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Yet through it all, Maya never breaks down. She absorbs life’s chaotic disruptions with a quiet resilience. Shome’s expressive face, which conveys dread, exhaustion and despair with a mere twitch, heightens this restraint. She clings to hope. “Her resilience is shaped by experiences beyond what’s shown in the film,” Sahi explains. “From her clandestine love affair with Sundar to dealing with childbirth to navigating his return from the army, hope has carried her through. This is not her first rodeo.”

That hope is tempered by the realities of being a working Indian woman—a unique position that demands holding everything together. When Maya learns of Sundar’s disappearance, the police insist she accompany them to find him. She refuses because she has to go back to work. For the directors, it was crucial to show rather than tell—there is no self-pity, no grand monologue about how she is stretched thin or why she can’t simply exist. Instead, it is distilled into a single, piercing question: “Am I not a human?”

At the film’s Berlin screening, Shome heard a collective sigh from three women behind her when Maya delivered that line. “Because Kolkata is my home, we realised that the more personal you get, the more universal it becomes,” Das says. The film resonates far beyond its setting—its themes of exhaustion and loneliness in an increasingly chaotic world are deeply familiar. “A woman told us it reminded her of growing up with her mother in an East Berlin.”

Whether your style is classic, minimalist or bohemian, tennis shoes and sneakers remain an integral part of your wardrobe. Sneakers are an inevitable must-have for both a casual day out or a more formal fair. They are proof that comfortable fashion can never lose its credibility. This summer, consider combining jeans with sneakers to potentially unlock infinite style combinations, allowing you to look smart without any prior planning.

If there’s one thing that defines the Spring-Summer 2025 trends, it’s sneakers. The no-brainer genre come in a wide variety; from models with discreet platforms to the most notorious ones in vibrant colours, these shoes are emerging as the unconditional allies of trendy flare jeans. This classic and timeless combination offers infinite possibilities, so many that there are not enough days in the week to explore its full potential.

This doesn’t mean you have to invest in thousands of new pairs of sneakers. Just look at the sneaker trends across the Spring-Summer 2025 runways and select the models that have the most potential to succeed along with your personal style.

Flared jeans with platform sneakers

Flared jeans are best paired with shoes that lend a bit of height. Instead of turning to traditional heels, platform sneakers come to the rescue on days meant for wearing flared jeans for the office or for a casual errand day. In a pristine white colour, round toe and with an elevated sole, they help to keep the slim fit of the pants.

Imperfect sneakers with elevated soles and straight jeans

CoachCoach

Alexander WangAlexander Wang

Coach’s Spring-Summer 2025 show opened the tennis shoe debate, with sneakers reflecting a slightly worn, dirty effect for that effortless and real look, becoming a seamless pairing for straight jeans.

Brown flat-soled sneakers and black flared jeans

AdidasAdidas

KhaiteKhaite

Spring-Summer 2025’s on-trend sneakers are already conquering the city streets, and among them, these coffee-coloured models from Adidas with flat soles and a normcore design tend to standout, especially when styled with black denims. Whoever said black and brown don’t go together couldn’t be more wrong. Ace the lool by keeping it monochromatic with a leather jacket.

Distinctive jeans with red sneakers

Adidas Handball SpezialAdidas

Essential AntwerpEssential Antwerp

This season, reddish, passionate hues are making their presence felt. Consider round-toe and suede offerings styled with quirky, unpredictable jeans, leading to an urban, on-the-go fit replete with a youthful charm.

Bubble sole sneakers and flared jeans with folded hems

SalomonSalomon

H&MH&M

Bubble-soled sneakers in a sporty format aren’t a thing of a bygone season. The fashion-set exhibits this claim wearing the shoes in a modern and dynamic silhouette, gaining relevance in today’s context. For an athleisure ensemble, these shoes look inimitable with hemmed jeans, allowing the wearer to emulate preppy chic easily.

Multicoloured sneakers with flared washed jeans

Nike CortezCortesía

H&MCortesía

To channel your inner cool-girl, consider multi-colour footwear as the next coolest thing, arriving just in time to welcome warm temperatures as well as the chromatic palette popular this season. Try wearing them with baggy-leg jeans in a distinctive grey tone and pieces that highlight the hue of your now-favorite sneakers.

