For a brief moment in Jamie Redford’s luminous new documentary on Amy Tan – author of classic, gate-opener novels like The Joy Luck Club – the writer is seen dancing on stage, her performance is part dominatrix, part Annie Lennox from the MTV years, and she is vibrating with a coltish vitality. The performance – as… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: Celebrating An Iconic Writer (And A Friendship Across Oceans)
India’s seasoned couturier Tarun Tahiliani opened the second edition of the FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week collaboration. After 2 years of fashion films and virtual presentations, the designer came packed with multiple opulent lines under a larger collection titled ‘The Reunion’. In an exclusive conversation with ELLE, he talks about his latest line, the shift… Continue reading Tarun Tahiliani On Opening FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week With His Latest Line ‘The Reunion’
Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2021 presentations have officially kicked off! Day 1 opened up with its signature quirk factor – young and experimental designers showcased their craft with no restraints, and it made for fun and exciting styling briefs. The Lakmé Salon X Chola by Sohaya Mishra show was filled with fab beauty deets –… Continue reading 5 Fun Beauty Deets From The Lakmé Salon X Chola by Sohaya Mishra LFW 2021 Show
Arpita Mehta unveiled her bridal line at FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week 2021 through a stunning dream-like virtual show. Staying true to her signature style of blending tradition with modern sensibilities, Mehta’s collection is an artistic take on reimagined weddings. From ethereal soft printed lehengas in organza to glamourous hand-embellished and embroidered creations, the ensembles… Continue reading In Conversation With Arpita Mehta About Her New Bridal Line And More
So, you’ve finally(!!!) managed to get your BFFs to unanimously agree on a time and place to meet up. You get to the restaurant looking fabulous (as always) – your friends are on time brimming with excitement and the DJ is playing all your jams. Everything’s great….until you hear the buzzing notifications and now everyone… Continue reading Are You Guilty Of Phubbing? Stop, It’s Hurting Your Relationships
Day one of FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week’s second phygital edition commenced with two outstanding debut collections by the winners of the 32nd batch of INIFD GenNext designers – Deepit Chugh and Twinkle Hanspal. As one of the most popular and credible platforms for upcoming fashion talent, GenNext always goes the extra mile to promote… Continue reading GenNext Kicks Off Day One Of FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week
Wearing make-up is undoubtedly the most exciting part of our day and we can’t deny that we love playing dress up. But, make it a rule to take off all your make-up at the end of the day. It’s non-negotiable. Why? It’s simple, you don’t want uninvited guests like clogged pores, acne, infections and rough… Continue reading 10 Make-Up Removers On Our Radar Right Now
Selena Gomez has made a long-awaited return to television. The actor – who started her TV career as a 10-year-old in Barney and Friends and then fronting the Disney Channel teen show Wizards of Waverly Place before making her foray into music and film – is gracing our (smaller) screens once more, playing Mabel in Disney Plus’ show Only Murders In The Building. The… Continue reading Every Selena Gomez Look In ‘Only Murders In The Building’
Historical archives, that usually feature textual and visual documentation in black and white, bring forth layered narratives from the past. One such instance is the colonial portraiture of Indian indentureship by the British Empire in the 1800s, which saw the dispersal of millions of Indians across the world to work in sugar cane mills under… Continue reading Renluka Maharaj Steps Into The Shoes Of Her Ancestors To Create Her Vibrant Art
After making waves at Paris Fashion Week last season, Vaishali S is all set to present her latest bridal collection ‘Shakuntala’. Known for repping indigenous weaves in an inventive way – Vaishali has played a pivotal role in narrating our culturally rich heritage through the power of fabric. Her current line taps into the vast… Continue reading #ELLEExclusive: In Conversation With Vaishali S About Her New Bridal Collection ‘Shakuntala’
