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Celebrating the POWER of REPRESENTATION

FEELING SEEN IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA IS PERHAPS ONE OF THE BIGGEST THINGS THAT WE ARE ALL CHASING. FROM BODIES THAT COME CLOSE TO REPRESENTING US TO STORIES THAT SPEAK OF OUR LIVES AND VALIDATE OUR STRUGGLES, WE LOOK TO FIND THE ‘ME’ IN EVERYTHING AROUND US. AT ELLE INDIA, WE’RE CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF BEING AT THE FOREFRONT OF REPRESENTATION, PUTTING TOGETHER STORIES, COVERS, FASHION SPREADS AND BEAUTY SHOOTS THAT CONNECT WITH PEOPLE. THIS YEAR WE’VE DUG DEEPER INTO THE POWER OF REPRESENTATION. WE SAT DOWN WITH FIVE INCREDIBLE PEOPLE WITH STORIES THAT OFTEN GET BURIED IN THE MAINSTREAM HUSTLE AND CREATED THE SPACE FOR THEM TO NARRATE THE STORY OF THEIR LIVES…

D-Day Couture for two

Papa Don’t Preach’s new bridal collection, The Ballad of the Bride, is a delight for grooms too

Amit Aggarwal 10-Strike

As the couturier clocks in a decade, he opens up to Manish Mishra on his approach to the label and his love for filmmaking

Diamond Heart

Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o is De Beers’ first-ever Global Ambassador, Sakshi Sharma reports

Draping Art

Artist Darshana Shilpi Rouget of Alba Amicorum speaks with Ruman Baig on the amalgamation of art and fashion, and the reinterpretation of her father's historical works

Disha Patani On Scaling Showbiz

Seasoned sartorialist, hip hop enthusiast, and queen of the deadlift aren’t terms often used in conjunction, but you can expect the unexpected with Disha Patani

Make-up's Next Frontier?

Sumona Bose gets an expert to weigh in on the trend of cosmetics infused with active ingredients

100 Women Change Makers

Whether internationally acclaimed or locally admired, these 100 women are shattering glass ceilings, campaigning, creating, changing minds, and winning our hearts. Nominated by the teams behind all 45 editions of ELLE International, this list of incredible change-makers, in no particular order, is a timely reminder of the soft power and seismic influence women hold in all fields. Prepare to be 100% inspired!

Sp(A)cial treatment

The luxury of lying limp, as a masseuse kneads your body is arguably one of the best pleasures of life. I afforded myself of an experience at The Spa, housed in View, Dubai, and walked out feeling a Address Sky million times more supple.

Bling It

ELLE's Beauty & Health Editor, Sukriti Shahi lists her three favourite products to achieve subtle festive glam on-the-go

Top Beauty Trends For Fall 2022

From dewy skin to glittery lids, and floral buns in between, Aparrna Gupta spotlights the top beauty trends for Fall 2022

Festive Wishlist

A curated list of products to make your celebrations brighter and merrier

Pearl Parlour

If Victorian powder rooms could tell stories, they’ll speak of Guerlain with love and trust.

Embrace the F word

The female condom exists, yet sexual autonomy for women in India doesn’t. Sumona Bose ponders why

Trailblazers’talk

Two of India’s globally celebrated designers, Vaishali Shadangule and Kanika Goyal, have a heartfelt conversation about showcasing on coveted runways. Sonali Shah is a fly on the wall

FLORENTINE GENIUS

Museo Salvatore Ferragamo offers insight into the celebrated shoemaker’s brilliance

Sparkle on toes

The latter half of the year feels like one big party given the celebrations, events, weddings and occasions one has to attend.

ARt, meets objects

An homage to classics, Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades reinforces a sense of adventure once again, discovers Sonali Shah

Seeing Dots

At Louis Vuitton's Cruise 2023 show earlier this year, helmed by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, fashion lovers were treated to a discreet teaser.

Aquazurra at 10

Founder and creative director Edgardo Osorio speaks with Alaira Tirtha Shetty, and for the first time with an Indian publication, on what keeps him going

Dauphine Domination

A modern classic, the Dauphine was introduced by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière a few sea-sons ago, and in 2022, gets it update with new materials and finishes.

Traversing Metaphors

For Nov 2022's brimming art calendar, galleries tap into a stimulating series of unmissable showcases. Aliza Fatma rounds up her favourites

Being Bauletto

This fall, the fashion and luxury goods brand, led by creative director Alessandro Michele, debuted a much-anticipated bag shape on its runways.

Decoding Tory's design vocabulary

In an exclusive with ELLE India, Tory Burch speaks with Manish Mishra on reconciling luxury with longevity, and her latest collection

Of Sparkling Avenues

Jimmy Choo’s creative director Sandra Choi. expands on the House’s.. newest testament to exceptional craftsmanship and:arm-candiy’ of the season; the Varenne Avenue handbag. Shiopriya Bajpai in a conversation

Miranda Magic

The latest iteration of this iconic bag sparks joy with top-of-the-line craftsmanship and a befitting ambassador

It's so Meta!

The industry's soft launch in the Metaverse is an interesting prospect but does it really belong there, ponders Sumona Bose

Postcard perfect

Nature takes centre stage in this experiential lush green resort in South Goa, discovers Anand Holla

The Enthralling: Soneva Experience

We find ourselves slipping deeper into the zen mode thanks to the stellar hospitality at Soneva, Maldives, and that's just how they like it there

Truly Tropezian

Barefoot luxury and golden-hour glamour, the revamped Lou Pinet in Saint-Tropez is where it's at, discovers Namrata Kedar