Once upon a time, in a future where humanity had forgotten how to feel, our expressions became as muted as the world around us. The art of connection faded our faces hollow echoes of emotionless days. It was AI that first noticed this silence, this loss of the very essence of what makes us human. In its infinite intelligence, it foresaw a solution: to wear our emotions as we once wore our thoughts on our faces.
Through this innovation, beauty took on a new meaning. No longer confined to cosmetics or trends, it evolved into something deeper, something more elemental. Emotions—those raw, powerful forces we could no longer articulate—now surfaced in vibrant, tactile displays. Hues of joy, textures of sadness, shapes of anger and fear, all worn on the skin like living, breathing art. This was not just beauty; it was the soul on display. AI didn’t just predict this evolution, it curated it, forecasting the future of beauty where the human heart became the ultimate muse.
spiked jacket and quilted silver dress: Nikita Basani
Duchess satin playsuit: Nikhil Kolhe, Nails: Soezi
Handmade fresh floral cape: Fashion Department
Elizabeth dress: Khualboi Thawmte
Photographs: Sanal Kumar; Concept: Kannagi Desai (Beauty Editor); Asst. Art Director: Alekha Chugani; Fashion and Props: Zoha Castelino (Fashion Director) and Komal Shetty (Lead Stylist); Models: Manshree Rajpurohit (Inega), Sakshi Sapakle (Anima Creatives); Makeup: Aayushi Sharma; Hair: Umang Thapa (Anima Creatives); Bookings Editor: Rishith Shetty; Assisted By: Idris Nidham (Styling)
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