Photographed by Anandseth. Styling by Nisha Jhangiani. Assisted by Maitri Mody

Red Capes
Black Skirts
Gold Heels
Fuchsia Gloves
Maroon Corsets
Cream Pumps
Yellow Belts

Verve celebrates the changing hues of the season.

Red georgette pin-tucked cape, by Ashish Pandey, at Kimaya; black silk printed and embroidered skirt, by Manish Arora, for Fish Fry, at The Courtyard; black velvet belt, by Parul K B, at Fuel; printed wooden bangles, at The Oak Tree; black stone brooches, at Curio Cottage; gold Kolhapuri heels, at Joy; printed tote bag, by Sushma Seksaria, for Mt. Meru, at You. All in Mumbai.

White organdie embroidered empire line dress, by Rajesh Singh Pratap; fuchsia printed jacket, by Manish Arora, for Fish Fry; striped churidaar (kurta and stole not shown), by Suneet Varma. All at The Courtyard. Silver and stone earrings, from Ali's, at Ishna; printed mojris with pink stone flowers, at Rinaldi. All in Mumbai.

Maroon net corset with jewelled straps and printed skirt, by Tarun Tahiliani; printed wrist-gloves, by Shantanu Goenka, at Ensemble; earrings and ring, both by Kavita Behl; fur and feather clutch and bow shoes, both at Rinaldi. All in Mumbai.

Make-up by Dinaz Jehani, for Shiseido, at Parcos. Foundation, liquid and stick foundation ocher 60; concealer, corrective concealer medium; base, golden bronze; eyeshadow, h1(goldlights), h2 (white lights) and h4 (spring plum); eye liner, bl2 deep brown; blusher, accentuating colour a1 (enchanted bronze); lip pencil, no 5 (mauve brown); lip gloss, champagne sparkle.

Hair by Ity Aggarwal, for b:blunt, now at Hughes Road, Mumbai.

The Verve team shot at ITC Grand Central Sheraton Hotel & Towers, situated in the bustling business district of Parel, Mumbai. Designed to represent a rich colonial heritage, this sprawling structure offers a host of services and amenities to the world-weary traveller. A special feature - the 'Eva floors', dedicated especially to single women executives.

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