Style Essentials

Style Essentials is India’s No. 1 luxury lifestyle magazine, setting trends across the nation. It offers a rich blend of content spanning décor, fashion, food, travel, and beauty. The magazine also delves into literature, art, relationships, and books, appealing to a sophisticated audience. With its curated insights and stunning visuals, Style Essentials defines modern luxury living. It is the go-to source for those who appreciate elegance, culture, and refined taste.

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REFINE Beauty Launches a Playful New Line of Melty Makeup Essentials

REFINE Beauty introduces a new range of everyday makeup designed around ease, versatility, and design-led appeal. Featuring lip balms, lip-and-cheek tints, and blush-highlighter sticks, the collection focuses on multi-use formats tailored for Indian skin tones. With lightweight textures, blendable formulas, and compact packaging, the products are built for intuitive, on-the-go application. Priced accessibly, the range reflects a modern approach to beauty that prioritises simplicity, functionality, and personal expression. Read more

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Truth & Hair Launches Crayon Hair Mascara for Instant Grey Root Coverage

Truth & Hair introduces the Root Touch-Up Hair Mascara, a crayon-based hair makeup solution designed for quick and temporary grey coverage. Positioned as an easy, on-the-go alternative to traditional hair colouring, the product offers a dual-ended format for precise application and seamless blending. With a lightweight, smudge-resistant formula, it delivers natural-looking results within minutes without long-term commitment. Reflecting a shift toward flexible beauty routines, the product combines convenience, comfort, and everyday practicality. Read more

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Product Review: Blurré Pudding Matte Blush by LUXIORA

Blurre Pudding Blush by Luxiora Cosmetics stands out for its unique pudding-like texture that feels soft to the touch and settles into a smooth, lightweight finish on the skin. The blush blends effortlessly, offering a natural pink flush that builds gradually without looking heavy or chalky on Indian skin tones. Its comfortable, long-wearing formula—enriched with skincare ingredients like niacinamide and squalane—holds up well in heat and humidity. Compact and thoughtfully designed, it reflects the brand’s focus on performance-driven, skin-friendly makeup tailored for everyday use. Read more

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Product Review : 2% Alpha Arbutin Depigmentation Serum by Proven Honest Derma

PHD’s 2% Alpha Arbutin Depigmentation Serum delivers a gentle, consistent approach to improving uneven skin tone and fading dark spots over time. With a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture, the serum integrates easily into daily routines without causing irritation or heaviness. After a few weeks of use, subtle yet visible improvements in clarity and tone begin to appear, especially in areas of pigmentation. Supported by soothing ingredients, the formula prioritizes skin balance, making it a reliable option for gradual, long-term brightening. Read more

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Product Review: REFINE Beauty's Collection Just Landed on Our PR Desk and Here Is What We Actually Think

REFINE Beauty introduces a playful, multi-use makeup range designed with Indian skin tones at its core, combining skincare-infused formulas with compact, travel-friendly packaging. From the buttery Oh-Mwah Melty Lip Balm to the versatile Lip and Cheek Tint and Glow Blush-Highlighter stick, the collection delivers on ease of use and blendability across lips, cheeks, and eyes. Textures feel lightweight yet effective, offering natural-looking colour and glow without heaviness. Positioned at an accessible price point, the range balances functionality, thoughtful formulation, and everyday convenience. Read more

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Product Review: Moondew Mogra Toner & Glow Getter – Gotukola Face Serum by Dusky India

Dusky India presents a thoughtful two-step routine with the Moondew Mogra Toner and Glow Getter – Gotukola Face Serum, designed to hydrate, soothe, and support the skin barrier using plant-based ingredients. Over a few weeks of use, the lightweight toner refreshes and calms the skin, while the oil-based serum—centered around Gotukola—absorbs easily to deliver lasting nourishment without heaviness. Together, the pairing improves suppleness, reduces post-cleansing dryness, and enhances overall skin comfort. With consistent use, the skin appears more balanced, softly radiant, and well-hydrated. Read more

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Product Review: Fonzie Folksy Travel Set of Perfumes

International Fragrance Day set the tone for revisiting the Fonzie Folksy Travel Set, a compact collection of four Eau de Parfum sprays designed for everyday portability. Featuring O’ Live It, Evenfall, The Gallerie, and Runway Bows, the set combines practical design with distinct scent profiles suited to different moods and moments. Each fragrance brings its own character—from bold and expressive to subtle and versatile—while the lightweight packaging makes it easy to carry anywhere. Thoughtfully crafted and easy to use, the set balances convenience with a well-rounded fragrance experience. Read more

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Product Review: Magical Blends Skin Plumping Serum and Light Hydrating Gel

Magical Blends offers a customizable approach to skincare, and its Skin Plumping Serum paired with the Light Hydrating Gel delivers a focused, no-frills experience rooted in performance. After two months of consistent use, the hyaluronic acid-based serum shows visible results, improving hydration, skin texture, and overall plumpness without heaviness or residue. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly, leaving the skin smooth, cushioned, and balanced over time. Practical in both formulation and pricing, the duo proves effective for everyday use, even doubling as a reliable makeup base. Read more

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The Ivory House in Pune by The Arch Studio Balances Spatial Openness with Decorative Detail

