THE CORSET COMEBACK
THE CORSET COMEBACK On the Indian fashion map, a new wave of experimentation is on the rise. And a singular item of clothing is unapologetically leading the charge, reports Haiqa Siddiqui Who can deny the appeal of a corset? The wearer can wake up, eat a sugar - sprinkled doughnut and still lace herself into instant curves. Boned or seamed to fool the eye, the corset’s interpretations (its politics? That’s another story) have recaptured the imagination of the fashion crowd yet again. While the structured saviour may instantly conjure up images from Bridgerton, take you back to [...]
THE CORSET COMEBACK
NEW & NOW Gen Z brides & grooms are rewriting the rules of wedding dressing, finds Anwesh Banerjee. Their MO? Blending tradition with bold individuality, colour & storytelling When 24-year-old influencer Aaliyah Kashyap tied the knot in December 2024, she skipped the usual suspects for her wedding reception and turned up in a custom gold breastplate by Delhi-based label Roseroom by Isha Jajodia paired with an asymmetrical black skirt. With this one look, she broke many norms around bridal dressing in India. But the bride’s intention was never to be a rebel without a cause. “Aaliyah wanted to feel [...]
