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If you walk into a boutique called Vasundhara, tucked away in a high-rise on Kolkata’s tony Alipore Road, you might just see a petite lady poring over her workstation sketching intricate motifs and occasionally looking up to answer queries. That would be Vasundhara Mantri, the design brain behind the popular artificial jewellery brand in the city for the past 15 years. As you continue to watch, you will probably notice that her inspiration comes from bounteous nature. Drawings of bugs, bees, butterflies, peacocks, parrots and flowers, the mainstay of her design ideology, are all around. Mantri believes in innovatively incorporating both traditional and contemporary elements in her designs.

As we chat, my eyes keep gravitating towards the copper bees gracing her earlobes, a fun adornment that is exquisite in its craftsmanship. “This was from my last collection, a line that was inspired by the prettiness of bugs, bees and butterflies. I experimented with textures for an enhanced look,” Mantri explains, showing off a statement neck-piece that resembles a twig with insects stationed on each branch. Varnished in gold, the ornament, says the designer, is a favourite with young girls for wedding parties and cocktail dos.

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Oh, Biba, you never went away. That famed London store, full of seventies boho joie de vivre and the vision of founder Barbara Hulanicki, was a palace of stripes and glitter, and long coats and long hippy dresses, but also glitter, sheer glamor. It was a true dressing-up box and treasure trove, all in one.

Jonathan Saunders, chief creative officer for DVF, has bought the spirit of Biba back to roaring life with this wonderful collection, and of course Biba and Diane von Fürstenberg, the label's founder (who is married to Barry Diller, chairman of IAC, the Daily Beast's parent company), share a fashion sweet-spot. It is to Saunders' credit that he balances producing something original, but also in tandem with the spirit of von Fürstenberg, who was there at the show on Sunday in a black outfit with silvery pattern.

Our Favorite Celebrity Engagement Rings From Heart Evangelista to Sarah Lahbati

You’re not imagining it: Engagement and wedding season is upon us. If you haven’t noticed, celebrities, even people we know, are posting ring photos—just look at Martine Cajucom and Chi Gibbs. Some are already prepping for their big day like Dr. Vicki Belo, Coleen Garcia, and Sarah Lahbati.

Does Lil Mama's Caged Bird Sing?

The VMAs are known for their flamboyant fashions (cough, meat dress, cough) and little unexpected flourishes on the red carpet, but Lil Mama's accessory of choice for Sunday evening's show had us scratching our heads.

Fiorucci is Back but Not Before a Long-Running Legal Drama Played Out

Fiorucci is back. The formerly defunct Italian brand - which was snapped up by former Victoria's Secret CEO Janie Schaffer and her husband, Stephen, in June 2015, from Japanese jeans group Edwin - made its revamped debut for Spring/Summer 2017, courtesy of a slew of parties and an ad campaign starring model (and Rolling Stones spawn) Georgia May Jagger.

Tyra Banks Talks Overcoming Adversity and Hate at Girl Cult Festival

Multihyphenate Tyra Banks exclaimed that she was "very, very hungry" for a big cheesy slice of pizza by the time she hit the Fonda Theatre stage in Hollywood late Sunday night for the keynote talk at Galore Media's first annual female empowerment-focused Girl Cult festival. Turns out it was a theme in her talk that touched on body image, being a successful business woman and the racial tensions in the nation.

Chinese fashion designers have continued to make strides on international stages this year. During the upcoming Spring/Summer 2018 Fashion Week in Milan, Paris, London and New York, according to the official calendar, 30 designers who are either Chinese or have a connection to China will debut their latest collections at one of the major shows.

Following a critic-praised aesthetic revamp under the watch of creative director Stuart Vevers beginning in 2013 and an onslaught of lawsuits aimed at rebuilding the exclusivity around its name and other trademarks, Coach is still working to find its footing on a grander scale. With analysts split as to just how well Coach is faring compared to its rivals and how Coach Inc's initial strategy of taking its eponymous brand from an accessories producer to a full-fledged fashion hous is planning out, we take a look.

Why you should wear white while cooking - and other style tips from chef Freddie Janssen

The 34-year-old Amsterdam-born chef and author of 'Pickled', Freddie Janssen, is an advocate for easy dressing - although she isn't opposed to quirky footwear and the odd curveball buy.