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NO TIME LIKE NOW
Celebrating her biggest year yet,
Kiara Advani is on her way to the top.
By Akanksha Kamath.
Photographed by Tarun Vishwa.
Styled by Fabio Immediato
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DAYTIME DISCO
Call it a reaction to the doom and
gloom of the daily headlines or
attribute it to the start of the festive
season, but we’re reaching for shiny,
pretty things. With London’s bustling
Portobello Market as backdrop,
glitter goes round-the-clock.
Photographed by Aitken Jolly.
Styled by Ria Kamat
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THERE’S NO PLACE
LIKE ROME
This summer, the fashion crowd
travelled to the Eternal City for
Fendi’s autumn/winter 2019-20 couture
show, the first without Karl Lagerfeld.
Creative director Silvia Venturini
Fendi talks to Anders Christian
Madsen about what the future
TARUN VISHWA
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jerkers, memoirs and Anaita Shroff Adajania
more—Tej Haldule picks
the most anticipated 228 Fifteen going
Indian reads for the on finery
coming year Designers Falguni and
Shane Peacock talk to
Kimi Dangor about their
VOGUE ART landmark year (that
REPORT 2019 includes dressing Queen
143 A deep dive into Bey), expanding the
the democratisation of brand’s footprint across
art through the artists, India and reinventing to
institutes, galleries, keep up with the times
programmes and people
disrupting the field 230 Red-letter day
Celebration, ceremony,
IN VOGUE seduction—red is the
213 The age of glitz colour of life.
Glitter, the stuff of “In France, like all
fairy tales and fantasy, around the world, it is a
Bianca Jagger and the royal colour denoting
glory days of Studio 54, happiness, strength,
makes a heavy-handed energy and beauty.
comeback. Vogue It is our blood,” says
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ARTIST
gets behind the return
of razzle-dazzle. By
Akanksha Kamath and
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artistic director of
ANONYMOUS Priyanka Khanna Cultural Patrimony of
Hermès. It is also the
218 The way we wore subject of a travelling
60 Contributors match. Unleash the And it’s making him The real MVPs of a exhibition, Hermès
68 Ed’s Letter beauty badass within contemplative about woman’s wardrobe Heritage – Rouges
72 Letters with eye-catching being a genre-defying are the pieces that Hermès, at The
makeup. Plus, the writer today, finds have changed hands Chanakya, New Delhi.
VOGUE LOVES season’s must-have Shahnaz Siganporia over generations. We By Dal Chodha
80 Everything we heart timepieces asked three bloggers to
this month 132 Best on shelf interpret RI Ritu Kumar’s 232 All heart
VIEW The JCB Prize Modern Heirlooms To mark its 75th
VOGUE SHOPS 125 Story hour for Literature collection in three anniversary, the Jai
99 December equals Everyone’s favourite highlights outstanding distinct bridal moods. Vakeel Foundation
celebration, and arrives storyteller Neil Gaiman Indian writing. Author By Praachi Raniwala shines a spotlight
with extravagant end- is working on what and advisory council on children with
of-year parties in tow. might be his magnum member Pheroza 222 New York Minute learning difficulties,
Stay on trend with our opus, adapting the Godrej interviews For the Louis Vuitton one wristband
guide to key looks with cult-classic comic 2019’s winner, Cruise 2020 show, at a time. By Sheree
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Lady Art brings together
11 artists from around the 292 Northern light
world to create their own In our new series,
construct of the iconic we dig out beauty
Lady Dior. In a first, two secrets from around the
artists of Indian origin, world. This month, we
Raqib Shaw and Rina visit the Nordic countries,
Banerjee, collaborate with where rituals are just
the French maison on this what you’d expect—
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Meet the designers that exercise, repeat
you—and your closets— With party invitations
are going to become and Bellinis ruling the
very familiar with in end of the year, lifestyle
the next decade. By and weight management
Nick Remsen specialist Vishakha
Shivdasani’s December
242 Vow factor diet rules will help trim
In its seventh year, the the guilt. By Sheree
Vogue Wedding Show Gomes Gupta
returned in all its glory
296 Bulletin
RSVP The Vogue guide to
254 The scoop on the your beautiful month
most happening soirées
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GOOD GIRL
BEAUTY
285 Good girl
298 The big 10!
2019’s Vogue Beauty
Awards marked a decade
GONE BAD gone bad of celebrating the best in
Actor Bhumi Pednekar the business
takes a break from her
COVER LOOK raw, reel-life characters to TRAVEL SPECIAL
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Nails: The White Door, Mumbai. your wanderlust
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London-based writer-editor Chodha’s
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Archivist. He was also a contributing
editor for Patternity: A New Way Of
Seeing, a book that explores the power of
pattern. In ‘Red-letter day’, page 230, he
writes on the exhibition Hermès Heritage
- Rouges Hermès, from the luxury maison.
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Our contributors for the December issue
E R R I KOS A N D R EO U
Andreou shot Deepika
Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s
Lake Como wedding. Always
adding a cinematic touch to his
photographs, the Mumbai-
based photographer is known
to capture the emotion of his
subject through his lens. In
‘Good girl gone bad’, page 285,
he shoots Bhumi Pednekar in
December-ready party looks.
SA R A H K H A N
An award-winning travel
writer and former editor at
Travel+Leisure, Khan’s work
can be found in The New York
Times and Wall Street Journal,
among other publications.
On page 318, she vouches
for walking everywhere on A R AVA N I A RT P ROJ EC T
vacation, while on 332, makes A collective of trans, gender-fluid and cisgender
a case for Rwanda as your individuals, Aravani Art Project’s compelling work
next safari destination. can be seen in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. On
page 143, they create an original work for our Art
Report in collaboration with St+art India Foundation.

contributors
A N I TA K H E M K A
With a portfolio that has been
exhibited in Amsterdam, Barcelona,
Paris, Helsinki and London, Khemka
began her photographic journey
more than two decades ago. In 2005,
her work was turned into a German
film, Between the Lines - India’s Third
Gender. In ‘Best on shelf’, page 132,
she shoots the winner of the JCB Prize
for Literature 2019, Madhuri Vijay.
S H A H E E N B H AT T
Bhatt recently released her memoir, I’ve
Never Been (Un)Happier, and has worked
as a scriptwriter and assistant director in the
Indian film industry. On page 320, she talks
about a transformative self-care vacation she
took in Austria as part of our Travel Special.
SUNIL SETHI
A journalist, TV presenter and
columnist, Sethi’s work has appeared
in The Economist, Indian Express and
the Boston Globe. He has also hosted
Just Books, the weekly literary show on
NDTV and scripted documentaries
for the BBC and Channel 4. In ‘New
direction’, page 204, he talks to Tarana
Sawhney about her bid to open up
the art world just a little further.
T E N Z I N L H AGYA L
Lhagyal is a Delhi-based photographer
who has worked with Gucci and Puma,
and contributed to publications like
Platform and British Vogue. In ‘The
way we wore’, page 218, he captures
three fashion bloggers in designer Ritu
Kumar’s Modern Heirlooms collection.
K I M I DA N G O R
Consulting fashion editor at Indian
Express, Dangor’s work has also appeared
in publications ranging from People to
India Today. In ‘Fifteen going on finery’,
page 228, she talks to designers Falguni
and Shane Peacock about their landmark
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editor’s letter
FRESH FACE
Kiara Advani
talks about how
2019 has been her
biggest year yet
And it is incredible to witness the pace at which we are

changing. It is said that fashion holds a mirror up to the
times we live in. In no other way is this more apparent
than when designers the world over, from small ateliers
and big conglomerates, make it their mission to tackle
responsibility and accountability—because our generation
not only demands it but deserves it too. In our InVogue
section, we look at 20 designers who represent this seismic
shift. They are focused on taking their practice to new
frontiers, and are driven by the desire for change.
Change is evident in our annual Vogue Art Report as
well, which focuses on ‘art for all’—from affordable art to
public art across programmes, patrons, institutes and the
ouevres of artists who are prioritising accessibility and
diversity. Plus, an exclusive with acclaimed artist Takashi
Murakami, who tells us how he’s broken boundaries in
contemporary art. There’s also Isha Ambani Piramal, who
shares her vision for art in India as she takes charge of the
Reliance Art Foundation.
In keeping with women who are making it to the top on
their own terms, our cover star Kiara Advani is unapolo-
getically honest in her interview, as she talks about her life
and work, from OTT platforms to big-banner films.
Finally, there is a good chance that you are reading this
issue while thinking about your next holiday. If so, I hope
you will find inspiration in our Travel Special, a key card
that opens all the right doors for those heading into 2020
As we head into the next decade, instead of reflecting on with a touch of wanderlust. Whether you’re planning a
the year that was, this December, we jump right into what weekend trip or a soul-searching journey, these 20 experi-
we’re expecting from 2020. Across this issue, you will find ences will steer you in a new direction.
Vogue’s insightful mapping of future trends across fashion, I hope that this issue, full of future-forward stories,
travel, beauty and culture, whether it is our pick of names to remember and perspectives united by a singular,
zeitgeist-defining designers or artists who are democratis- global purpose, readies you for 2020.
ing the field for future generations. Happy new year!
To begin with, we are all now more mindful of our
choices than ever before. With climate change becoming a
conversation that needs more thought and action, creatives
TARUN VISHWA
across genres and geographies are championing ideas that

will reform their industries, thereby directing them onto a
path that is more inclusive, sustainable, and approachable.
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GIRL TALK
DOWN SOUTH The feature ‘It takes two’
Growing up in a film- in the October issue
loving family, it wasn’t introduced us to four wives
news to me that there is of south India’s superstars,
more to movies than chronicling their signature
Bollywood. Reading Vogue style and how they manage
India’s October issue it all. It was refreshing to
offered an insight into the see how these women are
lives of south India’s running production houses,
superstars. It was interest- raising children and paving
ing to see how Nayantha-
ra, Mahesh Babu and DQ Super south
STARRING DULQUER SALMAAN, MAHESH BABU & NAYANTHARA
their own paths.
Anupriya Sharma, Sonipat
Salmaan represent THE BEST OF KANNADA, MALAYALAM, TAMIL & TELUGU CINEMA
something unique in their

respective industries.
Avantika Shah, Mumbai
OUT LOUD
A FINE BALANCE ‘Enough is enough’
Reading about Rakul Preet in the October
Singh’s skincare regimen issue, a pertinent
in ‘Rainbow girl’ inspired read, had me
me to follow my mum’s hooked. It was
sage advice to not use on empowering to read
my skin that which I about the actors in
wouldn’t eat. Reading about the Malayalam film
how Rakul does the same, industry who are
and believes in clean eating fighting hard—the
and coconut oil rubs for that power women who
NUNO OLIVEIRA; MANASI SAWANT; ADHIRAJ CHAKRABARTI

glow, inspired me even more. represent the
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She’s a qualified dentist, a model, an actor and now, a successful woman entrepreneur who’s inspiring a generation
of young girls who want to make it on their own and on their own terms. That’s Leena Shekar for you. The owner-
founder of wildly popular Indian salon chain, The Nail Artistry, firmly believes that well-groomed women are the
prettiest. In an exclusive interview with Vogue, she looks back on the experiences that led to her founding her salon
brand and discusses the many factors that set The Nail Artistry apart from other salons
From growing up in Dubai to studying

dentistry and also modelling to now being
the successful entrepreneur of a nationally
recognised salon chain, you’ve come a long
way. Share your journey with us.
I was born and raised in Dubai, where I grew
up with three siblings. I studied in Dubai right
up to class 12, post which I came to Bengaluru
to do my Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
from Oxford Dental College. I was interested
in classical dance and was into the performing
arts since my school days and always enjoyed
performing on stage. My early influences
were Bollywood and Malayalam cinema,
both of which I thoroughly enjoy watching,
till date. Even though I completed my BDS
degree, I never worked as a dentist because
I didn’t enjoy the profession. Even during my
academic years, I did a couple of print and
movie ads; that’s what paved my way to the
Malayalam and Tamil film industries. And
finally, I’m here doing what I’m passionate
about—The Nail Artistry!
What inspired you to start a salon chain?

I give complete credit to my husband. We
were settled in Mumbai initially, but due to
my ill health, we had to shift to Kochi for my
treatment. Even when we were in Mumbai,
my husband was very particular that I was well-
groomed. I used to have my nails done, with
long French extensions. In fact, he was the one
who introduced me to the world of nail art. In
Kochi, however, there was absolutely no place
to get my nails done. I used to fly technicians
down from Mumbai just to get my nails done!
Finally, my husband coaxed me into starting
a salon in Kochi! I was initially sceptical as to
how the city would accept it. However, he
insisted that even if nobody else came, I could
always pamper myself there and this gave me
the confidence to go ahead. That’s how
The Nail Artistry was born, and by God’s
grace, we were embraced very well by the
people of Kochi and Chennai.
IT’S RAINING AWARDS!
Thanks to its top-notch services and super luxe
customer experience model, The Nail Artistry has
bagged a number of prestigious awards. Here are
just a few:
• Fashion Award, Kochi 2019: Best Nail Salon in
South India
Tell us about the many services The The Nail Artistry offer its customers to • Millennium Brilliance Award, Thailand 2019:
Nail Artistry offers its customers in the make them feel special? Most Luxurious Nail & Hair Salon in Asia
grooming space. We always strive to give our clients a luxe • International Quality Awards, March 2019:
In Kochi, we offer predominantly nail experience and believe in treating them like Most Luxurious Nail Salon in India
services, but other services like eyelash royalty. To us, it’s important that every client • Asia’s Beauty & Wellness Awards 2019: India’s
extensions and micro-blading are also quite feels like a king or queen when they are at Super Luxury & Most Creative Nail Art Salon of
popular. In Chennai, apart from nail-specific The Nail Artistry. At our salons, there are the Year
services, we offer all kinds of hair-related individual iPads and headphones at every • The Business Awards, Chennai 2019: Most
services, using the best products in the world, nail and hair station and also at each pedicure Luxurious Nail and Hair Salon
including those from brands like Balmain and pod. Our clients are also offered a wide
Nashi Argan. Hair and nail services aside, range of Netflix and Amazon Prime movies Also, I firmly believe that past mistakes are
pedicures and manicures are hot favourites to watch to keep them entertained while they always the best lessons for a better future.
with our clientele, primarily because we pay get pampered. That’s not all. We also offer
utmost attention to hygiene. In fact, our them a variety of mocktails and munchies. You are also writing an autobiography,
USP is our sterilisation procedure—we use titled Love for a Man. Tell us about the
autoclave sterilisation, which is a procedure How do you and your team of technicians role your husband has played in your life.
used in dental clinics and hospitals to ensure stay up to date on the latest trends in the This book was supposed to have been
the best possible hygiene levels. beauty industry? launched two years ago, but I was not in
We have international trainers coming in the best of health then; hence the delay.
Nail art is becoming increasingly from Paris and Russia on a regular basis to This book is about my experiences with my
popular. What kinds of nail art services train our staff, and my team also travels to husband over the last 11 years. My life is an
does The Nail Artistry offer? various international beauty exhibitions. open book and certain downfalls in my life
Our nail services cover everything from That’s what helps us keep up with the latest have moulded me into a far better person. I
gel and acrylic extensions and gel polish to international trends. have learned to be more empathetic towards
chrome nails, shellac nails, 3D nail art and people and more importantly, never to be
much more. And all of this, at very affordable Your brand is well established in Kochi judgemental! This book is an ode to love
price points! and Chennai. Where are you planning to because all that is needed in a relationship
expand to next? is love. My husband has taught me that.
All salons have their own unique ways of Come 2020, we plan on expanding our This book is about how love surpasses
pampering their customers. What does reach with four new salons, one each in everything…how, regardless of backgrounds,
Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Goa and Dubai. upbringings and thought processes, love is
the essence of a happy relationship!
As a woman entrepreneur, you must
have faced numerous challenges and Finally, what advice would you give
made mistakes along the way, too. How budding entrepreneurs looking to make
did you overcome the challenges and it big in the grooming space?
what helped you stay motivated? To all the girls and women out there, I say
I am a Taurean, and so, I’ve got a very strong dream big and your dreams will come true
heart. It is very necessary for one to be always for sure someday! Stay focused on what you
positive, let go of negativity and look forward want, give your 100 per cent to everything
for the best to come—and I live by this rule! you do and the rest will follow.
THE CITY OF DREAMS
Venice Beach. The Hollywood Sign. A glass slide overlooking Downtown L.A. from above 1,000ft. This
urban metropolis is home to some of the most iconic spots and beautiful sights. Here is where imagination
runs wild and where free spirits are nurtured. Welcome to Los Angeles
Picture this. You take an early morning in Downtown Los Angeles as the skyline
drive up the Pacific Coast Highway with glitters around you. You’re in a city that’s
the top down, the wind in your hair. You equal parts dynamic and dreamy. A city
catch a wave or two in Malibu as the that is celebrated for its creativity and
sun rises over the Pacific Ocean. In the diversity. A city people go to make their
afternoon, you grab a bite at a roadside wildest dreams come true. You’re in Los
taco truck before stopping by open-air Angeles (L.A.).
luxury malls like The Grove for a The experience begins even as you
shopping spree. You spend the evening arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
enjoying dinner and drinks on a rooftop (LAX), with its swish stores and enticing
restaurants. As soon as you get here, you’ll
want to start ticking things off your bucket
list—Hollywood Boulevard, Dolby Theatre,
the famous Hollywood sign, Venice Beach.
It’s almost like a sensory overload—one that
you simply can’t get enough of. Whether
you’re a sports enthusiast, a culture vulture
or even a food connoisseur, this city has
something that will please even the most
discerning traveller.
of the most creative cities in the
country, L.A. is dotted with a
variety of museums, art galleries
and studios. Choose from the
Museum of Contemporary
Art (MOCA), the Museum of
Jurassic Technology, The Broad,
home to over 2,000 works
and the GRAMMY Museum,
with four expansive floors. Also
called the ‘Mural Capital of
the World’, L.A.’s storefronts,
alleys and street corners come
alive with wonderful works of art
created by diverse artists. If that
wasn’t enough, the city is also ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL
home to historic music venues When in L.A., it’s easy to feel like you’ve
CULINARY CAPERS and exceptionally gifted musicians, as well as stepped onto the sets of a movie. This surreal
L.A.’s culinary scene is fascinating, to say new-age fashion designers who are pushing feeling is accentuated by the presence of
the least. Here, you will find everything L.A. into becoming the next fashion capital. some major entertainment studio tours—
from delicious Mexican and Korean fare Suffice to say that L.A. practically rides on Universal Studios HollywoodTM, Warner
to Chinese and Middle Eastern offerings. this wave of creativity! Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, Sony Pictures
Think food trucks, juice bars, modern pie Studio Tour and Paramount Pictures Studio
shops, cafés, restaurants and wineries. ADVENTURE AWAITS Tour. Make sure to sign up for some guided
Better still, L.A. houses as many as 24 L.A. is a destination that boasts near-perfect tours to relive moments from your favourite
Michelin-starred restaurants! Remember— weather all through the year. As if that wasn’t films. L.A. is also the epicentre of the sports
this is a place that is blessed with a rich enough reason to visit, the city also offers universe, boasting popular, storied franchises
immigrant culture which is reflected in an abundance of exciting outdoor activities. and superstars across every major sport.
its food. Chefs here draw from their own Its 75 miles worth of beautiful coastline World famous teams such as the NBA Los
heritage to whip up scrumptious, never- means you can enjoy surfing, swimming, Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers
seen-before meals for guests. And if paddle boarding and even beach volleyball. call this city their home.
you’ve recently turned vegan, L.A. has the Surrounded by mountain ranges that often
largest number of vegan restaurants in the contrast the L.A. city skyline, you can set off Take it from us—Los Angeles is where it’s at!
country. Don’t leave without swinging by on a mountain adventure along hiking trails,
The Original Farmers’ Market, filled with go horseback riding or camping. Automobile For more information, visit
food stalls and gourmet grocers offering enthusiasts must visit one of the world’s DiscoverLosAngeles.com
sun-kissed produce. largest automotive museums—the Petersen
Automotive Museum and the Porsche
CREATIVITY CENTRAL Experience Center Los Angeles, which lets
If a good dose of art and culture satisfies you enjoy two to four hours in the driver’s
your senses, you’re in the right place. As one seat of the latest Porsche models.
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THE CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING MECCA
It’s Christmas time! And there’s no better place to pick up the most thoughtful gifts for friends and
family, than at Palladium Chennai. With its plethora of luxe brands and infectious Christmas charm, this
shopping destination is the happiest place to be this season
Christmas is always associated with a sense of excitement.

Christmas trees and fairy lights are put up with the family. Plum
cakes and puddings are prepared with great love. And of course,
there are the presents! Be it beautifully wrapped packages to leave
under the tree or gifts to bring to your friends hosting that big
Christmas bash, gifting is an important part of Christmas. Now,
with December having finally arrived, it’s time to begin ticking
things off your Christmas shopping list. And we know just
the place.
Palladium Chennai, India’s uber luxury shopping and lifestyle
destination, is here to tide you through the festive season,
courtesy the presence of over 70 international brands and a
wonderful new food court. As you walk through its doors, you will
find yourself surrounded by a warm wave of Christmas cheer, right
from a large Christmas tree to festive decor accents in the atriums.
It also houses the tallest Christmas tree in Chennai, twinkling
with Christmas baubles. If you’re here with kids, they’re bound to
enjoy the special ‘Kids Toon Fest’ and the fun Christmas caroling.
There’s even a Christmas parade featuring Santa and his elves, a
Palladium Food Court marching trumpet band and a traditional drummer! Suffice to say
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Paul. Or, head to Le Creuset, renowned for its premium range
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Everyone’s favourite storyteller
Neil Gaiman is working on what
might be his magnum opus,
adapting the cult-classic comic
series The Sandman. And it’s
making him contemplative about
being a genre-defying writer today,
finds Shahnaz Siganporia
ALAMY
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Gaiman with Suranne
Jones and Matt Smith
from Doctor Who;
with Michael Sheen,
Douglas Mackinnon
and David Tennant of
Good Omens (2019);
with Terry Pratchett
in 1990
Interviews offer the magic of Terry’s death. To take some

staged intimacy; one person kind of control over what had
questions and the other answers. just happened. Terry was in
When it gets good, the questions my head as I wrote it. I knew I
slip away and a conversation was writing this for him and it
sneaks in. But when you’re on an became my job to make some-
hour-and-longer phone call with thing he would have loved.
Neil Gaiman, storyteller, author And I got to do the thing that
and showrunner, it transforms I didn’t think was ever going
into a space where parable meets to be possible. I got to take
memoir meets metaphor—a sort of elements from the sequel we
grown-up story hour. He fits never wrote and put them
me in, between working on the into the on-screen adapta-
second draft of a new script and tion. It was a wondrous
making supper for his youngest, experience.”
four-year-old Anthony, who will be And what was it like play-
back from school minutes after our ing showrunner for the first
scheduled call. time? “You know, the big-
He tells me that his wife, the in- gest thing I learned from
credibly talented Amanda Palmer is Terry was that you don’t
currently on tour with her new al- actually have to know
bum, so he’s a single parent right what you’re doing. You
now. Almost on cue, he continues to just have to know what you’re doing right now. But you
explain how this “inside time” incubates creativity: “Art have to have confidence in the process.”
takes place in that wonderful grey zone between the me who No stranger to adaptations, Gaiman is also quick to real-
gets to take my four-year-old son to school on the bus every ise that as the showrunner to a now-successful series, he’s
morning and the me who gets to watch all of the other peo- officially crossed over to the big and little screens. And that
ple on the bus. It’s the joy of listening to the other people brings us to the present, where he’s begun work as
riding the bus with you, the joy of riding the bus, the joy of showrunner on the first two seasons of The Sandman, this
my son’s excitement of just being on the bus—it is that cer- time with screenwriters David S Goyer (The Dark Knight
tain joy that becomes the interface between the world out- trilogy, Man Of Steel) and Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman,
side and the world inside, where you become a writer. I Grey’s Anatomy) for Netflix. “This series wouldn’t have
could point to pretty much every book of mine and say, happened without Good Omens, the thing that made people
‘Well, this is where it exists on the outside and this is where think, ‘Okay, you can be entrusted with this multimillion
it exists on the inside.’” dollar production and make an enormous international hit
out of it.’ So now they hand it over, with me in charge, and
ONCE UPON AN ADAPTATION trust that I’ll do good by it.”
2019 was a big year for Gaiman. He’s still reeling from the But is it daunting to take on the now classic The Sand-
success of Good Omens, which premiered on Amazon Prime. man series and translate it to the screen? “It was, but then
Not only was it based on the 1990 novel he co-wrote with the the best thing happened for the series and for me. When we
late Terry Pratchett, he also created and wrote the six-epi- started looking at how we were going to adapt it, we decided
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sode arc and made his debut as showrunner. For him, it was to set it in the contemporary and that changed the way we
a eulogy to his friend, mentor and co-writer Pratchett, who told the story.” Gaiman isn’t the sort of writer who is clingy
died in 2015. “It was my way of dealing with my grief over with his original work. Instead, he revels in allowing the >

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Gaiman with Amanda
Palmer at the global
premiere of Good
Omens in London
“I’M PRESENTLY IN A PLACE

WHERE IF I WANT TO DO THE
IMPOSSIBLE, SOMEONE SAYS
‘WE’LL MAKE IT HAPPEN’,
AND IT DOES”
you’ll look around and you’re not going to think,

‘Have I still got it?’ You’ll just have it. You’re the
veteran.”
But there’s a slight nostalgia for the days when
he was a lot more anonymous. He still writes
with his fountain pens, marking time by dipping
into different coloured inks. He slips away with
his youngest in tow, into quiet coffee shops in the
English countryside, where he isn’t recognised as
often as he is in buzzier London. “The best thing
about starting out is that you don’t know what’s
impossible. You just do everything. I think the
biggest problem I have now is that I’ve been do-
ing this for 37 years and I do know what’s possi-
ble and impossible.” But he’s quick to check his
privilege, adding: “I feel very lucky because I am
presently in a place where if I want to do the im-
possible, someone says, ‘We’ll make it happen’,
and it does.”
adaptation to lead the way, “That’s the great thing about
adaptations—the willingness to accept that the story is not AND SO IT WAS AND IS
set in stone and that things are allowed to change as they Gaiman has mastered the written word, created cult comics
develop. It is sort of like flying with the variables and finding and perfected on-screen adaptations; even an audiobook be-
your way back to the story. With The Sandman, the show is comes hypnotic in his voice. Add to that his perfectly femi-
still running. There are a whole bunch of decisions, but I am nist partnership with his wife and his progressive world
in the thick of it—and loving each moment.” view and you can’t help but ask: is there some grand flaw?
He pauses, laughs, and in his typically gracious way, says:
A LONG TIME AGO “I’m a terrible driver. I’m awful because I get distracted and
Gaiman, 59, started out as a journalist in the early 1980s start making stuff up in my head. And the next thing I know,
and has kept up with the times, though he remains loyal to I’m nowhere near where I’m meant to be.”
his authorial genre-bending signature. From Amercian Just when you’re about to laugh off the seemingly trivial,
Gods (2001), which won the Hugo and Nebula awards (both he adds, “I think this says something more about me though.
recognise the best works of sci-fi and fantasy) to scripting I used to be able to multitask. I still think I can, but I really
one binge-worthy web series after the next, he remains one can’t.” Considering his impressive multi-hyphenate reper-
of the most popular writers across social media and on best- toire, this might hardly seem like the great hamartia that
selling lists. But relevancy isn’t something he frets about. epics are made of. But Gaiman isn’t the hero, he’s the crea-
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“As a writer you will spend a lot of your time before you tor of mythologies and worlds within worlds. Most of all,
make it, wondering: ‘Do I have what it takes to get there? however, he is one of the foremost storytellers of our time,
When will I get there? Have I got there?’ And then one day with or without the multitasking. n

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She writes because she

can’t not write. When she
comes across a story or a
character that captures
her interest, there’s no
question of not doing
something about it. Writ-
ing is the only way she
knows how to consume
the world. Madhuri Vijay
is a graduate of the Iowa
Writers’ Workshop and a
recipient of the Pushcart
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Prize. Her first novel,
The Far Field (Harper-
Collins India) has not
only won her rave re-
views, a captive reader-
ship and the JCB Prize
for Literature, but has
also announced a spar-
kling literary talent
whose journey has only
just begun.
It began in 2010: she
wrote a short story about
a daughter and a man
from her mother’s past.
Over the years, this grew
into the precise, insightful
and remarkable novel we
know today. In the book,
the daughter sets out on a
journey that brings her
face-to-face with Kash-
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a ‘Kashmir novel’. It’s a masterful ex-
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protagonist’s complex relationship with
class, society and sexuality. It rises into
The JCB Prize for Literature highlights outstanding Indian a tale about grief and loss, becoming a
meditation on the human condition.
writing. Author and advisory council member Pheroza The last month has been an excep-
Godrej interviews this year’s winner, Madhuri Vijay tional time for the debut novelist, who
won India’s richest literary prize and
became a first-time mother in the span
Photographed by ANITA KHEMKA of a week. Understandably, she tells >

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PRIZE SHORTLIST
me she’s currently in “a state of
ecstatic chaos, one for which I’m
very grateful.” Excerpts from our
PERUMAL MURUGAN has
written 10 novels, five collections of short
conversation: stories and poems and several works of
non-fiction, all in Tamil. In 2015, he publicly
Pheroza Godrej: From a distance, announced that he would give up writing when
writing in Hawaii sounds idyllic. his novel, One Part Woman, aroused protests
Is there a vibrant literary culture from caste-based activists. After a judgement
there that you feed off? in his favour, he returned to writing. He
Madhuri Vijay: While Hawaii is an returned to the JCB shortlist for the second
time with Trial By Silence and A Lonely Harvest
extraordinary place, it’s by no means
(Penguin Random House India).
idyllic. It has its share of difficulties.
There are numerous fine writers from
here, many of whom address this very
misconception in their work. Where I
live, there isn’t the bustling literary ROSHAN ALI was born and
culture that one associates with large raised in Bengaluru. To him, the role of
cities, and I do miss it on occasion, but a writer is emblematic of his generation
as a whole: “To dissent when the powers
I also value the perspective that comes
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with being far away from such places. is not just to directly oppose authority,
but to celebrate freedom and pluralism
PG: Your book explores the con- and truth and justice. This, in itself, is
cept of broken families. What role a kind of victory.” The protagonist of
would you say your family has the shortlisted Ib’s Endless Search For
played in your writing? Satisfaction (Penguin Random House
MV: There are lots of pithy sayings India) has a journey very close to Ali’s
about writers and families, but the own, emerging victorious over self-
truth is I would not have written any- doubt, self-hate and anxiety.
thing, let alone a book, without the
unwavering support and encourage-
ment of mine.
MANORANJAN
PG: You seem to have kept away
BYAPARI was born in East Pakistan
(now Bangladesh) and later migrated to
from social media. How do you West Bengal. After pursuing various jobs,
represent your book in this world he joined the Naxal movement. While
of constant noise and chatter? in jail for his political activities, he taught
MV: I’m extremely fortunate that my himself to read and developed a passion
publishers in India, as well as those in for literature. He has since published
the US and UK, are committed to eight novels, four volumes of memoirs
doing exactly what the word ‘publish’ and over 50 short stories, all in Bengali.
suggests. They’ve made every possible His shortlisted There’s Gunpowder In The
effort to publicise the book and Air (Westland) is a fictionalised account
give it a wide readership. And while I
of the Naxalbari Movement.
recognise the fact that many writers
find solace and a sense of community
through social media, I’ve never been
drawn to it.
HANSDA SOWVENDRA
PG: As a young novelist, with a
SHEKHAR is an author and a
medical officer with the Jharkhand
book set in the current times, government. Despite the state banning
what do you think is the role of a his second book, The Adivasi Will Not
writer in 2020? Dance (2015), on the grounds that it
MV: As far as I’m concerned, the portrayed Santhal culture in a bad light,
role of writers—and of all artists—has he returns with renewed courage in
been the same throughout history: to his most recent novel—the intensely
remain a perpetual outsider, to pose moving and honest My Father’s Garden
inconvenient questions and to chal- (Speaking Tiger), a coming-of-age tale
lenge orthodoxy in all its forms. ■ of a gay Santhali man.

