Deeply layered, corded and vibrant, the Fall Winter 2024 Haute Couture collection by Indian designer Vaishali Shadangule (Vaishali S), is delightfully enchanting.
Indian fine jewelry is making a global buzz. From dazzling diamond and emerald red carpet necklaces, surrealist collections, unique mythical pieces to contemporary lines, there is something for everyone. Here are some jewellery trends that will rule the circuit for coming years.
Christian D. Link, master curator of Out of this World Department at Koller Auction, has a love for the eclectic. Gold nuggets, a rare Apollo moonwalk photo, Thor’s Hammer – all feature in the story of this film student, magician, and collector.
Reflecting a post-pandemic lifestyle renaissance, prestigious brands are exploring themes, motifs and fabric from past and future while establishing a new equilibrium between innovations, heritage and sustainability.
In a tribute to the legendary persona that Andre Leon Talley was, Christie’s unveils iconic pieces from legendary Vogue Editor’s private collection of haute couture, haute joallerie, limited edition bags and art pieces
The renowned auction house Christie’s partnered with luxury conglomerate Kering to present 20th century sculptures from the personal collection of Marie Lalanne, alongside curated pieces from Pinault Collection by a 21st century Belgian artist, Edith Dekyndt, at the 400-year-old Laennec Hospital in Paris, which is now the headquarter of Kering Group. Intrigued yet?
A star-studded saga, Bvlgari’s new film documents its entire process, where gemstones travel from Colombia to India, finally landing in the studio of Roman artisans. A film dedicated to craftsmanship, it’s an informative treat.
Queen Elizabeth II had an extraordinary story: a young woman who ascended the throne of United Kingdom, that she never wanted, travelled the world over several decades, steered the monarchy in both turbulent and calm times, and supported the British Parliament with a generous smile and glamour. She is, truly, unforgettable.
From Indian haute joallerie to scents that accommodate the tropical nature of the subcontinent to indigenous properties that promise an Indian paradise, India’s luxury universe is seeing a rise of players that are ready to change the rules of the game, with grace and pride
Blending the past, present and future is no simple feat. A conversation with Sofia Bertolli Balestra, Head of Research, Design & Brand Identity at Balestra Roma, and the granddaughter of iconic couturier Renato Balestra, gives insight on the new identity, sustainable initiatives, and intergenerational vision for Balestra
A man full of contradicting surprises, we converse with Ben Gorham, founder of Byredo, about his inspiration, challenges, nostalgic childhood memories and creation of Mumbai Noise
Constantly pushing boundaries in the universe of Haute Joaillerie, Fawaz Gruosi presents an exclusive collection in Paris which is a memento of passion, perseverance and patience. We speak to the nonconformist designer to capture his vision, craftsmanship, innovation and leadership
Basking in the recent glow of awe and appreciation that House of Chanakya received for its handicraft in Dior’s Haute Couture 2022 scenography and collection, Karishma Swali talks about cultural sustainability, future of Indian fashion and her daughter Avantika’s influence in building MoonRay – a new mindful label – as we dissect its inspiration
In 2020, when countries went under lockdown across the globe, the luxury industry was forced to adopt new ways of connecting with the consumers, and hence we saw an upsurge in innovation, circular business model and agile digital integration. An insightful digital conference shed more light
It takes a real genius to craft exceptional pieces, and we are in conversation with one such successful millennial – Marco Tedeschi – who shares his journey of reinventing the rules in Swiss watchmaking. A journey that began with curiosity, followed by passion, innovation and, vision, Mr. Tedeschi’s Kross Studio redefines the dimensions of a luxury watch
A creator with an eye for the extraordinary, film director Aatish Basanta has unlocked the technique to portray all the five senses through his lens. Viewing his recent campaign for Maison Krug, we converse with this maverick
Like with every aspect of our life, travel is being redefined as well. We summarise a recent Euromonitor report which breaks down Sustainable Travel into multiple planks and gives some inspiring examples of countries that are doing it right
Seven unique, forward-thinking Indian illustrators and artists collaborate with The ReFashion Hub to create awareness regarding water consumption in fashion, and to ask some pertinent questions in the garb of colorful comic artworks
The man who brought colors back in fashion, Sir Paul Smith has embraced the past 50 years with his characteristic wit, humor and a non-conformist sense of style which is still unique.
