While the concept of gender inclusivity has seeped into clothing and beauty brands, it is also making its way into the world of accessories, especially jewellery. A separate line of jewellery exists just for women and just for men, but why not have something that can be used across all genders? A new generation of designers is… Continue reading 3 Genderfluid Jewellery Labels Talk To ELLE About Inclusivity
Who can dispute that dupattas may perhaps be the most versatile of Indian clothing that can completely make or break a look? The world has found, developed and modified new and evolved ways of wearing it, pairing it with clothing from across the globe. The wide canvas of colours they span, the flexibility they carry… Continue reading Unleash Your Creativity With Fabindia’s #FabDupattaChallenge
Day two of the FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week saw Pankaj and Nidhi showcase their collection, Kaleido. Inspired by the process of evolution, the clothes reflected the same element in the colors, the fabric and the patterns. In an exclusive chat with ELLE, the duo shared the mood-board behind the collection and spoke about how the last year… Continue reading #ELLEExclusive: Pankaj & Nidhi Share The Mood-Board For Their FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week
Watch the stunning Sara Ali Khan behind the scenes on the sets of our February 2021 digital cover shoot. Content Director & Editor: Kamna Malik; Photographer: Taras Taraporvala; Stylist: Shaeroy Chinoy; Art Direction & Cover Design: Pinky Akola, Hair & Make-up: Florian Hurel; Production: P Productions; Marketing Head: Ekta Ashar; Assisted By: Rupangi Grover, Jainee Bheda (styling),… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With Sara Ali Khan On The Set Of Our February 2021 Digital Cover Shoot
Setting the tone for the new season of intimate weddings, designer Payal Singhal, in collaboration with Indya, has launched a summer festive capsule collection. We caught up with the designer to get an insight into what the new collection is all about. Keeping new-age bridal dressing as her muse, the collection has over 60 separates… Continue reading #ELLEExclusive: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Payal Singhal X Indya Collab
WFH culture can be chaotic – hello, meetings in PJs and chasing deadline well after midnight – but changing details about yourself in the morning mirror is essential. Yes, essential! A good hairdo won’t just motivate you to hop on that Zoom video call to show off your sleek bun it will also boost your… Continue reading WFH Hairstyles That Need To Be On Your Morning To-Do List
Fair, tall and thin—three words and you know exactly what I’m talking about. These are not just words; these 4-letter words are a holy grail of sorts, so deep-rooted in our society, especially when it comes to girls! Growing up as a girl in an Indian household can be difficult (I mean really difficult). There… Continue reading Fat Shaming Can Begin Right At Home Which Is Why It’s Important To Do This…
Known as liquid gold, Moroccan Argan Oil is considered to be one of the most potent moisturizers. We already know of its multiple benefits for hair, but it also does wonders for the skin. Research suggests that the fatty acids in Argan Oil protect and hydrate skin. Along with its high Antioxidant and Vitamin E… Continue reading Prepare For An Indulgent Treat With St.Botanica Moroccan Argan Oil Range
While we all love taking the time to follow an extensive beauty routine, the truth is that sometimes it just isn’t sustainable. Apart from the obvious time constraint, going overboard with skincare products can trigger skin irritations. To build an effective skincare routine, start by decluttering your shelf and getting the basics right—cleaning, toning and… Continue reading UnlocMixify, An Indie Brand Is All Set To Streamline Your Skincare Routine
It’s true. A girl can never have enough handbags (even shoes and clothes for that matter). Speaking of handbags, a woman’s purse is often a deep mystery for what it contains, held together with her sartorial sense. And if you’re quite a handbag hoarder making your pick from local boutiques to high end luxury labels,… Continue reading Louis Vuitton’s newest handbag is just what your closet needs right now
