For Eka Lakhani, fashion is a medium for communicating stories. This finds its roots in her experience as a costume designer for films and web series. But it also translates to her role as a stylist, in the looks she curates for the actors she works with.
In this first episode of Backstage with BTB, we dive deep into both her work as a costume designer and stylist (1:12) and how she started her styling company Team E (11:11). She speaks about the demands of the job and the need to slow down (14:33) and finally, we move into our signature Blur the Border segment, where Eka and Surbhi discuss the growth of homegrown labels (20:55), and what’s to come as Indian fashion takes the stage globally (26:45).
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Homegrown labels recommended by Eka:
Go-to brand for styling Ranveer Singh
For Streetwear/Casual Wear: Dhruv Kapoor, Kanika Goyal Label, Roch Studio, Doh Tak Keh, Saaksha & Kinni
For Occasionwear: Gaurav Gupta, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Amit Agarwal, Sabyasachi
Go-to brand for styling Karan Johar
Dhruv Kapoor, Kanika Goyal Label, Masculine for Suits, The Maroon Suit, Gaurav Gupta, Rahul Mishra, Rimple and Harpreet
Jewelry:
Fashion Jewelry: Ritika Sachdev, Quirksmith, Abhilasha Pret, Misho, Outhouse
Fine Jewelry: Kishandas and Co., Tyaani, Anmol
Ethnic Wear:
Vipul Shah, Saaksha & Kinni, Heena Kochhar
Everyday Wear,
Dhruv Kapoor, Kanika Goyal Label, Six5Six, Chola, Jodi Life, Huemn