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Personal memories are delicately woven into Himalayan wool in Memento, the recently launched collection of seven hand-knotted rugs produced by the North American design studio Yabu Pushelberg, with the Italian rug-makers cc-tapis. Verve finds out more about the nuances of their collaborative process that celebrates craft and innovation The post Knotting The Past With The Future first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/hef6L8v

In 'Unstruck Melody', the British-born, Toronto-based artist’s latest exhibition for the London Design Festival 2023 at the Victoria & Albert Museum, he presents mindful tools to reinvent our approach to living. Verve takes a walk through the interdisciplinary showcase The post “This exhibition is centred around the resilience of memory recall, the potentials of sound and the active participation of listening”: Nirbhai (Nep) Singh Sidhu first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/9kdM6tA

The Kochi-based comic book publishing house serendipitously found itself stepping into the Indian film industry about a decade ago — thanks to and partly due to their intent to fund their first love. Verve speaks to founders Tina and Pratheek Thomas to trace the changing face of title sequences with the advent of OTT and their ascendence within the worlds of credits and comic books The post Jumping Off The Page With Studio Kokaachi — From Comics To Credit Sequences first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/H0sdyxt

These Mumbai-based food entrepreneurs, who left their promising careers in fine dining to start their own enterprises in Mumbai, speak of the process of — and challenges in — breaking free of the unsavoury practices that the restaurant industry is notorious for while bringing the sensibilities of gourmet cooking into the delivery-only model The post Cloud Kitchens: Anushka Malkani and Nariman Abdygapparov, Masa Bakery first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/xFk5jPv

These Mumbai-based food entrepreneurs, who left their promising careers in fine dining to start their own enterprises in Mumbai, speak of the process of — and challenges in — breaking free of the unsavoury practices that the restaurant industry is notorious for while bringing the sensibilities of gourmet cooking into the delivery-only model The post Cloud Kitchens: Divesh Aswani, Commis Station first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/Y3AjuSm

These Mumbai-based food entrepreneurs, who left their promising careers in fine dining to start their own enterprises in Mumbai, speak of the process of — and challenges in — breaking free of the unsavoury practices that the restaurant industry is notorious for while bringing the sensibilities of gourmet cooking into the delivery-only model. The post Cloud Kitchens: Kartikeya Ratan and Rishabh Doshi, Kiki & Pastor first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/o1qhkPm

These Mumbai-based food entrepreneurs, who left their promising careers in fine dining to start their own enterprises in Mumbai, speak of the process of — and challenges in — breaking free of the unsavoury practices that the restaurant industry is notorious for while bringing the sensibilities of gourmet cooking into the delivery-only model The post Cloud Kitchens: Rehan Mehta, East 7th Pizza & Deli first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/EfxcCGP

These Mumbai-based food entrepreneurs, who left their promising careers in fine dining to start their own enterprises in Mumbai, speak of the process of — and challenges in — breaking free of the unsavoury practices that the restaurant industry is notorious for while bringing the sensibilities of gourmet cooking into the delivery-only model The post Cloud Kitchens: Kunal Makhija, Arabisque first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/ORD3vZJ

These Mumbai-based food entrepreneurs, who left their promising careers in fine dining to start their own enterprises in Mumbai, speak of the process of — and challenges in — breaking free of the unsavoury practices that the restaurant industry is notorious for while bringing the sensibilities of gourmet cooking into the delivery-only model The post How this crop of young chefs is giving cloud kitchens new focus and meaning first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/BbldsJ5

When the Bandra-Worli Sea Link was unveiled in 2009, the architectural marvel that stood tall over the waters filled all who saw it with varying degrees of wonder. Fifteen years later, in 2024, we will be looking forward to the opening of the coastal road which, even as it facilitates speedier travel, will once again inevitably transform Mumbai’s shoreline. ANURADHA MAHINDRA, Founder-Editor, Verve, whimsically envisions the changing face of the sea and the impact the new road will have on the city’s daily life — and, most importantly, on the fishing community whose colourful boats will have to skirt the pillars of the bridge to bring back their catch… The post The Shrinking Sea And I first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/Pw5reoH

