DESIGN FOR LIFE

They’re not just restaurants—they’re rituals. Across India, a new dining movement is unfolding. With just 4 to 12 seats, these micro-eateries are offering something rare: slowness, intimacy, and deeply personal flavour. From Bengaluru to Pondicherry, discover why small is becoming the new sublime.

Most of us light a candle to feel something—calm, nostalgia, maybe even luxury. But few of us know how to truly take care of them. From the first burn to the final flicker, this Field Notes guide explores the underrated art of candle care and the tools that transform a simple flame into a slow-living ritual.

Forget tourist traps. From digital detox retreats to aesthetic-based itineraries, Gen Z is reshaping travel in 2025 into a deeply emotional, intentional ritual. This Curation Edit story explores the stats, the soul, and the places behind a generation’s search for meaning on the move.

Is your healing really yours—or is it a marketing strategy? Inside the £6.3 trillion wellness economy that's turning anxiety into aesthetic.

From nostalgia-laced silhouettes to quietly maximalist materials, here are the trends reimagining how we sit, store, soften, and feel.

In 2025, flowers are no longer motifs. They’re mood, memory, and strategy. Luxury brands like Dior, Loewe, Gucci, and Jacquemus are using florals to seduce the senses—and remind us what real beauty feels like before it fades.

In the interior world of 2025, curves speak louder than corners. From ripple-edge tables to cloud-like sofas, curvy furniture is reshaping not just spaces, but sensibilities. At the intersection of sculpture and emotion, this isn’t a trend—it’s a shift in how we want to live: softer, slower, and surrounded by design that doesn’t just sit pretty but feels like home.

A deep dive into how TikTok is reshaping the fragrance industry—through moodboard marketing, emotional scent storytelling, and a shift in genderless, indie, and hyper-visual perfume culture. Can a ritual built on memory survive the speed of the algorithm?

K-Beauty isn’t just a skincare routine—it’s cultural soft power bottled in pastel jars. From Laneige’s hydration icons to Sulwhasoo’s luxury rituals, discover the 5 Korean brands reshaping the way we glow, layer, and live.

Discover how TikTok Shop is transforming online retail with impulse architecture, influencer-led commerce, and viral community-driven experiences. A Curation Edit deep dive into the future of aesthetic retail.

Gen Z isn’t cosplaying wealth—they’re mourning stability. Old Moneycore is their aestheticised rebellion against chaos and control.

Growing up changes everything—even Mother’s Day. Here’s how to show up thoughtfully for your mom when you’re no longer a kid.

From Tagore quotes to jholas with zines, Indian Academia Core is Gen Z’s slow, intellectual rebellion—and it’s beautiful.

The viral boy apartment trend is all grown up—moody, masculine, and minimalist.

Discover why Gen Z is turning heirloom cookware into a status symbol—and how Le Creuset & KitchenAid are reshaping kitchens through colour, design, and nostalgia.

A new kind of nightlife is emerging—quieter, warmer, and more intentional. Discover the global revival of listening bars, from Tokyo’s jazz.

Celebrate Easter with a Rococo Revival twist—pastels, gilded accents & indulgent bites fit for Marie Antoinette. A brunch like no other!

The rise of Hobby Core is redefining cool—knitting, clay kits & candle-making are in. But is it passion, performance or community?

Step into the dreamworld of Surreal Soirées—where sculptural candles drip with meaning, and place settings defy logic.

We’re living in a world where personal branding is no longer optional—it’s collectible. This viral LinkedIn trend of turning professionals into toy-like action figures reflects how deeply aestheticized our careers have become. What started as a meme has quickly become a cultural mirror. Dive into why—and how to make your own.