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Akshay Kaushal

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

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India Couture Week 2019: Gaurav Gupta sculpts to thrill

India Couture Week 2019: Gaurav Gupta’s couture struck a balance between structure and fluidity.

India Couture Week 2019: A model walks in an asymmetrical, structured gown.(HTBS/Raajessh Kashyap)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2020 08:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

India Couture Week 2019: Ostentatious couture

India Couture Week 2019: Designers Falguni Shane Peacock alchemise old world charm with modernity.

India Couture Week 2019: With a panoply of larger-than-life gowns with sweeping trails, designers Falguni Shane Peacock unravelled a breathtaking show at the ongoing India Couture Week.(HTBS/Raajessh Kashyap)

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Updated on Jun 06, 2020 06:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

India Couture Week 2019: Rahul Mishra’s collection dedication to artistry

Rahul Mishra’s collection dedication to artistry underscored his undying.

Models walked in Rahul Mishra’s majestic creations for ICW 2019.(IANS)

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Updated on Jul 26, 2019 11:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

India Couture Week 2019: Charting the course of couture

Preview Prism: Here’s the low-down of the extravagant and avant-garde couture collections.

From handwoven silks embroidered with multi-coloured threads and accentuated with crystals to 3D hand-cut applique work on skirts - it’s a cross-medley of ideas and influences.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 22, 2019 12:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByPrerna Gauba and Akshay Kaushal

Sunil Sethi: The Pope of the fashion church

In a tête-à-tête with us, the doyen of Indian fashion shares how modern Indian couture has found its relevance and a new voice in the ever-changing landscape of fashion.

Couture Week was one of the first major innovative projects that the FDCI set out to do.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 21, 2019 04:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Bollywood’s white knights: Pantsuits get a chic whitewash

We speak to style experts about right way to nail this power dressing trend.

Structured, sharp and sexy - these actors have picked the classic closet essential for their red carpet and campaign appearances.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 14, 2019 04:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Style Trend 2019: Bollywood couples on a twinning streak

A while ago, it was only at the red carpet that we saw couples showing off their fashion prowess in colour-coordinated looks. But the dynamics are changing and couple twinning is now more than just a style statement meant for the red carpet.

Actress Priyanka Chopra, left, and singer Nick Jonas pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Best Years of a Life' at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes.(Arthur Mola/Invision/AP)

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Updated on Jul 09, 2019 06:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Decoding Taapsee Pannu’s latest style files

Looking at Taapsee Pannu’s latest style files, we decode what worked for the actor and what didn’t.

Tapsee Pannu manages to carry off a range of looks effortlessly.

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 25, 2019 05:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Treat yourself with these awesome jelly recipes

Tempting jelly recipes to satiate your taste buds.

Here are some quirky jelly recipes that can be tried at home.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 25, 2019 04:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Dua Lipa show you how to style tiny bags

Take a break from those bulky hobos and totes. Delicate and feminine, mini purses are having a moment in the world of fashion

Priyanka Chopra andSonam Kapoor show you how to style tiny bags.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on May 30, 2019 11:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Meet India’s first male model with autism

Pranav Bakhshi calls autism his superpower and is determined to live his life on his own terms and is now living his modelling dreams.

The 19-year-old Pranav Bakhshi is now with a leading Delhi-based modelling agency called Ninjas Model Management.

lifestyle

Updated on May 29, 2019 06:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

3 ways to deal with the fear of abandonment in a relationship

Here are three ways you can deal with this fear of abandonment to save your relationship.

There are people, who are scared to be left alone and lead the life on their own.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on May 12, 2019 08:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

How to layer up this summer yet look cool

From runway to streets, oversized outfits are ruling the roost. Here’s why the trend from the ’80s and ’90s is back on popular demand.

Layer up this summer with some cool and stylish jackets. We give you a low-down on what’s trending.(Ranveer Singh/Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on May 11, 2019 09:21 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

I am into sports and play football like an 18 year old: Dino Morea

We got Dino Morea to reveal his grooming and fitness regime with us and dole out everything that makes him an utterly desirable man.

Dino Morea loves eating I love eating butter chicken, tandoori chicken and shawarma.