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SPOTLIGHT
MURAKAMITakashi Murakami is undoubtedly one of the most

popular artists of our time. With a new solo exhibition
in Tokyo that pays tribute to the iconic manga character
Doraemon, Japan’s most famous art export is going
back to his roots. In an infusion of colour, comic chaos
and all things pop, Renuka Modi talks to the artist and
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discovers that there is definitely method in the madness
n hour before the opening of Takashi Murakami’s new exhibition Superflat

Doraemon at art gallery Perrotin, Tokyo (on till 25 January, 2020), a queue
starts to build, snaking itself neatly around the venue. The never-ending
lines are a rare sight at an art opening, but this is Japan’s superstar artist.
He arrives on time and is dressed (head-to-toe) in the same colourful print
as the artwork on display. Immediately, we’re part of an immersive art ex-
perience, with the artist as gamemaster. He plays to the gallery, interacting
with fans, smiling for selfies and engaging in conversation. But it doesn’t
take long to realise that his key signature is how he transforms the white cube into a fun and
exciting encounter. Gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin (who has represented the artist since the
’90s) tells me that Murakami is “one of the most important Japanese artists of our genera-
tion.” Looking around, I can’t not agree with him. Known for his brightly coloured ‘happy
paintings’, Murakami’s work is heavily influenced by traditional Japanese art, manga, anime
and pop culture. He’s gone on to collaborate with everyone from Issey Miyake to Virgil Abloh.
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Takashi Murakami
at MURAKAMI vs
MURAKAMI in JC
Contemporary, Tai Kwun,
Hong Kong (2019)
work relatable and easy to access. In 2000, he coined the

term and art movement ‘Superflat’, to reflect on the ‘flat-
ness’ of Japanese art. This exhibition marks Murakami’s
return to exhibiting in Tokyo, since his self-imposed
hiatus on solo shows in 2015 (because he felt his art was
not understood by Japanese society). It is themed around
Doraemon, a manga character created by Fujiko F. Fujio,
who has routinely featured in Murakami’s oeuvre. Excerpts
from our conversation:
Renuka Modi: Why Doraemon?

Takashi Murakami: Doraemon is
very popular in Japanese subculture.
When I was 25 years old, I saw a big
Doraemon balloon which was pro-
moting a show. I thought it looks
like art. Doraemon takes me back to
my roots.
RM: What lessons can we learn

from ‘Superflat’?
TM: It was about the flatness of Japanese art, of mixing high
and low. Now, ‘Superflat’ is about how social networking
creates a flatness of information. You can get anything on a (Clockwise)
smartphone. That is a big turning point right now. A Sketch of
Anywhere Door
RM: What role does social media play in your life? (Dokodemo
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TM: One year ago, I was at the peak of my Instagram usage. Door) and an
Now, less so. I listen to music on YouTube because it’s easier Excellent Day;
while I’m working and painting. It’s also easier on the eye. I Feeling Like a
use Instagram when I want to make announcements. But Power Man!
there’s some interesting things out there on social media.
But Are You Sure
You’re Okay?; So
Sometimes, I say stupid things on Twitter! Much Fun
(all 2019)
RM: What do you seek from collaborations?
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Aravani Art Project is a trans-
example. She is 17 years old and I’m 57—that’s people and allies art collective.
a 40-year age difference. I was at a conference in It involves collaborative
Los Angeles with her and on stage I did some workshops and public art
projects to raise voices,
kind of crown acting [the artist made the ani-
awareness and well-being,
mated music video You Should See Me In A by and for the transgender
Crown with Eilish]. It was a big audience and a community and its allies.
great experience. I guess I like keeping things
new and fresh. That’s what works for me when ARTIST STATEMENT
collaborating with other artists. “Art for all might be a term
we stress on now, but it has
RM: Describe your artistic process. always existed. We need to
TM: Each piece has a different process. spread it now more than ever.
To realise the first Doraemon artwork was What we would also like to
a very challenging job. There are works (Top to bottom:) address through our process,
A Blue Sky! Like and through this cover, is the
that can be completed in a relatively short We Could Go On beautiful bridge between
time, but some of my paintings and sculp- Forever!; So Much art and activism. It is slowly
tures can take four to six years. It’s like a Fun, Under the Blue building a very unique visual
Sky; Doraemon
very slow chess game. I’ve found a lan-
Sitting Up:
culture and language, and
guage of my own for the years—it takes “Yoo-hoo, Nobita!”; helping with the ambiguity
time to think about the composition and Doraemon: Time between art and people who
colour. Sometimes, just honing an idea with Friends are not necessarily artists. We
(the thinking and researching) takes (all 2019) would like to add to it the
years. Then I sketch it out, print it and vibrancy that we live around,
put it on the wall. It takes time to concep- celebrating local artists, folk
artists, tribal artists, poets,
tually and visually produce the actual
writers, performers and art
painting. forms through this simple
collage of everyday artists.”
RM: Apart from art, what else is on the agenda?
TM: One of my goals is to constantly create films, animation
or live action. I want to create for children, maybe a movie
with a cute animation style. I’m still learning because I have
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Culture enthusiast, champion of women’s empowerment and the
director of Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail, Isha Ambani Piramal shares
her vision for preserving, promoting and heralding in a new age of
inclusivity in the Indian art world
eliance Foundation has been working my mother (Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of the
towards enriching the lives of people Reliance Foundation and recently elected to the Metro-
through its work in areas as varied as politan Museum’s Board of Trustees) would always devote
rural transformation, education, sports, 45 minutes of her day to her dance practice. She always
disaster relief, urban renewal and art. encouraged my brothers and me to pick up something we
When it comes to art, the foundation like and pursue it with passion and dedication. For me, it
ys to protect and promote India’s herit- was sketching, painting and drawing. I still dabble in paint-
ustain it but also make it relevant to the ing every now and then, it helps me relax and gets my cre-
younger generation. Art, in its simplest and truest form, is ative juices flowing. Art, for me, has always been very in-
a way of expression. It is a metaphor for the times we live tuitive. I do not follow any trends. When I travel, I enjoy
in, a way of scripting and preserving the history of mankind. visiting museums, foundations, galleries and studios—that is
India has such a rich and glorious history of art, culture, how I connect with artists’ works.
and heritage. I truly want to make Indian art accessible
globally and make global art accessible to people here. We A CALL TO ARMS
need to demystify art as too many still feel that it is a luxury. The more I interacted, the more I realised that art
The true essence of art is to make it participative and inclu- exists in a bubble that most people do not have access to. I
sive, and that is our focus. Here’s how I relate to art, both believe that the democratisation of art is the need of the
personally and professionally: hour. It will help further its reach, enable the nurturing of an
artist community, initiate a dialogue for nuanced interpre-
HOW IT ALL BEGAN tations and make art more inclusive and relevant to this
TARUN VISHWA
Growing up, art in its various forms, was always an im- generation—my generation. In a country like India, which
portant part of our lives. I clearly remember, no matter has such diverse and distinct art forms and a large and
how long her day was or how much she had on her plate, young audience base, ‘art for all’ is the only way forward. >

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“The best ideas do not belong

to just one or two people,
they can come from anyone
and anywhere”
ON THE AGENDA
Just talking about democratisation isn’t enough. So, at the
Reliance Foundation, it is our major focus to make art, both
Indian and global, easily available. Our collaborations, be it
the Phenomenal Nature: Mrinalini Mukherjee retrospective
held last year at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York and Gates Of The Lord: The Tradition Of Krishna Paint-
ings at the Art Institute of Chicago, have allowed us to take
Indian art to international audiences, where we have exhib-
ited both modern and traditional art forms of India. We are
now looking at ways of bringing global art closer home.
We’re also working towards preserving the con-
temporary and traditional arts of India by supporting
local artists and artisans. Recently, Reliance Foundation
commissioned Pattachitra paintings and Tarakasi arte-
facts from the cyclone-hit state of Odi- your race, religion, gender, caste, or identity. All that should
sha. It was our attempt to help the local matter is what you want to express, create and engage with.
communities rebuild their lives after the Art is an attempt and an endeavour to build something with
disaster. We also engage with the Pichwai the hope that it reaches and resonates with a diverse set of
artist community in Nathdwara, where people. One of the most beautiful things about art is that no
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we help keep their art alive and bolster the two people will have the same reaction to the same piece of
livelihood of the artisans. It is important art. It allows for a freedom of expression and interpretation.
that art supports the artists, otherwise it For me, art is beyond just the pieces you own or the galler-
becomes unsustainable. ies you visit. It is supposed to creatively open up spaces for
citizens to access, participate and share.
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It is our aim to strengthen art in India, THE WAY FORWARD
and to provide a common platform for art- The last few months have been some of the most exciting
Phenomenal ists from all genres. I envision a platform and busy, filled with many firsts and learnings. It is almost
Nature: Mrinalini and a programme that builds a distinc- like working at a start-up. The art scene across the globe
Mukherjee was held tive community—one that ensures all art is ever-evolving and dynamic, and we have been meeting
in 2019, at the Met forms flourish in our country. We are also with brilliant minds from all over to figure out what lies
Breuer in New
York. It was the first committed to presenting thought-provok- ahead. We are excited about the upcoming initiatives of the
retrospective of the ing, contextual art that explores the ideas Reliance Foundation. On the agenda is creating a dedicated
artist in the US and and issues of our time. visual arts space in Mumbai that will exhibit shows from all
was made possible An important lesson I have learnt from over the world and become a catalyst for the country’s rich
by the Reliance
Foundation
my parents is that the best ideas do not be- repertoire of arts and culture. And through this multidis-
long to just one or two people, they can come ciplinary arts space we will celebrate all that India and the
from anyone and anywhere. That is also world have to offer, and will help build a community of art
what makes art so universal. It is not about lovers and cultural enthusiasts. ■

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Garage Museum of
Contemporary Art,
The MET, MoMA, and
The Broad. However,
one of my favourites
is the teamLab exhibit
at Mori Art Museum,
Tokyo. It is immersive,
new age and cuts
across all boundaries.
PICK
A few of Isha Ambani Piramal’s favourites
from the world of art and culture
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of expression. She mainly depict the life
was a true pioneer story of Shrinathji, the
who aesthetically child avatar of Lord
juxtaposed Krishna. They are a
traditional and celebration of love and
Western art forms. the universal theme
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in both India
and the US, the
duality of her work
resonates with me.
By Isha Ambani Piramal

G ET ST A R T E D…
Start visiting exhibitions: Follow the likes: The Internet and life of world-famous artists expression, and I believe it is Read, read, read:
Create a list of museums and has opened art up to everyone. I such as Banksy, Yayoi Kusama essential to keep your creative I’m a firm believer in books
galleries in your city. Over time, love the Google Arts & Culture and JR, discovering new and juices flowing. Engaging with art opening up worlds you didn’t
start visiting them one by one. App as it brings you the best of emerging artists, and getting does that for me, and I hope that even know existed. From picture
Once you know the sort of art art and artists from all over. regular updates on current it can do the same for others. So books to books on art, there’s no
and exhibits that draw you in, Instagram is another great happenings in the art world. find a hobby—it could be better way to discover the rich
you will be able to customise platform to keep yourself Get creative: Creativity is one painting, doodling, writing or heritage and tradition of the
your experience. updated by following the work of the original forms of human making model airplanes. visual arts than through books.

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I
TWO WAY
BY APURBA
NANDI
ACRYLIC ON
CANVAS,
2FT X 2.5FT (2019)
1,00,000
PALETTE ART
GALLERY
A brilliant depiction
of what it means to
be submerged in a
multitude, for Apurba
Nandi, this work is
part of a larger series
depicting people
moving in all directions,
inspired by his time
spent in the densely
populated city of
Mumbai. “I was waiting
for Mumbai to absorb
me,” he says. The
ensuing formations
became, for Nandi,
an enquiry into the
order of society and
an investigation into
one’s existence within
a social fabric. >
SELECTS
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EDITION
Many notable art collections begin small, with people investing
time rather than money as they scour the market for affordable,
emerging artists. After consulting the country’s best galleries and
leading dealers, Rosalyn D’Mello curates a list of 25 contemporary
artworks by artists based in India that cost a lakh or less

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CONSTRUCTIONS
(FORM)
BY CHINMOYI
PATEL
FOUND CONCRETE, FOAM,
CLOTH, THREAD,
28” X 8” X 30” (2019)
85,000, SAKSHI GALLERY AN-NISA ( THE
II
WOMEN)
Vadodara-based Chinmoyi Patel is BY ARSHI IRSHAD
III
interested in repurposing discarded
urban materials and transforming
AHMADZAI
them into pieces that play with the
notion of organic growth. “This work INK ON MUSLIN CLOTH,
is from a series of sculptures that 40” X 40” (2019)
are a playful and humorous study 95,000, BLUEPRINT12
on the changing rhythms of urban
life, development, and life in an
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The Delhi-based young Afghan
ever-changing cityscape,” the gallery artist Arshi Irshad Ahmadzai was
informs. The tactility of the sculpture among the winners of the 2019
and the way it comes across as a Inlaks Shivdasani Fine Art Awards.
convincing biological mutation, as if Her work focuses on the lack of
it has evolved from debris, is striking. female agency in public and religious
discourse. She titled this work—
painted in Kabul in May 2019—using
the Arabic word for women, while
referencing the only chapter in the
Qur’an dedicated to the subject. “I
used the reverse Urdu translation of
Surah An-Nisa in the body of these
two figures,” she writes. “In my works,
women don’t have the senses to see,
to speak, to breathe, or to listen, but
the heart is very prominent—which
can speak for itself.”
IV UNTITLED 38
BY JAI ZHAROTIA
ACRYLIC ON PAPER,
15” X 22” (2014) 95,000, ART HERITAGE
This marvellous composition is mesmeric and mysterious. Born to

Rajasthani artisans in 1945, artist Jai Zharotia has been a long-time
teacher at College of Art, Delhi. He counts the diaries of painter
Paul Klee as well as the singer Kumar Gandharva, whose vocal
intonations he tried to emulate visually, among his chief influences.
According to art historian Shukla Sawant, Zharotia’s paintings
dismantle the idea of power and authority attributed to ‘masculinity’.
“Instead, we see a certain tenderness of gesture and form, mischief-
making and childlike curiosity, visualised through careful spatial
placement of human, animal and inanimate objects,” she states. >

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ART
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V UNTITLED
BY GAGAN SINGH
INK ON PAPER, 11 3/4” X 8 1/2” (2019)

40,000, CHATTERJEE & LAL
In her excellent essay, ‘24 Points Of Entry’, accompanying Gagan

Singh’s recent solo What I Did Everyday, the writer and curator
Zeenat Nagree contextualises the Delhi-based artist’s drawings as a
space in which he “restages memories and orchestrates transgressive
situations.” Singh himself describes his art as falling into roughly two
categories: the autobiographical and the erotic. Although most of
his works are extremely affordable, this one epitomises his peculiar
sense of self-satirical humour while making a larger statement about
the power hierarchies that operate in the art world.
DIGITAL PRINT FROM THE

SERIES FROM ATOM TO PIXEL
BY NANDAN GHIYA
VI 36” X 30” (2018)

30,000, EXHIBIT 320
A few years ago, during a residency at Kalakriti Art Gallery in

Hyderabad, Jaipur-based Nandan Ghiya identified images he
wanted to work with from the institution’s archive. Titled From
Atom To Pixel, the show’s thesis was to emphasise the digital
pixel’s heft in defining present-day reality in the same manner
as the discovery of the atom. From glitches to pixelation to
geometry, with each morphing into one another, this image
complicates the idea of photographic mutation while
demonstrating how the digital image is constantly in flux.
VIILET ’S SING AN OLD SONG

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BY SOUMYA SANKAR BOSE

CANSON BARYTA ARCHIVAL PAPER, EDITION OF FIVE + TWO
ARTIST PRINTS, 23” X 29” (2013-15)
85,000, EXPERIMENTER
This stunning photograph belongs to Soumya Sankar Bose’s series Let’s Sing
An Old Song, an ode to the 16th-century Bengali folk theatre form of Jatra,
whose plots draw from Indian mythology. “I knew I had to work on this project
when my uncle retired from the Jatra, in a hope to do what he could not as an
artiste—earn a living,” says Bose. Jatras feature no barrier between the actors
and the audience, and Bose’s haunting portraits depict Jatra performers as
the characters they portray, offering a glimpse into this dying art form. >

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ART
REPORT
SHIVPARVATI IN LOVE
VIII
BY KANNAGI KHANNA
ARCHIVAL PRINT, EDITION OF 15,

PLUS TWO ARTIST PRINTS (2016)
56,000, WONDERWALL
As a young photographer, Kannagi Khanna started the

series Leela as an offshoot of a collaboration with some
of her transgender friends from Moradabad. She would
take portraits of them dressed the way they liked,
posing for their personal viewing and use. “My project is
an exploration of the interesting relationship that the
transgender community has formed with religion,” says
Khanna. ShivParvati captures a moment of rare intimacy
between lovers and plays with the typology of the
Ardhanarishvara, a composite hybrid body that is part
male and part female but more than the sum of the two.
UP WARDS II
BY MARTAND
IX
KHOSLA
STEEL AND
RECLAIMED WOOD,
DIMENSIONS VARIABLE (2019)
95,000 EACH,
NATURE MORTE
For his 2019 solo, 1:2500 (One Is To

Twenty-Five Hundred), artist Martand
Khosla turned his trained architect’s eye
towards the organic, chaotic structures
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that emerge in cities where verticality is

de rigueur, but without the logic of
geometrical precision. The structures
comprising Upwards II, evoke the fragility
of a house of cards—or the structural
integrity of a game of Jenga. The towers
seem logic- and gravity-defying, and yet,
there is a soundness to them, something
that preserves them from toppling. The
work has, at its heart, the zeal of the
builders who envisioned the Tower of
Babel, but none of the pathos or tragedy
that eventually befell their labours. >

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ART
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X CUSTODY I
BY SUDIPTA DAS
HANJI PAPER, RICE PAPER AND

WATERCOLOUR ON BOARD,
16” X 7.5” X 9” (2019)
1,00,000, LATITUDE 28
One of the most urgent South Asian political voices on

the visual arts scene, 34-year-old Sudipta Das, a
fourth-generation Bangladeshi migrant, has an evolved
artistic practice. The fragility of our ecosystems comes
to bear in this sculptural work, which is prophetic in how
it envisions how a potentially apocalyptic future could
look. It is based on the present state of the absence of
emergency human intervention through systems of
collective caring. Custody I uses layers of handmade
Hanji paper to create doll-like figures that are
IN SEARCH OF EACH desperately seeking shelter from the seasonal floods—all
XI
OTHER (14) too familiar to Das’s home town of Silchar, Assam. What
BY BUDDHADEV remains when everything one owns is washed away, is
MUKHERJEE human resilience; the huddled forms clutching the
tarpaulin for protection speak of both hope and despair.
CHINESE WATERCOLOUR, INK
AND GOLD DUST ON CHINESE
RICE PAPER, 8” X 8” (2013)
25,000, GALERIE
MIRCHANDANI + STEINRUECKE
It’s hard to pick a favourite from Buddhadev

Mukherjee’s 2013 series In Search Of Each
Other, where the same male figure recurs
across paintings, each time in a different
state of abstraction. Mukherjee considers
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the energy, character, monologue, body
language and humour of human figures to
be his landscape. For a lakh, you can have
four of these watercolours in your collection.
XII
BRITISH SIKH SOLDIER
( VENOM SNAKE 3)
BY HARDEEP PANDHAL
INDIA INK, WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER, 6.6” X 9.8”

(2012) 1,00,000, JHAVERI CONTEMPORARY
The sepoy occupies centre stage in several drawings by

British-Indian artist Hardeep Pandhal, a rising star. This work
belongs to a series he began in 2010, ever since he first learnt
about the legacy of colonial soldiers’ contributions to World
War I and II. “I see the figure as a malleable character,
connoting multiplicity or monstrosity,” says Pandhal. >

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XIII
PORTRAITS
BY DEBASISH
MUKHERJEE
FABRIC, WOOD AND

THREAD,
28” X 19” X 5” (2019)
1,00,000,
AKAR PRAKAR
This piece is an exquisite

excerpt from Debashish
Mukherjee’s recent solo,
River Song, and like a few
others in the same price
range, showcases his vast
grasp of Indian weaving
traditions. Fabric lies at the
core of these sculptural
works. “It appears in
various avatars,” explains
critic Ranjit Hoskote in the
show’s catalogue, “as a pile
of muslin bolts, as a river
shaped from threads of
untwisted rope, as a beehive
aggregated from the spools
that remain after the thread
they held has been used
up, and as the hoop frames
used by embroiderers to
hold their work.” >
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UNTITLED
BY SHOBHA BROOTA
WOOL ON CANVAS, 12.5” X 12.5” (2019)

XIV
1,00,000 EACH, GALLERY ESPACE
Shobha Broota is one of the most underrated artists of her

generation. Born in Delhi in 1943, she has been a part of the visual
arts faculty at College of Art, Delhi, since 1964 and is also a
trained Indian classical singer whose artistic practice frequently
refers to her grasp of music. “She’s been working with thread and
XV
wool on canvas for some years. This, and the 11 others that form a
part of this series, are like miniature riffs—small, exquisite and
beautiful,” say the folks at Gallery Espace who represent Broota.
PERMANENT PAST
BY MITHU SEN
EIGHT TEETH BOOKS AND A
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PART OF THE
DEVOTEE ARTIST’S LAB (2019)
BY V RAMESH 1,00,000 EACH,
CHEMOULD
PRESCOTT ROAD
WATERCOLOUR
ON PAPER, Mithu Sen’s Permanent Past is a
12” X 18” (2017) collection of eight objects presented on
1,00,000, a table alongside additional equipment
GALLERY THRESHOLD in a flesh-pink tone that is both
grotesque and yet powerfully charged.
Two decades ago, during V Ramesh’s first The material description bears the only
visit to Ramana Ashram, he was captivated by real trace of the objects’ past lives as
a black and white photograph of the Advaita the artist’s own show catalogues. It is a
Vedanta master, Ramana Maharshi. “The work very much in keeping with Sen’s
stillness that permeated it bewildered me and recent proclivity towards editing her
drew me closer to him,” Ramesh says. Over work to comment on the
the years, he has created a body of work
XVI
hyper-capitalistic art market and the
inspired by Ramana. Ramesh describes his current political regime.
works as “a tribute to and acknowledgement
of Ramana’s sense of inclusivity, both in his
life and his teachings.” >

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DISPLAYING
BY MAHESH BALIGA
XVII CASEIN ON BOARD,

12” X 10” (2018-19)
45,000, PROJECT 88
Mahesh Baliga, who is currently working on a solo

slated for January 2020, tells us the story behind
this work: “A labourer comes to display an exhibit,
but when he and the object are juxtaposed, it
creates a pun, and also a sense of ambiguity
[about] who is carrying the other. But there are also
two conventions of image-making that address the
East-West dilemma—the flatness of the Western
modern and the linearity of the Indian tradition.”
Baliga found himself referencing the Egyptian use
of profiles in this painting, which is essentially built
around the idea of art-making as an act of labour.
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SUGARCANE
BY SHAILESH
INK, ACRYLIC WATERCOLOUR

ON SCHOELLER PAPER (2018)
29” X 21” 1,00,000,
VADEHRA ART GALLERY
XVIII
Shailesh sees his art practice as a composite of his engagement with
drawings, the building of machines and the creation of objects. The three are
often interlinked. The winner of the Foundation for Indian Contemporary
Art’s Emerging Artist Award in 2015, Shailesh’s work draws from his extensive
schooling in Sanksrit and Indian philosophy. This visually seductive drawing
of a sugar cane plant is among his series of botanical studies.
UNTITLED, FROM
MOUNT ANALOGUE
BY MADHUBAN MITRA AND
MANAS BHATTACHARYA
XIX EDITION 3/8, PIGMENT PRINT,

16” X 24” (2013)
1,00,000, PHOTOINK
The series Mount Analogue is an extension of Madhuban Mitra

and Manas Bhattacharya’s laboured documentation of an
abandoned National 35 camera factory. They examined a cache
of battered 35mm negatives retrieved from the factory’s garbage,
belonging to and shot by the workers who left long ago. >

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XXUNTITLED
BY LAXMA GOUD
WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER,
7” X 7” 98,000,
ART ALIVE GALLERY
Padma Shri winner Laxma Goud’s 65-year-long practice

has made him an expert at drawing out a tender
sensuality in terms of line across a variety of mediums,
including etching, gouache, pastel, sculpture, and glass
painting. This watercolour work offers a glimpse of his
enthusiasm for depicting bucolic landscapes.
LITHIFIED LIVES 20
BY SAVIA MAHA JAN
PAPER, CLAY, WOOD ASH, BONE ASH,

CALCIUM CARBONATE BASED GLAZE,
MANGANESE DIOXIDE BASED SLIP,
COBALT BASED SLIP; 10.5” X 7.5” X 2” (2014)
XXI
72,800, TARQ
Lithified Lives 20 reflects Savia Mahajan’s concern with

the symbolism of death. “The binding of a book is ripped
apart and the book is ‘rebound’ with clay layered between
the pages. When this is fired at a high temperature, the
book disappears, leaving only its obscure imprint on the
clay,” says physicist K Sridhar. The ensuing material
deposits create an irresistible texture, making
the object covetable.
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TRIVANDRUM MUSEUM GARDEN

BY ALEXANDER DEVASIA
PEN DRAWING ON PAPER,

11” X 7.5” (1984)
40,000, THE GUILD XXII
This drawing by the Kerala-born artist is an early work, from a period when
Alexander Devasia and his colleagues reflected on everyday life. “Reading
has very much been a part of Malayali ethos, and this ordinary man is seen
in the Museum grounds sitting on a bench doing just that,” says gallery
director Shalini Sawhney, who, in 2018, hosted a show on Devasia’s past
works titled The Endurance Narrative, curated by Sudhir Patwardhan. >

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MAKING A BARREN LAND BY SANGITA MAITY
SERIGRAPHY AND MINES SOIL ON CANVAS,

SET OF EIGHT, 7” X 5” EACH (2019)
80,000, SHRINE EMPIRE GALLERY XXIII
This Kolkata-based artist has invested years in investigating the landscape of Barbil, a prominent iron ore
mining zone in Odisha. The direct consequences of mining have been dislocation, displacement and the
loss of land rights and natural resources. Her practice exposes these issues. “I have engaged with them in
their makeshift settlements over the course of time to understand what they have unlearned in the
process of displacement—and what they have learned by unlearning their traditions,” says Sangita Maity.
WHEN WE ALL TRIED

TO GET THAT SLIPPERY
BY MITHRA KAMALAM
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Meet the visionaries who are consciously working towards making
contemporary art—often labelled esoteric and exclusive—
accessible, easy to engage with, and available to everyone
Impressions Of
Lodhi by Yip Yew
Chong, Lodhi
Art District,
Delhi (2019)
ST+ART
Less than a decade ago, when art began popping up along the bylanes of
Hauz Khas Village in Delhi, we prided ourselves on having our own
Banksy moment. Glowing from that momentary glory, we posed, clicked,
Audacious, diverse and hashtagged, and moved on. Enter the young radicals Akshat Nauriyal,
borderline radical, its five Arjun Bahl, Giulia Ambrogi, Hanif Kureshi and Thanish Thomas, who
founders are responsible quickly harnessed this momentum to create a movement. In no time,
they became five threads wound together, forming a velvet rope that “in-
for making India’s street cluded, not excluded, all spaces and strata of society.” And so, St+art
art movement a spectacle India, named after their democratic hope for the country’s public art
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to behold, reports scene, was formed in 2014. Aptly pronounced “start”, this not-for-profit
organisation found itself wandering over to the dark side—the
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it as the latter. While the West has had a con-
(Clockwise from top) Plastic Ocean by Tan Zi Xi, Sassoon
Dock Project, Mumbai (2017); Mahatma Gandhi mural, text for street art for years, and long labelled it
Churchgate Station, Mumbai by Eduardo Kobra (2017); vandalism (though it is changing), in India,
Nature’s Arch And Visions Of Altered Landscapes by Li Hill, we’ve had none. That little piece of luck, of be-
Lodhi Art District, Delhi (2018); Auntie Maria by Deepak ing the first, very quickly began to work in
Sarsat, Cut Out Project by Hanif Kureshi, Goa (2017)
St+art’s favour. “Because of the lack of a
movement, graffiti never had a negative
connotation here,” Nauriyal says. That
lack was soon turned into potential. Dur-
ing its inaugural festival, St+art created a
Gandhi mural at the headquarters of the
Delhi Police. And just like that, the usu-
ally anti-establishment art movement be-
came establishment-approved.
That didn’t dilute its message, howev-
er. From the Delhi Metro to Telangana
Tourism, it often partners with govern-
ment organisations on projects, keeping
a remarkably fine balance between re-
maining political, maintaining artistic
freedom and throwing too-big-to-miss
social questions onto walls. For instance,
its work with the Aravani Art Project in
bringing transgender communities to the
streets to paint, or rehabilitating Tihar
Jail inmates via art.
The five founders share a common
vision to “re-imagine public spaces
through art, while providing a platform
for artists to freely express themselves.”
Over the years, they’ve made a rollicking suc-
cess of the one genre of art that questioned its
own industry, because, as Nauriyal gently re-
minds me, “Art is an industry often restricted
to museums and galleries.”
From Delhi’s Shahpur Jat and Lodhi Colony
to Mumbai’s Sassoon Docks and the narrow
lanes of Dharavi, and from the highroads of Hy-
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agenda perfectly via one ques-
tion: “What do spaces mean to
people—and how can art be
used to bring people into
those spaces?” So, what’s next?
“Sleep?” he quips, and you get
the feeling they haven’t rested
since St+art began half a dec-
ade ago. How else does one ex-
plain the prolific output of stir-
ring projects over such a short
time? The five of them have
traded parchment and canvas
for cityscapes, creating a revolu-
tion of sorts. Watch out—
they’re coming to a wall near
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Be it the Tate Modern in London, the Centre
Pompidou in Paris or the promenade on Carter
Road in Mumbai, Shilpa Gupta’s work is con-
sistently talked about. Favoured among an es-
tablished coterie of art connoisseurs and
collectors, her artworks have been cov-
eted at the best galleries, art fairs
and biennales. However, she also
makes an effort to make her work
publicly accessible in an attempt to
engage with viewers who belong to
different geographies and sociocul-
tural backgrounds.
Take for instance her light installa-
tion, I Live Under Your Sky Too (2013), which
was pitched at the Carter Road promenade. At
dusk, the illuminated sentences in English,
Hindi and Urdu, stitched together the different
subcontinental languages. “All its elements
were part of the experience,” says Gupta, “be it
the sea in the background, which is a symbol of
migration, the fishing boats, a plethora of street
sounds, and the pace of people walking there.”
Gupta’s oeuvre is marked by inclusivity. Her
work draws focus on marginalised individuals
SHILPA GUPTA or communities. Her sound installation For, In

