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Behind the Label | 500 BC

December 03, 2012

A fashion-forward hybrid of traditional prints and new-age accents, 500 BC is the ultimate combination of the ancient and the modern. Created by Anandita Shah?a Mumbai native and graduate of the London Institute?s well respected accessory design program?the label?s stylish offerings include embellished clutches, boldly printed weekender totes, and statement-making nighttime bags made even more chic with the addition of feathered tassels, vintage images and metallic embellishments. Recently featured in...

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Behind the Label | Joli, Proudly made in India

November 08, 2012

The Joli Joli Market Thailas collection is a modern and playful tribute to one of the most iconic symbols of India?s street culture, the ever-popular ?market bag?. With the Joli Shree line, Joli reinterprets the ubiquitous Indian market bag to offer its version of a causal cool, street chic ?all purpose? tote for the urban fashionsita. Joli has also designed a smaller pouch to pair with it. Reworking the quintessential...

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Behind the Label | Lady Kismet

November 06, 2012

Lady Kismet is our go-to line for eye-catching baubles?founder and designer Shana Gulati dreams up mixed metal statement necklaces, cascading pearl earrings, and gold-hued cocktail rings that we team with any ensemble. Entirely handcrafted in India, Lady Kismet jewels are one-of-a-kind pieces you need to have in your accessories rotation. Gulati was born and raised in India, so the line is a sleek fusion of traditional Indian design and unique...

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Globetrotter | Nina Manuel

November 03, 2012

Nina Manuel is one of India?s top tastemakers?a VJ/model who began her career in 1995 when she entered a modeling contest on a whim, she?s now a staple in the country?s bustling entertainment scene. The face of major brands such as Levi?s, Bausch & Lomb, and San Miguel, she?s instantly recognizable when she struts the streets of Mumbai?and so is her voice. Manuel hosted a number of highly-rated entertainment shows...

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Behind the Label | Andraab

September 18, 2012

Every design has a tale to tell, like the eloquence of a poet, or the ferocity of nature; Andraab strives to bring the rarest of the rare to their handcrafted cashmere pieces. Their designs hold human emotions in every stitch. Every design has a tale to tell, like the eloquence of a poet, or the ferocity of nature; Andraab strives to bring the rarest of the rare to their handcrafted...

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City Secrets | Udaipur

September 05, 2012

L-ATITUDE?s own Devina Bhandari is your guide to Udaipur, a bustling Indian metropolis that has all the hallmarks of a major city?but also has a serene side. Check out her favorite hot spots below! L-ATITUDE?s own Devina Bhandari is your guide to Udaipur, a bustling Indian metropolis that has all the hallmarks of a major city?but also has a serene side.  Check out her favorite hot spots below!    ...

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Behind the Label | Olivia Dar

July 20, 2012

Designer Olivia Dar is a Parisian expatriate who calls India her new home. Her love affair with India began on a vacation during which she became so enamored with the country that she refused to leave. Instead, she stayed to explore India's rich landscape, even studying gemology in Jaipur. Dar's design experience includes making accessories for iconic houses such as Christian Lacroix, so it was a natural progression for her...

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City Secrets | Taj Hotels

June 20, 2012

Taj Hotels are known across the globe for being the benchmark of luxury accommodations. From the brand new Taj Vivanta Bekal Hotel, to the Taj Lake Palace, known as the "Floating Island," and of course, the classic Taj Mahal Palace, it is undeniable that indulging in one of Taj's Indian destinations should be at the top of every globetrotter's list. Taj Hotels are known across the globe for being the...

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Behind the Label | Moon River

June 19, 2012

Moon River, founded in 2002, is a design studio and concept store that aims to showcase great design, art and fashion. The Moon River mantra is to establish a partnership between modern designers and local artists to create global products. They presently have three stores worldwide located in New Delhi, Mumbai and New York. Moon River's Creative Director, Radhika Gupta, shares some insight into the brand that has become a...

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Globetrotter | Maithili Ahluwalia

June 14, 2012

Maithili Ahluwalia has certainly foraged her own distinct presence in Mumbai. A woman with fastidious taste, Maithili founded Bungalow 8 as a place to share the collection of hand-picked items she has spent her life curating. Maithili established Bungalow 8 in 2003, and was regarded as avant garde, gaining an immediate reputation of refined luxury. Maithili?s philosophy is minimalist with a focus on overturning the ?bling and embellishments? that India...

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