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Updated on Mar 28, 2019 06:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Fashion trends 2019: How to experiment with different styles this Spring

With spring in full glory it’s time to make your wardrobe au courant with the latest trends. Here are some styles you can experiment with.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 26, 2019 05:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Holi 2019: All the fashion inspiration you need to rock the saree

This Holi, let the six yards cast its spell as you dress up for the occasion. From the slowly perishing khun handloom technique on the blouse to a tie-dye saree, here’s all the inspiration you need.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 22, 2019 05:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Bollywood goes sharara sharara as divas like Aishwarya, Kareena, Shilpa sport it with panache

As sharara becomes tinsel town divas’ new favourite, take a lesson or two from these celebs on how to wear it.

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Updated on Feb 23, 2019 12:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Catch up on 5 of Ayushmann Khurrana’s boldest new looks in these pics

Ayushmann Khurrana has been making a statement with his red carpet outfits and his personal style. We decode the actor’s last few outings to find out what worked and what didn’t.

Ayushmann Khurrana is not afraid to play with colour. (Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 21, 2019 01:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

End of an era, say Indian designers on Karl Lagerfeld’s death

Manish Malhotra to Rahul Mishra, members of the Indian fashion fraternity share their fondest memories of the late Karl Lagerfeld, an iconic fashion designer, who died on Tuesday.

The late, Karl Lagerfeld, walks the runway during the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2017 on October 4, 2016 in Paris, France. (File Photo)

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Updated on Feb 21, 2019 01:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Are boots the new sneakers? Here’s how to wear boots with a dress

Boots and dresses are having a fun time together. The unlikely pairing is getting a big thumbs up from fashion forwards across the world. Here’s what makes the jodi rock.

Geometric boots paired with a pleated skirt at the Tory Burch runway show during the recently concluded New York Fashion Week. (Reuters)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 20, 2019 12:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Alia Bhatt to Ranveer Singh, best celebrity sunglasses you need to see

Sunglasses are a must-have accessory for every fashion lovers. Matrix sunglasses and oversized reflectors to bejweled glasses and aviators with a twist, these celebs can’t live without is chic pair of sunglasses.

From stylish to funky, Bollywood stars own the most fashionable pair of sunnies. (Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 18, 2019 05:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Blazers with a twist were everywhere at Lakme Fashion Week 2019

Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019 had designers reinveting the blazer. From blazers with harness to kimono blazers, take inspiration from these looks by designers Kanika Goyal, Gaurav Gupta, Ashish N Soni and many others.

Lakme Fashion Week 2019: These blazers are going big in 2019.

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 05, 2019 02:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

LFW SR19: Suited-booted, flowy and flowery at the fashion week

From pantsuits to bandhgalas to ruffled gowns and earthy florals, the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2019 had all the trends that’ll be in this season.

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 02, 2019 03:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal/Prerna Gauba Sibbal

Vicky Kaushal’s style file: Check out his best and worst looks

Vicky Kaushal can dress as the sophisticated businessman and the boy-next-door with equal aplomb. Take a look at the Uri: The Surgical Strike actor’s recent looks, from formal suits to off-duty denim.

Vicky Kaushal’s new film, Uri: The Surgical Strike, has become a huge hit at the box-office. (Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 29, 2019 12:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

PUBG themed pre-wedding shoot is officially a thing

Ever since the PUBG pre-wedding shoot picture has gone viral, couples who want to experiment in their pre-wedding shoot are asking for PUBG themed pre-wedding shoots.

Wedding photographers are now being bombarded with requests from clients for PUBG themed pre-wedding shoots.

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 24, 2019 01:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Top style trends for 2019: Get ready for fun, fearless, futuristic fashion

Masculine silhouettes reworked into glamorous silhouettes to living coral the official colour of 2019, these are the fashion trends that will be a hit in 2019.

Adding a dash of glamour to any silhouette, dramatic fringes and voluminous ruffles will rule 2019, says designer Narresh Kukreja.

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Updated on Jan 10, 2019 01:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Bollywood makes a clean sweep with floor-grazing pallus

Actors Deepika Padukone, Kajol, Janhvi Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have made appearances wearing sarees with floor-sweeping pallus. The trend has got a nod of approval from style gurus.

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 26, 2018 12:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

Satin is the hottest fabric this season

From Priyanka Chopra to Shamita Shetty, the lush fabric is now seen on them in the form of saris, pantsuits and dresses.

