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A stunning tome personifying the extraordinary life of Farah Khan Ali, ‘A Bejewelled Life’ has garnered much recognition world over By: Soumya Jain Coming from a Bollywood family, Farah Khan Ali is more than just that. She is a designer, a traveller, and an artist. A true connoisseur of nature and beauty, Ms. Khan has never restricted herself to the expectations of others, the trends or the industry. Recounting some of her experiences and designs, Farah Khan Ali recently launched her coffee table book, ‘A Bejewelled Life’. From the get go, the book has been receiving much support from popular media. From luxury blogs to luxury magazines in India to international media, many reviews have come forth, praising the book for its style, writing, design and some incredible photography! ‘Farah Khan – A Bejewelled Life’ is divided into five chapters. The first is ‘Fluidity’, describing the designer’s spirituality, her metamorphosis, and the way she has been reinventing herse...

Menswear is going through a revolution. It’s becoming increasingly androgynous and fluid. We talk about some designers who are leading the revolution. By: Soumya Jain Solids, checks and straight. That was the essential checklist of a man’s wardrobe. Not anymore. The millennial man is experimenting with colors, patterns, silhouettes and styles like never before. And there are designers and brands that are fueling this trend with creations that are vibrant and creative in never-seen-before ways. Of crazy designs Alessandro Michele, perhaps, has especially revolutionized menswear in an unprecedented manner. His men sport gowns, long wigs, cloth dungarees, blood red jackets with pink collar, loafers with heels, kohl-lined eyes, ill-fitted trousers – and many other such non-traditional elements. Ever since Alessandro Michele joined Gucci, he has honed on his skill to shock with his collections, and I don’t hear anyone complaining. Catapulting Gucci into one of the highest ...

In a bid to match the globalized tastes of Indian millennials, many Indian fashion brands have changed their route. But some stuck to traditional designs, while contemporarising themselves through silhouettes and style. By: Soumya Jain Millennials have been a strange breed of consumers. They want the best of everything – modernity with just the right amount of traditionalism. Minimalism, with just the perfect mix of craziness. Brands have been striving hard to achieve this delicate balance. Some have succeeded, many have not. But we are here to talk about those who have. So here are some brands who we think have captured the millennial style. 1.          Rohit Bal – The free-spirited Indian designer has melded his Kashmiri design sensibilities with a modern outlook. His dense, bold floral creations have taken the form of straight cut jackets, extra-voluminous lehengas , and flowy anarkalis . Rohit Bal’s designs have been regul...

You have been living in the same space for ages now. Though you lovingly did the décor yourself, maybe you want a fresh touch to liven up the space again. Here’s what you could do. By: Soumya Jain Though you are comfortable in the space you live in, sometimes a little updating doesn’t seem wrong. Giving your home that slightly different look won’t only please you, but also liven up the space according to latest trends. Here are some things that you could do to bring that much-needed change, without overhauling the entire design. 1.          Candles & Incense Stick Holders from Farah Khan Ali: The prolific jewellery designer, Farah Khan Ali , also has a collection of homeware. And from all that she has, we are simply in love with her dainty incense stick holders and elegant scented candles. Made with brass with gold plating, the incense holders are charming. The candles, with a jeweled top, are simple yet luxurious. So pick up th...

People are creative. And their creations sometimes slip you off your feet! Here are five unusual bars which one should definitely explore when looking for a drink. By: Soumya Jain A bar experience doesn’t just mean that strong drink. The ambience, theme and service are as much an important factor at the bar as that cocktail recipe. Some bars have understood that and made successful investments to astound their guests. And while there are many inspiring examples world over, we talk about five options here. 1. Fragrances, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Berlin, Germany: At Fragrances in Berlin’s Ritz Carlton, customers are invited to sample drinks based on popular perfumes from brands such as Giorgio Armani, Bulgari and Salvatore Ferragamo. So sample cocktails that will remind you of Guerlain’s Shalimar or Jo Malone’s Pomegranate Noir. An interactive Hall of Fame includes exhibits, where guests can sniff the various scents and pick out a drink of choice. These drinks are even served ...

This miraculous liquid is gaining huge popularity with multiple brands launching their own versions. We give our list of the five favorite micellar water brands. By: Soumya Jain Most of us are prone to getting lazy after coming back from that party. We leave that make up on, thinking once is ok. But really, it ends up happening way too many times, and eventually harming our skin. But can we be blamed? Taking make up off is such a time consuming, labor intensive process that sometimes we end up avoiding it! The advent of micellar water has made life, and skin, much better now. Developed in the 1990s in France to counteract the country's naturally hard water, micellar water is a gentle formula that looks and feels like water, but includes tiny particles called micelles to trap impurities (dirt, makeup) and lift them up, without drying your skin in the process. As for the process, it’s as simple as just swiping it on the skin with a cotton swab, without any scrubbing in...

Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, is true to its moniker. No wonder there is no dearth of bars in the city. Here’s a list of 5 most luxurious bars! By: Soumya Jain As the cocktail culture advances to offer some of the most unique concoctions that can be created by man, Mumbai is adding bars by the minute on its land. But sifting through them all, here are five bars which have impressed me the most! 1. AER Mumbai : Located on the rooftop of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, AER Mumbai is still one of the swankiest rooftop bars in the city, if not the highest. The modernist, architectural AER Mumbai makes for a truly memorable drinking and dining experience. There’s an attention to detail that’s rare for Mumbai’s fast growing epicurean scene. Serving an array of chic gourmet teasers, and tapas-style menu, AER Mumbai proves to be a refreshing change to the almost clichéd dining scene in Mumbai. Coordinates: 1/136, 34th Floor, Dr E Moses Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Upper Worli, Wor...