Are you hooked on Netflix’s captivating new period drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar? The show is based on the Indian independence movement against the British Raj and peeks into the lives of 1920s tawaifs (courtesans) in the red-light district of Heera Mandi, Lahore.
Every scene is dripping with decadence, luxury and indulgence. The fashion, courtesy of luxury Indian brand Rimple & Harpreet, necessitated two years of research and deep dives into archival materials. In an interview with Times Now, the designer duo said they aimed to deliver costumes that are ‘deeply rooted in the vibrant cultural mosaic of the era, with a meticulous focus on historical authenticity.’ In our State of Luxury: India market report, foresight analyst Simar Deol highlighted the necessity for luxury brands to recognise local culture and craftsmanship to find resonance in the region.
Bollywood plays a crucial role as a powerhouse bringing Indian culture to 1.4bn Indian citizens, the Indian diaspora and an international audience via platforms like Netflix. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has already made history as the second most-watched non-English series in its first week on Netflix, garnering 4.5m views.
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13 May 2024
Author: The Future Laboratory
Image: Diet Paratha for Vogue India, photography by Rishi Raj, India
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Nature has become an official artist on Spotify through the Sounds Right initiative launched by UN Live, with royalties collected by Brian Eno’s EarthPercent charity to support global climate action.
Artists such as Ellie Goulding have released tracks co-crediting nature, to inspire millions of music fans to value and protect the environment. A significant portion of royalties and revenues will be donated to biodiversity conservation projects.
Back in October 2022, we forecast the rise of Nature Stakeholders and analysed how some innovative organisations were electing nature as a legal stakeholder. For some, like Faith in Nature, this meant incorporating a role representing nature’s rights on its board of directors. For Patagonia, it was about dedicating profits to environmental conservation, vividly illustrating a shift from profit-driven to planet-driven objectives. For Spotify now, it is to ensure funds are properly allocated to projects protecting Mother Nature forever.
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