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SADDLE UP!
Everything you need to know about the glorious Amateur Riders’ Club, Mumbai
NAME TO KNOW: HANSIKA JETHNANI
Meet the openly queer poet, businesswoman and visual artist, who’s carving a niche for heself
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Acclaimed producer Guneet Monga talks to Ainee Nizami Ahmedi about navigating the path of filmmaking and opening doors for other women
CHANGING THE GAME
Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap Khurrana aims to bring light to people’s lives with her work, she opens up to Ainee Nizami Ahmedi
AMBER'S GREEN MANIFESTO
She was one of the first to raise her voice for a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to fashion, and shared her concerns with Karl Lagerfeld. Today, Amber Valletta, true activist, 90’s supermodel, actress and muse to the late iconic designer, is co-signing a Spring conscious accessories collection for KL. She looks carefully at the big break for sustainability in the fashion industry. With good reason?
SARI REDEUX
KH Radharaman of Advaya is changing how we look at the Kanjeevaram sari. Vinita Makhija visits the sari’s birthplace with the visionary and returns suitably impressed
Melinda Gates Changing The World
She is the head of a foundation that is synonymous with generosity and uses its voice for a more united and supportive planet. We chatted with the philanthropist about feminism, leadership and the enormous power of small acts of kindness.
WHY KAMALA MATTERS
The woman who could be Vice President on the fight for justice and freedom she’s been waging since birth
THE SIMPLE LIFE
Coaches and fad diets often provide limited access to the elitist world of wellness. Meet Harshvardhan and Subah Saraf, the couple who are making good health more accessible
THE PHENOMENON CALLED MR ARMANI
Fashion’s living legend and the ultimate powerhouse of sophistication, Giorgio Armani talks to Kamna Malik about his lifelong belief in sustainable fashion
BEAUTY CHAT WITH NATALIE PORTMAN
The acclaimed actor, activist and children’s book writer gives ELLE a peek into her skincare routine and make-up must-haves
TWEAKMENTS AND CHILL
The ultimate skin-soothing antidotes to fight acne, dryness and other signs of stress
SCENTIMENTAL VALUE
Dora Baghriche, the nose behind Chopard’s Happy Bigaradia, wants to evoke your happiest memories with just a spritz
MAMTA TRIES IT…
New-age exfoliating acids. ELLE’s beauty & health director, Mamta Mody, takes a closer look at these dead skin zappers
DECEMBER DEBUTANTS
Our go-to beauty brands are making big announcements this month
BORN TO BLAZE
"Coz ordinary people are meant to do extraordinary things," TAAPSEE PANNU tweeted on Dec 17, and that’s the energy she’s bringing into 2021. ELLE catches up with the firebrand star
The Big Day Scales Down
Despite being fraught with retail challenges, ICW 2020 showcased an optimism and mindfulness for the future
Beauty Chat With Hailey Bieber
The American-Brazilian supermodel takes us through a day in her life and spills her beauty secrets
SWEET SUCCESS
A new crop of mithai stores is reinventing local treats for the 21st century
REMEMBERING KENZO TAKADA
Known for infusing creativity and colour, Kenzo was recognised for his energetic, enthusiastic designs and prints. New Delhi-based textile designer, Peter D’Ascoli, pens down a heartfelt note on the legend
OVER THE RAINBOW
The fashion vocabulary is evolving to accommodate the ripples of change - bending gender norms being the focal point of discussion
GLAM & GUTS
Great looks, talent and professionalism. Is it any wonder that KIARA ADVANI is the star of the hour
COLOUR BLOCK
Nina Davuluri is raising her voice against colourism with her #SeeMyComplexion campaign, and emphasising that the fashion industry can contribute significantly to end the discrimination, finds Sonali Shah
BODY ARMOUR
Staying healthy in the time of coronavirus is all about a balanced immunity. Martha McCully explains how best to support this delicate and dynamic system
BREAKING BOUNDARIES
Louis Vuitton’s Cruise’21 collection is a fascinating exploration that eliminates traditional gender notions with neutral silhouettes
BAGS OF HOPE
Carolina Herrera’s charitable initiative, Hope for Heart, lays emphasis on optimism and fashion’s role during the current global pandemic says Carolina A. Herrera
THE GAME CHANGERS
All the innovative beauty formulas we can’t get enough of
My Sustainable Life: Dia Mirza
Parlaying her fame for positive change, the actor-producer makes green living seem attainable and simple
Clean Up Your Act
As the beauty industry looks for ingenious solutions to its plastic waste problem, Drishti Kapadia finds how you can pitch in
Stand for EARTH
“WE FIND OURSELVES FACING AN EVEN MORE DIRE, ALMOST EXISTENTIAL, SET OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES, FROM LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE TO PLASTIC POLLUTION, THAT CALL FOR ACTION…” SAID DENIS HAYES, THE ORGANIZER OF THE FIRST EARTH DAY IN 1970. FIFTY YEARS LATER, THE THEME FOR THIS YEAR’S ”EARTH DAY 2020” IS UNSURPRINSINGLY CLIMATE ACTION. AUSTRALIA IS STILL BURNING, INDONESIA IS UNDERWATER WHILE THE AMAZON IS ALSO IN SEVERE DANGER. IT’S TIME TO HELP PROTECT OUR PRECIOUS LANDS, AIR, WATER AND WILDLIFE AND RESTORE OUR PLANET. ELLE MEETS WITH SOME OF THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC ECO-CELEBRITIES INVOLVED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL NGOS. FROM SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION, TO PROTECTING OUR OCEANS AND BUILDING SAFE WATER SOURCES, TAKE A LEAF OUT OF THEIR BOOK. AND REMEMBER: IT BEGINS WITH US.