A Closet full of MEMORIES

Four Indian fashion designers tell Ipsita Kaul about the oldest pieces of clothing in their personal wardrobes

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While interview features are replete with designers gushing about their newest collections and the cutting-edge methods employed to bring them to life, you'll seldom find conversation around their personal style and wardrobes. In this world where fast fashion unfortunately reigns, many designers treasure heirloom pieces that have transcended time, becoming symbols of both personal and sartorial history.

For our sustainability issue we got Anita Dongre, Pranav Misra of Huemn, Rakesh Thakore of Abraham & Thakore and creative director, Satya Paul, and Anavila Misra, to share with us their oldest and most treasured wardrobe items and the memories and emotions imbued in them. We were excited to turn our attention to clothes that've been around for a while, boasting of a life well-lived. Slight wear and tear, occasional fraying in sight. The beauty of it all.

ANITA DONGRE