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Craft, Waste, and Vision: Ritwik Khanna’s Model for Fashion’s Future

August 14, 2025From wastehouses to Milan Fashion Week, Rkive City redefines fashion with garments born from post-consumer textile waste.Podcast, Season 3

Inside Freedom Tree: Design, Color & Conversations with Latika & Rishabh Khosla

August 14, 2025A candid 15-year retrospective with Latika and Rishabh Khosla of Freedom Tree, exploring colour, craft, and the playful purpose behind ‘Good Design Everyday.’Inside the Studio, Podcast

Art, AI & Identity: A Creative Deep Dive | The Creators’ Loft ft. Mandovi Menon & Shiva Nallaperumal

March 17, 2025What does it mean to be an artist today? In our first episode, Mandovi Menon and Shiva Nallaperumal talk about creative discipline, collaboration, and the ways art connects to culture and identity. Podcast, The Creators' Loft

Beyond Streetwear: Dhruv Khurana’s Vision for Almost Gods

December 2, 2024Almost Gods, founded by Dhruv Khurana, stands out in India’s streetwear space by weaving mythological, historical, and cultural narratives into its designs. With a vision to create globally appealing yet deeply rooted offerings, the brand is redefining homegrown streetwear.Podcast, Season 2

Reviving Craftsmanship: Monica Shah on Jade’s Grassroots Vision

November 25, 2024Episode 7 of Backstage with Blur the Border features Monica Shah of Jade, sharing insights on the Grassroots Artisan Project, blending India’s artisanal legacy with modern global relevance.Podcast, Season 2

Craft, Community, and Storytelling: Sreesha Shetty, Founder of ShopLune

August 29, 2024 Sreesha Shetty, founder of Lune, has turned her passion for handcrafted jewelry into a leading female-run label, favored by stylists and celebrities. Unlike trend-driven brands, Lune reflects Sreesha’s artistic vision, offering timeless statement and everyday pieces. With stores in Mumbai and Goa and a strong online presence, Lune has grown from a passion project to one of India's top jewelry labels. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Sreesha’s journey is a testament to building a brand rooted in creativity.Podcast, Season 2

Building a Belief-Led Brand with Raul Rai, Co-founder of Nicobar

August 22, 2024Raul discusses his transition from investment banking to entrepreneurship, co-founding Nicobar with Simran Lal. The conversation explores the brand's commitment to mindful consumption, creating timeless designs, and balancing aspiration with accessibility. Raul also emphasizes learning from customers, the role of luck, and personal growth from taking risks. The episode offers insightful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Podcast, Season 2

The Creative Force Behind Valliyan: Nitya Arora

August 2, 2024Nitya Arora, the founder of Valliyan, has been a pivotal force in India's homegrown brand revolution, showcasing her talents in curation, styling, and creative direction, with notable achievements in 2024 including a standout Lakme Fashion Week presentation and the opening of a new store in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai.Podcast, Season 2

People, Stories, and Collaboration with Pranav Misra, Co-founder of Huemn

July 31, 2024Pranav Misra of Huemn shares insights on balancing creativity and business, emphasizing individuality and storytelling over transactions.Podcast, Season 2

Making Luxury Matter with Shivam Punjya, Founder of behno New York

July 18, 2024Shivam Punjya, an academic and researcher, founded the premium leather handbag brand behno New York with a strong focus on social impact at every stage of production. Born and raised in California, he launched behno New York in the US, and it has now become a favorite among Indian homegrown labels. Recently, behno New York signed Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador for its Indian launch. This episode explores behno New York's growth and how Shivam has blended luxury with social responsibility.Podcast, Season 2

Backstage with Blur The Border Season 2

July 11, 2024Backstage with Blur the Border is back with its second edition of the weekly podcast series. In this podcast, we go behind the scenes to discover India’s booming fashion industry through a fresh lens.Podcast

Backstage with Vivek Sahni, founder of Kama Ayurveda

June 25, 2024In this episode, the founder of Kama Ayurveda shares essential tips on establishing a successful store, staying connected with customers, perfecting your products, and maintaining uncompromising quality.Podcast, Season 2

What can homegrown brands do better?

March 15, 2024While homegrown labels have been able to bridge that gap between two categories that have continually shaped Indian fashion - international labels and traditional Indian designers -fashion insiders underscore a few key areas that still await exploration.Podcast

Indian Menswear: The Industry’s shift from safe to bold

March 13, 2024India's leading stylists discuss the emerging landscape of Indian menswear on the first season of Backstage with Blur The BorderIndia On The Map, Podcast

Backstage with Vinita Makhija – Fashion Stylist and Writer

November 1, 2023In this ninth episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Vinita about her multifaceted professional roles and how she integrates her profound passion for repurposing into her career as a stylistPodcast

Backstage with Aastha Sharma – Film & Wedding Stylist

October 25, 2023In this eighth episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Aastha about how fashion is her calling and the growing popularity of Indian homegrown brands and designersPodcast

Backstage with Shreeja Rajagopal – Celebrity and Wedding Stylist

October 19, 2023In this seventh episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Shreeja about her journey from an outsider to an ace stylist and starting her own venturePodcast

Backstage with Divyak D’Souza – Stylist and Costume Designer

October 11, 2023In this sixth episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Divyak about the difference between styling for ad campaigns and editorial shoots, and his advice for newcomers in the industryPodcast

Backstage with Anisha Jain – Celebrity Stylist

October 6, 2023In this fifth episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Anisha about the significance of recognizing the value of one's own work and the challenges of being a celebrity stylistPodcast

Backstage with Isha Bhansali – Celebrity Menswear Stylist

September 26, 2023In this fourth episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Isha on her shift from editorial styling to menswear styling and her advice on starting out in the industry.Podcast

Backstage with Prayag Menon – Stylist and Creative Consultant

September 18, 2023In this third episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Prayag about his journey from being a pilot to a self-taught stylist and art director and his thoughts on Indian fashion's global stancePodcast

Backstage with Meagan Concessio – Fashion Stylist

September 11, 2023In this second episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we speak to Meagan about her creative process when it comes to styling an A-list actorPodcast

Backstage with Eka Lakhani – Stylist and Costume Designer

September 2, 2023In this first episode of Backstage with Blur The Border, we dive deep into both her work as a costume designer and stylist and how she started her styling company Team E.Podcast

Backstage with Blur The Border

August 31, 2023New episodes release every Friday. Follow the podcast to stay updated. Podcast

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