This story first appeared on Vogue.mx

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On March 14, 2025, there will be a full moon in the sign of Virgo: a special astronomical and astrological event, which will also coincide with a total lunar eclipse. During this phase, the moon may appear reddish because any sunlight that’s not blocked by the Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth’s atmosphere as it heads toward the moon’s surface, according to NASA—a phenomenon known as a ‘blood moon’. The moon will glow red for one hour and six minutes during the eclipse, but those in India will not be able to observe the total lunar eclipse in Europe as it will take place during the day.

Full moon in March 2025: The lunar eclipse as a turning point

Like every full moon, the one on March 14 marks the end of a lunar cycle. The total lunar eclipse gives it an additional profound, dynamic significance. Full moons with lunar eclipses want to reveal, give information and send signs. They want to show us something and are also known as life correctors. Eclipses often mark turning points in life and can bring sudden changes or insights. They prompt us to let go of old patterns, habits or relationships that no longer serve us.

Full moon in March 2025: spring cleaning in the sign of Virgo

While the sun is in Pisces, this full moon will be in Virgo. Virgo is an earth sign that stands for precision, organisation, health and service to others. Under this full moon, self-care, efficiency and optimising our daily routines are brought to the forefront.

The Full Moon in Virgo wants to promote order, structure and purification in our lives. Now is a good time to reflect: What can go? What is really important? What is holding me back? We can free ourselves from superfluous ballast because, like every full moon, this one also invites us to let go. Virgo energy helps us to think analytically and pragmatically, which can be particularly useful when it comes to approaching problems objectively and making clear decisions. We can therefore concentrate on the essentials and say goodbye to some of the chaos and disorder in our lives.

However, the perfectionist nature of Virgo can also increase our fear of making mistakes and patterns of self-criticism that try to keep us down. This is where the full moon can help us let go of fears, especially the fear of making mistakes. You can also look at it this way: Mistakes serve as teachers and enrich our wealth of experience. What feels like a failure at first often contains important lessons and can help us move forward.

Full moon and the retrogrades of Venus and Mercury

As if these stark vibes weren’t enough, there’s also friction between the fast, illuminating energy of the Full Moon, the eclipse and the retrospective, reflective energy of the two planetary retrogrades:

Mercury in Aries (turns retrograde on March 15)

Mercury, the planet of communication, thought and logic, is in fiery and impulsive Aries. This position gives our thoughts and words a direct, bold and sometimes impatient energy. However, Mercury goes retrograde the day after the full moon and this ushers in a period of reflection and review.

Insulin is the hormone that is in charge of managing glucose in the blood. It also plays a central role in fat storage. “When we have more glucose than we need, insulin helps convert it into fat for storage,” Quintas explains. The problem comes when we develop insulin resistance—or, put another way, when our body’s cells become less sensitive to this hormone and, therefore, we are unable to process high glucose levels.

5 ways to manage insulin and energy

To reach balance, Quintas proposes an “insulin control diet,” which she says leads to better health because it benefits us in numerous ways—including helping to reduce tiredness after meals, hunger between meals and spurring our bodies to use stored fat efficiently as a source of energy. Furthermore, controlling our insulin can help us maintain muscle mass, stabilise our blood glucose levels, and improve our digestive health as well as reduce LDL (bad) and stabilise our liver profile, reducing our risk of fatty liver. Below are her five tips to balance glucose—

1. Eat carbohydrates with protein

“When we consume carbohydrates alone, especially if they have a high glycemic load, such as rice, pasta, or potato, they cause a rapid increase in blood glucose, leading to an insulin spike,” Quintas says. “This spike not only promotes metabolic imbalances, but can also cause an energy slump.” To prevent this from happening, she recommends adding protein in order to stimulate the secretion of glucagon, a hormone that counteracts the effects of insulin and helps keep the glucose level more stable.