Your Tongue, I Cannot Fit (2017-2018), exhib-
Through viewer participation, interactive ited at this year’s Venice Biennale, featured
spoken word by 100 poets who had been
installations and a polyglot perspective, one of imprisoned, executed, or both. “It created a pal-
India’s leading contemporary artists is seamlessly pably ghostly presence,” and left visitors “visi-
blurring the boundaries between art in and out bly transformed by the experience,” according
to the biennale’s curator Ralph Rugoff.
of the gallery space, observes Radhika Iyengar As an artist, Gupta encourages viewer par-
ticipation. Through There Is No Explosive In
This - Street Series (2007), she invited volun-
teers in London to roam the streets carrying
white bags emblazoned with the titular text.
The series, conceived to interrogate and disrupt
preconceived racial and communal anxieties,
was later produced as digital photographs.
“Shilpa sets out to engage, not alienate,” ob-
serves Nada Raza, the curator at Ishara Art
Foundation, Dubai, who worked with her for
the foundation’s inaugural exhibition, Altered
Inheritances: Home Is A Foreign Place (2019).
“Our present world is confusing and deliber-
ately designed to obfuscate. Shilpa encourages a
healthy questioning of the status quo by allow-
ing us to experience what it feels like to be stuck
behind a fence.”
2020 will see Gupta furthering her message
(Clockwise from top) A Library Of to break through the boundaries between insti-
35 Books Written Anonymously Or tutions and public art via her upcoming exhib-
Under Pseudonyms (2011-12); We its, Homelands at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge
Change Each Other (2017); For, In and Where We Now Stand—In Order To Map
Your Tongue, I Cannot Fit (2017-18) The Future at the 21st Century Museum of
Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, in Japan.>

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Crocodile
Installation (2015)
BAADAL has become an unlikely hero for the people of

his home city. The 40-year-old artist, born and
NANJUNDASWAMY trained in Mysuru, periodically intervenes in
civic issues, since he suffered a mishap himself
He is Bengaluru’s favourite artistic crusader. a few years ago due to bad roads.
His viral installations and performances haven’t “I was riding home late one night after work,
when I met with a minor accident due to dys-
just won the Internet, but are also a wake-up functional road dividers,” he says. He wanted to
call for civic issues, finds Somak Ghoshal draw the attention of the authorities, but
the only language he knew, he says, was
visual. This former employee of an ad-
vertising agency decided to take his
art out in the open, in the service
of his fellow citizens.
Over the years, Nanjundaswamy
has stunned the internet (and, of
course, the inhabitants of Bengaluru) with
his life-size three-dimensional works, most of
which are made in response to current events
that people can instantly relate to. The moon-
walking stunt, for example, was executed in the
wake of India’s space mission to the moon.
“As a kid, I worked at a library after school
where I read A Very Old Man With Enormous
Nanjundaswamy’s
Wings by Gabriel García Márquez, and novels
moonwalk by the Kannada writer Ramachandra Deva,”
performance went Nanjundaswamy says. “That’s how I was first
instantly viral introduced to magic realism.” He lists Asterix,
Phantom, Mandrake, Bahadur, Tintin and Dis-
Yama, the Hindu god of death stares out of a ney’s comics as other influences on his “founda-
pavement; an open manhole serves as his tion in understanding colours and expression.”
mouth, into which an unsuspecting pedestrian As an adult, Nanjundaswamy admired
could be swallowed. A life-size crocodile seems Kannada writers Poornachandra Tejaswi and
to splash across a massive puddle on a busy Swami Vivekananda, while Don Martin’s Mad
thoroughfare. Most recently, an actor dressed magazine honed his taste for satire and
up as an astronaut moonwalked across pot- sarcasm. “Not many know this about me, but I
holed streets, as though navigating craters on also write short stories for Kannada publica-
Yama On An Open the moon. With his ingenious creations, the art- tions,” he adds. Nanjundaswamy says he’s
Manhole (2014) ist Baadal Nanjundaswamy has become a viral proud to have taken art out of the white cube.
sensation on social media platforms—and by “It belongs to everyone,” says the champion of
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In the few days that passed between thinking
about this essay and writing it, its subject cre-
ated a stir in the art world, as he routinely has
every few months for the last three decades.
Such is the ubiquity and potency of Banksy, the
British artist whose identity no one knows for
Very Little certain, despite the paparazzi’s dogged persis-
Helps/Tesco Flag tence to expose him for years. Many of his fans
(2008), mural in don’t even want to know the person behind the
North London moniker. They prefer the romantic, Robin
Hood-like Banksy to the flesh-and-blood figure
ICON
who is one of the most popular and recognisable
ARTIST
makers of public art in the world.
On October 3, Devolved Parliament, a paint-
ing by Banksy which shows the
ANONYMOUS
House of Commons packed with
chimpanzees in place of ministers,
hammered down at £9.88 million
(over 90 crore) at Sotheby’s in Lon-
don, breaking his previous auction
Banksy’s unique brand of ‘art for all’ has broken every record. He was quick to respond on
Instagram, with a quote by art crit-
rule. Three decades later, it stands true to its purpose and ic Robert Hughes: “But the price of
continues to disrupt. Here’s looking at the art world’s most a work of art is now part of its func-
tion, its new job is to sit on the wall
popular and revolutionary vandal. By Somak Ghoshal and get more expensive. Instead of
being the common property of hu-
mankind the way a book is, art becomes
the particular property of somebody who
can afford it…” A telling quote, cap-
tioned: “Record price for a Banksy paint-
ing set at auction tonight. Shame I [Banksy]
didn’t still own it.” Created in 2009, it seems
like a prophetic vision of British politics circa
2019 amid the mayhem of Brexit.
PUBLIC AFFAIR
While it is fair to describe this work and his re-
sponse as public-minded, it was with another,
more explicitly public kind of art that Banksy
entered the scene. In Bristol, where it is as-
sumed he grew up in a volatile, working-class
neighbourhood, Banksy began to create his
unique brand of ‘art for all’ in the 1990s. Armed
with cans of spray paint, a tool wielded by gen-
erations of graffiti artists before and after him,
Banksy painted across his home town with viv-
Rage, The id colours. His magic touch turned the familiar
Flower Thrower into something provocative, literally and meta-
(2005), mural phorically changing the writing on the wall.
in Bethlehem, Walls are useful structures for states to keep
Jerusalem
people apart. But walls also bristle with subver-
sive potential—they can act as a primal canvas
for the expression of emotions. Our ancient an-
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Although Banksy has described painting on
walls as “low-level dissent”, he did turn it into a
proactive instrument of radical protest. He in-
spired a younger tribe of graffiti artists, includ-
ing Delhi-based Daku, to harness the form’s
power. Not only did Banksy use art to revolt
against oppression, he used it to highlight the
foundations of capitalist greed on which the
business of art thrives.
As opposed to art preserved in temperature-
controlled museums and galleries, Banksy’s
work is left around carelessly, serendipitously,
exposed to the elements. It ambushes the view-
er in alleys and on street corners, and inside
mouldy subways and dilapidated buildings.
Depending on the beholder, his art either quali-
fies as vandalism of public property or shines
for its ingenuity.
While many of Banksy’s works have often
been scrubbed clean by civic authorities, some
have survived at the insistence of the public.
Since 2001, he has organised his own versions
of ‘exhibitions’. From the streets of London to
West Asia, the world is his playground. Banksy
has invaded the bastions of high art and got
away with it—in 2004, he hung Mona Lisa
Smile, his emojified take on the iconic master-
piece at the Louvre in Paris.
Although Banksy’s art belongs to everyone
graffiti of all kinds and document a people’s his- and no one, he has, at times, sold some of it
tory of rebellion from the grassroots. In a strik- through a cheekily named front called Pest
ing example of the latter, Banksy created Control. And while he may be the only ‘street
Walled Off Hotel in 2017, a hotel filled with pro- artist’ to command exorbitant prices, he hasn’t
vocative work, offering the “worst view” in the sold out to the market. In 2007, for instance, he
world: the 400-mile-long wall that runs along painted a scene where buyers are seen haggling
the West Bank, dividing Israel and Palestine. over a work that has one withering sentence
Banksy’s efforts bore the stamp of his singu- in it: “I can’t believe you morons actually buy
lar mind from the start. A girl holding a balloon this shit.”
(Clockwise from top) One
Nation Under CCTV seems to fly out of a wall. A street fighter is Last year, at a Sotheby’s auction, as soon as
(2007) London; Devolved poised to hurl a Molotov cocktail, but his deadly the gavel came down after the sale of his paint-
Parliament (2009); Mona arsenal turns into a bouquet of flowers. From ing, Girl With Balloon (2006), for a record price
Lisa Smile (2004) anti-war polemics to turf wars between the of $1.4 million (over 9 crore), it slid out of the
haves and have-nots, Banksy holds up a mirror frame and proceeded to shred itself. Banksy
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to our turbulent times. Maria Popova, the cura- later claimed to have fitted a shredder into this
tor of Brain Pickings, admits that in spite of work. Just when the elite ecosystem of art buy-
what may seem to be his “ego-driven prank(s)”, ers and sellers were feeling smug about owning
Banksy “challenges our relationship with art a Banksy, the artist of the people deflated their
and makes us question.” mood with one revolutionary pinprick. ■

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manding a safer space for

everyone. We called it the
Queer Futures Potluck
Drag artist Party, where we each
Zeesh celebrates brought a bit of our-
queer identities selves. “A party becomes
through his
performances
an important site…as
an informal gathering
where we can explore
community care while
making it fun for every-
one, through acceptance
and affirmative consent,”
shares Vidisha-Fadescha,
who co-curated the pro-
ject with me. This got me
thinking: what are the
other safe—and more in-
clusive—spaces within
the Indian art world?
BEYOND
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This need to create all-
inclusive spaces, with a
strong sense of commu-
nity, is a shared goal of
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have stopped waiting for institutional support.
But we are aware of our shortcomings: the
queer art scene, just like queer activism, has
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increased awareness of intersectionality and
pop culture representation, like the TV series
Pose, fem and trans voices are slowly coming to
the forefront. Closer home, the Aravani Art Pro-
Is there queer representation in the Indian art ject is a collective of womxn, many of whom
come from traditional Aravani communities in
world? Are there safe spaces, inclusive agendas, Karnataka. Painting murals as a statement to
and a real sense of community? Curator claim public space, the collective has worked on
several walls across the country, and even one at
Shaunak Mahbubani attempts to find answers Facebook’s headquarters in San Francisco. Art-
ist Shanthi Muniswamy says, “The project has
given us a positive way to build bridges between
For one evening in early September this year, the Goethe-Institut Max the trans community and society at large.”
Mueller Bhavan in Delhi dropped its gender-segregated frisking system “Queerness has never been given space in in-
and changed its traditional girl/boy washrooms to include all genders. stitutions; it has never been considered impor-
The space, a hotbed between the capital’s cultural ecosystem and queer tant,” says Suresh Jayaram, founder of 1Shan-
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The country’s first openly gay artist,

Bhupen Khakhar, speaking about his
and film screenings, among other ways. sexuality to Dibeyendu Ganguly in
Case in point: there’s a constant conver- 1992, said, “I guess [other journalists]
sation during Pride Month, when it are embarrassed to ask me about it.
hosts celebratory gatherings. Illustrators When I bring it up, they change the
Nandini Moitra and Upasana Agarwal subject.” Educator and critic Shivaji
have set up the Amra Odbhuth Queer Panikkar explains: “Historical and
Café in southern Kolkata, designed as a art historical studies have always
refuge for people to escape normative dealt with ancient and contemporary
spaces. It holds a diverse selection of documents which show us that cross-
events and is primarily crowdfunded. dressing and same-sex representations in texts
(Clockwise from left)
Dragery, initiated by Fadescha, is a recurring Dragery’s Queer in Public and visuals are aplenty… [but] when it came to
gathering in Delhi that addresses phobias and Walk, After Party Collective the practice and presentation of related project
misconceptions around gender, identity, and at Queer Futures Potluck works, there was a need for a sanitised and
desire through the form of drag. It has organ- Party, Untitled artwork by muted version of the issue.” Envisioning paths
Paro at Powercut (2019)
ised meetings around non-binary drag, SRS ahead, Mandeep Raikhy, director of the choreo-
and transition, as well as a queer public walk at graphic performance Queen-size, says, “I want
Delhi’s bustling Connaught Place. PowerCut, a us to find ways to connect queerness with caste
monthly art show hosted by Avril Stormy justice, with climate, with animal rights.” Tejal
Unger and Renuka Rajiv at Unger’s apartment Shah’s video work, Between The Waves, com-
in Bengaluru, is envisioned as a free space for missioned for Documenta 13, has been a piv-
artists to explore outside of conventional otal point in this manner of thinking.
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restrictions. Unger says, “Having our own It was affirming to see powerful representa-
space meant that a lot of artists were able to do tion at Anita Dube’s edition of Kochi-Muziris
experimental work, without fear of public Biennale (KMB) 2018: the streets of the city
reactions and censorship.” were plastered with South African artist Zanele
Muholi’s stunning photographs of queer
LOUD AND CLEAR women and transmen, and Aryakrishnan’s
The spectre of censorship has been dominant in Sweet Maria Monument, a tribute to the mur-
the history of Indian queer art. Sunil Gupta, dered trans activist Maria, created a space of
whose works have been shown all over the gathering and conversation within the bustling
world, had his show of photographs shut down halls of Aspinwall House. As important as it is
at the Alliance Française de Delhi in 2012. Art- to see international spaces like KMB taking
ist Jahangir Jani has been reprimanded by gal- these steps, we need all institutions, including
lerists and fellow artists for speaking openly museums, alternate spaces and media houses
about his sexuality: “I’ve constantly been to support queer people not only through repre-
asked why I need to proclaim myself as being sentation but employment too. As the poet-ac-
gay or queer, but I’ve always done what I felt tivist Vqueeram Aditya Sahai reminds us: “We
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TAKE IT OUTSIDE
Public art in India has moved beyond commemorative statues to include provocative
protest art, culturally significant murals and true-to-life installations. Here are five
recent works that we can’t stop talking about. By Maanya Sachdeva
THE TOXIC CHAMBER BY ARUNKUMAR WHY BY DAKU
HG (2019) GURUGRAM, DELHI NCR (2019) HUSSAIN SAGAR
Part of the Gurgaon Interactive Public Art project by LAKE, HYDERABAD
the citizen-led collective I Am Gurgaon and gallery Street artist Daku, dubbed
ArtPilgrim Live, The Toxic Chamber is a large cave- India’s Banksy, in collaboration
like structure that sculptor Arunkumar HG fashioned with St+art India used three
from automobile parts, recycled PET bottles, lakh recycled plastic bottles to
e-waste and discarded plastic chairs. His goal was to create a giant question mark in
use everyday objects to create an installation that an attempt to draw attention to
viewers could step into, prompting them to reflect our massive plastic problem and
on the practice of unchecked consumption. start a meaningful conversation
around waste, highlighting the
need for its proper disposal.
MISSING
BY LEENA
KEJRIWAL
(ONGOING
SINCE 2014) INDIA’S FIRST
ACROSS INDIA STREET ART CITY
This project BY MULTIPLE ARTISTS
combines art, (2019) PRAYAGRAJ
technology and In one of the largest
photography examples of public art the
to combat sex country has ever seen,
trafficking. It Delhi Street Art, a city-
was unveiled at based initiative, covered
India Art Fair three lakh square feet
(2014), when of the walls of Prayagraj
Kejriwal presented (formerly Allahabad) with
towering
WHO AM I? KNOW ME! I EXIST.. graffiti and murals and
representational BY ARAVANI ART PROJECT (2018) turned it into the country’s
black cut-outs of SONAGACHI, KOLKATA first ‘street art city’. Notable
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EXPERTS
WHOSE ART IS IT,

ANYWAY?
As galleries
attempt to
woo a larger,
more diverse
audience and
an inclusive
museum
works towards
its unveiling,
Vogue speaks
to experts and
institutions to
learn how art
is opening up
to everyone
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Inside the
Museum of
Modern Art
(MoMA) in
New York
PLAYING TO
THE GALLERY
From curated walks to programmes “My four-year-old could have made that” is a mocking decla-
ration often issued on modern and contemporary art. The
targeting new collectors and younger observation could well be in the context of a square canvas
artists, the great ‘white cube’ seems painting with a solid black circle and four colourful corners,
to have realised that it needs to reach or fine graphite lines running across a blank sheet of paper.
out in order to remain relevant, Never mind that these describe significant works by
celebrated artists SH Raza and Nasreen Mohamedi,
finds artist and writer Rahul Kumar respectively. The latest Martin Scorsese flick, the last
Margaret Atwood novel, even the time-travelling expecta-
tions of the next Met Gala—most creative disciplines make
it to drawing room conversations and popular culture,
but visual art remains on the periphery. Barely known >

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TO NURTURE
for a deeper interaction with experts CREATIVITY IN AN
and an environment that is welcoming, AUDIENCE THAT
even for the uninitiated.” HAS NEVER VISITED
and seemingly inaccessible. But to in- WALK THE TALK
A GALLERY BEFORE”
crease the acceptance and patronage Curated walks alongside regular exhi- —BHAVNA KAKAR,
for contemporary art, it is paramount GALLERIST, LATITUDE 28
bitions are now the norm. Latitude 28
to make it more accessible and less organises workshops and public walks
intimidating. And the art fraternity, to provide an enriching experience for
once a notoriously insiders-only world, children and young adults. Bhavna Ka-
seems to have picked up on this. kar, the owner of this Delhi-based gal-
lery, explains, “Our aim is to nurture who performed pieces inspired by the
NEW ARTISTS, YOUNGER creativity in an audience that has nev- art on display.
COLLECTORS er visited a gallery before. Workshops
A case in point is the initiative of en- that take them through the works on THE MILLENNIAL WAY
gaging young talent by Gallery Es- display have been hugely successful, In contrast, the 56-year-old Gallery
pace. The Delhi-based gallery remains and many of them are now regular vis- Chemould (now Chemould Prescott
committed to the artists it represents, itors.” Outreach is an integral part of Road), also in Mumbai, has played a
which includes stalwarts like Zarina how Kakar plans her exhibitions, and significant role in creating the land-
Hashmi. Yet, there was a compel- social media is her preferred channel to scape of contemporary Indian art. It
ling need to look at upcoming talent. create buzz. works with early modernists, as well as
“Younger buyers cannot afford the Mumbai-based Tarq, one of the some of the country’s best-known con-
price points of senior artists. It is im- younger galleries, was established to temporary artists, many of whom have
portant for them to invest in young create a platform for dialogue around achieved considerable success but have
artists, and then grow together. Our art and its myriad connotations. Hena begun to be regarded as unattainable
role is to educate and guide them in Kapadia, its founder, sees it as an in- and too expensive.
this journey,” says Renu Modi, the cubator that allows artists to push “There is a natural course for young-
gallery’s founder. boundaries. “For a more discursive ex- er artists, who tend to debut with some
Exhibit 320, also in Delhi, launched amination of the arts, our programmes of the younger galleries. The percep-
its Young Collectors Salon (YCS), are an amalgam of educational initia- tion of Chemould being ‘senior’, and
which promotes early and mid-career tives and forums for critical discourse, having artists who are ‘too expensive’,
artists from the Indian subcontinent. as well as creative partnerships that needed to be addressed. We tack-
While its clients include seasoned col- allow the art and gallery space to be led this by working with artists who
lectors and museums, the gallery hopes enjoyed for what it is,” she says. A one- would agree to create art within a cer-
to develop interest among the educated off Tarq event with The Poetry Club, tain price structure, potentially make
young. Rasika Kajaria, who runs Ex- Mumbai, blossomed into a full-fledged smaller-format works, or work in edi-
hibit 320, says, “Over the past 10 years, collaboration, titled Canvas Kavita, tions. This way, we did not ‘discount’
since our inception, we have witnessed where the club brought together poets the works of art,” says its gallery direc-
an active audience- tor Shireen Gandhy, referring
group, often in its to Modus Operandi, a show
mid-thirties, who that recently completed its
are interested not second edition. The initiative
only in collecting, was launched with a fresh fo-
but also in educat- cus on social media outreach
ing themselves on in a bid to target the millen-
art practices and nial demographic.
histories. Initia- Plenty is being done to nur-
tives like YCS allow ture a new breed of collectors,
but the gallery ecosystem
must continue to innovate
in our hyper-digital times.
Perhaps listings on BookMy-
Show.com and exhibitions on
Modus Operandi
Instagram might follow, or
at Chemould even art on Amazon—who
Prescott Road knows? >

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ALL-ACCESS PASS
India will finally get its first inclusive
museum with Abhishek Poddar’s
Museum of Art and Photography, set
to launch in 2020. Art critic Bharti
Lalwani breaks down what this means
Ask Abhishek Poddar, the founder and trustee of the Muse-

“AS A LOCAL um of Art and Photography (MAP), about this milestone and
he pays credit to the significance of an Indian museum with-
INSTITUTION out the entanglements of governmental red tape. “As a local
WITH A GLOBAL institution with a global outlook, MAP is keenly aware of the
OUTLOOK, power of art in cultural diplomacy. It is committed to raising
MAP IS KEENLY the profile of the Indian art industry globally by bringing
international artists and experiences to India, as well as
AWARE OF sharing knowledge and systems that can revitalise the coun-
THE POWER try’s museum landscape. With MAP, my team and I want to
OF CULTURAL build a museum that aims for the highest standards and
NIYATI MEHTA
nurture a space that is free from the bureaucracy that limits

DIPLOMACY” many of India’s cultural institutions. We want to see it be-
—ABHISHEK PODDAR come an integral part of the fabric of the city,” he says.

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MAP can take a substantial leap in re-

alising these ambitions. This August, it
received a grant of 10 crore from
Mphasis, an information technology
solutions provider. This grant, received
over five years, will go towards digitis- BEYOND RAMPS
ing its collection, organising program- And what of exhibitions and program-
ming and facilitating loans for other ming? Where does one begin to cu-
exhibitions. It will also lay the ground- rate shows and outreach for different
The world’s
work for designing an institution that groups of visitors? The team at MAP
is cognisant of its differently abled is in touch with its counterparts at the
visitors by covering all aspects of acces- Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the top three
museums for
sibility, right from technology and Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in
services to the actual physical space of London. Its newly appointed inclusion
the gallery itself. consultant is working on a report that the visually
LAY OF THE LAND
focuses on services across museums in
the US. So, inclusive programming is impaired
But what does ‘creating equal access definitely on MAP’s agenda. Its direc-
to opportunities in the artistic and tor, Kamini Sawhney, says, “We are COOPER HEWITT,
cultural sphere’ mean, beyond build- exploring various solutions for differ- SMITHSONIAN
ing ramps for wheelchairs? Poddar ex- ent types of disabilities, and creating DESIGN MUSEUM
plains, “We will ensure that all spaces tactile experiences of paintings is one in New York offers a
twice-weekly verbal
in the museum are easy to navigate by of them. We are studying the technol-
description tour called
installing accessible signage and using ogy currently available to aide visitors’ Access+Ability that is
appropriate technology. Keeping ac- experience in museums. We will then led by specially trained
cess at the forefront of the choices we select the most appropriate one for the docents. Join a Cooper
make regarding the interiors is para- type of art on display. Because what Hewitt educator in
mount. Exhibitions will also be made may be suitable to experience a photo- conversation and
accessible by having as many artworks graph may not work for a sculpture or explore a selection
as possible translated into tactile expe- a textile.” of objects through
riences, accompanied by audio and vis- MAP’s collection is divided into six detailed verbal
ual guides. Our visitors’ programmes, departments that cover a spectrum in description and touch.
education services and outreach will be terms of era, style, materials and back-
UFFIZI GALLERY
accessible and inclusive too.” ground. Apart from photography, pre- in Florence has a
From ticketing to navigation to in- modern art, modern and contemporary guided Touch Tour that
terpreters, MAP is currently deliber- art, textiles, craft and design, folk and enables people with
ating on a series of apps and physical tribal art, and popular culture find rep- vision loss to use their
tiles for signage throughout its space, resentation. According to Sawhney, sense of touch (with
all designed under the guidance of the grant from Mphasis will be utilised latex-gloved hands, of
the Diversity and Equal Opportunity towards making art and the museum course) to get a closer
Centre (DEOC). The building will be accessible and inclusive through a look at its collection
equipped with wheelchair-friendly 360-degree approach that includes dig- of art in marble.
classroom tables and will have a qui- ital resources, education workshops,
V&A has offered
et room for those who struggle with exhibitions and recruitment, as well as tactile sessions and
being in crowded spaces. Accessibility the museum space itself. > programming since
also lies in details such as door-locking 1985. It now also has
mechanisms, vending machines, light- sensory backpacks for
ing, hearing enhancement systems, children with visual
and emergency preparedness. MAP is impairments, promising
also currently developing its website, to make exploring the
which will be completely accessible museum fun.
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“I SEE
MYSELF
AS A
FACILITATOR,
AS SOMEONE
WHO TAKES
ART TO THE
PEOPLE
RATHER THAN
BRINGING
PEOPLE
TO ART”
— TARANA
SAWHNEY
NEW DIRECTION COURTESY ITALO RONDINELLA; LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA; BJORN WALLANDER
If there’s a champion of art in India for Art collectors, gallerists, auctioneers, private foundations
2019, it is Tarana Sawhney. One of the and even museum promoters tend to talk the same lan-
forces behind the India Pavilion at the guage: What sold, and for how much? Which emerging artist
is on the up and who has fallen off the map? And if you’re on
Venice Biennale, she has now set her the inside track, are you at the top shows—Kochi, Venice,
sights on getting corporate support in a Dubai, London, Miami, Delhi? It can get a bit cliquey inside
bid to democratise art, finds Sunil Sethi this self-promoting, and sometimes gloating, world. But
that’s where Tarana Sawhney is different, she’s busy reboot-
ing it. Although she owns a splendid private collection—vin-
tage Zarina Hashmis, unusual Rana Begums and installa-
tions by Benitha Perciyal—she dislikes the ‘collector’ label.
She’s not too keen on the well-worn ‘patron’ either, though
she serves on the board of the influential Delhi-based

arships and art residencies, she is be-
hind FICA’s patrons’ programmes. In
addition, she has been a key sponsor
Foundation for Indian Contemporary of the invigorating Students’ Biennale
Art (FICA) and Tate Modern’s South at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale for sev-
Asian acquisitions committee. Most eral editions.
importantly, perhaps, was her appoint- This has fit well with her bigger
ment as chair of the Confederation of campaign to persuade CII business
Indian Industry’s (CII) clout-worthy leaders to include art (and craft skills)
task force on art and culture. in mandatory corporate social respon-
sibility budgets. “Most CSR spend-
OUTSIDE THE BOX ing goes towards education, health-
Knowing her aversion to being boxed care and sanitation, but I think art
in (and her reputation as a former is a deserving cause too—even if it
lawyer who once worked in the late means employing local craftspeople in
Arun Jaitley’s chamber), I suggest factory or office structures.” In this, Jitish Kallat’s
she is ably supported by her husband Covering Letter (2012)
“catalyst and connector”. “Exactly!”
she enthuses, the cloud of scepticism Tarun Sawhney, the scion of an old
lifting. “That’s the role I’ve aimed industrial family with interests in sug-
for—and see growing. I’m not here to ar and engineering. together the India Pavilion at the 58th
help people buy art and I don’t want to Venice Biennale, which concluded last
start another foundation. I see myself A NEW AGENDA month, after a hiatus of eight years.
as a facilitator, as someone who takes Just as she personally buys art ‘verti- Titled Our Time For A Future Car-
art to the people rather than bringing cally’ (choosing the best works from an ing, the show, spread over 64,000sqft,
people to art.” artist’s many phases; for example, the celebrated 150 years of Mahatma Gan-
To this end, she has thrown one iron best of Zarina’s works from the 1960s dhi’s birth, with a virtuoso display of
into the fire after another. For three onwards), so Sawhney believes in dove- Indian art curated by KNMA’s direc-
years, she has successfully sponsored tailing corporate and institutional pa- tor and chief curator, Roobina Karode.
FICA’s public art project at the India tronage of art to create encompassing The show included the Haripura Pan-
Art Fair, where artists like Sudarshan unities. She is passionate about bridg- els by Nandalal Bose (commissioned
Shetty and Thukral & Tagra created ing public-private partnerships. One by Gandhi in 1938) and MF Husain’s
physically interactive works to engage such recent achievement has been landmark painting Zameen, as well a
the public. Apart from awards, schol- the creation of a synergy between CII, range of contemporary installations by
the Ministry of Culture, the National Atul Dodiya, GR Iranna, Ashim Pur-
Gallery of Modern Art, and the Kiran kayastha and the late Rummana Hus-
The India Pavilion at the
Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) to put sain, among others. One of the most
58th Venice Biennale arresting exhibits was Covering Letter
by Jitish Kallat, of a letter written by
Gandhi to Hitler, a chronicle of two
radically opposed belief systems.
Sawhney, having established a firm
foothold at milestone shows at home
and overseas, sees her art-to-the-pub-
lic engagement diversifying. “If we’re
talking of creating 99 smart cities, then
public art must be part of the vocabu-
lary. CII has commissioned a report for
local governments, business communi-
ties and artists on the benefits of art in
public spaces, so that they can channel
their energies.” But as someone with
forensic legal training, she knows the
art of persuasion and argument. As a
member of CII’s steering committees,
to throw up ideas for events surround-
ing its upcoming 125th anniversary,
Tarana Sawhney has her job cut out
for her. >

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IT’S EVERYONE’S BIENNALE

Far from a happy accident, it is years of careful planning and programming
that have made the Kochi-Muziris Biennale one of the country’s largest,
most inclusive public art events, observes Rajashree Balaram
Trapped, Not Defeated

by Insha Manzoor,
artist-in-residence,
KMB (2012)
As Thomachan the fisherman faced the golden sunset, pleat-

ing his fishing net with a meditative finesse, the seafront at
Fort Kochi teemed with weekend clamour. Distracted mo-
mentarily when I asked him if he had seen the Biennale, he
seemed amused: “I live in Fort Kochi, how can I afford to
miss the binale?” I asked whether he liked any works in par-
ticular. “The melting man under the red light. I don’t know
how to say this...but it made me feel something deep.” This
was three years ago, when I was attending the 2016 Kochi-
COURTESY KOCHI BIENNALE
Muziris Biennale (KMB). Thomachan could not remember

the name of the artist or the title of the work (he was refer-
ring to Austrian artist Martin Walde’s Multiple Choice, a
A Place Beyond wax sculpture that melted under infrared light), but he had
Belief by Nathan
made time to visit an international art event nonetheless,
Coley, KMB (2019)
and allowed himself to be moved by it.

