Insider's secret

While the Birkin, Constance and Kelly may be the most well-known, Hermès has 50 different styles that marry form and function with ease. Catherine Fulconis from the luxury maison rounds them up with Priyanka Khanna

NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR SIRISHA BANDLA

With one small step, this India-born rocket scientist made a giant leap for womankind. The astronaut opens up to Megha Mahindru about why commercial space travel is not just an expensive thrill but a gateway to a phenomenally inclusive future

Decades of style

For the past forty years, Michael Kors has been the arbiter of contemporary Americana. Closer home, Ruchika Sachdeva’s Bodice has spent the last ten years exploring modern Indian fashion. We take a look at these two labels and their milestone moments

Olivier the conqueror

Since taking over Balmain at the age of 25, Olivier Rousteing has transformed it into a revolutionary force in French fashion. Nathan Heller meets the designer set to shake up the world

Self-love letters

How do I love me? Let me count the ways.

Something old, something new

From a mother’s zari-filled sari to found-in-theattic French lace, brides are turning to heirloom pieces to add extra significance to their wedding attire.

Indra Nooyi, The Former Chairperson And Ceo Of Pepsico, Spills Her Life Lessons

From navigating motherhood without a smartphone to breaking the glass ceiling in perfectly tailored suits, Indra Nooyi, the former chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo, spills her life lessons outlining how she became the first South Asian female CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

PV Sindhu Rising To The Top

No stranger to challenges, this trio of Olympic winners is bringing forth athletic equality by fostering an arena for change with their fierce, competitive spirit.

Plating happiness

Whether ancient Ayurveda or modern research, food science continues to link eating habits with how we look, move and feel. With expert assistance, Sonal Ved helps you navigate your way to joy

Community living

In Puducherry, textile and fashion designer Naushad Ali has found a confluence of his Tamil roots, a deep spirituality, and inspiration in every bylane. He tells Priyanka Khanna why the coastal town is his happy place

Two's company

Virtual check-ins, venting by the water cooler and no-context-needed conversations at the workplace are only exciting and meaningful when you have a partner in crime to share it with. Vogue India explores how a work wife can be your happy place.

A new life

As we re-emerge and reunite with loved ones once again, celebration is in order. The Natural Diamond Council partners with actor Ana De Armas for a second time for Love Life, a campaign to signify a new lease on life, sealed with a diamond.

Stepping up

These young labels are bringing a unique design perspective to conversations around craft and community

Walk on the wild side

Foraging is the food buzzword du jour. As the found-fare revolution moves from the forests to the city bylanes, Sonal Ved gets the lowdown on the bounty in our backyards from India’s foremost urban foragers

THE PET SET

Five Indian women-run businesses that are leading the luxury pet industry

The Latest In Elemental Skincare

The secret to healthy, glowing skin isn’t a secret anymore, courtesy natural skincare brand Divinectar. Switch to a more ethical beauty approach with this homegrown clean beauty brand that doesn’t fail to deliver on its promises

Locked in

What happens when the creative triumvirate of Kim Jones, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Delfina Delettrez Fendi meet at the helm of Fendi? The house’s creative director for jewellery, the junior Fendi, takes us inside a new era for its jewellery.

A forever kind of love

As Bulgari launches its India-exclusive mangalsutra, Lucia Silvestri, the brand’s jewellery creative director, discusses everyday jewellery, layering, and the brand’s most magnifi cent High Jewelry collection to date.

Oh, baby!

“Two boys, two pregnancies, two different experiences, two very different babies, two different mums too...” is the basic premise of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible. But instead of the glossy celebrity ‘momoir’, the superstar author shares a no-holds-barred account of pregnancy, motherhood and parenting

Sea change

Legendary oceanographer, Rolex Testimonee and marine biologist Dr Sylvia Earle’s latest documentary urges us to protect the fragile ecosystems of our oceans, finds Rishna Shah

“FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE, TO BE EXCITED IS THE ONLY WAY”

Equally subversive, equally unpredictable, equally attuned to the contradictions of the cultural moment, co-designers Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons talk Afua Hirsch through the cross-pollination process behind their new collection for Prada modelled here by four electrifying actors

Simply irresistible

Be it stress-eating, exercising or meditating, we are creatures of habit. Nupur Sarvaiya investigates the good, the bad and the ugly patterns that stand between you and your wellness goals

Glow time

We all yearn for dewy, rosy, lit-from-within skin. Miranda Kerr has it and she’s sharing all the secrets behind her sheer brilliance. Take notes, says Avanti Dalal

Material gains

Drawing from his freethinking practice, Bijoy Jain, the first Indian architect to design for Hermès, unveils a set of furniture pieces.

Magic bullet

While it won’t replace therapy or traditional coping mechanisms, makeup can serve as a haven if you’re feeling stressed, panicked or upset.

Loss and legacy

For Arjan Dugal, a new creative journey emanated from a deep-hitting void: the passing of his mother, the former model and designer Simar Dugal. He tells Meera Navlakha how he’s taking Simar’s vision forward

Brilliant minds

The legend of Louis Vuitton continues in a new collection inspired by the maison’s founder.

Ever Tried A Brain Vacation?

Creatives across India are opting for holidays that can juice up tired batteries and reset the brain. Megha Mahindru finds out more about the trend of rewiring with wanderlust