Sabyasachi Mukherjee has got to be one of the biggest names in the design game. He’s won countless awards, designed costumes for star-studded films, and regularly dresses celebrities like Vidya Balan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. And yet, he remains somewhat of an enigma to most of the world.
When Team MissMalini had a chance to converse with the path-breaking designer at his Kala Ghoda store, of course, we simply had to do it. Here’s our attempt at taking a peek into the mind of this multi-faceted personality, who might just be one of the most intelligent celebrities we’ve come across. Here are 5 things Sabyasachi, commonly referred to as Sabya, had to say about trends, weddings, beauty, and his show, Band Baaja Bride on NDTV Good Times.
1) On Upcoming Trends
Indian textiles like banarasi, khaadi, dabka ka kaam, zardosi, tila work, Kashmiri work, all of these are going to make a very big comeback.
2) On Our Colonial Hangover
The country is feeling more India-proud than it has been in a very long time. It’s because of new governance and also because we’re in a phase where we are becoming introspective. We are realizing that our colonial hangover needs to finally end.
3) On NDTV Good Times’ Band Baaja Bride
It isn’t just a makeover show for girls to look good. It’s also about messages brought out to people, like brides all over the country who don’t have a voice. We demystify myths in the bridal market.
4) On Beauty Trends
Facial fuzz is in. I think it’s all about softer makeup, as well. It’s not about being manicured.
5) On Makeup
There’s a big difference between doing makeup and being made up.
You can listen to the entire podcast right here.
Now that he has imparted his fashion knowledge with the rest of us, all that’s left to say is, if Sabya says it, it must be true!