ANU PD

Well 2017 is here! 2016 took us through some mind-boggling and unbelievable events and experiences! All of that will definitely change how we perceive our lives and the future. World-events hugely impact trends and style. Here are some outcomes-- ·          The Trump-card, Brexit, increase in natural disasters, rising terrorism, concern for the planet, conflicts, have all brought immense uncertainty for the future, with them. As a result, Up-cycling and Re-cycling will gain importance this year. Silhouettes will reflect an individual’s personal spiritual experience ·          Apart from these gloomy influences, the world has seen appreciation of culture and tradition as also, awareness and acceptance of beliefs and lifestyle choices. These have resulted in fashion referencing both traditional costumes and new directions like Gender-neutral clothing. In India, with demonetization pulling at us like puppets on a string, the evergreen saree will still come to the rescue when a wom

It was after a long hiatus that I spent an afternoon walking around Hauz Khas Village or HKV as it is now known and I chanced upon designer Anuradha Prasad Dhawan’s studio. The designer whose salt and pepper look has become a style statement seamlessly combines her role as board member of A4A Group of Companies which operates in the travel and hospitality sector and her yen for fashion. Anu who describes herself as “an entrepreneur by nature and a fashion designer by profession.”   Read More