Patterns In Interiors – Do’s and Don’t s

Of late, interior design has seen a major surge in the number of patterns, textures and materials being used. Gone are the times of plain, dull and boring walls. Creative imagery, eye catching motifs,...

“FASHIONBAY” Presents: FASHION UNDER THE VEIL!

Fashion is many things. It is glam, it is style, it is modest. Wait, what? Modest? The term “Modest Fashion” itself is an oxymoron. We usually see models wearing the skimpiest of clothes on...

Must Have Modern Furniture!

"Furniture is to spaces what limbs are to the human body." A space, however well designed, well lit, is incomplete and inappropriate without suitable furniture. Modern furniture is all about clean lines, simplicity, minimalism and...

IMPRESSIONS : The play of Concepts!!

"Every great Design begins with an even greater story." Stories are born from an inspiration that the designer either seeks for or stumbles over while brainstorming ideas. But again how the story merges seamlessly in...

Date With A Designer : Ar. Sonal Birdi (Villa 55)

Cafes and restaurants, irrespective of where they’re situated in the world, always have something in common. They exude charm, create a relaxing ambience and call you in. Villa 55, the newest addition to Nagpur’s...

From Shabby To Chic – Easy Home Decor DIYs!

We have time and again seen dreamy pictures of homes and houses on the internet and fantasized about having that perfect nest. A cozy bed to relax after a tiring day, a study space...

Best Diwali Looks – Curated Fashion within your budget!!

Diwali is the time to let your hair loose and have fun. Cleaning your homes, meeting friends and family, gorging on sweets, bathing your house in lights, it's all part of the fun and...

“THE VOID” presents : Pottery Workshop

Materials have a huge a role in the way any design shapes up. Be it in fashion, or interiors, materials can make or break a design. Understanding the way different materials behave under different...

BIDDING ADIEU – An unforgettable farewell to Trivandrum Cindrebay’s Pioneer Batch

“At the end of the road is the beginning of a new adventure” On 22nd September 2017 students of Cindrebay Trivandrum organized a going away party for the first outgoing batch of Diploma/PG Interior Design....

Rejoicing in the harvest festival – ONAM!

Everything being a constant carnival, there is no carnival left - Victor Hugo In this age of celebrations that appear and leave as quick as the Instagram posts, we at Cindrebay Trivandrum brought together "Paithrikum";...

“The Void” presents – Wood Working Workshop

"There is no such thing as bad ideas. Just poorly executed awesome ideas." A famous line from a well known series, this statement rings true for all of us. More often than not, that we...

“The Void” Presents : Haute Chic – Grooming Workshop

Since ancient times, fashion has been deeply interwoven with our life. It is an integral part of our identity and is unique to every individual. Be it real life fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn...

WHY IS “WHY” THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION IN DESIGN??

Everyone of us, as children, incessantly asked the question "Why" on hearing any statement. Every fact, every sentence was treated as a hypothesis which required proof and lengthy argumentative discussions. Only when we got...

THE VOID – Bridging the gap, one conclave at a time!!

“Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it.” When was the last time you listened without interrupting? Spoke without being judged? Heard not to reply but to truly register information? Shared anything without expecting...

Using technology as a learning tool – 3D printing week

The atmosphere at Cindrebay School of Fashion and Interior Design, came alive last week when they got “Julia” in the campus. No, ‘Julia’ isn’t a new student, it’s the name of the 3D printer...

The Void IV: 3D printing workshop

What if? Two words, 6 letters which have haunted human minds since centuries. Scientists and innovators have dedicated their lives in the pursuit of What If? Moms and dads every day in all parts of...

The right & wrong reasons to choose Architecture!

(WARNING: In case you are afraid to get your nails chipped, or hate the pungent smell of fresh paint, your eyes burn with the smell of freshly polished wood or need 8 hours of...

The Dress Bank: Rent, wear, flaunt high end fashion

Diana Vreeland, the noted fashion columnist had put it succinctly when she made this famous remark “I loathe narcissism, but I approve of vanity.” Vreeland’s love for vanity is shared by many of us....

The Void I: Two Day Furniture Design Workshop on ‘Bio-Mimicry’ at Cindrebay Nagpur

  Asad Firdosy – In pursuit of Art. Asad Firdos – An Architect by qualification, furniture designer as his vocation and a craftsman at heart.  He took architecture as a profession as his father suggested that...

AURA 2017- A Magnificent Manifestation of Creative Arts and Design

According to the theorist Walter Benjamin, the concept of ‘aura’ refers to the authenticity and originality of an art work which is often lost in the modern world where there are technological reproductions of...

Expert corner: Spatial Nature of windows

Windows are surface elements with great presence on both exterior and interior sides. It is fairly a complex entity against the comparatively simplistic wall, but a surface that is penetrable. Its surface is very...

Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016: From Kochi with love

Fort Kochi exudes a certain romanticism, maybe it is the beauty of the Arabian sea neighbouring it, or the old narrow lanes that are constantly jostling for a place with the new. It is...

‘Desically’, it’s time to go Ethnic!

There’s something absolutely magical about ‘Desi’ (Indian) products; the kalamkari and ikhat prints, beautiful handmade silver jewellery that are sold in small shops across many streets in the interior parts of the country, weaved...

