It’s Monday evening at Gaurav Gupta’s all-white flagship in Kala Ghoda, and the mood is ritualistic, high-stakes. Barefoot and dressed in his version of avant-garde ease — a black embellished T-shirt ...

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In the 20th century, actresses and royals alike donned delicate dresses woven with spun-glass threads. More recently, ...