Modern India

September 17, 2014

India?s jewelry aesthetic maybe steeped in enduring tradition, but it is also evolutionary. Whether through craft or storytelling, designers are pushing boundaries and defining a new look in a country known for its love of sumptuous bijoux. India?s jewelry aesthetic is steeped in enduring tradition, but it is also evolutionary. Whether through craft or storytelling, designers are pushing boundaries and defining a new look in a country known for its...

Globetrotter | Sian Pascale

September 09, 2014

Melbourne native Sian Pascale is an architect, designer and yoga instructor. Whether co-designing an eco-medical centre in Papua New Guinea, working on Bombay?s coolest boutique hotel, seeking out unusual materials to outfit a no-frills non-profit school, or planting seeds in disposable earthenware chai cups, Sian?s work manages to be both deeply rooted and totally whimsical. The same can be said of her style: Both airy and architectural, Sian?s effortless elegance expresses not only who she is, but also?like the style of any committed traveler?where she is.

Melbourne native Sian Pascale is an architect, designer and yoga instructor. Whether co-designing an eco-medical centre in Papua New Guinea, working on Bombay?s coolest boutique hotel, seeking out unusual materials to outfit a no-frills non-profit school, or planting seeds in disposable earthenware chai cups, Sian?s work manages to be both deeply rooted and totally whimsical. Melbourne native Sian Pascale is an architect, designer and yoga instructor. Whether co-designing an eco-medical...

City Secrets: Globetrotter Hometown Hot Spots

September 04, 2014

Bombayites have long been known to work hard and play hard. Colaba Social?the new Mumbai branch of a shared work-space/bar-restaurant model first tested out in Bangalore and Delhi?allows them to do both in the same spot. Read on as three of our favorite globetrotters reveal their favorite hometown hot spots. We asked three of our favorite globetrotters to share the newest hot spots in their home towns...    MUMBAI: Colaba Social Glen...

Five Fashion Bloggers to Follow

September 02, 2014

Fashion bloggers play the roles of both stylist and model on their self-created platforms, and a few of them have become such a force to reckon with here that beauty brands are making them an integral part of their marketing spends. As with everything on the internet, quantity isn?t always matched by quality. We?ve scoured the web to find five of the most popular Mumbai-based fashion bloggers, whose combined readership...

City Secrets | Fall 2014 in New York

August 27, 2014

There's no time like fall in New York City. With the crisp weather approaching, it's time to slip on our boots and blazers and explore the city. Here are our top four fall happenings -- don't miss them! There's no time like fall in New York City. With the crisp weather approaching, it's time to slip on our boots and blazers and explore the city. Here are our top four...

Behind the Label | Eina Ahluwalia

August 27, 2014

Designer and artist Eina Ahluwalia created her innovative conceptual jewelry collection as a means of self expression and not just ornamentation. This maybe a heady message for a luxe jewelry collection, but this Calcutta, India based jeweler manages to meld her strong political beliefs with a cool sense of contemporary glamour. Take for example her ?Wedding Vows? collection of jewelry, these pieces may take a strong stand against domestic violence...

Behind the Label | Lady Kismet

August 27, 2014

Lady Kismet is our go-to collection for every day baubles?designer Shana Gulati dreams up contemporary jewels with just the right amount of sparkle and casual sophistication. We love to wear Lady Kismet?s rose gold bangles and petite diamond pendent necklaces with everyday boyfriend jeans and a tee. This is a modern east-meets-west esthetic, entirely hand crafted by artisans in Jaipur, India. Luckily, Shana also has us covered when we feel...

Behind the Label | Isharya

August 26, 2014

Welcome to the world of Isharya: The Indian-inspired jewelry collection with a dose of California cool. We are talking about a glam accessories collection favored by Hollywood and Bollywood. Splitting their time between Northern California and India, designers and sisters-in-laws Gauri and Radhika Tandon have created a luxe costume jewelry collection steeped in old-world Indian glamour and contemporary trends. Isharya's provocative gold-plated jewels combine bold colors with striking geometric angles...

Behind the Label | Yelena Noah

August 26, 2014

Meet one of our favorite new design stars: Yelena Noah. This model turned artist turned designer recently launched her eponymous collection of jewels, inspired by her own multi-cultural heritage and love of travel. Meet one of our favorite new design stars: Yelena Noah. This model turned artist turned designer recently launched her eponymous collection of jewels, inspired by her own multi-cultural heritage and love of travel. This Swedish, French, and...

Behind the Label | The Middle

August 26, 2014

Rymn Massand and Cristina Sanz are two chic women on a mission to bring everyday luxury into every woman?s life. These two savvy friends share a background in art, fashion, publishing, and now design with the creation of a bold collection of cuffs called The Middle. Every piece in the Middle collection is handcrafted by artisans using only the finest skins and most sophisticated hardware. These are now and forever...