2. Avoid liquid carbohydrates

Juices, sodas, and smoothies can cause insulin spikes. “Because they are in liquid form, the stomach doesn’t need to work hard to process them, which causes the sugar to quickly reach the bloodstream,” Quintas explains. “This sudden increase in glucose causes an insulin spike, which, as we already mentioned, favors the accumulation of fat and can generate hunger soon after.”

3. Eat every three to four hours

“Maintaining a constant supply of energy through small, frequent meals is key to avoiding insulin spikes and keeping the metabolism active,” Quintas says. She argues that if we let more time pass, our body may start using muscle mass as a source of energy instead of fat, lowering basal metabolism and causing a rebound effect. So be sure to have a healthy mid-morning and afternoon snack, as “this will help us arrive less hungry to our main meals.”

4. Eat within one hour of waking

Quintas warns that after a long overnight fast, our glucose stores are low, which means we must eat to keep the body going: “If we don’t eat soon after waking up, our body could start using muscle mass as a source of energy.” She advises eating first thing in the morning, even if it’s just a little yogurt or a coffee with milk: “After a few hours you can have a bigger breakfast. This will help our metabolism to get the batteries without forcing a large meal first thing.”

5. Don’t work out on an empty stomach

Some swear by the benefits of working out on an empty stomach but Quintas says this is a mistake—not only because of scarce morning glycogen reserves but also because it increases the risk of injury by using muscle mass as a source of energy. “A small portion of carbohydrates and protein before exercise ensures greater energy availability and protects muscle mass,” she says.

This story first appeared on Vogue.com

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To complete her look, Sanon opted for gold jewellery by Tribe by Amrapali. The standouts include a hasli-like choker set with a chunky round pendant featuring delicate filigree work. The choker was further accentuated with layers of piroi pearl and polki necklaces inspired by the satlada. The jewels also feature pendants with enamel work and minuscule paintings reminiscent of Mughal-era miniature artwork. Continuing the gold theme, she accessorised with a gold brass bag from Tasna. Her hair was styled in a sleek, long braid adorned with a gold flower-shaped parandi. Her winged eyeliner and nude-pink lips added the final touches to the ensemble.

Sanon often complements her outfits with striking makeup looks, whether it’s a fresh, no-makeup look, like the one she did at the IIFA Digital Awards in Jaipur.

From Vogue’s fashion desk:

“A sleek, side-parted bun dials up the refinement, sharpening the contrast between the structured jacket and the diaphanous lehenga. Drop the bag altogether, letting the statement jewels take full focus. Or better yet, strip it back to just the rings for a more deliberate, modern take and cinch the jacket at the waist with a statement belt to define the silhouette,” says Vogue India’s Fashion Associate, Manglien Gangte.

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There are only so many ways you can make spring exciting. This year, consider a combination of espadrilles and linen dresses to curate a laid-back wardrobe. This will allow us to conquer the warmest time of the year, which has found its inspiration amongst the likes of Kate Middleton and Queen Letizia of Spain. If you’re someone who wishes to look a tad bit different without excessive planning or drawing attention, the sophisticated ease of this combination will come to your rescue.

The spring/summer 2025 runway trends already showed the style duo as one of the season’s protagonists. Refer to shows such as Ralph Lauren‘s to acquire your dose of inspiration. The idea is to take advantage of the arrival of the heat wave and go for a fresh, versatile outfit that makes you feel at ease. From tropical motifs to tried and tested minimalism ideal for work or casual outings, it’s time to put away the usual sandals and take advantage of the variety of espadrilles deployed to run around the city.

How to wear linen dresses and espadrilles for Spring-Summer 2025?

Linen midi dress and wedge espadrilles with ribbons

Proenza Schouler via Farfetch

Linen offerings are an infallible classic, given their no-fuss qualities and how they are shown in a variety of styles that you wouldn’t want to miss. One of them is the linen midi dresses in military green—an elegant, minimalist and summery proposal from Proenza Schouler. The best way to wear it? With wedge espadrilles by Castañer, a distinctive style, ideal to face the heat in a sophisticated way.

