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Founded in 2019, SNEH gives women in the villages of Moradabad in India the opportunity to learn a craft — a skill that makes it possible to gain financial independence and break out of inequality…reports Asian Lite News

Redecorating? For an inspirational shopping experience together with a wide range of fashion and interior trends, check out H&M HOME through the brand’s updated retail location in Select Citywalk, New Delhi. The rollout comes after a prosperous national internet launch and an offline launch in 2022 at Vasant Kunj’s Ambience Mall in the capital.

The store at Select Citywalk is 2730 square metres in size and features the newest  designs in clothing for women, men, and kids, as well as Home. It offers a contemporary, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience.

For H&M HOME, the collections include the latest interior trends ranging from high-quality bedlinen to clever storage and timeless dinnerware, starting at INR 149. The store also presents its  latest summer décor collection is designed for the outdoors and indoors – all encapsulated by energy, vibrancy, and joy. Additionally, it has collaborated with the social initiative SNEH to craft a collection which features handmade details for your home, crafted by the women of project SNEH in Moradabad, India.

Founded in 2019, SNEH gives women in the villages of Moradabad in India the opportunity to learn a craft — a skill that makes it possible to gain financial independence and break out of inequality. For the collection, the women of SNEH have woven and braided vases, baskets, trays and lanterns from natural seagrass and rattan. Every piece in the collection is unique — for the love of the craft.

“H&M began its journey in India in 2015 with the Select Citywalk store, and we are delighted to re-open with the introduction of H&M HOME. The store will offer a new, vibrant, and even more elevated fashion experience to our customers. We have seen incredible love for H&M HOME since its launch in India in 2022. Our aim is to continue offering the best in home and fashion with great quality at the best price in a sustainable way,” said Yanira Ramirez, Country Sales Manager, H&M India.

H&M India operates in 51 stores across 26 cities and is also present online on HM.com and Myntra.

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‘Sustainability is the interior trend to stay’

First and foremost, it’s the customer’s point of view and then comes the design aspect. There has to be great synergy between both the parties…Gauri Khan speaks with Nimerta C Sharan

With more than 15 years of experience and a star-studded client list, it’s only befitting for Khan to share her expertise with design enthusiasts. On the new interior design module on The Designer’s Class, the interior specialist will share her design theories, practical application, sustainable ideas, techniques and much more. The module is accessible to people from all age groups. In an exclusive conversation Gauri Khan talks about her latest collab, current trends and her most distinct space so far.

What’s been the main focus behind this collaboration?

Khan: Learning is a process that’s always intrigued me and helped me stay ahead in this industry. This collaboration is an ideal and organic evolution of my love for learning. It’s a great opportunity to share my professional experiences with people who love design as much as I do. Through this course, students will have access to a lot of fundamentals of interior designing along with various crucial elements that go in curating and designing a space.

How would you describe your aesthetic?

Khan: At Gauri Khan Designs, we love doing luxurious projects, but that’s not what the brand stands for. We want to reach out to maximum people and are also planning to launch our pret line sometime next year. The aim is to reach out to as many people and help them know about the diverse services we offer.

An interior trend that’s here to stay?

Khan: I think sustainability. Whether it’s sourcing organic materials or refurbishing old furniture or even adding more green elements to a space, we are gravitating towards being eco-conscious.

What’s the most important factor for you while designing a space?

Khan: First and foremost, it’s the customer’s point of view and then comes the design aspect. There has to be great synergy between both the parties.

How would you describe a well-curated space?

Khan: I think good furniture, plants and smart storage. The space has to be comfortable and warm – it should feel like you belong there.

If you could describe your design journey in three words?

Khan: Passion, dedication and hard work.

A piece of advice for young students?

Khan: There’s no end to learning. Being in the industry for more than 15 years has made me aware of how vital being on your toes is. I still take every chance to learn more about the craft. It’s very important to find your own style; it helps you have an edge over others.

Out of all the places you’ve designed, which is the most distinct and why?

Khan: It’s the Red Chillies Entertainment office that has been recently revamped. It doesn’t look like an office, it’s more like a comfortable zone. The open space, the lounge area and the furniture give the space a warm and relaxed vibe.

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Architectural Digest features Sonam’s dream castle

When Sonam Kapoor Ahuja first started dating Anand Ahuja, she also fell in love with the setting of his London perch. Notting Hill is one of the last truly bohemian ‘villages’ left in the city and the couple set their hearts on a home among one of its leafy stucco squares…reports Asian Lite News.

Home is truly something that stands close to our heart. Intensely intimate. Filled with art. A little bit of London. Plenty of India. Magic finds from Paul Bert Serpette and solid-wood floors. Love, laughter, and life. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, under the expert eye of Rooshad Shroff has imagined, curated, and choreographed her London home and studio herself. And for the very first time, the Bollywood actor has opened the doors to Architectural Digest for an exclusive peek into her home.

The magazine’s September-October Style features Sonam and Anand Ahuja’s home, which is replete with distinct Indian touches. The hand-carved wardrobe doors fashioned by artisans in Mumbai, canework from Arunachal Pradesh, curtains adorned with embroidery by the Lucknow studio of Maximiliano Modesti and the dining room walls covered in de Gournay’s ‘Early Views of India’ — all sing a romantic song of Sonam’s love for India. IANSlife reproduces an excerpt from AD India’s latest featuring the actress:

When Sonam Kapoor Ahuja first started dating Anand Ahuja, she also fell in love with the setting of his London perch. Notting Hill is one of the last truly bohemian ‘villages’ left in the city and the couple set their hearts on a home among one of its leafy stucco squares. The Lockdown offered the actor an unexpected opportunity to roost. “Suddenly I was living a very local life with no planes or premieres,” she recalls, “running in Hyde Park, foraging for olive oils in Portobello market, and bonding with neighbours at this surreal time”.

Sonam’s vision for this atmospheric pied-a-terre has been brought to life with Mumbai-based architect Rooshad Shroff. “He is a maestro at curating a space towards an individual’s tastes,” muses Sonam of her collaborative choice, “We began with laying a foundation of rich textures and jewel tones together.”

This luscious palette was taken even further into transporting realms with walls covered in de Gournay’s ‘Early Views of India’. “The Indian touches include a number of personal pieces gifted to us by our mothers,” reflects Sonam, “bringing memories of Mumbai and Delhi to London. There’s a lasting beauty in these heirlooms, however humble, that have seen so many lives and brought joy across the generations.”

Sonam’s interior style is refreshingly unstarry. She has a gift, perhaps a legacy from acting, for creating a frisson of intimacy. She agrees, replying, “This is a sanctuary for us, and for those we love, rather than a showcase home. It is not large but it makes an impact.”

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