Expert Corner: The romance of the Sheer Fabric

There’s nothing prettier and more subtly enticing as a sheer fabric in the fabric world. It is complete in its simplicity and yet manages to charm anyone who comes in close contact with it. Sheer...

Shalini James: Celebrating the vibrancy of Indian colours

By her own admission, she is a raconteur who believes in using Indian cultural motifs, incorporating them into textiles and converting them into stories embedded in fashion. Shalini James is undoubtedly one of the...

KarmaSuthra: The Queen of Dramatic Jewellery

“I had absolutely no interest in jewellery or anything pretty for that matter,” says 41-year-old Divya Thomas almost nonchalantly. The seemingly innocuous statement would not have mattered had it been uttered by someone else....

How to make the perfect CV for that perfect job

CV or curriculum vitae is one of the most important document you will possess in your professional life. It comprises everything; your work experience, skills, and other important details. But more importantly a good...

Fashion of the future: Digital dress of your dreams!

A woman walks into her fully-automated closet, and is welcomed by a computer-generated voice. It asks her what she would like to wear and what her plans are for the evening.  She gives the...

Indian Fashion doesn’t have any catching up to do: Nixon Bui

International style and tribal motifs are as different as chalk and cheese, but not for Nixon Bui. This Copenhagen-based, Arunachal Pradesh born, up and coming fashion designer believes in seamlessly bringing the two perceived...

Myntra becomes sole distributor of Mango products in India

In a move that marks its foray into the brick and mortar shopping experience, e-commerce shopping site Myntra has bagged the master distribution and management rights for Mango, the famous Spanish fast fashion brand. According...

Anything quirky catches my eye: Namitha Pramod

Her acting in movies like Traffic, Sound Thoma, Vikramadithyan has been a clear indication of her versatility. But Namitha Pramod also has a quirky side to her, one which often gets lost in the...

Being dark skinned is beautiful: Mr Jovita George

Mr Jovita George-yes you read that right- is one of the most loved Indian YouTubers today. A Malayalee residing in Kuwait, Jovita makes videos on fashion, makeup, relationships, and travel. This former Engineer has...

In conversation with Ar. Lumina Phylis Cleetus

Ar. Lumina Phylis Cleetus, the chief architect of one of the most well-known studios in Bengaluru, Fulcrum Studio is as practical as spontaneous. She's a beautiful culmination of the best of both worlds of...

Expert corner: Spatial features of inhabitation

How does one define 'place'? In architectural language, it is undoubtedly one of the most ambiguous terms. A place is not simply a space, or a location; it is but an amalgamation of numerous factors. Gautam...

He is a M.A.L.L.U: Rinosh George and his fashion adventures

His rap video I am a M.A.L.L.U has crossed more than one million views on YouTube, and his previous video This is Bengaluru garnered him rave reviews. Rinosh George has been creating waves in...

Paaduks: Creating footwear out of tyre scraps

Designers are a funny lot. They are the innovators of the highest order. Give them a piece of tyre, and they will give you an eco-friendly, trendy footwear. That is exactly what Paaduks, an...

Architecture: Finding the right job? Remember these points

The first job in a good architectural studio is extremely important for up and coming aspiring architects. It sets the basis for the future. But before the all-important interview, a thorough research of the firms,...

Takbir Fatima gets NDTV’s Emerging Architect of the Year award

Takbir Fatima, the 32-year-old London-educated founder of DesignAware, a company that creates awareness through liveable, wearable, usable, accessible and responsible design, has been awarded the Emerging Architect of the Year 2016 by the NDTV Design...

Join Cindrebay ‘SketchUp Marathon’ – 3 Day Workshop on SketchUp

Technological innovations are the very backbone of the dynamic world of architecture. Those unwilling to learn the latest tech releases or are ignorant of the same will find themselves lagging far behind in the...

New Year Series: This year, let’s turn classy

It is that time of the year when the old goes out, and the new is welcomed.  The year 2017 has begun, and we are all hoping it won’t be half as bad as...

Features: India Modern, the buzzword that truly defined Indian fashion in ’16

"This brand does not define you. But damn you look good in it". Preeti Verma’s postscript-like message, imprinted on the tag of every one of her fashion label Runaway Bicycle’s floaty, sorbet products, echoes the...

Being comfortable is my fashion mantra: Honey Rose

She is a gorgeous woman, a versatile actor, and an absolute pleasure to talk to. Honey Rose is undoubtedly one of the most well-known faces in the South Indian film industry. Starting her career...

The ARCASIA Awards: recognising the best in Asia

The prestigious Arcasia awards (Architects Regional Council Asia) are back! And, for the first time, the same is being hosted by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA). The award, rebranded as AAA in 2013,...

Expert Speak: The evolution of kitchens

Gautam Shah looks at the evolution of kitchens through the decades. Shah is a consultant Interior Designer based at Ahmedabad, India, since 1970, and a highly respected former faculty member, School of Interior Design – Faculty...

The common debate in the design world: Digital vs Physical?

No, I’m not talking about intimacy but about designmacy! I regularly have dialogues with my fellows when I advocate digitalized pedagogy. Though we have abundant technological advancement, the design studios have fundamentally remained unchanged....

Allen Claudius George: A sneaker fanatic and a dog lover

Allen Claudius George still uses Yahoo Mail. And, that is probably the only aspect of his life that is anachronistic. Everything else about this 34-year-old fashion blogger –his style statement, his blog, and his...