Reading Time: 7 minutes Right from the leheriya sarees worn by Rajput women and the British inspired short sarees and boots of the 1920’s to the Nivi styled sarees from the 1930’s and the ruffled adaptations of saree by Bollywood, the saree has slowly transcended from being staple wear to then occasion wear to now finally reaching luxe streetwear and has gone to become artistic Gen Z’s favourite work wear staple.
Reading Time: 7 minutes Gone are the days when children of a family could be identified even in a crowd by the dress that they wore, which were similar in colour, style and print! Today, kids’ apparel has evolved drastically with the designer elements instilled in them, range in fabrics, patterns that ape the mainstream fashion standards and colour to grow rapidly as a separate vertical in fashion industry. As the kidswear market redefines the fashion scenario, keep up with the fashion standards and growth charts to know and understand that dressing up your child comes easy when you are mindful.
Reading Time: 5 minutes While Indian consumers are moving towards shop local mindset since the time pandemic set in 2020, there has been a surge in fabric stores to cater to the demands by shoppers who would like to design their ensembles themselves. Tapping in the trends, Indore based Kashi – The Fabric Store, a premium outlet for a variety of fabrics and textiles, recently launched its first stand-alone store in Ahmedabad. Be it authentic craft-based textiles like Ajrakh, Bandhani, Jamdani, Banarasi, Kota Doriya or chanderi or be it on-trend fabrics like satin, organza or velvet, Kashi – The Fabric Store is a haven for all who love to create magic with their own imagination. After all, the zeitgeist of the recent times is to create your own styles from scratch and flaunt your individuality rather than caving in to mass produced garments. Located on the bustling streets of C.G.Road, the store has been created with grandeur to reflect the true taste of the fabrics available.
Reading Time: 8 minutes Are carpets and rugs, the only floorings we know of? What about the dhurries that disappeared around the 1990’s?
Read through as Ciceroni pens the story of the forgotten dhurries.
Reading Time: 5 minutes ‘Hello lover’ gasped Carrie Bradshaw when she saw a pair of Christian Louboutin off the street in New York…Have you had those moments too? We say, one doesn’t really have to be a fashionista to be a shoe fanatic, Cinderella to be fascinated by the famed glass slippers or a devil to wear Prada. For most women, shopping for shoes or we rather say, collecting coveted footwear like souvenirs comes as natural as breathing.From the 13th century clogs and the 90’s platforms to Androgynous styles and the oxfords from 1800s, the Spring/ Summer 2021 seamlessly blends the lines between the past, present and future. Take notes as we reveal our favourite 7 spring/summer shoe trends for 2021!
Reading Time: 6 minutes Remember the huge red mushy things Alice saw amidst the woods in Wonderland? And, how about Leo Tolstoy’s poetic verse in his short stories about the joys of picking fleshy little things in the jungle? For those in love with literature and classic tales, mushrooms may remind you of adventure stories in the forests and for those born during the 60’s and the 70’s you wouldn’t miss out on the magical mushrooms, would you? Read through as Ciceroni finds out how mushroom paves the way to fashion industry’s future.
Reading Time: 6 minutes A side-lined mainstream fashion category, men’s fashion has taken precedence over the years across the globe. Fashion that was once limited to the idea of formal shirts and trousers has today seen newer evolved formats that have blurred the cultural ideas about what is considered masculine. From bespoke menswear to silhouettes that are genderless, menswear found itself entwined throughout with the collections of prominent designers that are ideally confined to women’s-wear. The global fashion weeks have released the trendiest best for the next season. Designers experimented with the basic winter essentials by re-inventing the modern man’s wardrobe. Capturing the best of tailoring, colours and materials, here are our favourite 7 trends that every man would love for the next winter season!
Reading Time: 6 minutes Are you feeling the comforting chills amidst the scorching heat? Its probably the monsoon knocking at your door. Calming for someone and annoying for others, the season brings in a mixed feeling. For some monsoon brings in an abundance of joy and relief as they listen to soothing music and read a novel but, for others, the season can turn out to be a nightmare because they spend most days battling the seasonal skincare battle. As monsoon takes over its stride, Ciceroni reveals 5 Skincare Secrets extracted from ancient joojoos to help you reset your skincare routine!
Reading Time: 7 minutes Heard your daddy cool mention that he is running out of organizers for his home office? Well, why not choose from Lukka Chuppi’s range of statement-making portable organizers! Is he a jetsetter? Men always run out of shirts, no matter how much they have. We believe the breezy linen and Jamdani shirts by Linen Cut and Msafiri are just perfect for a summer wardrobe. It’s been a tell-tale that most fathers forget to buy themselves a new wallet. What are your thoughts about Wild Soul and Studio Beej’s leather accessories? Exciting as it sounds, it can be daunting to find the right present for your daddy dearest. Bookmark this story as we pen down our favourite 14 hand-picked gifts from Ciceroni’s E-Shop that are not just unique but also thoughtful!
Reading Time: 7 minutes The story of evolution of hairstyles have been beyond fascinating. Did you know that the oldest known depiction of hairstyling is hair braiding which dates back about 30,000 years. Hairstyles, just like fashion of a particular era, have been visual expressions of the societal changes during the time. (Remember how the pandemic gave way to the basic buns?)We love histories and we love the idea of how they play an essential role in defining the trends. While we could go on about the elaborate history of hairstyles, we chose to pick our favourite iconic hairstyles through the decades.
Reading Time: 9 minutes Ever wondered, why wearing a black outfit suddenly boosts up your confidence level? How being in a house with nature inspired colour palette, instills a state of tranquility in you? Or why the chosen colours at fashion weeks look poles apart in spring and fall? Clearly colour carries a deeper resonance with people than simple the idea of ‘favourite colour’.
Reading Time: 7 minutes For those who find themselves lost in the sophisticated worlds of novels like Sense and Sensibility, Little Women, Wuthering Heights, Harry Potter, Avengers and countless others, this editorial article embraces the fantasy of time and place, showing you how to bring some of those elements into your own home. Read through as we pen down our favourites!