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MAGAZINE Souza’s Artistic Genius CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Know Your Diamond s summer wafts its way into our climate, I am happy to COLOR GRADE present to you our newest property which is the perfect A place to enjoy the warm rays of sunshine in God’s Own Country. Kovalam Palace, situated next to The Leela Raviz Kovalam, has a historic past that saw it as once being Halcyon Castle which served as the summer retreat of the erstwhile Travancore royal family. LARITY GRADE It has now been luxuriously refurbished with four exclusive suites for C our valued guests to live like royalty, and with its sweeping view of the gorgeous Arabian Sea is the ideal way to enjoy the season. Another marvel that art aficionados would be delighted by is the recently concluded Kochi-Muziris Biennale, considered Asia’s biggest contemporary arts festival. We take a look in the issue at the thought- provoking variety of artworks presented by a varied lot of artists, including students who have been given a platform to showcase CUT GRADE Kovalam Palace, situated next their artistry alongside the best. There’s more in store for design to The Leela Raviz Kovalam, lovers in an interview with Gunjan Gupta, the award-winning product designer who has put India on the international map. has a historic past that saw it Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy some of the most striking images as once being Halcyon Castle of India’s animal kingdom, whether it is the elusive black panther or CARAT WEIGHT which served as the summer the lion king. And as trends in the food world continue to evolve and change, we explore the newest one that has chefs conjuring up more retreat of the erstwhile wizardry — of making dishes dairy-free. Travancore royal family Enjoy the read. Vivek Nair Chairman & Managing Director, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Look for diamonds graded by GIA, the creator of the 4Cs. Learn more at 4Cs.GIA.edu CARLSBAD ANTWERP BANGKOK DUBAI GABORONE HONG KONG JOHANNESBURG LONDON MUMBAI NEW YORK RAMAT GAN SURAT TAIPEI TOKYO THE LEELA MAGAZINE | 2 | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | 3 | THE LEELA MAGAZINE THE LEELA MAGAZINE — SUMMER 2019 CONTENTS 34 8 12 18 Luxe Effect Proust Questionnaire Art The most stylish timepieces, and With author, interior designer A look at FN Souza’s headturning sunglasses for men and women and producer Twinkle Khanna artistic beginnings 26 34 42 Heritage Culture Food Walking the talk with Navina Jafa, The most innovative artists Are we really ready to famed for her heritage walks in Delhi at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale go dairy-free? Chefs weigh in 48 56 62 Business The Good Life Luxe Living Product designer Gunjan Gupta In conversation with Peter Prentice, Chairman A look at the Salvatore Ferragamo on making a name internationally of the Keepers of the Quaich society family’s grand hotels 68 Photography Capturing India’s wildlife through the lens of Shaaz Jung THE LEELA MAGAZINE | 4 | SUMMER 2019 THE LEELA MAGAZINE — SUMMER 2019 CONTENTS COVER Untitled (High Street, Goan Village), 1944 by F N Souza THE LEELA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lakshmi Nair EDITORIAL & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Shobha Patel PRODUCTION Prakash Bachche EDITOR 76 Farhad J. Dadyburjor ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Indu Joshi BACK OF THE BOOK MUMBAI (022 - 22021521) Katty Gia, Rashmi Kapoor, Lamont Dias DELHI (011 - 61273135) Sr. General Manager (North) 76 The Leela Luxury Stay 83 Insider’s Guide Asha Augustine BANGALORE (09886041356) Nagesh Rao 80 Chef’s Corner 84 Guest Speak HYDERABAD (08978866599) Sheetal Petkar JAIPUR (09414069321) 81 Snapshot 85 Accolades Sanjai Krishnan MANAGER MARKETING SERVICES Salim B. 82 Jet Set Go 86 Perspective This Magazine is published by Hotel Leela Ventures Limited (“Leela”). Opinions expressed herein are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Leela. All enquiries about editorial matters, reproduction of articles and advertising should be addressed to The Leela Magazine. Material in this publication may not be reproduced, whether in part or in whole, without the consent of the publisher. Leela doesn’t assume any responsibility or endorses any claim made by the advertisers herein. Printed at Parksons Graphics, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053. This magazine is printed on environment- friendly, wood-free paper. CONNECT WITH US ON 80 82 83 THE LEELA MAGAZINE | 6 | SUMMER 2019 LUXE EFFECT PRADA Prada’s new sunnies from the Linea Rossa Eyewear Collection celebrate athleisure’s advent into the category. Made from ultra-light nylon fiber and stamped with the Prada Linea Rossa logo, these single-mirrored sunglasses are equal parts quirky and functional. Sunny side up! As summer