Linen midi dress with floral print and classic espadrilles with ribbon

By Agua Bendita via Farfetch

If there is something we have learned from catwalks and street style is that linen is not only used in a beach destination, but also in the city. Dare to take a break (for a moment) from the typical vaporous garments and bet on a linen dress that has everything to make you feel elegant. Agua Bendita has a myriad of options for you to consider, from plain designs in neutral tones to floral motifs, perfect for the season. The rest will be to add a pair of classic espadrilles with ribbons, either Castañer, Macarena Shoes or affordable brands like Zara and Mango, adding a tinge of romantic styling that won’t go unnoticed.

Linen tunic mini-dress and colourful flat espadrilles

Whether for a beach setting, country stroll or simply to adopt a boho style, do not hesitate to choose a linen tunic mini dress with coloured flat espadrilles. The winning alliance to look distinctive, but without falling into the boring, brands like Flabelus have options that elevate the result instantly. A suggestion? Friulanas in two-tone with its electric tones balancing the seriousness of the garment and, incidentally, adding a touch of joy to the look.

Linen midi halter-neck dress with tropical print and open-toed espadrilles with ribbon

Johanna Ortiz via Farfetch

If you are planning a beach getaway and don’t know what to wear, then this very resort-wear option is for you. It’s all about opting for a linen midi dress with halter neck and a tropical print, pairing them with open-toed espadrilles spewed with ribbons over common brown wrap sandals. To recreate this vision, Castañer exceeded expectations and reinvented that European shoe that everyone wears in summer, crafted in a hybrid silhouette between half peep toe sandals and half espadrilles.

Linen corset style mini dress and velvet Mary Jane style espadrilles

Laurance Navy espadrilles by Flabelus.

While linen dresses in neutral tones are a go-to for evoking a minimalist or quietly luxe style, you can put a bold spin on it through colourful espadrilles. A corset style mini-dress can become different by combining it with jute Mary Jane style shoes in royal blue velvet from Flabelus, ideal for a sundowner.

Green linen midi dress with balloon sleeves and XXL platform espadrilles

The duo of the moment: dresses with espadrilles, the combination to be well dressed without giving up your feminine side. Choose a romantic midi design such as pastel tones, with puffed sleeves or a floral print that evokes the beauty of nature. Complement the look with Macarena Shoes XXL platform espadrilles with ribbons. A summer-ey and attractive styling.

Sleeveless linen midi dress and flat espadrilles.

Finally, for those who want to project a minimalist style, the pearl white linen midi dresses and Toms espadrilles are for you. The idea is to keep things understated and go for norm-core pieces that don’t go over the top. Opt for a flat-soled pair in matte black and formulate the two-tone look that never fails to look elegant in any context, from an errand day to an important meeting.

This story first appeared on Vogue.mx

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Eid is a huge festival that is determined by the Muslim community worldwide. It follows the month of Ramadan, which is a duration of self-imposed fasting and prayer for Muslims. People come collectively to rejoice on this occasion with pleasure and gratitude for one another. Everyone wears new Indian dresses for Eid along with beautiful jewelry on the day of Eid, and today it’s a new trend, children also dress up in new clothes that match their parents’ outfits. This is a new style that has spread throughout the world.

EID is a remarkable occasion wherein all the families gather collectively to rejoice in Eid through giving presents, eating lunch with their family, and different activities. On the opposite hand, in terms of women`s clothing, there may be an extensive kind of amazing and one-of-a-kind designs from which to choose. Today, in this post, we will talk about the most recent Eid dress ideas and distinctive designs that people may use to celebrate their EID celebration with more joy and sparkle. Stay tuned for more information!

Wearing a sharara set with golden hand embroidery is a glamorous way to celebrate EID, weddings, and festivals. This garment is composed of a handloom full tissue fabric that is really soft and pure, and it looks fantastic. Comes with a golden dupatta and a hand-worked gotapati pattern that is attached to the kurta and the bottom of the garment. The pants have a skirt that is both broad and flowy, which makes them look great with sharara sets. Every Muslim woman should wear this attire since it is really special. should take into consideration this ensemble while thinking about how to dress for Eid.