In a world where every month you get to see a new phone, with better tech and competitive prices, what is the one thing that can truly get you excited—a foldable phone! Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G got the memo and gave us the world’s first water-resistant foldable phone (IPX84). Remember the good ‘ol days… Continue reading #ELLETech: I Used The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G For A Week And Here’s What I Felt
Let’s collectively admit that the best part of working from home was living in your sweats. After a year and a half of questionable clothing, it’s time to rejoin the real world. If the idea of morning tussles with your jeans gives you shudders – transitional wardrobe is the key for you. The idea is… Continue reading 10 ELLE Suggested Transitional Outfit Ideas For Back To Work Wardrobe
Yes, AC is important, especially when you live in a tropical country like ours. Nothing like walking into a centrally conditioned office/ mall/ restaurant after a daunting commute. And while AC is comforting and pleasing, and keeps make-up in place, it’s doing terrible things to your skin like making it dry, dull, lifeless, dehydrated, and… Continue reading Is Your Office AC Ruining Your Skin? Here’s Our Hot Take
We’ve gorged on Mag St. Bread Co.’s melt-in-your-mouth cruffins and fluffy buttery croissants at The Table’s bake sales for five years straight. So it’s about time these baked treats got their own outpost! Like us, if you wished for this too, thank your stars and Gauri Devidayal who finally launched the Mag St. Cafe. With… Continue reading Say Hello To Mag St. Cafe, The New Culinary Spot Creating All The Buzz In Town
Welcome to Planet Robert Wun—a bold new world where feminism, escapism, and futurism collide to form an exciting, never-seen-before blueprint for fashion. Novelty is the oxygen that fuels this Hong Kong-born, London- based designer’s creations, while his winged imagination is their lifeblood. His mind rebels against recreating or repackaging what’s been done before. “I like to imagine how things would look in my world,”… Continue reading London-Based Designer Robert Wun Shares His Vision For Futuristic Feminist Fashion
Dakota Johnson turns 32 today and it’s only fair that we spend the whole day celebrating her refined taste in fashion. The actor has quite evidently proven that she can pull off both – a casual pair of jeans and t-shirt, as well as a risque red-carpet gown, with equal finesse. The Hollywood star’s phenomenal… Continue reading 7 Times Dakota Johnson Impressed Us With Her Red Carpet Looks
The pandemic was brutal on your hair in more ways than one. The struggles of working from home combined with at-home DIY treatments have left many walking out of quarantine with stressed and damaged lengths. Now that salons have been open for a while, clients are rushing to see their favourite hair techs, trying to… Continue reading 5 Trendy Hair Treatments To Indulge In RN, According To Experts
For some life is flowing in a rhythm that cannot and must not be tampered with. For some, this week will need them to tap into this rhythm and dance to life’s tunes. And then there are some who will have many reasons to celebrate. Irrespective of what is happening, how you feel will depend… Continue reading Love, Career & Family: Here’s Your Zodiac Reading For The Week
We’re not going to lie, the post-breakup healing journey is quite the rollercoaster. After all, mending a broken heart isn’t an easy job. Take your time and be kind to yourself. Here are some things you can do to ease the pain: Wallow Allow yourself to feel your feelings. It’s okay if all you want… Continue reading ELLE India’s Ultimate Breakup Survival Guide
Aishwarya Sridhar spotted her first tiger at the age of 10 at Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh. This sparked in her, a love for wildlife and started her off on a journey of exploring nature through the medium of photography and film. In 2020, 24-year-old Aishwarya became the first Indian woman to receive the 56th… Continue reading #ELLEFirstLook: In Conversation With Wildlife Photographer Aishwarya Sridhar
Historically, more emphasis was placed on an individual’s physical well-being as compared to their mental health. However, thanks to experts and advocates of the mental health space, asking for emotional support is no longer shunned or shamed. Nursing both mind and body in tandem has been proven to be highly beneficial, especially in the last… Continue reading 6 Simple Techniques To Improve Your Mental Well-being
