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First Look Tastemakers 2026
The Tastemakers 2026 arrives not just as a list, but as a cultural weather report. It is an index of the ideas, aesthetics, and innovators shaping the way India lives. In 2026, its influence feels sharper than ever. As trend cycles accelerate and audiences grow more discerning, The Tastemakers’ debut this year comes to you 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 Sushmita Sarmah: Rewriting How India Comes Together
At a time when food is increasingly reduced to trend and transaction, Sushmita Sarmah is building something slower, more intentional. Through The Gathering, she is reimagining how India comes together – not just to eat, but to share, listen, and connect. What she’s creating sits somewhere between a table, a stage, and a cultural shift. Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft Chef Niyati Rao: The Author of a New Indian Palate
In a dining landscape often defined by labels, Chef Niyati Rao resists easy categorisation. Her craft does not seek to fit into a cuisine; instead, it begins with an ingredient, a memory, or a question, and unfolds from there. As the creative force behind Ekaa and the mind behind the evocative bar concept Bombay Daak, Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft Shamika Haldipurkar: The Voice of Intelligent Skincare
A former lawyer who walked away at her lowest point, Shamika Haldipurkar chose uncertainty over expectation. From courtrooms to formulation labs in Korea, her journey has been driven by instinct, rigour and resilience, not industry playbooks. In a market driven by speed and noise, Shamika Haldipurkar is building d’you with formulation, intention, and clarity – Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft Bhavya Ramesh: The Sculptor of Contemporary Jewellery Code
In an industry often defined by convention, Bhavya Ramesh offers a striking departure. Her work trades the ornamental for the expressive, transforming jewellery into something more tactile, sculptural, and instinctively personal. Whether through sculptural silverwork or the recent exploration of pearls as imperfect, expressive forms, Ramesh treats each element as a medium rather than a Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft Namrata Soni: The Architect of Modern Indian Beauty
For over two decades, Namrata Soni has quietly shaped the visual language of beauty in India – from red carpets and film sets to magazine covers and bridal mornings. Long before “clean skin,” glow, and effortless glamour became industry shorthand, Soni was championing a skin-first philosophy rooted in an intuitive understanding of the Indian face. Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft Jaina Lalbhai: The Woman Shaping India’s New Luxury Language
Trained as a lawyer but guided by instinct, Jaina Lalbhai has quietly reshaped how contemporary Indian women approach everyday luxury. Through her platform Style Audit, she championed a new wave of designers long before digital visibility transformed fashion retail – curating wardrobes that balanced modernity with craft integrity. Rooted in Ahmedabad yet culturally far-reaching, Lalbhai’s Read More
CONTINUE READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft JJ Valaya: The Architect of Indian Ceremonial Couture
For over three decades, JJ Valaya has shaped the language of Indian ceremonial luxury – building a design universe rooted in heritage, travel, and the discipline of couture. Long before “maximalism” became a global fashion conversation, Valaya was constructing richly layered narratives drawn from royal ateliers, museum textiles, and cultural memory. Today, his work continues 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 READINGFirst Look Tastemakers ft Pratik Gandhi: The Face of Nuanced Storytelling
Pratik Gandhi’s journey from theatre to screen can be defined by patience and intent. Rather than fitting into the industry’s mould, he has carved his own path through stories that feel real, layered, and deeply human. Drawn to characters that sit in grey areas, his work reflects a deeper shift in Indian storytelling: one that 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
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