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Akshay Kaushal

Akshay Kaushal writes on fashion, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

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Oh boy! Why are so many male celebs wearing white this season

The classic white-on-white is seeing its resurgence.

Bollywood actor Ali Fazal gestures as he arrives to promote his upcoming movie Happy Bhag Jayegi in New Delhi.(AP)

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Updated on Aug 26, 2016 10:22 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

The Diana Penty style guide: Five fashion tips you can’t miss

We decode Diana Penty’s last five style outings for you.

lifestyle

Published on Aug 24, 2016 11:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Experimenting with tea: Your chai is no longer as you remember it

Forget fusion desserts. From coconut flavoured chai to tangy aam papad concoctions, restaurants are brewing up imaginative infusions by teaming tea with unusual ingredients .

Tickle your taste buds with aam papad chai.(HT Photo)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 20, 2016 08:44 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

This is how Bollywood aces the military fashion

Camouflage prints are hot right now, and Bollywood celebs are making the most of the trend.

Actors Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar rock camouflage prints.(Photo: HT)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 18, 2016 07:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

India Couture Week: 17 hot trends you will want to try (like right now)

Some of next season’s biggest trends are already at your fingertips, thanks to India Couture Week. So start wearing them now and you’ll have a major leg up in the style game in 2016.

Mirrorwork remains a bridalwear staple and made it to Manav Gangwani’s couture. Actor Kangana Ranaut turned showstopper for the designer and looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder blouse with mirrorwork.(Instagram)

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Updated on Jul 25, 2016 04:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, Snigdha Ahuja and Aditi Caroli, New Delhi

Today’s brides and grooms are so mush in love! And they ain’t hiding it

There’s nothing pretentious about proclaiming your love publicly anymore. Brides and grooms-to-be are making their D-day extra mushy with novel ideas and they have no qualms about it.

Designer Kresha Bajaj embroidered her love story on to her wedding outfit.(Instagram)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2016 11:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Sneakers armed with white might: Celebs ditch neons and metallics

Not afraid of monsoon raining on their parade, celebrities pick up school reminiscent white sneakers and style them in their own unique way.

Bollywood celebrities are slaying in white sneakers and how.(Photo: Yogen Shah)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 10, 2016 05:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Shaam-e-style: All the inspo you need to glam up an Eid soirée

Bollywood actor Suhail Nayyar and supermodel Sonalika Sahay feature in our Eid special. Here’s the style saga we scripted for them.

Actor Suhail Nayyar wears an achkan and flared pants from Kotwara by Meera & Muzaffar Ali . Supermodel Sonalika Sahay wears a sari from Ritu Kumar and powder blue shirt from Tarun Tahiliani.(Raajeesh Kashyap)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 05, 2016 08:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShara Ashraf and Akshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Bold, edgy boxer-braids for those who don’t shy away from experimenting

The center-parted reverse French-braid style surges back into fashion.

Sonakshi Sinha sported the boxer braid at a recent award show.(Getty images)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 26, 2016 05:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Delhi celebs share their favourite yoga asana on International Yoga Day

From musician Ayaan Ali Bangash to fashion designers Rina Dhaka and Nida Mahmood, here’s some celeb yoga inspiration for you.

Celebrities like fashion designer Rina Dhaka share their favourite Yoga asanas.(Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jun 20, 2016 04:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

From Ayushmann to Shahid: Fluorescent suits brightening Bollywood up

The fluorescent suit has found its place in men’s wardrobes, with a lot of celebrities ditching monochromes for bright-coloured suits to take on the summer heat.

Ayushmann Khurrana and Robin Singh are among the many male celebrities who have pulled off the bright suit trend in style.(Photo: Yogen Shah/Viral Bhayani)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2016 12:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

The Jacqueline Fernandez style guide: Fashion tips you can’t miss

We decode Jacqueline Fernandez’s last five style outings. The actor seems to be on an experimenting spree. Check it out.

Jacqueline’s style choices have been quite fashionable in the recent past.(Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Jun 01, 2016 06:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Hrithik, Fawad and more: Celeb-inspired tips to get your eyebrows right

For men who want to get rid of their unruly eyebrows and give it a polished look, here’s what you should keep in mind.

If you have a heart-shaped face like actor Hrithik Roshan, go for slight bends while getting your eyebrows pierced.(Photo: Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Jun 02, 2016 03:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Suit up like these amazing, super stylish men at Cannes

Guys, here’s style inspiration from fashion-forward actors who rocked the Cannes red carpet. So, get your dapper game on and experiment with your conventional tuxedo.