BIENNALE TO BINALE
Earlier, art events in Kerala, like
everywhere else in the world, were
regarded as a hive of cognoscenti. It
was this very notion that MA Baby, the
former minister of education in Kerala,
sought to decimate when he approached
artists Bose Krishnamachari and
Riyas Komu a decade ago. Even before
conceptualising the body of the event,
they decided that it was critical to
first explain to people the concept of a
biennale. And so, leaflets demystifying
it were distributed to locals and
institutions. “Our friends in theatre ROOM FOR ALL
performed small sketches in public and Aside from the rise in tourism and
we had bloggers speaking about the business, KMB is championed by the
Biennale online. These, I think, had state government for its potential
an impact…we did not come up with impact on future generations, and
the Malayalam word binale, it arrived Krishnamachari sees an opportunity
on its own,” says Krishnamachari. to develop an aesthetic consciousness
The unifying bonhomie was further through ‘the biennale effect’. Busloads
confirmed by the It’s My Biennale of children from villages and small
posters all over Fort Kochi. towns throng every edition, with
Instead of museums and galleries, the art room at Cabral Yard, which
the organisers considered old buildings doubles as a workshop space, being a
that were disused, but rich in history— particular draw. And Art By Children Multiple Choice by Martin Walde,
Aspinwall House, Cabral Yard, and (ABC), run by the KMB Foundation, KMB (2016); KMB encourages viewer
Pepper House, for example. The is a year-round programme that engagement with multi-media art
restoration and effort involved in rolls out art education initiatives for
mounting installations in these spaces children, art educators and teachers
meant more jobs, with a steady input in public schools. Similarly, the 12, 2020, will continue till the second
of electricians, masons and carpenters. Foundation’s Students’ Biennale week of April instead of culminating
Soon tourists began to arrive, which reaches out to art colleges across South at the end of March. “School exams
meant more fish being fried and served Asia to exhibit on an international finish in March, and there was much
at the stalls that dot the stage. And they also host demand that the dates be changed
beachside walkway, more residencies for student so that the children can visit,” says
commuters for rickshaws artists from different Krishnamachari, who feels that even
and buses, and packed “WE DID parts of the country. At if art cannot resolve social issues, it
homestays and hotels. NOT COME present, it has a group allows for a perspective on issues that
“I don’t have a single
room available during
UP WITH THE from Kashmir. “It is
a wonderful way to
isn’t possible in other domains: “Our
social, political and economic problems
those four months,” says MALAYALAM energise art school and art can be addressed with the faculty of the
Sanjeev Prabhakaran, of WORD production,” says Suprita imagination, but we have marginalised
Niyati Boutique Stay in BINALE, IT Moorthy, director, KMB. this,” he says. Human imagination is
Fort Kochi. Despite being the being made to wait on the sidelines
ARRIVED ON longest biennale in the today, but perhaps it will change when
ITS OWN” world, locals can’t seem art stops being a handshake extended
—BOSE to get enough. And 2021 to the select few and becomes an
KRISHNAMACHARI will see the launch of the embrace that has room for all. n
Design Biennale, while
the next edition of KMB,
which begins December

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Jagdip
Jagpal
>FAIR PLAY
1
With the next edition of India Art
Fair (IAF) around the corner, its
director Jagdip Jagpal gives Vogue
the highlights:
“It’s going to be a stormer! Expect the

best of South Asian and Indian galleries
and artists. Top international galleries India Art
will bring unseen works by celebrated Fair (2018)
artists—from Berlin’s neugerriemschneider
and New York’s David Zwirner, to new
participants like Marc Straus Gallery
(NYC), PSM Gallery (Berlin) and Gallery
Tableau (Seoul) putting forward stunning
works by Otis Jones, Nathan Peter and
<MUSEUM ALERT
DAG, in an extraordinary
collaboration with the 2
Archaeological Survey of India, is
in the midst of transforming L5 (a
Hwang Sun-tae. Participate in our series
of artist talks, titled What I Did Last former British barracks) at Red Fort.
Summer, featuring leading names like Housing two museums, it will be
Alicja Kwade and Nilima Sheikh. Sign-up a repository of art culled from the
for masterclasses, workshops and tours. erstwhile Mumtaz Mahal Museum
Everything will be made accessible to a as well as the India War Memorial.
larger audience through braille guides Opens early 2020; Dagworld.com
DAG at the
and sign language interpreters.” January Red Fort
30 to February 2, 2020; Indiaartfair.in
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> BIGGEST
PICTURE
2020
Jitish Kallat’s upcoming
solo exhibition will
introduce his largest
painting yet, Ellipses,
currently sized at about
75ft, and Covering Letter
(terranum nuncius), an A definitive list of the most
installation that recalls
the sounds and images anticipated happenings in
that were carried by
NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2. contemporary Indian art
From January 7 to 14 at that you need to calendar for
Famous Studios, Mumbai;
Naturemorte.com next year. By Radhika Iyengar
Jitish Kallat
> MINIMAL MAGIC

Manisha Parekh’s creations are marked by a restrained
palette. After her debut solo exhibition at Jhaveri
Contemporary in 2017, she will return to the gallery
with new works that reflect her continued exploration
of shadow, light and form. Expect to see drawings and
4
paintings on paper, alongside a site-specific installation
made of welded steel. From January to February; Untitled by
Manisha Parekh
Jhavericontemporary.com

> BUY THE BOOK 5
Nikhil Chopra is known for his multi-persona
performances. His most recent, Lands, Waters,
And Skies, saw him take over The Met Breuer in
September—a pivotal moment for him. Celebrating this,
and his other breakthroughs over the last eight years, his
gallery Chatterjee & Lal is ready with his monograph,
to be published next year. Look out for essays by critics
Nikhil Chopra
and curators such as Maria Balshaw, Sheikha Hoor Al
Qasimi and Natasha Ginwala. Chatterjeeandlal.com
6 > ALL EYES ON

Reena Kallat begins 2020 with a
career-defining solo at CSMVS,
Mumbai, featuring a panoply of her
artworks (January to March). She is
7
also part of a group show at Hayward
Gallery, London, called Reverb (June
24 to September 6). Then comes Artwork by
Woven Chronicle, an indelible work Raqib Shaw at
which is currently part of the travelling DAS (2018)
exhibition When Home Won’t Let You
Stay: Migration Through Contemporary ^ BEST IN SHOW
Art, which is currently at the Institute of The next edition of Dhaka Art Summit (DAS),
Contemporary Art, Boston (till January curated by Diana Campbell Betancourt and
26), before moving to the Minneapolis titled Seismic Movements, will feature artistic
Institute of Art (February 22 to May disruptions that have occurred in the South
24) and the Cantor Arts Center at Verso-Recto-
Recto-Verso Asian region in the recent past. From February 7
Stanford University (September 30 to (2017-18) to 14; Dhakaartsummit.org
January 3, 2021). Reenakallat.com
8
> RISING STAR Artwork by
Prabhakar Pachpute has slowly become the rising star of Prabhakar
the Indian art world and was shortlisted for the UK’s biggest Pachpute
contemporary art prize, Artes Mundi 9. Don’t miss what might
be one of the most important shows of the year—his solo
exhibition at Experimenter on Hindusthan Road, Kolkata. It will
also feature a stop-motion animation, made in collaboration with
the U-ra-mi-li Project, which will be layered with documented
9
songs of labour. From January 18 to March 31; Experimenter.in
> HONG KONG

CALLING
With a strong focus on Asian art, Art
Basel Hong Kong is a coveted platform
for talented artists situated in the global
south. Chemould Prescott Road,
Experimenter, Jhaveri Contemporary
and Vadehra Art Gallery are a few
of the Indian galleries participating in Art Basel,
Hong Kong
the next edition. From March 19 to 21; (2019)
Artbasel.com/hong-kong
> REBEL GIRL

Anju Dodiya’s abstract artworks, often
featuring disembodied figures, have a
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BALMAIN
OGs From its inception in 1945 by
The
Pierre Balmain, the French
maison has cultivated a
feminine, form-fitting, richly
embellished aesthetic. Under
Olivier Rousteing this has
predominantly taken on
the form of vibrant sequins
and glitter in body-hugging
minis and sharply cut blazers.
A model wearing Naturally, his ‘Balmain army’
Pierre Balmain of Kardashian-Jenners and
circa 1954 top models can’t get enough.
HALSTON HERITAGE
“Did I miss the memo?” whispered a friend His name is synonymous with the
watching the parade of Bombay beauties who disco ’70s, New York and Studio
54—he dressed Bianca Jagger
sashayed down the staircase of the Grand Hy-
and Liza Minnelli. And while his
att Mumbai at Vogue’s annual Women of the legacy includes clean and minimal
Year awards in various avatars of shine. Blame designs, his use of ultra-suede, his
it on the presence of the new Sultan of Sequins, sensual gold lamé dresses and his
Michael Halpern, who had just wrapped up a sequinned jumpsuits rounded out a
week in the city, meeting and dressing the glam-bohemian aesthetic. The ‘Battle
swish set—“He’s more Sindhi than British,” of Versailles’
Naomi show, 1973
host Karan Johar joked later that night—or the Campbell
fact that when the dress code states ‘Vogue in Versace
best’, taking the glamour up a notch is a given. Couture VERSACE
There was no doubt about it: shimmer, in all its A/W
1995-96
We have Versace to thank
glory (whether sequin, glitter, crystal or lamé) for multiple internet-breaking
ruled the red carpet. Then, there was Malini moments—the supers walking
Ramani’s recent 50th birthday celebration in down the ramp to ‘Freedom’,
the capital a few weeks later, titled Disco, that Jennifer Lopez and her jungle
paid homage to the glorious hedonism and un- dress (then and now), and Kate
adulterated glamour of the decade. Or Alessan- Moss closing the 1995 show
dro Michele’s continuing magpie aesthetic at
wearing a bedazzled white
wedding dress. The glorious ’80s
Gucci that’s still setting cash registers ringing
at the house gave us bejewelled
worldwide. Clearly, whichever way you look at bras, metallic mesh and
it, it’s all about the dazzle. rhinestone covered everything.
Last year, Fashionista.com did a piece on the As Donatella Versace aptly put
resurgence of shine not only as a means of es- it: “Versace stands for beauty,
caping the ugly turbulence beyond fashion, but sex and glamour.”
also as a reaction to our fast-scrolling consump-
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tion of clothing through a digital lens. What can
be more attention-grabbing than a bag or shoe
festooned with thousands of tiny Swarovksi
crystals? (We’re looking at you, Christian Lou-
boutin.) YVES SAINT
Whichever way you look at it, sequins and LAURENT
shine have always been an unapologetic part of As Anthony Vaccarello wrapped
our sartorial lexicon. While the festive period, up his latest spring/summer 2020
especially our high wedding season, almost show that closed with Naomi
begs for a shimmering moment (cue Manish Campbell walking under the
Malhotra’s sequin-sheeted sari that’s really do- shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris,
ing the rounds), the way we dress now is a two things were made apparent.
First, Campbell’s look was an
mash-up, a mix of sequins with street, disco
homage to Yves Saint Laurent (it
with denim, and glitter with grunge. referenced the late designer’s love
In the next few pages, we celebrate the stal- for the Le Smoking and glitter).
warts, the young turks, the originals and the Second, he taught us there’s only Yves Saint Laurent
Haute Couture
men and women who have embraced this kind one way to wear 2mm of shine—all A/W 1988-89
of maximalism in all its high-voltage glory. over and head-to-toe.

Shiny happy people
VIBE: WHIMSICAL VIBE: SUBVERSIVE VIBE: DISCO DIVAS VIBE: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL VIBE: GROWN-
ALICE + OLIVIA ASHISH ATTICO CÉLINE UP GLITTER
Stacey Bendet loves the A lot has been Milan-based Gilda The verdict on Hedi HALPERN
rainbow. She also loves said about the Ambrosio and Giorgia Slimane’s Céline as he In the lexicon of
sequins. For the designer transformative power Tordini started Attico took the reins from fashion, the name
whose imagination was of a sequinned- “out of a shared love Phoebe Philo in 2018 was Michael Halpern
called out by Vogue. speckled garment. And for glamour and disparate. Some mourned evokes the image
com for being a “swirling who better to embody glitter.” Now, apart Philo’s departure like of all things glitter.
lollipop of colour and this than India’s global from being their own you would an untimely To him, the idea
sparkle, a bohemian transplant, Ashish best fit models, the heartbreak, while others of sparkle is
mash-up of print, a bright Gupta. Perhaps also designer duo’s label has were ready for a shift something of a
palette and glitter” makes the reason why the found favour among in aesthetic, having respite from the
her looks appropriate for Delhi-born, London- cool-girl cliques. witnessed Slimane’s doom and gloom
the global nomad. based designer’s Their dangerous work at Saint Laurent. of daily headlines.
Instagram profile liaison dresses, with A 180-degree turn of “I think using colour
reads: ‘fighting gloom plummeting necklines, events followed, where and texture is a
with glitter since 2001’. hitched hemlines and a clean lines were swapped way to have a bit of
He tells us, “Glitter smattering of sequins, for shimmering suits and fantasy in your life.
can be joyful, defiant find the best match baby doll dresses. His When it comes to
and political. It should in the label’s sky-high passion for photography celebration, who
be an integral part of stilettos. and the rock scene clearly doesn’t want to put
every wardrobe, just reflects in the nonchalant on a sparkly frock
like denim or knitwear.” undercurrent of his work. and jump around
sometimes?”
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GLAMOUR TARUN TAHILIANI
MANISH MALHOTRA As the couturier who
There’s no doubt about encapsulates the modern Indian
it: the season’s ‘it’ sari bride’s mood, Tahiliani steered
Spotlight
is Malhotra’s sequined- Indian couture into a new

sheeted version. While Kriti Sanon direction, one that swapped
Karisma Kapoor opted for wedding red for pastel pink,
her fail-safe in basic black, Kareena and heavy embroidery for
sister Kareena Kapoor Kapoor Khan Swarovski crystals. “I work with
Khan looked pretty in pink glitter often, but in a slightly
(with a gold lamé blouse), different format. Swarovski,
while Natasha Poonawalla Karisma which used to be sewn on, is
Kapoor
chose a delicate mint and now soldered onto garments,
Kriti Sanon picked an so it winks like mukaish but
Oscar gold. even finer and with Tarun Tahiliani
Couture 2019
greater depth.” >
Natasha
Poonawalla
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Glitter girls
These women have what it takes to shine—in deed and dress
ROOHI JAIKISHAN,
ENTREPRENEUR, SANYA V JAIN,
RRO LTD DESIGNER &
“Currently, I only want to ENTREPRENEUR
wear Fenty Bomb. It’s all Delhi-based Jain is
the glitter you need,” says not one to shy away
Jaikishan, with a laugh. from anything OTT.
Known for her love for “There are no rules
Gucci (she’s been spotted when it comes to
in the label’s sequinned glitter. I like to pile
bombers and that iconic on the bling,” she
crystal jumpsuit), her says, while adding:
favourite wardrobe basics are “If your dress is
surprisingly “pailette pieces all-over sparkle, keep
from Marni. I wear them your shoes neutral.
often, both dressed down Avoid bags with
with jeans as well as teamed patterns, especially
with a skirt and boots.” monograms.”
Tip to shine: “Don’t add Tip to shine:
extra accessories.” “Nothing should
overpower your
tinsel-tinted dress,
QUEENIE SETHIA, and that includes
JEWELLERY DESIGNER your makeup.”
A former model and
jewellery designer, Sethia
is unapologetic about her
love of bling. “The glitter
and sequinned dresses at
Balmain are amazing,” she
says, noting her predilection
for curve-hugging numbers.
“Other purchases include
shiny snakeskin jackets by
Roberto Cavalli, Dolce &
Gabbana’s colourful crystal AMRITA
shoes and a Kooples red ARORA,
sequinned dress that I love.” ACTOR
Tip to shine: “Wear glitter Arora’s go-to for a
with confidence and go night of partying
head-to-toe. Don’t ever is always a heavy
apologise for being over dose of shine.
the top.” She’s seen here
channelling a ’70s
vibe at Vogue’s
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Women of the
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CURATOR
year. One rule
You can’t pin down Thacker’s
every member
glitter moments in one look.
of the sequinned
There are at least a dozen,
set agrees on is
as you search her ‘sequinned’
keeping the MVP
history. “Glitter can be anything
metallic and the
you want it to be,” she says, and
extras low-key.
with that she’ll swipe on glitter
Tip to shine:
YSL eyeshadow or wear a
“It’s all about the
sequinned tulle headband
balance of sequins,
from Gucci.
not the battle of
Tip to shine: “If you’re a curvy
sequins.” ■
girl like me, find your perfect
fit so you wear the clothes and
the clothes don’t wear you.”

A model wearing
a sequinned
Chanel dress, US
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1990
Rihanna at the
CFDA fashion
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Wonder years
No matter the decade, context or pincode, glitter has given us some serious internet-breaking moments
Rihanna sporting a Ranveer Singh in the

glitter face on W ’s October 2018 issue Billy Porter at the
September cover of Vogue India Met Gala 2019
2016 2018 2019

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STYLE Off-shoulder blouse,
embroidered sari;
The way
all Ritu Kumar.
Earrings, Isharya.
Choker, Outhouse
we wore
The real MVPs of a woman’s
wardrobe are the pieces that have
changed hands over generations.
Vogue asked three fashion bloggers
to interpret RI Ritu Kumar’s Modern
Heirlooms collection in three distinct
bridal moods. By Praachi Raniwala
Photographed by TENZIN LHAGYAL
Styling by DANIEL FRANKLIN
Designer Ritu Kumar is reminiscing about her wed-

ding sari: “It was a handmade red and white Bhuj
bandhani with zardozi embroidery—a piece I’ve
pulled out again for family gatherings and will happily
pass on when the time comes.”
Now more than ever, the big fat Indian wedding (or
even the quiet, intimate one) is about celebrating and
passing down not just familial stories and traditions,
but sartorial ones too. “Bequeathing something that
has aged well is like sharing a memory. [It is] the tran-
sition of a deeply shared culture, which, in India, is
unique to every community,” says Kumar. For her,
these include the basra pearl jewellery and gota odha-
nis she inherited as a part of her trousseau.
“While researching my book, Costumes And Textiles
Of Royal India (1999), I was privy to the rich heritage
textiles and heirlooms of the country’s royal families.
We recreated zardozi embroidery inspired by what we
discovered.” This thread of historical references binds
the entire line, crafted using jamaawar, jamdani and
ikat in modern silhouettes. “Commercialisation and
machine embroidery is fast replacing handwork today,
but this collection is entirely handcrafted with real
gold and silver zari, which makes it really
special,” says Kumar.
NAVNEET R BAJAJ
34, RESTAURATEUR
Bajaj’s wardrobe is heavily laced with the classic, including treasured outfits from her mother’s and grandmother’s wardrobes. “My nani’s
mithu pink Tanchoi sari is my favourite. It’s about 70 years old, with a silver zari border. I had to steal it from my mum,” she laughs. For her
engagement in 2012, Bajaj refashioned a dusty pink phulkari dupatta from Patiala (dating back to her mother’s wedding) into a sharara set.
“I do regret it at times, I wish I had retained the dupatta in its original form.”
The Ritu Kumar connect: “When I was young, my aunts and I would drive five hours from my hometown, Bazpur, to Ritu Kumar’s store in
Delhi. My masi once bought a black block printed raw silk jacket. I remember secretly wishing that she’d forget it here so I could keep it.” >

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Blouse, dupatta, lehenga;
all Ritu Kumar. Maang
tikka choker; both
Ritika Sachdeva. Silver
necklace, Amrapali x
Swarovski Confluence.
Pearl cuff, Isharya
RASNA BHASIN
26, CONTENT CREATOR
Delhi-based Bhasin, who grew up in a joint family, recalls poring over her great-grandmother’s firoza jewellery and batik pieces,
being introduced to bandhani by her mother when she was 13, and visiting fabric stores to create her own Indian wear.
“My style is old-school, thanks to the influence of the women I grew up around,” she says. “Even today, saris are my wedding
season go-to (Chantilly lace and silks are favourites). I rarely buy my own though, and prefer to raid my mother’s or grandmother’s
closet instead. Since my drape is always classic, I usually wear a contemporary blouse.”
Bhasin has been upcycling her mother’s Indian wear for as long as she can remember. The most sentimental piece
remains her mother’s deep-green brocade and zari work wedding-day suit. “For a bride, the colour was so ahead of its time.
I’ve altered it to my size and swapped her original salwar for palazzos.”
The Ritu Kumar connect: “On my parents’ 15th anniversary, my father gifted my mother a deep-red and black dabka work sari from
Ritu Kumar. The pallu even had her initials embroidered on the back. It’s such a personal piece, I hope to inherit it one day.”

Jamdani sari, Ritu Kumar. Silver
bangle, gold ring, silver toe ring;
all Amrapali Tribe. Earrings, JJ
Valaya x Swarovski Confluence.
Layered necklace, Ritika Sachdeva
Hair and makeup: Ashima Kapoor

Production: Jay Modi
Photographer’s agency: A Little Fly
Location courtesy: ROOH, Delhi
KARUNA EZARA PARIKH

35, WRITER
Even though Ezara Parikh tends to lean more towards the subversive while styling her Indian outfits (“I’ll wear a
brocade lehenga with combat boots, or a sari with a T-shirt”), she prefers investing in pieces with extended wearability:
pieces that can eventually become a part of her legacy. For her wedding this January, she wore saris for all her
events. “I chose five different weaves—patola, muga, Benarasi, Paithani, and Chanderi—all of which are extraordinary
handloom pieces that will never go out of style.” And the blouse from the vow ceremony was customised from a
phulkari dupatta covered in tiny handmade roses. “I bought it two decades ago, but saved it for a special occasion.”
Complementing these heritage weaves was heirloom jewellery, including century-old pieces from her husband’s side
of the family. “For my vows, I wore the same rani haar my mother-in-law did for her wedding. She had lost its earrings,
so I commissioned a new pair. By doing so, I got the chance to add a piece of myself to this family treasure.”
The Ritu Kumar connect: “My first Ritu Kumar piece was a deep-violet sari I bought for Diwali about a decade ago.
At the time, I mainly wore Indo-western styles; this was my first traditional buy. It was printed with delicate embroidery
and I draped it in the Gujarati style to flaunt its beautiful pallu.” n

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Minute
For the Louis Vuitton
Cruise 2020 show, Nicolas
Ghesquière took us on a flight
back in time, only to land up
in his unique future, reports
Anaita Shroff Adajania
A sentiment of longing was awakened at the

TWA Flight Center in New York (the interna-
tional airport terminal, which opened in 1962,
Memory
lane
closed and reopened recently as a hotel), bring-
ing back a time when people dressed up to catch
flights and sipped on pre-voyage champagne—
far from today’s sea of athleisure-wearing fly- The bustling metropolis
ers. At the show, we were taken back to an era made its way to the
when air travel was not only glamorous but back of a bomber
also an occasion, with a tangible thrill associat- jacket. One could say
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ed with it. Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton’s this collection was all
artistic director of womenswear, said in a pre- about paying homage
to the Big Apple
show interview that the venue reminded him of
the feeling he experienced when he first visited
New York. And then, the show began. >

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As our helicopter descended, it felt
like we had arrived at an aerodrome
from a bygone era. The imposing de-
cor and giant trees gave the venue an
intriguing, post-apocalyptic quality,
like nature reclaiming a forgotten
Shroff space. Yes, the Louis Vuitton mother
In dia’s Anaita ship had landed, and suddenly, John
Vogue and her date a
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the Cruise 2020 extravaganza
within a terminal that was
abandoned 20 years ago. >
The Chrysler B
uilding
was a recurring
symbol
in the collection

US GQ,
Ghesquière showed 1968
us that monograms
are here to stay
A woman in
uniform at
the TWA
Data Center
Helmets
borrowed from
the past made
their way to the
runway
Fashion for
the ages
The French maison trans-
ported us to several periods
by way of a memory mash-up. The future travel
Passengers who punctuated companion
the New Wave era of the ’80s, Bags resembling
the New York
slipped into looks reminis- skyline were one
cent of the Mad Men-inspired of the highlights
characters of the ’50s and art
deco, as well as a Gotham
vibe that flirted with neo-fu-
turism. It was a fascinating
display of inspired ensembles.
I loved the lush satins, over-
sized rhinestones, structural It was a collection that
tops made to look like wings, dipped into many eras, but
and city shorts that paved the
way for the season ahead. >
one that presented a look
that women across ages
would be eager to wear
Editor’s pick
The travel bag of
Everyday cap-toe boots
the future doubles got a fashion uplift,
up as a TV with an securing the top spot
inbuilt LED screen on every girl’s wish list.

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Models walked the ramp

in looks that reminded
us of the traders on the
floor of the New York
Stock Exchange
Wonder years
Time was an elastic concept at the show, embracing the
decades and making us a part of each. The consistency
in the chaos was reflected in the influence of street wear,
which was dressed up and given a glitzy edge. It was also
One aspect that had a represented by the conversion of a once defunct termi-
nal into a sophisticated runway, ensuring the smoothest
lasting impression on me of landings for the Louis Vuitton mother ship. ■
was the blurring of time
in an intriguing way
New York’s style aficionados showed
their support, with power dressing
being the code for the night
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Cate Joe Jonas Indya Urassaya

Blanchett and Sophie Moore Sperbund
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Moore Connelly Theroux Weaving

Clockwise from
left: Shane and
Falguni Peacock;
Katy Perry
wearing Falguni
Shane Peacock at
the MTV Europe
Music Awards
in 2017; Beyoncé
in the label at
the 2018 WACO
Wearable
Art Gala
INTO THE WORLD OF ...
Fifteen going on finery

The word ‘basic’ doesn’t exist in Falguni and Shane Peacock’s dictionary.
Designers Falguni and Shane “We can’t make a simple black dress; it’s not in our DNA. We’ve always
Peacock talk to Kimi Dangor thought larger than life. That has helped us make inroads into uncharted
territory,” says Shane. The Mumbai-based husband-wife duo were
about their landmark year brought together by a creative collaboration over 18 years ago, when art
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(that includes dressing graduate Falguni was commissioned to hand-paint garments for Shane’s
Queen Bey), expanding collection for an export house. And now, they are celebrating 15 years of
their label, Falguni Shane Peacock. Their runway debut in 2004 was an
the brand’s footprint across unapologetic all-out animal print line that got noticed and picked up by
India and reinventing to London store Harrods in 2005, where they retailed alongside Armani and
Valentino. An unprecedented international career graph soon followed.
keep up with the times At their studio in Andheri, picture frames spelling out ‘animal prints’,

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‘bodysuits’, ‘feathers’ and ‘music’ cover a wall, GETTING TEC
encapsulating the tenets of their label. It’s a HNICAL
From designing
more is more philosophy that remains stead- LED lights to co ‘cyber couture’ with Surreal paintings
lla
to develop The borating with IBM
line
fast, whether they’re designing costumes for the studio walls
Fu
international concert performances, lehengas Fashion collectio ture of Bollywood
self-confessed te n, the Peacock
for destination weddings, or even their recent ch geeks. Their s are
ready-to-wear line. technology also love for
Peacock Magaz led to the birth of The
While 15 years may call for celebration, for ine,
edited by Falgun a digital publication
lead to interactiv i, with QR codes that
Falguni and Shane, it is also a time to recali-
e vi
brate. To start with, a simplified version of the links. The e-mag deos and shoppable
re
logo (where the ‘and’ was dropped) and mana- in September 20 cently went to print
19 with Aish
Bachchan as the warya Rai
gerial shifts that included appointing a COO in
New York to keep an eye on international busi- cover star.
ness. “We’re constantly learning, evolving, fine-
tuning and reinventing,” says Shane.
MUSICALLY GIFTED
A chance call from celebrity stylist B Åkerlund in
2010 saw the Peacocks create four outfits within
a week for Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, for her
performance at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Since then, their celebrity clientele has swelled to
include concert couture and over 20 music video
costumes for the likes of Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez,
Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, and Beyoncé
(for her internet-breaking ‘Formation’ video), among
others. “Music is an integral part of us. It makes the
creative juices flow,” says Falguni. And this all-
encompassing love for music has been inherited by
their 17-year-old daughter Nian, who is dabbling in
writing and composition. “She’s collaborating with
OPPOSITES ATTRACT artistes in Los Angeles and creating some great
music,” says her proud father.
She’s the yin to his yang. He’s the classic rock and
country music lover who binge-watches Black Mirror
and keeps a cerulean goatee. She loves her feel-good <playlist,
Pink Floyd features high on Shane's
while Falguni is currently
flicks, skinny jeans and shopping trips. He’s the dreamer, listening to Shawn Mendes on loop
making big plans. She’s the pragmatic perfectionist.
But at the drawing board, their differences in opinion
and ability help them hone their aesthetic. Underneath
the easy banter is a mutual crystal-clear vision. In sharp
RETAIL MANTRA
Last month saw the launch of their
contrast to their label’s hyper-glam vibe, where they Mumbai flagship, a 6,000sqft space
party with Paris Hilton one night and dress the likes in Kala Ghoda. Designed by Gauri
of Priyanka Chopra Jonas the next, the duo prefer Khan, the store’s stone-clad front is
to spend their free time “staying at home, listening to reminiscent of the boutiques in their
music or watching movies and painting,” says Falguni. favourite city, Paris. Khan’s vision
of a luxurious atelier, with pink and
black marble and vintage chandeliers,
matched the Peacocks’ aspirations.
MOVIE BUFF With marble sourced from Rajasthan,
Even as they dress the who’s who of the carpets handcrafted in Gujarat and
entertainment industry, Shane’s interest in restored chandeliers from Kolkata,
movies goes beyond the sartorial. With two the space further underscores a glocal
scripts penned, and a third in the works, he is a flavour. Next on the cards are outposts
pedantic film student. He even spent two days in Kolkata and Hyderabad, and 50
with Paul Haggis, director of the Oscar-winning FSP prêt stores by 2025 in a bid to
Crash (2004), observing and learning the ropes target a younger, emerging clientele. The couturiers at work
on-set. When the time is right, he hopes to There’s an accessory and beauty with Gauri Khan for their
make a film too. “I know that it will take a year range in the pipeline too. The Mumbai flagship store
of commitment, so I’m working towards it.” Peacocks are ready to preen. ■
<Bond,
Film picks: Falguni's is James <colour
Shane’s lucky
is yellow
while Shane prefers sci-fi

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EXHIBIT
Red-letter day
Celebration, ceremony, seduction—red is the colour of life. “In France, like all
around the world, it is a royal colour denoting happiness, strength, energy and
beauty. It is our blood,” says Ménéhould de Bazelaire du Chatelle, artistic director
of Cultural Patrimony of Hermès. It is also the subject of a travelling exhibition,
Hermès Heritage – Rouges Hermès, at The Chanakya, New Delhi. By Dal Chodha
CONSERVATORY OF CREATIVITY His collection is made up of objects from craft-

Hermès Heritage – Rouges Hermès, curated by speople around the world, with the oldest piece
Bruno Gaudichon, is divided into five sections dating back to 2,500BC: a large statue of a horse
that show the emergence of new variants of red that was excavated from the Indus Valley. “All
over time. Émile Hermès, who became sole of these beautiful items were made to accompa-
head of the firm in the early 1920s, was an avid ny the movement of human beings, but they
collector and amassed thousands of objects also remind us that Hermès, as we know it,
spanning several centuries and continents up didn’t come from nothing,” says De Bazelaire
until his death in 1951, some of which are on du Chatelle. “Today, we are its heirs. Guarding
display. Inspired by the age of the motorcar, a heritage is both a treasure and also a mission.
mobility became the central focus of Émile’s We must continue to not only be worthy of it,
collection and the driving force behind his de- but also enrich it.”
sign innovations. Émile was the first to intro-
Ménéhould duce clothing and sporting goods to the house. SIMPLY RED
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de Bazelaire “He never collected without trying to continue “We have a special story with red,” she contin-
du Chatelle the adventure of creation (he had plenty of ide- ues. “It was always a challenge for Hermès to
as and lots of energy), but in the confines of his obtain this colour. Émile worked very closely
office, located at the top of 24 Rue du Faubourg with Monsieur Combe to develop a deep-red hue
Saint-Honoré in Paris—funnily once a building for leather, then silk, enamel, and later, porce-
with a red-and-white facade, topped by a dark lain. Now, in the French dictionary, if you look
red roof—he never stopped questioning the at the term ‘red’ you can find ‘rouge Hermès’. It
past to design for the future,” says Ménéhould is a specific colour!” Walking through the exhi-
de Bazelaire du Chatelle. bition, visitors can discover the many nuances

L’Art du
Teinturier
(The Art Of
The Dyer) by
Auguste Vinçard
Silk-satin gown
by Claude Brouet
(A/W 1995)
of red—from brown to burgundy, crimson to carry travel writing case in Morocco leather. A cer-
nelian. “At Hermès, we believe in differences; emonial military saddle, covered in quilted crim-
we are always looking for nuances. We don’t son velvet, once shown at the 1867 Universal
want this vision of a singular, global taste for Exposition in Paris, is a reminder of the eques-
our customer as the nuances are important de- trian foundations of the house. “Émile didn’t col-
pending on where our clients are. We’re always lect any Hermès-made products because his
creating new reds. It is a perpetual quest.” pride was to imagine that customers make the
product come alive. He always said to them,
ON SHOW ‘Don’t congratulate us, you are really the author
Loaned from the collection is a small silk and pa- of these objects.’” In one room stands a large golf
per book, printed in 1820, titled L’Art du Teintu- bag from the 1920s in red box leather, itself a
rier (The Art Of The Dyer) by Auguste Vinçard. symbol of modernity, movement and innovation.
De Bazelaire du Chatelle’s gloved hand caresses It is one of the earliest examples of a bag that
the book’s pages with its neatly typeset instruc- features a zipper, a mechanism Émile patented
tion on how to dye wool, silk thread and cotton. in France in 1918, after discovering its use to at-
“It’s filled with recipes, the secrets to obtain the tach a canvas roof to a car while in Canada. In
colour which came from the rare murex shell or another room is a lambskin briefcase from 1921,
Garance flower.” Perfectly preserved swatches some of the house’s iconic silk square scarves—
of crimson silk and scarlet wool lie flat on the another Émile introduction—and a witty cow-
pages, framed in decorative panels. hide chewing-gum holder from the early 1980s.
On display will also be a flamboyant Saint- They each remind us of the founding philoso-
Louis crystal vase in deep red (gold has been used phies of Hermès: a certain charm, a usefulness,
to make up its rich tone) and a neat, 18th-centu- and an endless devotion to creation. n

IMPACT
All heart
To mark its 75th year, the Jai Vakeel Foundation
shines a spotlight on children with learning difficulties,
one wristband at a time. By Sheree Gomes Gupta
Photographed by INDRA JOSHI Styled by RIA KAMAT
Earlier this year, I picked up beautifully

handcrafted candles and diyas, made by
children with learning difficulties at the
pre-Diwali exhibition of the Jai Vakeel
Foundation. The eco-friendly products—
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garlands, keychains, gift hampers, incense

sticks, diaries and more—were beautifully
crafted, explaining the sharp increase in
attendees I saw on my third annual visit.