Even though the past mood in fashion has been full of maximalist silhouettes, this year is going to be ruled by minimalism. The runways, this season, were replete with looks that were going back to classics. This was ushered in with head-to-toe whites; sharply-cut blazers, turtlenecks; and beige layered on top of beige. Sneakers have… Continue reading Clean and timeless, this season is all about pared-down minimalism
When a Berlin-based graphic designer met a Mumbaikar studying industrial design in IIT, Mumbai joined creative forces, a one-of-a-kind typography practice was born. Mota Italic, founded in 2014, is the brainchild of graphic designers Rob Keller and Kimya Gandhi. While Keller, a graduate from University of Reading in UK, was new to India and its… Continue reading Kimya Gandhi and Rob Keller merge contemporary fonts with traditional Indian scripts at Mota Italic
Disha Patani, who is known for her ultra-fit bod and action packed sequences in films has been serving us one glam look after another as the actor dives deep into promotions for her new movie—Malang. With Disha effortlessly pulling off thigh high slit gowns for interviews and IvyPark performance wear at brunches, we’re left wondering,… Continue reading 5 Disha Patani looks that are too good for Malang promotions
She has punched her way through patriarchy, fought her critics and has come out stronger than ever before. Olympic medallist and mother of three, Mary Kom, is not one to rest on her laurels, which makes her truly invincible There is something about Mary…she is badass, inspirational and unstoppable. It’s the reason I immediately wanted… Continue reading What makes our January cover star Mary Kom so badass, according to Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Love Gucci? Love denim? Great. You’re in for a treat. While Alessandro Michele has always favoured the use of denim in his collections, the Creative Director of the Italian luxury house reimagined the emblematic GG monogram in a special denim jacquard for Gucci Epilogue called GG Denim. But what makes this fabric so unique? The start-to-finish process… Continue reading Alessandro Michele Reinvented Denim Jacquard For The Gucci Epilogue Collection
Actors and shooting stars Rajkummar Rao and Aditi Rao Hydari have little in common — except for talent, focus, a deep love of their craft and a name that is beginning to wield power, writes Mayank Shekhar “It’s so beautiful, na,” Aditi Rao Hydari sighs, high up in the air, on a stuck Ferris wheel.… Continue reading Rajkummar Rao and Aditi Rao Hydari are too cute to handle in our July 2018 issue
Boobs are funny old things, aren’t they? Both functional and perceived as sexually attractive, they’re incredibly varied between women. But we’ve come to learn that it’s not just as simple as either having big boobs or small ones. Lingerie company ThirdLove has made it their business to study the art of boobs, and has identified that there are nine different… Continue reading There are 9 different types of boobs, apparently
Tom Marchant is the co-founder of luxury travel company and trip planner, Black Tomato, which delivers luxe experiences around the world via inspiring itineraries and access to the globe’s up-and-coming, remote destinations. Marchant’s finger on the pulse of travel trends and the world’s best in hotels, restaurants, destinations, and honeymoons is unique and incomparable–and he’s… Continue reading The world’s most extravagant experiences–and why they’re worth it
Jay Z revealed that his mother Gloria Carter is gay in his new album 4:44, rapping “Mama had four kids, but she’s a lesbian / Had to pretend so long that she’s a thespian / Had to hide in the closet, so she medicate / Society shame and the pain was too much to take.”… Continue reading Jay Z’s mum tells the emotional story of how she came out to him
“My novels are my way of saying to the cruel, unjust people in the world, ‘You think you got away with it?!’” A Nadeem Aslam novel can be many things. You could read it for the poetry or the hypnotic imagery; the immediacy of its events or the relevance of its anxieties; its rich historicity… Continue reading Nadeem Aslam’s New Novel Delves Deep Into Pakistan’s Current Cultural Turmoil
It’s been a while since Chitrangada Singh’s face has crossed our screens, but the global launch of lace apparel brand Intrika remedied that. Dressed in a regal red and black number with a lacy trail, Singh looked every inch the showstopper that she was. We caught up with the actor before her walk for a… Continue reading Chitrangada Singh plays rapid fire with ELLE
