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How Bollywood Influences Everyday Fashion.
When Meera walked into her college freshers’ party in a flowy pastel anarkali, her friends immediately teased her: “Madhubala vibes!” She smiled because they weren’t wrong—her outfit was inspired by the timeless elegance of old Bollywood films. For decades, Bollywood has been more than cinema in India—it has been a fashion runway for the masses.…
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Breaking Stereotypes – Women Redefining Beauty Standards in India
Aarohi was fifteen when she first heard a neighbor whisper, “Pretty girl, but so dark.” The words clung to her like a shadow. At every family function, someone would suggest a new face pack, a “magic cream,” or a home remedy to lighten her skin. Aarohi grew up believing beauty was measured in fairness. Years…
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From Streets to Runways: The Rise of Indian Street Style.
When you think of fashion, the mind often jumps to glossy magazines, designer boutiques, and couture shows. But some of the boldest style stories are told not on the runway, but on the streets of India. Take a walk through Delhi’s Hauz Khas, Mumbai’s Bandra, or Bangalore’s Church Street, and you’ll see it—fashion that is…
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The Timeless Saree: My First Fashion Memory
Every woman has a story that begins with a piece of clothing they are fond of for any given point of time. For me, it was my first saree. I still remember standing in front of the mirror, draped in my mother’s soft silk, feeling a mix of elegance and nervousness. The pleats weren’t perfect,…
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