Wendell Rodricks
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Wendell Rodricks was an icon of Indian's LGBTQ rights movement — a pioneer who ventured where few had dared to
Roy •The matter-of-factness with which Wendell Rodricks chose to be himself was groundbreaking, something hard to comprehend now in a time when gay pool parties happen at five-star hotels and Pride Parades march down the streets of cities like Ahmedabad and Guwahati.
Wendell Rodricks passes away: Friends from fashion, film fraternity remember designer's warmth, vibrancy
Natasha Coutinho Dsouza •When Wendell Rodricks passed away on 12 February 2020 at the age of 59, he left behind an indelible imprint on the world of Indian fashion, culture and activism.
Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks passes away at 59; Padma Shri awardee's family confirms death
Fp Staff •Apart from being a giant in the fashion and lifestyle industry, Wendell Rodricks was an advocate for queer rights and environmental issues in India.
Moda Goa: Designer Wendell Rodricks on India’s first costume museum and his vision for its future
Nehakirpal •The state of Goa is all set to open its doors to the country's first world-class costume museum, the Moda Goa Moda Goaand Research Centre.
Could a helpline mend fences between LGBTQ Catholics and the Church? Wendell Rodricks hopes so
Aishwaryasahasrabudhe •The helpline, conceptualised by Wendell Rodricks and Global Network of Rainbow Catholics will work towards bringing LGBTQ Catholics closer to the Church, and provide help and support not just to queer individuals but also their families and allies.
Wendell Rodricks bids goodbye to fashion; protégé Schulen Fernandes to take over
Ians •After over two decades in the fashion industry, designer Wendell Rodricks has said goodbye to the runway and handed over his label to his prodigy Schulen Fernandes.
Summer style: 'Coolest' looks from Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2016
Fp Staff •The best in summer styles from the Lakme Fashion Week's Summer Resort 2016 season, which kicked off in Mumbai on March 30
Shun Western culture, Goa minister Dhavalikar preaches again
Fp Archives •Sudin Dhavalikar, the public works department minister, was speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a public event in Panaji, once again implored Goans "to steer clear of Western culture".
Padma Shri to Wendell Rodricks helps legitimise homosexuality: BJP
Fp Archives •Awarding Goa-based fashion designer Wendell Rodricks the Padma Shri will go a long way in legitimising homosexuality in India, vice president of Goa BJP Wilfred Mesquita said Monday.
He's quite an activist: Jerome Marrel on his partner, Wendell Rodricks
Saran •In his first extended interview to the press in years, Jerome Marrel talks about his partner, fashion designer Wendell Rodricks, and their unique and enduring love story.