A protégé of the ingenious Phoebe Philo, Abnit Nijjar became the design director of womenswear at Jil Sander over a year ago after working at Céline (back when it had the accent) for six years. Both fashion houses, Jil Sander and Céline, were once known for their puristic visions—focusing on abstraction over extroversion; classic over… Continue reading Meet Abnit Nijjar, the philophile now guiding womenswear at Jil Sander
Even if you don’t notice good typefaces, they are everywhere. And, Sarang Kulkarni has made it his mission to develop fonts across all Indian languages (many of which are multi-script) with his Mumbai-based design studio, Ek Type. In an interview, Sarang reveals how his company launched its first font, how the paradigm of Indian typography… Continue reading Sarang Kulkarni is leading the renaissance of Indian typography with Ek Type
Visuals and design speak to us before words do. With increasing usage of digital platforms, graphic design has become a force to reckon with for building brand identities. But, how does one say that which has been said before in a way that makes it stand out against the rest? Ishan Khosla, a former computer… Continue reading Ishan Khosla merges graphic design with Indian crafts to make unusual fonts
If you’ve been looking for personalised ANYTHING, The Studio Project (TSP) needs to be on your speed dial. From revamping your LVs and Fendis with a dash of pop art to customising trunks for celebrity clients (seriously!), TSP has made a mark with its impeccable service, attention to detail, and a final product that looks… Continue reading Customise the statement bag of your dreams with The Studio Project
Lighting design company Klove creates masterpieces that are dramatic and whimsical; co-founders, Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth open up about the studio’s design philosophy, its most striking pieces and the future of Klove. Gautam Seth and Prateek Jain All clothing and accessories, Seth and Jain’s own. ELLE: What is Klove’s design philosophy? Prateek Jain: We… Continue reading A bright idea: Meet the luminaries behind Klove Studio
When we are bombarded with advertisements and images on an hourly basis; when we search fruitlessly for that one perfect thing for our home or as a gift for a loved one; how can we make sense of the overwhelming choice we have as consumers today? Where can we find a meaningful way to discover… Continue reading Reinvent the mundane online shopping experience with this platform for Indian design
An illustrator, visual artist and graphic designer, Sajid Wajid Shaikh’s experiments with art and design are as unique as it gets. Whether he’s using embroidery as a medium, making sculptures or creating portraits out of scrap material, his novel approach towards art is building a culture that’s exclusive to creativity and emotions. “What excites me… Continue reading Meet the graffiti artist who tricked out ELLE’s 250th issue cover
“I don’t feel like a stranger here, I was made in India.” For architect and interior designer India Mahdavi, the land of her conception is yet another well of inspiration. The Persian-Egyptian-Scot has designed spaces true to their provenance everywhere from Mexico to Hong Kong. But this instinct for what makes a place homey is… Continue reading India Mahdavi’s colourscapes
Architect and interior designer Ashiesh Shah picks his favourites from India Design ID, the recently-concluded design symposium. 1. “Intricately crafted handmade fabrics from India, juxtaposed with ethereal lights from Italy. Sunil Sethi’s exquisitely curated booth is minimal yet full of hidden details.” 2. “Nomad continues to play with fresh, bold prints and quirky patterns… Continue reading 5 highlights from India Design ID
The hottest names in design were celebrated as ELLE Decor India announced the winners of EDIDA 2015, in association with Sunil Sethi Design Alliance at Blue Frog, Mumbai. Apart from announcing India’s best product designers of the year, ELLE Decor India also celebrated their 15th anniversary among renowned architects and designers. Flip through the gallery to… Continue reading Recap: EDIDA 2015
The ELLE DECOR International Design Awards have recognised the hottest talent in product design since 2002. So if you’re sitting on a genius piece of work, send it in already! Here are the categories: FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES Bedroom: Beds and bed sets, bed linen, wardrobes and cushionsFurniture: Chairs, sofas, cabinets, desks, wall units, dining and centre… Continue reading EDIDA announces call for entries!
Amsterdam-based artists and filmmakers Lernert and Sander created a work of art by slicing and dicing 98 unprocessed foods—meat, fruit, vegetables—into perfect cubes, each measuring 2.5 cm x 2.5 com x 2.5 cm. This dizzyingly precise composition was photographed for a Dutch newspaper called de Volkskrant, where it appeared in a centerfold. It’s sexy enough… Continue reading Food geometry
