Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
Of craft • Of Stories • Of Indian Couture For Raja, we sought to honor the legacy of indian craftsmanship —crafting a Sari in handwoven silk organza, a fabric that took nearly two months to weave before being adorned with the painstaking artistry of kaccha resham & Zardozi. Hours upon hours of meticulous craftsmanship have transformed it into more than just a garment—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece, an ode to the eternal language of Torani in all its intensity and grace. This is couture, this is Torani. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured @therajakumari in our Dil Nawaz Rubeka sari in fine handwoven organza Silk embroidered in pure hand embroidered kacha resham, sequin & zardozi in motifs of dil, chidi & paan. Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
At Torani, we believe that styling is an extension of storytelling, where every element contributes to the narrative. Rather than sourcing generic accessories, we meticulously crafted bespoke pieces that intertwine traditional artistry with our unique aesthetic. Our custom Parandis, inspired by the South Indian Jada Billai , were hand-embroidered to echo the opulence of bejeweled braids. Similarly, the Tahia, the traditional crown of Odissi dancers , was reimagined using our signature fabrics and motifs. These handcrafted adornments, featuring motifs like the heart (dil), betel leaf (paan), and bird (chidi), embellished with pearls, Swarovski crystals, sequins, and zardozi, not only complemented our garments but also celebrated the depth and richness of handcrafted traditions. Pictured here are Raja Kumari and Koko Baluchi, embodying this harmonious blend of heritage and contemporary design. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari @ruskndusk @varshita.t Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
At Torani, we believe that styling is an extension of storytelling, where every element contributes to the narrative. Rather than sourcing generic accessories, we meticulously crafted bespoke pieces that intertwine traditional artistry with our unique aesthetic. Our custom Parandis, inspired by the South Indian Jada Billai , were hand-embroidered to echo the opulence of bejeweled braids. Similarly, the Tahia, the traditional crown of Odissi dancers , was reimagined using our signature fabrics and motifs. These handcrafted adornments, featuring motifs like the heart (dil), betel leaf (paan), and bird (chidi), embellished with pearls, Swarovski crystals, sequins, and zardozi, not only complemented our garments but also celebrated the depth and richness of handcrafted traditions. Pictured here are Raja Kumari and Koko Baluchi, embodying this harmonious blend of heritage and contemporary design. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari @ruskndusk @varshita.t Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
At Torani, we believe that styling is an extension of storytelling, where every element contributes to the narrative. Rather than sourcing generic accessories, we meticulously crafted bespoke pieces that intertwine traditional artistry with our unique aesthetic. Our custom Parandis, inspired by the South Indian Jada Billai , were hand-embroidered to echo the opulence of bejeweled braids. Similarly, the Tahia, the traditional crown of Odissi dancers , was reimagined using our signature fabrics and motifs. These handcrafted adornments, featuring motifs like the heart (dil), betel leaf (paan), and bird (chidi), embellished with pearls, Swarovski crystals, sequins, and zardozi, not only complemented our garments but also celebrated the depth and richness of handcrafted traditions. Pictured here are Raja Kumari and Koko Baluchi, embodying this harmonious blend of heritage and contemporary design. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari @ruskndusk @varshita.t Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
A celebration without flowers in India is like a Diwali night without diyas—hollow, incomplete, waiting for something to bloom. Flowers are not just decoration here; they are devotion, memory, offering, and joy. They appear in births and farewells, in temples and kitchens, in exiles and homecomings. They rest on foreheads, on thresholds, on altars and plates. And above all, they unite us—because while we draw borders, nature never does. A flower doesn’t choose who it blossoms for. With Juloos, we celebrated this quiet rebellion of beauty through three festivals rooted in florals. Phoolwalon ki Sair, the heart of old Delhi, where Hindu and Muslim florists come together in a centuries-old tradition of harmony, offering floral chadars at both the dargah and temple. Kaaraga, a powerful Tamil celebration of feminine energy and floral devotion, where women carry flower-adorned idols in trance-like processions. And Thrissur Pooram, Kerala’s grand festival of celestial pageantry, where flowers rain down from atop golden elephants under temple skies. Three regions. One thread. A garland of unity. Because in the language of petals, every prayer is understood. 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featuring: @jimsarbhforreal @therajakumari @niharika_nm @sushantdivgikr @sanjrishi @divyakapoorgurwara Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Video courtesy: @nazaareproductions @karannchawla @kujulpratapsingh Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #flowers #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
