Dev R Nil is a Kolkata based designer label founded by duo Debarghya and Navonil. They have created a niche in the field of Pret and Bridal couture. Their forte lies in re-inventing and redefining design, season after season; and they are known for creating a contemporary spin on Indian aesthetics. Along with fashionable outfits, Read More
Fusion Elan by Dev R Nil
The fusion wave is here to stay. Dominating the trend charts and closets of most of the celebrities, fusion wear has a huge fan base across the globe. Time-honoured Indian textile and craftsmanship customized in cutting edge silhouettes lend a statement that can never go unnoticed. Unravelling the glam quotient of Indian wear and breathing Read More
Rich Pickings
As October slowly makes way for the wintry months ahead, it’s time to make some space in your wardrobe for the colours of the season. Move over peachy summer hues to bring in regal jewel tones that can go from big fat weddings to low-key date nights with equal ease. Here are some colours that Read More
Reasons to Ditch your Lehenga for the Next Sangeet
The sangeet night includes the most action-packed festivities of the wedding affair. A dance clash between team bride and team groom, grooving to your favourite numbers, partying till the wee hours, be prepared for glitz and glamour galore. From getting competitive on the dance floor to channelling your A-game glamour, your agenda will need a Read More
A Timeless Experience: Pernia’s Pop-Up Show 19’
As this year dawns, we see fashion enthusiasts moving justly on their tippy-toes in search of newer, more curated styles.That’s exactly when we at Pernia’s, prepare ourselves to provide you with all of the big booming designer brands and the new talented ones, under one single roof. Yes, we’re talking about an exhibition which remains Read More
Designer Focus: The Couture World of Jayanti Reddy
Hailing from Hyderabad, couturier Jayanti Reddy is popular for her penchant for making Indian craftsmanship look whimsical. The self-taught designer, with her creative brilliance, imagines old world charm in a contemporary narrative. Robust with archival embroidery details embedded on handwoven textiles, her wedding wear is like a dream come true for every bride-to-be. Her repertoire Read More
Zodiac Style Guide: Scorpio
Ever wondered why most of the people in fashion are Scorpios? Think about it. Anna Wintour, Calvin Klien, Helmut Newton, Robbie Myers, among many others. That says something right! It’s their nature of being prepared, careful and balanced. They are passionate, practical and mysterious, and have an innate and magical ability to seamlessly combine creative Read More
Women Who Lead
Nothing inspires us like women who create a change, lift each other up and make a lasting difference to the world we live in! Ranian as a fashion label believes in empowering, inspiring and impacting the world through connection and curiosity. That is the value they operate with and the essence of a Ranian woman. Read More
Reinventing Classic Sarees with New Pairings
Versatile, timeless, stylish- salute the glorious Indian saree! From dawn to dusk, sarees are not just reserved for traditional days in this age and time but also off-duty adventures. Being a millennial, I’ve always thought of wearing sarees with a fresh perspective. Pairing them with off-beat bustiers and layers, crisp shirts and cigarette pants or Read More
THE ENTERTAINERS
We turn the lens on the leading minds who craft and enable entertainment in all its forms, the creatives who put interesting food on our tables, write comedy sets that leave everyone in splits and imagine experiences worth remembering a lifetime. Photographed by Appurva Shah Styled by Aishwarya Ray AD SinghRestaurateur The sharply detailed and Read More
Just a Number
Ageing and its representation in popular culture are becoming an increasingly gendered experience. The fact that it is always looked a from a woman’s perspective limits our already sketchy understanding of ageing and does nothing to help. To switch the viewpoint, we ask four men about their experiences of growing older, and the reward and Read More
THE REVIVAL: OLD IDEAS REVISITED
India’s culture has enthralled people from all around the world for years. It is the only country that can boast of a thousand languages, traditions and art forms. Ancient Indian art forms from classical music and dance to architecture have proven to be colossal in their expression, profound in their knowledge and vibrant in their Read More
Destination Wedding Edit: Celebrate in Style!
The end of the year also signals the beginning of the wedding season. This calls for wardrobe preparations well in advance, even if it isn’t you who’s tying the knot. Indian weddings are undoubtedly a gala affair. The main ceremony is followed by several other festivities that are nothing less than a seemingly endless party. Read More
My Own Way
Outfit by Gauri & Nainika ; Jewellery by Diosa It’s a bustling Monday afternoon and the rain gods are being a tad bit too generous on this day. Amidst the chaos and madness of a shoot, Athiya Shetty walks in wearing an oversized F.R.I.E.N.D.S sweatshirt with boyfriend jeans and flip-flops. And yet there’s a certain Read More
The It Colour of the Season
Last year saw a slew of extravagant weddings of all the who’s who of India and amongst many other trends that developed, one statement followed suit. It was the red bridal look that made a big comeback into the wedding scene. From Sonam Kapoor to Deepika Padukone to Priyanka Chopra, the beauties of Bollywood broke Read More