'15 Issue 04

Cappadocia, in Turkey, is a land of surprises with its underground tunnels and dwellings built thousands of years ago. Try delicious Turkish cuisine, take a turn in the hammam and be prepared to be delighted
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Immerse yourself in edgy minimalism while maximising the impact with this season’s striking monochromatic styles, structured silhouettes, geometric shapes, graphic stripes and bold polka-dots
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Traversing the lanes of Istanbul is a culinary journey in itself as Ottoman Empire delicacies — inspired by the cuisine of the Sultans — find themselves on street carts and stalls awaiting locals and tourists. Verve enjoys a myriad tastes and aromas and dreams of returning to the city of historic flavours
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Exploring the Dah and Hanu villages of Ladakh in the Himalayas, photographer Shivani Gupta and storyteller Corinne Elyees Adams capture its locales and people in their series Thread Whispers – Chapter 1, featured at Goa Photo. The snapshots showcase natives in local attire, who morph into characters in their own stories, against the arresting mountain landscapes
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Iconic luxury brand Fendi and French designer Thierry Lasry, dive into Fendi’s graphic archives from the late ’80s and early ’90s, bringing out a unique capsule sunglasses collection for Spring/Summer 2015. Verve gives you a lowdown on the making...
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The number of events that bring the best of culture — literature, art, music, dance, theatre, film and more — to audiences is significantly on the rise. Verve explores this burgeoning trend even as we prepare our calendar for the next season’s happenings
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