Pause And Effect

It’s not often that leading designers drop out and hit pause. But after a quiet three years, JJ Valaya makes his big comeback with a renewed commitment to couture matched by a new collection, space and idea of luxury

Poorna Jagannathan

Finding nuance in South Asian moms or grabbing the spotlight in an all-star ensemble, she has put her two-decade-long career to the test and risen to the top.

It Takes Two

The wives of some of south India’s most well-known actors may often maintain a low profile, but they are well-established in their own right. Whether it’s running production houses, managing legacy institutes, raising children or being actors themselves, these women have figured out their individual paths to success along with a signature style. Vogue finds out more.

Anushka Sharma On Movies, Marriage and Mindfulness

A fiercely talented actor and a fearless producer, Anushka Sharma is headlining a generation of power couples who are rewriting the rules. From a secret wedding in Tuscany to a career that continues to be filled with unconventional roles, her choices prove that she is now, more than ever, comfortable with who she is, finds Renuka Joshi Modi

Sonali Bendre Behl - A Survivor, Warrior, Motivator

After a year marked by chemotherapy and sterilised hospital stays, Sonali Bendre Behl shares with Megha Mahindru how she emerged stronger with a little help from family, friends and fans

An American In Paris

The French capital has been Lenny Kravitz’s “town” for almost 30 years, and a conservative-looking townhouse has been his home there for 13. Just don’t be fooled by the exterior, says Sarah Harris

The New Way To Get Some Get-ahead Advice

The new way to get some get-ahead advice.

How To Pick Best Kitchen Knives!

When it comes to your kitchen knives, one size won’t fit all. Chef Jason Hudanish tests out India’s best to help you make a wise pick

Stacey Bendet

n an Alice + Olivia design, chances are you will find butterflies and paisleys, zebra stripes and feathers, glitter and colour, all disparate elements coming together. Naturally, for founder Stacey Bendet’s own world is as rich with a juxtaposition of design, art, family, yoga and philanthropy.

In Fine Print

Aesthetes Peter and Cecile D’Ascoli play with print on print at work and at home, creating a hybrid world of interconnected personal and cultural histories, finds Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan.

The Bling King

He’s the larger-than-life, gold-clad, sunglass-toting icon-in-himself, the superstar of ’80s and ’90s Bollywood music and the ultimate original. Bappi Lahiri breaks his bling-fix down for Anupama Chopra.

Screen Guards

Is this new dystopian Netflix series what India’s tomorrow looks like? Deepa Mehta and Huma Qureshi, two feminist forces, unite to plot the future of storytelling through one woman’s story.

The Khadi Story

In our history books, khadi, the hand-spun, handwoven cloth promoted by Mahatma Gandhi, was a symbol of resistance, of an independent India, and of a much aspired-for simplicity in deed and in thought. Now, seven decades later, khadi in its natural form is becoming a blank canvas for India’s creatives. Mayank Mansingh Kaul, co-curator of the travelling exhibit Meanings, Metaphor - Handspun And Handwoven In The 21st Century, writes about the resurgent interest in the very fabric of India’s Independence and how designers today are innovating and subverting its very essence

The Newsmakers

In the chaos of fake news and consummate virality, the New York media world is witnessing another change. In the recent past, three women of Indian origin have been appointed editors-in-chief of both legacy and new-age publications. Meet the bosses heralding an era of diversity and inclusivity.

Skindeep

A 100-year-old German brand, whose iconic blue tin jars made it to households across the world, turns to Indian kitchens for its newest face care range. Sheree Gomes Gupta finds out what makes it special.

Many Worlds

Be it pathbreaking feminist classics or religious tomes, star author Yann Martel tells Shahnaz Siganporia how faith and fiction open the doors to magical thinking.

The Politics Of Style

From Indira Gandhi’s handloom saris to Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits and Narendra Modi’s monogrammed pinstripes, what politicians wear speaks volumes. PAHULL BAINS takes a closer look.

Ralph Lauren's Journey From The Bronx Into Closets And Homes Across The Globe

There was Oprah. Hillary Clinton. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. Anne Hathaway. Blake Lively. The roll call at Ralph Lauren’s 50th anniversary celebrations in New York’s Central Park was star-studded. But what really shone that night was the emotional and sartorial journey of a young boy from the Bronx into closets and homes across the globe. Priyanka Khanna meets the fashion legend a few hours before this extravaganza.

Older Than History

What brings together Manhattan, Mapu Singh and a Modi-led Benares? AATISH TASEER’s new book, a paean to the holy city, is the answer.

Fighting Chance

Be it rehabilitating acid attack survivors or instituting healthcare programmes for those in need, philanthropist KULSUM SHADAB WAHAB proves that with great privilege comes great responsibility.

Class Act

Meet the Thackers, a family whose rise dates back to the Swadeshi movement, and whose lows matched the moody stock market. But through it all, they have consistently given back to society by building some of the country’s foremost educational institutions.

Ciao, Como

“To us, the show must always go on,” say Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana about staging their theatrical Alta Moda collection in Lake Como. The unabashed maximalists tell PRIYANKA KHANNA why fantasy is always rooted in their reality.

Real Luxury Equals An Investment In Skill And Time

As Jade hits the 10-year mark, designers Monica Shah and Karishma Swali tell Vogue why real luxury equals an investment in skill and time.

Meet The Unassuming Heroes - Vicky Kaushal And Aditya Roy Kapur

A regular day never looked so good. With a wardrobe steeped in drama and a journey from day to night, Vogue wakes up with Vicky Kaushal and model Pooja Mor and has a nightcap with Aditya Roy Kapur and Sushmita Pathak—all in this season’s favourites

Is It In Your Genes?

With a bit of your saliva and a few stamps, you can now discover how your DNA is driving your mood, your metabolism, your workouts, and more. Ramona Emerson took several of the latest direct-to-consumer genetic tests to see if it’s possible to follow your genome to a happier, healthier life

The Kids Are Not All Right

The pink and blue coda starts in the crib and follows through. Some parents have had enough but a big looming question remains—how do you raise a child in a gender-neutral home when the world outside is chronically sexist?

Suhana Khan- Student, Theatre Lover and Future Star

Few 18-year-olds in the country generate as much interest as Suhana Khan. While there are the genes courtesy her famous parents, what makes her special is a rare confidence and clarity.

Women Uninterrupted

A modern matriarch with a pioneering career in medicine passed on her passion to two generations of strong women—one an acclaimed architect, the other a budding photographer. Meet the close-knit family of women achievers.

Southern Star

A former royal palace in Kerala changed many hands before restorer LADY HAMLYN transformed it into a boutique stay for guests who like to be treated like royals Manju Sara Rajan.

Sacred Agent

As the screen adaptation of Vikram Chandra’s Sacred Games—widely pegged as India’s Narcos—gets ready to air, all eyes are on RADHIKA APTE. The actor who plays the lead in the first Indian show commissioned by Netflix speaks to RAJA SEN about the role of the season