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Indian Legacy, Global Outlook
In 1985, Welspun Living, the popular Mumbai based home textile brand opened its first mill in Palghar, a small town between Mumbai and Gujarat, exporting its offerings around the world. Today, the textile unit has grown into a global conglomerate spa
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Bazaar Buzz
Bejoy Nambiar’s film, Dange, released on Netflix on March 1st. Exploring the intricate layers of college life, the film offers themes ranging from friendship to rivalry. Lead actor Nikita Dutta expresses her excitement. “Shooting for Dange has been a
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Retelling The Earth’s Story
Louis Vuitton’s latest high jewellery collection tells the rich tales of the earth’s genesis, the geological wonders and the interconnectedness of life. Titled ‘Deep Time’, the collection’s second chapter aims to take us on a journey to the birth of
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On My Playlist
In the dynamic realm of Japanese hip-hop, Akiko Urasaki, also known as Awich, has emerged as a trailblazer. Her fusion of traditional Japanese elements with modern hip-hop beats sets her apart, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and cutting-edge
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The Mistress Of Stories
When Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, the author of over 20 fiction books including, Palace of Illusions, The Forest of Enchantments, The Last Queen, and The Mistress of Spices, among others, was approached to write the biography of one of India’s most ic
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The Yarn Story
There’s a common image of older women in India knitting sweaters for their families as winter approaches. But if we look back, knitting has a longer history in our country. It goes back to the time of the Mughal Empire from the 16th to the 19th centu
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Transcending Boundaries
Kanika Goyal is on a roll. The Delhi-based designer showcased at London Fashion Week for the first time. The Autumn/Winter collection is more of a deeper extension into themes and techniques she has been experimenting with over the years, says Kanika
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Beauty News
Characterised by soft, peachy hues delicately dusted across the cheeks, the peach fuzz effect brings a fresh appearance to the face. Offering a subtle warmth, the trend is versatile—whether applied lightly for a barely-there flush or built up for a m
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Horoscope
It’s time to embrace your creativity and intuition in the workplace! A fresh approach to a project could lead to some exciting opportunities. Keep an open mind and trust your instincts. In love and friendships, remember that communication is key. Don
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OF SPUNK & SASS
Huma Qureshi is no stranger to strong female characters. Be it the tough and whip-smart Mohsina in her debut film Gangs of Wasseypur, or the inspiring, boundary-pushing Tarla Dalal in the late food writer’s biopic that released last year, Huma fits r
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Walk The Talk
All it took was a single [Horsebit platform loafer] strut, and it’s a new era at the House of Gucci. Hitting a reset on Alessandro Michele’s divine maximalism, new Creative Director Sabato De Sarno’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, Ancora [which in It
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Page Turners
This novel by DH Lawrence was originally published in 1928, and explores the emotions of a lonely woman who’s trapped in a sterile marriage. The book presents her growing love for the robust gatekeeper of her husband’s estate—portraying an extramarit
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Great Strides
My first psychotherapist tried to cure me of my interest in fashion. I was in my early twenties, and had gone to see him about my morbid fear of the dark. Every week, en route to his Fulham office, I would stop by a dress agency (appropriately named
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Sorbet Hues
IMAGE COURTESY: THE BRANDS. COMPILED BY TONGPANGNUBA LONGCHARI; LoveShackFancy; Aigner; Private Policy; Versace ■
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Into The Colossal World Of Sabyasachi
To the world, Sabyasachi Mukherjee is a celebrated couturier who’s maximalist expressions, creative innovation, and unwavering mission to put Indian fashion on the global map, collectively serves the grand scheme of the business of luxury. In his hea
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Beyond The Glass Ceiling
Conservation Architect Abha Narain Lambah’s journey in architectural conservation began three decades ago, when she graduated from the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi. As someone who has been instrumental in giving a new lease of lif
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Eternal Treasure
The March issue of Harper’s Bazaar India delves into the roles women assume as entrepreneurs, artists, businesswoman, and various other unconventional pursuits, bringing into attention the power they now enjoy. This month’s How Bazaar focuses on the
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Hola Barcelona!
We’re going somewhere where the sun is shining bright/Just close your eyes/And let’s pretend we’re dancing in the street/In Barcelona, Barcelona, Barcelona…” croons Ed Sheeran on Spotify as I land in the city known in equal parts for La Sagrada Famil
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From Ascent To Apex
Zeenat Aman and Ananya Panday have never met, but you wouldn’t think so witnessing the scene at a studio in the tony suburb of Bandra, Mumbai. The 25-year-old welcomes the 71-year-old with a warm hug and instantly breaks ice as she chats about how An
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Tiny Dancers
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‘I Am Neither A Man Nor A Woman’
Even at this age, I am the same guy,” remarks octogenarian and India’s most celebrated photographer Raghu Rai as he walks into his exhibition at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi’s Saket well before time to make sure everything is in place.
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A Jewelled Legacy
Founded in 1847, Cartier is renowned for its exceptional design, craftsmanship, customer understanding, and innovative sales techniques. The third generation of the Cartier family, brothers Louis, Jacques, and Pierre Cartier transformed Cartier from
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Contributors
On the one superpower she wishes for: “The superpower I wished I had would be to be present in more than one place and do more than one thing at one time. I feel I’ve always wanted to be versatile because self-expression does not have a medium, that
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Real To Reel
Set in feudal Japan of the 1600s, Shōgun (2024) is an original adaption of James Clavell’s bestselling novel. The FX Original series, streaming in India on Disney+ Hotstar, follows the journey of a feudal lord, ‘Yoshii Toranaga’—played by actor and p
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…carry A Rockstar Look?
Hailey Bieber’s phone case is the ultimate fashion statement for beauty enthusiasts. Crafted from soft, squishy silicon, it feels luxurious to the touch. The signature grey colour complements any style, and it includes a special spot to hold the Rhod
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A Party Like This
On an ordinary Thursday, the hum of Noida life was rudely stilled for 20-something Simranh. A sudden drop in blood pressure laid her flat on her back, making her feel like a stranger in her own new haven. The familiar sounds of the neighborhood seeme
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Fashion News
Gucci’s immersive exhibition, Gucci Cosmos, continues its global journey, arriving in Kyoto after successful showings in Shanghai and London. Set to open in October 2024 at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, the exhibition showcases iconic designs
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‘I Like To Create Worlds Within Worlds’
Dhruv Kapoor is a modern-day sage. He meditates for an hour every night, his collections are surprisingly named after supernatural symbolisms [‘Fantasms’ and ‘The Seeker’], he’s currently reading the Gita, and the colour purple [associated with the c
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‘Celebrate Your Skin Tone’
Laura Mercier has always been an artist at heart. Leaving paintbrushes for make-up brushes, Laura launched her eponymous label in 1996. She has now forayed into India. Her brand has become synonymous with high-quality products that enhance, rather th
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Unapologetically You
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