You & I Weekly
By: youandimag- 15 March 2022 - Saree Special Issue - Geethika Kanumilli
- Published on March 15, 2022
- youandimag
- Issues 247
- Language - English
- Published weekly
About this issue
Dear Readers,It’s festival time once again, which amongst other things, means all the various fun activities that families do together! Ugadi fever seems to have set in; this much-celebrated New Year festival is one of the cornerstones of Hyderabad’s cultural calendar. Festivals in India are not only beautiful but there is also the wonderful joy of shopping for traditional wear, like sarees. Deemed a staple for ethnic wear, a saree is the one outfit that features in almost every woman’s closet. So in Feature Story, we asked a few ladies about their favourite traditional drape while also looking at the list of Indian designers who have aced the concept of a saree as a fusion wear.With her keen eye for details and exquisite taste, our Cover star, Geethika Kanumilli takes on any client that comes her way. The city-based fashion designer is the founder of her eponymous label. In Cover Story, we talk to the designer and entrepreneur about her collection and how she strives to challenge the status quo and constantly make her client question their norms through art and design.In People in Focus, we clue you into the life of Shilpa Reddy. From being a model and couturière to a fitness expert, a fully-involved mother to now being an impactful business entrepreneur, Shilpa tells us more about her life after closing down Shilpa Reddy Studio. Turn to In the Spotlight where we have Samaira I Wallani, a makeup artist and the winner of Glammonn Mrs India 2021(Plus size,) talk to us about her journey, online body shaming and her future plans. During her trip to Madhya Pradesh, Tejaswi Madivada got immersed in the nature and culture of Kanha National Park. In Grand Getaways, the actress tells us all about her visit, the time she spent experiencing sublime tranquillity and getting lost in the colours of the lively forest. And tell us what you think. If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please e-mail me at publisher@you-and-i.com.
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