For a man who sleeps at sharp 10.30 pm, the party scene can be a bit overwhelming. So, after a hectic nightout, Mani Shankar, talks about his forthcoming film Knockout, armed with a strong cup of coffee. After a grand showing where L.K. Advani “was almost moved to tears”, Mani says that he was touched to see the audience hooting and clapping after the trial run in Delhi recently.

‘Rani is like family’
Sabyasachi mukerji

Mini Mathur
anchor and actress

It has been quite an eventful journey for designer Samant Chauhan from Bhagalpur to the blinding archlights of the capital, but the talented style guru hasn’t forgotten his roots in an industry that is dominated by frivolousness. Maybe that’s why his dream remains to give employment to the people of Bihar and set up a factory there that will give weavers work throughout the year.

If you look like Mira Sorvino or aim to have Angelina Jolie’s curves, you could try big, broad belts to accentuate your figure. But for lesser mortals, there is a way out and trust me, it isn’t that difficult to follow, all it needs is a bit of common sense and some chutzpah.

Say goodbye to bling and hello to foreplay with patterns, silhouettes, sleeves styles, beautiful cuts and prints. Going minimal on embellishments is the mantra designers are adopting as loud prints and jaw dropping hues are bright summers.

Denim skirts are a rage not just among fashion addicts, but also young girls who like to team them up with their spunky gladiators. The fun part is that you can flaunt them with flirty blouses, ruffled tops and also with tights and your overall look will be classic and it’s no surprise why. “Denim skirts are a must have this season in your fashion wardrobe as it is timeless, fabulous, stylish and chic,” says Rohan Bhargava owner of Muah. 

THE NAME of his line “Aparajito (The Unvanquished)” truly epitomised the spirit of Kolkata’s wonder boy Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who gave a fitting start to the Delhi Couture Week on Tuesday at the Grand

Setting a whimsical tone for the look this summer, candy- coloured pastels have dreamily drifted into closets and store racks. Be it chiffon dresses with floaty cotton candy pink skirts or ruched drapes in icy blue or mint green hues, runways have been converted into a 50s fairyland.

After the cinched waist the next big thing to sweep runways across Europe is the play on the shoulders, maybe it has got to do with retro revival. Shoulders are definitely the next big thing, whether it is in the form of embellished numbers, getting big and bold or just adding tassels to rev up an ensemble. “Big shoulders look good on petite bodies as they highlight their frames, specially in the early 60s and 70s they were done in great style by women,” says designer Kapil.