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“Too often, children with disabilities are defined

and judged by what they lack, rather than
what they have. Today, our children are
slowly creating a space for themselves in society”
—ARC HAN A CH ANDR A , C EO, JA I VA KEEL FOUNDATIO N
with ID, this isn’t enough,” says Chandra, ex-

plaining the decision to boost the Foundation’s
awareness campaign for this project by recruit-
ing students, families and businesses in a net-
work that requires each to participate actively.
Among the many initiatives planned around
the platinum jubilee is a collaboration with Ka-
rishma Swali, of couture house Jade by Monica
and Karishma, to create a fashion accessory
promoting equality and inclusion. “Made from
raw recycled denim, recycled threads and or-
ganic canvas fabrics, these bands have been
Left and above: handcrafted by the enterprising graduating
Karishma Swali, women at the The Chanakya School of Embroi-
one half of the duo dery & Fine Crafts in Byculla, in our efforts to
behind Jade and give them an independent future. Given the
creator of the bands,
in conversation with need of the hour, the bands also stand for a
Archana Chandra, more sustainable world that is free of violence,”
CEO, Jai Vakeel says Swali, who founded the embroidery house
Foundation; Right: along with her sister-in-law and design partner,
Wristbands to
Monica Shah. Incidentally, Chanakya’s client
spread awareness
In October, the foundation completed 75 list includes Christian Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Val-
years. The resolve to empower its kids was rein- entino, and Saint Laurent to name a few.
Hair and Makeup: forced with the launch of the Choose To Include The year’s celebrations kicked off with an
Clover Wootton/ project. “Too often, children with disabilities event at Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, on World
Anima Creative
Management are defined and judged by what they lack, rath- Autism Day in April, where prominent artists
Art Direction: er than what they have. We started with a com- and children from several schools co-created
Niyati Mehta mitment to give our children with ID [intellec- artwork with the kids from the Foundation to
Production: tual disabilities] a true chance at maximising embody the theme of inclusion. Then, last
Jay Modi
their potential. Today, they are positive con- month, the kids were given cooking master-
Location courtesy:
Jai Vakeel tributors to a workspace—breadwinners for classes by award-winning chef Prateek Sadhu
Foundation & their families...gold medallists at the Special at Foodhall alongside students from prominent
Research Centre Olympics—and are creating a space for them- schools. “We want to continue to maximise the
Photographer's selves in society,” says Archana Chandra, the potential of our children,” says Chandra.
agency: Feat. Artists
foundation’s CEO. But why a fashion accessory? “[Because] a
It’s an incredible milestone, and one for the visual message is a wonderful way to reinforce
books. Started in 1944 by Hormusjee Vakeel our core values and build a community that
and his wife (who were determined to give their commits to a world that is more aware, with
daughter, Dina, who had Down syndrome, a equal rights for all. We aim to start a global
brighter future), the NGO served as a haven for movement that is fashionable and soulful,”
a few kids. It gradually moved from Vakeel’s says Swali, as Chandra adds: “It will serve as a
living room to a two-acre campus in Sewri, reminder, so come be a part of our story, wear
Mumbai. With branches in Pune and Nasik, our band, inspire others and help us build
the foundation betters the lives of 3,000 chil- a movement.” ■
dren and adults annually. “In a country where Starting at 750, the bands will be available
two per cent of the population is struggling online at Saltscout.com/jaivakeel

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COLLABORATION
Come together
In its fourth edition, Dior Lady Art brings together 11 artists from around the
world to create their own construct of the iconic Lady Dior. In a first, two artists of
Indian origin, Raqib Shaw and Rina Banerjee, collaborate with the French maison
on this special project. Vogue finds out more. By Priyanka Khanna
It’s been nearly 25 years since the Lady Dior design launched. However,
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it got its moniker much later, thanks to Princess Diana’s continued pa-
tronage. The bag, known for its cannage motif (inspired by the Napoleon
III chairs Monsieur Dior would use to seat his patrons during shows) and
its medley of charms, is considered one of the longest-lasting ‘it’ bag
styles.
In 2016, the house created Dior Lady Art, bringing together artists of
various disciplines to create one of a kind pieces that married art and
fashion. Last year, Maria Grazia Chiuri, in a first, had 11 female-only
artists collaborate for the project. Here’s what to expect from this year’s
edition, which lays a special focus on two artists of Indian origin.
Raqib Shaw
In progress
RAQIB SHAW The final design
The Kolkata-born, Kashmir-raised, London-based artist just How do you construct narratives in your
wrapped up his first solo exhibit, Landscapes Of Kashmir, aesthetic?
which drew on his childhood memories, at New York’s Pace It’s no secret that my work is heavily influenced
by major artists of the Renaissance. A trip to
Gallery. Shaw is known for his multilayered, fantastical and the National Gallery in London, in 1992, at
provocative works that are inlaid with gems and enamel the age of 18, when I saw Holbein’s The Ambas-

The work
coming together
Rina Banerjee with

her Lady Dior
Details
sadors, a painting loaded with symbolism, gave

me a greater understanding of how to construct
narratives.
What inspires you?

My aesthetic is an amalgamation of influences,
from the Renaissance to ancient India and Ja-
pan’s pre-Edo period. I see my art as a personal
journey that started two decades ago, when I
was trying to find my own language through
RINA
Shells are
my chosen materials, such as enamel. predominant
BANERJEE
How did you reinterpret the Lady
Dior bag?
I realised quickly that I didn’t want to try to
reinterpret it. Instead, I was interested in see-
ing how the motifs in my work could be repli- The New York- What does this collaboration mean?
cated or reinterpreted. In particular, the moon- based artist and I’m really intrigued by this object—the bag, an
light scene with the pink blossoms.
sculptor, with accessory that is our most intimate friend and
travels everywhere with us.
How does the garden at your studio feed roots in Kolkata,
into your work? describes her Tell us more about your Lady Dior.
Kashmir was embraced as heaven on earth by artistic universe I take inspiration from the universe. I was most
the Mughals, and some of the greatest gardens interested in the protective eye, our sensory
of that period existed in Kashmir. That, cou-
as “constantly goddess of light, which I created out of moon-
pled with my love of 18th-century English lit- evolving.” Her stone and a variety of cowry shells. The bag
erature are my main inspirations. I spend my work, described points to the rivers—gateways to commerce
time turning my studio into a ‘garden of de- as “cartographic and to the movement of people and objects.
lights’, a fantasy world where one’s perception Fashion has the ability to make you visible and
of reality is blurred. fiction” by allows you be perceived the way you want to be.
Forbes, was just
How does this fantasy world come showcased at You had an interesting starting point.
together with that of Dior?
Harmoniously, I would say. The makers at
a mid-career My urgency was to connect the bag as an object
to its function. I was thinking about my first
Dior understood my technique and aesthetic. retrospective at memory of a bag: my mother slept with hers by
As the eye and the mind settle down, each work the Pennsylvania her pillow, in case she had to run out of her
reveals itself as a carefully constructed visual Academy of the house in an emergency. She had her ID, keys,
symphony, where all elements are interconnect- money and bankbook in it. Her purse was a
ed, taking the viewer on a visual and psycho-
Fine Arts constant reminder of the dangers of having pos-
logical journey. sessions. ■
are a part of this edition
The other designs that
IN FOCUS
Athi-Patra Ruga Jia Lee Wang Guangle Kohei Nawa Maria Nepomuceno

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< GRACE WALES BONNER
London-based Wales Bonner approaches
fashion as a kind of cultural think tank—
collaborators include the writer Ben Okri, the
musician Sampha and Dior’s Maria Grazia
Chiuri. Her narratives, meanwhile, are rooted in
her Caribbean background while they play with
tropes of gender and class. One high-profile
example: the dress that Meghan, Duchess
of Sussex, wore for the announcement of
her newborn—which looked like an elegantly
transformed gentleman’s white-tie jacket.
FORECAST
20 for 2020
Meet the designers that you—
and your closets—are going to
become very familiar with in the
next decade. By Nick Remsen
2 > SIMON PORTE JACQUEMUS

Porte Jacquemus is the sort of benevolent rebel who
typifies the joie de vivre of his native southern France.
Self-taught, he eschews the Paris fashion circuit for
the open skies and azure coves of Provence. Whether
showcasing his sun-drenched holidays or displaying
his designs—from clingy, sensual dresses to micro-size
handbags—Porte Jacquemus is also, at only 29, a
brilliant brand-builder who has, unlike anyone before
him, put together a label shaped by digital culture.
>SIMONE
ROCHA
There’s magic in what the
Irish-born, London-based
3 As we head into the next decade, these 20 designers are
poised to set the bar—and the pace—for what fashion
will become. They are a global group, based everywhere
Rocha achieves at her from Los Angeles to Paris, and they work in many differ-
label. She represents a ent ways—some of them operate independently, from
vision of femininity that
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small ateliers in Lagos or Manhattan’s Chinatown, while

dazzles with romantic, others run Paris’s most-storied houses. They range in
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poetic prettiness without age from their twenties to their forties, and their imagi-
being retrogressive or nations run the gamut from provocative and intellectual
irrelevant. Her velvets, to sun-kissed and seductive. What unites all of them,
tulles and sumptuous
though, is their ability to see through a kaleidoscope of
layers transport the
wearer into lush reverie, perspectives. Each is aware of their own world but is just
but behind the euphoria as sensitive to other cultures. Each of them is also push-
is a resolute celebration of ing creativity forward while helping reform an industry
womanhood, feminism, that, in the past, was not nearly as inclusive, sustain-
and independence. able, or approachable as it is now.

< JONATHAN
ANDERSON 4
The Irish-born Anderson is a
master at knitting together craft
and tradition with modernity. It’s
a vision composed of equal parts
bohemian-louche and urbane-
fresh with more than a smattering
of gender play, all of it informed by
a cross-cultural approach to design
that’s ahead of its time. Anderson
collects—and collaborates with—
creatives from other fields, from
the textile artist Anne Low to
the potter Joanna Wason or the
photographer Jamie Hawkesworth.
> GLENN MARTENS

Y/PROJECT
Belgian-born Glenn Martens, of
the Paris-based label Y/Project, is a
designer’s designer, with his instinctive
5
< CHRISTELLE
KOCHER
KOCHÉ 6
Parisian Christelle Kocher’s
reach extends far beyond the
collections speaking to the power of hushed hauteur of Avenue
imagination and invention in envelope- Montaigne or the wealthy
pushing ways. Martens creates elevated bohémiennes of Saint-
and intellectual ready-to-wear that Germain. Her covetably
ranges from outsize, demi couture-level cool aesthetic embraces
dresses to layered, roomy separates more inclusive and diverse
that leap across historical periods while neighbourhoods—and her old-
still speaking to the realities of today. school couture training, melded
In his typically conceptual manner, with our new-era approach
Martens hopes that fashion in the of equality and transparency,
2020s will keep “feeding dreams”. speaks to our moment.
< LAZAROHERNANDEZ
AND JACK MCCOLLOUGH
PROENZA SCHOULER 7
McCollough and Hernandez have long been the darlings of New York
City’s fashion scene, but lately they’ve been hitting a new, confident
stride by embracing a more exacting sense of who they are and what
their line can be. While their aesthetic ranges from surf-inspired to city-
chic, it’s this notion of re-evaluating their role in a frenetic ecosystem
that’s quintessentially American. “In the next decade,” Hernandez says,
“having a crystal-clear voice that speaks to a specific group of people
seems more important than trying to be all things to all people.”
< MIKE
ECKHAUS
8 9
> VIRGIL ABLOH
He runs his own label, Off- AND ZOE LATTA
White, as well as Louis Vuitton’s ECKHAUS LATTA
menswear division; he’s a DJ, an Eckhaus and Latta’s bicoastal
architect, and a furniture designer label—already the subject of
with a recently concluded a Whitney show—could be
retrospective at the Museum described as a community-
of Contemporary Art Chicago. minded clothing company
Abloh knew, before most, meets art house, with looks that
how crucial engaging with an play with experimentation and
audience on social media could a constituency that includes
be. “Ultimately, I think all aspects communities not previously
of lifestyle will see the same acknowledged. To them,
eagerness that, to this point, we’ve clothes aren’t about status or
seen purely in fashion,” he says. exclusivity, but meaning. >

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> DEMNA
10
GVASALIA
Georgian designer Gvasalia studies the everyday and the
pedestrian, wryly observing and translating consumerism while
bringing his generation’s take on culture and society to bear at
both Vetements, until earlier this year, and Balenciaga. At the
latter, he instils the house’s namesake volumes and grace into
harder-edged, urbane sportswear that’s not afraid to tackle riskier
themes—while proving mightily influential with new-ground
concepts, from “ugly” sneakers and eccentric styling to challenging
the very notion of what is or isn’t considered good taste.
11 > EMILY ADAMS

BODE
Based in Manhattan’s
Chinatown, Adams Bode has risen
< KERBY
RAYMOND
JEAN-
PYER MOSS
The Haitian-
American designer,
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through the ranks in recent years
with her sensitive examinations who heads the New York
of American traditions of craft, City-based label Pyer Moss, has
and her quiet, clever approach to made it a point to determine his
sustainability and non-disposability. own way of working—by limiting
Her pieces—often made from his shows, curating his releases
vintage textiles—capture all the and questioning social issues
charm and thrill of finding a treasure and why the fashion system
box of your grandparents’ clothes in functions the way it does. Jean-
a sun-dappled attic. Her inventive Raymond foresees “a space
reuse and upcycling elevate what where creators from all walks
could be mere sentimental nostalgia benefit by actively using fashion
into future-defining concepts. to tell their personal stories.”
> JULIEN DOSSENA

PACO RABANNE
Dossena is a quintessential Parisian designer, versed in both craft and couture
finish, but just as attuned to overall trends and tides. Equally impressive is
the way he has delved deep into his imagination to push the house of Paco
Rabanne into a robust, global territory (often accompanied by the razzle-
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dazzle of chain mail). He understands clearly that a brand that was once
so enamoured by the prospect of the future—Paco Rabanne himself was
fascinated by the space age—is at its best when it’s connected to the present.
14 > KE NNETH IZE

The designer—who was raised in Austria but moved
back to Nigeria—mirrors the boundless energy of
Lagos while helping move the thriving megalopolis onto
the global main stage. Ize landed on the international
scene in 2013, when he launched his namesake label that
focuses on polychrome suiting using modernised iterations
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of local handwoven aso oke fabric. He now runs a small

atelier in Lagos, where many of his textiles are made,
showing that localism can apply on a worldwide scale, too.
15 < KATE
AND LAURA MULLEAVY
RODARTE
Rodarte’s California-centric, Pasadena-based Kate
and Laura Mulleavy have become world-famous for
their dreamlike, brainy, confectionery dresses. They do
evening wear like nobody else. Think warped, weird, wild
and wonderful—trailblazing a new way to the future.

< T E LFAR
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CLEMEN S
TELFAR
New York City-based Clemens is a mastermind at
translating cues from performance to politics into
work that pushes against gender norms and industry
expectations (his vegan leather genderless shopping
tote has been a hit). He is also a pioneer, having
long celebrated queer communities and advocated
for diversity. “It’s not about old entities changing
strategies,” he says, “It’s about new people. There’s a lot
of diversity on the surface, but not yet in ownership.”
> M ARINE SE RRE

Paris-based Serre has become
something of a bellwether
for what it will mean to be a
fashion designer in the next
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< OLI V IER
ROUS TEI NG
B ALM AIN
Rousteing has used his
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social-media savvy, design
decade. She’s fearless, for skill and celebrity clout to
starters—unafraid to embrace create a new crystal-studded,
activism and sustainable sharp-shouldered paradigm
methods or to tread political of luxury at Balmain. That
terrain. Yet, somehow, her he’s managed to do all of this
clothes—sporty, sometimes while leading a conversation
upcycled, futuristic and about inclusivity and
regularly adorned with representation—look for
a crescent-moon this to be explored in an
motif—inspire a sense of upcoming documentary—
optimism through their means nothing less than an
creative renderings of reality. upending of the status quo.
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Korean-born, Texas-raised Hwang has come to be known
for a neo-stylish aesthetic with his London-based label,
Rokh. Think functionality, eccentricity and chicness
balanced together—echoing, in ways, the ethos of Phoebe
Philo’s Céline (where Hwang trained). At the same time,
his work—and that of some noted others in Seoul’s sartorial
circles—is a fusion of inventiveness with street-inspired
separates and forward-thinking plays on gender norms.
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What makes Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello
so compelling is his knack for hybridising Yves
Saint Laurent’s legacy of gender and sexuality
with his own, resulting in a glorious deconstruction
of the line between womenswear and menswear.
From Malibu-meets-Marrakech luxury surfwear
to concert-ready bow-adorned dresses and
big-impact Le Smoking jackets, Vaccarello makes
statements and orchestrates spectacles—two
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VOGUE WEDDING SHOW
Vow factor
In its seventh year, the Vogue Wedding
Sh in all its glory
Forty-seven brands, nearly 4,500 visitors,
ESIGNE R S and a sprawling 40,000sqft at the Taj Pal-

D -air lehengas,
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ntry
asked the cou the new-age bride?
tial takes over the capital with its line-up of
Vogue for
top couturiers, jewellers, and gifting and
services brands; this time, a Louis Vuitton
trunks and trousseau salon made its debut
too. Brides- and grooms-to-be flocked to the
three-day exhibit to plan every detail of
their dream wedding. From the planner to
the destination, and the all-important ca-
terer, no detail was left to chance—the
Vogue Wedding Show offered everything
needed for a fairy-tale wedding. The curated
couture and heirloom-worthy jewels also
shared space with more social activities, in-
cluding high tea and face time with industry
experts. For those who missed it, consider
“The bride today is sure of what she wants. this your handy guide to all the top trends
And the best part is she doesn’t mind this wedding season, courtesy the biggest
experimenting. She’s not shying away from names in the biz. You’re welcome! ■
bling and a glamorous silhouette. The spotlight

is on the dupatta as a dramatic long veil.”
—MANISH MALHOTRA
SAGAR AHUJA; ASHISH ARORA; SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
“An emancipated Indian woman

is in Vogue. Be yourself; don’t
emulate someone else. Be India
modern, be true to yourself, be
elegant, be chic, be comfortable.”
—TARUN TAHILIANI

“She echoes our anti-trend take on
traditional Indian bridal couture. For
example, this time we’ve taken a plunge
into unlikely colours like marigold
yellow and fuchsia for our signature sari
gowns, drapes and anarkali gowns.”
—SHANTANU MEHRA, SHANTANU & NIKHIL
“Lightweight couture, because brides

don’t want to only wear heavy embroidery.
So we’ve worked with fabrics like organza,
and built drama by incorporating the
fantastical via our innovative collaboration
with Occasions Fine Jewellery.”
—GAURAV GUPTA
“The blouse, either petal- and bell-sleeved

“The new-age bride is all about or bare-shouldered, is in focus. Plus, a
functionality. I think it’s an exciting palette of jewel tones, muted olives,
time to be creating something that is greyish blues, and shades of red in our
heritage, but modern at the same time.” signature contrast thread embroidery. ”
—RAHUL MISHRA —BHUMIKA SHODHAN, SHYAMAL & BHUMIKA

in
“A versatile lehenga that can be

worn as easily with a bandhani
dupatta as it can with a modern
shirt or blouse. The reigning
“Lehengas in a colour palette for winter
gown silhouette. weddings is Asian blue. It looks
They are voluminous stunning on our warm skin tone.”
with dramatic —MONICA SHAH, JADE BY MONICA
veils, and mix & KARISHMA
Indian and western

embellishments,
making them the
perfect fusion
outfit for a cocktail
or reception.”
—FALGUNI PEACOCK,
FALGUNI SHANE
PEACOCK
“What’s in Vogue is a culmination of

“Brides are beginning to techniques. It caters to those who are looking

understand India’s crafts. They for heavy occasion wear but also something
want to include elements of versatile. For example, a blouse that can
our heritage and culture in be teamed with a sari, an odhni that can be
their wedding outfits by way of paired with a simple suit, or a lehenga that
silhouettes like cropped lehengas can also be worn to someone else’s wedding.”
with printed fabrics and pockets.” — RITU KUMAR
— ANITA DONGRE

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What makes th
es
staple the star o ix-yard
f
wedding seasonthis
?
“Pattu saris,
which generally
carry floral and
animal motifs,
get an update
with patterns “New concepts like
inspired combining patola and
by Indian bandhani gives the sari
architecture.” a fresh take. It makes for
— JEYASREE RAVI, bright and colourful pieces.”
PALAM SILKS — NAINA JAIN
“The pearl jewellery

trend is making its way
onto saris. A more
unconventional bride
can try it in the colour of
the season: navy blue.”
— KARISHMA LUHARUWALA,
FAABIIANA
“It’s exciting to
see brides adding
layers to the
traditional sari, “Geometry is finding
with kalamkari its way into traditional
shawls featuring weaves, making the
zardozi highlights.” drape more fun.”
— SONIA K MAHAJAN — BHAVESH RESHAMWALA,
RATANSHI KHERAJ SAREES

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JEWELLERS
Across layered
and floral motif necklaces
complements a s, what best
bride’s trousseau
?
“Try a choker layered

with a long rani haar or
a statement guluband-
style necklace with
large emeralds and
polkis. Mix these with
coral, tanzanite and
other stones that are
not typically considered
fine jewellery.”
—ROHAN NARANG,
HAZOORILAL LEGACY
“A vintage Victorian vibe—

think English-style lariats
with Indian motifs.”
—YASH AGARWAL, BIRDHICHAND
GHANSHYAMDAS JAIPUR
“Timeless jewellery that

breaks the stereotype
that heavyweight,
traditional jewellery sets
are a prerequisite in
Indian bridal wear.
This year has seen
jewellery transform into
wearable art.”
—GAURAV GUPTA
OCCASIONS FINE JEWELLERY
“Regal pieces top the list. Layered

necklaces are big this season; they
lend an old-world look and feel.”
—KARTIK KHANNA, KHANNA JEWELLERS

“You can’t go
wrong with a
polki set, but
emeralds are great
investments as
they can also be
worn for other
occasions.”
—SARIKA CHATURVEDI,
HAZOORILAL BY
SANDEEP NARANG
“Think supersized: solitaires

that go from two to five
carats, and large coloured
stone jewellery.”
—NARENDRA MEHTA, MEHTA & SONS
X ANJALI BHIMRAJKA FINE JEWELS
“The focus is on
the customsiation
needs of a bride. So
it’s not just about
heavy jewellery, but
the smaller parts
that make up her
trousseau—like a
simple necklace.”
—CHAITANYA AGARWAL,
NIRAKARA JEWELS
“Brides are veering towards

matte gold and vintage-
looking pieces.”
—MANUSHI SINGH, RARE HERITAGE
- A MEHTA EMPORIUM INITIATIVE

in
“Floral-inspired motifs are a

highlight this season. They
are equal parts delicate and
statement-making. And jadau
jewellery will continue to be in
high demand for weddings.”
—PRANAY MEHTA, THAKORLAL HIRALAL
“It’s a season of
colours. Emeralds,
preferably
Colombian
or Zambian,
mixed with pink
sapphires and
blue sapphires in
a rose cut.”
—GAUTAM SONI, THE
HOUSE OF MBJ
“A statement layered
necklace that can be peeled
apart to make different
necklaces each time, bangles
that become necklaces, and
mix-and-match layers will see
you through many events and
occasions. But the star piece
of the season is the choker.”
—RAJ MAHTANI, RAJ MAHTANI
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Kapoor Indian high street giant Cover Story.
On the eve of the collection’s launch,
tastemaker Roohi Jaikishan hosted a
dinner for a select few at her home.
On the menu were delectable
cheeses, aperol spritzes, and desserts
to end the night on a sweet not
Divya Thakur
Archana
Farah Oomerbhoy, Walavalkar
Lyla Marker and
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WHAT: A two-day celebration for London-based
designer Michael Halpern
WHERE: Cecilia Morelli-Parikh’s home and
Le Mill, Mumbai
On his whirlwind trip to India in October, the Sultan of

equins, Michael Halpern, added some mid-week sparkle
Simone Arora to Maximum City. It started with an intimate dinner at
Cecilia Morelli-Parikh’s home, hosted by Anaita Shroff
Adajania, followed by a party at Le Mill the next night. Allia Al Rufai
The dress code read ‘antidote to minimalism’ as guests and Thodoris
hosted by Jaya Raheja turned up in high-watt glamour. Theodoropoulos
Sayani
Gupta
Prerna
Goel
Shalini Passi
Condé Nast’s
Alex Kuruvilla and
Michael Halpern Namita Kuruvilla
and Anaita Shroff
Adajania
Ekta
Raheja
Divya Thakur
Nayntara Sree Goswami and Gayatri Manish and Rooshad
Thacker Rangachari Shah Malhotra Shroff

