Label Raw Mango is known for its poetic amalgamation of India’s culture and rich handicrafts industry. For its latest collection, designer Sanjay Garg chartered into new territory by taking influence from the 18th-century European textile history. The silhouettes are an interesting hybrid between traditional and contemporary – the colours are soft and vintage with a… Continue reading Sanjay Garg On Raw Mango’s Latest Drop ‘Romantics’
If you’ve ever looked closely at your hairline, you will find that it has a lot of stories to tell. From thinning to receding hairline, patterns can often point to hair issues that you may be overlooking. And even if you do look closely, it can be deceiving – take baby hair, for instance –… Continue reading How To Differentiate Between Baby Hair And Breakage
Expect disharmony within the family and close relationships. Your pursuit of your “perfect” reality will only create more angst and frustration. Retreat to sit with yourself; to look within and understand the true source of your inner conflicts. The Universe is, however, giving us a ‘make a wish’ window to compensate for the drama we… Continue reading Love, Career & Family: Here’s Your Zodiac Reading For The Week
This Diwali, make up for the last year’s mellow celebrations and spoil your loved ones silly. After a whole season of missed festivities – the excitement for playing dress-up and exchanging gifts is almost palpable. To make your gifting process easier, we’ve curated an extensive guide of more than 100 gifts across genres for you… Continue reading ELLE Diwali Gifting Guide: More Than 100 Options Under Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle
When she chanced upon SS Rajamouli at the airport one day, Alia Bhatt struck a conversation with him about how she’d love to work with him. A few months later, she had the Baahubali director giving her a call—he felt she had the right combination of strength and vulnerability to play Sita in his forthcoming… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: A Life in Colour
“Beauty needs to be selfish,” Aanam Chasmawala believes, and consistently advocates the philosophy through her blog, What When Wear. It’s only fitting then, that as she enters her 10th year of content creation, Aanam launches Wearified. An ambitious project, Wearified is Aanam’s offering of beauty products that embrace Indian skin tones. Given her love for… Continue reading In Conversation With Aanam C, On The Launch Of Her Beauty Label Wearified
While most of the fashion trends focus on looking good, dopamine dressing is all about feeling good. After 2020, the world can use a sartorial direction that is based on our happy hormones. For some, this may mean wearing a tethered t-shirt with death punk lyrics – for others, it can translate to florals all year long.… Continue reading What Is Dopamine Dressing And Why Is It A Happy Trend
This is a week of second chances and old chapters being rewritten with a new perspective. Answers to ‘why did this happen or why is this happening to me?’ will become clear. The only thing that is asked of you this week is to focus on the here and now. Avoid stubbornly holding on to… Continue reading Love, Career & Family: Here’s Your Zodiac Reading For The Week
The week holds many opportunities for most signs. However, there are a couple who are being asked to put a hard stop to all the manic activity and choose to rest. Live intentionally and you will see the energies align in your favour this week. Capricorn: December 22 – January 20 Observe all that is… Continue reading Love, Career & Family: Here’s Your Zodiac Reading For The Week
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 part… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: Celebrating An Iconic Writer (And A Friendship Across Oceans)
A Manish Malhotra bride is rarely demure. She is always bold, but elegant and dripping in luxury, all things that feature in the designer’s latest collection. Aptly named Nooraniyat, the edit is dripping with the radiance of opulent lehengas reminiscent of classic bridal beauty. The designer chose his namesake beauty collab with MyGlamm to create… Continue reading Beauty Talk: Manish Malhotra On How He Created Statement Glamm For ‘Nooraniyat’
Planning to upgrade your closet, beauty vanity or home interiors with new additions? You’ve come to the right place! From festive essentials to colourful watches and ice-cream inspired kicks, take your pick from 10 exciting new launches on our radar this month. 1. Ralph Lauren Fall 2021 Vintage inspirations meet modern style in the American luxury label’s… Continue reading ELLE’s Edit Of The 10 New Launches To Look Forward To This Month
Being in the midst of festive season, we’re sure you’re in the process of finalising your traditional looks. And if you’re already sorted with your OOTD/OOTN, then it’s time to pay attention to your accessories too, starting with jewellery. A statement neckpiece, pearl earrings, or an enamel bangle have the power to elevate your look,… Continue reading ELLE’s Festive Jewellery Picks For The Season
We talk to three women who have embarked on unique journeys of fulfilling careers and in the process become role models to many. They’ve fought criminals in the court, essayed unorthodox roles in films, and acted as a catalyst to mental health conversations. Lawyer Karuna Nundy is a force of nature. As a leading voice… Continue reading #ELLEDigitalCover: Karuna Nundy, Shweta Tripathi And Dolly Singh Are Living Their Best Lives And We’re Here For It
In a world as dynamic as fashion, sentimental stories have found their spot in every nook and cranny. From bags holding a woman’s entire world to heirloom jewellery embedded with meaning, fashion beholds a lot more than just objects. Testimony to this fact is iconic designers and their creations. In an era that was fairly… Continue reading 5 Iconic Luxury Fashion Bags And The Legendary Women Who Inspired Them
How many times, over the past year, have we spoken of job loss or job insecurity? This has become dinner table conversation at almost every home. I would like to ask you, how many times during these conversations, have you spoken of sex work? If your answer is in the negative, is it because it… Continue reading When We Talk About Pandemic Induced Job Loss, Why Do We Leave Out Sex Work?
What is it about Frida Kahlo?! More than six decades after her death, the radical Mexican painter still serves as an inspiration for many. From Alessandro Michele’s maximalist Gucci aesthetic to Theresa May’s bracelet with the artist’s face on it, Frida Kahlo is a name that pops up time and again in fashion, politics, culture… Continue reading How Frida Kahlo Broke Stereotypes And Shaped Feminism
Often viewed as a reflection of one’s thoughts and emotions, art has transcended into a secondary language today. From igniting political revolutions to expressing opinions more vividly, its capability to evoke feelings is unparalleled. And when it comes to using it as a form of expression, to state it simply, it creates magic. If you’re on the… Continue reading 6 Queer Illustrators Who Are Striking Conversation With Art
Food outside of the kitchen has always been an exciting medium to dabble with. A recurring source of inspiration for many artists over the years, even today, some creators turn to food as their muse for their own style and vision. We came across six creative people who make unusual artwork, designs, products and sculptures… Continue reading 6 Creative Instagrammers Who Make Art Inspired By Food
You’ve probably come across cutlery and crockery made from clay. But did you know young and upcoming designers are using this material to make jewellery? And no, it isn’t the typically traditional and ethnic designs. Think pastel shades mixed with refined pieces in geometric shapes and unusual textures with a summer mood board as the… Continue reading Clay Jewellery Is Trending And Here Are 8 Homegrown Labels Designing It
Healing is messy. And as we all know there isn’t a singular, set way to heal. Each person has to find their own method, in their own time. While India is still struggling to fight the second Covid wave, cities and towns have slowly opened up to return to some sort of normalcy. Things may… Continue reading Our Editor, Kamna Malik On What Inspired The ELLE June 2021 Issue
