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TRASH TO TREASURE
The winner of this year’s Circular Design Challenge lays bare his philosophy, process, and aspirations
LET'S BOOGIE
H&M’s latest stab at affordable luxury presents another opportunity to bring storied house codes into our wardrobes, just in time for party season
GOING GLOCAL
From festive finery to sexy fluidity, Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI saw a culling of inspiration from across India and beyond and here’s everything that stood out
MIX AND MINGLE
With a pleat here and a ruffle there, hybrid silhouettes are changing the game of festive wear in India
I GIRL, THEREFORE I AM
Is the rapid girlification of the digital trendscape more than a passing gag? Three young adults weigh in with their experiences and reservations
THE NEXT CHAPTER
For Tarun Tahiliani and his burgeoning fashion empire, remaining true to his house codes and elevating his India Modern aesthetic is the crux of his design chronicle
Acing the 'every girl' aesthétic
[f there’s a wellness, beauty, or fashion idea on the gram, an Athiya Shetty image completes it. What about Shetty makes her the ideal representation of girlification’?
Unpacking The Acne Blame Game
Dairy, sugar, and gluten are often blamed for causing breakouts, but why do we love to shame acne sufferers for their dietary choices?
Not Your (Skin) Type
Our skin type has forever been the marker for choosing products, but it might be time to rethink this age-old approach
CROSSING THE LINE
Get a glimpse into author Jhumpa Lahiri's first ever short story collection with this nugget about a couple finding community, and breaking a boundary
GLOSSPELL
We're embracing, not straightening. Here are the curl creams you need to cop
BEAUTY
HOW WE WORK IT
BEAUTY CHARTS
The best beauty buy we are eyeing right now
What To Expect When You Are Not Expecting
Period cramps that turn out to be labour contractions? Welcome to the world of cryptic pregnancies
A SWING, NO MISSES
Chef-entrepreneur Tarun Sibal's goals go beyond building the next 'go-to' restaurant - he is here to create unforgettable hospitality, one plate at a time
SAVOY TRUFFLE
Over the past few years, chocolate makers have (rightfully) redirected the cacao conversation back to the farmers, and some craft chocolate brands are walking the extra mile to create educational experiences for their customers
BUILD THY WORLD
Finding the romance in a murder mystery with Rashomon-esque approach is the kind of story that filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh likes to tell. Case in point: Jaane Jaan
WEAVING STORIES
Art that you can wear? This label makes it happen
A FEW AND FAR BETWEEN
Rahul Mishra's new RTW line has gotten everyone talking
REINVENTING TRADITION
Breathing new life into an age-old motif, this new line is one for the books
IN SEASON
Athiya Shetty on making the most of the festive season as she fronts the campaign for a global retailer
SIENNA STORMS THE HIGH STREET
This autumn, two bastions of British style are joining forces: Sienna Miller and M&S. Emma McCarthy talks tailoring, boho nostalgia, and crisps with the woman whose wardrobe we've all coveted
EMBRACE OF THE INEXPLICABLE
Navigating a heady mix of symbolism and stigma, designers big and small are pondering their orbs as occult and neo-paganism find mainstream appeal
SHINE TO THE NINES
Three contemporary jewellery designers who are steering fine and demi-fine jewellery in new directions open up about their metamorphic impulse
THE SCENE STEALER
She describes herself as a vessel that carries the story to the audiences, but there's no denying that the spotlight is firmly trained on Sobhita Dhulipala
NEW RULES
The much-awaited revamp that we didn't see coming
PASSING THE VIBE CHECK
From deal breakers to not being 'delulu', how different is Gen Z's dating approach, and what millennials can learn from them
NEW HORIZONS
Beyond just couture, Monica Shah and Karishma Swali's JADE is all about preserving and honouring the profound artisanal heritage that has enriched the brand throughout the years
PALATABLE IN PINK
Businesses that have made millions selling ideals to unattainable women and girls are now trying to make amends and reclaim the cultural cachet that they once enjoyed. But is it long-term change?
COOL CONFLUENCE
A new generation of women-led jewellery labels is turning the clock back to amalgamate cultural styles with contemporary flair