PHOTO: TARUN VISHWA. DRESS, CAROLINA HERRERA. SHOES, MALONE SOULIERS. EARRINGS, LOREN STEWART
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• KIARA ADVANI
• DAYTIME DISCO
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EYEVIEW
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Dress, Roberto Cavalli.
Fringed shawl, Dolce
& Gabbana. Shoes,
Malone Souliers
NO
TIME
LIKE
NOW
Celebrating her biggest year yet, Kiara Advani is on her
way to the top. By Akanksha Kamath
Photographed by TARUN VISHWA Styled by FABIO IMMEDIATO
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and I are playing tag. I meet her who considers herself an insider with an outsider’s view.
een shots on the sets of her first When rejection struck, she dusted off the self-deprecation
e India cover shoot. It’s a quick and went back to finding her next gig. That’s when her role
she takes a breather, only to dart as an urban woman discovering her sexual self in Lust Sto-
loo. “Oh god, what a way to meet,” ries materialised. “To have someone who believes in you and
ays, a bit embarrassed. But really, your talent is deeply motivating,” she says, of Karan Johar’s
the voyeur here, watching and divine intervention. “I know people blame him for nepotism
uging her every move as Bolly- in the industry, but to those of us on the periphery, he’s
ood’s fresh face on the rise. given such wonderful opportunities.” The Johar-Advani-
I gather observing the 27-year-old. Dharma trifecta comes together again for her next Netflix
y to the set. It’s not heavy with airs, project, Guilty, set to release early next year. “It’s a good
nor with demands of leafy salads with a side of green juice time to be an actor. The audience wants to see quality con-
(just ghar ka khaana that accompanies her to her next en- tent, worthwhile performances and strong roles. A typical
gagement for the evening). When the strobe lights come on, masala blockbuster is no longer the only launchpad. Digital
all she needs is a song to slip into character. The sensual beats platforms offer more room for creativity and global reach.
of ‘Señorita’ by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello help her I’ve had people in cities around the world who speak
into the skin of the protagonist she’s playing today, a flamen- different languages come up to me because they’ve seen
co dancer in a sinister lace dress from Dolce & Gabbana. Lust Stories.”
It’s when we finally sit in her hotel room that she asks
everyone to leave us (managers and PR agents included),
tucks into her dinner, and dives into the story of the day she CHARACTER SKETCH
asked for all the things she now has. With all the preparation in the world, including a name
change from Alia to Kiara (another minute detail that pops
up as you Google her), school plays and after-college dance
A HOMECOMING classes, there was still one caveat: she’s a ‘SoBo girl’—she
2019 has been Advani’s biggest year yet: Lust Stories, the grew up in Cuffe Parade and attended the Cathedral and
2018 small screen (but big drama) offering from Netflix, John Connon School, and now lives at Mahalaxmi (possibly
bagged a nomination at the International Emmy Awards, as midtown as it gets for a ‘townie’). As she navigated her
while Kabir Singh (2019), where she played Shahid Ka- way through Bollywood, her struggles were twofold: not only
poor’s love interest, entered the `200 crore club. Her latest was she a newbie without familial forces in the fraternity,
outing, Dharma Productions’s Good Newwz, the Kareena but she was also pigeonholed based on her geolocation. “Hon-
Kapoor Khan- and Akshay Kumar-starrer, comes out later estly, the best compliment I ever received was when someone
this month. thought I was from Delhi. I was a full Hindi film buff in a
Like a pesky ex that keeps cropping up from your past, school where you were ‘cool’ only if you watched English
Advani is aware that most interviews won’t go without the films. Every time my friends called, I would flip to an English
F-word’s mention. So, she answers the channel; when no one was looking, I was
question around her unsuccessful 2014
debut, Fugly, with candour, and an atti-
“When no one was listening to every Govinda song ever and
delivering dialogues from Kabhi Khushi
tude that’s sage for her age. “I remember looking, I was Kabhie Gham (2001) on repeat.”
after Fugly I went into a complete shell,” But being on the fringe has its upside
she confesses. “I thought getting your first listening to every too. After a hard day’s work, she can leave
film was hard enough, that afterwards
your phone would ring off the hook with
Govinda song ever behind Bollywood’s Juhu bubble for home,
where friends and family wait. “When I
offers...until I realised it wasn’t going to and delivering come home, I feel like a normal person,
be like that.” like I have a life beyond all this,” she mo-
Did being related to the late Saeed Jaf- dialogues from tions to the several six-inch heels lining
frey and counting Juhi Chawla and Sal- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie the room wall—her next change a charac-
man Khan as family friends lend some ter waiting to be inhabited before she fi-
stardust to the scenario? Not for Advani, Gham on repeat” nally puts her feet up for the day. >
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Dress, Gauri & Nainika.
Bra, Myla. Earrings,
Loren Stewart
Dress, Dolce & Gabbana.
Earrings, Loren Stewart
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Top, Moschino.
Earrings, Loren Stewart
Hair: Gabriel Georgiou/Anima Creative
Management
Makeup: Subhash Vagal (Subbu)
Nails: The White Door, Mumbai
Photographer’s assistant: Jimmy
Assistant stylist: Ria Kamat
Set design and props: Bindiya Chhabria
Production: Bindiya Chhabria; Divya Jagwani
Production assistant: Prachiti Parakh
Movement direction: Shruti Jasani; Paras Sharma
In her first film, she played a Delhi girl; in Indoo Ki Jawani, in the eye and smile, maybe shake your hand, or even just
slated for a June 2020 release, she essays the role of a girl watch you walk over to your vanity van, I feel like I owe
from Ghaziabad. Hours spent peoplewatching in cafes and them so much more. I hope to do at least one south Indian
restaurants and a professional dialect coach later, she per- film a year.”
fected everything to do with a small town. She’s an instinc- For now though, it’s just a matter of finding the time in a
tive actor, always going for the personal stories—it’s why she schedule that’s penned with projects far into the future. “I
took on Preeti Sikka in Kabir Singh, a role that was fero- prayed for this day, you know; the day my mum has to call
ciously dissected, demolished by some for its portrayal of a my manager for my dates,” she laughs. ■
meek female lead, but also lauded for revealing an evolving
character that went from submissive to strong. “Preeti may
be nothing like me; I may not identify with her, but as an
actor I cannot judge her,” she says. It’s a funny balance—
when you know something to be wrong, but it isn’t your
Keeping up with KIARA
place to instruct someone to see the correct path. It’s an in- GET TO KNOW THE INGÉNUE IN
ner debate we all face. “Are you telling me there aren’t girls SEVEN QUICK QUESTIONS
like Preeti? I wish things were different, but the truth is that
there are. That’s why so many women related to her charac-
ter,” she says, making her case for a brand of feminism that’s 1
found a sisterhood across the country. “This Is Us and Modern Love.”
CULTURE VULTURE
Advani’s is not a world of one; there are multicultural un-
dertones to everything she does. Her mum is half-Christian
2“The Table, in Colaba.”
and half-Muslim while her father, a Hindu, found faith in
3
Christianity. “Diwali, Christmas, Eid and everything in be-
tween is celebrated at home,” she says. She ditched the idea
of studying abroad and attended Mumbai’s Jai Hind Col-
lege. “My mum struck a deal with me. She said, ‘You cannot “‘Chandigarh’ from Good Newwz,
drop out of college. Graduate, get a degree, then you can do by Diljit Dosanjh.”
whatever you want.’” College was an education in more
4“Kick-boxing.”
ways than one, she admits. “There are people from all parts
of the country and from different socioeconomic back-
grounds. It really gives you perspective. It’s helped me in my
career, with all the parts and characters I’ve had to play.”
5
So much so that her six-year career graph already boasts
a pan-Indian portfolio. Bharat Ane Nenu (2018), opposite
south Indian superstar Mahesh Babu, tapped a whole new
(and very loyal) cinema-going audience. In Vogue India’s Oc- “Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Self-Portrait,
tober issue, writer Samrat Chakrabarti accurately encapsu-
lated the power of the south, when he wrote “…In the mov-
and Manish Malhotra.”
6“Athleisure, always.”
ie-mad land of the Telugus, stars are demigods and fandom
a religion.” This, when only speaking of Tollywood. Imagine
the influence of the surrounding three languages and their
respective representation combined. “The film was a dream
launch. The kind of acceptance I got there, right from the
start, was something I had hoped for from my Bollywood
debut,” she says. Her southern connect next extended to Ka- 7
bir Singh, a remake of the Telugu mega hit Arjun Reddy “Madhubala’s Anarkali in
(2017). “It’s like I’ve managed to create a fan base there. At
the end of the day, you do it all for the audience. When Mughal-E-Azam (1960).”
you’re filming and fans wait all day just for you to look them
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BUSINESS AS
USUAL
Give your work wardrobe
a fresh take by swapping a
strict shirt for something a
little more disco.
Shirt, blazer, skirt, shoes;

all Bottega Veneta.
Earrings, Butler & Wilson
D A Y T I M E
D I S C O
Call it a reaction to the doom and gloom of the daily
headlines or attribute it to the start of the festive
season, but we’re reaching for shiny, pretty things. With
London’s bustling Portobello Market as backdrop,
glitter goes round-the-clock
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YES WAY, ROSÉ
Attribute it to the sudden revival
of Elle Woods from Legally
Blonde (we see you Kim K), but
an all-over Barbie-pink pantsuit
is the new daily uniform—just
add a plain white tee.
Shirt, trousers, sunglasses; all

Valentino. T-shirt, Frame
Denim. Shoes, Gianvito Rossi
BALANCING ACT
Pick a cosy knit to offset a
sequinned miniskirt. We’re calling
it over-the-counter couture.
Jumper, skirt; both Prabal

Gurung. Boots, Aquazzura.
Bag, Aspinal of London. Belt,
Black & Brown. Earrings, Dior
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GUILT TRIP
On the scale of high-
watt glamour, this one is
a 1,000 watts of ladylike.
Blouse, skirt, tights,

shoes, bag; all Gucci
TIME TO
REFLECT
A few pointers from the
pavement: mix street with
chic by pairing space-age
boots with a sparkle-
spangled twin-set.
Shirt, Alexandre
Vauthier. Skirt, Attico.
Jacket, Ashish. Boots,
Isabel Marant
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ADD TO CART
Whoever said you can’t compare
apples and oranges, didn’t try
teaming a lurex shirt dress with
wool trousers. We suggest
negotiating an equal share of
both. The cherry on top? Disco-
ready sunglasses.
Shirt dress, House of Holland.

Trousers, Dries Van Noten. Sock
boots, Marco De Vincenzo.
Sunglasses, earrings; both Dior
GOLD
STANDARD
Pair your Kirakira-ready
pantsuit with sensible heels and
a pinstripe shirt to carry you
from conference to cocktails.
Jacket, trousers; both

Halpern. Shirt, Self-Portrait.
Shoes, Rejina Pyo
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ORANGE IS THE
NEW BLACK
When faced with the all-important
matte-or-metal question, always
choose both.
Blouse, dress; both Tory Burch. Shoes,

Gucci. Earrings, Susan Caplan
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TRICK OR
TREAT
Velvet, sequins,
ruching! Aka the
shining example of a
glitter hat trick.
Jacket, Louis Vuitton

DOUBLE DUTY
When layered with a utility coat,
a Bianca Jagger-inspired Studio
54 look prepares you for a
different kind of party—one that
involves tea and a scone or two.
Dress, Michael Kors

Collection. Coat, Rejina Pyo
FLASH
FORWARD
Don’t forget the finishing
touches: a bedazzled belt to
cinch your glistening dress and
a coat that’s high on shine.
Pleated dress, Coach 1941.

Coat, Dries Van Noten.
Shoes, Rupert Sanderson
Belt, Black & Brown.
Earrings, Susan Caplan.
Hair: Stephen Low
Makeup: Jo Frost/CLM
Photographer’s assistant:
Tom Fawcett
Assistant stylist: Tim Brooks
Digital operator: Andy Mayfield
Production: CSTiagi LTD
Model: Radhika Nair/Feat. Artists
Location: Harper and Toms Flowers;
Alex the Plant Guy, MF Fruit; Veg -
70 Portobello
THERE’S NO
PLACE LIKE ROME
This summer, the fashion crowd travelled to the Eternal City for
Fendi’s autumn/winter 2019-20 couture show, the first without Karl
Lagerfeld. Creative director Silvia Venturini Fendi talks to Anders
Christian Madsen about what the future holds for the house
Photographed by ANGELO PENNETTA Styled by JULIA SARR-JAMOIS
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Silvia Venturini
Fendi
When Silvia Venturini Fendi stepped on to the runway after working on: Fendi Haute Couture autumn 2019. Staged on
her autumn/winter 2019-20 ready-to-wear show in February, Palatine Hill in Rome—a location chosen by Lagerfeld, who
it marked the first time that she’d taken the bow without had also given her a book on the Viennese Secession move-
Karl Lagerfeld by her side. Three days before, he had called ment for inspiration—it was the first women’s collection that
her from his hospital bed in Paris. “He still wanted to come to Silvia, 58, had designed by herself.
Milan. He was having ideas, asking about the collection, send- Backdropped by the Colosseum, its Secessionist geometric
ing pictures (he had his iPad). I said, ‘Don’t worry. I’ll send shapes were interpreted through mind-boggling prints and
you everything. You’ll see everything.’ He said, ‘Yes, because intarsias. Ball gown silhouettes from Lagerfeld’s archive were
the doctors, they don’t want me to fly,’” she recalls. Lagerfeld reborn in electric fabrics, slithering and glistening with intri-
died the next morning, following a stoic battle with pancre- cacy. It was heritage craftsmanship in hyper-modernity, the
atic cancer. He had served at Fendi for 54 years. way Lagerfeld liked it, followed by a spectacular moonlit ban-
In July, Silvia showed the last collection they had been quet fit for a Roman emperor. >
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HOW BEST TO COMPLEMENT THE
COOL TRAVERTINE TONES OF THE
FAMOUS TREVI FOUNTAIN?
In a matchy-matchy cafe au lait blouse
and pant combo, of course.
Suede blouse, flared suede trousers,

raffia heels, sunglasses, necklace, belt and bag;
all Fendi Haute Couture
Overlooking Rome from her Civiltà Italiana headquarters a They’re perhaps paradoxical words coming from someone
week on, as Silvia designed September’s ready-to-wear collec- whose surname is Fendi—even if Silvia prefers to go by Ven-
tion, it prompted the inevitable question of succession. “I turini—but she’s never known her family business without
know what his thoughts were. He never said it explicitly, but I Lagerfeld. In 1992, he asked her to join him in a designer duo
knew there were people he liked more and people he liked less. that soon unveiled her fashion genes. Four years on, she de-
It’s very clear in my mind,” she says. “He wouldn’t want signed the Baguette (“something that we never admitted was
someone to arrive and do a total makeover.” Would she like to ‘me’, but yes,” she laughs) and, in 2000, she became mens-
keep taking the bow on her own? “Yes, of course; alone, be- wear director of Fendi. With superior ease, her men’s collec-
cause you can’t do it with a hundred people. I represent them. tions fuse Fendi’s furry savoir faire with the normcore
But this decision is not on my desk.” streetwear worshipped by the digital generation. In 2009, she
LVMH bought Fendi in 2001. “What I’ve learnt is that you granted millennial whisperers Kanye West and Virgil Abloh
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have to win your battle on the field. Let’s say that the men’s internships at Fendi. They didn’t serve her coffee, “but
show was very good: one star. And the couture was good: two sometimes they’d say, ‘Can we leave at six? We have a con-
stars,” she smiles, backed up by rave reviews and reports of cert in Las Vegas. We’ll come back tomorrow, on time.’ I’d go,
great sales. “September is going to
be ‘Fendi’ but, because I’m a woman, it
will also be different. I’m not a clone of
Clockwise from left: Catherine Zeta-
Karl Lagerfeld.” Jones with Diego Della Valle and
Lagerfeld was hired by Silvia’s mother Giovanna Belloni at the al fresco
and aunts in 1965 to modernise the fam- candlelit dinner on Rome’s Palatine
ily business. She was five when she first Hill that followed the couture show;
met him, and spent her teenage years Candice Swanepoel and Natasha
Poly were among other guests
watching him at work whenever he
came to Rome. At his memorial at Par-
is’s Grand Palais in June, she told a story
of how the young Lagerfeld, already a
kaiser in the making, was hours late for
his job interview, a habit he never over-
came. “Since he died, I sometimes find
myself wondering if he’s still just late,” she con-
fessed, bringing the audience to tears.
“For us, it wasn’t work,” she says, back in
Rome. “I learnt from him that the minute you
start thinking, ‘I have to work’, it becomes
heavy and boring. It was a dialogue more than
anything: sending images, sending presents.”
Contrary to Lagerfeld’s work in Paris at Chanel,
their collaboration was always long-distance.
“He was at Chanel every day, so he could follow
every detail. Here, he would come
and go, and work had to go on when
he wasn’t here.” It gives you an idea
of the position in which Silvia now
finds herself at Fendi: new, but not
so different. She says she still sees
Lagerfeld in Virginie Viard’s collec-
tions for Chanel. “Virginie and I, we
have so much respect for Karl that
the transition cannot be fast. The
new has to arrive in a respectful way.
We are who we are thanks to this
man, so a total detachment from
Karl will never happen. When you
look at Valentino, yes, it’s Pierpaolo
[Piccioli], but I see the Valentino at-
titude. Look at Dior, you see Dior.
How can you not respect the story of
a brand? Otherwise, do your own
brand. Karl will always be here.”
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‘But how would you get there?’ ‘We have a private plane.’ It Silvia says. “I never say no to anything, otherwise a 100-year-
was a bizarre internship but they were very committed.” old company becomes a mammoth. It’s something I learnt
So ‘with the times’ is Silvia that she featured West’s wife from Karl: to always explore. He understood what was hap-
and her Kardashian-Jenner family in a Fendi campaign last pening in the moment.”
year, a controversial move for a highbrow heritage house. “I In an era when fur, the root of Fendi, is being dropped
love them. They’re good friends, nice people, we share val- by houses including Prada and Gucci, that attitude is useful.
ues.” Lagerfeld, of course, was one of the first designers to “These important issues should not become marketing tools
embrace Kendall Jenner, a testament to his anti-snobbery. to attract young customers. I don’t see the difference
“To be frozen in rules is the most boring thing in the world,” between fur, leather, crocodile and python. What’s the alter-
native? You’re still destroying the planet by
using synthetics.” Instead, Fendi is now in-
creasing its use of upcycled fur and developing
natural fur-imitation materials. Those tech-
niques were present in July’s couture collec-
tion, which saw a translucent coat with mink
panels giving the illusion of transparent fur,
one of Lagerfeld’s lifelong ambitions for
Fendi’s ateliers. When he’d come to Rome, he
was like a tornado. “‘This, this, this, this!’
Sometimes you’d go away thinking, ‘How are
we going to link this?’ It wasn’t easy, but it was
fascinating,” Silvia recalls. Lagerfeld could be
uncompromising. “I knew him my whole life
and he was not easy,” she smiles. “But we
never had fights. There were difficult mo-
ments when we went through changes; when
we decided to sell the company and we didn’t
know who was going to buy it. I was in the
middle because I was part of the family but I
also felt like I belonged to him.”
Yet, he was unanimously beloved at Fen-
di. Here, he was always just Karl, contrary
to Monsieur Lagerfeld at Chanel in Paris.
“I never heard him scream at anyone in all
those years. Never once. He was very gen-
erous, with others more than himself. He
was very concentrated on his work, espe-
cially after Jacques died,” Silvia says, refer-
ring to De Bascher, Lagerfeld’s partner of
18 years, who died in 1989. Was Karl hap-
py? “Yes, I really think he was. I think he had
a beautiful life. The people who worked with
him were his family. He achieved what he
wanted. I think he found, in his work, his way
of being happy.” n
Clockwise from left:

Entitled The Dawn of
Romanity, the models
walked 54 looks—one for
each year that Lagerfeld
spent with Fendi—down
a makeshift runway in
the Roman Forum, with
the uplit arches of the
Colosseum behind; Sam
McKnight worked on the
hair for the show
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>>The starting point
“The inspiration was everything I love. It’s sexy,
fly, hood, fun and classic—all at the same time. I
wanted to do something different.... There were
no rules. The patterns are classic Fendi with
my signature pink. It’s their identity and mine
coming together for something legendary.”
Also at Fendi, a hit collaboration...

FENDI X Space-age. Futuristic. High-voltage glamour. Flamboyant. Pink. These
words perfectly sum up the latest Fendi FF capsule. After all, it’s been
NICKI M designed in collaboration with the record-breaking (and sometimes con-

troversial) artiste Nicki Minaj, whose street style aesthetic has long
Grammy winner Nicki Minaj’s been recognised along with her chart-topping hits. The resulting Fendi
Prints On (taking its cue from the lyrics of her hit song ‘Chun-Li’) cap-
bold musical oeuvre and style sule includes a 127-piece collection of ready-to-wear, children’s wear
continues to captivate. Now, as the and accessories that brings together metallic, shimmer and texture,
most recent collaborator on Fendi’s with body-hugging silhouettes and a large dose of street cred. “Fendi is
FF capsule, she brings her attitude sexy, classic and iconic. As a kid growing up in Queens, I remember I
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just wanted to be able to afford Fendi. When you see the monogram, it
to a collection of ready-to-wear and makes a statement,” says Minaj. We asked the rapper and Silvia Ven-
accessories. By Priyanka Khanna turini Fendi to tell us more. ■

<< On collaborating
“Silvia is a genius. The studio is also so
incredible. It just felt like a full-circle
moment for me. Looking around and
seeing everything they’ve done…the
history…. The entire team just got me
from the start. I also love Rome. It’s one
of the most beautiful places in the world.”
>>On shooting with

Steven Klein
“I loved being able to collaborate on the creative
direction of the campaign. It had to be Fendi,
but I also had to make sure it spoke to my fans.”
<<On
workin’ it
“[When I first wore
this collection] I felt
like a superhero. It’s
empowering. It makes SILVIA VENTURINI
a statement. It’s iconic. FENDI
It 100 per cent reflects “Fashion and music have
my personality. It a universal language.
doesn’t miss a beat.” We invited Nicki to the
fashion show and that’s
where I met her for the
first time. In her lyrics,
>>On playing favourites

she often pays homage
From left: to Fendi. [In her music]
‘Fendi she talks about being
Prints On’ “The fuzzy pink jacket and hat to match. It’s
fly yet comfortable and really makes people strong and getting what
moonboots,
Baguette bag, turn their heads. Also, all the ‘Chun-Li’-inspired one wants. It’s liberating.
sneakers; all pieces, the sneakers and the bamboo earrings I really think that pink is
Fendi have to be my ultimate faves.” her colour and silver is
something very futuristic.
To have a non-traditional
colour opposed to a very
feminine one, I think it
reflects her attitude.”
MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE
Good girl
gone bad
Actor Bhumi Pednekar
BLAZING INFERNO takes a break from her
It’s the kind of spark that modern- raw, reel-life characters to
day fairy tales are made of: a
smattering of multihued glitter
channel our December
around the lids that playfully vibe—smokin’ hot.
explodes into a kaleidoscope of
iridescent colours. Try this, and By Sneha Mankani
you’ll be creating a whimsical
statement with each wink. Photographed by ERRIKOS ANDREOU
Jacket, Dhruv Kapoor Styled by FABIO IMMEDIATO
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DUST AND GOLD
There’s nothing better than a
face kissed by the sun. Softly
tap into a pot of bronzing
cream and blend it across your
cheekbones, right up to your
temples. Use earthy tones to
smoke out the eyes and finish
with a luscious, rusty lip.
Dress, Elisabetta Franchi.

Rug, Cocoon Fine Rugs

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WINGS OF
AN ANGEL
Give your razor-sharp
wing a serious mood
with more length, more
breadth, and a lot more
gloss. Pair with semi-
wet, tousled waves.
Blouse, trousers; both

Dhruv Kapoor.
Chair, Baro
Hair: Franco Vallelonga/
Faze Management
Makeup: Daniel Bauer/
Artist Factory
Manicure: Tip & Toe
Nail Club, Mumbai
Production: Jay Modi;
P Productions
Photographer’s agency:
DEU Creative
Management

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A
splatter of holographic last few years, she might have reduced mix it with apple cider vinegar and use
glitter, an exaggerated ge- the amount of makeup she wears it twice a month to clear out my pores
ometry of jet-black pig- because her skin reacts to it, but when and increase blood circulation. I carry
ment, a wash of molten I was younger she would go all out. I my hydrating Egyptian Magic All
gold—“Will she or won’t she?”—the remember watching her get dressed, Purpose Skin Cream everywhere. In
collective thought lingered as the crew right from applying kohl and lipstick, the morning, I use a light, water-based
fixed their eyes on the makeup mood to the way she wore her hair. At the moisturiser like Tatcha Water Cream
board. “I love it, let’s do this!” squealed time, she wore it short. I had a big and a medicated sunscreen. I scrub
a beaming Bhumi Pednekar as she problem with that, because everyone once a week and visit my dermatologist
made her way through our little group else’s mothers had long hair. This one for a good facial (like high-tech derma-
to see what the fuss was about. time, she got it permed—something cleaning and carbon spectra) every 15
From an overweight bride in her that wasn’t common in India—I was days. I even have my own laser light
Bollywood debut, Dum Laga Ke Hai- upset and told her that no mothers do machine that I brought from Bangkok.
sha (2015), to a sexagenarian sharp- this. Today, I realise she was ahead of I put a lot of time, effort and money
shooter in her latest, Saand Ki Aankh, her time. I slowly began to appreciate into my skin. You could have the best
Pednekar’s on-screen personas have her style, the way she carries herself, makeup artist, but if you have bad skin
tackled many feminist issues sans and her confidence. My parents never it’s not going to work.”
makeup. On that rainy day, though,
she was simply—and finally—playing
herself: the experimental, self-con-
My fitness journey…
“...has been intense. I’ve lost over
fessed beauty hoarder who can
35kg, after gaining 30kg for a film.
recite every shade from the lipstick
lexicon, works out to trance, and has
IN MY KIT Since then, it’s been a constant process
of improvement—but I didn’t do it by
introduced makeup pros to products • NARS Radiant starving myself. I work really hard; it’s
from her travel hauls. Here, she tells Creamy Concealer become an active part of my routine.
us more. • Fresh Tinted Lip Treatment
I like to mix it up—pilates, running,
• Too Faced Better Than
The real Bhumi…

strength and weight training. The
Sex mascara
• Kat Von D Lock-it
hour or two I spend in the gym every
“…is someone who started using Foundation morning is me time. It’s not just
makeup at 13. I bought my first vanity • Anastasia Beverly Hills physical, it’s meditative too; I do a lot
box in my teens because I was obsessed Dipbrow Pomade of thinking when I’m working out. I
with beauty. My aunts and cousins • Tom Ford Private Blend listen to techno and trance. It really
would doll me up all the time. I have Tobacco Vanille EDP sorts me out.”
pictures of me pouting with a fully • Tatcha Water Cream
made-up face—I was an Instagram kid

before Instagram existed. And because
• Illamasqua Gel Sculpt
My diet diary…
“…changes from film to film.
my parents never said, “Here’s some
Currently, I consume 20gm of carbs a
money, go buy makeup,” I would save
day, lots of salad, and lean meat. I try
up and do it myself. Makeup has a lot
discouraged my sister or me from staying away from dairy. My breakfast
of power, and I love it. It enhances
being passionate about beauty. They is an omelette with a slice of gluten-
what you already have and gives you
were never the you-can’t-do-this kind; free bread, or egg whites with nuts.
the freedom to play around.”
more the dress-up-and-do-what-you- Lunch is kale and rocket with grilled
My beauty vibe…
want parents.” chicken, pesto and avocado. I start and
end my day with a shot of aloe vera.
“…depends on my mood. There are
days when I’ll conceal my eyes, maybe
My skincare routine… Intermittent fasting has changed my
life; I do it for 16-20 hours.”
“…is thorough. After my weight
spot-correct and put on some tint. At
My secret smoothie…
gain for Dum Lage Ke Haisha,
other times, I’ll go full-blown—do
my hormones went crazy when I
my brows and contour my nose and
tried to knock it all off. I had a bad “...blends coconut milk and almond
cheeks. I like to keep it on fleek ”
bout of acne, and ever since, I’ve milk with vanilla essence, stevia and
My beauty bestie…
realised how important it is to have a unsweetened cocoa powder.”
committed relationship with my skin.
My happy space…
“...has always been my mum. She’s a I tried everything—from scrubbing,
natural beauty. I’ve learnt a lot from cleansing, toning and moisturising to
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her. All my beauty firsts have been using different kinds of masks—until “...is more a happy state [of mind].
with her. The first time I waxed, for I found a routine that worked. I am Eating right, working out and being
instance, she did it for me. Over the obsessed with the Aztec clay mask. I healthy takes me there.” ■

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FOCUS
phone a friend
The science of skincare changes at breakneck speed,
with opinions on orders, proportions, layers and
formulas changing every day. Not sure what to add or
switch out? Four experts clear the air. By Avanti Dalal
I JUST TURNED 25. SHOULD

I BE USING RETINOL? WHERE DO FACE OILS
Whether you like to squeeze it out of FIT INTO MY SKINCARE
a tube, scoop it out of a tub or decant I’VE ALWAYS WONDERED, ROUTINE?
it from a jar, you can rely on this elix- TONER OR NO TONER? “At the very end,” says Dr
ir. It reduces the appearance of sun The CTM (cleanse-tone-mois- Geetika Mittal, founder of
damage, prevents acne and fights fine turise) regimen is as classic as Mumbai- and Delhi-based
lines. A vitamin-A derivative, retinol it gets: it promises acne-free skin clinic Isaac Luxe. Oils
stimulates the metabolism of skin skin, if you follow the process. are occlusive and emollient,
cells and encourages the production A traditional toner leaves the which means they soften
of collagen. While it used to be mar- skin deep-cleansed and warm, skin while acting as a mois-
keted as an anti- stinging slightly but leaving ture seal. When applied on
ageing miracle, a wondrous this-is-really-work- top of a humectant like hya-
HELP! IS THERE ing feeling in its wake. Howev- luronic acid or glycerin, they
it’s actually a “su- ANYTHING THAT CAN er, London-based dermatolo- act as a stopgap for water
perstar ingredient GET RID OF MY CYSTIC
gist Dr Archana Rao suggests loss. Even though fighting
for maintaining ZIT OVERNIGHT?
glowing, youthful relegating it to the back of oil with oil seems counter-
While you’re traditionally
skin at any age,” your shelf. “A toner’s role in intuitive, they can actually
supposed to pick one spot
according to Dr skincare remains dubious as it help mattify and balance oil
treatment to prevent flaking,
Harshna Bijlani, is usually alcohol-based, which production. “Applying oil
desperate times call for fast-
medical director is not great for skin. I have on the skin sends a signal to
acting measures. Dr Joshua
at the Ageless seen it recommended for acne- skin cells, telling them that
Zeichner, a New York-based
Clinic in Mum- prone skin, but it can make overproduction [of oil] is not
dermatologist, relies on this
bai. “Start using skin more sensitive. If a toner required,” she says.
recipe: a dash of 2.5% ben-
it in your mid-to- is suggested
zoyl peroxide, a pinch of 2%
late twenties,” to address IS SHAVING THE WORST THING
salicylic acid and a dollop of
she says, as that’s open pores, I CAN DO TO MY FACE?
1% hydrocortisone cream.
when sun dam- a better op- “You can shave,” says Dr Mittal, banishing
This should see the redness
age and fine lines tion is to use what we’ve learnt as children—that shaved
of the offending breakout
start to appear. a retinoid.” hair grows back faster, thicker or coarser. In
reduce, making it easier to
cover with concealer. fact, the exfoliation from shaving can promote
better circulation and improve product pen-
etration. Some even say that it can lead to bet-
I’VE BEEN USING THE SAME MOISTURISER FOR YEARS. IS ter makeup application as it provides a cleaner
THAT BAD?
base to work on. However, for a more long-term
IRVING PENN; MODEL: ANNETTE KARLSSON
If you’ve been dipping into the same jar since college, it might be
approach, Dr Mittal prefers laser treatments.
time to switch it up, says Dr Rao. “The medical term for the body’s
“Technology has progressed tremendously,
diminishing response to a drug is tachyphylaxis. Any drug, if taken
and laser is considered one of the best options
over a prolonged period of time, loses its efficacy as your body gets
for permanent hair reduction,” she says. ■
accustomed to it. As your body’s largest organ, your skin behaves
in a similar manner,” she says. Since your skin’s reactivity changes
with age, weather fluctuations and stress, a six-monthly or yearly
check-in with your skin can help fine-tune your routine.

