The Art of Being Fabulous

Shalini Passi is a Delhi-based art collector; art, design and fashion patron; philanthropist; art and design advisor and artist. She is the founder of MASH, a digital platform that explores the intersection of architecture, art, craft, design and fashion in an accessible and engaging format. She has provided a platform for emerging talents with initiatives like the Young and Emerging Artists’ Award. In June 2023, she started her journey with UNICEF as a Champion for Children. She made her entertainment debut with the Netflix series Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, marking a significant addition to her diverse portfolio. Her remarkable influence has been celebrated with several prestigious accolades including the Devi Award by The New Indian Express for her outstanding contributions to art and culture. In May 2025, she made her grand debut at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a milestone in her journey as a global ambassador for Indian art, culture and fashion. She graced the iconic red carpet at the Palais des Festivals in a custom Manish Malhotra gown, styled with jewelry inspired by a commissioned artwork from acclaimed Indian artist Paresh Maity.

Saionee Chakraborty is an assistant editor, fashion, with The Telegraph-t2, where she started as a trainee reporter, 19 years back. Her reporting primarily covers fashion and lifestyle and she has covered several editions of premier fashion weeks in India, like Lakme Fashion Week and FDCI India Couture Week. Candid interviews are her forte and she has chatted with personalities across beats from fashion and films to music and sports. She likes to conceptualise offbeat shoots. In her free time, she likes honing her iPhone photography skills.