In the hill town of Cherrapunji, known for its near-constant rain, a small Indian distillery has found a way to turn that weather into identity. Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin, produced by Raincheck Earth Co., is distilled from sustainably harvested rainwater and botanicals native to Meghalaya and the North-East. The gin was conceived by Mayukh Hazarika, who wanted to create a spirit that reflected its origin rather than imitate established European styles. Working with a Dutc

There was a time when fashion meant permanence, materials that had to endure, clothes that had to outlive seasons, and textures that resisted change. But today, a quiet rebellion is underway in ateliers across the world. Designers are learning to grow what they once wove. They’re reaching into the earth and sea, searching not for perfection but for possibility, discovering new “skins” that aren’t made but born. These skins are not spun from silk or harvested from hides. They