Review: The Father and the Assassin
Anupama Chandrasekhar presents a heady dose of Indian history through ‘The Father and the Assassin’ a theatrical performance told through the eyes of Mohandas Karamchand Ghandi’ s assassin.
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Amazon Prime Video bets big on India and announces over 40 new titles across TV and film
Unveiling its biggest slate to date in India, Amazon Prime Video has announced over 40 new titles, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, across original series, original movies and co-productions with some of India’s biggest and most successful studios.
Read MoreInterview: Sue Carpenter, Director, I Am Belmaya
Following the success of her powerful and eye-opening documentary film, including a win for Best Documentary at the UK Asian Film Festival 2021 (UKAFF), I speak to talented documentary filmmaker, Sue Carpenter, about the narrative and creative process behind I Am Belmaya – a moving story of a Nepalese orphan who fights the patriarchal society […]
Read MoreInterview: Abo Arangham, Director, The Lost Art of Seasoning
Traditional art of salt-making dates back thousands of years and it can take days, even weeks to produce a single batch. These traditions have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the years, however, in Northeast India, the art form is no longer practiced owing to the ease in buying mass produced commerical salt. […]
Read MoreInterview: Tweed, Director, Native Spirit Film Festival
With the Native Spirit Film Festival in full swing, I catch up with the Festival’s Director, Tweed, to learn more about the annual event and why it’s so important to the Indigenous communities it represents. Tweed, thank you so much for speaking with me today, how long have you been directing the Native Spirit Film […]
Read MoreHair Care Brand, Vatika UK, Celebrates Real Women, Gender Fluidity And Inclusivity
Vatika UK, experts in South Asian hair and members of the Dabur Group, a world-leading ayurvedic and natural products company founded over 135 years ago, have launched their Stronger Roots campaign – celebrating real women and individuals through the challenges they have overcome and the empowerment they have felt through their hair. The Stronger Roots campaign marks a game-changing […]
Read MoreInterview: Marko Mitanovski
London-based Serbian designer Marko Mitanovski showcased a sculptural and theatrical presentation for his AW/15 collection at London Fashion Week. His designs have been worn by likes of Lady Gaga, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Katie Melua and Paloma Faith, to name a few. He has also featured in: Dazed, Vogue.co.uk, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Grazia, L’Officiel, Cosmopolitan, Vision, Time […]
Read MoreMayamiko Designed: REBIRTH collection
We love the luxurious feel of the limited edition #REBIRTH collection by a Mayamiko Designed. Made with 100 per cent wool and cotton fabrics that have been up-cycled from a high-end mill in Italy, you’re certainly going to feel warm and on-trend over the cooler months. The collection is called #REBIRTH because the collection gives […]
Read MoreInterview: Vanya Taylor
Following All About She’s incredibly successful year and the release of their debut EP ‘Go Slow’, we sit down with the talented trio’s lead singer, Vanya Taylor, for a spot of girl talk. You’ve had a busy year with your band All About She, what can we expect over the coming year? 2014 was a […]
Read MoreInterview: Christopher Beales for Le Photographe
The SS/15 collection for Le Photographe was themed around the biblical narrative of the ‘garden of temptation’. Aesthetically the collection created depth and interest through contrast of heavy beading and tailored shapes. Lightness and structure were key elements to each design, to build contemporary yet progressive silhouettes. Tailored jackets were seen with oversized shoulders, pencil […]
Read MoreInterview: Dora Abodi
The futuristic tribal style of Dora Abodi’s SS/15 collection wowed at LFW. The collection aimed to fuse classical art with ritualistic concepts and modern technological aesthetics. The designer’s Transylvanian roots were encompassed through the dark romanticism narrative evident throughout. The stand out colour palette included; metallic royal blue, antique gold, champagne silver and transparent black. Fabrics […]
Read MoreInterview: Bernard Chandran
Bernard Chandran’s SS/15 collection ‘Venus in the Daytime’ wowed at day 2 of LFW and was designed for the ‘Urban Goddess’ – which has been greatly inspired by the classic technique of Madam Gres. Chandran used very simple cotton fabrics and turned them into beautifully ‘Greek Goddessesque’ pieces using plenty of draping and flat pleating. […]
Read MoreMerit Award winner Gyo Yuni Kimchoe
Parveen Devi reports on Gyo Yuni Kimchoe, Fashion Scout’s Merit Award winner for SS/15. Photo by: Kris Mitchell | Hair by: TONI&GUY Fresh into fashion, the ready-to-wear powerhouse of Gyo Kim and his partner, Yuni Choe, Fashion Scout’s Merit Award winner for SS/15, excelled today for day two of London Fashion Week. On winning the […]
Read MoreReview: Late Night with Laura Mvula
Parveen Devi reviews BBC Proms ‘Late Night with Laura Mvula’ Photo credit: Mark Allan/BBC Stage-side, the Metropole Orkest were sat perfectly poised to the left with the choir to the right. The subtle lighting and iconic setting amped up the anticipation levels as the hordes waited intently for the classically trained singer, pianist and composer […]
Read MoreCanvas Bar: Review
Parveen Devi headed down to the Press Launch of Canvas Bar, the newest watering hole in east London. Writing for House of Papillion, she gives us the lo-down on everything, from the yummiest cocktails, decor, music and artwork. Including an exclusive interview with Director, Eli Azimii. On the new cocktails served at Canvas Bar, Eli […]
Read MoreInterview: Crama
Parveen Devi interview with Crama Crama is an emerging men’s, streetwear brand that oozes comfortability, style and artistic flair. Parveen Devi speaks to the brand designers to discuss all things Crama. Today I am joined by Craig and Jay, the designers of the Crama, thank’s for coming to see me today, its great to have […]
Read MoreInterview: Paola Masperi, Mayamiko Designed
Parveen Devi interviews Paola Masperi, founder of the Mayamiko Trust and Mayamiko Designed, to discuss the latest collection, ethical and ethnic fashion and future endeavours. The Mayamiko Trust was set up in 2008, following your time travelling in Africa. Through setting up the trust you were able to provide support and training to women […]
Read MoreOscars 2014
We checked out the best dressed A-listers to grace the red carpet for The Oscars 2014. Keep reading for our top 10 best dressed. Cate Blanchett wore a beautiful nude Armani gown with Chopard drop earrings. The beading and appliqué detail was stunning and set off her amazing Hollywood hair and minimal but flawless makeup […]
Read MoreFast Food Fashion: Love or Loathe?
Fashion trends are constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of the norm, often these boundary pushing trends are short lived, hence the word ‘trend’, but sometimes, just sometimes, trends are relived and reinvented year after year and become a classic staple in the wardrobes of the most style savvy women….and their daughters. Incorporating everyday objects into […]
Read MoreInterview: Nikita Karizma
Nikita Karizma is a prime example of what hard work, individuality and passion can create, after graduating with a 1st class degree from the London College of Fashion in 2011 Nikita immediately caught the attention of the fashion industry, In fact her graduate collection ‘Campaign Against Abuse’ was so successful in its individuality that it […]
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