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Cosmopolitan India
May 2019Cosmopolitan isn’t just a magazine, it’s a religion. Now in its 15th year in India, Cosmopolitan is the world’s largest selling magazine, with 200 million readers annually in a 100 countries. It is published in over 26 languages, but at its core, it speaks only one – that of fun fearless females globally. Another language it speaks? That of stupendous success!Top Indian actresses, models and singers have been on the cover of Cosmopolitan before the rest of the world recognised their spark-because we know a fun fearless female when we see one! When we put someone on the Cosmopolitan cover, we acknowledge her right to be counted among the best in the business.
IN THIS ISSUE
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Editor-in-Chief Aroon PurieGroup Editorial Director Raj ChengappaPublisher Karen Wilson KumarEditor Nandini BhallaEditorial Co-Ordinator Kavita SharmaAssistant Editor Meghna SharmaFeaturesSenior Features Editor Humra Afroz KhanWriter Sreeparna MazumderCosmo.in Writer Madhavi PothukuchiContributing Junior Writer Sakshi DhyaniFashionSenior Stylist Samar RajputContributing Stylist Zunaili MalikArtChief Designer Satender SharmaSenior Designer Mandeep SinghContributing Video Editor Sanyam PurohitProductionChief Production Gajendra BhattAssistant Manager Production Narendra SinghCreativeArt Director Siddharth KapilIMPÁCT TeamSenior General Manager (South) Kamalinee ChatterjeeSenior General Manager (North) Mary MehrunnisaGeneral Manager (West) Clive Santa MariaGeneral Manager (West) Santosh DamankarBranch head (East) Gurjeet WaliaMarketingDeputy General Manager Monalisa Mangal DasSenior Manager Akshat UpadhyayTrade CirculationChief General Manager D.V.S.Rama RaoGeneral Manager (National Sales) Deepak BhattDeputy general Manager (Operations) Vipin BaggaRegional Sales Manager (North) Rajeev GandhiConsumer Marketing ServicesChief Manager (Subscription & Distribution) G L RavikkumarAssistant General Manager (Customer Care) S ParamasivamHEARST MAGAZINES INTERNATIONALHEARST MAGAZINES INTERNATIONALSVP, MANAGING DIRECTOR…
editor’s letter
THE ART OF BEING PAINFULLY COOLCool—the slang, not temperature—is more than just a phrase. It’s a lifestyle, a marketing guy’s mission, a hashtag with over 150 million mentions on IG. It’s the group we wanted to be part of in school, and the driving force behind many of our outfit, dating, and playlist choices.But what does it mean to be ‘cool’? It’s a complex formula, naturally, so we’re lucky that science is here to help. Last year, two scientists were arguing about whether actor Steve Buscemi was cool or not. Serious stuff. They were unable to arrive at a conclusion, so they decided to conduct a social-science experiment, enlisting the help of hundreds of students to sum up the exact nature of coolness.What they discovered was this: there is not…
5 things i’m loving right now
Polka-dot sunnies? Yes, please. The Defender Sunglasses by Fendi, `34,699, have a vintage vibe that I’m totally digging right now.Who else thinks that shorts + sequins = a winning number? This one by Zara, `2,290, is a great investment piece that can spruce up all things plain.This pop-art piece has your initials written all over it… Versace, price on request.Major shoe love for these clear Collaclou Pumps by Christian Louboutin, `65,000.How stunning is this tasselled choker by Fooljhadi, `2,800? Team it with a deep-V for big impact.…
you tell us
BEAUTY WITH BRAINS“Parineeti Chopra looked stunning on the cover! I loved her summer-ready looks just as much as I enjoyed reading her interview, especially because it touched on some really pertinent points about the workings of the film industry, including the pay gap and rivalries. I’ve always found her to be an exceptional actor, and now I know she’s a girl’s girl, too.”—Shanaya BahlTHE WAY AHEAD“I enjoyed reading What Does The Future Hold?. It was interesting to read about how the different industries will fare in the coming years. Also, congratulations on the Blogger Awards 2019, Cosmo! I was following all the updates on Insta… the ceremony looked beautiful, and so did the photographs in Breaking the Internet!”.—Ritika GoyalMIND GAMES“Thank you for Can You Rewire Your Brain?. It was one…
hey, how do i rock…
WHY DOES IT WORK?No, The Golden Girls isn’t having a revival…but your granny’s favourite tea-time dunker is fashion’s hot new shade. Worried you’ll look like a sad, old cracker? Brands like Burberry and Balmain, along with celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, are proving that, with elegant tailoring and modern accessorising, read: dressing like a biscuit can be more flattering than you’d think.COLOUR MATCHAvoid the dreaded washout—beige with yellow undertones flatters warm skin, and beige with pink undertones works for cooler complexions. Still not sold on head-to-toe? Incorporate complementary neutrals, such as brown, blush, or white, to break it up.SHAPE OF YOUThe number-one rule for not disappearing into a blob of crumpet-y colour is to wear at least one structured piece. Some neat tailoring, like Gigi’s trousers, shows your shape and…
20 things we love
3 A timepiece that can also double as a bracelet—yes, please. Featuring bright hues and a message the world can use a lot more of, your accessory ’drobe is incomplete without this one.Watch, Calvin Klein, price on request4 The OG Le Pliage has gotten an artsy reboot and things are looking adorable! The limited-ed piece in nylon-canvas features a pack of dogs in bright and bold colours—making it perfect for a beach vacay or a weekend errand run.Handbag, Longchamp X Clo’e Floirat, `20,9905 It’s about time someone gave the denim shirt a makeover. Postfold’s latest printed number scores high on both summer appropriate-ness and style quotient.Denim shirt, Postfold, `2,2996 It doesn’t matter if there’s no symmetry in your life, this pencil skirt can sure rectify that… at least on the…
