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The State Of Art

AT A TIME WHEN THE RELEVANCE OF ART HAS NEVER BEEN UNDER GREATER SCRUTNY, THESE FIVE ARTISTS SHOW US THE NEED, AND EVEN URGENCY, OF ENGAGING WITH THE WORLDS THAT THREATEN US, THE STORIES WE CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS AND THE ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE DISSECTED TO THE BONE BEFORE THEY CONSUME US. NOT ALL ART NEEDS TO BE SOCIOLOGICALLY AWARE, BUT IF WE CAN'T HAVE ARTISTS MAKE SENSE OF THE REAL WORLD WITH ITS REAL ISSUES, WHAT ARE WE LEFT WITH, APART FROM THE USUAL CUSTODIANS OF CULTURE AND HUMAN LIFE? FROM SUBVERTING THE PATRIARCHAL GAZE TO LIBERATING LIVES BEYOND THE VIOLENT STATISTICS OF BUREAUCRATIC REPORTS, THESE ARTISTS SHOW USTHE NEED TO CHALLENGE AND THEN TRANSCEND THE VIOLENCE OF THE EVERYDAY

SKETCHED IN MEMORY AMATIRE SEAR

Oscar-winner costume designer Bhanu Athaiya has left behind an unparalleled legacy of work. Ruman Baig spends an evening uncovering it

Transcending Artistic Media

Multi-disciplinary artist Aaquib Wani leads Shivpriya Bajpai into his expansive world of solution-driven art and design

The Change-Makers Of The Textile Industry

The change-makers of the textile industry recapitulate 2022 and share insights into their vision boards for the future. Shivpriya Bajpai takes us through

A Must-Have Fragrant Bliss For This Season

A must-have fragrant bliss for this season

Gucci'a Absolute Must-Haves

Ipsita Kaul spotlights four Gucci offerings that make it to our list of absolute must-haves

Blooming in Arty Waters

On a trip to Thailand, Komal Shetty discovers an ode to art, culture and creativity courtesy of the von Bueren family

The Grand wedding

A luxurious property in the heart of Delhi

The Goan Delight

A perfect spot to rewind and rejuvenate

Tastes Like Nostalgia

Chef Niyati Rao shares how nostalgia plays a significant role in building her culinary identity, and how the sentiment drives the menu of her restaurant, Ekaa

The Genius of Huda Kattan

Beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan discusses her new Em(power)ed range and mental health with Sukriti Shahi

Futuristic Goddess

The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2023 womenswear collection depicted a utopian future straight out of the cosmic realm. Shivpriya Bajpai takes us through

Stylish, Versatile & iconic BIRKENSTOCK

With a history that can be traced back to 1774, the global footwear brand BIRKENSTOCK has evolved past its status of just being comfort-able and has emerged as a fashion must-have.

The song of Eri Silk

Woven on hope and a prayer, this fabric of peace needs the spotlight more than ever. A global platform like Silk In Lyon might just give it this, Faye Remedios hopes

SOUTHERN VICCE SOULS

Enamoured with the mediterranean, the Dior creative designer and her daughter (and collaborator), Rachele Regini, reveal an artisanal, poetic, and multicultural seville in the 2023 cruise collection. TWO UNIQUE WOMEN, ONE CITY, ONE MISSION: Fashion without borders.

THE GENIUS OF GIAMBATTISTA Tulle, Taffeta and Triumph

In a deeply personal conversation with Alaira Tirtha Shetty, sartorial rule-breaker Giambattista Valli opens up on his creative dream, the power of beauty and why India will always be his “mother teacher”

THE MAKING OF A CAPTAIN

Harmanpreet Kaur talks to Ainee Nizami Ahmedi about finding and building her own space...

Celebrating the POWER of REPRESENTATION

FEELING SEEN IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA IS PERHAPS ONE OF THE BIGGEST THINGS THAT WE ARE ALL CHASING. FROM BODIES THAT COME CLOSE TO REPRESENTING US TO STORIES THAT SPEAK OF OUR LIVES AND VALIDATE OUR STRUGGLES, WE LOOK TO FIND THE ‘ME’ IN EVERYTHING AROUND US. AT ELLE INDIA, WE’RE CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF BEING AT THE FOREFRONT OF REPRESENTATION, PUTTING TOGETHER STORIES, COVERS, FASHION SPREADS AND BEAUTY SHOOTS THAT CONNECT WITH PEOPLE. THIS YEAR WE’VE DUG DEEPER INTO THE POWER OF REPRESENTATION. WE SAT DOWN WITH FIVE INCREDIBLE PEOPLE WITH STORIES THAT OFTEN GET BURIED IN THE MAINSTREAM HUSTLE AND CREATED THE SPACE FOR THEM TO NARRATE THE STORY OF THEIR LIVES…

D-Day Couture for two

Papa Don’t Preach’s new bridal collection, The Ballad of the Bride, is a delight for grooms too

Amit Aggarwal 10-Strike

As the couturier clocks in a decade, he opens up to Manish Mishra on his approach to the label and his love for filmmaking

Diamond Heart

Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o is De Beers’ first-ever Global Ambassador, Sakshi Sharma reports

Draping Art

Artist Darshana Shilpi Rouget of Alba Amicorum speaks with Ruman Baig on the amalgamation of art and fashion, and the reinterpretation of her father's historical works

Disha Patani On Scaling Showbiz

Seasoned sartorialist, hip hop enthusiast, and queen of the deadlift aren’t terms often used in conjunction, but you can expect the unexpected with Disha Patani

Make-up's Next Frontier?

Sumona Bose gets an expert to weigh in on the trend of cosmetics infused with active ingredients

100 Women Change Makers

Whether internationally acclaimed or locally admired, these 100 women are shattering glass ceilings, campaigning, creating, changing minds, and winning our hearts. Nominated by the teams behind all 45 editions of ELLE International, this list of incredible change-makers, in no particular order, is a timely reminder of the soft power and seismic influence women hold in all fields. Prepare to be 100% inspired!

Sp(A)cial treatment

The luxury of lying limp, as a masseuse kneads your body is arguably one of the best pleasures of life. I afforded myself of an experience at The Spa, housed in View, Dubai, and walked out feeling a Address Sky million times more supple.

Bling It

ELLE's Beauty & Health Editor, Sukriti Shahi lists her three favourite products to achieve subtle festive glam on-the-go

Top Beauty Trends For Fall 2022

From dewy skin to glittery lids, and floral buns in between, Aparrna Gupta spotlights the top beauty trends for Fall 2022

Festive Wishlist

A curated list of products to make your celebrations brighter and merrier

Pearl Parlour

If Victorian powder rooms could tell stories, they’ll speak of Guerlain with love and trust.