From snow-dusted peaks to helicopter rides and a possible work session with a spectacular view, Samay Raina's Swiss sojourn seems to be equal parts escape and content creation. TheGlitz takes a closer look at Samay Raina’s scenic Swiss itinerary.
The Glitz Spotlight
Pure and Sure wants you to stop trusting the label and start trusting the journey. So, the organic food brand did something most companies only talk about: it opened its farms and its factory to us, end to end, farmer to founder to finished plate. TheGlitz went along for the ride, and what followed was a day that made "Eat! Without Worry" feel less like a slogan and more like a standing offer. Read on.
Across Charlotte, Venice, New York and Toronto, the Italian house is dressing a distinctly eclectic cast... from musicians and actors to artists, models and sporting-world royalty... in looks that oscillate between old-school glamour and something considerably more sophisticated rebellious. The common thread? Gucci is making dressing up feel gloriously individual again.
Mumbai’s social calendar is getting an interesting upgrade. From immersive gaming and cocktails, a power anniversary and an anniversary menu built around dishes guests have been missing, to an all-night electronic music journey designed to let one artist take complete control of the dance floor, the latest happenings are about giving people a reason to linger.
Beauty Bytes
In this exclusive conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Dr Blossom Kochhar, Founder, ERTH talks about the evolution of the modern man, why grooming is becoming an experience rather than a service, and her vision of transforming professional grooming into a personalised ritual of body, mind and emotion.
Dr. Shefali Trasi Nerurkar believes the answers often lie in paying attention to what has changed. From stress-triggered breakouts and sleep-deprived dullness... Read on...
Two brothers. Different trips. Same small discovery, months apart. Neither one knew the other had already found it. By the time they compared notes, CHINCHOO wasn't an idea anymore. It was something they'd both quietly been building in their heads without realising it. Some brands start with a plan. This one started with a coincidence.
Dished Out
So in this exclusive interview with (me) Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, Co-Founder & Chef Patron Johnson Ebenezer takes us behind the scenes of Farmlore — where the chef may have a plan, but the farm has the final edit. ...And, wow, what a deliciously unpredictable editor it is.
In an exclusive interview with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Vincenzo Capuano talks about his three-generation Neapolitan legacy, the science behind his signature Cloud Pizza...
And now she's on a bigger stage... From August 3–9, 2026, Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad invites diners to discover the rich and wonderfully diverse culinary heritage of Tamil Nadu...
Off the Grid
Bengaluru-based lighting studio Ashni, founded by designer Priti Mehta, finds inspiration in these fleeting movements for its latest collection of luminaires. Drawing from molten earth, weathered stone and climbing tendrils, the collection explores how nature’s rhythms can be translated into light, texture, material and form. Rooted in Indian craftsmanship and a deep curiosity for the possibilities of materials, Bandhani, banana paper and loofah take on new identities across the collection.
Ahead of Queens Drive Club's first Mumbai drive, founder Ritika Jatin Ahuja opens up on why India's first all-women supercar club is trading horsepower for heart — pairing a convoy of supercars with cancer survivors, doctors, and a commitment to one lakh chemotherapy treatments. A conversation on privilege, purpose, and what leadership looks like when it stops needing to have all the answers.
In an exclusive conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, Younis Khan, Hotel Manager, The LaLit Ashok Bangalore, talks about his principles and vision of what modern luxury hospitality should feel like: effortless to the guest, rigorous underneath, and always deeply rooted in trust.
Ramp & Closet
Kajal New York — an uber stylish New York luxury fashion house that embraces ultra-luxe reductionism, decadent elegance, drama and deft craftsmanship. Founded by the young and dynamic Kajal Goel, the brand creates sculptural, limited-edition pieces that combine architectural tailoring, intricate handwork and an amped-up display of fashion drama.
There are jewels that sparkle. And then there are jewels that seem to come alive. From 26 to 28 August 2026, Cartier transported guests to Büyükada, Türkiye, for an immersive Into the Wild experience that brought together craftsmanship, creativity, nature and the Maison’s extraordinary animal universe. And what better setting than an island long associated with artists, intellectuals and escape?
Part denim rebel, part swishy skirt, part fashion plot twist... skean! It is what happens when two wardrobe staples collide and refuse to choose sides.
Reviews
There are few things more delightful than receiving a beauty hamper that looks like it has already booked us a holiday in the sun. The Orange Skincare sent TheGlitz a beautiful hamper comprising a floppy orange cap, a roomy shopping bag emblazoned with The Orange Skincare and, naturally, the star of the show: The Orange Skincare Hybrid Daily Protection Sunscreen.
Bharat Vedica isn't in a hurry, and in a world of instant everything, and we mean it. Organic, chemical free, unrushed. Four kitchen staples landed at our office last week, and we put them through their paces. Here's what patience tastes like. No, don't take our word for it. Explore Bharat Vedica's full range, flours, millets, spices, honey, saffron, ghee, oils and more, and taste the slowdown for yourself. TheGlitz reviews.
Sent to TheGlitz by Dipsy for a review, the new Dipsy Malli Malli Daily Moisturizer immediately stands out with its deep purple packaging and dreamy celestial artwork. It’s the kind of product that catches your attention because of its unique packaging before you’ve even opened the box. But thankfully, this moisturizer offers more than just good looks. We tried it! And guess what, we absolutely loved it!
Show Time
Fame has a strange relationship with mortality. A crash becomes a question, an overdose becomes a conspiracy, an unexplained detail becomes legend. From Princess Diana to Bollywood’s most haunting losses, some celebrity deaths continue to live in the shadows. TheGlitz enters the darker corridors of celebrity history.
TheGlitz takes a look at the releases dropping on Netflix between September 1 and September 14, 2026, and picks the ones most likely to have us pressing “play”. From the return of The Gentlemen to a new chapter of Fauda, an intimate Fito Páez documentary, a Raygun deep dive and a brand-new Indian family comedy, the first half of the month is offering something for almost every kind of binge-watcher.
There is something refreshingly unvarnished about the very charming Sudev Nair. An actor who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his very first Malayalam film, he could easily have allowed that early recognition to define him. Instead, he has spent the years since challenging himself across Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada cinema — building a body of work that refuses to sit comfortably on one shelf.
Talk & Trek
But what if the next great journey did something radically simpler? What if you went on a travel somewhere not to conquer a destination, but to pursue one fascination obsessively? One dish. One designer. One garden. One castle. One television series. One story. Your own One-Obsession Trip!
On August 5, 2026, the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Netflix India took that idea a step further with “As Seen on Netflix,” a dedicated section on the Incredible India portal connecting viewers with real locations, cultural traditions and experiences featured in Netflix productions.
From visa-free escapes and e-visas to Golden Visas and second-country access, the passport is quietly becoming the most important item in an Indian traveller's itinerary.
