the latest collections of Indian Skirts:

Picture of the Day: Poonam Pandey wearing a eye catching Indian Skirts

 Poonam Pandey pictured at an event in Mumbai wearing a bright blue skirt, this is a contemporary Indian skirts.

How a Pair of Indian Earrings Can Reflect Women’s Personality

It is very common to see women wearing bold jewels and accessories with the intention to catch everybody’s attention. In general, different women wear different styles of earrings according to their self-confidence. Complement the outfits is part of the expression of our own personality.

Have a look at these beautiful celebrities spotted wearing Indian earrings of various styles: Ms Balan showcased a striking ear cuff for an upcoming Film Festival, Amrita looked pretty in colourful earrings at a recent birthday celebrations, Nimrat Kaur attended the Jagran Film Festival and wore a pair of traditional Indian earrings that gave a delicate touch to the entire look. 

Perfect combinations of attitude and accessories, don’t you think?


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Picture of the Day: Karisma Kapoor with Elegant Indian tunics

Karisma Kapoor wearing beautiful Indian tunics, that work extremely well with the look she is going for. 

Have a look on this amazing skirt also!

Exquisite Bridal Lenghas for Your Dream Outfit!

                         

      

Whenever you are looking for a traditional or contemporary style for your wedding, have a look at these exquisite bridal lenghas by Raakesh Agarvwal, Siddartha Tytler or Payal Singhal on Strand of Silk and leaving you enchanted by the exquisite handmade embroideries and vibrant colours!

                         

Picture of the Day: Nimrat Kaur Wearing Beautiful Indian Earrings

Have a look at this picture of Nimrat Kaur at jargan Film Festival.
The Indian earrings that the celebrity wore complemented her dress perfectly. 

Celebrities' Tips to Wear Indian Tunics

Are you wondering how to wear Indian tunics?

These celebrities chose a black denims/leggings and black heels to attend their respective events.
The unlimited colours and designs of Indian tunics are really easy to accessories.
Having a look at the three celebrities portrayed in this picture, they complemented the look with small clutches, and Anaita also enriched the outfit with a long necklace.

The main advantage is that Indian tunics are adapted and versatile for every seasons and usage occasions!

Left: Anaita Shroff Adajania at Le Mill Preview in red Indian tunic.
Centre: Nishka Lulla At Harper's Bazaar and Samsaara Preview in pink Indian tunic.
Right: Evelyn Sharma At Label Ritu Kumar Store Launch in orange Indian tunic.

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Picture of the Day: Beautiful Indian Skirts by Siddartha Tytler

Get beautiful Indian skirts by Siddartha Tytler - Have a look at the precious details of the garment here .

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The Triumphant Return of Indian Skirts

Abandon trousers and get your hands on some Indian skirts that are all the rage this season.
Floral, maxi, pleated, crochet or peplum, the new avatars of Indian skirts are enough to complete your wardrobe.

The best part about those Indian skirts is that they can be worn in so many different ways. You can wear them with a trendy t-shirt, a tank top or a fitted blouse for an evening out.

If you are not used to short length look, classic Indian skirts come to your rescue!
 Formal pencil, vintage pleated, flirty lace or English tweed, you can never go wrong with these styles.

Picture of the Day: Bridal Lehenghas in Ram Leela Movie Protest

A court told police to register a case against Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, actor Ranveer Singh, actress Deepika Padukone pictured wearing bridal lenghas for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of people in their upcoming movie "Ram Leela" - what do you think?

Karisma Kapoor Wears Anita Dongre

We have already seen the beautiful Karisma Kapoor wearing high quality Indian designer clothes, like the ones from Vikram Phadnis seen at the Lakme Fashion Week 2013.

The Bollywood celebrity was recently spotted in Anita Dongre at a real estate event in Delhi. She chose a boat-neck tunic paired with churidar and she complemented with a pair of golden Indian earrings.

We loved so much the delicacy of the outfit! She should wear more often Anita Dongre, don’t you think?

Have a look on these fashion trousers!

Picture of the Day: Anita Dongre Showcased her "Jaipur Line" In New Delhi

After her unforgettable show at Lakme Fashion Week 2013, Anita Dongre is said to be showcasing her new Winter Festive Collection, named Jaipur Bride, during a two-day trunk show in New Delhi on September 13 and 14.

Bridal lehengas and anarkalis are expected to appear on the catwalk. Obviously, the collection by Anita Dongre features the season’s hottest colors like hot pink, lime greens, corals and the classic gold and cream.

Abraham Thakore Loungewear for Harrods

The talented designer duo Abraham Thakore has recently created a loungewear collection exclusively for Harrods of London.

The collection is going to be launched over the autumn season and incorporates sophisticated and elegant styles, as every creation branded Abraham Thakore.

Looking at the amazing coordinated robes it is easy to catch the suggestion of the two designers: to appear chic during the coldest season of the year, you have to wear a lot of pure wool and silk in classic designs.

To accessorise the look, there are also delicate wash bags and laundry bags, included in the collection.

Picture of the Day: Payal Singhal at LFW W/F 2013

The collection showcased by Payal Singhal at the last LFW W/F was divided in two parts.

The first part was an exciting presentation of traditional wearing with graphic prints in a palette of black and white. The second one was more influenced by western fashion.

The collection branded Payal Singhal was inspired by the symmetry and the relationship between nature and architecture. Looking at this pictures we can imagine a Persian style of garden where the space is divided into four equal parts - Such a chic style!

Exquisite Collection of Meera Mahadevia's Clutches Available at Strand of Silk

We wrote on Sunday about the admiration that we have for Indian designer Meera Mahadevia. The craftsmanship that goes into her creations is truly remarkable.

That's why we're pleased to announce that a unique collection of her latest creations in clutches is available now on the Strand of Silk website.

Why not go ahead and browse for your favourite style?

Picture of the Day: Sonam Kapoor in Payal Singhal

Sonam Kapoor is always on top, including in this appearance at The Front Row, where she chose to wear a pink and black saree by Payal Singhal.

The blouse has just one sleeve – another trend of the season wore by Sonam in a gorgeous way!

Beautiful!!

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Meera Mahadevia Recalls Her First Show in Paris

Meera Mahadevia was the only Indian designer to be invited to the Vendome Luxury Exhibition in Paris, two years ago, to showcase her line of bags along with other fashion designers. She felt so proud that she still recalls all the emotions of the day. “I was part of 29 elite names in the world, under one roof and it was almost like putting India on the global map of high-end fashion accessories”. 

About the French capital of fashion, Meera Mahadevia added: “Paris is a city which is always buzzing with fashion and a fashion week was going on during the time of our exhibition. Just being a part of all this was what made my 26 year journey in designing worth it.”

Paris, what a feeling..!