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…for the next time a close friend
makes a Nordic trip
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Volcanic Exfoliator, 3,600 3. Eleni & Chris Age
Renewal Face Mask, 1,500 4. Gisou Honey
Infused Hair Oil, 6,000 5. Manasi7 All Over
Colour, Sanguinello, 3,600
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blood flow (more oxygen in your cells
means healthier skin), while saunas
are the most effective way to sweat out
toxins. Nordic folk also believe in stay-
ing active, spending considerable time
hiking, biking and trekking. Plus, their
4. skincare routine is an antithesis to the
10-step Korean one. Pared down to the
essentials, it’s about hydration and
protection; make-up is often an after-
5. thought. Take a page out of their book
and try dry brushing in the shower—
it’s a regular habit that helps get rid of
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dead skin.
northern light THE INGREDIENTS

This part of the world barely sees the
sun and has almost no green vegeta-
tion, but it still manages to harvest
In our new series, we dig out beauty secrets from what it’s got and turn it into effica-
cious skincare. Glacier water, with its
around the world. This month, we visit the Nordic purifying properties, is present in al-
countries, where rituals are just what you’d expect— most all products. Cloudberry, which is
indigenous, is a rich source of vitamins
comforting, minimal, and effective. By Rituparna Som A, B, C and E. The region’s water bod-
ies are an abundant source of marine
Where the sun shines at midnight uals are equally surreal: products are life and collagen-boosting omega 3.
through a short-lived summer and the created with locally sourced ingredi- Other star ingredients include birch
night sky lights up in curtains of neon ents, rituals are minimal, effective and essential oil, blueberry (fights acne and
light, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Ice- easily adaptable and cosmetics are prevents sun damage), chanterelle
land and Finland, along with the ter- pared back, with most bloggers advo- mushroom (helps with acne and ecze-
ritories of Greenland, the Faroe Is- cating the use of muted colours. Let’s ma), heather flower tea (is anti-inflam-
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lands and Åland, have fascinated the dive in. matory and antibacterial), lingonberry
world with their otherworldly topogra- (for hydration and pigmentation), and
phy, inclusive lifestyles and minimal THE RITUAL rowanberry (stimulates blood circula-
design aesthetics. But their beauty rit- Ice baths and saunas are no-brainers. tion and encourages glowing skin). ■

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SLEEP STICK TO SKIP THE STAY PICK YOUR DRINK
WELL A LOW- BREAD BASKET ACTIVE SPIRIT LOTS OF
CARB DIET WISELY WATER
If you sleep Start your meal Continue
well, your If you have with meats, your workout Steer clear Alcohol
hunger dinner plans, cottage cheese, routine or of cocktails causes
and satiety skip carbs nuts and olives. burn those and sweet dehydration,
hormones— for breakfast If you begin with calories on mixers, juice, so one glass
leptin and and lunch carbs (like the the dance and tonic. of water
ghrelin—will and enjoy bread baskets floor. Staying Stick to white per glass of
stay in sync, your meal most restaurants in shape spirits, dry alcohol should
saving guiltlessly. offer), you’ll end helps knock wines and be the rule of
you from up eating a lot off the champagne. thumb.
bingeing the more bread as excess.
next day. you are hungry.
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Active Anyone who forgot Versace’s enduring presence at the

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latest launch, a collaboration between Donatella and a suite
BANISH THE of perfumers, is scent-making at its most luxurious. “As
much as women like to get their dresses made to measure,
BLACKHEAD it’s even more true when it comes to fragrances,” she says
of her couture studio’s first-ever olfactory endeavour, which
If you have a stacked social calendar, it’s easy to let your distils the exceptional craftsmanship of the Atelier Versace
skincare routine suffer. And this could prompt a visit from salon on Via Gesù in Milan into six different scents. Intense
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blends—an incense-inflected rose, jasmine softened with
TREAT THE INVADERS. The iS Clinical Active honey, and Cédrat de Diamante (which captures the
Serum contains sugar cane and bilberry extracts (which effervescence of Italian lemon)—come in corresponding
are glycolic and lactic acids, respectively) to exfoliate clear flacons. Each bottle is topped by a gilded Medusa, the
the surface layer of the skin, speeding up the healing omnipresent symbol of the fashion house, with its intrinsic
time of existing zits and preventing pores from getting nod to femininity and forbidden desire. “We all want to find a
clogged. Glycerin, which helps to calm and hydrate, fragrance that really represents who we are,” says Donatella,
prevents irritation and redness. And finally, the arbutin who hints that the Cédrat and rose are her personal picks—
and mushroom extract promote radiance. one to sparkle, the other to seduce. By Amy Verner
SURVEY AND MINIMISE THE DAMAGE. Swipe Donatella Versace’s
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to cover up the next morning. Salicylic acid is oil soluble high-quality
and it deeply but gently works to remove dead skin botanicals in
cells and dissolve acne-causing gunk in the pores. The handmade packaging
beta hydroxy acid is complemented by skin-soothing
tea seed oil, and they work in tandem to reduce
inflammation, improve cell turnover and fight redness.
CALL IN THE EXPERTS. While skincare products

work as stopgaps, working quickly to fix the leaks and
reset systems, in-clinic treatments can bolster at-home
treatments for a holistic approach. An oxygen treatment
comes with the promise of glowing, even-toned skin
with not a pimple or fine line in sight. “Oxygen dome
therapy uses a hyperbaric chamber that provides pure,
ionised oxygen to the skin’s surface. This stabilises free
radicals, regenerates new cells, improves skin elasticity
and rebalances pH levels. It also reduces acne-causing
bacteria,” says Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, founder and
medical director at ISAAC Luxe.
Call of
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Coco Milk Coconut oil has become the ubiquitous cure-all to every ailment, promising to soothe, heal and hydrate. But store-
Oil, bought oils may not have this potency as they’re distilled fast and hard enough to lose their natural components. The
2,150 alternative? Taking it slow. “I wanted to take beauty consumerism back to nature and serve the pureness of natural
ingredients with simplicity and luxury,” says founder Jean-Christophe Bonnafous.
THE PROCESS: Coconut milk oil is created by hand-pressing fresh coconut flesh, then leaving it to ferment slowly.
This allows the coconut water and oil, which floats to the top, to separate. The resulting elixir is scooped out, negating the
use of any high pressure or temperature that can lead to oxidation and destruction of the oil. The end result? Light, barely
fragranced oil that acts as a salve for chapped lips, seals dead ends and assuages sunburnt skin.
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Beauty Icon
Alia Bhatt The big 10 !
2019’s Vogue Beauty Awards marked a
decade of celebrating the best in the business
Vogue x Trends
Man of the Year
Vicky Kaushal
Fresh Face
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Sonali Bendre Behl
Fresh Face
Female Sara
Ali Khan

Best Hairstylist
Michel Baltazar
with Richa
Chadda
Best Fitness
Expert
Sohrab VOGUE BEAUTY AWARDS
Khushrushahi
Best Model
Anjali Lama
When Alia Bhatt surprised her ÀWQHVV

coach Sohrab Khushrushahi with a
heart-warming speech, Sara Ali Khan
made her show debut with her grand-
mother Sharmila Tagore, Malaika
Arora and Amrita Arora Ladak paused
IRU SHUIHFW VHOÀHs and Shahid Kapoor
walked the red carpet in a gold suit—
you knew you had found your way to a
larger-than-life event. Each year,
Kubbra Sait
Vogue Beauty Awards (VBA) cele-
with Best brates the best in beauty. This year’s
Nutritionist edition, its tenth, was held in associa-
Rashi Jury member tion with Trends and sparkled more
Chowdhary Shagun Khanna with
Best Wellness
than ever before. JW Marriott Mumbai
Brand Vedary’s Juhu brimmed with industry leaders
Harshvardhan Saraf and stars like Bhumi Pednekar and
Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who looked en-
viable with their slicked-back strands,
Radhika Apte, who leaned into a dark
lip and Diva Dhawan, who rocked a
jewel-toned eyeshadow—each lady
epitomising beauty in individuality. In
some of the most exhilarating mo-
Best Skin ments, Sonali Bendre Behl and Tahira
Expert Dr Kashyap Khurrana took home the
Geetika Mittal
Beauty Warrior trophies, Anjali
Lama scooped up the accolade
for Best Model and Sharmila
Tagore graciously accepted her
Beauty Legend award. Our red
Best Homegrown
Brand Pahadi carpet host, drag artiste Zeeshan Ali
Local’s Jessica added to the night’s opulence and dra-
Jayne
ma. Interspersed were the highly an-
Best Influencer ticipated Best of Beauty awards, where
Diipa Büller-Khosla
Best Makeup we extolled the virtues of products
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hearts (and on our shelves). And
Th the antics of our host, Kusha Ka-
pila, had guests in splits
throughout. By the end of the
night, attendees walked home
entertained and with a long
beauty wish list. Q

Vogue’s Sneha
Mankani with
Vicky Kaushal and
Radhika Apte
Condé Nast’s Alex

Kuruvilla with
Alia Bhatt
Vogue’s Priya
Tanna and Anaita
Shroff Adajania
with Condé Nast’s
Arjun Mehra
Sahher
Bambba
Kirti Kulhari
Malavika
Mohanan
Jury member
Mallika Tarkas
Parekh
Swara
Bhasker
Host of the Rakul Preet
evening, Kusha Singh
Kapila
Radhika Madan

Vicky Kaushal
Kubbra Sait
Vogue’s Sneha
Red carpet host, Mankani
Zeeshan Ali
Jury member
Bhumi
Pednekar
Tara
Sharma
Shamita Shetty
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Shilpa Shetty
Rahi Kundra Kalki
Chadda Koechlin
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Amrita Arora Sunny
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Monica Dogra and
Shibani Dandekar with jur
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member Dr Harshna Bijlan
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Khurana
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Rikee
Chatterjee
Gul Panag
Jury member
Rosemin
Manji
Gabriella
Demetriades

Beauty Warriors
Tahira Kashyap
Khurrana and
Sonali Bendre Behl
were all smiles
Sara Ali
Khan
channels Radhika Apte and
her Pataudi Alia Bhatt cheer
elegance for their favourites
The cool
boys Siddhant
Chaturvedi and
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Shahid Kapoor
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Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Kriti Bhumi Pednekar and
Sanon share a laugh Sharmila Tagore giving
us beauty goals
When Vicky Kaushal

met Kusha Kapila
Sonali Bendre
Behl and husband
Goldie Behl’s
picture-perfect
moment
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The right accessories can make all the
difference to your look, and no label
understands this better than Nomada.
Their delicately embroidered zippers,
clutches, slings and fanny packs flaunt the
quirkiest designs and promise to lend a stylish
touch to any look. Not to mention, they also
make for the great gifts this season
Don’t get us wrong—we’re all for minimalism. nature and diverse cultures. With an emphasis Modern—as well as at concept stores in Dubai,
That said, we must confess that no look is on handcrafting accessories that are ethical Oman, Athens, Miami, Sydney, Istanbul,
complete without the right accessories. And and that spotlight Indian artisans, Nomada’s Casablanca and Corsica. Better still, the brand
a pretty bag can do wonders. For some offerings flaunt quirky design elements like has collaborated with a number of international
inspiration, look no further than Nomada. bugs, birds, fruits and palm trees. Even better, brands like Juicy Couture and Stirling Cooper.
Founded by friends Sana Shakoor and Divya the brand custom-crafts their accessories to In fact, luxury beauty brands Bobbi Brown,
Batra, accessories brand Nomada offers up a lend them a personalised touch. Estée Lauder and Clinique, along with real
range of bags that draw inspiration from travel, Now, with the launch of their Talisman estate company MAIA Estates and Mumbai
collection, Nomada is setting serious eye candy eatery Sequel Bistro, have also collaborated
Sana Shakoor goals—quite literally. Inspired by a trip Sana with Nomada to create unique gifting solutions.
took to Istanbul, the signature motif of the So, whether you’re looking to glam up
line is a raffia embroidered evil eye, which can your wardrobe with statement accessories
be found across a variety of bag styles—from or surprise your mum, sister or best
zippers and fanny packs to clutches and slings. girlfriend with something extra special this
Sana shares, “We wanted to create a bag that gifting season, consider Nomada’s pretty
women across cultures could relate to and personalised accessories.
something they could carry as a good luck
charm…but in a way that was fashionable.” For more information, visit Nomada.in
Today, you can find Nomada’s accessories or email info@nomada.in
at a number of chic boutiques across the
country—from Clove, Atosa, Le Mill, Aza
and Melange to Angadi Heritage and Jaipur
beauty The stage was all set for the
10th edition of the Vogue
Beauty Awards
Vogue’s Renuka
Modi, Priya Tanna
g s P r e t t ynd
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and Dilshad Arora
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table setting
for the evening
Pooja Makhija, Vogue’s Priyanka

Namrata Purohit and Khanna
Dr Malavika Kohli
The Baccarose
team
Shazé’s Srija
Srinivasan
Condé Nast’s
Alex Kuruvilla with
Anushka Rajan Aditya Parekh
Doshii and
Priyanka Khanna
Karishma
Tanna
Iman Allana
Geeta Rao with AD

and Sabina Singh
L’Oréal Group’s
Rachit Mathur

The cosy
Jacob’s
Creek bar
Kusha Kapila
wearing a
Tissot watch
Shilpa Shetty Kundra

with Diipa Büller-Khosla
and Diamond Producers
Association’s Richa Singh
Surabhi and
Nachiket Barve
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Bali and TARZ’s Patralekha
Nigel Smith
Jury member
Avan
Contractor
COTY’s Nykaa’s Oona
Madhavi Dhabhar
Shriya Marathe
Pilgaonkar
Jury member
Sobhita
Dhulipala at the
Shazé booth Team Beauty Concepts Nisha Singh
Monisha Jayaram,
Candice Pinto Aeshna Gupta and
and Drew Neal Vishal Gurtu
Hair experts Kanta Motwani,

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Kerala tharavad
1 VEL R E S P O N S I B LY
TRA ass tourism threatens remote communities,
As the impact of m en t, ca n luxury ecotourism
destinations an d the en vi ro nm
ive ch ange ? It ca n, w ith thoughtful journeys for
foster posit ys Neeti Mehra
high -im pact trave llers , sa crisis and our growing carbon foot-
print—but can we give up travel alto-
gether? With new destinations for the
rile up seasoned travellers. But even itinerant tourist and a growing num-
Two decades as a travel writer can be before the kombucha-guzzling VSCO ber of communities to engage with, re-
insightful. Many moons ago, seated in girl pranced on to the scene with her sponsible tourism is no longer academ-
the gilded hall of a Michelin restau- hydro flask in tow, #TravelDeeper had ia’s artefact but a way to attempt
rant, my fork plunged into a quivering become the norm. Today, we are served offsetting the negative impact of travel.
jelly and a suspicious piece of edible, food plucked from kitchen gardens, In 2002, the Cape Town Declaration
singed by a torch beyond recognition. water filtered on site, meat that is on Responsible Tourism penned down
On my table, the sparkling water was grass-fed and experiences that are what this head-scratching, amorphous
from a brook in the Alps, the fish from community driven—all affirming that term meant. Paraphrasing, the goal of
a far-off continent, the meat from the we are #NotATourist. responsible tourism is economic devel-
Savannah and the vegetables coaxed The thirst of discovery, the novelty of opment, social justice and environ-
out of a hothouse in the boondocks. exploration and the desire to seek new mental integrity. At its core, it is travel
The only object that had sweat the experiences has sprung open the that conserves the environment and
least in travel miles was me. Luxury remotest corners of the world like a sustains the well-being of local people.
had been served, and it wasn’t pretty. clapboard, but left in its wake a trail of For Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and joint
Today, such vaudeville excess can detritus. We cannot ignore the climate creative director of the sustainable meta-
SOCIAL SERVICE Soneva Fushi

Hotels with a side of green
SONEVA FUSHI running through SUJÁN SHER

This path-breaking its core. The BAGH
resort in the property’s carbon Alongside its work
Maldives has a ‘no charge, reforestation with anti-poaching
news, no shoes’ programmes and teams, prolific
mantra and places reusable glass afforestation and
an emphasis on bottles have wildlife research add
slow-life, with redefined intelligent to the charm of this
sustainability luxury for the world. Relais & Châteaux

luxurious chain Soneva Resorts, the need Today, the danger of ‘overtourism’ is India to give a structured framework
of the hour is for businesses to be “a posi- only too real—remember Shimla’s ter- to responsible tourism, advocating
tive force for change.” But the luxury rifying water crisis last year? In India, the triple bottom line of economic, so-
traveller also needs to pull up the socks on as we grapple with pollution, waste cial, and environmental responsibility
his Birkenstock-clad feet. “Travellers disposal and breakneck development, formally over a decade ago, with spe-
need to be conscious about where they go it is the remote places and cultures cial tourism zones culled out in sleepy
on holiday and how they spend their that are the most vulnerable. Evident- hamlets for immersive experiences.
money by supporting businesses that cre- ly, mass tourism needs new rules. But in practice, Kerala embraced
ate jobs in local communities and protect- its ecology long before green even be-
ing the environment,” adds Shivdasani. SOUTHERN STAR came a buzzword. For Jose Dominic,
We used to travel for trade, curiosity Slide down the map to palpably green co-founder and director of India’s
and faith; now we do it to escape our Kerala, a visit to which will be a seri- luxe eco-hotel chain CGH Earth, the
daily lives and hunt down Instagram- ous crash course on responsible tour- sustainability journey began with
mable moments, all with the click of a ism. You can dip into culture with Bangaram Island Resort on the isles
button. According to the World Tour- north Kerala’s ritualistic dance of Lakshadweep in the late ’80s. He
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ism Organization, in 2018, there were a Theyyam, tramp through paddy fields recounts that the post-independence
staggering 1.8 billion tourist arrivals or learn about the indigenous practice era of communism in Kerala focused
worth $1.7 trillion. But can this world of scurrying up coconut trees. Kerala on healthcare, education, democra-
survive the stomping of 2X feet? was, after all, one of the first states in cy, human rights and agriculture,
rather than rapid industrialisa-
tion. In hindsight, it created a posi-
tive ambience for tourism with its
egalitarian outlook and natural
beauty. “Red kept Kerala green,”
he notes. Sanguinely, Kerala’s >
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Ranthambore. desert songs of a stunning resort Mozambique’s Using local, VOLCANOES
Kaki, Suryagarh in Kumarakom, Kisawa Sanctuary, renewable and NATIONAL
SURYAGARH is preserving this CGH Earth which opens in early recycled material, PARK
With the melodies Jaisalmer’s musical property celebrates 2020, combines this stunning retreat Inspired by Rwanda’s
of Mehboob Khan heritage. and preserves the skills of artisans in French Polynesia natural heritage,
and his family of Kerala’s architectural from Benguerra uses a deep seawater Singita Kwitonda
manganiyars, the COCONUT splendour. Island with patented air-conditioning Lodge worked with
sound of the double LAGOON 3D technology to system and local artisans to
algoza flute by Transplanting KISAWA create a resort with a renewable energy create its volcanic
flautist Shakoor abandoned noble SANCTUARY light environmental sources like solar stone walls and
Khan, and the agrarian mansions Can 3D printing footprint. power and biofuel. woven ceilings.

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Auroville is a
The utopian township of
tou rism , where you can
model of responsible
rest India, which
volunteer with Sadhana Fo
or learn sustainable
focuses on reforestation,
mb oo Centre
farming at the Auroville Ba
Kerala-based The Blue

Yonder offers immersive
tours across the state
Tourism Department created the eru- managing director of Ibex Expeditions, HOW TO...
dite tagline ‘God’s Own Country’ and and curator of fascinating expeditions BE A RESPONSIBLE
marketed its swathes of green, dreamy in desolate regions of the world, is also TRAVELLER
backwaters and the miracle of Ayurve- the founder president of the Ecotour- An eight-step guide by Mandip Singh
da to far corners of the globe while ism Society of India, now called Re- Soin, founder president, Ecotourism
building on responsible tourism. sponsible Tourism Society of India. Society of India
The government partnered with The eco watchdog conducts workshops
the people, fostering for best green practices 1. Don’t get your towels and bedsheets
growth, says Gopinath across India while certi- changed every day.
2. Carry a flask or water bottle to cut
Parayil, founder of con- “TRAVELLERS fying hotels according to
down on single-use plastic.
scious holiday company approved sustainable
The Blue Yonder, which NEED TO BE tourism criteria. “Indi-
3. Bring back non-biodegradable
garbage from any nature visit or
curates magical immer- CONSCIOUS ans have evolved from trek, observing the ‘pack in-pack
sive experiences in Ker- ABOUT playing loud radios in out’ principle. ‘Ocean Forest’
ala. One of them is a nature, but have a long 4. Donate on every trip for a bottle, S’well
two-week exploration of WHERE THEY way to go,” says Singh cause around wildlife or x Liberty
the meandering River GO AND HOW Soin. We’re penny wise community support. London, 2,505
5. While booking your airline,
Nila that unfurls the
cultural and societal
THEY SPEND rather than ecocon-
scious, notes Pariyal: offset your carbon footprint
soul of the region. “It’s a THEIR MONEY” “Sustainability and re- with services like TreeSisters, a
transformative experi- sponsibility are add-ons, reforestation programme started
—SO NU S H I V DASAN I by a global network of women.
ence,” he says, echoing rather than priorities.”
6. Substitute disposables such as wet
a sentiment that sums So, how can one travel wipes with cotton towels.
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up the narrative of responsible tourism. responsibly? Understand the region, 7. Support local and in-season
and your impact on its community and produce. Do not consume
GREEN FEET environment before you pack your LV banned or endangered species
But Kerala isn’t the only one making valise. “Responsible tourism is about of fish and meat. While
green strides. Other noteworthy states creating better places for people to live shopping, be aware of
are Madhya Pradesh, for its iconic tiger and for people to visit,” adds Pariyal. banned and endangered
conservation at the national parks of The next frontier, according to Domi- items such as Shahtoosh
Bandhavgarh, Pench, Kanha and Pan- nic, is transforming India’s rural land- shawls and certain seashells.
8. While camping, don’t
na, and Sikkim, which has gone plastic- scape via tourism. Engage, learn and
pollute freshwater streams
free and offers organic farming, creat- give back to the people. It’s essential in by bathing with soap or
ing layered experiences for the jaded an increasingly insular world to be ‘Steelery’ washing dishes. Take water
traveller. truly welcome in the homes and hearts set (cutlery 100ft away for your needs.
Mandip Singh Soin, the founder and of your hosts. and straw),
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rive
the few streets private Caribbean island that
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that have is a sight straight out of The

access to a Truman Show—there’s just one
private beach. runway here, fringed by palm
We rented a trees and lush vegetation.
home from The rich and famous (from
The Agency Tommy Hilfiger to Mick
(Theagencyre. Jagger) have put Mustique
com), they Island on the map. A dearth
have some of hotels means visitors
amazing have to rent a villa, probably Macaron
properties. owned by a billionaire. > i
at Mustiq beach
ue Island

living
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triathlons, finds Shivani Krishan
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and while you stand a good chance of
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What is it that makes Gurnaney’s experience, sugg
tribe ditch the comfort of a warm bed ests
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ule, an alcohol-free diet or often
threadbare accommodation? For her,
it was seeing ice-capped mountains Europe by sea—been there, done that? commune of Le Mas-d’Agenais, where
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way to stay fit but is now a way of life. These vessels have now been resurrected Monet to create his own. In Bordeaux, a visit
as floating boutique hotels. Aboard the to the sun-kissed village of Saint-Émilion has
Millennials, it seems, have found the
luxurious yet intimate Saint Louis (with to be on the itinerary, as should a tasting of
key to happiness and the ultimate de- three en-suite cabins for six guests), your Grand Cru Chateaux wines. Back on the
tox: extreme physical exertion in glori- pace automatically slows down. Perhaps it’s Saint Louis, enjoy a multicourse gourmet
ous, unfamiliar and picture-perfect the champagne welcome, the placid waters meal, paired with fabulous French wine and
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MOLE FROM MEXICO the capital of
“Every area has its own the empire.
recipe for this complex COMTÉ FROM ALSACE The rich broth
sauce, which can be spicy “Every town in France has with wontons
and a little bitter. Jorge its own cheese. My pick is is the first
Vallejo of Quintonil and the comté that is matured thing I order.”
Edgar Núñez of Sud 777 are for 36 months in the cellar of
two of the most interesting Fromagerie Antony. I like it
chefs in the country right most when it’s made in spring
now, working with traditional because you get the flavour
ingredients, such as mole, to of the flowers and grass.”
create a new interpretation
of Mexican cooking.”
CHACO FROM PERU

“The wide variety of Peruvian ingredients
is difficult to find anywhere else. I’m
impressed by how Virgilio Martínez Véliz
emphasises on the biodiversity at different PIGEON FROM
altitudes. He uses foods I’ve never seen SINGAPORE
before such as chaco, an edible clay from “I like to go to my friend
CEVICHE FROM the Altiplano, that is brilliant in puddings.” Julien Royer’s restaurant,
MIRAFLORES Odette, because I love
“Being near the ocean, how he interprets French
Lima is the perfect flavours with Asian
place to try this dish products. The way he
because the fish is cooks pigeon is out of
STEAK FROM the world. I think he’ll be
always so fresh. I head
BUENOS AIRES the next chef to receive
to the neighbourhood
“I love to eat steak when three Michelin stars.” >
of Miraflores, follow my
I’m home—the meat in —As told to Lauren Hill
nose, and see where
Argentina is unbeatable.
the locals are eating to
I go to Don Julio Parrilla
find the tastiest street
for the rump or skirt—it’s
food spots.”
the best in the country
at the moment.”
View from Quay

us their favourite Michelin
eats worth the (air)miles
Three food experts give
MEAL PLAN
Salt crusted
beetroot with
Celeriac shawarma caviar cream
NOMA, COPENHAGEN QUAY, SYDNEY MIRAZUR, MENTON
René Redzepi’s season-themed menus are Peter Gilmore’s 80-seater restaurant Number one on The Worlds 50 Best
backed by extensive research and clever is “an appropriate example of modern Restaurants list, this three-Michelin-
experimentation. Noma’s reservations Australian cuisine. Plus the view of starred restaurant in France
book out minutes after opening: “I Sydney Opera House and Harbour thrives on its seasonal menu. “It’s
reserved about four months in advance,” Bridge is hard to beat,” says Shannon high up on my 2020 wish list,” says
recalls Aditi Dugar, co-founder Masque. D’Souza, founder of KC Roasters. Vogue India’s food editor, Sonal Ved.
living
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from the spa at Leela
across India
Palace Udaipur
ex p eriences to indulge in
TAKE THE ROAD TO ROMANCE

in UDAIPUR
The Leela Palace Udaipur’s specially
curated Romance at The Leela getaway
for couples promises a magical time with
your better half. After an hour-long spa
session at ESPA (also the largest spa
in the city), a customised in-room bath
(set up based on your preferences) and
a romantic boat cruise on Lake Pichola,
the sparks are sure to fly. Theleela.com
GET BIG ON JAPAN in MUMBAI

You don’t need to fly to the land of the
rising sun to get your Asian food fix.
Guests at Trident, Nariman Point, can
master the art of teppanyaki under the
guidance of chef Eduardo Viscera at the
hotel’s famous India Jones restaurant.
The reward comes at the end of the class
in the form of dinner. Tridenthotels.com
MIX IT UP in DELHI
It’s always gin o’clock at Andaz Delhi’s
Juniper Bar, also India’s first gin bar, which
stocks 35 varieties of the spirit. Cocktail
enthusiasts will be drawn to the Gin
101 masterclass hosted by its in-house
mixologists. Start by learning the tipple’s
origins, followed by a tasting session, and The Roseate Ganges
is located at the
end with DIY cocktails using pan-Indian foothills of the
ingredients like Kashmiri kahwa and Garhwal Himalayas
cardamom from Kerala. Hyatt.com
GO SOUL-SEARCHING in RISHIKESH
The Roseate Ganges is tailor-made for
your next digital detox. Stow away your
Macbook and give in to its daily yoga and
meditation sessions. Aheli Spa is where
to be for bespoke wellness experiences,
a dose of relaxation, some stress
management or Ayurvedic therapies.
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Breakfast tables are set with
Kempty Falls as a backdrop
at JW Marriott Mussoorie
Walnut Grove Resort & Spa
ENJOY A FOREST VIEW

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huts with a jungle view day right with a hearty breakfast of
traditional Indian and continental fare at
the resort’s hideaway in the heart of the
forest. Chirping birds provide a soothing
background score. Marriott.com
TRY THE FLAVOURS OF INDIA

in DELHI
Get familiar with the nuances of Indian
cuisine during your staycation at The
Oberoi, New Delhi. Its three-hour
cooking session, with the chef from
Omya, is interactive and informative. It
involves hands-on training to rustle up
Indian breakfast staples like poori, paratha
and lassi, classics like chicken curry and
dal tadka, and binge-worthy regional
snacks like pakodas and kathi rolls.
Oberoihotels.com >
Adventure seekers have

a lot to choose from at
Grand Hyatt Goa
STEP INTO THE WILD in LIVE LIKE A KING in JAIPUR
MADHYA PRADESH Fairmont Jaipur thrives on giving guests a
Follow the footprints of tigers and taste of the palace life from the word go.
leopards during your stay at Banjaar If you’re not in the mood to leave your
Tola, A Taj Safari—Kanha National Park. palatial chambers, the in-room dining
Its two daily safari drives are conducted includes a dabba service that comprises
by expert naturalists. Start at the crack Rajasthani fare served in golden brass
of dawn to trail the elusive jungle cats, tiffin boxes—just like the ones used for
opt for a picnic breakfast in the wild, and erstwhile royalty. Fairmont.com
end your day with a beautiful sunset.
Tajhotels.com SEEK ADVENTURE in GOA
Grand Hyatt Goa’s location by Bambolim
GO ALL OUT WITH KIDS in PUNE Bay may be a serene one, but the resort
Holidaying with the brood in tow? won’t disappoint thrill seekers either. From
Conrad Pune has you covered. From wall climbing, zip lining and rope coursing
interactive cupcake decorating sessions to sky cycling and aqua zorbing, get your
to recreating a camping experience in adrenaline fix at the adventure park. At
your room (complete with a mini tent, the sailing centre by AquaSail, try your
chocolates and marshmallows), your hand at windsurfing, dinghy sailing and
little ones will be amply occupied. kitesurfing. And if you’re extra serious,
Conradhotels3.hilton.com sign up for a certified course. Hyatt.com

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With three boutique tours
NO FOOTPRINTS Nigella Lawson-

approved, this Mumbai-based service
offers queer trails and dawn walks,
among others. Nfpexplore.com
FLASH PACK Londoners Radha

Vyas and Lee Thompson curate
immersive group tours around the
world for like-minded solo travellers in
their thirties and forties. Flashpack.com
SHERPA EXPEDITIONS Expert-

led, it offers culinary experiences, walks
and cycling expeditions across Europe.
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soon, I took a deep breath, wielded a

hotel umbrella, and spent five days
sloshing through the soggy streets. Ex-
7
ploring Stone Town when its intricate
doors were almost obscured by cur-
tains of rain felt a lot like navigating
T IN T H E
Córdoba under an oppressive veil of
GET LO S summer heat, as temperatures ap-
W A L K I N G
proached 45 degrees and everyone re-
F
ART O and unexpected, Sarah Khan
treated for siesta: both involved uncov-
ering moments of magic through
discomfort, but allowed me to have two
Efficient, intimate ginal way to travel of the world’s most atmospheric cities
pays trib ute to the ori all to myself.
GREAT STRIDES
Like most frequent fliers, I have an sconced in Ubers and Olas, we whizz That’s not to say that I’ve eschewed
arsenal of measures I’ve fashioned into by cityscapes with our gaze stuck to all other forms of transportation.
a routine over a lifetime of travel: dis- our phones. But when travel is reduced Island-hopping on a traditional dhow
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infect the tray table, screen, seat belt to a successive series of destinations— in Mozambique, riding century-old
and armrest the moment I slip into my hotel to museum, museum to restau- funiculars up steep mountains in Swit-
seat on a plane. Stash a backup credit rant, restaurant to shop, shop to ho- zerland, horseback riding in Montana,
card in the hotel safe. Pack a set of re- tel—we are prone to bypassing the quad biking in the Namibian desert,
sistance bands to squeeze in a work- very fabric of a city while coasting hot-air ballooning above the phan-
out. Decant serums and foundation along its embroidery. Travel is all tasmagoric landscape of Cappadocia,
into contact lens cases for easy trans- about discovery: strolling past a petite zipping around Cape Town’s jaw-drop-
port. But the single most important cafe that made you double-take or me- ping Chapmans Peak Drive in vintage
thing I do when I embark on an adven- andering through a colourful neigh- motorcycle sidecars, or floating down
ture in a new city is one I’ve been doing bourhood just because it’s there and the Rhine clinging to a Wickelfisch
since before I could talk: I walk. not because Yelp told you to. Whenev- to stay afloat. And seaplanes, steam
When is the last time you abandoned er time or weather allows, I choose to trains and snowmobiles? I’ve done
all agendas and just roamed—not out set out on foot, experimenting with them all.
of necessity or while robotically thumb- new routes to watch the streets unfold. At some of India’s best hotels, the
ing through likes and retweets? En- In Zanzibar, at the height of the mon- arrival is part of the experience,

8 TRACK A
TIPPLE
In Singapore, Roshni Bajaj
Sanghvi chases the national drink
Legend has it that the Singapore

Sling was invented in 1915 by a
Hainanese bartender called Ngiam
Tong Boon, at Raffles Singapore ho-
tel’s Long Bar, as a way to camouflage
alcohol for women who wanted to
drink. This is unlikely, because The
Straits Times mentioned this very
pink cocktail as far back as 1895, while
according to DRiNK magazine, the
city’s first gin sling recipe showed up
in the local weekly Sun in 1913.
It is most popularly served at Raffles,
but reports suggest that the ‘original’
recipe was scrawled on the back of a
Long Bar bill by a curious customer in
whether it’s sailing across Lake Picho- 1936. What is definitely true, then, is
la to the dreamy Taj Lake Palace in that the drink has as many recipes as it
Udaipur or arriving at Hyderabad’s has origin stories. And of course, there
Taj Falaknuma Palace in a carriage. are dozens of ways to consume this na-
But whenever I can find a pedestrian tional drink. While Singapore Airlines
option, I’ll always defer to it. In the fliers can get high on gratis Slings on-
case of labyrinthine old cities such as board, history buffs can queue up at
Harar in Ethiopia or Fez in Morocco, Long Bar to pay US $30 (around `2,000)
there is no other way (and unexpected and toss peanut shells on the floor as is s gin with
Singapore Sling mixe nedictine,
delights wait around every corner). tradition. Or sip it while cruising Be
pineapple juice, Dom , bitters,
There’s no better way to get your bear- around Marina Bay in a doughnut- er ry bran dy
grenadine, ch
d lim e ju ice
ings in a new place than by striding shaped boat. Flodoco.com offers the ex- Cointreau an
purposefully in search of coffee while perience at US$35 (around `2,500). >
still bleary with jet lag or looking up
quirky walking tours to uncover new
facets of a city you already know well. DOWN IT
When I spent three months living in Cocktails and the cities that
Bandra, I braved the traffic and fended inspired them
off the entreaties of rickshawallahs
while hitting the sidewalks. Were there Cubata—a Cuba Piña Colada (San
too many close encounters with scoot- Libre made with Juan): In 1954,
ers and erratic drivers, potholes, ques- Cuba Libre cola and an aged Ramon Marrero,
tionable puddles and projectile paan (Havana): Literally dark local rum— a bartender at the
splatter? Sure. Did my favourite white translating to ‘Free with Hemingway’s Caribe Hilton,
sneakers eventually become my Cuba’, its story can statue for company. captured the
favourite brown sneakers? Certainly. be traced to the York Bar (after its Caribbean flavour
early 1900s, during 75 (Paris): The bartender Harry by creating a mix
But there was also the discovery of
the American Soixante Quinze MacElhone), it of coconut cream,
vivid murals in Ranwar Village and occupation of (75 in French) was remains a top spot heavy cream,
lovingly adorned Catholic altars in Pali Cuba. At Havana’s created at the New to try this tipple pineapple juice
Hill that I’d never noticed before. I touristy El Floridita York Bar in Paris of gin, champagne, and rum. By 1978,
returned home most days, dusty but restaurant and around 1915. Now lime juice it was Puerto Rico’s
delighted—and excited to head back bar, don’t miss the called Harry’s New and sugar. national drink.
out on foot again.