Not only are satin dresses a hit but also, satin separates are raising the style quotient of celebrities.(@houseofmasaba/Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 17, 2018 12:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

From being a watchman, slum- deweller to becoming models: Modelling is a dream no more for the underprivileged

Modelling agencies are now inspiring the underprivileged to dream and become successful models, with the industry in India witnessing a colossal shift

Ankesh Kothari was a watchmen before he was scouted by an agency and groomed for modelling.(Instagram/kothariankesh007)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 11, 2018 12:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Changing the face of Indian fashion

The modelling industry in India is seeing a sudden renaissance and the change is for good. Leading modelling agencies in India such as Anima, Inega, Ninjas Model Management, and Feat.Cast, are promoting models who are a far cry from being conventionally beautiful.

Model Priya Singh is a mainstream model with a buzz cut.(Atomic_No.6/Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 05, 2018 01:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

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Akshay Kaushal

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

India Couture Week 2019: Gaurav Gupta’s couture struck a balance between structure and fluidity.

India Couture Week 2019: Designers Falguni Shane Peacock alchemise old world charm with modernity.

Rahul Mishra’s collection dedication to artistry underscored his undying.

Preview Prism: Here’s the low-down of the extravagant and avant-garde couture collections.

In a tête-à-tête with us, the doyen of Indian fashion shares how modern Indian couture has found its relevance and a new voice in the ever-changing landscape of fashion.

We speak to style experts about right way to nail this power dressing trend.

A while ago, it was only at the red carpet that we saw couples showing off their fashion prowess in colour-coordinated looks. But the dynamics are changing and couple twinning is now more than just a style statement meant for the red carpet.

Looking at Taapsee Pannu’s latest style files, we decode what worked for the actor and what didn’t.

Tempting jelly recipes to satiate your taste buds.

Take a break from those bulky hobos and totes. Delicate and feminine, mini purses are having a moment in the world of fashion

Pranav Bakhshi calls autism his superpower and is determined to live his life on his own terms and is now living his modelling dreams.

Here are three ways you can deal with this fear of abandonment to save your relationship.

From runway to streets, oversized outfits are ruling the roost. Here’s why the trend from the ’80s and ’90s is back on popular demand.

We got Dino Morea to reveal his grooming and fitness regime with us and dole out everything that makes him an utterly desirable man.

With spring in full glory it’s time to make your wardrobe au courant with the latest trends. Here are some styles you can experiment with.

This Holi, let the six yards cast its spell as you dress up for the occasion. From the slowly perishing khun handloom technique on the blouse to a tie-dye saree, here’s all the inspiration you need.

As sharara becomes tinsel town divas’ new favourite, take a lesson or two from these celebs on how to wear it.

Ayushmann Khurrana has been making a statement with his red carpet outfits and his personal style. We decode the actor’s last few outings to find out what worked and what didn’t.

Manish Malhotra to Rahul Mishra, members of the Indian fashion fraternity share their fondest memories of the late Karl Lagerfeld, an iconic fashion designer, who died on Tuesday.

Boots and dresses are having a fun time together. The unlikely pairing is getting a big thumbs up from fashion forwards across the world. Here’s what makes the jodi rock.

Sunglasses are a must-have accessory for every fashion lovers. Matrix sunglasses and oversized reflectors to bejweled glasses and aviators with a twist, these celebs can’t live without is chic pair of sunglasses.

Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019 had designers reinveting the blazer. From blazers with harness to kimono blazers, take inspiration from these looks by designers Kanika Goyal, Gaurav Gupta, Ashish N Soni and many others.

From pantsuits to bandhgalas to ruffled gowns and earthy florals, the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2019 had all the trends that’ll be in this season.

Vicky Kaushal can dress as the sophisticated businessman and the boy-next-door with equal aplomb. Take a look at the Uri: The Surgical Strike actor’s recent looks, from formal suits to off-duty denim.

Ever since the PUBG pre-wedding shoot picture has gone viral, couples who want to experiment in their pre-wedding shoot are asking for PUBG themed pre-wedding shoots.

Masculine silhouettes reworked into glamorous silhouettes to living coral the official colour of 2019, these are the fashion trends that will be a hit in 2019.

Actors Deepika Padukone, Kajol, Janhvi Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have made appearances wearing sarees with floor-sweeping pallus. The trend has got a nod of approval from style gurus.

From Priyanka Chopra to Shamita Shetty, the lush fabric is now seen on them in the form of saris, pantsuits and dresses.

Modelling agencies are now inspiring the underprivileged to dream and become successful models, with the industry in India witnessing a colossal shift

The modelling industry in India is seeing a sudden renaissance and the change is for good. Leading modelling agencies in India such as Anima, Inega, Ninjas Model Management, and Feat.Cast, are promoting models who are a far cry from being conventionally beautiful.

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