ISSUE: 136 Sheena Uppal is committed to creating limited quantities of thoughtful and ethical wardrobe staples for women How were you drawn to design? SU: From a young age, I was drawn to fashion styling and expressing myself through my clothes. I spent a few years working in my family’s garments and textiles business, learning…
ISSUE: 136 Inspired by Indian history and heritage, Ridhi Asrani designs jewellery for women who are not afraid to be trailblazers How does your brand contribute to slow fashion? RA: We manufacture in limited quantities and also aim to do fewer styles per collection so as to not end up with extra inventories. All pieces…
ISSUE: 136 Amrish Kumar has transformed Ritu Kumar, a boutique business started 50 years ago, into a highly successful women’s apparel company with multiple brands. How did your mother, well-known designer Ritu Kumar, help shape your perception of fashion? AK: For me, it was not so much about the perception of fashion – there was…
ISSUE: 136 Shambhavi Tiwari delights in creating hand-painted designs that are digitally translated onto fabric for use in a range of lifestyle products hare your experience of working in industry. How did you decide to venture out on your own? ST: After graduating from NID, I did a short stint at a very reputed home…
Richa Bahl’s multicultural influences as a child led to her giving up a career in advertising for the joy of creating unforgettable spaces How did you get into interior design? RB: Many years back, I decided to design my first home and oversee the execution as well. The entire process was a great teacher and…
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