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Akshay Kaushal

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

Articles by Akshay Kaushal

Colour and design-coordinated outfits are the new wedding season trend

Designers are now inundated with requests to create colour and design-coordinated outfits for the entire family, from three-year-olds to 70-year-olds.

Colour coordinated outfits are the new trend in marriages.

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 10, 2018 12:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAkshay Kaushal

40 designers to come together for a rainbow grand finale at LMIFW to celebrate inclusivity

The list includes Manish Malhotra, Abraham & Thakore, Reynu Taandon, Wendell Rodricks, Varun Bahl and Raghavendra Rathore, among other big names.

A representational image from Burberry’s collection.(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 05, 2018 12:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Lakme Fashion Week 2018: Is India ready to accept queer fashion?

As a recent show celebrates drag culture, designers say it’s heartening to see Indian fashion become inclusive.

Prateik Babbar and Jason Arland walk the ramp for Chola by Sohaya Mishra.(Yogen Shah/HT PHOTO)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 05:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

How to wear short dress with sneakers a la celebrity way

Pairing cutesy and chic dresses with comfortable footwear is the new cool for active fashionistas.

What’s short ‘n’ flat and looks good?(Yogen Shah/HT Photos)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 14, 2018 11:58 AM IST

ByAkshay Kaushal

India Couture Week 2018: Suneet Varma to showcase his collection Nayantara

Suneet Varma’s collection is a reminiscent of an Indian princess. He will be showcasing his collection on July 27, 2018.

Designer Suneet Varma takes inspiration from the French art work and baroque for his new collection.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 20, 2018 04:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

India Couture Week 2018: Rohit Bal to Tarun Tahiliani, expect sparkly, royal high fashion

India Couture Week has arrived and is already giving us so much to look forward to, such as: Collections inspired by the Victorian era, Mughal miniature paintings and European architecture. A look at what Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani, Shane and Falguni Peacock and other fashion designers have on offer.

India Couture Week takes place between July 25 to July 29, at Delhi.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 20, 2018 02:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByPrerna Gauba, Akshay Kaushal, Sanchita Kalra and Anjali Thakur

India Couture Week 2018: Designer Rohit Bal all set to surprise

Rohit Bal will be doing an off-site show on the last of India Couture Week presented by Hindustan Times and Sunil Sethi Design Alliance

Designer Rohit Bal talks about his upcoming collection at the India Couture Week.(HT Photo/AmalKS)

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Updated on Jul 20, 2018 01:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Shilpa Shetty, Kangana Ranaut, Yami Gautam: Meet the showstoppers of India Couture Week

Shilpa Shetty, Kangana Ranaut, Yami Gautam and Aditi Rao Hydari have confirmed to walk the ramp for the India Couture Week, presented by Hindustan Times and Sunil Sethi Design Alliance. Let’s see which silver screen divas are going to light up the runway.

Actor Aditi Rao Hydari will walk for designer Tarun Tahiliani; Kangana Ranaut for Anju Modi; and Shilpa Shetty for Amit Aggarwal.(HT Photo)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 18, 2018 02:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Anil, Ishaan, Ranbir... all the cool Bollywood men hail the oversized shirt trend

The anti-fit shirt can look great if styled right — stars like Anil Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Shahid Kapoor are showing how it’s done. Fashion pundits say that the comfort and cool factors work in favour of these shirts.

Planning to buy oversized shirts? Take style cues from our Bollywood men.(HT Photos/Yogen Shah)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 13, 2018 05:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Everything you should know about the Indian Maharaja who walked for Dolce & Gabbana

Meet the Indian Maharaja, who recently walked for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week

Padmanabh Singh, 19, made his modelling debut on international ramp for designer label Dolce & Gabbana(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 19, 2018 06:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Sunil Chhetri to Robin Singh: Our footballers are scoring style goals, and how!

These Indian footballers are not just making a name for themselves on field but are also keeping their fashion flag high

We look at five of India’s most stylish footballers who are our very own Beckhams and Ronaldos(Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 19, 2018 12:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Street style looks from recently concluded London Fashion Week

Is runway style too extreme for you? Here are looks from London streets during a men’s fashion week

If you are looking for some style inspirations to stand out in the crowd then check out these fashion week attendees, who are turning the streets into runway

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 18, 2018 02:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Stylish beach looks for men to make a splash this summer

Monokini, bikini, trikini... options abound when it comes to swimwear for women. But who said men should stick to boring speedos when they, too, can make a stylish splash in the pool or on a beach vacay.

