HERITAGE – FVM

ELIE SAAB – OPULENCE OF HERITAGE & CRAFTMANSHIP

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Elie Saab’s 45th-anniversary celebration, “The 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab,” held in Riyadh, was an unforgettable event that merged the worlds of high fashion, art, and entertainment. The extravagant fashion show featured a seemingly endless red carpet, hosting a plethora of A-list celebrities that rivaled even the most exclusive Oscars after-parties. The event showcased Elie Saab’s exquisite craftsmanship through a breathtaking display of 300 one-of-a-kind gowns, modeled by 90 stunning models, and styled by the…

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INDIAS VIBRANT TEXTILE LEGACY AT ART MUMBAI

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The second edition of the highly anticipated annual Tarun Tahiliani Parade graced Art Mumbai 2024, serving as a grand celebration of India’s diverse artistic heritage. Over the past three decades, the Tarun Tahiliani brand has consistently used this heritage as a backdrop to unveil its captivating collections. The event masterfully weaved together performing arts from across the nation and seamlessly integrated them with the artisans’ craftsmanship, showcased through the brand’s exquisite ensembles. Each act transcended…

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INNOVATIVE POWER OF DESIGN, CULTURAL CATALYST FOR PROGRESS

Posted on November 3, 2024November 4, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Under the enlightened patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and member of the Dubai Council, Dubai Design Week’s ninth edition unfolded with resplendent grandeur at the Dubai Design District (d3) from November 8th through 12th, 2023. Her Highness graciously inaugurated this remarkable event that aimed to foster creativity and innovation in design. At the prestigious Downtown Design, an oasis of contemporary…

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FEMINITY STRENGTH AND EMPOWERMENT

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s Artistic Director of Women’s Collections, perpetuates the house’s legacy of global inspiration with a captivating exploration of Scotland for the 2025 Cruise collection. This evocative presentation echoes Christian Dior’s own 1955 showcase in Perthshire, selecting the picturesque Drummond Castle gardens as its backdrop. Here, history, cultural immersion, and artistic vision interweave, shaping the collection’s silhouettes and intricate embroideries. Drawing inspiration from Scotland’s rich textile heritage, scotland’s national symbols itself unfolds as…

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ARCHITECURE AND HERITAGE OF SPAIN

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest masterpiece unfolded against a breathtaking backdrop: Barcelona’s Park Güell, the whimsical architectural playground of Antoni Gaudí. This synergy between designer and location perfectly captured the essence of the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2025 collection – a vibrant tapestry woven from Spanish heritage and the Maison’s signature forward-thinking style. Celebrities such as Sophie Turner, Jennifer Connelly, Pharrell Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Helen Lasichanh, Pietro Beccari, Elisabetta Beccari, Chloë Grace Moretz, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Osaka, Ana…

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ZAID FAROUKI. عروبتي Being Arab. CULTURAL & SUAVE.

Posted on February 12, 2022August 19, 2022 by Girish Bajaj. GB

FROM #GBLX68 The stark prominence of the elite ethnicity of the Arabs, embodies Royalty, inspired by their culture, land, and history of the Arab region. Zaid Farouki’s showcased a 6 look installation at the Arab Fashion Week, five decadent looks were presented, which included a modern interpretation of male traditional clothing & headpieces in modern colors and intricately hand-embroidered with the brand’s taglines such as “I AM شرقي (oriental)”, “I AM عربي (Arab)”, and “…

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