VOGUE India Magazine - November - December 2023

In this issue

Here you go:
Vogue India's final issue of the year features Deepika Padukone's glowing visage on its cover decked in Cartier jewels.
Prarthna Singh lenses India's rugby team at the Asian Games for the first time.
We have carved out a collaboration in the fashion section that celebrates collaborations between artists and designers: from Jill Sander's partnership with Kashmiri textiles to Oshadi to the graffiti artist Navinder Nangla.
We travelled to a remote village in Rajasthan to get a ringside view into the lives, hopes, and dreams of the Kalbelia dancers, photographed by Avani Rai.
Features on the LV and Gucci cruise shows.

Cruising Eastbound

Crossing the border into fashion’s new playground, Gucciphiles get an insight into the Seoul idea.

4 mins

Siren Call

Louis Vuitton's cruise collection was the kind of mystical underwater exploration that fulfilled all of fashion's escapist whimsies.

1 min

PLAYING THE FIELD

This Tamil Nadu-based fashion label's future-proof, seed-to-stitch model shows how to rebuild a greener production system.

3 mins

FASHION'S FAVOURITE VANDAL

London-based artist Navinder Nangla is graffitiing his way into the heart of the global fashion scene through his cleverly misspelt works.

3 mins

Woven Dreams

A special edition of scarves made by women artisans in Kashmir for Jil Sander becomes a medium and metaphor to connect people, communities, ideas, a shared vision of empowerment and a different future.

4 mins

Team Spirit

Between the runways of Milan and blissful Siolim in Goa, long-time confidants and collaborators, model LAKSHMI MENON and designer SAVIO JON unpack their string of collaborations over the years, as well as a new one with photographer ASHISH SHAH

4 mins

Come and See

incisive and Unapologetic, provocative, the female gaze has no qualms about upsetting the status quo in its quest for recovery and transformation. Five women artists visually riff on this vital way of looking and expressing to record tales of the past that are in danger of being forgotten, and stories of the anomalous future we could soon come to inhabit.

7 mins

The Shape of Water

In Kuttanad, where the ebb and flow of the tide is both eternal and ever-changing, AKSHAYA PILLAI traverses the many backwaters, rivers and canals which mould not just the terrain but also the lives of those inhabiting India's lowest-lying region.

5 mins

Like in the Movies

College sweethearts Anirudh Pisharody and Jill V Dae tied the knot with a magical celebration in Rome that doffed its hat to both their cultures.

2 mins

Saying Yes To Heaven

With its unsullied beaches, azure waves and army of trees, the tranquil town of Weligama is a sparkling jewel in Sri Lanka's generously studded crown.

5 mins

A Tryst with Terra Cotta

Reeling from the loss of her father, SHIVANI SOMAIYA discovers that wandering the narrow alleyways, bustling souks and world-famous gardens of Marrakech by herself is the best path to healing her grief and anxiety

4 mins

The Holy Mountain

What is it about looking at nature's striking panorama straight in the eye that puts the world into perspective for even the most stolid among us? Elevated above the clouds at Sitara Himalaya, MEGHA KAPOOR finds the answer

4 mins

Rebel At Heart

Two record-breaking films in a single year, a prestigious Academy Awards presenter invite, ambassadorships for illustrious global brands and taking her self-care brand to new heights-it's evident that Deepika Padukone is in her winner-takes-all era, but she is nowhere close to sated. For Cartier's collaboration with Vogue India, the actor, who is hurtling along the path to success at breakneck speed, reveals the secret behind what keeps her grounded.

9 mins

ROUND TWO, FIGHT!

It may only be their second innings at the Asian Games since the inception of the India Women's Rugby 7s team, but hailing from the hinterland of the country, the players have more on the line than just victory and defeat.

5 mins

Desert Trance

Tucked away in the folds of the unforgiving Thar desert, the Kalbelia dancers of Pushkar have held on to a single belief passed down through generations: to dance is to perform a transformative, even miraculous act.

3 mins

Theatrically Ever After

Under the creative stewardship of a new generation of wedding planners and designers, the traditional Indian wedding has been elevated to a grand spectacle. Here's a round-up of the best in the business

1 min

Lights, Camera, Action

In the hands of these popular photographers and videographers, fleeting moments are made into memories that can be relived for posterity

2 mins

Couture Calling

Showstopper lehengas, dramatic veils, cocktail-ready sequins-opulence gets redefined for the modern Indian bride by the country's finest designers

2 mins

Glam And Glory

For a bridal look that transcends time and trends, consider these hair and makeup maestros who have worked their magic on the top faces in the beauty industry

1 min

All that glitters

For your bridal trousseau, choose from designs by these celebrated couturiers and heritage jewellers

1 min

Wedding Wonderlands

Looking for the perfect backdrop against which to exchange vows? Look no further than these iconic palaces and resorts

2 mins

Reel vs real

They may have played the blushing bride countless times onscreen in maximalist bridal finery, but unconventional hues, bold beauty choices and demure femininity rule the hearts of these real-life Bollywood brides.

2 mins

Groom 2.0

Men, here are three ways to push the style envelope on your sartorial choices this wedding season

1 min

Made by hand

Handwoven fabrics and menswear silhouettes for women are both a big part of the season's look-here's some design inspiration

1 min

Paint it red

For the bride looking to root her look in Indian tradition, the allure of the colour of passion remains. Take a cue from the famous women who chose red from head to toe for their bridal ensembles, but not without adding their unique twists

1 min

Matches made in heaven

Investing in a few key jewellery pieces that can be layered will allow you to create a signature bridal look and also make your collection versatile. Here's how to layer and pair pieces together perfectly

1 min

Perfect pairings

Bookmark this handy guide on how to match a statement necklace with the neckline of your bridal ensemble

1 min

Forever mine

Bookmark these engagement ring trends for when you're looking to seal the deal

1 min

Glow-getters

Today's Bollywood bride is dialling back the drama with her hair and makeup choices in favour of luminous skin, a dewy finish and natural texture

1 min

Crisis Control

Wedding stress might be inevitable, but last-minute beauty emergencies that derail your big day needn't beconsider this your comprehensive guide to looking your best

2 mins

Grooming Glory

Men, we hear you-it's your big day too. Here's your guide to glowing skin, healthy hair and staying physically and mentally fit in the days leading up to your wedding

2 mins

Mind Over Matter

Following a pre-wedding skincare routine might ensure that you look your best on your big day, but to ensure that you feel your best involves self-care of a different kind. Here's how to take charge of your emotional and mental well-being

2 mins

On the moodboard

Vogue asked the best wedding planners in the business to design wedding celebrations, from elegant sit-down dinners to laid-back poolside soirées.

4 mins

Slice of paradise

The celebrations are over, the guests have left, you finally have some quality time to spend with your significant other. Where do you go? From luxury resorts and idyllic villas to beachfront properties, here are our choices

1 min

Save our soirée

From last-minute cancellations to weather upsets, here's expert advice on how to stay a step ahead of any potential wedding disaster

3 mins

Written in the stars

Raadhika and Nimit Shah's wedding was a vibrant affair at a California ranch overlooking the mountains.

2 mins

A chic Californian affair

Uttara Sivaram and Henry Schreiber's intimate nuptials were a nod to their Hindu and Jewish faiths.

2 mins

La dolce vita

This California-based couple's wedding was a celebration of love-for Italy, for their families and friends and for each other.

1 min

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Vogue India is a monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine published by Condé Nast India Pvt. Ltd. It is the Indian edition of the popular American magazine Vogue.

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