JPN Monument in Lucknow - ‘a place of joy, contemplation and inspiration’

By Udita Chaturvedi

Photography: André J Fanthome; courtesy Archohm

 

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Away from the clichés of statues and sculptures, and faintly reminiscent of the Jantar-Mantar, this linear architectural monument celebrates the spirit and leadership of social reformer Jai Prakash Narayan…

Making Art from Scrap

By Neehar Mishra

Photography: Courtesy the artist

Dancing Mermaid

Kolkata-based artist Ashok Kumar Varma gives the not-so-popular art of collage-making a new raison d’être, which goes far beyond mere cutting and pasting... 

Queen of Quirky Furniture

By Jahnvi Sreedhar
Photography: Courtesy the designer

Lekha Washington with her furniture collection

Actor by fate and designer by qualification, Lekha Washington is an oddball in many ways. IAnD finds out what makes the creative tick with her ‘odd-product company’ and the masses... 

Monsoon Style Guide

IAnD Exclusive

Monsoon Special Edition

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy the designers

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Don’t let the monsoons dampen your style. IAnD recommends these wardrobe essentials that are both, stylish and functional.

Racing on the Edge

Compiled by Team IAnD

Photography: David Barbour; courtesy Gerry Judah

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Gerry Judah of Indian origin catapults speed to the skies with his proactive public art at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 that wrapped up in June end 2015 in West Sussex, England.

Emoti-Products for Gen Next

By Savitha Hira & Udita Chaturvedi

Photography: Courtesy Design Gandhi

Heart-shaped Side Table                                                                                  Knowledge Tree Book Shelf

“Designed to delight” is the operating maxim for multidisciplinary studio Design Gandhi as each of its products veers between the fine lines of quirkiness and functionality.

Mini Architecture

By Marina Correa

Photography: Courtesy Brio Architecture

 

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Alternating between an imaginary house, an architectural model and a Barbie doll diorama is a cute, sturdy 900 x 1500 x 1800 mm dollhouse designed by Architecture BRIO…

Fashion & Art: a Potent Potion!

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy Tarun Tahiliani & The Singh Twins

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Tarun Tahiliani’s Spring Summer 15 collection showcased at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2015 features motifs, imagery and colours inspired by the celebrated art of the British-Indian Singh Twins...

The Edge in Reinterpretation - Studio Wood

By Nitika Agarwal

Photography: Courtesy Studio Wood

Jenga Cabinet

Design - as a pastime or profession is more about expression and intent. In fact, it reflects quite obviously the true personality of its designer; as IAnD finds out in conversation with Studio Wood - a neonate design collaborative, set to make a lot of waves…

Social Auto – Localized Charm!

By Zoya

Photography: Courtesy Sahil & Sarthak, Zoya

 

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Product and furniture designers, Sahil Bagga and Sarthak Sengupta redefine India’s conventional auto rickshaws as socio-cultural insignia…

Lapel Style - men’s formal fashion statement!

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy Bellani S Bespoke Tailors & World Wide Web

 

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The lapel isn’t as humble as it looks! It can tell a tall tale about a man’s formal fashion style. IAnD talks to Sunil Bellani, of Bellani S Bespoke Tailors, about the ins and outs of this quintessential, crucial detail.

The multi-faceted Nisha JamVwal

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy Nisha JamVwal

A flair for all things beautiful - Nisha JamVwal

A woman of many talents with an elegant style to boot, Nisha JamVwal has us wondering what might be the secret to her tireless drive for life…

Prêt & Couture Trends - Womenswear 2015!

IAnD Exclusive

By Zoya

Photography: Courtesy Monisha Jaising

  

 Hint of sexy - the crop top!

As we move into the New Year, prêt-à-porter and haute couture womenswear take on conscious new looking-into. Monisha Jaising equips us with what was ‘hot’ in 2014 and what will be in 2015!

Trend Forecast 2015: Luxury Menswear

IAnD Exclusive

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy PareshLamba

Fashion Designer Paresh Lamba at his Signatures Store in Bengaluru

Fashion designer Paresh Lamba gauges the future of menswear in 2015 just like he did 15 years ago, when he stirred up a sartorial storm in Bengaluru’s fashion scene…  

What makes architecture iconic? Ar. Sanjay Puri enlightens…

By Marina Correa & Savitha Hira

Photography: Courtesy the architect

SDS School Gurgaon

Whilst ‘neo-futurist architecture’ as a term evolved in the 1960’s,  characterized by an ‘uninhibited architectural approach’, the prolific global mushrooming of ‘iconic’ built forms that we see in present times, spurred Team IAnD to probe the larger picture of what makes architecture iconic and what is the response it elicits… 

Personal Style Statements of Jewellery Designer, Varuna D Jani

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy Varuna D Jani

Jewellery Designer Varuna D Jani

Bedazzling jewellery, a big heart and flamboyance... best sum up the queen of diamonds, Varuna D Jani. 

Vibhor Sogani - Icon of the Year 2014!

By Zoya

Photography: Udita Chaturvedi & Vibhor Sogani

Lighting Designer Vibhor Sogani

When he talks, it is evident that while his mind lies in lighting, Vibhor’s heart truly lies in art. Dressed in a casual pair of jeans and a sporty T-shirt, he dwells at large on how he believes in simplicity and how designing is his way of life…

India at World Architecture Festival

Information & Images: Courtesy WAF

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India’s Ar. Sanjay Puri bags three coveted awards at the prestigious World Architecture Festival and the World Festival of Interiors - the largest annual festival and live awards programmes for the global architecture and design community.

Lehar – Art Installation at Delhi Airport

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy Orproject

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An installation at the Delhi Duty Free in the Indira Gandhi International Airport’s departure terminal draws inspiration from the surging waters of the sea...

Scientists of Sustainability & Architecture

By Marina Correa

Photography: Courtesy the architects

 

Manit & Sonali Rastogi of Morphogenesis

Principal architects Sonali and Manit Rastogi of Delhi-based firm Morphogenesis are not only an erudite and smart couple, but also global itinerants, who have since childhood deeply imbibed qualities of being culturally and ecologically-sensitive; polishing their personalities into an ideal synthesis of what architects, designers, urbanists and planners of the built and unbuilt form should be like…