The Ivory House, a 1,750 sq. ft. Pune apartment designed by The Arch Studio under Siddhina Sakla, reconfigures a standard three-bedroom layout into a more open, connected living environment. By removing the kitchen wall and introducing a breakfast counter, the design creates visual continuity across living, dining, and cooking spaces. Neoclassical mouldings, marble flooring, bronze mirrors, and a Desert Palm base palette establish material cohesion throughout. Blending spatial restructuring with layered surface detailing, the project enhances usability without altering the original footprint. Read more

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Duravit Balcoon Bathroom Collection by Patricia Urquiola Introduces Architectural Form and Material Contrast

The Balcoon bathroom collection by Patricia Urquiola for Duravit unifies ceramics, furniture, bathtubs, and fittings within a cohesive system defined by layered geometry and material contrast. Featuring two-level compositions across washbasins, toilets, and tubs, the range introduces the new Clay Terra Matt finish alongside classic White options. Integrated storage, concealed detailing, and water-efficient faucets enhance both function and visual clarity. Designed for residential and hospitality settings, the collection offers a coordinated yet flexible bathroom solution. Read more

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knIndustrie Expands Tray Collection with New Materials, Finishes, and Designer Collaborations

knIndustrie expands its tableware collection with new trays by Lara Caffi and Sirine Graiaa, alongside updates to existing designs by Rodolfo Dordoni and artist Ivan Tresoldi. Crafted in materials including matte-lacquered beech wood, aluminium, stone-washed steel, and bent steel, the trays balance structural clarity with interior presence. New colours, graphic interventions, and rotating mechanisms introduce functional variation while maintaining clean geometric forms. Positioned between utility and display, the collection continues knIndustrie’s exploration of contemporary table objects. Read more

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Nuy Chair by Marco Acerbis for et al. Introduces Structural Clarity Ahead of Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026

et al. will present the Nuy chair by Marco Acerbis at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026, expanding its hospitality-focused seating collection. Defined by an inverted “Y” ash wood frame, the chair integrates structural logic directly into its load-bearing design while keeping construction visibly expressed. CNC-crafted components ensure precision and reduced material waste, while upholstered seat and back elements provide balanced comfort within the rigid frame. Designed for public and hospitality environments, Nuy reflects et al.’s continued emphasis on durability, craftsmanship, and structural clarity. Read more

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Abimis Previews Copper-Infused Stainless Steel Finish at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026

Abimis has introduced a new copper-infused finish for its stainless steel kitchens as part of its EuroCucina 2026 preview at Salone del Mobile.Milano. Created through a galvanic metal deposition process and enhanced with directional micro-brushing, the surface offers a warm copper-bronze tone while preserving the durability and performance of stainless steel. Applied to the Atelier modular kitchen line, the finish integrates seamlessly with cabinet fronts and structural elements. Expanding Abimis’ range of surface treatments, the new option combines material innovation with long-term functionality suited to contemporary kitchen environments. Read more

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Falmec Previews Virgola Comfort Cooker Hood with Integrated Acoustic and Condensation Control Systems

Falmec has introduced the upgraded Virgola Touch Comfort and Virgola No-Drop Comfort under-cabinet cooker hoods, enhancing acoustic performance and vapour management within a compact, concealed format. Designed with a soundproof chamber and regenerative Carbon.Zeo Microtech filters, the models reduce operational noise while ensuring efficient air purification. The No-Drop version features an advanced condensation control system with technopolymer filters and a removable collection tray. Available in multiple sizes and finishes, the Virgola Comfort range integrates seamlessly into cabinetry while delivering improved airflow control, lighting flexibility, and long-term performance. Read more

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The Hungry Caterpillar: A Bamboo Pavilion by Ar. Apoorva Shroff at Ashoka University, India

At Ashoka University, The Hungry Caterpillar pavilion, designed by Apoorva Shroff, reimagines campus infrastructure through a 650-square-meter bamboo structure that functions as both shelter and social space. Inspired by the idea of growth and transformation, the pavilion creates a shaded, porous food street beneath existing trees, encouraging informal gathering and movement. Built using lightweight bamboo gridshell canopies and supported by sustainable elements like 3D-printed concrete kitchens and recycled plastic furniture, the project integrates material responsibility with daily student life. Rather than a symbolic gesture, it demonstrates sustainability as a practical, lived experience within an academic setting. Read more

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Black Pottery and the Return of Material Attention: Nimmit’s Expansion into Clay

Nimmit’s Black Pottery collection marks a thoughtful expansion from textiles into clay, while maintaining its commitment to artisan-led, hand-driven processes. Founded by Manish Shah, the brand continues to prioritise material integrity, intention, and visible craftsmanship over industrial perfection. Each piece reflects traditional forming and firing techniques, embracing subtle variations as marks of authenticity. Designed for contemporary interiors, the collection highlights proportion, surface depth, and the quiet strength of handmade objects. Read more

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Oorjaa Introduces Coral Echoes, a Table Lamp Informed by Marine Forms

Oorjaa’s Coral Echoes table lamp, part of the Submerge collection, draws from marine ecosystems through form, material, and light rather than literal representation. Crafted from hand-made banana fibre paper over a delicate wire frame, the lamp diffuses light unevenly, creating soft tonal variations. Its asymmetrical form reflects the organic growth of coral, while optical fibres subtly guide light across the surface. Designed for ambient settings, the piece foregrounds material behaviour, quiet illumination, and a craft-led approach to contemporary lighting. Read more