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WHAT DOES KERALA TASTE LIKE?

Maybe the answer isn’t a single dish.

It’s Malabar and Travancore. Coconut and curry leaves. Fish and fire. Biryani and Sadya. Recipes passed down rather than reinvented.

Chef Arun Vijayan is currently bringing that idea to Kolkata with a Kerala food celebration at Kava, Fairfield by Marriott — and he’s doing it with a simple philosophy: no fusion, no foreign ingredients, just the food of Kerala.

From Malabari biryani and Meen Manga Curry to Pineapple Fish Moilee and Kerala Chicken Roast, the menu travels across the state rather than reducing Kerala cuisine to one familiar idea of “South Indian food.”

And on 26 August, there’s an Onam Sadhya to complete the experience.

Perhaps authenticity is the most interesting ingredient right now.

#FoodEdit #KeralaCuisine #onam2026 #indianfood

[ food , Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata , Kolkata , Kerela food , south India , chef , luxury , authentic food , Onam ] taken in Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata by @sidstaringyou

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PUMA meets Jaipur Rugs: where streetwear’s energy meets India’s centuries-old craft tradition.

PUMA has teamed up with Jaipur Rugs on a limited-edition collaboration that brings the language of Indian craftsmanship into the world of sport and streetwear. Rooted in Jaipur Rugs’ legacy of working with artisan communities, the collection reimagines familiar PUMA silhouettes through intricate rug-inspired detailing, colour and texture. It’s a meeting point between heritage and contemporary culture Indian craft, global sportswear and the growing conversation around fashion that tells a story.

#PUMAxJaipurRugs #PUMAIndia #JaipurRugs #IndianCraftsmanship #sneakerculture Jaipur Rugs x Puma taken in Jaipura, Rajasthan, India by @sidstaringyou

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Mubarak Baug, their new Mumbai flagship, is where couture meets art, craft and maximalist design.

After four decades of making Indian couture synonymous with maximalism, @abujani1 and @sandeepkhosla are turning their design language into an entire world of its own. Their new Mumbai flagship, Mubarak Baug, goes beyond the traditional idea of a fashion store: think richly layered Art Deco references, hand-finished surfaces, murals and sculptural details that make the space feel closer to an immersive art salon than a boutique. The project also sits within the expanding universe of A Wonder Room, the duo’s design arm, which translates their longstanding fascination with Indian craft, ornament and storytelling into spaces beyond fashion.

What makes the moment particularly interesting is the timing: 2026 marks 40 years of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla’s creative partnership, a journey that has seen them revive Indian craft traditions while continually pushing them into more theatrical territory. Their recent work across interiors, art and experiential spaces suggests that the AJSK universe is no longer confined to the wardrobe it is becoming a full-scale design language.
@abujanisandeepkhosla @abusandeep_awr

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#abujanisandeepkhosla #maximalistinteriors #maximalistfashion #indiancraftsmanship #indianfashion

[Mumbai flagship, Indian maximalism, indian designer , 40 years celebration , Indian culture,Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Mubarak Baug, Art Deco interiors, Indian art and craft, A Wonder Room , ] Art Deco interiors, Indian art and craft, A Wonder Room ] by @sidstaringyou

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A look at what the stars have in store for each sign this week, from October 11 to 18. Find yours and see what lies ahead.

Artwork by Kumar Kaushik(@belial_1555 )featuring hand-painted zodiac interpretations.

Horoscope by AKT

#weeklyhoroscope #Horoscope2026 #ZodiacSigns #Astrology #Horoscope

[weekly horoscope, October 2026 horoscope, zodiac predictions, weekly astrology, zodiac signs, astrology predictions, horoscope reading, Aries horoscope, Taurus horoscope, Gemini horoscope, Cancer horoscope, Leo horoscope, Virgo horoscope, Libra horoscope, Scorpio horoscope, Sagittarius horoscope, Capricorn horoscope, Aquarius horoscope, Pisces horoscope, zodiac art, Indian contemporary art ] by @sidstaringyou

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AK|OK IN PARIS: INDIAN CRAFT, A NEW WARDROBE LANGUAGE.

