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October 11, 2022

“Fashion Has Always Fomented A Possession Craze”: NIFT, Bengaluru’s Director On Having The Conversations That Matter

Interview by Vanya Lochan. Photographs by Anish. Styled by Susan Thomas. Assisted by Aakriti Arora. All clothing and accessories, Susan's own. Location courtesy: NIFT Bengaluru.

Susan Thomas’ eclectic philosophy on personal style has been shaped by early trips to the All India Handloom House and a keen interest in modern Indian history. In an exclusive interview, she speaks to us about making the shift from fashion outsider to insider, experimenting with saris, and being intentional in the present context of the need to expand the industry’s purview and engage in mindful consumption
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A Class Act

Text by Anandita Bhalerao. Videography by Joshua Navalkar

Five students from the National Institute of Fashion Technology's graduating class discuss the state of their mental health and creativity, their interrupted graduation, and how their perceptions of 'work' have changed in the wake of an unrelenting pandemic.
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Smriti Zubin Irani, Rajesh V Shah, Sarada Muraleedharan

Overheard: “Desi designs are really the best.”
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Gautam Sinha, Nappa Dori, New Delhi

Discover the meticulous minimalism behind the studio's naturally lit atelier...
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Nandita and Hemant Lalwani, Fashion Designers

The duo who have two kids and an eponymous fashion label, speak to us about their business and home and the space in between
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