Anjna Kaur
Anjna Kaur is a prominent fashion columnist for Sri Lanka’s Daily Mirror, where her column, “The Fashion Room by Anjna Kaur,” offers readers insightful commentary on contemporary fashion trends and personal style. Her articles cover a diverse range of topics, from seasonal fashion trends to the influence of social media on fashion, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the evolving fashion landscape. Anjna is a post-graduate student at Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design (UK).
You don’t need new clothes, you just need the right accessories
There was a time when an outfit had to do everything. It had to carry the entire mood on its own. The silhouette had to be perfect. The colour story had to be deliberate. The fabric had to speak. The look had to arrive fully formed, as though the clothes themselves were the final message. If you wanted to feel new, you bought something new. If you wanted to feel confident, you found a new dress. If you wanted to feel relevant, you followed whatev
Valentino Garavani A Life Draped in Beauty
In a fashion world increasingly driven by speed, disruption, and spectacle, Valentino Garavani has always stood apart. While the industry moved toward shock value and relentless reinvention, Valentino remained devoted to something far rarer and more enduring: beauty without irony. For more than six decades, he dressed women not to provoke or overwhelm, but to elevate them.
WHY FASHION IS FALLING BACK IN LOVE WITH FEMININITY After years of “anti-pretty,” beauty is back, and it’s powerful.
What makes this moment so compelling is that beauty has returned with purpose. Fashion’s renewed love affair with femininity isn’t about escaping reality. It’s about responding to it. It reflects a generation of
2026 THE YEAR FASHION REWRITES THE RULES
If the past few years were about playing it safe, 2026 is about feeling something again. Fashion has always mirrored the world we live in and right now, that world feels intense. In response, fashion in 2026
What’s Next in Style The Definitive Fashion Trends of 2026
If the past few years in fashion were defined by quiet luxury, 2026 marks a clear turning point. The industry is stepping into a more expressive, emotionally driven era. one where clothing becomes a language. As
POP-UP CULTURE WHY TEMPORARY SPACES ARE BECOMING FASHION’S NEW RUNWAYS
For decades, fashion has relied on permanence as its anchor: flagship stores, heritage maisons, iconic addresses. Avenue Montaigne, Bond Street, Fifth Avenue. Yet in 2025, something has changed. The most
The Return of Statement Ears How A/W 2025’s Earrings Are Re-Shaping the Face
There are fashion seasons where accessories quietly complement the clothes, and then there are seasons like A/W 2025, where earrings don’t just complete the outfit, they define it. On the runways from New York
The Bold Colour Blocking Revival for A/W 2025
There comes a moment in every fashion cycle when neutrals step aside, lower their sunglasses, and whisper, “Alright, fine… your turn.” For the last few seasons, fashion flirted with softness, oat milk knits,
Tiny Treasures The Art of the Mini Statement Bag
In the world of fashion, where diamonds have long been celebrated as a girl’s best friend, it may be time to reconsider that familiar saying. The true testament to a woman’s sense of style rests not on her fingers or around her neck but on her shoulders, carried
Tactile Temptations The Fabrics and Colours Defining Winter 2025
If last winter whispered quiet luxury, this one explores something deeper, a sense of sensual depth. Designers have turned fabric into a language of emotion, using texture to express strength, vulnerability, or the simple need for comfort. Clothes are no longer just seen; they are felt, both physically and emotionally.
The Mid-Luxury Movement The Sweet Spot Brands Are Fighting For
Luxury once lived behind velvet ropes. It was the glimmer behind the glass, the hushed boutique with the doorman and the scent of exclusivity. The price tag was never just a number; it was a barrier, a whispered
DIOR REBORN JONATHAN ANDERSON’S ERA OF ELEGANT REBELLION
Paris Fashion Week 2025 didn’t simply debut a new Dior; it detonated a revolution. When Jonathan Anderson presented his first womenswear collection for the house, he didn’t just turn a page; he tore it out
L’Oréal Paris Lights Up Paris Fashion Week with a Celebration of Sisterhood
Paris Fashion Week is no stranger to spectacle, but this September, it was L’Oréal Paris that commanded the city’s attention. Against the dramatic backdrop of the Hôtel de Ville, the global beauty
Barrus x Art de Huile at London Fashion Week
I had the opportunity to attend one of the most sensorially unique presentations at this season’s London Fashion Week: The Barrus × Art de Huile collaboration. This was not just a fashion show, it was an
New York Fashion Week September 2025 A Tale of Minimalism, Meaning, and Missed Voices
New York Fashion Week has always been fashion’s reset button, the city where designers sketch the outlines of what we’ll wear and dream about for the seasons ahead. This September, the mood was one
Accessories The Secret Language of Style
The quiet magic of transformation lies not in wardrobes overflowing with clothes, but in the details, we choose to accessorise them with. A crisp white shirt, tailored trousers or a simple black slip dress can whisper elegance on their own- but add a silk scarf tied with intention, a pair of sculptural hoops or a bold cocktail ring, and suddenly the look speaks volumes. This is the alchemy of accessories. They don’t merely finish an outfit; they
Autumn’s Jewellery Trends 2025 From Grandma’s Heirlooms to Raw Stone Charms
This autumn, jewellery is leaning into femininity with intent. Not the delicate kind that whispers, but a bolder expression that owns its history while rewriting its future. Oversized brooches, pearl strands, and pavé
Fashion’s September Stories Why the Industry Obsessively Resets This Month
If January is the world’s fresh start, September is fashions. It’s the month that decides how we will dress, what we will covet, and, more subtly, who we want to be for the season ahead.
From Couture to Closet How Fantasy Shapes Everyday Fashion
Couture is often seen as untouchable, fantasy gowns parading down Paris runways, the realm of the elite. Yet look closely at your own wardrobe and you’ll find couture everywhere. The silhouettes, techniques, and
Scandi Street Style The Art of Playful Layering
Every city has its own fashion rhythm. Paris walks with a polished ease, Milan turns every pavement into a runway, and New York moves with an unapologetic, high-energy momentum. But Copenhagen? Copenhagen skips. Twice a year, during fashion week, the Danish capital becomes a canvas for a unique kind of style. Playful, unpretentious, and deeply personal. There’s no obsession with “getting it right” or sticking to a single narrative. Instead, there
