In an age of instant gratification, there is something quietly radical about choosing to take your time. A saree that takes hours of hand embroidery, a textile woven over generations, a motif patiently built one stitch at a time: these are not simply beautiful objects. They are reminders of a slower way of making, and Read More
First Look marked its first annual gathering with PROLOGUE, bringing together the voices, ideas and aesthetics shaping contemporary Indian culture. Titled On Celebration, the inaugural edition brought together leaders across fashion, beauty, craft, design, hospitality and weddings to examine how contemporary India celebrates, gathers, preserves tradition and reimagines the rituals that bring us together. As Read More
Few designers have shaped Indian couture quite like JJ Valaya. Thirty-four years into his journey, the couturier continues to reinvent bridal dressing without losing sight of the signature craftsmanship that defines the House of Valaya. His latest collection, Siddi, unveiled at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, was a testament to that enduring vision, weaving together Read More
The countdown to Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially on, but before the film swings into theatres on July 31, Zendaya has already delivered the blockbuster everyone’s talking about. One city after another, the actor has turned the global press tour into a runway, proving once again that when it comes to method dressing, no Read More
Every wedding season brings a fresh wave of trends, but the designer lehenga remains the one piece that never goes out of style. Whether you’re dancing through a sangeet, making an entrance at a cocktail soirée or celebrating beneath a canopy of marigolds, the right lehenga has a way of making every moment feel unforgettable. Read More
Every year, as summer arrives, so does the collective longing for a Euro Summer. It’s splashed across social media in the form of striped umbrellas on the Amalfi Coast, vineyard lunches in Tuscany, afternoons spent drifting through lakeside towns and golden-hour strolls along charming cobbled streets. But beyond the aesthetic and carefully curated photo dumps, Read More
Walk into any jewellery store, and you’ll hear familiar stories – stories of forever, of milestones, of life’s biggest moments marked with something precious enough to last a lifetime. For decades, that has been what diamonds were all about. They’ve celebrated engagements, anniversaries, weddings and achievements, appearing at special moments before returning carefully to their Read More
Some restaurants are built around a menu. Others around a chef, a cuisine, or a location. The Find Atelier feels like it was built around a feeling – the feeling of lingering over dinner long after the plates have been cleared, of walking into a space that doesn’t demand your attention but slowly earns it, Read More
There was a time when wellness travel in India meant sunrise yoga, green juices, and a quick digital detox tucked into a luxury holiday. You checked into a retreat, drank herbal tea for a few days, attended a meditation session at sunrise, and returned home feeling refreshed or at least temporarily reset. But in 2026, Read More
“There’s no such thing as an ordinary blue sweater.” Years later, it still feels like Miranda Priestly understood fashion’s obsession with blue long before the rest of us did. I remember watching The Devil Wears Prada for the first time and barely noticing Andy’s sweater. To me, it was just blue. Nothing revolutionary or memorable. Read More
Every year, the most anticipated night in fashion arrives like a cultural crescendo – the kind that takes over your feed, your group chats, and your entire mood. Met Gala 2026 has officially wrapped. Of course, I was up way past midnight, popcorn in hand, fully locked in for every single reveal. A couple of Read More
If you’ve been in Bandra and Mokai hasn’t crossed your radar yet, you might want to rethink your spots. The café has been steadily taking over Instagram feeds with its playful content, from influencer and celebrity collaborations to its own binge-worthy reel series that somehow keeps you hooked longer than you planned. Naturally, the hype Read More
At Lakmē Fashion Week, Shruti Sancheti’s showcase, presented under the Navdhara Khadi special by Khadi India, struck a compelling balance between rooted craft and a forward-looking perspective. Reworking khadi beyond its conventional narrative, she introduced a sense of ease and understated luxury to the runway. Layered separates unfolded with an assured fluidity, effortless, yet deeply Read More
The runway at Lakmē Fashion Week took a turn towards France on Day 1, as renowned label Abraham & Thakore teamed up with French lifestyle label L’Atelier 1664 to present Sari’torial, a collection that brings together a seamless confluence of cultures. Envisioned as a dialogue between continents, it bridges Parisian sensibilities with modern Indian design Read More
On Day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week, Bhumika Sharma unveiled Afterglow, a collection that held its own with a quiet, assured confidence, exploring a modern femininity shaped by both strength and softness. As the runway unfolded, each look built gently on the last. Sculpted corsetry met fluid skirts, painterly florals softened sharper tailoring, while heritage Read More