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First Post
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Fashion Police! How an Indian label is preserving and showcasing the rich textile heritage of Odisha
In an interview with Firstpost's Lachmi Deb Roy, a few days ahead of World Environment Day, designer Richa Maheshwari who believes in restoring, preserving and showcasing the rich textile heritage of Odisha spoke about conscious consumption and ways to reduce fashion pollution. read more Richa Maheshwari's collection Boito is a conscious luxury clothing from Odisha. Through a personal journey of discovery, Boito was born out of a desire to preserve these stories and honour this history. Her design philosophy is rooted in the belief that handloom and traditional textiles are the ultimate sustainable choice. We have seen filmmaker Guneet Monga wearing her collection at the Toronto International Film Festival and even filmmaker Rima Das wore her collection at Cannes. She would love to style Meryl Streep in the Niyam Raja overcoat and Bomkai Gold Dress. The Kotpad Jacket with the Boatneck Khandua Jumpsuit would be her choice for Susan Sarandon. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Odisha's indigenous textiles are leisurely woven using age-old techniques - unchanged for generations. The colours and patterns tell the tales communities have inherited, weaving a unique timelessness into their cloth. The name Boito is derived from the maritime festival 'Boita Bandana' (Worship of the Boats), which commemorates the voyage of the Sadhabas - an ancient community of affluent mariner merchants, who would sail to distant lands for trade and cultural exchange. Restoring, preserving and showcasing the rich textile heritage of Odisha You have been doing a lot of work with weaves … tell us a little about that…When did you start working with Odisha weaves ? What fascinated you? My journey with Boito started in June 2022. I took a sabbatical to explore Odisha, travelling across every vein and artery of my home state. The people I met often lived in remote rural areas - near mountains, forests or the sea. What struck me was how deeply connected they are to their surroundings - which reflects in all aspects of their lives, including textiles. It was this rootedness that fascinated me, I guess in part because I myself was searching for my roots. The stories that are woven or embroidered onto traditional fabrics have existed for eons - solely because populations tend to stay put in the same village or town for generations. You will not find a Sambalpuri cluster on the east coast for example, or a Khandua cluster on the west coast. The narratives are spiritually and culturally richer for this reason - and distinct from each other. This raw unadulterated storytelling was what inspired me to work with Odisha's textiles. What are the different types of weaves of Odisha that you use? So far, our garments have been designed using eight different traditional textiles, namely: Bomkai, Habaspuri, Kapdaganda, Khandua, Kotpad, Pipli, Ringa and Sambalpuri. We are actively collaborating with other clusters to employ them for future collections. India is the land of textiles… your take and how you are promoting it Textile clusters across the country are like living museums - keeping age-old traditions and tales alive. Essentially, Boito exists to connect these traditions to a wider audience outside the state or the country - who appreciate the artistry and cultural value of Odisha's textiles. We feel that fashion naturally provides the ideal vehicle for this promotion. India's handloom industry is second only to agriculture in terms of numbers employed. We want to tap into this resource and give it a platform in the luxury retail space so as not to promote overconsumption. On the ground, we are working to instill financial stability so the next generation of weavers may carry forward their craft with pride. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Zeenat Aman styled in our chequered gold trench / Photo credit: Instagram What is your take on revival of weaves? Textile revival is central to Boito's brand philosophy. Working with Habaspuri weavers, for example, was an exciting milestone for our label, as only some half a dozen of the textile's looms remain today. A decade ago, there were over 100. It is important, however, to be sensitive in our endeavour. There's a reason why some textile traditions have faded out in the first place. Our approach is to understand and tackle these challenges holistically, so that the revival may be sustained. We're not looking at scale - as the nature of handloom does not realistically allow for that. We cannot break weavers' backs to meet some kind of market demand or supply chain. We want to promote these textiles as art - so that they are cherished. The core of what we do is connecting the work of artisan communities with a global community of art collectors as it were - who would appreciate their skill, artistry, culture and history. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD How local are we getting when it comes to fashion? I would say in fact that the textiles we use are hyper local. The motifs and techniques are very specific to the clusters we work with. There is absolutely no outside influence. For instance, the flora and fauna depicted in different weaves depend on whether the clusters are landlocked or near the coast. The colours and patterns embroidered on a kapdaganda shawl reflect the unique relationship between the Dongria Kondha community and the Niyamgiri hills. The dyes used in Kotpad handloom are extracted exclusively from the locally grown Indian madder (aal) tree. Of Odisha's 26 current GI tags, 11 are for textiles alone - meaning that they are unique to that specific district or town. Also - while our designs may be for a global market, our production is based entirely in Odisha. To truly honour the crafts of the state, we must give back to it. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What do you have to say about the business of fashion? I think consumers are far more conscientious than ever before, thanks in large part to easy access to information. They are more aware about making sustainable choices, ethical sourcing and the perils of fast fashion. Today, people actually care about how their clothes were made and where. As a result, there is also more interest in heritage and storytelling - which is great for brands like Boito. While fast fashion and greenwashing are still major challenges faced by the industry, there has been a slow and steady shift underway from a use-and-throw culture to one where authenticity, quality and longevity are aspirational. Your take on conscious consumption … Our design philosophy is rooted in our belief that handloom and traditional textiles are the ultimate sustainable choice. We have said repeatedly that they are the literal antithesis of fast fashion. Our garments are heirloom pieces, designed to be loved and passed down. Processes are slow, deliberate and transparent. Orders have a wait period of several weeks. So, our clients are very aware of the investment they are making with us. We take that trust very seriously, and work hard to value and reciprocate it. