Archives: '18 Issue 10

Verve stepped out of the confines of fashion week and onto the actual streets of Mumbai to spotlight looks that are stylish without being contrived. Pared-down, eclectic styles, footwear which suits the city and utilitarian bags that highlight comfort and individuality above all else.

An exclusive peek at the mid-19th century cultural monument that's reopening to public

The recent hit film Crazy Rich Asians has thrown the spotlight on Singapore’s most divisive fault line — class. Verve ruminates on this after a chance conversation with a taxi driver in the island state

Think cocktails, and what immediately comes to mind are the universal classics. But there’s a crop of mixologists in Mumbai who are further shaking things up by introducing unexpected ingredients from the kitchen to the bar. In conversation with Bob Fernandes, Sonali Mullick and Anisha Maker, Verve discovers some unpredictable pairings

Street rap artists, Bollywood showstoppers and a dance performance – there was plenty to look at apart from design

Three takeaways from the fourth day of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019, which saw celebrities, influencers and industry tastemakers walk the runway together

It seems like designers are finally moving away from the allure of Bollywood showstoppers and putting the spotlight back on strong, beautiful clothes (and real women!)

Young labels and established industry professionals came together to showcase green design initiatives which empower the local artisans’ community and helps protect the environment

Here’s a guide that aims to make one of South Asia’s biggest art fairs less intimidating

Gaurav Gupta's opening show had live poetry in the form of a cascading poetess while Rohit Bal presented roses to women from the Kashmiri cluster of Usha Silai