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The game of beards

This No-Shave November, grow those beards, spread awareness and take inspiration the iconic beards that have shaped the world’s pop culture




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Out of Africa

Old Hollywood glamour, featherwork and Masai-derived patterns — designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla talk to Rosella Stephen about their influences, new label and the business of fashion




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Stand out in a crowd




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Cut, carat and setting

Kajal Nair’s bespoke jewellery blends high design with rare gems for a worldwide clientèle




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Paint it, drape it

The sari now turns into a canvas, as artists paint their masterpieces on these elegant drapes. NAVEENA VIJAYAN has the details




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Make-up for beginners




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Grow a Mo, save a Bro

November 19 was International Men’s Day and the Movember Foundation is urging guys to keep moustaches and beards to create awareness about several issues




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Tabu turns showstopper for Gaurang Shah

Actor Tabu in a Nizam-era inspired ensemble by Gaurang Shah added sheen to National Handloom Day 2022 in Hyderabad




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Bulgari’s flat world comes to Chennai

The Italian luxury brand makes a stop as it takes its ultra-thin Octo Finissimo watches to key Indian cities



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Women weavers power Creyo

Saris by women weavers women from Srikakulam, East Godavari and Narayanpet take centre stage at Creyo, the new entrant at Crafts Council of Telangana’s CCT Spaces in Hyderabad



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Onam weaves for 2022 comes alive with blooms and Kerala-themed motifs

Designers dress up the traditional cream-and-gold Kerala cotton with hand-painted motifs, embroidery, cut work and more




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Geneva Watch Days 2022: screening for ‘flippers’

At the third edition of the trade fair, top CEOs talk about discouraging speculators and getting their ‘in demand’ beauties on the wrists of real watch lovers



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For the festive season, designers are working with artisans to create clothes with a conscience

As gifting and dressing up for the festive season begins, consumers are increasingly looking at sustainable, environment friendly choices



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Menswear at the Lakme Fashion Week makes a strong statement

Menswear embraced maximalism with an impressive display of structure, shapes and embellishment at the Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI



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Sneakerheads, your shoes are worth more than you think  

Festivals, custom designs and limited edition pieces fuel India’s sneaker subculture. How do you curate a sneaker collection that increases in value and boosts your social currency?



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Uniqlo turns three in the India market; launches second edition of its collaboration with Italian luxury fashion house Marni

Headquartered in Tokyo, the Japanese apparel brand focusses on technology and sustainability, and its latest collection of fleece jackets is made of recycled PET bottles



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This bus in Chennai brings fashion to your doorstep with its boutique on wheels

Started by Karthick Gunabalan, Pikbig.com showcases a collection of ethnic and Indo-western clothes for women



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Sahodaran’s 2023 calendar highlights India’s textile heritage

It was the effort of four photographers, 14 models, and three stylists, and was shot at four locations



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Mahila Praharis of the BSF Camel Contingent will make their Republic Day parade debut in uniform designed by Raghavendra Rathore

The designer also incorporated various skills from across the country and it took him three months to complete the uniform



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After a 20 year-long wait, Anita Dongre launches her vegan accessory line comprising handbags and belts

The new line of belts and bags are made from a plant-based, plastic-free material called Mirum



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Montblanc and Ferrari’s new pen is inspired by the carmaker’s iconic Daytona SP3

Montblanc has reimagined the limited edition fountain pen Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 LE 599’s ink-filling mechanism behind a semi-translucent red blade



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Craftspeople go back to the roots

Crafts Council of Telangana’s Sanmaan 2023 awardees bat for time-tested techniques and slow fashion



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Designer Ranna Gill brings the essence of Lake Como to the runway at the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI

Twenty-five years of Ranna Gill, and she still lets the flowers do the talking in her garments. Ahead of her show at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI, the designer gives us a sneak peek into her collection



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The style file from the Lakme Fashion Week that got us talking

Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2023 showcased gender-agnostic styles, recycled accessories and modern Indian draping techniques – we explore what will influence your wardrobe this year



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Neeta Lulla on ‘Shaakuntalam’: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s outfits are simple yet alluring

Designer Neeta Lulla on the fairytale-like silhouettes for Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s mythological romance drama ‘Shaakuntalam’




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The Galleries at 32nd in Gurgaon is the newest shopping address in town

Sip a coffee as you browse designer brands at the recently-opened The Galleries at 32nd in Gurgaon




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On a world stage: Inside the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai

A massive, multi-disciplinary cultural space is now open in Mumbai, with a global outlook and a vision to foster and promote Indian arts




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This Chennai-based startup customises your sneakers so you can put your personality on them

Pastels, bling, or bold colours, whatever be your taste, K-kix, a sneaker customisation platform from Chennai can do it for you



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From techno-inspired rave bags to pants that depict neurons, this Chennai-based gender neutral fashion label’s creations are conversation starters

Brimming with cut outs, panels, thread piping and embroidery, Biskit’s new collection explores the human mind



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PN Rao plans to foray into power suits for the ladies

PN Rao, the century-old brand, known for its fine bespoke and ready-to-wear suits, is all set to launch its new women’s range




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Jawed Habib: Clinical salons, with a doctor on board, are the future

Hair stylist Jawed Habib talks about his new book ‘Beautiful Hair, Beautiful You’ and says, despite the information overload pertaining to hair care, he observes a general lack of awareness




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Objectifying gender is not ‘jest’




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Rahul Gandhi, the Mr Cool Guy!




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‘Courtesy Calls’ Mukesh Ambani way!




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Namonia spreads!




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Public sector – Saab Chalta Hai!




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49 per cent!




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Has the Congress already given up?




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The trilateral puzzle

Is joining issue with Japan in its territorial disputes with China, which is India’s bigger neighbour, a wise strategic move for New Delhi?




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Who will bell the Kremlin?

Despite the rhetoric, the EU finds it difficult to impose tough sanctions on Russia, while Moscow appears determined to continue its intervention in Ukraine




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Flabbergasted by the flab

On working out how to workout




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Salad days are here

What’s cool this summer




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Have your carbs and eat it too




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Currying flavour




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Beautiful, naturally

Blossom Kochhar says if you can eat it, it can be used on your face.




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It is a stretch for fitness

Nikhil Varma attends a Yoga session and finds he quite enjoys it.




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Give the cauliflower diet a go

Among the endless low-carb, paleo diets for weight loss is the cauliflower diet, which is healthy and doesn’t compromise on taste, says Radha Thomas




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Cool workouts for hot days

Don’t let the summer stop you from exercising




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‘Your life is more than just a number on a weighing scale’

At an event to launch her book Gain to Lose, Dr. Sheela Nambiar said weight training helped women lose weight and cope better with their myriad tasks




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Spin the pedals and be ever onward

A group of youngsters has set up the "Madurai Pedallers Club" to 'cyclologically' care for their own and environmental health