Every year, around June, we wait with bated breath for the familiar pitter-patter against our windowpanes that heralds the arrival of the rains in Mumbai. When the first showers are delayed, we are filled with restlessness — we worry at the disruption of nature’s seasonal rhythm. In a poetic outpouring, ANURADHA MAHINDRA, Founder-Editor, Verve, voices the thoughts of many, as she shares her own experience of waiting…. The post Monsoon Musings first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/MR4BDhy

The much talked-about exhibition was a fitting documentation of the country’s milestones that impacted the global imagination through two parallel, carefully curated narratives — the story of fashion and a visual referencing of India in its scenographies The post India In Fashion: The Impact Of Indian Dress And Textiles On The Fashionable Imagination. Setting The Record Straight — And About Time Too! first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/bxdmlO9

The actor’s early alter ego in the 1993 Lehar Pepsi ad had exuded a cool irreverence and a certain mystery. Her character Sanjana — who has nostalgic value now — had, even in that brief appearance in a white T-shirt and jeans, reflected the confidence of an emerging modern India and spawned several namesakes. However, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 21st appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, while dominating feeds, also saw trolls liberally taking potshots at her shimmering hooded Sophia Couture gown and her other fashion choices. ANURADHA MAHINDRA, Founder-Editor, Verve, notes how the 49-year-old role model, who has resiliently borne the brunt of naysayers in recent years, continues to stand up to the never-ending onslaught of ageist and misogynistic challenges and considers how she can do more to inspire the generations to come… The post Ash Unplugged: Yeh Hi Hai Right Choice Baby, Aha! first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/rPUAW6c

Every form and flavour of carefully curated high fashion was amply visible on the Met Gala’s red carpet this year. After repeated viewings of the spectacle and some existential pondering, ANURADHA MAHINDRA, Founder-Editor, Verve, analyses why audiences were left eagerly lapping up every detail on show. Is it the cultural allure of this event — and other public showcases like the Coronation of the British monarch or the Cannes Film Festival — or simply their clickbait appeal that keeps us glued to our screens, she wonders… The post The Art Of Sartorial Activism Grabbed Eyeballs At The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating Karl Lagerfeld first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/Qhj3gMo

The much-talked-about grand interiors of Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s new flagship store in Mumbai are infused with a sense of uber-nostalgia, largely derived from the City of Joy’s fabled past. In an evocative experiential piece, ANURADHA MAHINDRA, Founder-Editor, Verve, wonders if he is really at home with splitting the two sides of his persona — the one that is looking to break into the global market by selling a restrained “Indianness”, from the other that is so rooted in his Bengali identity. And asks whether it is now time for the designer — whose work marries his rich aesthetic with high culture — to evolve as a cohesive whole in order to create a purposeful body of work in the modern context The post The Ultimate Sabya Moment? first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/vwW9n5d

The founder of the almost decade-old contemporary art gallery in Mumbai tells us what colours her artistic vision and how the new space has been designed to grow their gallery programme The post “Tarq is an open-house invitation to anyone interested in artistic practices and questions.” – Hena Kapadia first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/zMDk9uK

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 The post New-Age Banarasi: Ekaya Continues to Challenge The Status Quo Through Its Collaborations first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/WdqR8cZ

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 post Maria, the Mumbaikar? first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/qnduzbM

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… The post Should we consider the Dior Fall 2023 collection presentation in India a new age, soft-sell-with-a-big-bang marketing endeavour? first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/28UrxM5

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 The post The Chanakya School of Craft and the House of Dior Continue To Bring The Artistry Behind Indian Embroideries Centre Stage first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/uaqCX7f

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 The post The Mystic of The Unstitched first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/H3eUx4D

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 The post THE MUMBAI URBAN ART FESTIVAL BY ST+ART INDIA REITERATES THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF PUBLIC ART TO CREATE ALTERNATE SPACES FOR FRESH DIALOGUES first appeared on Verve Magazine . from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/NtE0Tdj