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Playing for Time by Tapasya Gupta and Shiffali Wadhwan
Handpicked by our editors, The Nod List is a fortnightly roundup of fashion, beauty, design, art and travel, covering the newest drops, the hottest spots and everything you need to live that best life.
Ascending Descending by Sudipta Das
Art Mumbai, the city’s favourite annual art outing, is back this week and the star of the show is Sculpture Park. Curated by Veerangana Solanki, the open-air showcase is dedicated entirely to women sculptors who are rewriting the rules of public art with equal parts playfulness and power. You’ll spot Tapasya Gupta and Shiffali Wadhawan’s ‘Playing For Time’, a giant Snakes and Ladders-style artwork that turns climate anxiety into a game everyone can understand. Nearby, Sudipta Das’s tiny papier-mâché figurines pack a surprisingly emotional punch. Wander through the lawns and you will find sculptures that invite you to pause, play, and rethink. —Sheya Kurian
Art Mumbai will take place at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai from November 13 to 16. For tickets, click here
The shoes by Chennai-based brand Disobedience tread a fine line between elegant and edgy. A chemical engineer by training, founder Anita Soundar’s slightly off-kilter designs take traditional footwear silhouettes—loafers, pumps, Mary Janes, and ankle-boots—but bring a more architectural, design-forward touch via details like heels that resemble spindles and chess pieces. There are some even made from steel bent in crescent shapes. One pair of square-toe flats features an attached metal anklet, while another one we love is made of kala cotton and banana-fibre leather. But our favourite is this gingham pair (left) with teakwood heels and a textile upper woven by the team at Khamir Crafts that upends the traditional heeled loafer. —Butool Jamal
The brand’s newest collection, Era 2, is available to pre-order via their website thedisobedience.com
I’m not a base-makeup person—if it requires blending or a brush, I’m out. But Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Gel Skin Tint changed my mind. I tried it at the House of Sephora event in September and have been waiting for it to launch in India ever since. The gel-based formula is finally available here in 15 shades. It glides onto the skin like a dream, doesn’t cake, and gives that glassy, dewy finish that lasts all day (thank you, hydro grip tech!). Think effortless, hydrated, your-skin-but-soooo-much-better coverage. Plus, it’s infused with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid—two of my forever favourites. Bottom line: it really is the kind of base product that makes even makeup minimalists want to wear foundation. I, for one, am converted. —Chloe Chou
Available on sephora.in for ₹3,470
Tourist season is upon Goa, and even locals have something to look forward to this year. Starting this weekend, 41 curated walkthroughs will unfold across the state. Whether it’s celebrating 100 years of Art Deco architecture in Panjim or taking a stroll around Miramar circle with a nature educator, Heritage First Goa gives locals and tourists alike an opportunity to connect with Goan culture in an ever-changing landscape. Think community kitchens, sketch walks, and even petroglyphs! Goa readers, grab your comfiest walking shoes; the rest, book the damn flight. —Tanya Syed
Heritage First Goa will take place from November 14 to December 7. Tickets available here.
For anyone who loves hosting, Sabyasachi’s ‘Bengale Tigris’ collection for Nilaya by Asian Paints is an instant tablescape upgrade. The 16-piece set is crafted in fine bone china, finished with 24-carat gold, and hand-painted by artists from the Sabyasachi Art Foundation. Each piece features lush jungle scenes inspired by the Sunderbans, as well as the Bengali designer’s favourite mascots: prowling tigers, towering palm trees, and quiet wetlands. It is perfect for festive gatherings and intimate dinners and makes for an unforgettable wedding-season gift. —Sheya Kurian
Available exclusively at Nilaya Anthology, Mumbai
A gut-friendly, low-calorie, low-sugar drink that looks so much cooler than a Yakult? Sign us up. Drix is the new kid on the block with a soda containing 5 grams of fibre (fibremaxxing is real, y’all) and 20 kcal. Available in flavours like Yuzu Citrus, Peaches & Cream, and Orange and Cola (we are Team Peach), this one’s a serious contender for all those feeling health-conscious this party season. —Ruhi Gilder
Available in Mumbai and Bengaluru via Swiggy Instamart
At the two new flagship stores of Bombay Shirt Company in Mumbai, you’ll make shopping decisions fuelled by the buzz of caffeine and sugar. Along with the brand’s vast range of clothing, from shirts and jeans to formalwear, the outlets in Kemps Corner and Bandra also house a Nandan Coffee and Subko Coffee counter respectively, an ice cream bar (perfect for when you’re feeling decision fatigue), as well as a grooming corner for any last-minute trims to your hair and beard. Once you’re done pampering yourself inside and out, check out their collaboration with Trumpet Shoes for custom footwear to complete your look. —Butool Jamal
13, NS Patkar Marg, Tardeo, and Maqba Heights, Pali Mala Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
This year has been all about the embrace of maximalism—charms on your sunglasses, Labubus on your bags, fringed clothes, and playful stacks of jewellery. Tribe Amrapali and Jaipur’s The Palace Atelier have just collaborated on a new multicoloured collection that’s all about maximal layering. Think multi-charm necklaces with motifs of the sun and lotus, enamelled bangles, and ornate earrings and rings, each piece painted with the five-coloured Pachranga flag—a motif first adopted by Raja Man Singh I in 1585 to celebrate a victory in battle. As new-gen royal Princess Gauravi Kumari puts it, these vibrant colours “belong to all who call this city their home”. But reporting from Mumbai, the gold-plated Pachranga multi-charm necklace has already found a permanent place in my jewellery stash. —Aarya Khutade
Shop on tribeamrapali.com
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Before flashy billboards, there were hand-painted signs. And this fading art is getting a fresh splash of life at Gallery XXL, Delhi. As part of Sabr, Ghar, Suroor, a tribute to their late founder and artist Hanif Kureshi, the gallery is turning his past projects into a hands-on workshop. Join Painter Kafeel, a 30-year veteran of the craft, and play with colour and lettering. Seats are limited, so grab your brush before they’re gone! —Tanya Syed
The workshop will take place on November 23, from 11 am to 1 pm. Address: 2nd floor, A-277, Block A, Defence Colony, New Delhi – 110024. Tickets available here
