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Sooti saris, ikat skirts, The Row’s crisp their singular approach to the art of building personal style.

- SHRIYA ZAMINDAR

TEXTILES AND TEXTURES are love languages Sandhu speaks fluently. You will find her teaming gingham and ikat on a canvas of flared skirts and anti-fi t dresses in ingenious ways.

Her style identity: It’s an outcome of collecting interesting pieces over the years. I start with a foundational piece, then add three to four more elements to make the outfit feel harmonious.

The social outlook: My way of dressing inspires people to look at clothing differently.

Her uniform: A blouse and a skirt or a dress with a shirt, and fun stockings or tights with shoes that complement the colors.

What she’d wear to: 1. A black-tie event: A Comme des Garçons backless tuxedo jacket with a pleated skirt, a white shirt, stockings, and brogues. 2. A grocery run: A striped sweater or a gingham blouse with a full-gathered ikat skirt, fun stockings, and sneakers. 3. A work meeting: All of the above — something that is visually striking and comfortable.

Where she shops: Fabindia, Anokhi, 11.11 and Injiri. I also like Uniqlo, Imakokoni, Marimekko, COS, and tailor-made items I find online and at vintage stores.

The hero piece in her wardrobe: A tailor-made double ikat dress. It allowed me to discover clothing that was comfortable, pushing me to explore styles.

The item on her wish list: Anything in my size from Comme des Garçon’s fall 2009 and spring 2013 collections.