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‘No raw after

four’ is the Mayr tem through a combination of
golden rule diets and therapies. Although it
is deeply transformative, it is
hardly relaxing. Days begin at
7am and are packed with treat-
ments and workouts. It was
here, as I slipped into sugar
withdrawal, that I became
aware of how sugary foods had
trapped me in a vicious cycle of
fatigue). And thanks to Mayr’s
9
golden rule of ‘no raw after four’,
I also realised that my ‘redemp-
F- C A R E
tive’ salad dinners were actually
L
PLAN A SE TION
terrible for my digestive system.
At the end of my two-week stint,
VACA om salts, author Shaheen

I felt better than ever—I was six kilos
lighter, my skin was glowing, my hair
was shiny and my mind, spent in na-
g piñ a co lada for Eps w elln es s industry is ture (sans iPhone), was calm.
app in the
Sw
ts ou t to e xperience how ch a rg e w eary souls But does the Mayr effect last? It did,
Bhatt se nal travel to re for months after my stay. And even
an sform atio
embracing tr
when I slid back into old habits, many
lessons I learnt had found a perma-
eating ‘the Mayr’ way). It’s hardly rem- nent home in my routine. VIVAMAYR
iniscent of a typical holiday. taught me that vacations don’t need to
“Why would you do that?” is the stand- be about indulgence, but rather some
ard response to expect while talking NEW BEGINNINGS much-needed R&R for your body and
about planning a trip to VIVAMAYR. Once considered niche, the wellness mind. And if self-care means going on
Yet, the European wellness hotspot re- travel industry is now estimated at a holiday every now and then, who am I
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mains the secret to everyone’s lumi- whopping $639 billion, according to a to say no? Vivamayr.com
nous skin and improved body composi- report from the Global Wellness Insti-
tion. At parties, its role as the mecca of tute. From luxury spas to pared back
urban makeovers becomes clear. Com- Ayurvedic clinics, numerous rejuvenat-
pliment someone on their other-world- ing retreats fit varying budgets and of- RELAX, REBOOT
ly glow and they’ll conspiratorially say fer a variety of treatments designed to
they were recently “in Austria” (code leave you feeling your best. Ananda in the Himalayas,
for VIVAMAYR). VIVAMAYR, just one among many India: It offers treatments that mix
VIVAMAYR is one of the most gruel- playgrounds for the health obsessed, Ayurveda with modern technology.
The Farm at San Benito,
ling places for a detox holiday. Although draws a glamorous crowd—Elizabeth
Philippines: Set on a coconut
beautiful from the outside, the inside is Hurley, Kate Moss and Karlie Kloss plantation, its magnetic clay
definitely more dystopian drama than make an annual pilgrimage to follow a foot baths and brain biofeedback
Instagram fodder: guests are referred century-old process of fasting and glug- scans are unique.
to as patients, there are IV drips and ging Epsom salts to induce what I will SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain:
staff in medical uniforms, and meals of- politely call ‘colonic irrigation’. With a The clinic serves a macrobiotic
ten feature slightly stale spelt bread focus on gut health, the Mayr plan is diet that focuses on East-West
(chewed 50 times, in silence, if you are designed to reboot your digestive sys- treatments to beat stress.

10
E Y O U RS E L F
LOS
VISIT
WHEN TO
IN NeA TUexR En off-kilter October

- March
th usual to plore a
fro
Take a detour
m
sad thy
Ramamur
commends Pra
national park, re
ibbons are
Hoolock G mdapha
a
found in N Park in
N a tio n al
Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha Na-
Arun a c h a l Pradesh
tional Park is certainly no walk in the
park. Mountainous, with an under-
growth so impenetrable that, unlike the
national parks of the plains, nearly 70
per cent of it remains unexplored. Mists It’s the most luxe resort WILD THINGS
drape across verdant slopes. Clear around. Trekking and camping in
springs gush from the side of the road. Namdapha’s depths, with a tribal guide Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, UP
Bird and animal calls rend the air. It’s as your shepherd, is the best way to ex- Through its tall grasslands, scrub
savannahs and sal forests, you’ll spot tigers,
the sort of space where you can truly be perience the park. Tribes like the Tang-
swamp deer and the one-horned rhino.
off the grid and plugged-in to the natu- sa, Singpho and Lisu have lived in these
ral world. Within a few hours of trek- forests for centuries and know its ways. Silent Valley, Kerala Home to several
king—the landscape does not allow for They can sniff the air and tell you which endangered species like Malabar civets
traditional safari jeeps—our sightings animal has marked its territory, which and pangolins, it boasts wildlife found
included endangered Rufous-necked plant will cure what, and what animal nowhere else in the world.
hornbills, hoolock gibbons and parasitic call is for which predator. It’s the same
plants like rafflesia (it stinks like rot- knowledge that filled my belly with ed- Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat Spot 1,500
ting flesh). ible fern and wild bamboo, foraged from marine and coastal species, endangered
If you’re a glamper, make Namdapha the forest. At that moment, I truly felt turtles, and dugongs.
Jungle Camp (09436228763) your base. one with the world.
In 2017, Chandra
travelled to the Travel is the greatest teacher in life, we
US for a bacon- are told, and there is no better way to
making workshop absorb a place than to learn what it does ADD-ONS
best. From cheesemaking in Zurich to
poi-spinning in Goa, educational vacations Learn authentic
are fast becoming a way to tap into our Thai cooking at
hidden talents. Like chef Manu Chandra Mandarin Oriental’s
of Toast & Tonic, who tried his hand at culinary school.
bacon-making at a workshop in Georgia, Mandarinoriental.
Atlanta. “I decided to take a course at Pine com
Street Market, an artisanal meat market in
the US,” he shares. “It involved visiting the Get a crash course
farm to see how the animals are reared in in pottery at Tokyo’s
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Bengaluru restaurant that serves volunteer-and-stay
bacon made in-house. “We do programmes around
Dump the do-n othing holiday fo dishes like udon with house-cured the world.
an educational one that upgr r Udon with
chorizo and clams, spaghetti tossed with Wwoof.net
ades house-cured
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your skill set, says Sonal Ved chorizo and
served with maple bacon,” he says. >
clams

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Aleksanterinkatu is
a
street lined with fash
ion
and design stores
SPECIAL
PLAN IT
12
BOTH
WAYS WHEN TO
VISIT
Get up early or stay out March

late, opt for tradition or - August
meet the modern—here
see
are two unique ways to
three Nordic capitals
Misho’s Suhani Pare
kh
attended Helsinki
Design Week
Helsinki
BY S U H A N I PA R E K H Chihuahua Jule
p
offers a seas on al
If the Danes gave us LEGO and the ils
Swedes gave us IKEA, the Finns gave menu of cockta
us Artek and Marimekko, two brands
that introduced the world to modern
design. Jewellery designer Suhani
Parekh of Misho offers a day-to-night
guide to Helsinki, the city of makeshift
galleries, vinyl markets and Insta-wor-
thy architecture.
DAY NIGHT
8am: Grab a coffee and blueberry muf- 5pm: Löyly (Loylyhelsinki.fi), a modern
fin to go, at the bakery at Hotel St sauna, is not only an architectural gem
George (Stgeorgehelsinki.com). Then dio unfold a library from the future. offering uninterrupted views of the Bal-
cut across Esplanadi Park to explore 12pm: Stroll on Aleksanterinkatu, a tic, but also a great space to mix with
cobbled streets lined with picture-per- street filled with design stores, galler- locals as you enjoy a sunset sauna with
fect pastel homes before you arrive at ies and art nouveau structures. a side of lingonberry G&Ts.
the neoclassical Helsinki Cathedral. 1pm: A long lunch at Ultima (Restau- 8pm: Summer dinners at the Savoy
9.30am: Follow the wind towards the rant-ultima.fi), a chic concept restau- (Savoyhelsinki.fi) afford a stunning
harbour, to the market square, where rant that experiments with sustaina- view, courtesy the late-setting sun. Try
you’ll find the Old Market Hall (Van- ble food, is highly recommended. the pike perch, steamed and served
hakauppahalli.fi). Finland’s oldest in- Watch your greens grow in a vertical with almond potato from Lapland,
door market, it serves incredible tradi- system built along the walls, where Carelian caviar and hollandaise sauce.
tional treats like Finnish Easter eggs, aeroponic potatoes rest in columns and 10pm: Designed like a greenhouse,
fried muikku (a freshwater whitefish), mushrooms wait in glass balls before Kappeli (Raflaamo.fi) serves unmissa-
and pulla (a delicious cardamom- they hit the pan. ble crème brûlée and chocolate ganache.
scented bread filled with loganberries). 3pm: Ullanlinna, one of Helsinki’s 11pm: Hit one of Helsinki’s speakeas-
10.30am: Helsinki Central Library design districts, is the perfect place to ies. Ring the doorbell to enter Chihua-
Oodi (Oodihelsinki.fi), with its undu- check out galleries, vintage markets hua Julep (Chihuahuajulep.fi), which
lating roof punctuated by circular sky- and picture-perfect architecture. Don’t offers seasonal cocktails, a tech detox
lights, is a sight to behold. Inside, a miss Huvilakatu, a long street lined (smartphones are forbidden), and a
cooking studio, a PlayStation room, a with a row of art nouveau buildings in complete glam retro feel with vintage
3D printing facility and recording stu- pastel shades. sofas.—As told to Akanksha Kamath

VISIT
WHEN TO
March
- August
Gefion Fountain
near Kastellet
Courtyard of the
Rococo-style
e
Amalienborg Palac
FOR THE HISTORY BUFF

Copenhagen If history is your thing, Copenhagen
alone has a dramatic list of castles to
While Amalienborg is a must-do that
you can possibly enjoy with a stroll,
B Y A D I T I B H I M J YA N I visit. There is the Rococo-style Ama- spend time at the 16th-century castle
Hans Christian Andersen and Lars Ul- lienborg—the winter home of the of Kronborg, about 45 minutes out-
rich are as much part of Danish history royal family—with its four classical fa- side Copenhagen by road. Remember
as the Vikings and Lurpak butter. But cades and octagonal courtyard that Elsinore in Shakespeare’s Hamlet? It
Denmark gets its most hardcore cred was built in the 1750s, and Rosen- was modelled on Kronborg, a heritage
for Copenhagen, its capital, a city of borg, a Dutch Renaissance-style site, first built in the 1420s by Erik of
gardens, castles, canals and some seri- castle built as a country summer house Pomerania, and subsequently honed
ous food. Whether you like it hand- in the early 17th century. into a Renaissance masterpiece.
made or nature-made, here’s how to A five-minute stroll from the iconic If you’re travelling with tots, Tivoli
see Copenhagen. The Little Mermaid statue is Kastel- Gardens is a historic playground
let, a grand star-shaped pentagonal that’s been around since 1843. It’s also
fortress built in 1663 under Frederick the second-oldest amusement park in
III that continues to be one of the city’s the world, and supposedly the inspira-
The gothic St most well-preserved spaces even today. tion behind Disneyland.
Alban’s Church in
Churchillparken
FOR THE NATURE LOVER a traffic playground for kids. A few

There’s possibly a park for every gor- minutes away is Botanisk Have, a
geous daylight hour of the long Copen- wonderful spot for a picnic. Continue
hagen summer—about 17 parks, if your park hop with the historic
you count (and 125 playgrounds as per Churchillparken, a park full of
the city’s official figure). Try the hills, unique sculptures and public art, built
waterfalls, forests and boat tour at to honour Winston Churchill. Don’t
Frederiksberg Have (‘have’ means miss the Gefion fountain and St Al-
garden) with the Copenhagen Zoo ban’s Church, just a few minutes away.
next door, or stroll by fountains on And if you’re in the mood for a day-
the shaded walkways of Kongens long break, Kalvebod Fælled is a
Have (King’s Garden), with the Re- metro ride away. And two hours south
naissance-era Rosenborg Castle as of the city are the magnificent UNE-
your backdrop. Fælledparken, Co- SCO World Heritage sites of Møns
penhagen’s largest park, is a hub for Klint and Stevns Klint, a stretch of
every possible outdoor activity, from fossil-rich chalk and limestone cliffs
skating to trampolines. It even boasts with surreal views of the Baltic Sea. >

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WHEN TO VI
SIT
March
Stockholm
SPECIAL
- June
B Y N I T YA C H A B L A N I
In Scandinavia’s largest city, quaint cafes meet inter-
nationally acclaimed restaurants and age-old bou-
tiques sit minutes away from new-age stores. Stock-
holm, the bastion of style, is home to an array of labels.
When shopping gets too much, step out to taste the
city’s culinary delights or unwind in true Swedish style
with a coffee break or fika, as they call it.
Breakfast spread at
Ett Hem
Oaxen Krog
focuses on farm-
plucked meals
Hope curates
fashionable finds
from Scandinavian
designers
FOOD
Sturehof: Made up of 14
islands, Stockholm’s seafood scene is
FASHION hard to beat. At this brasserie, a local
By Malina: Inside designer Malin An- favourite, try and stop at just one
drén’s store, you will find lace-detailed fresh-from-the-sea oyster. It’s a chal-
dresses, floral resort-ready separates lenge. Sturehof.com
and bridal wear straight out of a fairy
tale. And then there’s the latest addi- Speceriet: This blink-and-miss eat-
tion to the By Malina family—Mini ery is a small place with big flavour.
Malina, key kids wear that goes the With a menu of sharing plates (no
extra mile. Bymalina.com main courses here), it’s the right place
to mix with the locals. Speceriet.se
Hope: Featuring the works of design-
ers from neighbouring Scandinavian Oaxen Krog: Using organic, ethically
countries, this store’s off-kilter ap- and sustainably sourced Nordic ingre-
proach to fashion encourages shoppers dients, this farm-to-fork restaurant
to cross boundaries with their sartorial has a menu of home-style dishes (think
choices. How, you ask? Walk in here, grilled pork, roasted potatoes and
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and you’ll find menswear mixed with cheese) that you can add to your com-
RODEBJER
women’s collections, offbeat unisex fort food list. Oaxen.com

Märta Larsson
creations and pieces labelled with sizes

for both genders. Hope-sthlm.com Långa Raden: If you’re tired of the
BY MALINA
city, take a breather at this romantic

Rodebjer: When Carin Rodebjer be- hideout tucked inside Hotel Skepp-
gan stitching her clothes in the ’90s, sholmen. Hotelskeppsholmen.se
little did she know that her quirky
dresses would one day make her one of JUS: A trove of designer finds, this Ett Hem: Built in 1910, this stunning
Sweden’s most exciting names. At her basement store curates a selection of residence-turned-hotel brings together
vibrant and expansive store in Bibli- dark, eccentric must-haves from around the best of beige and beautiful Swedish
otekstan, you can find her iconic caftan the world. Its grungy interiors only add to decor. Feel at home in this mansion
dress, which has gone on to inspire sev- its mystique, as do Märta Larsson’s kaf- and tuck into a delicious five-course
eral Facebook groups. Rodebjer.com tans and art-like jewellery pieces. Jus.se meal paired with wine. Etthem.se

Lauren Mechling
Taffy Brodesser-Akner HOW COULD SHE
FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE (Viking)
(Random House)
The lives of three women
The story of an Upper who met in Toronto are
East Side doctor’s life, entangled by friendships,
which implodes when his romantic dalliances and
ex-wife drops off their simmering feuds when they
children and doesn’t re-collide in New York.
return—as told by his
best friend. “I love Le Paradis, a French
bistro on a quiet street just
“The narrator often goes north of Bloor, Toronto’s
to Manhattan’s Angelika main drag. There is nothing
movie theatre; it’s her remotely groovy about it.
strange rebellion against What it has going for it
her life. In high school, is consistently good food
(mussels, steak frites, etc)
13
I’d go there in the middle
of the day, or at midnight. and an atmosphere that feels
I’d sit in the same seats I both lively and chill, insider-
EXPLORE WITHOUT
sit in now.” ish and open-armed.”
Dominic Smith
MOVING AN INCH
THE ELECTRIC HOTEL In these transportive novels, the settings—from
(Sarah Crichton Books) Jamaica to a Russian neighbourhood in China—play Nicole Dennis-Benn
A star director of the a central role. Keziah Weir asks the authors to PATSY (Liveright)
silent-film era revisits the recommend their favourite local spots Patsy, a loving but reluctant
muse and the masterpiece mother, leaves her daughter
that upended his life. behind in Jamaica to pursue
a long-yearned-for life, and
“Los Angeles’s Hollywood love, in America.
Pantages Theatre is
where vaudeville meets the “Whenever I return to
American movie palace. Jamaica, I visit Tastee, in
You can still see touring Cross Roads. The patties
theatrical productions here are baked to a crisp and the
and experience the art deco restaurant brings back fond
excesses of a different time: memories of my childhood:
opulent ceilings and statues family outings, the wildness
like the Byzantine gods of of Kingston, Saturdays spent
Old Hollywood.” at the hairdresser, the luring
smell of Tastee’s patties
baking nearby.” >
Daniel Nieh
BEIJING PAYBACK (Ecco)
Following his father’s murder, a college

basketball player sets out from his
California home to track the killer—
and his dad’s secret history—in Beijing.
“There’s an unforgettable nightclub

called Chocolate, in the Russian
neighbourhood of Beijing. They’ve
got everything you need for an epic
night out in the Chinese capital: a floor
show, gilded toilets and a portrait of
Napoleon on the wall.”
Illustrated by LAUREN TAMAKI www.vogue.in VOGUE INDIA DECEMBER 2019 325

WHEN TO VISIT
living July
TRAVEL -September
SPECIAL
14
LIVE OUT Different species of
AN EPISODE
salmon, from sockeye Salgaocar planned
to coho and chum to a week-long trip to
chinook, swim upstream, Katmai with a stopover
OF PLANET
enticing grizzles to at Anchorage
come out and hunt
EARTH arrived at a river bank where grizzlies

had been sighted earlier.
set out to feed, ahead of their hiberna-
tion through the long, cold winter.
A close encounter with
the I have travelled to far-flung corners Grizzlies are beautiful but deadly
grizzlies of Katmai offer
s Raj of the globe to discover new places and predators that can weigh over 400kg
Salgaocar new life lesso ecosystems. My search for indigenous and stand nearly eight feet tall. They
ns animals, birds and plants has taken me may look cuddly, but their claws can
from Amboseli in Kenya to see the cut a human in half with a single swipe.
tuskers all the way to Pantanal in Bra- So, before our adventure, we were giv-
zil to see the jaguars. So the lure of the en a 101 on entering grizzly territory:
No road leads to Katmai National Park, Alaskan grizzly, a formidable creature keep a 50-yard distance from the bear,
a reserve so mammoth that it is over was too hard to resist. talk at a steady volume and make
four times the size of my home state of Katmai is so inaccessible, that even enough noise while walking so as not to
Goa. Located on the Alaska Peninsula, today, there is only one established take a grizzly by surprise. Even clap
to explore Katmai’s coast, you first have campground and one road within the gently, so as to not startle a lurking
to make your way to Anchorage, from park’s four million acres. But its access bear. And if one were to encounter a
where a short flight to Iliamna allows to the grizzly bears is unparalleled. bear up-close, don’t run. Flight invites
you to set up base at Bristol Bay, a fam- I had planned my visit around the chase, and bears, who can go as fast as
ily-run lodge, and then fly on a single- salmon run, where the fish, returning 50kmph, can easily outrun a human.
engine floatplane to Katmai Reserve. from the ocean, swim upstream to So, we were told to stand our ground,
On my first morning, fitted into wad- spawn in the same river close to their keep our cool and wait for it to go away.
ers and layered in woollens, I squeezed natal ground. This is usually between Even with all this prep, I didn’t think
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into a floatplane to fly to the nearest August and September when grizzlies that we would spot grizzlies in action.
lake. The crisp air and the sheer beauty But as we sat observing the salmon, a
and vastness of the Alaskan Tundra— grizzly darted into the river and caught
with its landscape of shrubs, mosses
and lichens that cover the mountain-
“[GRIZZLIES] MAY LOOK one as gulls noisily scavenged about.
In that moment, as I watched the bear
sides, and valleys that are dotted with CUDDLY, BUT THEIR in its element and took in the vast beau-
small lakes, no trees and gorgeous CLAWS CAN CUT ty of the Alaskan Tundra, I came to
skies—was truly magical. After wading understand why being in the wilderness
through shallow water, crossing rivu- A HUMAN IN HALF WITH is not only physically rewarding, but
lets and trekking for over an hour, we A SINGLE SWIPE” spiritually too. >

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Mittellegi Hutte,
flanked by the
Swiss Alps
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Camp
diving in Hawaii,
erland
From alpine climbing in Switz ers for a lowdown on their
l seek
Tanuj Kumar asks three thril nd where to pursue them)
(a
adrenaline-charged activities
MOUNTAIN EE R, food, bags and other supplies) all

the way up, like the early explor-
un ge r, 33
ers, somewhat retaining the ad-
bing, it could be said, runs venturous spirit of the early days
Lunger’s blood. The of mountaineering.
mountaineer from South The Lhotse ascent was the
Tyrol in Italy grew up in the shadow of start of Lunger’s adventures,
the Dolomites. Exploring its towering which also includes climbing the
walls, sheer cliff faces and deep and most dangerous mountain in the
narrow valleys as a teenager ingrained world, K2, located on the China-Paki-
in her a love of climbing and an ambi- stan border, in 2014, without supple-
1
tion to scale an 8,000-metre peak. She mental oxygen. In winter the same
actualised this dream in 2010, when, at year, she had to stop just 70 metres Walk to Khoton Lake, a scenic
the age of 23, she became the youngest short of the summit of Nanga Parbat lake surrounded by mountains in
woman to climb Lhotse in Nepal, (8,126 metres). On land, it sounds like northwest Mongolia.
2
which at 8,516 metres is the fourth- a short hop, but at that altitude, each
Hike to Mittellegi Hutte, a
highest mountain in the world. step leaves you breathless. “I knew

Lunger swears by Alpine-style that I would die if I continued the as- hut perched on a ridge below the
mountaineering and steers clear of the cent,” she recalls. She’s now busy
3,355-metre-tall Eiger mountain,
which offers stunning views of
crowded base camps of prominent training for a winter expedition in Pa- the Swiss Alps.
3
peaks. Many consider Alpine style to kistan, refusing to let a back injury
be the truest form of mountaineering from last year dampen her spirits. “I Trek to Everest Base Camp,
as it doesn’t rely on porters and sup- love the mountains,” she says, “it’s which can be attempted by
port teams. You lug your stuff (tents, where I feel most at home.” anybody who is reasonably fit

1 Shark snorkel off the north
shore of Oahu in Hawaii—it’s an
incredible experience to see the
sharks congregate.
2 Dive in Puducherry. While

these nearshore and often murky
habitats might not immediately
ks appear to be as appealing as a
Galapagos shar
in Oahu, Hawai
i reef, dives like these teach you
how to be patient and observant.
I N E B I O LO G I S T, think I began to chase that combina- If you’re gearing up for your first
tion of clarity, confusion and curiosity,” reef dive, she has a few tips. First,
a Ya da v, 30 says the Chennai girl, who pursued a don’t touch anything. “Often, people
Yadav’s day job can give you se- master’s in marine biology from James stand on corals thinking they’re just
vy. For research, the marine Cook University in Australia. rocks, but they are animals that active-
t has snorkelled in Hawaii, scu- Now, with her PhD in Hawaii, Yadav ly feed during the day so their tissue is
in Australia and studied the is exploring how climate change is im- exposed.” Growing just a few centime-
reefs around Lakshadweep. pacting the relationship between corals tres a year, these magnificent inverte-
Her love for the ocean began at age and reef fish. This fieldwork has led her brates are damaged by anchors, while
19, when she went for her first dive off to dive in Australia, Lakshadweep, Mal- bad tourist practices impact them too.
the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with dives, Hawaii and the Palmyra Atoll in “Take your waste back with you,” she
her family. With stingrays casually the Pacific. “The more I studied coral says. “There’s nothing quite so heart-
cruising past, and orange crabs and col- reefs, the more curious I became. They breaking as finding a place littered
ourful fish congregating around, her are an endlessly fascinating and com- with plastic and human trash.”
first reaction was befuddlement: “But I plex ecosystem.”
Aerohawk is
based in Manali
R AC E R , rything is loose, raw, but
Ae roh a w k, 2 2 you still have some ele-
entures of Shiven Aerohawk ments in your control and
e the lie to the dubious stereo- that’s an amazing feeling.”
an overworked Indian engi- Currently training full-
student slogging away in an time as a professional
underlit room, living off instant noo- MTB cross country athlete
dles. Today, he is a rising star in the for the American bicycle
Indian mountain bike racing scene— brand Cannondale, his
and perhaps the only one armed with a routine sees 17-18 hours
degree in mechanical engineering. of riding a week, mixed
The self-proclaimed Aerohawk fell with interval and endur-
for riding when he was studying at the ance riding. Stationed in
National Institute of Engineering in Manali, which offers the
Kurukshetra in Haryana. After gradu- perfect blend of altitude,
ating, he chose the saddle over a stable mountains and a conducive training at-
job. In 2015, he won the junior category mosphere, he is optimistic: “The future
in MTB Nationals, which gave him the looks bright with the Cycling Federa-
confidence to choose the life of an MTB tion of India putting more focus than Ride across Lahaul and Spiti valley,
racer. “I love the adrenaline rush that ever towards MTB and developing the which offers unparalleled landscapes
it gives me,” he says. “On the trail, eve- sport,” he says. > and many raw Himalayan trails.

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TRAVEL SWAP TO KYO
SPECIAL FOR FU KU OK A
By Megha Mahindru
Fukuoka is the
birthplace of
Tonkotsu ramen
Fukuoka’s Ohori
Park is built around
a pond at its center
16
D E R T O U R I S M
TRY UN
the tourist-packed destin
ations in favour
This year, skip e are three alternatives
of a low -key gem. Her
Bigger than Kyoto and

My first trip to Japan wasn’t planned older than Tokyo, the old
around cherry blossoms, nor was I chas- and new coexist in Fukuo-
ing geishas in Kyoto or girls in Hara- ka everywhere you look. At
juku outfits. I was far from the frenzy of my hotel, the Agora Hilltop,
Shibuya—1,106km to be precise. you can sleep in a Western
Fukuoka, located on the northern tip of suite or like a local in a Jap- Lexus LC500h
Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s anese-style tatami room launches in
India early 2020
four main islands, slowly immerses you (my preferred option).
in its relaxed pace of life. About 30 minutes away, at
Taste and smell are our primal mem- the Toyota Motor Kyushu Plant, It’s the same value I see upon visiting
ory keepers—the key ingredients to an watching the production process of a a seventh-generation Hakata-ori textile
unforgettable holiday—and in Fukuo- Lexus feels like a real-life episode of factory, where techniques are an heir-
ka, the birthplace of gyoza dumplings Humans Vs Robots. The Japanese don’t loom. The sturdy yarn that was used to
and Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen (a see traditional and modern as antago- make kimono and samurai belts is now
life-changing pork bone broth that I being reinvented inside cars like the
tried at the famous ramen chain Ichi- Lexus LC500h, whose seats are made
ran), such sensory experiences are tak- “FUKUOKA HAS SO using this textile.
en for granted. For nature lovers, the
manicured Ohori Park offers magical
MANY DRAWS, IT’S This symphony of old and new also
spills to Fukuoka’s food scene, where
walks, while art fiends can head to SURPRISING THAT dining isn’t just a lesson in local cuisine
Fukuoka Art Museum, where a plump ONLY A FEW HAVE but in local craft. Kneading bean paste
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Yayoi Kusama pumpkin lies out front.

A drive across its length offers clean
DISCOVERED IT” into a delicate flower at a wagashi work-
shop, a fourth-generation confectioner
beaches on one side and Edo-period for- tells me about the tea ceremony staple.
tress ruins on the other. Fukuoka has nistic but collaborative, with no Frank- Bite by bite, slurp by slurp, the food—
so many draws, it’s surprising that only enstein-ish shadows. In this future-ob- whether a home-style meal at a yatai
a few have discovered it. There are chic sessed country, the power of man-made (Japanese street food carts that now
boutiques in Tenjin, high-end fashion remains honoured. Lexus celebrates survive only in Fukuoka) or a Michelin
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Lasrado, co-founder
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47236461 (www.valentino.com) Versace: Emporio Mall, Delhi 0091-48970000 40746000, Lifestyle, Delhi 011-46098300, Bengaluru 080-41796565
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The fashion team

was kept on its
toes by a rogue
earring that
wouldn’t stay put.
Advani channeled
her inner flamenco
dancer with
some help from
movement coach
Paras Sharma.
On the playlist:
‘Señorita’ by
Shawn Mendes and
Camila Cabello.
STRIKE A POSE the Vogue team

mo n th ’s cove r,
For this ani’s rhythm
to K ia ra A d v
moved
Sometimes, it
does takes a
village! A look at
the team behind
the cover shoot.
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