5 Beauty & Fashion Substack Newsletters We Love
Like, Share, Subscribe by Akanksha Kamath
Journalist, author and former editor at Vogue India Akanksha Kamath covers emerging names across fashion, beauty, art and culture, alongside interviews, personal observations and curated edits. Her recent pieces include a personal piece on what it means to carry her mother's jewelry story into her own, a look at the work of Indian artist Manuja Waldia who collaborated with Zara on a global collection and what to do Indian artists and what AI's impact on fashion could mean for the industry at large.
Hat Tip by Divya Gursahani
Hat Tip is a thoughtful read on fashion, culture and craft, written by Divya Gursahani who you might remember for a highly talked-about piece on Indian craft and the potential mass stereotyping of it. At Hat Tip, expect stories on Indian textiles and and craftsmanship, conversations with creatives and a spotlight on emerging Indian designers, considered fashion edits and observations on the ideas shaping how we dress.
The Powder Room by Anita Bhagwandas
British-Indian beauty journalist, author and beauty editor at Conde Nast Traveller Anita Bhagwandas writes about products, beauty culture, history, psychology and the systems shaping beauty. If you enjoy reads that are more analytical than a conventional beauty newsletter, The Powder Room might be your next read.
Curated by Amrita Singh
Curated is a Substack from founder, private stylist, and brand consultant Amrita Singh featuring personal style picks, South Asian and Middle Eastern designers you haven't heard of yet, spicy industry commentary, and wardrobe advice. Her ethos? It's not that serious. It's just fashion.
Skin In The Game by Dr. Prashanti
For anyone who likes to know the why behind what they’re putting on their skin, Skin in the Game is worth subscribing to. Dr Prasanthi shares a doctor’s take on skincare, cosmetic treatments and ageing, alongside thoughts on wellness, motherhood and building a beauty business.
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