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The FIT Museum will present a 'Food & Fashion' exhibition.

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The Museum at FIT (MFIT) has announced a 'Food & Fashion' exhibition that will explore the impact of food and food culture on fashion design.


Swati Bhat

Food and Fashion

The show, co-curated by Melissa Marra-Alvarez, MFIT's curator of education and research, and Elizabeth Way, the museum's associate curator of costume, will feature over 80 garments and accessories, including outfits by Chanel, Moschino, and Stella McCartney.

The exhibition's commentary is heavily centred on culinary themes and motifs, which are utilised to investigate topics such as luxury, gender, consumerism, sustainability, social action, and body politics.

An introduction exhibition spans from breakfast to supper time in the form of intimate tableaus, as well as delving into social media as a venue where food and fashion collide.

The main gallery is supposed to resemble a 'food hall,' with stalls focusing on 10 different themes, such as haute couture/haute cuisine, dressing to dine, and a feast for the eyes.

Other themes, such as 'Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice?' investigate the relationship between food and gender identities, using a pearl and dessert-print dress by Junya Watanabe as an example.

The show is expected to run from September 13 to November 26, 2023, and will be accompanied by a book and a symposium on November 3.




Five Fashion Influencers You Should Follow as A Bride-To-Be!

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Updated: Jun 27, 2023

If you're looking for low-cost bridal gowns but adore Bollywood-inspired attire, we've got you covered! Here are five fashion influencers to follow if you're a bride-to-be in 2023


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Moi Blog

Moi Blog - Budget Bride? Moi Blog, run by Jyoti Chahar, has you covered. There is no area of Delhi where this influencer has not explored and shared fashionable styles. A keen eye for the most recent celebrity wedding on a shoestring budget, watch her vlog for every fantasy a bride may have.


Sejal Kumar

Sejal Kumar is a fashion and lifestyle influencer with 842k Instagram followers and over one million YouTube subscribers. Her style is fresh and current, making her an excellent choice for brides-to-be who want to try new looks for their wedding. Her wedding shopping vlogs are full of fantastic ideas.


Scherezade Shroff

Scherezade Shroff is a fashion and lifestyle influencer on YouTube with over 254k subscribers. Her aesthetic is exquisite and sophisticated, making her an excellent source of wedding inspiration. Her wedding shopping vlogs are full of fantastic ideas.


Aashna Shroff

Aashna Shroff is a fashion and beauty influencer with over 967k Instagram followers. Her feminine and chic style is a terrific source of inspiration for wedding buying. Check out her Instagram for some wonderful wedding shopping inspiration.


Santoshi Shetty

Santoshi Shetty is a fashion and beauty influencer with over 743k Instagram followers. Her style is edgy and daring, making her an excellent choice for brides who want to make a statement on their wedding day. Check out her Instagram for some wonderful wedding shopping inspiration.









The figure-hugging maxi is an in thing of the week

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The figure-hugging maxi is a dress type that can be worn in any season and comes in a range of styles to suit a variety of events. The silhouette is flattering for both the fashion-forward customer and those seeking comfort.


Swati Bhat

The figure-hugging maxi, so named for its ability to wrap around the body in a flattering fashion, has to be the dress silhouette of the year. The dress itself is frequently elasticated, allowing it to mould itself to the form it sits on, and it reaches down to the ankles, either flaring out or remaining skin tight. Other variants of this dress style have included cut-out panels, ruched detailings, or slits around the leg, providing the look variety depending on the customer's preferences.

As the eveningwear and eventwear categories regain steam, dresses have risen to become the leading garment in this market. This means that figure-hugging maxis have begun to lead the way, providing an alternate dress style for individuals who need to attend parties in the coming months. While this is a big element of such a silhouette, many of these maxis also come in simple versions, allowing them to be worn in a casual setting and incorporating them into the daywear wardrobe as an elevated staple throughout the year.

Designers experimented with this highly adaptable form on the runway, with several displaying a variety of versions of what a figure hugging maxi could be. Givenchy was one that genuinely embraced creativity, displaying everything from bright printed turtle neck knits to clean cut simple black gowns that swept the floor. Jil Sander, too, blurred the borders with a form-fitting maxi in both fluffy metallic fabrics and pastel tones. Meanwhile, at Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, the maxi dress was firmly rooted in evening wear, either in sheeny metallics or in a sheer stretch fabric inspired by lingerie.


The figure-hugging maxi is a look that can be worn alone in the spring and summer, simply paired with layered necklaces and a handbag to complete the look. The dress pairs well with a variety of shoe styles depending on the time of day, with trainers fitting just as well as strappy sandals, making it occasion-appropriate. If you plan to wear the dress in the cooler months, pair it with under- or over layers like a turtleneck sweater or an oversized knit. A long-line coat, such as a trench style or leather-like pea jacket, can also be worn here. Finish the ensemble with clunky boots throughout the day or pointed heels at night.







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