Designer dreams

Trends in the recently concluded Delhi Couture Week predict fashion in the coming seasons will be festive and celebratory with an element of joie de vivre, writes Divisha Saran

THE spotlight on the darkened stage focusses on a curvaceous model in a flowing chiffon dress. As she walks down the ramp, the dress draws a collective applause from potential buyers, socialites and fashion groupies gathered for the occasion. The recently concluded Delhi Couture Week, which is getting bigger and bigger each season, showcased the 2011 fall and winter collections of India’s leading fashion designers.

Hot-selling accessories
Exotic add-ons can convert simple clothes into an attention-grabbing outfit, says Sita Mehta
IF you are wearing an attention-grabbing outfit, it is much more effective if you also have an equally eye-catching accessory. Conversely, an exotic accessory can convert a bland outfit into a head turner. Items like a stylish bag, artistic jewellery, a chunky belt and an exotic footwear can add a lot of zing to your outfits.

For a true friend
Gaurav gives tips on how to make gifts for your friends this Friendship Day
THIS Friendship Day let your imagination fly and create gifts for your best friends instead of buying one.