In the tapestry of existence, the Indian woman embodies the essence of nature’s duality—a tempestuous force and a nurturing presence. She is the fierce warrior Durga, confronting adversity with unwavering courage . Yet, she is also the gentle nurturer, embodying the serene grace of Lakshmi, fostering growth and prosperity. Her presence is both omnipresent and transient; she commands the forefront with formidable strength and recedes into the background to uplift others. This seamless integration of power and compassion defines her spirit—an eternal dance of resilience and empathy, shaping the very core of life’s continum 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
In the tapestry of existence, the Indian woman embodies the essence of nature’s duality—a tempestuous force and a nurturing presence. She is the fierce warrior Durga, confronting adversity with unwavering courage . Yet, she is also the gentle nurturer, embodying the serene grace of Lakshmi, fostering growth and prosperity. Her presence is both omnipresent and transient; she commands the forefront with formidable strength and recedes into the background to uplift others. This seamless integration of power and compassion defines her spirit—an eternal dance of resilience and empathy, shaping the very core of life’s continum 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
In the tapestry of existence, the Indian woman embodies the essence of nature’s duality—a tempestuous force and a nurturing presence. She is the fierce warrior Durga, confronting adversity with unwavering courage . Yet, she is also the gentle nurturer, embodying the serene grace of Lakshmi, fostering growth and prosperity. Her presence is both omnipresent and transient; she commands the forefront with formidable strength and recedes into the background to uplift others. This seamless integration of power and compassion defines her spirit—an eternal dance of resilience and empathy, shaping the very core of life’s continum 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
In the tapestry of existence, the Indian woman embodies the essence of nature’s duality—a tempestuous force and a nurturing presence. She is the fierce warrior Durga, confronting adversity with unwavering courage . Yet, she is also the gentle nurturer, embodying the serene grace of Lakshmi, fostering growth and prosperity. Her presence is both omnipresent and transient; she commands the forefront with formidable strength and recedes into the background to uplift others. This seamless integration of power and compassion defines her spirit—an eternal dance of resilience and empathy, shaping the very core of life’s continum 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
In the tapestry of existence, the Indian woman embodies the essence of nature’s duality—a tempestuous force and a nurturing presence. She is the fierce warrior Durga, confronting adversity with unwavering courage . Yet, she is also the gentle nurturer, embodying the serene grace of Lakshmi, fostering growth and prosperity. Her presence is both omnipresent and transient; she commands the forefront with formidable strength and recedes into the background to uplift others. This seamless integration of power and compassion defines her spirit—an eternal dance of resilience and empathy, shaping the very core of life’s continum 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
In the tapestry of existence, the Indian woman embodies the essence of nature’s duality—a tempestuous force and a nurturing presence. She is the fierce warrior Durga, confronting adversity with unwavering courage . Yet, she is also the gentle nurturer, embodying the serene grace of Lakshmi, fostering growth and prosperity. Her presence is both omnipresent and transient; she commands the forefront with formidable strength and recedes into the background to uplift others. This seamless integration of power and compassion defines her spirit—an eternal dance of resilience and empathy, shaping the very core of life’s continum 𝐔 𝐍 𝐕 𝐄 𝐈 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 • जुलूस • جلوس Featured: @therajakumari Story, concept & direction: @karantorani Image courtesy: @vanshvirmani Styling & casting @jahnvibansal Jewellery @shriparamanijewels Assistant director @asmipradeep Hair & Makeup @Bkccad @samanthakochharr Set Design & execution @thea3project @ambitrix Floral design partners @blacktulipflowers_india #Details #Juloos #couture #ToraniIndia #CelebratingIndia
