CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, AND HIS FAMED RED-LACQUERED SOLES, HOLD PRIDE OF PLACE IN THE HAUTEST CLOSETS AROUND THE WORLD. JOIN HELLO! AND TWO OF HIS MOST ARDENT AFICIONADOS – KARISMA POPAT AND ARZANA KHANNA, FOR A FREE-WHEELING DIALOGUE ON THE MEANING OF LUXURY, THE EVOLVING INDIAN CONSUMER AND THE GREATEST INDULGENCE OF ALL
KARISMA POPAT
The Mumbai-based film investor/producer of Astara Films is involved in the family’s real estate and hospitality businesses as well, and is currently writing a novel, which she hopes to publish someday soon. “I’m inquisitive by nature, which is evident from my incessant need to find answers to every question I come across,” she says.
How do you define ‘luxury?’
“I define luxury as that which makes me feel both – special and comfortable, at the same time. To me, it is a state of mind, an all-encompassing experience that’s beautiful and exclusive, which can be derived from a product or a service.”
How has the definition evolved over the years?
“Earlier, luxury seemed attainable by a select few and was more of a distant dream but, with the rise in overall spending power and an increased awareness of designer brands, l believe luxury has come ‘home.’ For instance, home/online shopping has made luxury more accessible and a more dedicated customer service has ensured an overall pleasant experience.”
Your greatest indulgence...
“Shoes and bags! I might not be as adventurous when it comes to clothing, but I like to go big and bold with accessories. While putting together an outfit, it is the accessories that truly signify your style. I believe that shoes and bags allow me to express different shades of my personality. I especially love wearing high heels as they make me feel empowered and boost my confidence.”
What do you feel makes Indian women specifically unique luxury consumer?
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HEART OF A PRINCESS : ADISHREE SINGH
A CHAMPION OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, THIS BRIGHT YOUNG ROYAL FROM J&K DISCUSSES HER WHOLESOME CHILDHOOD YEARS, HER SPECIAL BOND WITH HER GRANDFATHER, AND HER VISION FOR A BETTER WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, IN AN INTERVIEW WITH HELLO!
THE UNSTOPPABLE : NORA FATEHI
She's lighting up the entertainment industry with her dazzling dance moves, hit songs and captivating acting, driven by her ambition to make a global impact. Yet, as she confides in HELLO!, she remains girl at heart, cherishing her childhood friends, seeking a good, god-fearing man, and longing for more time with her loved ones
BOBBY CHADHA
WHILE HIS GLAMOROUS WIFE, RITU BERI, COMMANDS PUBLIC ATTENTION WITH HER BUSINESS, THE DAPPER BUSINESSMAN HAS CHARTED HIS OWN COURSE TO SUCCESS. IN A CHAT WITH HELLO!, HE DISCUSSES NAVIGATING LIFE OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT, FATHERHOOD AND THE SECRET TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE WITH HIS DETAIL-ORIENTED SPOUSE
Sandeep Namboodiry's
The passionate chef stepped into the kitchen at the age of 7 to flip pancakes, and he hasn’t left it since, in spirit. He chats with HELLO! about his chic new eatery Mesa Lodhi, crafting a menu that sparks joy and a dish that delights him
MARIE-ANNE OUDEJANS
OF DUTCH ORIGIN, SHE LIVED IN PARIS, NEW YORK, ROME AND MADRID BEFORE INDIA BECKONED, ULTIMATELY MAKING THE PINK CITY HER HOME. THE TALENTED AESTHETE SHARES WITH HELLO! HER PASSION FOR CREATING BEAUTIFUL PIECES INSPIRED BY HER DIVERSE HERITAGE, TRADITIONS AND CULTURES, HER LOVE FOR FASHION AND ART, AND WHY TRAVEL REMAINS HER FIRST LOVE
RIMPLE & HARPREET NARULA
THE COUPLE INVITE HELLO! FOR AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THEIR SOUTH DELHI DREAM HOME, FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUES, ART AND FURNITURE FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THEY CHAT ABOUT THEIR PASSION FOR TRAVEL, CREATIVE PURSUITS OUTSIDE OF FASHION, AND THEIR DYNAMIC FAMILY BOND, WHERE CONFLICTS ARE RESOLVED AS QUICKLY AS THEY ARISE
BANITA SANDHU - FROM BOLLYWOOD TO BRIDGERTON
ONCE CONFLICTED ABOUT NOT BEING INDIAN OR BRITISH ENOUGH, THE STUNNING ACTRESS HAS NOW EMBRACED HER DUAL IDENTITY AND IS LEARNING TO NAVIGATE THE WORLD MOST RECENTLY THAT OF REGENCY ENGLAND! ON HER OWN TERMS. THOUGH TIGHT-LIPPED ABOUT HER RUMOURED LOVE LIFE, SHE TELLS HELLO! THAT OFF WORK, THERE’S ONLY ONE PLACE YOU'LL FIND HER: AT HOME, IN SWEATPANTS AND A T-SHIRT
SUNIL SETHI
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FASHION DESIGN COUNCIL OF INDIA REFLECTS ON HIS 15-YEAR LEGACY, SHAPING BRIDAL COUTURE AND LEADING THE COUNCIL, AHEAD OF THE FDCI-MANIFEST WEDDING WEEKEND ON AUGUST 3=4
CULINARY MAESTRO : ALEX SANCHEZ
THE AWARD-WINNING CHEF, KNOWN FOR CHAMPIONING LOCAL PRODUCE, PIONEERING SMALL PLATES AND CONTINUALLY REINVENTING HIMSELF, DISCUSSES HIS PASSION FOR COMFORT FOOD AND EMBRACING FATHERHOOD
Dancing In the Rain
From frizz to dampness and everything in between, revive your drizzle-drenched hair with HELLO!'s round-up of the best products to survive the storm and maintain a fabulous mane all season long!
