In praise of vanity

As they age, Indian women are expected to recede into the background and abandon the pursuit of beauty. Curious about her mother’s renewed obsession with her image on the internet, ANKITA SHAH speaks to others who have thrown caution—and custom—to the wind

Arabian nights

In between dramatic sunsets, glasses of habak tea and meeting a legion of young creatives, a trip to Saudi Arabia will also challenge you to open your mind. As ROCHELLE PINTO discovered, a vacation to the desert kingdom could be a journey to a better self

THROUGH HER EYES

She is either Bollywood’s last fashion icon, a name shaped solely by lineage, or an underrated performer—depending on who you ask. But who is Sonam Kapoor when the spotlights go off? Over two days in Ahmedabad, ARMAN KHAN attempts to piece together the woman behind the image. Photographed by ASHISH SHAH.

Memory capsulė

Fifteen years after her father’s passing, DIVYA BALAKRISHNAN reflects on how the photographs he took have become her lodestar, reshaping her understanding of perception and presence

Personal best

What does the big Indian wedding look like in 2025? MUSKAN MUMTAZ speaks to the Vogue Wedding Atelier's advisory board to find out

THE NEW DUBAI AESTHETIC

From effortless maximalism to a fresh take on quiet luxury, there is more to Dubai’s fashion reputation than the bling-bling it’s long been associated with, reports SUJATA ASSOMULL. Photographed by AQIB ANWAR.

Butterfly effect

Contrary to popular belief, Sara Tendulkar isn't eyeing a career in Bollywood. In a conversation with SONAKSHI SHARMA, she opens up about her PCOS journey with her mum and her philanthropic pursuits with her dad. Photographed by SUSHANT CHHABRIA.

Behind the veil

From hand-painted lehenga panels to the power of creation amidst violent destruction, brides share untold stories about their wedding garments.

Bows before bros

It may have taken her 25 years to find her style, but now that she has, SADAF SHAIKH has no plans of being derailed by new trends or naysayers

Smells like home

What happens when a scent that once made you self-conscious suddenly becomes aspirational? SARA HUSSAIN traces the smoky trail of oudh through memory and modernity

Rhythm divine

Making music is a labour of love, but when you dip into the familiar sounds you've always known in your heart, it can feel like a homecoming. BHANUJ KAPPAL speaks to a genre-bending artist collective split between Mumbai and Delhi, a Sri Lankan French singer-songwriter and a New York-based sitarist about watering the roots they emerged from

Shut up and stay fabulous

It has been 24 years since the iconic It girl walked onto our screens and into our collective memories. But how is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’s Poo, played to the hilt by Kareena Kapoor Khan, giving phat even today? PRAACHI RANIWALA has a hot take

Give me more

As we hit peak sameness in fashion, interiors and design in pursuit of a unified global aesthetic, audiences yearn for the chaos and colour of their childhood. Four Indian creatives discuss why the resurgence of maximalism is more than just nostalgia.

Time of our lives

Newlyweds Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni are finding joy in life's quieter rhythms—one moment, one meal, and one holiday at a time. By VAISHNAVI NAYEL TALAWADEKAR. Photographed by NISHANTH RADHAKRISHNAN.

Culture chameleon

Ancient symbols transmute into modern collectibles when passed through the Midas touch of Mary Katrantzou.

Pookie monsters

Five rabbits, three cats and a Dalmatian waltz onto your Instagram feed—and you're instantly smitten. SADAF SHAIKH talks to the charismatic human parents behind these viral pets to understand why their symbiotic bond has their followers in a tizzy

Dress doctors

Between the clinking of wine glasses at textile exhibitions and the academic lectures that follow, ARMAN KHAN finds an invisible workforce restoring our heritage, stitch by stitch

Manning up

As far as Dominant Men go, we want to know them, date them and dress like them. ROCHELLE PINTO investigates why some of the most exciting style inspirations for women today are men

One for the road

Across four cities and three days, Trisha Vijay and Raj Thakker planned a wedding along Portugal's rugged coastline.

Brick by brick

After her marriage ended, Manssi Vedhya Karambelkar did not know who she was anymore. She confides in SAACHI GUPTA that building a house over 14 months helped her slowly rebuild herself too.

Men at werk

When it comes to building their fashion brand Gul Sohrab, Amit Malhotra and Saurabh Kumar are happy to take turns playing maker, manager, model and muse.

Full plate

In searching for a home away from home, Copenhagen-based food designer Priya Mani created an Instagram encyclopaedia that takes her followers through a visual journey of India's culinary legacy.

Miracle drip

NAD+ infusions have become increasingly popular, promising to magically turn back the clock. But are they too good to be true? MATTIE KAHN investigates

BACK TO BASICS

Moved by Perumal Murugan's new book, Students Etched in Memory, actor Avantika Vandanapu chats with the beloved author about how school made one of them and unmade the other.

No bad vibes

Celebrating the quiet vigilantes of Indian weddings—talismans and traditions that protect the happy couple from ill intent.

BODY & BELONGING

Navigating the tyranny of trial rooms and societal pressures, these women are redefining style by embracing their bodies and celebrating individuality, challenging the notion that thinness is the ultimate goal.

World of our own

Art can take many forms: a woman in New York making larger-than-life sculptures out of wool, two lovers in Delhi reconciling their working styles to start a fluid fashion brand and a mother in Copenhagen creating a visual archive of Indian food to ensure her children remember the flavours of home. Vogue India takes you inside their studios, where the magic happens

DESERT BLING

The art of Roman craftsmanship made a pit stop in Dubai as Bvlgari celebrated its Aeterna collection.

GROUP THERAPY

WhatsApp communities form sanctuaries for women's health through solidarity and the strength of shared experiences.

Pucking awesome

High up among the jagged mountains of Ladakh, India's first-ever women's ice hockey team is pulling out all the stops to whack the puck and the patriarchy. Come rain, shine, heavy snow-or even its complete absence-these players won't put down their sticks.