ISSUE: 129 Abhilasha Bahuguna & G Prasanna Ramaswamyinitiated a farm-to-fashion collective in Ladakh to helplocal women earn a sustained livelihood Introduce us to Project Laksal. A & P: In Ladakhi, lakt-sal means skill. The project was formulated to impart skills to women, from remote Ladakhi villages along India’s border with China, that could enhance their…
Ujjawal Dubey’s designs are an attempt to find balance between the inner voice and the outer body What drew you to design? UD: I don’t recall being drawn to design during my childhood days, but I definitely recall being picky about certain things and products. I have always been inspired by architecture and I had…
Initially inspired by the streets of Paris, Yadvi Agarwal’s fluid silhouettes continue to reflect the often unseen beauty around her How did your tryst with fashion begin? YA: Since an early age all things creative have had a special place in my heart. Growing up around textiles and making decisions about décor, curtains and fabrics…
Sustainability is the hallmark of Rimi Nayak’s designs, whether she is celebrating typefaces or creating nature-inspired clothing What entrepreneurial challenges have you faced so far? RN: I have faced a lot of challenges in the last 12 years. Being more creatively inclined and coming from an academic family background, it was a challenge to understand…
Apurva Kothari’s ‘No Nasties’ brand eliminates all that is superfluous to truly sustainable clothing Tell us about the design philosophy of No Nasties. AK: Everything we try to do at No Nasties has roots in sustainability and our design philosophy for our garments is no different. We try to make styles that are classic and timeless (no…
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