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Eternal Sunshine

Dewy skin, juicy pops of colour, sultry bronzed cheeks—what starts as sexy summer make-up can end in a smudgy, streaky mess very quickly. Makeup artist VAL GARLAND tells you how to play it cool when it’s hot.

Smriti Irani: The Hallmark Would Be A New Policy

Soon after taking over as Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani fired her first salvo with her # I Wear Handloom campaign that went viral. in a country of 43 lakh handloom weavers, this kind of attention could be a good thing. The high-profile minister helming a portfolio that’s so far flown under the radar speaks to Vogue about the road ahead. 

City Of Weaves

“Benares is older than history, older than tradition…,” said Mark Twain, and indeed it’s one of the oldest continually inhabited cities of the world. With the sacred Ganga flowing through it, this city is the bedrock of spirituality. It is also the home of India’s biggest handloom legacy. Designer SaByaSachI Mukherjee meets BaNDaNa TeWarI on the banks of the enshrined assi Ghats to talk about his great passion—the Benarasi weave

Icon Kangana Ranaut

She’s a self-made star who takes on Bollywood and constantly challenges the role of a leading lady. BARKHA DUTT pays her a tribute

...Are Stay-at-home Boss Ladies

Giving up a high-paying job for a life with flexible hours, relaxed dress code and cosy ‘home office’, ex-editor PRIYA RAMANI tells us how she got over the working-woman guilt to be a full-time mom

...See The Funny Side Of Things

Her off-kilter sense of humour, whip-smart wit and irreverence in the face of convention make TWINKLE KHANNA the thinking woman’s girl crush. She’s the poster child for rediscovering yourself in your forties and achieving a successful second act. Filmmaker and scuba-diving instructor HOMI ADAJANIA dives into the mind of Mrs Funnybones

A Woman Of Many Dreams

Her endeavours are proof enough to get her into the inimitable league of the Women of the Year. Meet Harpreett Singh—the woman who is revolutionising the luxury fashion scene with her high-end brand—Mine N Yours Wedding Show

Survival Of The Fittest

Our bodies are capable of truly amazing things. From the joys of the confidence molecule to adopting a herbivorous lifestyle—three extraordinary women tell us how they overcame massive health setbacks by adopting sustainable food and fitness habits.

Dark Matter

Her latest work is introspective and macabre, where echoes of Sylvia Plath trickle into an exploration of today’s shape-shifting culture. ANJU DODIYA’s upcoming solo exhibit is full of exquisite surprises

Born To Dream Big

“After my post-graduation, I began working with a publishing house. I wrote my 2nd book on the side, but with deadlines and stress, I found no time for it. I imagined my life a few years down the line - comfortable in my job, but dissatisfied, earning a steady income, but by dousing the fire within me. I decided I needed to give my dream a chance before I settled.

Superwoman Returns

Part real-talking wing woman and part cyber sage, YouTube’s highest-paid female artist and millennial star, LILLY SINGH, tells AARTI VIRANI how she built her empire and reigns over it like a ‘Bawse Lady’!

High Fidelity

Think back to your last date night—chances are it involved candles, aphrodisiacs and a smartphone. ISHETA SALGAOCAR tells us why our love lives are better off with reduced screen time

Fast And Fearless

GIANNI VERSACE delighted in the collision of diverse ideas, creating flamboyant fashion spiked with thrilling sexuality. On his 20th death anniversary, Vogue and india’s most prolific designers raise a toast to his fierce, audacious and indomitable spirit that continues to live on.

Ghosts Of Masters Past

What unravels when old masters like van Gogh, da Vinci and Titian meet modern icons like the Speedy, Keepall and Neverfull? Contemporary master artist JEFF KOONS bridges the fine line between art and fashion in his latest collaboration with Louis Vuitton

Meet The Unassuming Heroes - Vicky Kaushal And Aditya Roy Kapur

A regular day never looked so good. With a wardrobe steeped in drama and a journey from day to night, Vogue wakes up with Vicky Kaushal and model Pooja Mor and has a nightcap with Aditya Roy Kapur and Sushmita Pathak—all in this season’s favourites

Is It In Your Genes?

With a bit of your saliva and a few stamps, you can now discover how your DNA is driving your mood, your metabolism, your workouts, and more. Ramona Emerson took several of the latest direct-to-consumer genetic tests to see if it’s possible to follow your genome to a happier, healthier life

The Kids Are Not All Right

The pink and blue coda starts in the crib and follows through. Some parents have had enough but a big looming question remains—how do you raise a child in a gender-neutral home when the world outside is chronically sexist?

Women Uninterrupted

A modern matriarch with a pioneering career in medicine passed on her passion to two generations of strong women—one an acclaimed architect, the other a budding photographer. Meet the close-knit family of women achievers.

Southern Star

A former royal palace in Kerala changed many hands before restorer LADY HAMLYN transformed it into a boutique stay for guests who like to be treated like royals Manju Sara Rajan.

Sacred Agent

As the screen adaptation of Vikram Chandra’s Sacred Games—widely pegged as India’s Narcos—gets ready to air, all eyes are on RADHIKA APTE. The actor who plays the lead in the first Indian show commissioned by Netflix speaks to RAJA SEN about the role of the season

I Make Clothes For Strong Women

Over her 45-year career, REI KAWAKUBO has radically transformed fashion. However, as the famously reclusive Comme des Garçons designer tells OLIVIA SINGER, hers is an agonising creative process—and the only way to move forward now is to never look back strong women make clothes forward now is to never look back.

Child-Free By Choice

A cohort of women, a micro-generation in the making, are choosing not to have children. This isn’t a mandate or a manifesto—women are simply beginning to assert their agency and their right to choose. With social stigma still strong, if being child-free is a gradually rising “trend” in urban India, what are the factors responsible, asks Janice Pariat

Neutral Territory

It’s the colour of quiet resistance and part of every minimalist’s uniform. The designers who work with it and the women who take refuge in it illustrate why beige is ingrained in the Indian way of life.

Ocean Drive

Seeking serenity, the larger-than-life designer Michael Kors has created a haven of windswept luxury in Florida, finds Ellie Pithers

How To “Do” Feminism In The 21st Century

From Time’s Up pins to pink pussyhats, the feminist movement has spilled over the red carpet and into the streets. Professor-activist author Tithi Bhattacharya shows you how to “do” feminism in the 21st century.

Pillow Talk

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON updates ISHETA SALGAOCAR on her mission to create a gender-equal workplace by evangelising the power of sleep

Crazy Good

In an industry that often demands conforming, RANVEER SINGH’s eccentric style is refreshing. Singh tells us how his unique spin on fashion is actually just an extension of his personality and recalls the one time he knew he had gone too far (courtesy Mr Bachchan) 

All In Good Taste

For years, CELINA WADIA has stayed away from the spotlight, choosing to focus on family. Now, with the launch of her fashion and lifestyle label, she’s spreading her wings.

Vintage Gold

The Taj Falaknuma Palace played host to the fifth edition of Cartier’s Travel With Style Concours d’Elegance, hosted by the graceful Princess Esra. RIA KAMAT flies to Hyderabad to step into the regal world of the Nizams

Consciously Cool

An evening gown made of bottles? What in the world is bionic yarn? Vogue digs deep into the story behind H&M’s Conscious Exclusive Collection.