Wearing this green kurta combo is an assured way to turn heads as you enter any room. This kurta set features an attractive design on both the kurta and the bottom, and the green color highlights nature. Designer Eid clothes like these will set you at ease while simultaneously boosting your mood and sense of style. Wearing this dress, particularly on EID, will make you appear stunning with its organza dupatta adorned with lace border.

Have you had enough kurta sets and are at a loss for what to wear to EID? then you should attempt this set of emerald green woven jacquard lehengas, which includes a blouse and a dupatta made of tissue. A v-neck and antique gold embroidery decorate the sleeves of the top, while handwork adorns the entire lehenga. Try recreating EID earrings, such as maang tikka or a set of golden bangles, if you wish to appear even more charming and elegant.

Looking to stand out on Eid? Why not give a white lahoria kurta and matching dupatta a go? This kurta set is white and embellished with pearls. You can also find different elegant traditional Indian clothes. ”pearls” show that the garment is adorned with tiny, lustrous beads called pearls. When you put on this ensemble, you may look timeless, and you may stand proud of the group on this auspicious day. Consider including any of these Indian clothes in your EID costume ideas for a more refined look.

This mint-blue and ivory-sleeved anarkali set is a long dress with a fitted bodice and a floor-sweeping skirt. This anarkali is adorned with a silky yoke and buttas on top, complemented by an organza dupatta. It’s an elegant and practical EID dress that’s perfect for formal events. Put on some EID jewelry, like bangles, necklace sets, or Chandbali earrings, and this ensemble will seem much more put-together.

On this EID celebration, dress to impress in this black and beige embroidered kurta set. This ensemble includes a net dupatta and a churidar, and it is printed and embroidered with full-sleeve hands. Wearing this ensemble on this Eid is sure to make you appear stunning. The combination of beige and black embroidery gives this kurta set a sophisticated look. You can also experiment with EID jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. for glistening appearances.

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Eid 2025 is the ideal time to have a lavish celebration. The time has come to include each subculture and cutting-edge style. There are many one-of-a-kind Eid garb alternatives for women, starting from the traditional kurta units to the opulent velvet kaftans. The newest styles guarantee that you feel festive and amazing throughout the festivities by skillfully fusing comfort with elaborate features.

Choose your favorite of these Indian outfit suggestions for Eid, then go shopping. This season, let your clothes convey the joyful and joyous vibe!

Celebrity inspiration: Gigi Hadid

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Gemini rising

Playful Gemini risings just want to have fun—and along with fellow air sign Aquarius, they’re the most likely rising signs to experiment with makeup, trying out wildly different trends and moods. “Gemini risings are going to be all over the place—think white mascara or purple eyeliner,” says Stardust.

Celebrity inspiration: Lady Gaga

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Cancer rising

Sweet Cancer risings are very romantic and that applies to their beauty look, too. Instead of choosing bold colors like Aries or Gemini, a Cancer rising should aim for dewy, ethereal, clean-girl beauty. “Cancer risings look great with rosy cheeks,” says Stardust.

Celebrity inspiration: Ayo Edebiri

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Leo rising

Leo rising was born for the spotlight, and their signature beauty look is Old Hollywood glam with dramatic eyes and lips. “Leo rising is someone who really accentuates with darker eye makeup and a statement lip colour,” says Stardust. “They have a dramatic look.”

Celebrity inspiration: Selena Gomez

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Virgo rising

Similar to fellow earth sign Taurus rising, Virgo rising shines in earthy shades. “Virgo rising has a little bit of a bohemian vibe,” Stardust says. Think glossy lips, rosy cheeks, and minimal foundation so that your freckles show through.

Celebrity inspiration: Bella Hadid

Libra rising

As *the* sign of beauty and aesthetics, Libra rising’s beauty look is carefully considered. “They’re going to have a monochrome, very refined palette,” says Stardust. “They look great in winged eyeliner.”