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Fashion vs Style… your preference and how is it different? What is in fashion is generally dictated by what designers showcase as part of their collections, which then trickles down into popular culture and into high-street showrooms. Style on the other hand is a lot more individualistic, and allows for a creative flair in how we wear, mix and match our garments. Fashion changes, style roots! Boito consciously leans into the latter for this reason. We look at adding meaning, not momentum. Our garments are designed to be worn creatively, and I love seeing how different people wear the same garment in their own unique way. Your favourite style icon from Bollywood? And how would you like to dress him/her up? For me, the ultimate Indian style icon was Maharani Gayatri Devi. There are a series of photographs of her with Jackie Kennedy (another favourite). I would have loved to see those iconic chiffon sarees and sunglasses paired with a Boito scarf. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD From Bollywood, I'm drawn to yesteryear actresses such as Smita Patil, Waheeda Rehman and Sharmila Tagore - who would all look fabulous in any one of our jackets or overcoats. Last year, we had the absolute thrill of having the Zeenat Aman styled in our chequered gold trench coat for a photoshoot. Your favourite style icon from Hollywood and how would you like to dress him/her up? Meryl Streep and Susan Sarandon are absolute legends, and they look good in anything they wear. I would perhaps style Meryl in the Niyam Raja Overcoat and Bomkai Gold Dress. The Kotpad Jacket with the Boatneck Khandua Jumpsuit would be my choice for Sarandon. I also love Amal Clooney, and it is my dream to dress her and her husband for the red carpet one day.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Stephen King's Post Trolling Donald Trump Takes Off Online
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Stephen King's latest jab at President Donald Trump has racked up more than 1.5 million views on social media in just a day. The post, "TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out," comes as "TACO" memes mocking the president have taken off online over the president's tariff policies. In response, White House spokesperson Kush Desai told Newsweek, "Art is a reflection of the artist, and these asinine acronyms convey how unserious analysts have consistently beclowned themselves by mocking President Trump and his agenda that've already delivered multiple expectation-beating jobs and inflation reports, trillions in investment commitments, a historic UK trade agreement, and rising consumer confidence." Newsweek has reached out to King's press team for comment via email on Friday. Why It Matters On April 2, Trump announced a series of sweeping global tariffs, including a baseline 10 percent on all imported goods and the widely anticipated "reciprocal" tariffs. Their implementation led the stock markets to drop drastically, with Wall Street posting its worst losses since 2020 and trillions of dollars in value erased. Shortly after the "reciprocal" tariffs took effect in April, Trump paused most of them for 90 days, prompting a surge in the markets. Since Trump took office, global markets have faced significant uncertainty amid the frequent announcement, implementation, suspension and, at times, reimposition of various trade and tariff policies. The president has also publicly pressured Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, to lower interest rates and suggested at one point he might fire Powell before backing down again. (L): President Donald Trump speaking during a swearing in ceremony for interim U.S. Attorney General for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the Oval Office of the Washington. (R): Stephen... (L): President Donald Trump speaking during a swearing in ceremony for interim U.S. Attorney General for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the Oval Office of the Washington. (R): Stephen King attends the premiere of "The Life of Chuck" during the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. More AP Photo/Evan Vucci/Chris Pizzello What To Know King's viral post on X, formerly Twitter, comes as criticism of Trump's economic and diplomatic strategies continued to intensify online. The post has nearly 8,000 reshares and over 56,000 likes. King has previously had viral social media posts critiquing Trump and his policies. TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 29, 2025 The term "TACO" originated in financial circles as a quip about Trump's tariff threats and perceived unpredictability. On Wednesday, CNBC's Megan Casella alluded to Trump's repeated tariff threats while asking him about the "TACO trade" theory. Trump shot back at Casella, accusing her of asking the "nastiest" question and telling her to never ask it again. "I've never heard that. You mean because I reduced China from 145 percent that I set down to 100, and then down to another number, and I said you have to open up your whole country?" Trump said. "And because I gave the European Union a 50 percent tax—tariff—and they called up and said, 'Please let's meet right now.'" "And I said, ok, I'll give you til July 9—I actually asked them, I said what's the date, because they weren't willing to meet," Trump added, referring to the EU tariffs. "And after I did what I did, they said, 'We'll meet any time you want.' And we have an end date of July 9." "You call that chickening out?" Trump said before going on to emphasize the investments that multiple companies have pledged to make in the U.S. Following the encounter, hundreds of TACO Trump memes have flooded online platforms, with some users posting photos of Trump as a chicken or inside a taco and often using the hashtag #TACOTrump. What People Are Saying Justin Wolfers, an economics professor at the University of Michigan, told MSNBC on Tuesday: "There's an asset here that really matters called American credibility. There was a time when the president opened his mouth, when you had to pay attention because you thought it meant something, that it was a shift in policy that other countries could rely on and respond to. That's no longer the case. In fact, on Wall Street right now—and it's on one level funny and on another level tragic—there's a trade called the TACO trade. T-A-C-O: Trump always chickens out." Chris Beauchamp, the chief market analyst at IG Group, said after Tuesday's stock rally: "TACO trade triumphs once again." What Happens Next Trump announced over the long weekend that the latest round of tariffs will be delayed until July 9, while U.S. and EU officials hold trade discussions.
