How closely do you follow fashion?
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Very closely as I work in the industry.
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Do you read a fashion magazine on a regular basis?
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Yes I follow Vogue, Harpers and Mr porter.
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Do you consult fashion blogs?
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When did you become aware of fashion?
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When I was a child in India, watching my mom who has a great sense of style.
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How would you describe your relationship with clothes?
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My outfit represents my mood and current state of mind.
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When did you develop your own ‘style’ - do you feel that you have one - what is your basic 'look'?
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My style is always understated, feminine and textural. My basic look is a well tailored dress with a wide belt.
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Do you have a preference for particular shapes, colours, fabrics or textures?
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Having grown up in India I have a natural preference towards sumptuous fabrics and intricate embroideries. I am also quite daring with colour. I prefer simple classic silhouettes.
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Who are your favourite designers and why (historical and contemporary)?
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Escada, of course, for its versatility, superb tailoring and quality. I also find the work of upcoming British designers such as Peter Pilloto very exciting. I recently discovered Maiyet, a brand with a social mission who make beautifully handcrafted pieces through artisans in Asia, Africa and South America.
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Do you use a personal shopper?
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How much do you involve your partner in clothes buying?
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How important is hair and make-up to you?
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I like a natural look.
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Do you buy seasonally or when the need or mood dictates?
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Is there a difference between your public and private wardrobe - if so, what are the reasons behind this?
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I tend to be more casual in private.
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How do you view fashion and clothes in relation to your professional standing? To what extent does your professional role inform your fashion choices?
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As I’m at the helm of a fashion brand, I am not constrained in how I dress by the industry in which I work. I like to be dressed professionally but also not too severely. I like to mix and match and combine things in an original way.
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Does fashion empower you? What outfit would most empower you and why?
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I think empowerment is more a state of mind. But yes, fashion can enhance and empower.
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What does fashion in the future need to do to help women / to empower them?
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We need to feel inspired to tap into our own empowerment. Fashion can enhance our empowerment, but it should not be responsible for it. Women should feel confident in themselves, and embrace their femininity. Fashion allows women to express themselves.
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