Celebrity inspiration: Beyoncé

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Satin Kajal Liner

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Scorpio rising

As a sign of transformation, Scorpio risings rarely do their makeup the same way twice. “They also are going to play with their looks a lot. One day they’ll kind of have a fresh face, and then the next day they’ll be fully done up,” says Stardust. However, whether they’re going for a full face or barely-there beauty, Scorpio Risings should emphasize their eyes with full lashes and sculpted brows.

Celebrity inspiration: Lana Del Rey

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Sagittarius rising

Sagittarius rising is a little bit of a contradiction: Stardust suggests they go for a neutral, understated lip look and experiment with their eye makeup. “They always have their more neutral lip colors, but they also kind of like the sparkle—think glitter eyeshadow,” says Stardust. They also like to experiment with different styles and aesthetics.

Celebrity inspiration: Hailey Bieber

24/7 Moondust Glitter Eyeshadow

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Capricorn rising

Classic and bold are two adjectives that describe a Capricorn rising. Stardust suggests they try out a vintage-inspired femme fatale style, but “with a modern twist.”

Celebrity inspiration: Olivia Rodrigo

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Aquarius rising

Like fellow air sign Gemini, Aquarius is all about experimentation when it comes to makeup. “Aquarius risings are geared towards trying out fun and inventive looks, mixing it all up together and seeing how it looks,” says Stardust. Aquarius rising doesn’t follow trends—they start them.

Celebrity inspiration: Zendaya

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Pisces rising

Pisces rising is basically a fairy tale princess, and their makeup reflects that. “Pisces risings are very mystical and enchanting, so they really go for the glamor,” says Stardust. “They love glittery eyeshadow, lip gloss, blush, and bronzer. They really like to get creative with their makeup.”

Celebrity inspiration: Rosé

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This story first appeared on Vogue.com

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“Beauty is one of the essential dimensions of life in the world I inhabit. In all my endeavours, I have sought to showcase beauty, as it has a profound impact on my audience. When capturing subjects through my lens, attention to factors such as light, form and the essence of life itself enhance the beauty of the image. When I gaze through my camera’s viewfinder, I seek the depth and inner identity of myself.”

Menty Jamir, Mokokchung and Delhi

“It took a lot of unlearning to fully embrace beauty again. Growing up, I struggled to accept society’s definitions of beauty—the polished and curated versions—rather than appreciating authenticity, rawness and presence. Nothing moves me as intensely as nature does. It is in the simple quiet of the natural world that I truly feel alive. If a photograph evokes any kind of emotion, it becomes beautiful. This holds true, whether I am viewing a photograph I made or one made by someone else.”

Mikhailia Petersen, Cape Town

“Beauty is the courage to be vulnerable and authentic. It’s the honesty in a quiet moment or the resilience etched into someone’s face. Through the lens, I explore my duality—strength in survival and vulnerability in healing. In my work, I try to reflect beauty by focusing on the layers of my subjects, such as their histories, emotions and environments. Whether it’s a still life or a portrait, I seek to uncover beauty that’s less about perfection and more about presence.”

Zayira Ray, New York

“I have come to understand beauty through reflections: the way I observe myself in a mirror, how light bounces through the world around me and how I see others, our gazes intertwined. Some- times, beauty reveals itself immediately; other times, it must be discovered. Reflections can be elusive, appearing only with ample light or after shifting one’s viewpoint. I believe that beauty can be encountered anywhere, and in a single moment, it has the power to reflect our innermost longings, musings and sense of self.”

Tara Laure Clair Sood, London and Paris

“My idea of beauty is constantly changing, but I believe it’s an energy above all else. A beautiful picture is when I manage to find some symbiosis between the constructed, staged elements and the subject’s truth. I think beauty emerges in the moments a subject or scene reveals a quiet vulnerability, a lack of resistance. It looks like a little ‘glitch’ in behaviour. My work feels like a way to honour these revelations, which are ultimately the most human things about us.”

Tanima Mehrotra, New York and Los Angeles

“I look for beauty in everything— it’s everywhere, but not everyone sees it. Growing up, I would watch the women in my family get ready, especially my grandmother and the way she wore her bangles and big bindi. I remember looking at myself in her mirror and feeling like I was beautiful because she was. I have her eyes. I use my work to reflect people back to themselves.”