Author: FIRST LOOK

Apr / May / June 2023, Holiday Places, Magazine, Places to Visit

An Escape into a Pre-Digital Era

With an increasing dependency on the digital support system, it is often difficult to truly switch off. To beat tech-fuelled burnout, ‘digital detox’ resorts are on the rise. Put away your phone and surrender to the romanticism of a device-free and guilt-free era. Unplug or reconnect- whatever you may call it-trust these retreats for body-mind-soul Read More

Mrunal Thakur
Apr / May / June 2023, Celebrity Focused, Celebrity Interview, Fashion, Interview, Magazine

Mrunal, The Modernista

Serving gram-worthy minimalist looks is Mrunal Thakur as the actor slips into an unpretentious look, playing the role of the contemporary fashion-and-tech savvy woman with an ultra-cool attitude. FL: What is your personal notion of beauty? MT: For me, beauty is the strength that one possesses, the kindness that one possesses, and the self-confidence that Read More

The sovereingnty of spring
Apr / May / June 2023, Designer Focused, Fashion, Magazine

The Sovereignty of Spring

Diving into the handmade design-scape of Abu Sandeep’s distinctive lines of ‘Asal’ and ‘Mard’, which painted the theme of the luxury fashion house’s Spring-Summer 2023 showcase “The Majesty of Spring”, in aid of CPAA. Don’t miss the deets of the dreamy and modernist ensembles that paid an ode to hope and beauty. When longtime collaborators Read More

Bauble Mania
Apr / May / June 2023, Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jewellery, Magazine

Bauble Mania

Known to craft bespoke jewels for her fashion-savvy clientele, Prerna Rajpal of Amaris by Prerna Rajpal curates a vacay-ready jewellery kit. Delhi-based jewellery designer Prerna Rajpal decodes some of the jewellery colours, shapes, and silhouettes that can create a soothing rage at summertime celebrations. From making a case for freshwater pearls to rooting for an Read More

Jewellery
Apr / May / June 2023, Designer Focused, Fashion, Jewellery, Magazine

Shimmer Lite for Summers

With couture-esque visual appeal, elevated creativity and a free-spirited vibe, costume jewellery is increasingly gaining favour among the Instagram generation of brides, who prefer personalised and unique jewellery pieces. “I had an exciting experience when I met a bride-to-be, who wanted to wear her mother’s wedding jewellery and a Kanjeevaram sari. She wanted to give Read More

Jayanti Reddy Blue Sharara
Apr / May / June 2023, Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Magazine

Not a Wallflower Woman

With her latest campaign marking her first-ever association with ‘the magnificent Roman high jeweller’, Bvlgari, Jayanti Reddy elevates the ethos of the eclectic, unapologetic and free-spirited wearer, while embracing pastels and recasting ornate silver work in a summer-friendly avatar. In a first-of-its-kind association, global high-jewellery design house Bvlgari and Indian couturier Jayanti Reddy came together. Read More

Paris Haute Couture
Apr / May / June 2023, Designer Collection, Designer Focused, Fashion, Magazine

A Couturier’s Guide to Galaxy

A trip to “Interstellar-twist”-Rahul Mishra’s Parisian odyssey-as the couturier recently showcased ‘Cosmos’ on the opening day of Paris Haute Couture Week Spring-Summer 2023. Aboard the maximalist spaceship harbouring alternate worlds of fantastical art and clinical precision, butterflies and business, rootedness and escape. The butterfly has been a recurring motif in the surrealistic botanical world of Read More

Shunya Collection
Apr / May / June 2023, Designer Collection, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Magazine

Zero, Indian Couture’s Love Letter to Paris

In conversation with Gaurav Gupta, who is on a cosmic plane as he basks in the glory of ‘Shunya’, his Paris Haute Couture 2023 showcase, marking his debut on the official calendar of the prestigious runway. Here, he takes us on a trail of surrealistic silhouettes, sculptural techniques and volcanic embroideries. Traversing a quirky realm Read More

Holiday Places, Jul / Aug / Sept 2023, Lifestyle, Magazine, Places to Visit, Travel

The Ultimate Summer Travel Bucket List

What makes a trip memorable? The answer is different for each traveller, but we’ve rounded up 33 incredible destinations that will have you creating your very own travel wishlist this summer. Bali, Indonesia Situated along the equator, this tropical island draws millions of visitors every year. With stunning beaches as far as you can see, Read More

Celebrity Focused, Celebrity Interview, Fashion, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2023, Magazine

An Icon of Elegance

Iconic Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit blends aristocratic poise with a contemporary flair, embodying a noble queen stepping out of the pages of a medieval courtly romance. FL: What does fashion mean to you? MD: I believe that fashion is a form of self-expression, a canvas where we paint with our individuality and confidence. It’s not Read More

House of Hoorilal
Designer Focused, Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interview, Jul / Aug / Sept 2023, Magazine

Crown Jewels

This season add a little sunshine and sparklers in Rubies and Diamonds supremely crafted from the House of Hazoorilal by Sandeep Narang. Housing the most extensive fine jewellery repertoire, Hazoorilal By Sandeep Narang/Hazoorilal Jewellers carries a lineage of over 71 years, setting a benchmark in the highest quality and design aesthetics of diamond, polki and Read More