Genie In A Bottle

Inside the world of fragrance- and silicone-free skincare with Biologique Recherche.

IN FULL BLOOM

She may have had humble beginnings in the hallowed halls of YouTube over a decade ago, but today, Lilly Singh is an instantly recognisable face on the internet. Despite making record-breaking strides in her industry, the comedian, actor and former talk-show host tells Sadaf Shaikh that her only competition is the person in the mirror.

Hot tips

Nails—the longer and more ornate the better-are this season's must-have accessory. But don't call it a trend.

Benefits Of Ancient Practice Of Hair Oiling

A 5,000-year-old hair ritual is still thriving in modern India. Vasudha Rai deep dives into the ancient practice of hair oiling

Deepika Padukone On Passion, Purpose And Perseverance

Deepika Padukone has racked up a long list of achievements since her blockbuster Bollywood debut 15 years ago—including an association with iconic fashion maison Louis Vuitton—but refuses to rest on her laurels. The actor discusses acting, accolades and aspirations with journalist FAYE D’SOUZA.

Now and Always

As a skincare ingredient, the alluring rose has stood the test of time and bypassed countless trends, writes As a skincare ingredient, the alluring rose has stood the test of time and bypassed countless trends, writes KIRSTIE CLEMENTS

Right On Track

Rail is emerging as a winning alternative for climate-conscious travellers. Monisha Rajesh, who has authored books on the charm of train journeys, makes a case for slow travel, discovers SADAF SHAIKH

I Mould You So

Berlin-based ceramicist Latika Nehra’s experimental sculptures are a study in originality, but they also speak to a love for craft that demands unyielding patience, a quality both rare and refreshing in this age of hyperconsumerism, says SADAF SHAIKH

Corridors of Time

Even as governments of developing South Asian nations continue to pour funds into redevelopment projects and infrastructural reorganisation, an ongoing exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art encourages us to preserve the past through a look at the modernist India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka post-independence, says SADAF SHAIKH

A Family Affair

The Rajanis are a close-knit family with sartorial leanings that are poles apart. How does the push and pull live within the precincts of their home? CHLOE CHOU gets a foot in the door.

STATE OF PLAY

Berlin-based Sri Lankan designer Amesh Wijesekera believes in the power of emotional design and draws inspiration from the late Lionel Wendt’s evocative imagery. AKANKSHA KAMATH charts their tangential relationship.

PATTERNS OF CHANGE

Artistic director Camille Miceli uses Pucci’s past to inform its long-overdue revival. DANA THOMAS meets her in Milan.

Home and Away

When he’s not refashioning the house of Fendi, Kim Jones takes refuge in an 18th-century Sussex home out of an Em Forster novel.

Zoë Kravitz : 'I Am Like A Cat In A Way, Where I'm Hard To Read'

Zoë Kravitz spent the last three years immersed in making The Batman. Now, on the eve of the film’s release, she talks to Iva Dixit about making the role of Catwoman true to herself, and how even movie stars feel nervous when time drags

How Jaipur Transformed Into A Shining Pink Jewel

Mozez Singh, the author of Jaipur Splendor, has a hard time picking his favourite part of his coffee-table book. But with a little prodding from ISHA SINGH SAWHNEY, he narrates the story of how the city, also famous for its gemstones, transformed into a shining pink jewel

Of Home and Heart

Nur Kaoukji, the creative director of Jaipur-based lifestyle brand Ecru, traces the shared echoes of Indian and Arabic design histories in all her works as RAJASHREE BALARAM looks on.

Confessions Of A Serial Collaborator

For Priya Ahluwalia, two minds, two ideas and two businesses will always be better than one. The designer, who delights in teamwork, talks to AKANKSHA KAMATH about the art of joining forces for the love of fashion

One of a kind

With the countryside and culture of her native Nagaland informing her dreamy fashion eye, model and shop owner Carol Humtsoe has a plentiful, Instagram based curation of slow-sourced, second-hand gems for all. Get ready to DM for enquiries

KEEP IT TOGETHER

What makes the mind of Kim Jones, collaborator-in-chief at Fendi, tick? The artistic director of womenswear and couture at the brand speaks to AKANKSHA KAMATH about multitasking for the modern age

A Stitch in Time

In a criss-crossing of embroidery, art, and clothing, the Dior Haute Couture spring/summer 2022 show celebrated a sleight of hand unique only to couture.

Anita Dongre's Bridalwear Empire - Bride That Places Value First

Anita Dongre’s bridalwear empire has been built on the premise of purpose. She’s found the sweet spot between consciousness and couture, pulling in a bride that places value first, discovers Akanksha Kamath

Lakshmi Menon Slips Into The Meditative Shape Of The Sari

Body And Soul, Fabric And Form, Movement And Memory. Against A Goan Seascape, The Eternal Drape Is Stripped Back To Its Simplest Form, Capturing The Lyrical Quality Of Its Timeless Silhouette. Supermodel Lakshmi Menon Slips Into The Meditative Shape Of The Sari For Her Return To Vogue India

PATTERNS OF CHANGE

In the hands of artist Prabhleen Kaur, the time-honoured tradition of mehendi is viewed through a modern lens that amalgamates the old and new

CURLS GONE WILD

In a country where silky, straight locks have always been championed as a woman’s crowning glory, girls with curls are often forced to spend hours in salon chairs, subjugating their tresses into compliance. Sneha Mehta, a curly-haired disruptor, looks back on how she reclaimed a narrative from which she’s always felt excluded

SEX EDUCATION

Dr Tanaya Narendra is using Instagram to facilitate open conversations about intimacy while also equipping her followers with the language of pleasure

CONTOURS DE FORCE

As a wave of designers embrace a spectrum of shapes and sizes, Maya Singer speaks to three models about the powerful, if complicated, relationship between fashion and physique

HISTORY LESSON

In 1948, Roman jeweller Bulgari created its first snake-inspired ‘Serpenti’ watch. Since then, the brand’s spirit animal has been reborn and reinvented, standing the test of time via its many avatars. Rishna Shah digs into the archives to learn the secrets of its success

THE BODY IS A WONDERLAND

Her gold-dusted breastplates, hung on walls or cast across the body as clothing, have raised pertinent questions around the role of the female body and the narratives that consume it. Misha Japanwala talks to Akanksha Kamath about identity, agency and loving your body

Pierre Rainero, On The Ever-evolving Cartier Clash Collection

Jewellery that responds to the current climate with bite and spike unravels delicious journey to the dark side. Akanksha Kamath speaks with Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s head of heritage and style, on the ever-evolving Cartier Clash collection

There's something about Sobhita

She may be a newbie when it comes to facing the camera, but offit, Sobhita Dhulipala is clearly an old soul. Despite having one of the most successful OTT debuts in recent years, the star hasn’t let the fame go to her head, relying on her strong roots and authentic personality to anchor her, finds Sadaf Shaikh