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Ashdeen is a Delhi-based designer who contemporises traditional Parsi Gara embroidery under his eponymous label, Ashdeen. He has also conducted extensive research for the Ministry of Textiles and the Parzor Foundation on Parsi embroidery. For this is

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The embodiment of American style is perhaps best represented by Ralph Lauren’s Polo Shirt, an irony when you consider that the style was birthed in India at the start of the 20th century with the invention of polo, an equestrian sport. This minimalis

A lessandro Michele, Creative Director of Gucci, is at the nucleus of the multiverse that is the ‘Gucci Gang’, and he is on a mission to expand it. Case in point: the much-awaited collaboration with adidas, that flaunts the codes of both the brands a

For Spring/Summer 2022, designer Kshitij Jalori has unleashed our pent-up desire to travel. The Jawai range is an ode to Rajasthan, with motifs such as the tiger, bold poppy flowers, palms, and geometric lines. The silhouettes, meanwhile, turn to Par

They say that fashion repeats itself every 20 years, but what about styles that transcend the times? Are over a thousand years enough for inspiration? For the sixth edition of luxury brand Bulgari’s ‘Serpenti Through The Eyes Of’—an annual collaborat

Considered one of the most important contemporary artists from Bengal, 72-year-old Arunima Choudhury’s interest in the female energy is manifest in her experiments across the mediums… In the restrospective-scale exhibit, titled ‘The Dark Edge of Gree

An article, once discarded, can take on a life of its own. But it takes an artist to truly appreciate its beauty within. For Mumbai-based architect, designer, and maker Samira Rathod, turning salvaged steal and wood into covetable pieces has been her

The writer Jhumpa Lahiri has always been acutely aware of the power of language. Born in London to Bengali parents, she was raised in the United States, where she saw at first hand the linguistic challenges faced by the immigrant community. “I grew u

A pair of eyes seers through the layered portraits by Ayesha Taleyarkhan, in search of answers in the eyes of the viewer. The women in these photo-artworks are every one of us, and yet none… As Ayesha plays with presence and absence in her works, as

Our obsession with artisanal, small-batch ceramics may have something to do with the fact that each piece is one-of-a-kind. Take Chandigarh-based brand Vivikoh, for instance: the handmade mugs feature intricate details from vintage Bollywood movies,

The hope of a future that bears fruit is what an Omani student holds on to,, as she bridges her life in Britain with her past. A must read by the Man Booker Prize-winning author. [Catapult] Indulge your wanderlust with this read about the nomadic cul

Circumstances will force you to talk about things you wouldn’t normally discuss. The benefits of being transparent outweigh the risks. Do make sure, however, not to reveal anything that could be used against you. LUCKY DAY 14th— clearing up an unsolv

Harper’s Bazaar: Tell us about the initiatives Dior has taken to be a more sustainable beauty brand. Emmanuelle Geoffrey: “We are becoming more eco-conscious as we move forward…it is extremely important. Some of our best-selling lipsticks ranges, lik

While this shade has been a regular on the Spring/Summer runways for many years, this year, the dominant hue was not the usual suspect, aka cobalt blue, but a cool-toned azure blue. Seen in many shapes and styles—like the subtle cat-eye at RIXO or th