Vogue India – November-December 2025

Summary

Vogue India November-December 2025, Vol. 19 Issue 1, features actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on the cover with the theme "#Off Script," wearing Manish Malhotra, photographed by Rebekah Campbell. Bhutan serves as the backdrop for a fashion story on clash points, the Gorkha immigrant community finds a place called home, and the passage through the East continues across Asia.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / #Off Script

p.80 · Going Off Script
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on defying expectations after "Never Have I Ever," choosing roles that challenge typecasting, and her production company's first project. The one note a director gave her that she immediately ignored.

▸ InVOGUE

p.12 · Clash Point
A fashion story photographed in Bhutan. Traditional Bhutanese textiles paired with contemporary silhouettes. A glossary of Bhutanese weaving terms for collectors.

p.22 · A Place Called Home
The Gorkha community in Northeast India. Three generations of a family share their migration story. One recipe that has traveled across three borders unchanged.

p.26 · The Lost City
Rahul Desai on a forgotten architectural site in Western India. The conservation status and whether visitors can access it.

p.28 · Gone But Not Forgotten
Avantika Shankar on endangered Indian crafts. Three crafts with fewer than 10 living practitioners. A directory of organizations training the next generation.

p.32 · East Meets West
Thea Mulchandani on how Indian designers are adapting Western silhouettes for the domestic market. Three fit adjustments that make a Western garment work for Indian body types.

▸ Fashion / Beauty

p.42 · An Eye for an Eye
Kohl-rimmed eyes as a recurring motif across Indian cinema and fashion. A history of kajal from ancient times to the red carpet.

p.46 · Track Star
The rise of sport-luxe in Indian fashion. Where to find technical fabrics that work for both performance and evening wear.

p.48 · Afterglow
Party dressing for the festive season. Each look rated for dance-floor durability.

▸ Culture / Travel

p.70 · So Close, Yet So Far
Srijan D. on border towns and their unique fashion identities. Three towns where the local style blends two national aesthetics.

p.72 · Wild, Wild Weddings
Ruman Baig on the business of Indian wedding planning. The average budget breakdown for a 3-day wedding in 2025.

p.76 · Caribbean Dream
Thea Mulchandani on Indian-Caribbean fashion fusion. How Indian textiles travelled to Trinidad and evolved into a distinct style.

p.100 · Passage Through the East
A photographic journey across Southeast Asia, styled with Indian accessories.

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Editor's Take

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a smart cover choice—she carries both mainstream and indie credibility. The Bhutan fashion story ("Clash Point") is visually stunning and culturally respectful. The endangered crafts directory ("Gone But Not Forgotten") is genuinely urgent journalism. Weakest area is the "Wild, Wild Weddings" budget breakdown, which serves a tiny ultra-luxury readership. The Gorkha community piece is the issue's heart. Best for readers who want Indian fashion with a social conscience and regional depth.

Strengths
• Endangered Indian crafts directory with fewer-than-10-practitioners alert
• Gorkha migration story spanning three generations
• Bhutanese textile glossary for collectors

Weaknesses
• Wedding budget breakdown targets a marginal ultra-luxury audience
• "Caribbean Dream" piece sits oddly between fashion and travel without committing to either

Verdict: Recommended — A regional rich issue with genuine craft-preservation journalism, despite some uneven lifestyle content.