Fashion and art have been flirting for hundreds of years – we’ve seen it in haute couture, in experimental runway shows by renowned designers, and in made-to-order pieces for celebrities. Often to be understood as a unique artistic creation and statement, the perfect examples of wearable art bring out the most outrageous ideas which merge and float between art, fashion and craftsmanship. However, in India it has challenged the conventional ideas of dressing up and artists and fashion designers are constantly experimenting with wearable art patterns. In this week’s Feature Story, we chat with eight visionaries known for their artistic bent of mind, and discuss what really makes fashion a form of art.
On the cover this week, we have Anju Poddar along with up-and-coming actress Sita Narayan. In the Cover Story, the famous writer, traveler, and avid art collector Anju Poddar gives us her take on art, her favourite pieces, and designers. Sita tells us about her trajectory from arrival in Hyderabad to her foray into the film industry, and how she instills her passion for art into her career.
Grand Getaways has dentist and freelance makeup artist Aamna Salman talked about her trip to the United Kingdom with her mother Roshina Salman, where she paired work with pleasure. She visited London, Manchester, and Birmingham and reveled in shopping, local food and sample chocolates in a Willy Wonka style!
In People in Focus, we clue you into the work of Rekha Reddy, a talented artist who spends her time teaching and spreading the calming art of Ikebana in the city. If you feel like you’re making smart moves to lose weight but still aren’t seeing the scales prove you right, it may be because your diet contains sneaky foods that lead to bloating and a higher calorie intake. Check our
Mind & Body where Dr Mike Roussell, a renowned consultant, talks about super foods that can turn on your body’s fat-burning machine. Also, head over to Wedding Moments to catch a glimpse of Ayush and Harshita’s big day.
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