Ottawa Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Davis: Documentary film about Swift Current Broncos bus crash invokes painful memories
There's a scene in the documentary film 'Sideways' where the Swift Current Broncos' soon-to-be disgraced head coach Graham James is being interviewed shortly after the WHL team's 1986 bus crash, which killed four players and scarred the survivors. Article content It's jarring to hear James speak about quickly and heartlessly moving the team forward, past the tragedy and back onto the ice, because everyone now knows the coach was a predator who was sent to prison for sexually assaulting several of his players. James didn't want anyone — particularly psychologists — to comfort his players and discover the hidden secrets that made worse the trauma they suffered from losing teammates Scott Kruger, Trent Kresse, Brent Ruff and Chris Mantyka. Article content Article content Article content Wilkie is the president of I Got Mind, a company that according to its website 'provides valuable educational programming that enhances wellness, strengthens cultures, and increases performance for any team or individual.' Working with Trilight Entertainment, initially there were plans to make a movie about the Broncos before postponing that notion to produce the documentary, develop a podcast and establish a '4 The Boys Scholarship.' Article content Wilkie has been working in the mental health field for 20 years — strengthened on his path by his marriage to Michaelynn and their two children — while working with athletes, coaches, parents, schools and businesses. Wilkie and Soberlak also visited with families following the Humboldt Broncos fatal bus crash in 2018. Article content Article content 'When we go through life there are things we don't like and we try to leave them in the past,' said Wilkie. 'This is everything, front and centre. That's the hard part for a lot of people. They can't be vulnerable to share their story. Article content Article content 'It is uncomfortable to share your story. But there's power in it.' Article content Including Wednesday's showing at the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina, there have been sneak previews to help raise money for the projects. According to Andrea Hoffman, one of the executive producers, Sideways will officially premiere Sept. 8 at the Hockey Hall of Fame, with hopes it will be accepted into the Toronto International Film Festival. Article content 'I still can't watch it too much because it's so emotional, knowing the impact it's going to have on people who watch it,' said Wilkie. 'It's a story of trauma and healing for young men and a community who experienced something horrific.
Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Davis: Documentary film about Swift Current Broncos bus crash invokes painful memories
There's a scene in the documentary film 'Sideways' where the Swift Current Broncos' soon-to-be disgraced head coach Graham James is being interviewed shortly after the WHL team's 1986 bus crash, which killed four players and scarred the survivors. Article content It's jarring to hear James speak about quickly and heartlessly moving the team forward, past the tragedy and back onto the ice, because everyone now knows the coach was a predator who was sent to prison for sexually assaulting several of his players. James didn't want anyone — particularly psychologists — to comfort his players and discover the hidden secrets that made worse the trauma they suffered from losing teammates Scott Kruger, Trent Kresse, Brent Ruff and Chris Mantyka. Article content Article content Article content Wilkie is the president of I Got Mind, a company that according to its website 'provides valuable educational programming that enhances wellness, strengthens cultures, and increases performance for any team or individual.' Working with Trilight Entertainment, initially there were plans to make a movie about the Broncos before postponing that notion to produce the documentary, develop a podcast and establish a '4 The Boys Scholarship.' Article content Wilkie has been working in the mental health field for 20 years — strengthened on his path by his marriage to Michaelynn and their two children — while working with athletes, coaches, parents, schools and businesses. Wilkie and Soberlak also visited with families following the Humboldt Broncos fatal bus crash in 2018. Article content Article content 'When we go through life there are things we don't like and we try to leave them in the past,' said Wilkie. 'This is everything, front and centre. That's the hard part for a lot of people. They can't be vulnerable to share their story. Article content Article content 'It is uncomfortable to share your story. But there's power in it.' Article content Including Wednesday's showing at the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina, there have been sneak previews to help raise money for the projects. According to Andrea Hoffman, one of the executive producers, Sideways will officially premiere Sept. 8 at the Hockey Hall of Fame, with hopes it will be accepted into the Toronto International Film Festival. Article content 'I still can't watch it too much because it's so emotional, knowing the impact it's going to have on people who watch it,' said Wilkie. 'It's a story of trauma and healing for young men and a community who experienced something horrific.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
World Boss Media is a Gold Sponsor at the Centurion One Capital 6th Annual LA Summit
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2025) - World Boss Media is pleased to announce it is a Gold Sponsor at the Centurion One Capital 6th Annual LA Summit held at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel from Monday, June 2nd to Thursday, June 5th , 2025, in Los Angeles, California. 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