Fashion journalist Meher Castelino passes away
Meher, aged 81, was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964 and went on to build an extraordinary legacy in fashion journalism
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Published: Dec 17, 2025 5:06 PM | 1 min read
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Senior fashion journalist Meher Castelino has passed away. She breathed her last on December 16.
Meher, aged 81, was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964 and went on to build an extraordinary legacy in fashion journalism. Since publishing her first article in Eve’s Weekly in 1973, she devoted her life to writing, becoming a full-time fashion journalist and syndicated columnist. A true pioneer of fashion journalism in India, her work appeared in nearly 160 national and international publications, shaping the country’s understanding of fashion over generations.
Throughout her illustrious career, Meher was invited to Germany, France, Italy, the USA, South Africa, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Singapore to attend haute couture shows, interview renowned designers, and bring global perspectives to Indian audiences. She also served as the official fashion writer for Lakmé Fashion Week since 2006, chronicling its journey with insight, depth, and elegance.
She is survived by her son, Karl and her daughter, Christina.
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