ZVEZDA Atelier Debuts with Powerful Narrative-Driven Fashion Showcase
Departing from traditional runway formats, the event featured live narration guiding the audience through moments of friendship, coming-of-age, partnership, and self-discovery. Signature looks included a Victorian-inspired gown, a romantic waltz scene, and a dramatic red floral cape symbolizing transformation.
Merging sharp tailoring with emotive drapes, ZVEZDA's launch marks a new era of meaningful, narrative-rich fashion in India—prioritizing authenticity, emotional depth, and timeless design over fleeting trends.
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In cities like Hyderabad and Bombay, the samovar became a symbol of resilience. It was placed proudly on the café counter, where it never seemed to run empty. It warmed dockworkers at daybreak and lawyers at lunch, students in the afternoon and poets at twilight. No one cared about class or creed when they came in for Irani chai—it was a democratic elixir. But how different is it from regular Indian tea? Not a lot, but still quite and the difference may not be as much about the ingredients but the attitude! The regular chai is quick, hurried, working class. The Irani Chai may not be rich, but is classy, slow and indulgent. It must have been 'home' and happy memories for people who made it with love and patience because all they had carried to an alien land were a few memories and a handful of habits that they did not desire to change! How do they make it? It's regular Indian Chai made with full fat milk and a few teaspoons of condensed milk and is simmered on low flame for up to 30 minutes. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
