In Kolkata, legacy rarely sits still. It moves between names, homes, textiles, jewellery and the habits people choose to keep. At Vogue Wedding Atelier’s Evening with the Editor, that idea ran through the room, in conversation, fashion and the objects that carried family history.
Hosted by Rochelle Pinto, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue India, along with Madhu Neotia and Mallika Neotia at the Neotia residence, the evening unfolded in a setting that suited the theme. Florals by Baisakhis filled the room, while gifting partner Ahujasons brought in a textile-led note with fine pashmina shawls featuring geometric patterns inspired by ikat traditions and finished with zari, designed to be worn across occasions and generations.
The evening’s jewellery partner, GoluBhai Badalia Diamond, brought its own three-generation history to the gathering. Known for its focus on larger, high-quality stones and careful selection, the brand’s pieces were shaped by a long-standing attention to craftsmanship and permanence.
Across the room, legacy could be seen in what guests wore and how they put it together. Diamond chokers sat high on the neck, rivière necklaces caught the light and emerald-set pieces appeared alongside heirloom bracelets, modern watches and cocktail rings that felt accumulated over time rather than assembled for effect. Textiles, too, carried their own histories, whether in weave, finish or the familiarity with which they were worn.
For Madhu Neotia, legacy begins with responsibility. “I think I am a custodian in the world of legacy, how we pass our values from one generation to the other,” she said. What she holds onto is less material. “Despite the so-called luxury around me, my children have seen me lead a very simple life. They’ve seen that simplicity, they’ve seen me carry that.” On whether legacy is inherited or created, she added, “Both. We receive legacy, and then we create it for the next generation.”
Mallika Neotia also returned first to values. “When I first think of legacy, I think of values in people,” she said. For her, inheritance takes material form too. “Things from my mother-in-law, she has passed down fabrics to me, and I’m excited to use them and see in what ways I can reinterpret them.” Like Madhu, she sees legacy as something both received and built upon. “I think it’s a bit of both: we receive it, and we create it.”
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