Threads of passion

Fashion designer Ranna Gill's journey from her mother's workshop to Ralph Lauren and beyond

- Anita Aikara

Fashion is not just about hem lengths and clothing for designer Ranna Gill, who has been in the business for over two decades.

Every garment has a story; a “narrative of creativity, detail and passion”. An alumna of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, she had “a significant stint at the exacting fashion house of Ralph Lauren in their women's wear division in Madison, New York”.

But Ranna's fashion journey began much earlier at her mother's kidswear factory, where she would spend hours. That was her playground and the place where she got her first lessons in the art of creation.Her travels across the world, especially Europe, have inspired her latest collection Autumn at Westbury that draws heavily from the English countryside. A working mom, her children are her “biggest motivation”. A leading figure in the fashion world, she has stores across India and in New York as well.

In an interaction with The Free Press Journal, Ranna talks about her latest collection, inspirations, and more.

Excerpts from the interview:

How have your travels across the world inspired the collection Autumn at Westbury?

Autumn at Westbury was born from a deep love for heritage and storytelling. I was inspired by the romance of old English countryside estates, the richness of baroque art, and the golden warmth of autumn. This collection is my ode to the world of quiet luxury, layered with modernity.