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Venetian glass beadworkers have been working with beads since the 12th Century. By the 16th Century, the craft was so refined that traders used the beads as currency. The beads traveled from Europe to Africa via maritime routes and then reached India via Gujarati cotton traders. Unbound by Beads, Migration, Memory & Material, a forthcoming exhibition at London Craft Week, is inspired by this journey. The exhibition, curated by MOI Fine Jewellery – the contemporary offshoot founded by husband and wife duo Puja & Kunal Shah – in collaboration with Princess Diya Kumari Foundation Artisan Collective – traces how these global traded beads became a part of matrilineal tradition within the Meghwal Community of Barmer in Rajasthan. Photo: Naveli ChhoyalFor Puja & Kunal, the idea began with a question about what defines a collectable Kunal says that he spoke to a lot of people over the past decade and found that few could identify a collectible they had acquired within the last decade. “That raised the question of what makes an item truly collectible.” Their research led them to beadworking tradition shaped by Venetian glass beads that were brought from Europe to India. They were struck by how these beads, over time, had become part of wedding traditions in some parts of India. In remote communities in western India, women make beaded items with their mothers and female relatives during the years before marriage, and then carry them into their marital homes. Photo: MOI Fine Jewelry

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You have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. Either you can learn to shirk off the burden or you need to be realistic and ask for help. Taurus, you enjoy a good fight as much as a good nap. You can’t have it both, not right now. We suggest that you find ways to take power naps, delegate and set up ways to make the things work for you rather than you working for them. The first thing you need to drop is perfectionism. You need balance and moderation right now, even if you are raging with rage. Divine timing is at work here. You will be surprised by the magic that happens when you let the cosmos know you are willing to go with it. Gemini, you have an exciting new opportunity and are being asked to be the leader. Now more than ever, your creativity, innovation, and lateral thinking skills are needed to make things happen. A good leader is open to thinking, feeling and acting in a benevolent and open-minded way. You may have experienced a lot of chaos in the last 3-4 months, but you’ve now emerged lighter and brighter. Libra, you may have had some ideas you’ve been hustling to develop and you may now be willing to do more research and planning. You have a gift. Look at the long term. Read on to see what the stars will bring you. Check out your sun, rising and moon signs for a complete picture. It helped you to see your strengths and helped you to stand tall with your own power. It gave you a new perspective on your abilities. You will soon have new opportunities in love, work, your personal life, or in other ways that can help you reach your next step. Give birth to your dream now. Cosmic tip: Your life is the source of all your creation. You can create a life that you love. Taurus, you enjoy a good fight as much as a good nap. You can’t have it both, not right now. We suggest that you find ways to take power naps, delegate and set up ways to make the things work for you rather than you working for them. The first thing you need to drop is perfectionism. You can be philosophical about it and see it as a trap to keep you stuck. All it does is make you think you’re not good enough. This version of “enough” is not only subjective but also evasive. You can cry all you want over a spilled glass of milk, but it’s also important to learn how to balance your life. You can only give what you have. Right now, that may be burnout.

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Aries, you may have gone it alone, even if only mentally. That may have been the best decision you’ve made in a while. It helped you to see your strengths and your ability to stand tall. It gave you a new perspective on your abilities. You will soon have new opportunities in love, work, your personal life, or in other ways that will help you take your next step. Give birth to your dream now. You are the source for all creation. Give yourself permission to create a life you love.Taurus April 23, 2026Gemini April 23, 2026Cancer April 23, 2026Leo April 23, 2026Virgo April 23, 2026Libra April 23, 2026Scorpio April 23, 2026Sagittarius April 23, 2026Capricorn April 23, 2026Aquarius April 23, 2026Pisces April 23, 2026

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Deepa Dhore, Thomas McGowan, and their families were planning a wedding for them in Mexico. They wanted to incorporate the many influences that had shaped the couple’s relationship: the city in which they met, New York, cultural traditions that they wanted to honor, and habits that had formed their relationship. The result was an intimate celebration at Rosewood Mayakoba, which felt personal without being overdesigned. Dhore and McGowan both live in Manhattan where she is in venture capital while he works in investment banking. “Keeping our deals apart” is how they manage to balance a shared life with demanding careers. Friends describe Dhore and McGowan as “driven and energy” and “calm, grounded and with funny one-liners”. Together, they’re “competitive in a good way,” always challenging each other but “deeply supporting through it all.” Their story began at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, with a seemingly innocuous errand. Dhore remembers that during the first week of classes, a classmate asked him to casually check if Tom was still single. “What began as a simple mission quickly became an interesting conversation. The coincidences happened later. Both had grown up in Wilton Connecticut, a small town of less than 20,000 residents, but they never met. Even their phone numbers had the same area code. After years of planning, they met in a new city. They felt “guided” by an invisible thread. The relationship began to settle down gradually. In New York their lives moved at a faster pace, but their relationship remained the same. They would order Chinese takeout every Friday, play tennis on Saturdays, and spend the occasional Sunday making TikToks on Dhore’s request. Dhore explains that “we never stopped choosing each in small, consistent, ways.” “After long workdays, all we wanted to do was unwind and see each other,” they say. In a city like Manhattan, these moments became our constant. The proposal took place in Tenerife. A walk turned spontaneously into a football match. McGowan won. Dhore, angry, walked on in silence. McGowan says, “What she didn’t realise is that I was carrying the ring the whole time.” He stopped, knelt down and proposed. “The moment was magical, but also true to us,” Dhore explains. “It was rooted in playfulness.

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2024For Sleeping Beauties 2024: Reawakening Fashion Hadid went for drama with a sculptural Thom Browne-inspired look, a crisp white off-the shoulder gown with a corseted bottom. The skirt was a collage of jackets stitched together, with 3D yellow flower and winding vines. Hadid wore a long halterneck number by Dimitris Giannetos with a silhouette that echoed Anna Sui’s fall glam 2025. Gabriella Karefa Johnson styled the custom Miu Miu dress in gold sequins, which was inspired by Zelda Wynn-Valdes’ design language. She is celebrated for sculpting female forms and creating the iconic Playboy Bunny Uniform. (Photo by Udo Salters/Patrick McMullan, via Getty Images).Udo Salters/Getty ImagesAhead this year’s Met Gala one thing is certain: Hadid’s look will be memorable. But what she’ll wear remains a mystery. She is known for her ability to switch between different fashion identities. This article was first published on Vogue.com. Also read:Everything You Need to Know About the Met Gala. Met Gala 2025: See Every Celebrity Outfit and DressFrom Priyanka Jonas to Rihanna, see every Met Gala look in the last decade.