Model Karan Oberoi in Shivan & Narresh creation.(HT Photo/ Raajessh Kashyap)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 09, 2018 06:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Summer perfect wedding looks for groomsmen

Summer weddings can be fun with imaginative clothes and styling. Here’s how to put together breezy, refreshing looks

Model Karan Oberoi in Sitara by Sanchit Sharma’s creation.

lifestyle

Updated on May 29, 2018 05:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Beat the heat, the right way: Five sunscreen mistakes you need to stop making

We might be applying sunscreen everyday, but are we applying it in the right way? Find out here.

Have you been applying your sunscreen in the wrong way?(iStockphoto)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 30, 2018 05:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Fitness modelling isn’t as easy as it may seem: Karan Oberoi

Not just good looks, fitness modelling also requires strength and endurance with a high level of stamina to perform every task flawlessly.

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 05, 2018 06:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Ribcage flaunting: Is this the most worrisome trend? Celebs show it off, health experts frown upon it

It’s her ribcage that grabs more eyeballs than her dance moves when Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez shimmies to Ek Do Teen. Other celebrities are similarly showing off their ribs. Not good, say health experts.

Ribcage alert! Actor Jacqueline Fernandez in the remake of Madhuri Dixit’s hit number Ek Do Teen.

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 03, 2018 04:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Pakistani fashion’s tribute to Lord Ganesha: Karachi designers present a show with a difference

Pakistani fashion designers Fahad Yaqoob and Deepak Kumar presented a soul-stirring collection featuring Hindu gods and Vedic scriptures at a show in Karachi.

Models showcased T-shirts featuring hand-embroidered Ganesha motifs at a fashion week in Karachi, Pakistan.(AFP)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 30, 2018 02:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Men’s corporate dressing guide: Your stylish workwear looks sorted

Here’s a handy guide to solving your workwear conundrum to make sure that there is never a dull day at work.

Break the monotony in your corporate dressing and make it more fashionable with these looks.(HT Photo/ Manoj Verma)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2018 01:27 PM IST

ByAkshay Kaushal

Secrets to a sharp jawline: Models blow the gaff

From face exercises to yoga poses and proper diet, know all about getting a naturally lean jawline.

Models reveal secrets behind their razor-sharp jawline .

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 27, 2018 05:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Sikh turban on Gucci runway: Indian culture influences international fashion... again

Elements of Indian attire — the sari drapes, the lehenga swirls, the sparkly embroidery — have frequently inspired designers in the West. The Gucci show at Milan Fashion Week has taken it a step further.

A model presents a creation by Gucci during the women's Fall/Winter 2018/2019 fashion show in Milan.(AFP)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 23, 2018 06:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Guys, here’s the bottom line: Skinny goes out, comfy is in, this summer

As a fresh season draws closer, fashion experts feel that snug-fit trousers will soon be a thing of the past, and menswear will be all about comfortable fits.

Wide-legged pants are making a comeback .(HT Photos/ Viral Bhayani)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 16, 2018 02:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Androgynous fashion: Meet the Indian models defying gender norms

Indian fashion gets more inclusive as Indian society changes — designers and models both say that gender-fluid looks are in demand both for runway shows and campaigns.

Models like Malkeet Singh, Rabanne Jamsandekar, and TJ Singh are changing the face of Indian fashion.(Photos: Instagram, Viral Bhayani)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 15, 2018 05:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Before Valentine’s Day, there’s Galentine’s Day: Raise a toast to female friendship

Bollywood stars such as Sonam Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Kareena Kapoor Khan give all women out there major BFF goals, thanks to their rock-solid friendship with other women in showbiz.

These Bollywood BFFs are here to give us friendship goals for Galentine’s Day.(Instagram)

entertainment

Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

Republic Day special: We, the people of India

As we celebrate our 69th Republic Day, let’s also celebrate the myriad hues of diversity that make India unique.

Shara Ashraf (left), Nidhi Chandra (right) showcase the culture of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar respectively.(HT Photo/ Jasjeet Plaha, Shivam Saxena)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 25, 2018 08:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShara Ashraf, Akshay Kaushal, Prerna Gauba, Abhinav Verma, Etti Bali, Snigdha Ahuja, New Delhi

A dose of high-end glamour

2018 calls for strong style statements — from 3D floral skirt,and unisex jumpsuit, to gothic makeup — pick what floats your boat.

Here’s some style inspiration for you to make your partywear sassier.(Jasjeet Plaha/HT Photo)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 17, 2018 05:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

5 times Kareena’s son Taimur Ali Khan melted our heart with his cuteness

For all those obsessing over the one-year-old, here’s a compilation of his cutest moments in the recent past.

We bet you can never have Taimur overdose after looking at these pictures.(HT Photo/ Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2018 06:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

Anushka Sharma’s Benarasi sari: Did Sabyasachi take away the credit from weavers?

A Facebook user’s post has accused designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee of stealing credit for the Benarasi motif on actor Anushka Sharma’s sari. Fashion designers respond, saying how they procure the best of craft and act as curators of traditional patterns.

