Tag - Dwijendra Kumar Fashion Journalist

The Silk Story

Dwijendra Kumar Pic Courtesy: Lovely Professional University , Fashion Design Department One of the gorgeous fabrics of today, the silk originated in China thousands of years ago. It is said that a queen there devoted her entire life to the rearing of silk-worms which produce silk fibres. She also helped in the invention of looms to...

About the Book: A Career Guide to Fashion Designing, Advik Publication

The Indian fashion scene has evolved and established itself. People are becoming increasingly aware of their appearance nowadays. Those younger have particularly begun to show off their chic outfits and unique styles. They choose outfits not only based on the current trends, but also opt for certain brands. All these have led to ruthless...

Tips on Writing on Fashion Trends

Dwijendra Kumar Pic Courtesy: SERA How one wears his/her clothes, kind of accessories, footwear, hairstyle and makeup he/she puts on and the lifestyle he/she flaunts may be termed as his/her style. When majority of celebrities and influencers follow a particular style of clothing and accessories, they set the trends which others would like to emulate....

Indian Textiles and Literature

Dwijendra Kumar Pic Courtesy: Preeti Upreti, Mrs Asia Pacific Queen of Substance, Singapore 2017 Indian literature includes references about weaving and multiple textiles designs, which is a testament to India’s vibrant tradition. The first literary information about Indian textiles is supposedly documented in Rigveda. In Rigveda, references related to techniques used in spinning, weaving as well as...

Fashion Merchandising as a Career

Dwijendra Kumar Pic Courtesy: SERA A trained fashion designer is now expected to be multifunctional. S/he should combine her/ his design skills with other managerial functions,such as coordination and merchandising. Though the concept of fashion merchandising is relatively new in India, and took off only in the mid-‘80s, it provides a wide range of job opportunities in...