Manish Mishra is the Fashion Editor for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Manish Mishra
The power of savoir faire
Artistic director Véronique Nichanian alters the way we perceive menswear through her performance broadcast of Hermès menswear Winter 2021 showcase
Updated on Jan 31, 2021 07:00 PM IST
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The Dawn of timeless chic
Rahul Mishra is not just a label
Published on Jan 28, 2021 10:49 PM IST
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Virginie Viard reimagines an intimate wedding in the South of France
Chanel Couture Spring 21 collection was a glittery smorgasbord of sartorial finery for the bride and her entourage of bridesmaids
Updated on Jan 27, 2021 12:28 AM IST
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Can haute couture resist the tracksuit tornado?
With Paris Couture Week in full swing, designers share their visions of the couture customer in 2021
Updated on Jan 26, 2021 02:30 PM IST
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26 letters which redefine Indianness
Indian fashion isn’t just exotic inspo that international brands can use as reference. It’s a discipline in itself
Published on Jan 26, 2021 12:57 AM IST
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Couture steeped in Tarot symbolism
Dior Couture Spring 21 was a vibrant and lush canvas painted by Maria Grazia Chiuri’s epiphany inducing paintbrush where she referenced the mystique of Tarot cards
Published on Jan 26, 2021 12:01 AM IST
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A love letter to British youth
Over the last five decades, Pope Paul Smith has established a cathedral of chic dressing his legions of style savants - from Prime Ministers to Rock royalty
Published on Jan 23, 2021 02:46 PM IST
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Painterly strokes meet savoir-faire
Artistic director Kim Jones reinvents ceremonial wear drawing inspiration from haute couture traditions
Published on Jan 23, 2021 02:53 AM IST
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Style File: US President inauguration signals inclusivity
It’s hard to overlook the degree of symbolism in Kamala Harris’ sartorial pick to the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden
Updated on Jan 22, 2021 12:45 AM IST
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Hoodie is having a moment
Blame it on Justin Beiber or the Covid-induced work-at-home comfort dressing - the statement hoodie doesn’t seem to be fading outing this year too
Published on Jan 21, 2021 02:36 PM IST
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Stylistas snuggle up in turtlenecks
When one looks at the cinematic history of the classic turtleneck, seventies iconic style gems come to mind - from Ali MacGraw’s preppy jumpers in Love Story (1970) to Amitabh Bachchan’s chunky knits in Kabie Kabhie (1976)
Updated on Jan 21, 2021 02:25 PM IST
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Tonal layering: Key FW 21 trend
Fashion is often an anthropological commentary about what’s going on in the world
Published on Jan 21, 2021 12:14 PM IST
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Sartori’s sartorial sorcery
Could you picture yourself in a skinny tailored suit post Covid? The pandemic and its cruel aftermath altered the way we engage with clothing as comfort takes precedence over being on trend
Published on Jan 20, 2021 09:59 PM IST
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It’s time to channel your inner boudoir queen
Covid-19 completely transformed the way we engage with clothing.
Published on Jan 14, 2021 06:06 PM IST
Sari’s off-kilter pairing
Often worn with a pair of micro shorts, a set of cigarette pants and at times artfully layered over a pair of athleisure leggings, the timeless sari, over the years, has emerged to be a sartorial catalyst, which alchemises with just about everything under the sun.
Updated on Jan 13, 2021 06:54 PM IST
Dissecting Kareena Kapoor Khan’s maternity chic
Taimur’s mommy redefines pregnancy style yet again What is it about maternity chic which always makes it such an incredible study in fashion? If one looks at the history of pregnancy style, then the late Lady Diana’s highly publicised pregnancy in 1982 comes to mind
Published on Jan 12, 2021 05:39 PM IST
Kamala Harris cover elicits brickbats and bouquets
One of the two covers featuring the former California senator, 56, has been in a whirling vortex on social media, with a section of style arbiters stating that the lighting washes her out and that the lackadaisical styling doesn’t befit the country’s first Black woman to be elected vice president
Published on Jan 11, 2021 05:13 PM IST
Bollywood layers up in camel coat
Invest in winter’s ultimate sartorial weapon
Published on Jan 11, 2021 04:37 PM IST
Eshaa Amiin on her cameo in AK vs AK
There’s a history of fashion designers and stylists making cameos in films and TV series - from Rachel Zoe who showed up at Blair’s birthday party in Gossip Girl (only to have a a chocolate syrup fountain poured all over her cobalt blue Pucci dress) to Falguni Shane Peacock taking a bow in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion.
Published on Jan 10, 2021 03:36 PM IST
‘Satya Paul’s pieces were art’
Entrenching the virgin yardage on the global style galaxy, design maven Satya Paul founded his label in 1985.
Published on Jan 10, 2021 03:24 PM IST
‘Saif’s style evokes a nostalgia of our past, but in a contemporary way’
The sartorial synergy between Saif Ali Khan and Raghavendra Rathore could easily be compared to the cinematic sorcery that came about when Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy collaborated
Published on Jan 10, 2021 02:48 PM IST
‘Check’ing all the boxes
Actors opt for the classic windowpane check for their outings
Published on Jan 08, 2021 12:47 PM IST
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Swapnil Shinde is now Saisha Shinde
Designer Swapnil Shinde opens up on transitioning
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 02:36 PM IST
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Post holiday sparkle
Just because NYE holidays are over doesn’t mean you have to take a break from shine.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 02:16 PM IST
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Key interior trends of 2021
Decor experts predict a renewed focus on sustainability and minimalism
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 10:27 PM IST
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2021 heralds the arrival of the impeccably groomed alpha
Experts predict that men will opt for a rigorous hair, scalp and skin care regime with more salon visits and homemade remedies
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 04:55 PM IST
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70s louche lads are back!
Thanks to Harry Styles, the exuberant decade makes its presence felt in 2021
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 10:24 PM IST
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Decoding Print Charming circa 2021
Menswear experts suggest ways to rock head-to-toe printed ensemble with elan
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 09:37 PM IST
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2021: Time for closet detox
Designers suggest ways to declutter your wardrobe
Updated on Dec 31, 2020 09:02 PM IST
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Trends we do not wish to see in 2021
Designers discuss trends they got tired of seeing in 2020
Updated on Dec 31, 2020 01:57 PM IST
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