We understand fashion is a craze for many. But appropriateness is not a new concept and works great in different occasions of life. Fashion fails need not be always the result of ignorance. The vices of overconfidence, desperation, bad advice, imitation and compromise makes many a wardrobe just a pile of evidence of an identity […]
Fashion shows are part of the learning experience of a student who has chosen a career in fashion design. This practical exposure helps students develop their individual skills, creativity and knowledge of the subject. Being a vast subject, fashion design has so much to learn. A lot comes with experience and exposure. Right from understanding […]
Hamstech Fashion Show 2017, the annual fashion show organised by Hamstech, became the stage to showcase some very interesting collections. Denimkari was one such collection, that presented a unique fusion of two textile lineages that are worlds apart: denim and Kalamkari. The collection “Denimkari” introduced a quirky combination of denim and Kalamkari that […]
In corporate circles, the dress code for office routines, meetings, events and presentations are either prescribed or a particular mode of dressing is appreciated. These formal wears are in fact adapting to new variety and fresh combinations. But the bottom line is that while office wear can be sharp and impactful, it is definitely contributive […]
The fabulous life of a fashion designer; how fascinating! But if you care to keep a professional perspective, fashion design has a lot of opportunity that you have to reach out for by meeting the challenges with passion, perseverance and hard work. Here, we will attempt to get a picture of the typical life of […]
Having a wardrobe full of casual wear only aggravates the need to have a good understanding of pairing them. It’s also wonderful to have clothes that can effortlessly transition from casuals to evening wear and vice-versa. Keeping versatile clothing always saves your day. With these simple fashion design tips, you can rock your look in […]
Majority of Indian women love dressing in Indian traditional attire. The traditional attires include sarees, lehengas, kurtis, salwar-suits, dhotis, etc. In most Indian festivals and functions, women are often seen in ethnic attire as it represents the rich Indian culture. However, when it comes to dressing to work, many organisations insist on ‘formal wear’. Employees […]
It is rightly said that beauty lies in the details. So is it in fashion design. Any designer garment will have its minute details and features well thought of and implemented; from buttons to threads and labels to motifs. In fashion designing, details play a crucial role in making the total look appealing and congruent. […]
In what is another proud achievement for Hamstech Institute, the Times of India Group has recognised and bestowed on it the Times Education Icon award for the Best Fashion Designing institute in Hyderabad for the year 2017. ‘ The award was constituted by the Times of India Group in an attempt to identify, recognize […]
Fashion has a vocabulary that is vast with tricky terms that originates from English and non English languages. It’s very possible that many of them are misunderstood or misused. Hence it becomes necessary to have a thorough comprehension of fashion terminology to speak fashion in a sensible manner. Here are few fashion related words that […]