A THIN LINE BETWEEN ART & AILMENT

With the rise of unconventional beauty trends this year, has the line between celebrating insecurities and glamorising the aesthetic of illness blurred?

THE BIG PICTURE

As the country gears up to flex its art muscle at Art Mumbai. 2023 this month, two participating artists let us in on their critical engagement with their own work, and the broader world of art

TRASH TO TREASURE

The winner of this year’s Circular Design Challenge lays bare his philosophy, process, and aspirations

LET'S BOOGIE

H&M’s latest stab at affordable luxury presents another opportunity to bring storied house codes into our wardrobes, just in time for party season

GOING GLOCAL

From festive finery to sexy fluidity, Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI saw a culling of inspiration from across India and beyond and here’s everything that stood out

MIX AND MINGLE

With a pleat here and a ruffle there, hybrid silhouettes are changing the game of festive wear in India

I GIRL, THEREFORE I AM

Is the rapid girlification of the digital trendscape more than a passing gag? Three young adults weigh in with their experiences and reservations

THE NEXT CHAPTER

For Tarun Tahiliani and his burgeoning fashion empire, remaining true to his house codes and elevating his India Modern aesthetic is the crux of his design chronicle

Unpacking The Acne Blame Game

Dairy, sugar, and gluten are often blamed for causing breakouts, but why do we love to shame acne sufferers for their dietary choices?

What To Expect When You Are Not Expecting

Period cramps that turn out to be labour contractions? Welcome to the world of cryptic pregnancies

A SWING, NO MISSES

Chef-entrepreneur Tarun Sibal's goals go beyond building the next 'go-to' restaurant - he is here to create unforgettable hospitality, one plate at a time

SAVOY TRUFFLE

Over the past few years, chocolate makers have (rightfully) redirected the cacao conversation back to the farmers, and some craft chocolate brands are walking the extra mile to create educational experiences for their customers

BUILD THY WORLD

Finding the romance in a murder mystery with Rashomon-esque approach is the kind of story that filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh likes to tell. Case in point: Jaane Jaan

WEAVING STORIES

Art that you can wear? This label makes it happen

A FEW AND FAR BETWEEN

Rahul Mishra's new RTW line has gotten everyone talking

REINVENTING TRADITION

Breathing new life into an age-old motif, this new line is one for the books

IN SEASON

Athiya Shetty on making the most of the festive season as she fronts the campaign for a global retailer

SIENNA STORMS THE HIGH STREET

This autumn, two bastions of British style are joining forces: Sienna Miller and M&S. Emma McCarthy talks tailoring, boho nostalgia, and crisps with the woman whose wardrobe we've all coveted

EMBRACE OF THE INEXPLICABLE

Navigating a heady mix of symbolism and stigma, designers big and small are pondering their orbs as occult and neo-paganism find mainstream appeal

SHINE TO THE NINES

Three contemporary jewellery designers who are steering fine and demi-fine jewellery in new directions open up about their metamorphic impulse

NEW RULES

The much-awaited revamp that we didn't see coming

PASSING THE VIBE CHECK

From deal breakers to not being 'delulu', how different is Gen Z's dating approach, and what millennials can learn from them

NEW HORIZONS

Beyond just couture, Monica Shah and Karishma Swali's JADE is all about preserving and honouring the profound artisanal heritage that has enriched the brand throughout the years