The Word. invited eight tastemakers to celebrate Christian Louboutin’s India-exclusive capsule—‘La Vie en Inde’, a love letter to the country’s centuries-old relationship with jewellery, colour, and craftsmanship. Drawing on the luminous tones of the Navratna, or nine precious gemstones, and Monsieur Louboutin’s longstanding relationship with India, each stone’s aura is translated into lacquered reds, emerald greens, deep sapphires, and luminous golds across sculptural stilettos, jewel-bright sneakers, and the Maison’s iconic Paloma bags. The collection feels celebratory and is heritage refracted through a global lens. For this special editorial photo essay, The Word. spoke with creatives from across fields—cinema, music, art, photography, and design—about style, celebration, inspiration, and the joie de vivre…an ode to the festivities and how each one of them makes it their own. Raja Kumari is wearing the Diwadonna 80 from ‘La Vie en Inde’ collection by @christianlouboutin. Shirt by @lineoutline.in . Sari by @payalkhandwala . Earring by @shopeurumme . Necklace worn as headpiece by @shopanatina Editor-in-Chief: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Photographer: Tarun Kalyani (@tarun_kalyani) Styling: Who Wore What When (@who_wore_what_when) Make-up and Hair: Rakshanda Irani (@rakshandairanimakeupandhair), Fauziya Shaikh (@fauziya_glamup) Content Director: Radhika Bhalla (@radhika_bhalla) Bookings Manager: Taerra Banaji (@taerra.b) Styling Assts: @d.shubham_j @tapaswini_dalai_ Photography Asst: (@ashe_98_ @rakovinaizho) Make-up Asst: (@makeupbyishakothari) Styling Assts: (@thechaitanyaaofficial @tapaswini_dalai_ ) Production: (@p.productions_) #TheWordMagazine #ChristianLouboutin #Navratna #LaVieEnInde
The Word. invited eight tastemakers to celebrate Christian Louboutin’s India-exclusive capsule—‘La Vie en Inde’, a love letter to the country’s centuries-old relationship with jewellery, colour, and craftsmanship. Drawing on the luminous tones of the Navratna, or nine precious gemstones, and Monsieur Louboutin’s longstanding relationship with India, each stone’s aura is translated into lacquered reds, emerald greens, deep sapphires, and luminous golds across sculptural stilettos, jewel-bright sneakers, and the Maison’s iconic Paloma bags. The collection feels celebratory and is heritage refracted through a global lens. For this special editorial photo essay, The Word. spoke with creatives from across fields—cinema, music, art, photography, and design—about style, celebration, inspiration, and the joie de vivre…an ode to the festivities and how each one of them makes it their own. Raja Kumari is wearing the Diwadonna 80 from ‘La Vie en Inde’ collection by @christianlouboutin. Shirt by @lineoutline.in . Sari by @payalkhandwala . Earring by @shopeurumme . Necklace worn as headpiece by @shopanatina Editor-in-Chief: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Photographer: Tarun Kalyani (@tarun_kalyani) Styling: Who Wore What When (@who_wore_what_when) Make-up and Hair: Rakshanda Irani (@rakshandairanimakeupandhair), Fauziya Shaikh (@fauziya_glamup) Content Director: Radhika Bhalla (@radhika_bhalla) Bookings Manager: Taerra Banaji (@taerra.b) Styling Assts: @d.shubham_j @tapaswini_dalai_ Photography Asst: (@ashe_98_ @rakovinaizho) Make-up Asst: (@makeupbyishakothari) Styling Assts: (@thechaitanyaaofficial @tapaswini_dalai_ ) Production: (@p.productions_) #TheWordMagazine #ChristianLouboutin #Navratna #LaVieEnInde
The Word. invited eight tastemakers to celebrate Christian Louboutin’s India-exclusive capsule—‘La Vie en Inde’, a love letter to the country’s centuries-old relationship with jewellery, colour, and craftsmanship. Drawing on the luminous tones of the Navratna, or nine precious gemstones, and Monsieur Louboutin’s longstanding relationship with India, each stone’s aura is translated into lacquered reds, emerald greens, deep sapphires, and luminous golds across sculptural stilettos, jewel-bright sneakers, and the Maison’s iconic Paloma bags. The collection feels celebratory and is heritage refracted through a global lens. For this special editorial photo essay, The Word. spoke with creatives from across fields—cinema, music, art, photography, and design—about style, celebration, inspiration, and the joie de vivre…an ode to the festivities and how each one of them makes it their own. Raja Kumari is wearing the Diwadonna 80 from ‘La Vie en Inde’ collection by @christianlouboutin. Shirt by @lineoutline.in . Sari by @payalkhandwala . Earring by @shopeurumme . Necklace worn as headpiece by @shopanatina Editor-in-Chief: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Photographer: Tarun Kalyani (@tarun_kalyani) Styling: Who Wore What When (@who_wore_what_when) Make-up and Hair: Rakshanda Irani (@rakshandairanimakeupandhair), Fauziya Shaikh (@fauziya_glamup) Content Director: Radhika Bhalla (@radhika_bhalla) Bookings Manager: Taerra Banaji (@taerra.b) Styling Assts: @d.shubham_j @tapaswini_dalai_ Photography Asst: (@ashe_98_ @rakovinaizho) Make-up Asst: (@makeupbyishakothari) Styling Assts: (@thechaitanyaaofficial @tapaswini_dalai_ ) Production: (@p.productions_) #TheWordMagazine #ChristianLouboutin #Navratna #LaVieEnInde
