Daddy’s Little Dynamos – Ayesha Kapur

AYESHA KAPUR, Founder, Ayesha Accessories

Biggest influence
Life and fashion on the streets of Mumbai, New York, Berlin and Tokyo.

Toughest thing
Living in a big city without my family.

Self-awareness
I always ask myself ‘Who I am and what I want to achieve’. But I try to live in the moment and find happiness within my constant moment of truth.

On being a woman leader
This has its own advantages and disadvantages; only when it has neither, there will be equality.

Vision for the company
Aim for the stars. We’d like to open around a 100 more shops and be the trendsetters for accessories in India.

On dealing with seniors who worked with her parents (Jaqueline and Dilip Kapur)
We have a very cool team in Ayesha, so we all have fun working together, regardless of the age of the people.

Corporate challenges
Being in the wrong locations is sometimes a lesson learned too late. Once you are stuck in a bad mall or even at just the wrong location within a good mall, it becomes tough.

Aspirational buy
A small plane, so I can quickly visit my family, friends, cats, dogs and horses in Pondicherry, whenever I feel like.

Happiness is
I can be happy about the smallest thing, like seeing a pretty bird.

Pet passions
Acting, designing, travelling and writing.

Little-known detail
I am scared of snakes in spite of growing up in a jungle.

Most expensive jewel
A diamond bracelet from my mother.

Favourite childhood memory
My experiences during the filming of Black and growing up in the lush environs of Auroville.

Greatest indulgences
I love good food, going to spas…and being in love.

Impulsive buys
Expensive hair and body products.

Coveted purchase
An Andalusian stallion, Estigon.

An all-time wardrobe favourite
My grandmother’s vintage jumpsuit from the ’70s and my high heel leather boots from a boutique in Berlin.