Archives: '21 Issue 01

Through an exclusive fashion shoot, Verve delves into the various elements that make up Ekaya Banaras’ boundary-pushing campaigns and the distinct imagery that forms their core. A conversation with its CEO Palak Shah and her frequent collaborator Nikhil Dudani of Feat. Artists sheds light on the creative processes and inner workings of the brand that has, for over 10 years now, been consistently creating mood boards that present age-old Banarasi textiles in a new light

Not only did Dior’s recent Fall 2023 show at South Mumbai’s Gateway of India capture popular imagination globally but it also put India front and centre of the spectacle. On display was the brand’s intent to play up the Indianness, as its creative director of women’s lines, Maria Grazia Chiuri, sank her teeth into all that the city and country have to offer. VERVE’S FOUNDER-EDITOR, ANURADHA MAHINDRA, looks beyond the fashionable vignettes to give her insights on how the major French brand crafted a seamless narrative around culture and inclusivity to deepen ties and cement brand presence in a burgeoning luxury market

The showcase at the iconic Gateway of India, the elevated guest list, the presence of diaspora celebrities and stars from Hindi cinema, and the wide real-time coverage, could suggest that the event had been strategically planned keeping fluctuating global trends — and rising aspirations in the country — in mind…

A visit to the Chanakya Ateliers in Mumbai — the custodians of craft and Indian textile techniques, with a strong connect to the House of Dior — makes apparent an enduring will to preserve the plural craft of embroidery while imbibing it with modern savoir faire

Fabrics have conjured up waves, drapes, volume and enchantment since ancient times. Through an exclusive fashion shoot, we explore their look and feel in different settings

Returning to host the second edition of the festival, Sassoon Docks — a neglected but vital part of the city — provides a compelling narrative backdrop for the two-month-long event that aims to spotlight ideas and issues that require mainstream attention. Artists Parag Tandel, Ayaz Basrai and Amrit Pal Singh walk us through their creative processes, from conception to completion

Through an exclusive shoot, Verve spotlights the remote town in Manipur, where sustainability and ethical consumption have been a way of life through the ages

We spend time at the Rajasthani resort, exploring the various ways in which it aims to inspire a mind-body pursuit of joyful living

Sutr Santati: Then Now Next, an exhibition of textiles held in New Delhi at the National Museum, put the spotlight on scholars, designers, organisations and students keenly immersed in the textile landscape of the nation. And, without the pressures of commerce, the body of work created by artisans proved to be a singular showcase

We tour the luxury resort to learn more about their sustainable initiatives