For Spring/Summer 2027, Anamika Khanna(@anamikakhanna.in ) brings AK|OK (@akok.in )to Paris with C’est OK! , a collection that reimagines familiar dressing through individuality, craftsmanship and unexpected contrasts.

Relaxed tailoring, fluid trousers, sheer layers and denim meet hand-painted details, chikankari, layered embroidery and metallic accents. The result is a wardrobe that moves between understated everyday dressing and evening expression, with Indian craftsmanship woven into contemporary silhouettes.

Presented within the setting of a modern Indian home, the collection draws from familiar surroundings, nature and everyday objects, translating them into prints, textures and details that feel both personal and unexpected.

The story behind AK|OK is personal, too. Founded by Anamika Khanna (@anamikakhannaindia )with her twin sons, Viraj (@viraj_khanna )and Vishesh (@thevisheshkhanna ), the label reflects a shared creative vision. Viraj brings his perspective as a visual artist, while Vishesh contributes his design experience. Together, their generational exchange has helped shape AK|OK’s contemporary identity.

At the heart of C’est OK! is a simple idea: giving yourself permission to be yourself. And with its Paris presentation, AK|OK takes that philosophy to a new audience, bringing Indian craft and a distinctly individual approach to modern dressing into focus.

#AKOK #AnamikaKhanna #ParisFashionWeek #indiandesigners #craftmanship

[Anamika Khanna, AK|OK, Viraj Khanna, Vishesh Khanna, Indian craftsmanship, contemporary fashion, Paris Fashion Week, Spring Summer 2027 , PFW 2026 ] Anamika Khanna show by @sidstaringyou

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Mumbai, your October cultural calendar is taking shape.

From contemporary design and textile craft to theatre, modernist art, literary conversations, filmmaking and live music, here’s our edit of the exhibitions, performances and creative gatherings worth knowing about this month.
Featuring India Design ID, Gauhar, Karma Burn: A Sacred Symphony, IFP Festival Season 16, En Route, Satish Gujral: The Modernist Returns, Behind the Bezel: The Art of Watchmaking, Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest and Max Richter Live.
Save this edit for your October plans, and share it with someone you’d love to experience these with.

#MumbaiEvents #MumbaiCulture #OctoberEdit #WhatsOnMumbai #artandculture

[design, art, theatre, live music, Mumbai events, October 2026, cultural experiences , book lovers , creative , filmmaking, photography, watch making , Horology ] Mumbai culture edit for October taken in Mumbai, Maharashtra by @sidstaringyou

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INSIDE @amitaggarwalofficial ’S UNIVERSE

What happens when a designer’s visual language becomes a physical space?

In Kala Ghoda, @i.am.it ’s newest flagship brings together couture, occasionwear, menswear, accessories and AM.IT across 6,000 sq ft, but the story goes beyond what’s on the racks.

The space is an extension of the house itself: concrete, shadows, sculptural forms and a restrained grey palette create a setting where the clothes take centre stage. At its heart, a 13-foot suspended pod evokes the idea of a seed, carrying the possibility of everything it could become.

Even the building’s unconventional character, from its exposed girders and irregular geometry to its windowless structure, becomes part of the experience rather than something to disguise.

And then there’s Amit himself: strong black coffee, black clothes, Aram vada pav when he lands in Mumbai, and a soft spot for silly television. Small details that make the world behind the label feel a little more human.

Five years after his first Mumbai homecoming, this feels less like another flagship and more like a new physical chapter for the house.

And with AM.IT set to close Lakmé Fashion Week (@lakmefashionwk ) x FDCI (@fdciofficial ) on October 18, the Amit Aggarwal universe is having a very big month.

📍 Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

#AmitAggarwal #IndianFashion #MumbaiFashion #LakmeFashionWeek #indiandesignerwear

[ amit aggarwal , mumbai , kala ghoda , Indian designer , Sushmita sen , tamannaah bhatia , bollywood , glamour , design , designer , flagship store , lakme fashion week , Fdci ] taken in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai by @sidstaringyou

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WHEN THE RUNWAY BECAME A STORY

For its first fashion presentation, @cord.in chose not to simply present clothes. It built a world around them.

