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Sanskriti Meets Substack: Is Gen Z Is Romanticising Indian Academia?
From Tagore quotes to jholas with zines, Indian Academia Core is Gen Z’s slow, intellectual rebellion—and it’s beautiful.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 28, 20254 min read


The Boy Apartment Trend: How Masculinity Got a Design Makeover
The viral boy apartment trend is all grown up—moody, masculine, and minimalist.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Inside Gen Z’s Obsession with Heirloom Cookware and Vintage-Inspired Kitchens
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.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 20, 20253 min read


The Quiet Revolution: Why Listening Bars Are the New Place to Unwind
A new kind of nightlife is emerging—quieter, warmer, and more intentional. Discover the global revival of listening bars, from Tokyo’s jazz.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Celebrate Easter with a Rococo Revival twist: An Ode to Softness, Storytelling & the Art of Gathering
Celebrate Easter with a Rococo Revival twist—pastels, gilded accents & indulgent bites fit for Marie Antoinette. A brunch like no other!

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 15, 20255 min read


What Is Hobby Core—and Why Does Everyone Suddenly Have a Personality Made of Clay, Thread, and Aesthetic Film Grain?
The rise of Hobby Core is redefining cool—knitting, clay kits & candle-making are in. But is it passion, performance or community?

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 13, 20255 min read


Surreal Soirée: 7 Ways to Host the Dreamiest Dinner Trend of 2025
Step into the dreamworld of Surreal Soirées—where sculptural candles drip with meaning, and place settings defy logic.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 11, 20252 min read


If LinkedIn Jobs Were Action Figures: The Meme That Mirrors How Branded Our Work Lives Have Become
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.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Still Life, Reimagined: The Rise of Fake Food in Interior Design
Explore the emotional, aesthetic, and sensory pull of fake food décor in 2025

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Rebel Float & The Pickle Fix: Flavours that Stir a Mood
Retro meets rebellion in 2025. Discover soda floats, pickle cocktails & why flavour is becoming our most aesthetic statement yet.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 6, 20253 min read


White Lotuscore: How Resortwear Became Fashion’s Most-Wanted Getaway
Resortwear 2025 is more than a trend—it's a White Lotus-fuelled fantasy of palm prints, branded dreams, and jet-set storytelling.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 3, 20254 min read


A Taste of Happiness: Designing a Dopamine Menu That Feels Like You
Curate joy with a dopamine menu—small pleasures, indulgent treats & mindful rituals for everyday happiness.

Maheshwari Raj
Apr 1, 20255 min read


The Rise of Japanese Whisky: A Fleeting Trend or an Era-Defining Legacy?
Japanese whisky has captivated the world, not just for its craftsmanship but also as a high-performing investment.

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 30, 20254 min read


The Ghibli AI Portrait Trend: Escaping into a Soft World of Stillness, Story, and Sentimentality
The Ghibli trend blends soft aesthetics, AI art, and slow living into a visual escape. Discover how to Ghiblify your world.

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 29, 20255 min read


The Scent of Celebration: How Fragrance Weaves Memory & Modernity Into Eid 2025
Eid 2025 is a celebration of scent—where oud softens, attars return, and bakhoor redefines ambiance. A fragrance ritual, reimagined.

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 27, 20255 min read


The Precision of Piping: Aesthetic Obsession, OCD Outlet, or Just Cake for Views?
Are vintage cakes meant to be eaten or just content for views? As chaos cakes rise, the future of baking is getting messy—literally.

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Are We All Secretly Sardine-Pilled? The Rise of the Fisherman Aesthetic in 2025
Fisherman aesthetic is reeling us in—chunky knits, strappy sandals & sardine-core. Is it quiet luxury’s rugged twist? Dive into 2025’s trend

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 23, 20254 min read


Savouring Luxury: How Fashion is Seducing Consumers Through Taste and Café Marketing
Luxury is no longer just something you wear—it’s something you taste.

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 21, 20254 min read


Pickleball Mania: How This Sport Became the Unexpected Star of the Decade
Pickleball, a fusion of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, has surged in popularity, boasting over 36 million players worldwide.

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 19, 20254 min read


3 Interior Trends That Caught My Eye: Harlem Deco, West African Modern & Mexican Brutalism
"From the glamorous soul of Harlem Deco to the heritage-infused warmth of West African Modern and the bold charm of Mexican Brutalism

Maheshwari Raj
Mar 17, 20253 min read
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