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From archival references to material memory, Varanasi to Versailles book extends the world of @swatiandsunaina into print. Drawing from textile history, research, and artistic interpretation, this book studies the dialogue between Varanasi’s weaving traditions and the decorative languages of France through archival references, material observation, and handwoven studies. A thoughtfully conceptualised keepsake, it is a seminal body of work that traces the ideas, processes, and cross-cultural exchanges that shaped the brand’s 2024 - 2026 collection. The depth of research and documentation behind this collection has been brought together in this considered body of archive. Book Design: @neetikam

For the L’Oréal dinner at the @festivaldecannes Cannes Film Festival, @aliaabhatt Alia Bhatt wore the Bow Necklace set from the Art Deco collection by @sunita_shekhawat_jaipur Sunita Shekhawat, crafted with 26.43 carats of diamonds and rose cut diamonds. Defined by geometric lines and a sculptural bow-inspired silhouette, the piece drew from the glamour of the Art Deco era while feeling distinctly contemporary. The look brought together fine Indian craftsmanship and modern elegance on an international red carpet stage. Styled by @rheakapoor @sanyakapoor

Presented by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Nalini Malani’s Of Women Born unfolds as a layered, immersive installation of animation, sound, and shadow. A powerful convergence of image, voice, and memory. On view from 9th May - 22nd November 26 Image Credit: Installation Images - Nalini Malani, Of Woman Born, 2026 9 channel iPad Animation Chamber, sound, dimensions variable Collection - Kiran Nadar Museum of Art ©️ Nalini Malani

At Milan Design Week 2026, Shakti Design Residency returns with its second cohort, bringing together global designers and regional artisans through material collaborations. . Photographed by @taranwilkhu

During Milan Design Week 2026, Vikram Goyal returned to Nilufar Depot with a new body of work, marking his first foray into bronze casting. Sculptural tables and mirrors emerged from elemental references, where nature, process, and material converge.

Klove Studio is proud to return to Milan, positioning Indian craftsmanship at the heart of a global dialogue. This year, they’re exploring the concept of “bridges” through two distinct cross-cultural collaborations: • Shakti Design Residency: Collaborating with Daniel Garber (Studio Noff) to create Reh, a collection that breathes new life into the ancient glassmaking traditions of Uttar Pradesh. For Klove, glass is clearly more than a material - it’s a connector between geographies, traditions, and the future. • Jusoor x Saudi Architecture & Design Commission: Partnering with Aseel Alamoudi and Muotaz Abbas to debut Thanoon and Takween—where handblown glass meets the raw sandstone and resilient narratives of the Saudi landscape.

@galerie.geekart presents Origin of Desire, the first solo exhibition in India by Mari Ito. Using traditional Nihonga techniques through a contemporary lens, her practice explores blooming anatomies where the botanical turns literal and the decorative takes on new meaning. 📅 Date: 24 April – 1 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 am to 6:30pm 📍 Venue: Bikaner House, New Delhi

Grounded, deliberate, and entirely his own pace — Ram Charan in COS for Esquire India.

From the ordinary to the monumental, step into @subodhguptastudio ’s “A Fistful of Sky”, a journey through scale, material, and the stories we carry. His most expansive exhibition, now on view. 📍 Art House, NMACC, Mumbai 🗓️ 3 April – 17 May 2026 ⏰ 12 PM – 8 PM (Closed Sundays) @naturemorte_india

COS took its SS26 runway to Seoul. Empty pools, subway sounds, 40 looks. A story of fluidity and restraint.

Some shows stay with you. But more importantly, some shows reveal how a brand is thinking. The @lovebirds.studio Resort 2026–27 presentation, staged at Geoffrey Bawa Estate in Bentota, did both. For @gursy and @bunkiy , this was a space they kept returning to over time, and that continuity showed. Increasingly, what differentiates brands today is the depth of their relationship with context, and this was a clear example of that. What stands out in Lovebirds’ trajectory is a rare consistency of point of view. The response to the show was also telling. Lovebirds has, over time, brought together a community that understands its language, and that was evident here. Across press, creators, and cultural commentators, there was a clear alignment in interpretation. The staging itself was deliberately understated. No artificial lighting or elaborate sets, just a white runway, birdsong, and a garden that has evolved over decades. In an environment where production often competes for attention, their edited approach is reflected in the clothing too. The people gathered functioned as a community, something Lovebirds has mastered over time with The Circle of Lovebirds and something that is becoming increasingly important for brands building long-term cultural relevance. The energy created was palpable. Lovebirds is building a body of work that compounds over time. From an agency lens, that kind of independence, when sustained, is often what leads to the most enduring brands. Stories where craft, culture and community have a seat at the table together deeply excites us. Thank you Lovebirds @bunkiy and @gursy for your voice and the entire @lovebirds.studio team @shemaila @tanishkaavats !!

So cashmere, so clutch. At Longform, we are totally crushing on these almost edible @sabyasachiofficial colors.