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Indian embroidery brings about cross-influence, but it’s tricky: Ricardo Sciutto
By Shruti Nair
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:59 PM IST
Riccardo Sciutto, CEO of Italian footwear brand, Sergio Rossi, pointed out how it’s more difficult to understand the market for footwear and jewellery as compared to clothing

“Next step: apps must include luxury items”
By Shruti Nair
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:23 PM IST
Myntra CEO says that the younger generation has more disposable income and is more willing to spend on luxury

“Made in Italy means high-quality craftsmanship”
By Shruti Nair
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:12 PM IST
Vincenzo De Luca, the Italian Ambassador to India, spells out why Italian fashion is so loved around the world

The Nawab jacket was our tribute to India: Stefano Canali
By Shruti Nair
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:07 PM IST
Canali Menswear has had a brand presence in India since 2009

“‘Made in Italy’ extends beyond fashion…”
By Shruti Nair
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:19 PM IST
Alessandro Liberatori, Director of the ITA, says India is one of the most important markets for fashion, and will be valued at $93 million by 2025

Rude food by Vir Sanghvi: Welcome back, restaurants!
By Vir Sanghvi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:58 PM IST
Yes, it’s time to eat out again and enjoy the full experience. As long as you follow physical distancing and remember to sanitise and wear a mask except while you’re eating!

Humour by Rehana Munir: In defence of decadence
By Rehana Munir
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:58 PM IST
Equanimity has its sensible uses, but nothing succeeds like excess. Especially after the year and then some spent in lockdown

Men’s Style & Grooming by Yatan Ahluwalia: Casual is cool
By Yatan Ahluwalia
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:58 PM IST
A style guide to creating a casual look that suits your personality and fits you just right. Something for every kind of occasion

Ami Patel: How to up your sneaker game & why kaftans work
By Ami Patel
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:56 PM IST
Ditch those stilettos and embrace your comfy, sexy sneakers; and knee-length kaftans that work for even those who are 4 feet zilch

Technical Guruji: When do you upgrade your iPhone?
By Gaurav Chaudhary
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:58 PM IST
Eyeing the new iPhone? Well, considering it will burn a hole in your pocket, it’s best to wait for at least two years to upgrade to another

Prateek Sadhu: Stocking up on stock
By Prateek Sadhu
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:56 PM IST
How can you make non-vegetarian or vegetarian stock and use it for the whole week, especially with offices opening up or WFH becoming more hectic?

HT Brunch Social Media Star of the Week: Pawrriii… aka Party
By Karishma Kuenzang
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:55 PM IST
The word with an exaggeratedly rolled American R became a meme and showed us how having an accent has gone from elite to funny

HT Brunch Game Show: Which star has the right idea of fame?
By Karishma Kuenzang
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:54 PM IST
The actor who believes that social media following shouldn’t affect the films they do, who says one shouldn’t idolise celebs, or the one who believes the mystery of stars is a thing of the past

HT Brunch Sunday Debate: Play it by the book
By Vivek Bhattacharyya, Ritika Passi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:54 PM IST
A bookworm and a bingewatcher who’ve watched and read the books Bridgerton is based on argue which version works better

India Exclusive: India on the cards for David Guetta?
By Karishma Kuenzang
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:53 PM IST
The French DJ talks about post-Covid performances, the rise and fall of EDM and returning to the subcontinent

HT Brunch Cover Story: The invisible lives of India’s domestic help
By Karishma Kuenzang
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:57 PM IST
Two actors, acclaimed for their recent portrayals of “household help”, hold up the mirror to society and show us class distinctions even the educated tend to ignore

“We were never allowed to eat in bed,” says Pratik Gandhi
By Dinesh Raheja
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 06:53 PM IST
The actor talks about his sweet tooth and how he’s scared of lizards as he describes himself as a #SimpleMan in an intimate chat

India beyond logo luxury
By Shruti Nair
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:09 PM IST
Renzo Rosso, the name behind brands like Diesel and Darshan Mehta, CEO and President of Reliance Brands in conversation on the future of Italian fashion in India

We’d love to see Italian brands grow in India…: Carlo Capassa
By Shruti Nair
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:16 PM IST
The president of the Camera Nazionale Moda Italiana, organisers of the Milan Fashion Week, amongst others, says India’s fashion market in 2019 was $70 billion, and is set to grow

Fashion: Where luxury lies
By Sujata Assomull
UPDATED ON FEB 24, 2021 04:08 PM IST
Symbolic for fashion, Italian companies are setting their foothold as Indians amp up the demand for luxury brands

Fashion: The great Indo-Italian merger
By Shruti Nair
UPDATED ON FEB 24, 2021 02:05 PM IST
How fashion brings the two countries closer with a focus rich craftsmanship, culture and business growth

Frontman goes solo: The story of Zarir Warden
By Karishma Kuenzang
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:26 PM IST
The OG of covers and vocalist of ONEmpire sheds light on his new journey and jostle as he connects with Candian producers and works towards his EP

Fashion: Decoding the monochromatic look
By Sarah Mirza
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:23 PM IST
Whether it’s wearing an outfit featuring colours of a single palette or dressing in one hue from top to bottom, here’s how you can ace the monochrome game in seven different ways

Fit and fine by Kamal Singh CSCS: Have you heard about the Turkish Get Up?
By Kamal Singh CSCS
UPDATED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:31 PM IST
This exercise is a one-stop solution for increasing strength in the shoulder girdle, improving core stability and kinesthetic awareness

“Money or fame? Whichever leaves my sanity intact,” says Aryaana G
By Karishma Kuenzang
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:22 PM IST
The LA based musician from Mumbai talks about loving her bed, how music is an escape from everyone and everything, how she’s terrified of clowns, and other intimate details

Spectator by Seema Goswami: When the masks come off…
By Seema Goswami
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:20 PM IST
After socially distancing for so long, it’s going to be hard to adjust to post-pandemic life. How are you preparing for it?

Humour by Rehana Munir: The bridge of language
By Rehana Munir
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:19 PM IST
Overcoming the language barrier opens up exciting new worlds, besides giving you a sense of achievement for learning a new language

Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: A bit of a stretch
UPDATED ON FEB 20, 2021 10:35 PM IST
The BMW 3 series Gran Limousine is a more spacious and comfortable take on the original meant for chauffer-driven owners and is cost-effective

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Feel the crunch!
By Vir Sanghvi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:13 PM IST
It’s not just about the palate. We like food because of texture and other factors. For example, nothing can replace the perfectly crisp paper dosa

Rahul Khanna: Finding the will to dress up post lockdown
By Rahul Khanna
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:12 PM IST
Having trouble getting used to your pre-Covid normal office clothes? You aren’t the only one. Use your Zoom calls to get back on track!