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First Miss India, Meher Castelino passes away at 81

She was a true pioneer of fashion journalism in India, with her work appearing in nearly 160 national and international publications, shaping the country’s understanding of fashion over generations

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She authored several books on fashion, including ‘Manstyle’, ‘Fashion Kaleidoscope’, and ‘Fashion Musings’, exploring trends, industry evolution, and style insights.

She served as the official fashion writer for major Indian fashion events such as Lakme Fashion Week and other prominent fashion weeks, and her expertise led to roles as judge and speaker at fashion institutes and industry awards.

Her journalism spanned fashion, beauty, lifestyle, travel and the business of fashion, marking her as a respected figure in fashion media in India.

She was among the earliest journalists to treat fashion as an industry rather than celebrity-driven glamour, often writing analytical pieces on craftsmanship, branding, and consumer trends. She also mentored young designers and writers, regularly interacting with fashion institutes and jury panels. Her columns were known for archival depth, historical references, and industry memory, making her work a valuable chronicle of India’s fashion transition from boutique culture to global runway recognition.

She authored several books on fashion, including ‘Manstyle’, ‘Fashion Kaleidoscope’, and ‘Fashion Musings’, exploring trends, industry evolution, and style insights.

She served as the official fashion writer for major Indian fashion events such as Lakme Fashion Week and other prominent fashion weeks, and her expertise led to roles as judge and speaker at fashion institutes and industry awards.

Her journalism spanned fashion, beauty, lifestyle, travel and the business of fashion, marking her as a respected figure in fashion media in India.

She was among the earliest journalists to treat fashion as an industry rather than celebrity-driven glamour, often writing analytical pieces on craftsmanship, branding, and consumer trends. She also mentored young designers and writers, regularly interacting with fashion institutes and jury panels. Her columns were known for archival depth, historical references, and industry memory, making her work a valuable chronicle of India’s fashion transition from boutique culture to global runway recognition.

She authored several books on fashion, including ‘Manstyle’, ‘Fashion Kaleidoscope’, and ‘Fashion Musings’, exploring trends, industry evolution, and style insights.

She served as the official fashion writer for major Indian fashion events such as Lakme Fashion Week and other prominent fashion weeks, and her expertise led to roles as judge and speaker at fashion institutes and industry awards.

Her journalism spanned fashion, beauty, lifestyle, travel and the business of fashion, marking her as a respected figure in fashion media in India.

She was among the earliest journalists to treat fashion as an industry rather than celebrity-driven glamour, often writing analytical pieces on craftsmanship, branding, and consumer trends. She also mentored young designers and writers, regularly interacting with fashion institutes and jury panels. Her columns were known for archival depth, historical references, and industry memory, making her work a valuable chronicle of India’s fashion transition from boutique culture to global runway recognition.

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