Fashion journalism pioneer Meher Castelino has died at 81. The first-ever Femina Miss India winner, crowned in 1964, later built a massive legacy writing for major publications and events like Lakme Fashion Week. She is survived by her son Karl, her daughter-in-law Nisha, and her daughter Christina.
Launching her writing career with Eve’s Weekly in 1973, she became a syndicated columnist featured in over a hundred and fifty publications. She treated fashion as a serious business, focusing on craftsmanship and trends over celebrity glamour. Her analytical columns served as a crucial chronicle of the industry's growth.
She authored multiple books, including Fashion Kaleidoscope and Manstyle. Known for mentoring new designers and writers, she often judged competitions and spoke at institutes. Her work provided deep historical context, tracking India’s fashion scene from local boutiques to the international stage.
Launching her writing career with Eve’s Weekly in 1973, she became a syndicated columnist featured in over a hundred and fifty publications. She treated fashion as a serious business, focusing on craftsmanship and trends over celebrity glamour. Her analytical columns served as a crucial chronicle of the industry's growth.
She authored multiple books, including Fashion Kaleidoscope and Manstyle. Known for mentoring new designers and writers, she often judged competitions and spoke at institutes. Her work provided deep historical context, tracking India’s fashion scene from local boutiques to the international stage.