Left: The Benarasi sari that actor Anushka Sharma wore at her wedding reception in Delhi had a traditional pattern; Right: The sari that Neha Srivastava says she purchased from Delhi in October 2017.(HT Photo: Yogen Shah; Facebook/Neha Shrivastava)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 26, 2017 02:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal, New Delhi

World Saree Day: Here’s how Bollywood divas are reinventing the attire

On World Saree Day, we take a look at some of the most gorgeous sarees worn by tinsel town beauties.

Actors like Kajol, Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut are giving us major fashion inspiration in sarees.(HT Photo/Yogen Shah)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 21, 2017 06:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAkshay Kaushal

The turtleneck trend is back — making your winter look warm, stylish, and innovative

Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Prateik Babbar, and Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton are among the style-savvy men who show how versatile the turtleneck can be.

The turtleneck trend is seeing a resurgence and the garment has been reinvented for this winter, as we see on Bollywood actors Prateik Babbar and Shahid Kapoor, and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.(HT Photo/ Yogen Shah)

lifestyle

Published on Dec 18, 2017 05:19 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.

Designers are now inundated with requests to create colour and design-coordinated outfits for the entire family, from three-year-olds to 70-year-olds.

The list includes Manish Malhotra, Abraham & Thakore, Reynu Taandon, Wendell Rodricks, Varun Bahl and Raghavendra Rathore, among other big names.

As a recent show celebrates drag culture, designers say it’s heartening to see Indian fashion become inclusive.

Pairing cutesy and chic dresses with comfortable footwear is the new cool for active fashionistas.

Suneet Varma’s collection is a reminiscent of an Indian princess. He will be showcasing his collection on July 27, 2018.

Rohit Bal will be doing an off-site show on the last of India Couture Week presented by Hindustan Times and Sunil Sethi Design Alliance

Shilpa Shetty, Kangana Ranaut, Yami Gautam and Aditi Rao Hydari have confirmed to walk the ramp for the India Couture Week, presented by Hindustan Times and Sunil Sethi Design Alliance. Let’s see which silver screen divas are going to light up the runway.

The anti-fit shirt can look great if styled right — stars like Anil Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Shahid Kapoor are showing how it’s done. Fashion pundits say that the comfort and cool factors work in favour of these shirts.

Meet the Indian Maharaja, who recently walked for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week

These Indian footballers are not just making a name for themselves on field but are also keeping their fashion flag high

Is runway style too extreme for you? Here are looks from London streets during a men’s fashion week

Monokini, bikini, trikini... options abound when it comes to swimwear for women. But who said men should stick to boring speedos when they, too, can make a stylish splash in the pool or on a beach vacay.

Summer weddings can be fun with imaginative clothes and styling. Here’s how to put together breezy, refreshing looks

We might be applying sunscreen everyday, but are we applying it in the right way? Find out here.

Not just good looks, fitness modelling also requires strength and endurance with a high level of stamina to perform every task flawlessly.

It’s her ribcage that grabs more eyeballs than her dance moves when Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez shimmies to Ek Do Teen. Other celebrities are similarly showing off their ribs. Not good, say health experts.

Pakistani fashion designers Fahad Yaqoob and Deepak Kumar presented a soul-stirring collection featuring Hindu gods and Vedic scriptures at a show in Karachi.

Here’s a handy guide to solving your workwear conundrum to make sure that there is never a dull day at work.

From face exercises to yoga poses and proper diet, know all about getting a naturally lean jawline.

Elements of Indian attire — the sari drapes, the lehenga swirls, the sparkly embroidery — have frequently inspired designers in the West. The Gucci show at Milan Fashion Week has taken it a step further.

As a fresh season draws closer, fashion experts feel that snug-fit trousers will soon be a thing of the past, and menswear will be all about comfortable fits.

Indian fashion gets more inclusive as Indian society changes — designers and models both say that gender-fluid looks are in demand both for runway shows and campaigns.

Bollywood stars such as Sonam Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Kareena Kapoor Khan give all women out there major BFF goals, thanks to their rock-solid friendship with other women in showbiz.

As we celebrate our 69th Republic Day, let’s also celebrate the myriad hues of diversity that make India unique.

2018 calls for strong style statements — from 3D floral skirt,and unisex jumpsuit, to gothic makeup — pick what floats your boat.

For all those obsessing over the one-year-old, here’s a compilation of his cutest moments in the recent past.

A Facebook user’s post has accused designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee of stealing credit for the Benarasi motif on actor Anushka Sharma’s sari. Fashion designers respond, saying how they procure the best of craft and act as curators of traditional patterns.

On World Saree Day, we take a look at some of the most gorgeous sarees worn by tinsel town beauties.

Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Prateik Babbar, and Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton are among the style-savvy men who show how versatile the turtleneck can be.

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