Actor Ryan Gosling cuts a dapper figure at Cannes 2016.(AP)

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Updated on May 18, 2016 06:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

From Julia Roberts to Amal Clooney, celebs ace vintage charm at Cannes

Old Hollywood glamour made a return on the red carpet, and everyone from Jessica Chastain to Julia Roberts to Amal Clooney aced the look.

Hollywood stars Jessica Chastain and Julia Roberts.(Photo: Eric Gaillard (Reuters))

lifestyle

Updated on May 17, 2016 01:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Shoppers listen up: There are trial rooms at Janpath, Sarojini Nagar

With the first ever trial room set up in Janpath for two days, Delhi shoppers say trial rooms in flea markets should be a permanent feature.

A two-way mirror allows a person to look from the other side of the mirror. If you touch a real mirror there would always be space between the tip of your finger and its reflection, if not it’s a two-way mirror(Photo: Amal KS)

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Updated on May 16, 2016 02:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

I always wanted to debut with a lead role in Bollywood: Gautam Gulati

Gautam Gulati talks about his debut in Azhar and that he feels privileged to be a part of the project.

Actor Gautam Gulati has been a part of the television industry for seven years before debuting on the big screen with Azhar this year.(Photo: Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 14, 2016 07:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Delhi University student makes it to Cannes Film Festival 2016

Among the six Bengali short films that have been shortlisted for screening under short film corner at the Cannes Film Festival, is Delhi University student Lubdhak Chatterjee’s film, In A Free State.

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Published on May 10, 2016 06:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Saif’s daughter to Shahid’s brother: 6 star kids who’re Insta bosses

Saif Ali Khan’s daughter Sara or Javed Jaaferi’s daughter Alaviaa, meet these celeb kids who often trend on social media platforms.

Javed Jaaferi’s daughter Alaviaa (L) and Bhagyashree’s son Abhimanyu Dassani are among star kids who are creating buzz online.(Photo: Instagram)

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Updated on May 10, 2016 06:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Shahid, Varun, everyone! The shirtless celeb brigade sets a new trend

Here’s a list of Indian male celebs who strongly believe in the adage- If you’ve got it, flaunt it.

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Updated on Apr 24, 2016 02:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

The Kareena Kapoor style guide: Fashion picks you can’t miss

While Kareena’s last few look were phenomenal, she also made us believe that it’s not necessary that everything that is picked will look good on a pretty face. We decode last five style outings of Kareena Kapoor Khan for you.

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Updated on Apr 21, 2016 06:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Fashion inspiration: When it’s Holi, white’s always right!

Dressing up for Holi in whites doesn’t mean you end up looking frumpy and dud. Bollywood stylistas show us how to rock white outfits in imaginative and trendy ways.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 23, 2016 10:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

The Alia Bhatt style guide on her 23rd birthday you can’t miss

Alia’s style is chic and cute and something everyone can try.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 15, 2016 10:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

From Katrina to Anushka, what a stylish evolution for these stars

These Bollywood celebs evolved over time and how. Check out the changing styles of Katrina, Ranveer, Alia, Anushka and Sonakshi.

HT traces the style journey of five Bollywood celebs who have put their boring fashion past behind and are now ultra voguish.

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Updated on Mar 11, 2016 09:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Trend alert: Silver, gold or rose gold, metallic shoes are totally in

Forget metallic nails. The coolest way to let your style shine through this season is to wear metallic and blinged out shoes. The trend that has been popping up on the global runways for a while now is being endorsed by fashion forward celebrities. Actors Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha and Manish Paul were recently spotted shiny kicks. Tennis star Sania Mirza also made quite a style statement in gold shoes.

The coolest way to let your style shine through this season is to wear metallic and blinged out shoes.(Pinterest)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2016 02:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Deepika to Selena: Check-out the best sequin dresses this season

These fashion forward film stars bring in a high dose of glitter on the red carpet with their floor-grazing

Check out how these girls style sequins and get inspired!(Agencies)

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Updated on Mar 03, 2016 06:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

When will we see this in India?

At the recently-concluded New York Fashion Week, model Lauren Wasser set an example for all those who think that disability is a curse.

A model walks the runway wearing Chromat Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week at Milk Studios on February 12, 2016 in New York City. (Getty Images)

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Updated on Feb 23, 2016 05:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Manish Paul on Bollywood’s bloated egos: Actors feel I’ll upstage them

W e all know that actor Manish Paul can bring the house down with his sense of humour and wit on stage, however, not many know that this often makes other actors insecure.

