In Her BIJOUX BOX

In an exclusive conversation with Bazaar India Editor NANDINI BHALLA, filmmaker and stylist RHEA KAPOOR talks about her love affair with jewellery, the urge she feels to learn and create constantly, and her latest collaboration with label Pipabella by Nykaa Fashion. 

- NANDINI BHALLA

Nandini Bhalla: Tell us more about your new collaboration with Pipabella...

Rhea Kapoor: “So, the founder of Pipabella, Shuchi [Pandya] and I have been in touch since we launched our last collection together. Both of us were really happy with the results, and how the pieces were received by everyone. Honestly, we were a little overwhelmed by the reaction, but then Covid hit, and we ran into issues with supply chains and other logistics. And while the collection launched with a bang, the whole world started slowing down... I felt our collection was a baby that never had a chance to go to college [laughs].

Regardless, the collection did so well, and the team and I had an amazing time launching it. One of the most memorable and validating aspects was that even months later, I would run into people wearing pieces from the collection. And then one day, Shuchi just said to me, ‘Let’s do it again’. And I took the opportunity, because I believe it’s imperative to keep challenging myself and doing new things. I can’t really sit still; I need to learn something new all the time.

For this collection, I really wanted to explore the idea of easy-glamour, which a lot of people have turned to, post the pandemic. As a stylist and producer, I’ve always enjoyed witnessing things coming together. This collection brings together a bunch of many little details... The pieces can be worn together for a maximalist result, or separately, if you’re a minimalist. Like, these days, I find myself in the era of sweatpants...and I style my look with a pair of earrings, a slick bun, and a hint of cream blush. Also, the quality of this collection is 10 times better than the previous one...you can always count on these pieces, because they will last you a lifetime.”