On belonging, instinct, and the discernment of choosing differently, Rasika Dugal reflects on finding her way into acting, building a body of work without a formula, and learning to stay with uncertainty. The first time I met Rasika Dugal, it was not on a set or a stage, but at her Bandra home on a Read More
It is fair to say, in India, the concept of having a themed decor plan is rather new. For decades, most of what we have been seeing includes strings of bright marigolds or a few rose arrangements here and there. However, modern weddings are changing the traditional moodboard into something more personal, global and invigorating. Read More
There’s something oddly difficult about shopping for your mother. Not because there aren’t enough options, but because nothing ever feels enough for someone who has spent most of her life giving without keeping count. How do you really wrap gratitude? Or nostalgia? Or all the versions of comfort she has been for you over the 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
The Met Gala has always celebrated fashion as its most theatrical, but 2026 raised the stakes. With this year’s theme, ‘Fashion is Art’, the red carpet turned into a stage for artistic expression. Instead of playing it safe, the night leaned into bold expression, sculpted silhouettes, unexpected styles, and looks that felt closer to art Read More
Fashion’s biggest night of the year unfolded just days ago, with the Met Gala 2026 setting the tone with a theme that couldn’t have been clearer: Fashion is Art. And while not everyone quite got the picture, a few truly did – turning the carpet into something far more than just a parade of looks. Read More
A sense of ease is intrinsic to summer style. As the days grow longer and life shifts outdoors, wardrobes begin to mirror the season. It’s a time when getting dressed feels less about effort and more about instinct. Silhouettes soften, palettes lighten, and comfort takes precedence without compromising on polish. Celebrity wardrobes often serve as Read More
Butter yellow has been the talk of the town since 2025, embraced across runways and wardrobes alike, and the obsession shows no signs of fading. If anything, the shade feels even more relevant now, seamlessly aligning with the ease and lightness of the spring/summer season. “Butter yellow feels like a natural continuation rather than something Read More
As the countdown to the Met Gala 2026 begins, the theme “Costume Art,” curated by Andrew Bolton, signals a shift – away from spectacle for spectacle’s sake, and towards something more intentional. In that context, 2025 doesn’t feel like a closed chapter – it feels like a reference point. With Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, last Read More
Let’s be honest – waiting for the next season of Bridgerton feels like a test of patience we didn’t sign up for. The gowns, the gossip, the slow-burn romances… it’s a world that’s hard to replace. But if you’re craving that same mix of corseted drama, lingering glances, and high-society intrigue, there’s plenty to keep Read More
Craft isn’t just created, it’s carried. It comes with history, with hands that have practised the same technique for years, sometimes for generations. In a country as diverse as India, that kind of craftsmanship exists everywhere. It lives in our textiles, in the way fabrics are dyed, woven, embroidered – each piece holding more than 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
There is a shift underway in skincare, and it is not the sort that declares itself with new launches or louder claims. It is subtler than that. For years, the industry has been built on correction. Repair what is damaged. Smooth what has appeared. Restore what has changed. It worked, to a point. But increasingly, Read More
Summer, in fashion, has dealt with its fair share of clichés – it instantly brings to mind powder blues, blush pinks, softened yellows, and airy lilacs – an aesthetic flooding runways, racks, and summer moodboards every year. This time, the palette has opened up, and there’s a lot more at play. Pastels are still around, Read More
Summer in India isn’t subtle; it arrives in full force. Long days, slow afternoons, and a constant negotiation with the heat shape how we dress. Every year, the search feels similar: to find pieces that don’t get you through the season, but actually belong in it. The new-age Indian designers understand this shift. They aren’t Read More
