Generational jewels and old-world watches: A peek into what Kolkata’s most stylish wore with pride

We’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to heirloom jewellery. There’s so much richness—literal and cultural—just sitting in our mothers’ and grandmothers’ lockers, waiting to be rediscovered. At the Vogue Editor’s High Tea in Kolkata, we tapped into that very sentiment. What followed was a trail of nostalgia, reinvention and some inspired styling. Because that’s the real beauty of heirloom pieces, they carry with them notes of love, history and memory that add an evocative layer to any look. And don’t make the mistake of thinking they only belong with a chiffon sari or something vintage. They pair just as well with a sculpted dress or your sharpest co-ord set.

Hosted by Rochelle Pinto, Head of Editorial Content at Vogue India, the high tea unfolded at the Glenburn Penthouse. As a prelude to the Vogue Wedding Atelier presented by HSBC, the evening brought together a crowd that appreciates the soul of styling. Thoughtful gifts by Nicobar, elegant decor by Make It Matter, and the Glenburn’s warmth made it feel less like an event and more like a conversation about legacy and memory.

Below, Kolkata’s best-dressed crowd tells Vogue India about their heirlooms.

All images: Six Ways to Sunday