If there’s a place that speaks to past glory and contemporary glamour, it’s Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, where spotting a famous face or two is not news. Located near the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement, it’s a hop away from the Arde Triomphe and the elegant Parc Monceau. STAY The hotel’s classic 1920s art… Continue reading A luxury hotspot, Le Royal Monceau has everything you need at the heart of Paris
The iconic spire at the top of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was destroyed after the structure caught fire on Monday, prompting public displays of mourning on the streets and all over the world on social media. Crowds spilled over the streets of Paris around the Cathedral the first evening after the fire, praying and… Continue reading LVMH and Kering Group pledge millions to restore the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral
The Comme des Garçons show was one for the brand’s history books, and not just because the fantastic dresses on show were some of the most memorable to appear on a Paris catwalk in recent years. No, today was momentous because it was the first time creative director Rei Kawakubo hired dark-skinned women to model… Continue reading Comme Des Garçons finally cast dark-skinned models in its AW18 show at Paris Fashion Week
Mitali Sagar and Summiyya Patni, co-founders of the House of MISU, are lovers of fashion and art. Which is why Paris, the city of lights, tops their list of favourite cities. The duo gives us a low-down on their Parisian adventures where they chronicle their entire journey, right from the luxurious hotel they stayed at… Continue reading Mitali Sagar and Summiyya Patni of House of MISU go on a Paris sojourn
Struggling on where to escape to on your next trip? Look no further than the (quite far away) stars. Here, is where you should book your next holiday too, based entirely off your star sign. Water Signs: Water signs can be intuitive, sensitive, intense, emotional and nurturing. Family vacations or getaways with close friends are… Continue reading Where you should take your next holiday, based entirely off your star sign
Whether it’s devouring your freshly-made pain au chocolate at a local café, macaron hopping down Champs Élysées, or wining and dining your way through Paris’s many michelin star restaurants, the city of love knows that the way to your heart is through the perfect Parisian platter. India’s favourite pastry chef Pooja Dhingra agrees whole-heartedly — the founder… Continue reading Celebrity chef Pooja Dhingra’s Parisian love affair
From Paris to Milan, each global fashion capital is as effervescent in its style as it is in its culture, with a certain distinction setting them apart — whether it is London’s predilection for tailored looks or New York’s effortlessly chic vibe, each city has its own aesthetic sense over the years that have been shaped by social, economic… Continue reading Which fashion capital best summarises your personal style?
Whether it’s his daring pantsuits or slick red carpet gowns, designer Nikhil Thampi’s special skill is making his women look sharp yet sexy every single time. The versatile designer rose to fame after he showcased his collection at the prestigious Lakme Fashion Week in 2011 and hasn’t looked back ever since. Bollywood diva Esha Gupta… Continue reading The fashion documentary that inspires Nikhil Thampi
Anyone with an interest in fashion will have noticed their social media feeds full of tributes to the late designer, Azzedine Alaïa, who died in Paris today, aged 77. The fact is Alaïa – the son of Tunisian wheat-farmers – was a ground-breaking visionary. Here, we pay tribute to a true artist, explaining his extraordinary… Continue reading 6 ways Azzedine Alaïa changed the fashion landscape as we know it
It is undeniable that before Manish Arora hit Paris 10 years ago, there was nothing about Indian fashion that an international audience could really relate to. Before 2007, we had no global design identity compared to the signature aesthetics of designers from London, Paris, Milan, New York and Tokyo. But when Arora debuted in the… Continue reading French connection
Are you ready to pack your bags and hit the road? And the planes? And the boats? Well then here’s a dream trip for you. Flight deal site, Airfare Spot, has mapped out a vacation that’ll cover 24,597 miles between November 14 and December 1, with six stops along the way. According to Thrillist, here’s what… Continue reading Here’s how you can travel around the world in 18 days for less than Rs 90,000
It’s fashion month, which means Kim Kardashian has gone blonde again. (She first revealed a platinum lob during Paris Fashion Week in 2015, and then again in February of 2017.) Instagram: @KimKardashian At New York Fashion Week, Kardashian made a stop at Nexxus New York hair salon where her newly platinum hair — courtesy of celeb colourist Chris Appleton… Continue reading Kim Kardashian’s bleached blonde hair is just as fragile as yours
Behind the French capital’s poised, dignified exterior, beats a heart with a high threshold for living it up. Paris is still one of the world capitals of food and culture, but it’s now morphing into a city that’s keen on attracting another kind of traveller: the party-goer. Take a look at the crop of bars… Continue reading Your ultimate guide to living it up in Paris
There are so many amazing places around the globe to see, we couldn’t possibly include them all in just one list. But, these breathtaking destinations are definitely worth bumping to the top of your travel bucket list–whether you’re looking to relax on a beach, get off the grid or explore a city. Apart from the… Continue reading The 30 most beautiful places in the world
If it weren’t for that meddling Maria Grazia Chiuri (the artistic director of Christian Dior), the fedora, with its storied history, had the potential to be lain to rest alongside acid wash jeans and popcorn shirts. But with her AW17 Dior Couture show in Paris, the designer resurrected the never-say-die accessory. Dare we say, the… Continue reading Dior is bringing back this taboo fashion accessory
Peachoo Singh, who returned to New Delhi by way of Paris a few years ago, doesn’t do fashion week. She has no PR team, and until recently, she only made clothes in three broad colour schemes: black, white, and a brown that shifted delicately from sand to champagne. You’ll know a Peachoo piece when you see one: those neutral bases are a backdrop for highly detailed floral beadwork… Continue reading How to recognize a Peachoo Singh when you see one
This February, Indian designer Payal Khandwala visited Paris to attend Premiére Vision (the global business hub for fashion professionals on the look out for cutting edge fabrics). The exhibition hosts a mélange of yarns, fabrics, leather and accessories. This year the chosen themes for SS ’17 were knitwear solutions, Maison d’Exceptions (a space reserved for ultimate… Continue reading Here’s what designer Payal Khandwala got up to at Premiere Vision
If you are planning a trip to Paris – and you should because the city just keeps getting better – Faust is the place you have to experience. You will find the restaurant hidden under the bridge Alexandre III, few metres from the Grand Palais and Champs Elysées. The location used to be an artist… Continue reading Hot address: Faust