On October 6, at Delhi’s Kamani Auditorium, The Clouds Beneath Us unfolded as a fashion-theatre production, following a young girl through a world of characters, forests, marketplaces and impossible places. Models became part of the performance, moving through the story rather than simply walking a runway.

The clothes carried the same sense of imagination. Relaxed, largely unisex silhouettes met painterly prints, checks, florals, hand-smocking, appliqué, embroidery and layered styling. There was ease in the clothes, but enough unexpected detail to keep the eye moving.

At the heart of it was Elsewhere, CORD’s Festive FW ’26 collection, drawing from folklore, mythical beings and childhood imagination. The collection also brought artist Sai Pradhan’s ( @sai_pradhan_art ) work into the picture, with two pieces from her With Regard to Myths series translated into the “Sai” print.

What made the evening feel particularly CORD was that the theatricality didn’t seem added on for effect. It felt like an extension of a visual world the label has been building for years.

This time, that world stepped off the page and onto the stage.

CORD | The Clouds Beneath Us | Festive FW ’26

@pranavguglani02 @nehasingh2.7

Hair : @___her.vision___
Styling : @jameslalthanzuala
Show Director : @aparnabahlbedi @pujankapursharma

#CORD #CordStudio #TheCloudsBeneathUs #IndianFashion #FashionTheatre

[ cord studio, CORD The Clouds Beneath Us, CORD Festive FW 2026, CORD fashion show Delhi, Kamani Auditorium fashion show, CORD collection, CORD Elsewhere, Indian fashion presentation, fashion theatre India, Indian fashion designers, Neha Singh CORD, Pranav Guglani CORD, Sai Pradhan CORD, fashion storytelling, Delhi fashion ] Cord fashion show in delhi taken in New Delhi by @sidstaringyou

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GAURAV GUPTA MAKES PARIS PERMANENT.

From runway to residence - @ggpanther just made history.

The couturier has opened his first international showroom in Paris. A 300 sq m appointment-only couture space on Rue Jean Goujon in the 8th arrondissement, just steps from the Grand Palais.

This is more than a showroom. It’s private consultations, intimate fittings, and a full immersion into Gupta’s sculptural world.

After showing his couture in Paris since 2023, this is the shift: from showing IN Paris to BEING in Paris.

And the heart remains Indian. All collections will still be designed and produced in India with his network of artisans - bringing Indian craftsmanship to the global couture capital in a sculptural, contemporary language.

An Indian couture house, now permanently Parisian.

Swipe through for a closer look at what this new chapter means for @gauravguptaofficial .

What do you think of this move?

#GauravGupta #ParisCouture #IndianCouture #HauteCouture #ParisFashion

[ GauravGuptaCouture , ParisFashionWeek , IndianDesigner , CoutureWeek , MadeInIndia , IndianFashion , ParisShowroom , LuxuryFashion CoutureFashion , SculpturalCouture ] taken in Paris, France by @sidstaringyou

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bts no one saw 👀 vs the reel everyone saw

From the making of the moment to the moment that took over the internet. 👀

Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig behind the scenes of their viral ADÉLA “Nicole Kidman” Reel, followed by the final cut.

Filmed ahead of Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris, this is what the viral moment looked like before and after the cameras rolled. ✨

NicoleKidman DuaLipa ChanelSS27 ParisFashionWeek Adela

Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Pedro Pascal & Kristen Wiig filming the viral ADÉLA reel → then the final cut.

Filmed just before Chanel SS27 in Paris ✨

#NicoleKidman #DuaLipa #ChanelSS27 #ParisFashionWeek #adela

[Nicole Kidman viral reel, Nicole Kidman BTS, Dua Lipa Nicole Kidman, Nicole Kidman Dua Lipa, Adela Nicole Kidman, viral reel behind the scenes, celebrity BTS, Chanel SS27, Chanel Spring Summer 2027, Paris Fashion Week 2026, fashion week viral moments, celebrity fashion, fashion pop culture] by @sidstaringyou

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