“I don’t share cold vibes with anyone but a few actors become uneasy sharing the stage with me. I can sense that. But nobody has directly told me this ever,” says TV host, anchor and Bollywood actor Manish Paul.(Shivam Saxena/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 21, 2016 12:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Fashionspiration: Of course, men can wear sneakers with a suit

For all those dandy men, who have a thing for the suited and booted look, this sartorially casual trend of suits with sneakers is definitely a game changer.

This sartorially casual trend of suits with sneakers is definitely a game changer.(Pinterest)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 17, 2016 11:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

From Celina to Raveena: Bollywood comes out in support of gay rights

Opinion makers from all walks of life like Hansal Mehta, Raveena Tandon, Celina Jaitly and Onir bat for Supreme Court’s referral that may just legalise homosexuality in India.

Celina Jaitly is optimistic about the way things are headed.

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Updated on Feb 03, 2016 06:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

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Akshay Kaushal

Akshay Kaushal writes on fashion, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

The classic white-on-white is seeing its resurgence.

We decode Diana Penty’s last five style outings for you.

Forget fusion desserts. From coconut flavoured chai to tangy aam papad concoctions, restaurants are brewing up imaginative infusions by teaming tea with unusual ingredients .

Camouflage prints are hot right now, and Bollywood celebs are making the most of the trend.

Some of next season’s biggest trends are already at your fingertips, thanks to India Couture Week. So start wearing them now and you’ll have a major leg up in the style game in 2016.

There’s nothing pretentious about proclaiming your love publicly anymore. Brides and grooms-to-be are making their D-day extra mushy with novel ideas and they have no qualms about it.

Not afraid of monsoon raining on their parade, celebrities pick up school reminiscent white sneakers and style them in their own unique way.

Bollywood actor Suhail Nayyar and supermodel Sonalika Sahay feature in our Eid special. Here’s the style saga we scripted for them.

The center-parted reverse French-braid style surges back into fashion.

From musician Ayaan Ali Bangash to fashion designers Rina Dhaka and Nida Mahmood, here’s some celeb yoga inspiration for you.

The fluorescent suit has found its place in men’s wardrobes, with a lot of celebrities ditching monochromes for bright-coloured suits to take on the summer heat.

We decode Jacqueline Fernandez’s last five style outings. The actor seems to be on an experimenting spree. Check it out.

For men who want to get rid of their unruly eyebrows and give it a polished look, here’s what you should keep in mind.

Guys, here’s style inspiration from fashion-forward actors who rocked the Cannes red carpet. So, get your dapper game on and experiment with your conventional tuxedo.

Old Hollywood glamour made a return on the red carpet, and everyone from Jessica Chastain to Julia Roberts to Amal Clooney aced the look.

With the first ever trial room set up in Janpath for two days, Delhi shoppers say trial rooms in flea markets should be a permanent feature.

Gautam Gulati talks about his debut in Azhar and that he feels privileged to be a part of the project.

Among the six Bengali short films that have been shortlisted for screening under short film corner at the Cannes Film Festival, is Delhi University student Lubdhak Chatterjee’s film, In A Free State.

Saif Ali Khan’s daughter Sara or Javed Jaaferi’s daughter Alaviaa, meet these celeb kids who often trend on social media platforms.

Here’s a list of Indian male celebs who strongly believe in the adage- If you’ve got it, flaunt it.

While Kareena’s last few look were phenomenal, she also made us believe that it’s not necessary that everything that is picked will look good on a pretty face. We decode last five style outings of Kareena Kapoor Khan for you.

Dressing up for Holi in whites doesn’t mean you end up looking frumpy and dud. Bollywood stylistas show us how to rock white outfits in imaginative and trendy ways.

Alia’s style is chic and cute and something everyone can try.

These Bollywood celebs evolved over time and how. Check out the changing styles of Katrina, Ranveer, Alia, Anushka and Sonakshi.

These fashion forward film stars bring in a high dose of glitter on the red carpet with their floor-grazing

At the recently-concluded New York Fashion Week, model Lauren Wasser set an example for all those who think that disability is a curse.

W e all know that actor Manish Paul can bring the house down with his sense of humour and wit on stage, however, not many know that this often makes other actors insecure.

For all those dandy men, who have a thing for the suited and booted look, this sartorially casual trend of suits with sneakers is definitely a game changer.

Opinion makers from all walks of life like Hansal Mehta, Raveena Tandon, Celina Jaitly and Onir bat for Supreme Court’s referral that may just legalise homosexuality in India.

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