The Word. invited eight tastemakers to celebrate Christian Louboutin’s India-exclusive capsule—‘La Vie en Inde’, a love letter to the country’s centuries-old relationship with jewellery, colour, and craftsmanship. Drawing on the luminous tones of the Navratna, or nine precious gemstones, and Monsieur Louboutin’s longstanding relationship with India, each stone’s aura is translated into lacquered reds, emerald greens, deep sapphires, and luminous golds across sculptural stilettos, jewel-bright sneakers, and the Maison’s iconic Paloma bags. The collection feels celebratory and is heritage refracted through a global lens. For this special editorial photo essay, The Word. spoke with creatives from across fields—cinema, music, art, photography, and design—about style, celebration, inspiration, and the joie de vivre…an ode to the festivities and how each one of them makes it their own. Raja Kumari is wearing the Diwadonna 80 from ‘La Vie en Inde’ collection by @christianlouboutin. Shirt by @lineoutline.in . Sari by @payalkhandwala . Earring by @shopeurumme . Necklace worn as headpiece by @shopanatina Editor-in-Chief: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Photographer: Tarun Kalyani (@tarun_kalyani) Styling: Who Wore What When (@who_wore_what_when) Make-up and Hair: Rakshanda Irani (@rakshandairanimakeupandhair), Fauziya Shaikh (@fauziya_glamup) Content Director: Radhika Bhalla (@radhika_bhalla) Bookings Manager: Taerra Banaji (@taerra.b) Styling Assts: @d.shubham_j @tapaswini_dalai_ Photography Asst: (@ashe_98_ @rakovinaizho) Make-up Asst: (@makeupbyishakothari) Styling Assts: (@thechaitanyaaofficial @tapaswini_dalai_ ) Production: (@p.productions_) #TheWordMagazine #ChristianLouboutin #Navratna #LaVieEnInde
The Word. invited eight tastemakers to celebrate Christian Louboutin’s India-exclusive capsule—‘La Vie en Inde’, a love letter to the country’s centuries-old relationship with jewellery, colour, and craftsmanship. Drawing on the luminous tones of the Navratna, or nine precious gemstones, and Monsieur Louboutin’s longstanding relationship with India, each stone’s aura is translated into lacquered reds, emerald greens, deep sapphires, and luminous golds across sculptural stilettos, jewel-bright sneakers, and the Maison’s iconic Paloma bags. The collection feels celebratory and is heritage refracted through a global lens. For this special editorial photo essay, The Word. spoke with creatives from across fields—cinema, music, art, photography, and design—about style, celebration, inspiration, and the joie de vivre…an ode to the festivities and how each one of them makes it their own. Raja Kumari is wearing the Diwadonna 80 from ‘La Vie en Inde’ collection by @christianlouboutin. Shirt by @lineoutline.in . Sari by @payalkhandwala . Earring by @shopeurumme . Necklace worn as headpiece by @shopanatina Editor-in-Chief: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Photographer: Tarun Kalyani (@tarun_kalyani) Styling: Who Wore What When (@who_wore_what_when) Make-up and Hair: Rakshanda Irani (@rakshandairanimakeupandhair), Fauziya Shaikh (@fauziya_glamup) Content Director: Radhika Bhalla (@radhika_bhalla) Bookings Manager: Taerra Banaji (@taerra.b) Styling Assts: @d.shubham_j @tapaswini_dalai_ Photography Asst: (@ashe_98_ @rakovinaizho) Make-up Asst: (@makeupbyishakothari) Styling Assts: (@thechaitanyaaofficial @tapaswini_dalai_ ) Production: (@p.productions_) #TheWordMagazine #ChristianLouboutin #Navratna #LaVieEnInde
The Word. invited eight tastemakers to celebrate Christian Louboutin’s India-exclusive capsule—‘La Vie en Inde’, a love letter to the country’s centuries-old relationship with jewellery, colour, and craftsmanship. Drawing on the luminous tones of the Navratna, or nine precious gemstones, and Monsieur Louboutin’s longstanding relationship with India, each stone’s aura is translated into lacquered reds, emerald greens, deep sapphires, and luminous golds across sculptural stilettos, jewel-bright sneakers, and the Maison’s iconic Paloma bags. The collection feels celebratory and is heritage refracted through a global lens. For this special editorial photo essay, The Word. spoke with creatives from across fields—cinema, music, art, photography, and design—about style, celebration, inspiration, and the joie de vivre…an ode to the festivities and how each one of them makes it their own. Raja Kumari is wearing the Diwadonna 80 from ‘La Vie en Inde’ collection by @christianlouboutin. Shirt by @lineoutline.in . Sari by @payalkhandwala . Earring by @shopeurumme . Necklace worn as headpiece by @shopanatina Editor-in-Chief: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Photographer: Tarun Kalyani (@tarun_kalyani) Styling: Who Wore What When (@who_wore_what_when) Make-up and Hair: Rakshanda Irani (@rakshandairanimakeupandhair), Fauziya Shaikh (@fauziya_glamup) Content Director: Radhika Bhalla (@radhika_bhalla) Bookings Manager: Taerra Banaji (@taerra.b) Styling Assts: @d.shubham_j @tapaswini_dalai_ Photography Asst: (@ashe_98_ @rakovinaizho) Make-up Asst: (@makeupbyishakothari) Styling Assts: (@thechaitanyaaofficial @tapaswini_dalai_ ) Production: (@p.productions_) #TheWordMagazine #ChristianLouboutin #Navratna #LaVieEnInde
