Ace designer Rina Singh on five books that impacted her work and life

Soft, fluid and moving, the creations of Rina Singh are guided by ideals of comfort and sustainability. Her ethos of simple living is often mirrored in her independent brand Ekà. While it makes use of handwoven natural fibres, the label is a reflection of her upbringing in a family of agriculturalists. “I understood the world where… Continue reading Ace designer Rina Singh on five books that impacted her work and life

Serial binge-watcher Arpita Mehta’s top 5 movie recommendations

Ask a bride her dream choices for her trousseau and designer Arpita Mehta’s name is likely to be right on top. The feminine silhouettes and signature style hand-embroidered mirror work detailing that mark Arpita’s festive and bridal wear collections make her a millennial favourite. We asked the ace designer for movies that her close to… Continue reading Serial binge-watcher Arpita Mehta’s top 5 movie recommendations

Payal Khandwala’s binge-watch list is all the visual inspiration you’ll need

With dramatic, yet minimal silhouettes, fashion designer Payal Khandwala considers the human body a simple shift in canvas, and orchestrates clothing that is rich and varied in colours and textures. Her designs are imbued with a timeless, aesthetic quality, and it is safe to say that she is a force to be reckoned with in the… Continue reading Payal Khandwala’s binge-watch list is all the visual inspiration you’ll need

From childhood favourites to new discoveries, here are 5 TV shows Mithila Palkar recommends

Mithila Palkar is in awe of TV shows that led and/written by women. “Killing Eve, Sex Education, Big Little Lies,” she rattles off. “How often do you see a female assassin or spy running the show?” As an actor in 2020, it empowers and inspires her to create on her own. “If no-one is making… Continue reading From childhood favourites to new discoveries, here are 5 TV shows Mithila Palkar recommends

Beauty heiress and entrepreneur Aerin Lauder on the women who inspire her

Aerin Lauder, the granddaughter of iconic beauty mogul and aesthetician Estée Lauder, has a fair share of achievements under her belt. These include launching her eponymous beauty and lifestyle brand in 2012, as well as serving as the beauty and style director for Estée Lauder Companies for over 2 decades, Aerin sure has her hands… Continue reading Beauty heiress and entrepreneur Aerin Lauder on the women who inspire her

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