A curation of 15 destinations that combine a sensory mix of a luxury brand experience and stunning locales to inspire the Insta-loving traveller in you. Travel for some is about vengeance, and this time it’s back with vanity. If you are a traveller who loves couture and culture equally, this exclusive and extravagant list of Read More
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Six Yards by Madhuri Dixit
The timeless screen icon, Madhuri Dixit has defined stardom in Hindi cinema on her own terms. Here, the diva breaks down some of her style secrets and sari love. Mohini, Mohini … Anyone who has followed the iconic hits of Hindi cinema would know about this foot-tapping chartbuster from Tezaab, as it introduced the world Read More
Shining Young
In conversation with Akanksha Arora, CEO, Tribe Amrapali, on the story behind the Kalai collection. Tribe Amrapali presents an exclusive collection of gold-plated silver jewellery inspired by the classic Thanjavur paintings-also known as Tanjore painting-and temple architecture of South India. Well-known for making silver, gold-plated silver and fashion jewellery for the contemporary generation, Tribe Amrapali Read More
Sari & the Sisterhood of Sass
An update on the six-yard innovations that are ruling the popularity charts this season, redefining the sari sentiment for millennials and Gen Z. Every desi fashion enthusiast owns a massive collection of saris. Saris continue to remain a wardrobe staple that has witnessed an evolution of styles and silhouettes and, of course, a shift in Read More
Luxury, Lehenga and Love: Celebrating Couture in India
Sparkling with edgy details, Falguni Shane Peacock creations continue to push the bar while keeping traditions alive for the Indian consumer. The global luxury market is witnessing the return of the luxury consumer-marked by a type of splurge or revenge shopping. Experts say that these consumers are driven by the urge to make up for Read More
The Dance of Couture
Facilitating fluidity, ease and movement, Punit Balana’s creations are as much a rage with Bollywood celebs as with a new generation of women who love to vibe with tradition and freedom of expression. If clothes are an expression of one’s personality, then Punit Balana’s creations are an expression in creativity and culture, heritage and happiness. Read More
The Subtle Opulence
Diving into the delicate world of Designer Shantanu Goenka as he decodes the dynamics of his couture label that leverages the rich artisanal talent of Bengal. An alumnus of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kolkata’s inaugural batch and with an award for the most creative designer, he started his eponymous label specialising in haute Read More
With Love from India
Unveiling the brand’s latest campaign shot in Israel and marking a creative Indo-Israel collaboration like no other, Sahil Kochhar says that the new age of Indian couture is here. A freshly brewed romantic couture saga, the Sahil Kochhar atelier is a testament to past glory and nostalgia, multi-faceted art and craft traditions of India and Read More
The Return to Beauty
Embrace colours and the spirit of celebrations as Hope rewrites the fashion book this new year. Designer Anand Bhushan decodes the perfect summer look as he tells us how the relaxed look of the pandemic is making way for a more structured look, a nod to lives and wardrobes being reorganised. The award- winning Delhi-based Read More
Where Luxury Meets Heritage
Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio unveiled its biggest shopping destination at the iconic address of Indian Handicrafts Emporium. We reminisce how the winter evening dressed up in hues of couture to welcome New Delhi’s glitterati and the eternal muse of fashion and Bollywood actor, Madhuri Dixit, at the brand-new 50,000 sq ft experience centre. In the midst Read More
Magnificient India
Relive the glory of the royal mansions in these incredible palaces, each housing stories and sentiments aplenty. Experience the diversity in culture as you revel in the making of Instagram reels. Voyagers, traders and chroniclers have been precious gatekeepers of enchanting tales steeped in the grandeur and the opulence of India’s glorious courts since time Read More
Tamannah Slays in Red
Straddling the screens of Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, Tamannaah Bhatia, popularly known as Tamannaah, is a trailblazer of Indian cinema. Here, unlocking her vibrant aura on a radiant day for the First Look cover, the pan-Indian star talks about rooting for defiant characters as she plays the rebel in red-hot looks at the historical Read More
Bespoke Gems
The world of Narayan Jewellers is filled with wonders of ruby red and emerald green, layered necklaces, chokers, jhumkas, and more. Step inside to experience the rare brilliance. Ketan Chokshi, jewellery designer and MD, Narayan Jewellers, shares sparkling wisdom on what constitutes the novelty of demand in a post-pandemic world, how a new generation of Read More
Sense & Sustainability
Designers Vicky Suri, Pooja Syal and Vinayak Suri – the Linen Bloom trio – decode the brand’s luxury prêt language. Read on to discover the spiritual and fun avatars of the forces behind Linen Bloom, leveraging pure linen for wondrous wardrobes. (Edited excerpts) FL: A milestone which has proved to be a game changer for Read More
A Playful Textiles Playbook
As Ekaya Banaras clocks in a decade in the handwoven couture trail of India and beyond, Palak Shah unearths some gems from her priceless brand book. Meet Palak Shah, the new-age disruptor who took over the challenge of giving a new voice and identity to an already well-established family textile business. The result? Ten years Read More