rolls in, we handpick the season’s most stylish sunglasses. TOM FORD DOLCE & GABBANA Men, breakaway from the monotony of dark-hued glasses and add Move over retro frames, this is the year of bold butterfly-shaped shades some bling to your everyday essentials with these slick 18k polished — and these thin metal frames from Dolce & Gabbana are currently on gold, special edition Tom Ford shades. The soft squared accessory’s our lust list. The larger-than-life lenses are set on golden pegs and the lenses are coated in real gold and have adjustable nose pads. body complements the mellow pink of the lenses. VERSACE 2018’s biggest fashion fad, the narrow sunglasses trend or as the kids call it the ‘Terminator’ RALPH LAUREN sunglasses, are still in vogue in 2019. This pair of Simplicity at its best, the Classic Metal Pilot sunglasses from Ralph Versace’s slim and rectangular Red Medusa Ares Lauren are perfect for a vintage soul. The metal frame features acetate Cat Eye sunglasses is made from acetate and dons arms and top bar. The light-weight sunglasses’ tinted lenses provide a 3D Medusa crown on the temple. 100 percent UV protection and are easy on the eyes as well! THE LEELA MAGAZINE | 8 | SUMMER 2019 LUXE EFFECT BREGUET Encircled by 128 diamonds, Breguet Reine de Naples 8905 is set in an 18-karat white gold oval case. The delicate timepiece ticks to the rhythm of a self-winding caliber with a 45-hour power reserve. This mauve coloured alligator leather strap watch was a part of the brand’s special series for Valentine’s Day, and is limited to only 28 timepieces, numbered from 01/28 to 28/28. Spectacular finds Elevate your style quotient with these luxury timepieces. PATEK PHILIPPE ROLEX The bezel and lug of the stunning Crafted from Oystersteel and white Gondolo Haute Joaillerie Diamond gold, the Rolex Sky Dweller is a & Pearl Patek Philippe wristwatch perpetual, mechanical, self-winding is set with 78 baguette diamonds watch that boasts dual time zones and the dial flange flaunts and an annual calendar. The 108 elegant diamonds. The iconic timepiece is equipped arm candy’s crown is set in an with a folding Oysterclasp Akoya pearl cabochon with a that is equipped with the sapphire crystal back. The bracelet ingenious Rolex-patented is set with 78 Akoya pearls that Easylink rapid extension system. It are accompanied by 48 princess-cut allows the wearer to easily increase diamonds, while the dial is paved with the bracelet length by approximately 251 diamonds in a circular pattern. 5 mm for additional comfort. JAEGER-LECOULTRE Limited to only 100 pieces, the Reverso Tribute Duoface Large watch in rose gold with Fagliano Limited strap (in two-tone cordovan leather) gives the wearer an exceptional privilege and convenience of a second time zone on the back. The front dial’s face is charcoal grey with appliqued hour-markers. The back dial is silvered and opaline. It features a manual winding movement. THE LEELA MAGAZINE | 10 | SUMMER 2019 PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE Twink le K hanna She’s lethally funny, piercingly honest, and has gone on to carve a distinct niche for herself in the literary world which could be called wit-lit. Her new bestseller ‘Pyjamas Are Forgiving’ chronicles the misadventures of a woman who listens to her heart over her mind with much hilarity. Here, the author, interior designer and freshly minted producer tells us about her most treasured possession and why she never looks back. What’s your current state What one experience would Which three words would of mind? you like to have? you use if you had to review Cluttered, my mind is like a cupboard I would like to disappear for six months, your own book? that now needs to be emptied, dusted travel to unknown destinations, have no I can’t review my own book; I don’t have before I neatly fold my ideologies and responsibilities. a clear perspective because it is too place them where I can spot them again. close for me to examine but I would say What is your greatest fear? that it is an honest piece of work. What is your most marked Ghosts. characteristic? What is the biggest love of Resilience, I work best when pushed Which living person do you your life? against a wall. most admire? Like everyone else, I would have to say My mother. that both my children have carved out a What according to you is the cat flap to the fortress around my heart. most overrated virtue? What is your greatest Virtues themselves are overrated. extravagance? If you could change one thing Travel, books, animal themed jewellery. about yourself, what would Which words or phrases do it be? you most overuse? Who is your greatest I would like to be more athletic. “What the hell!” inspiration in the literary world? Alice Munro, (Isaac) Asimov, (Margaret) What is your most treasured What one quality should every Atwood, so many great voices live within possession? woman have? my head.