Issue XXV, February

Surmeyi jewellery, founded by Manasvi in 2023 in her pursuit of belonging as an Indian living in the US. Her charming collections evoke this sentiment, arrayed with charms, hoops, studs, stems and skin jewels, to name a few. Manasavi’s heartfelt journey shines through in every piece – the perfect gift, to one’s self or another.

Girls Will Be Girls (2024), a beautiful coming-of-age drama about a young female awakening to romantic desire. Set in a strict Himalayan boarding school, Mira, 16, embarks on a rebellious journey entangled with her mother’s unfulfilled youth. Shuchi Talati’s acclaimed debut is tender, sensitive and quietly heartbreaking.

The Mughal Floral Embroidery workshop, a colourful celebration of South Asian heritage hosted by London-based artist Semira Badesha. Available to younger patrons under 26, stitch intricate Mughal motifs into a floral wall hanging to take home, with warmth and nostalgia in every thread.

£25 per ticket, Saturday 15th February, 11.00 – 16.00, V&A South Kensington, SW7 2RL

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Almost Gods, a luxury streetwear label for men and women that is reinjecting vibrancy into the fashion scene. Founded by Dhruv Khurana in 2018, the designs blend graphic prints and fashion-forward silhouettes that embody a power that is hopeful, youthful. Well-received collections and a few limited drops per year have earned cult-following status.