ISSUE: 143 Surrounded by art and architecture as a child, Sarah Sham went on to take the family antiques business in a new direction through her interior design venture What does it take to create timeless designs? SS: In order to create timeless designs I think you have to really look at functionality versus just…
ISSUE: 143 Long fascinated by Indian fabric, Nikita Gupta has launched an attractive line of contemporary apparel in traditional block prints What is your design philosophy? NG: I pursued an undergraduate degree in Fashion Technology from National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. Being in a fashion school and studying amongst the top creative minds…
ISSUE: 141 Six years ago Siddhant Tikkoo & Nikita D’Silva came togetherto set up a practice that has grown to reflect their shared design sensibilities What does it take to create spaces that speak about a person? N&S: We usually send out a questionnaire to all our potential clients, and one of the questions we…
ISSUE: 141 Aashima Rajpal and Chitvan Agarwal combined their contrasting but complementary skill sets to create a vibrant home accessories brand Is it difficult to balance creativity and commerce? AR: It’s a struggle we deal with every day. Being a small set up, we usually do almost everything ourselves, right from managing inventory to designing…
ISSUE: 141 Ravi Vazirani set up a design studio even though he wasn’t formally trained as a designer, a leap of faith that has brought him much success and satisfaction What inspires you? RV: There is no one formula. Sometimes I see a detail that stays stuck in my head, sometimes I am inspired by…
ISSUE: 141 Sreeti Mondol’s beaded curtains can be used in myriad ways to add color and character to a space What entrepreneurial challenges have you faced along the way? SM: Exporting is a complicated paper-heavy process, which adds to the complexity of the workload with our international clients. Keeping up with social media, which today…
ISSUE: 133 A journey that started in an entirely different, and possibly less satisfying, the direction has taken Rashi and Rachita Singh to the creation of their dream home in the hills What drew you to architectural design? Rachita: Growing up, we were both passionate about design. Our father, Mr. Inder Pal Singh, is an…
ISSUE: 137 Kunal Rawal believes in offering his clients a choice of nonconformist and multi-functional ethnic wear with global appeal How does your cultural background impact your design language? KR: While fashion is moving towards becoming more acceptable and individualistic, today’s customers are always looking for designs that stand out and look more personal and…
ISSUE: 137 Vidushi Jain & Arjit Sinha are in the business of making a difference in the lives of people through sustainable design What led to the birth of Toast Brown Studios? VJ: It was an instinctive decision for us. We were both extremely fortunate to have worked with some of the best and the…
ISSUE: 137 Fashion stylist Gaurav Bhatia is keen on breaking stereotypes in the industry through his work What drew you to a career in fashion? GB: I’ve always been fascinated by fashion but I never believed in myself or that I could fit into the ‘glam’ industry. I got rejected for the fashion shows in…
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