Author: Anushka Kundu
Beauty for the Wild Child
The conversation around beauty in India is as old as time. Long before botox shots, chemical peels and red light therapy, there existed rituals built on elements found in nature. While today’s market offers concern-focused scientific treatments and products, the lack of clean and unadulterated ingredients is undeniable. Diipa Büller-Khosla’s brainchild, co-founded with her husband Read More
CONTINUE READINGCraft in Context ft. Ashiesh Shah
Few words have been stretched as thin by the design industry as craft. It appears almost everywhere with ritual regularity, often used to describe everything from textured finishes to handmade imperfections. But somewhere along the way, craft became a visual shorthand rather than what it has always been: an inheritance of knowledge. For architect and Read More
CONTINUE READINGGopi Vaid on Reimagining the Art of Marodi
Through a contemporary design language and a centuries-old craft form, Gopi Vaid offers a compelling case for revival through relevance. At the heart of her eponymous label is Marodi, once only reserved for India’s royalty. Today, the designer reimagines this highly intricate technique for discerning consumers possessing global tastes. The result is a thoughtful dialogue Read More
CONTINUE READINGCustodians of the Past, Present & Future
For countless centuries, craft and culture have been the roots of community. Since childhood, we are introduced to historic textiles through family heirlooms, embroideries made by our grandmothers and the sarees, shawls and dupattas worn by our mothers. No matter which part of India one is born in, there are vernacular crafts that are definitive Read More
CONTINUE READINGMade by women, made for women: Olakh’s lingerie will make you want to ditch your shirts
How often do you find yourself standing in a lingerie store or scrolling online – looking for a product that meets your needs, aesthetics and quality standards all at once – only to return empty-handed? In a country like India, where conversations around lingerie still exist on the fringes of public discourse and visible bra Read More
CONTINUE READINGAt Bandra’s newest bar Punchline, the bartenders might be better singers than you
Punchline – Bandra’s newest bar looks like a coven from the outside and even more whimsical once you step inside. The place that literally derives its name from the oldest cocktail in history (punch), is a venture by Chef Amninder Sandhu, along with Jeet Rana and Chirag Pal. The same team that is also behind Read More
CONTINUE READINGBeyond the Sweater: Anushka Sanghvi is here to Redefine Knits after Designing Masoom Minawala’s Cannes Look
A spontaneous Instagram message, over three hundred hours of hand-knitting and the seamless synergy between a budding designer and a visionary stylist led to Masoom Minawala’s jaw-dropping all-black look at Cannes 2026. Anushka Sanghvi, a young twenty-four year old designer, on the brink of starting her own label designed the influencer and entrepreneur’s look for Read More
CONTINUE READINGAnavila’s New Flagship Store Reflects the Art of Craft-led Minimalism
Calm, earthy and craft-forward, Anavila’s newly launched flagship store in Delhi’s art and design hub, Mehrauli is a manifestation of everything that the brand stands for. A checkerboard of sunlit flooring, concrete brickwork and stone archways adds an unostentatious character to the all-white retail space that reflects ample sunlight coming in from its statement windows. Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft. Karan Sawhney: The Discipline Behind the Movement
A former professional footballer, currently a fitness and lifestyle coach, and the co-founder of fitness studio, The Tribe – Karan Sawhney is a game-changer when it comes to training. In a world obsessed with fitness trends, he believes in a meticulous process rooted in consistency, dedication and visualisation. FL: Was there a moment when you Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft Jemimah Rodriguesi: The New Pulse of Indian Cricket
A power player, a prodigy – with her exceptional grit on the field and an equally radiant personality off the field, Jemimah has captured the hearts and minds of many. The cricketer who historically helped India reach the finals in 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, refuses to take a break. Whether it is captaining Read More
CONTINUE READINGNot Your Usual Summer
As we step into 2026, sartorial aesthetics take a quiet detour from the usual. Indian summers that are often synonymous with vivid hues and expressive prints take a back seat as woven linens, airy silhouettes and a calm, muted colour palette defiantly take centre stage this season. Turn the pages for a visual symphony between Read More
CONTINUE READINGKeeping Up With The New Fitness Zeitgeist
Run clubs, coffee raves, Pilates-and-matcha parties, spinning classes on a yacht, yoga on the beach – the fitness landscape today is nothing like it has ever been before. Community workout sessions are now replacing late night hours at the club, becoming a part of one’s daily routine. What began as a small post-pandemic shift has Read More
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