12 Designers Share the Most Treasured Piece In Their Closet
Cosmo asked a few names in fashion who are the mainstay in our wardrobes about their most treasured fashion belongings.
Cosmo asked a few names in fashion who are the mainstay in our wardrobes about their most treasured fashion belongings.
1designer20wardrobe_insta4.jpgAnuj Sharma:
"My favourite piece in my wardrobe is a bagalbandi (a top worn by Rajasthani village people, cow and sheepherders, mostly). I picked this piece from Pushkar and wear it quite often. Made of cotton and adjustable to fit, it is also very complicated to make that not many tailors will attempt to construct this! I often do garba wearing the bagalbandi. The pyjama that I am wearing is a recycled extra-large pant that have been converted into a loose-fitting pyjama for me using Button Masala technique."
2designer20wardrobe_insta5.jpgPalak Shah:
"I’m not usually very enthusiastic about jewellery, I’ve always been attracted to the signature Cartier love band. Not just because it’s a heritage, luxury brand like Cartier. The simplicity and versatility of the love band says that true love is deep and pure, and best expressed in the ‘less is more language.’ Well, according to every Daddy Dearest, no man in the world is quite as good enough for his daughter, and my own Daddy Dearest is no exception! My father knew I’ve been harbouring a secret wish to receive this ring, so he surprised me with it on my birthday in 2018. He pulled my leg about it in the most creative way. At midnight, when we were bringing in my birthday, he got my siblings to give me a printout of the ring, saying, “you can tell Palak that’s all she’s getting!”
But, the next day, we got the ring after all. I even got it engraved with the date - 4.8.18. It may have been 2018, but it was a gift for life, from my father, ‘my first love.’
I wear this ring every day. It’s a symbol of my father’s unconditional love; his unflinching, ceaseless generosity of spirit; and his lighthearted sense of humour - all the qualities I would look for in a future partner.
These qualities of my father have empowered me to find my way in the world and to express my own creative vision within Ekaya. Thaan by Ekaya, as my first independent project, my baby, and the nerve centre of Ekaya’s signature textile engineering now, is testimony to that.
This ring also seems to mirror what I’m feeling. Sometimes, I see it as a protective talisman when my father is in Banaras and I’m in Delhi, or when I’m in India and he’s overseas. When I’m overwhelmed, it represents the essence of every piece of advice my father has ever given me. It reminds me that my father has always, always done whatever it takes to make my face light up in delight and happiness. More than anything else, this ring reminds me that my confidence and strength as a human being, my sense of fearlessness when it comes to spreading my wings and flying, is steeped in my father’s boundless love for me."
3designer20wardrobe_insta6.jpgPranav Misra:
"My father had a fine taste in clothes and he used to get his kurta's custom made. Among many things of his that I have, I love this in particular."
4designer20wardrobe_insta7.jpgShruti Sancheti:
"This garment is a part of my spring-summer 18 collection called Fleur and is something which totally reflects my design philosophy. This linen blend macaroon pink trench with a screen print of old English wallpapers is a perennial favourite and it is something which is so versatile and easy to wear that I have worn for my fairs abroad and even for engagement parties in India. It can be styled in multiple ways or worn as a separate and is pretty, feminine yet contemporary and very global and timeless so I keep on using and reusing it all the time."
5designer20wardrobe_insta8.jpgSwati Agarwal:
"This is a saree given to me during my wedding by my mother in law. What’s interesting is that this piece was a part of her trousseau which was unused. It’s a 52-year-old saree from Banaras. My mother in law is no more with us and this saree has become a cherished piece of her memories almost as if it’s a part of her left behind with me. There is also a small bag handmade with gold beads that she carried during her wedding and passed on to me saying, “I know you may never use it but keep it. It’s important to me that it’s taken care of when I’m not around."
6designer20wardrobe_insta9.jpgVaishali S:
"An emblematic piece that has witnessed a journey around the world in different forms. My relationship with this jacket has helped me weave endless stories with places and people tied to my soul. It has also revived my personal belief in handloom weaves. The pattern on the jacket is often undermined, but it's a rooted texture made me feel confident every step of the way about the sustainability of Indian weaves."
7designer20wardrobe_insta11.jpgNamrata Joshipura:
"Ring and the claw pendant are my absolute favourites. I wear them often- every day actually! I reset my original engagement ring into this design a few years back. I like the boldness of the Design. The pendant is from Goa. I have had it for 8 years. I had seen it on a friend, thereafter, I followed the artist - Allan Jaraba for 3 years before I could finally connect with him and had him make this. (It’s not a real claw) It’s like my sword!"
8designer20wardrobe_insta12.jpgJenjum Gadi:
"These red pants are one of my all-time favourites in my wardrobe. I love the colour and it has a very interesting cut. I still remember the first time I tried it on…it fit me so perfectly and I was so happy. It felt like it was made just for me. More than anything it’s also my favourite because I bought it on my first international trip to Thailand and even after 15 years, it still fits me the same way! This jacket from my recent collection is my current favourite piece. It has beautiful golden embroidery on the sleeve. It is a very versatile piece because you can wear it with denim jeans to get party-ready or team it with ethnic wear like kurta-pyjama to give a whole new dimension to your ensemble."
9designer20wardrobe_insta13.jpgUrvashi Kaur:
"My wardrobe consists of several pieces that I love and most of my favourite pieces are the ones that I tend to wear across seasons and occasions.
One such significant item that comes to mind is my Stella McCartney cross body sling bag. I have a thing for accessories and this was my first initiation into the brand, about 7 or 8 years ago and I've been a loyal customer ever since. The bag itself is a simple black, faux leather soft pouch with the signature chain detail. It embodies great design in the sense that it's versatile, can go from day to night easily and holds essentials for a night out in a chic, non-obtrusive way.
On a personal level I'm also inspired by the fact that this is a label owned by a woman entrepreneur that's forward-thinking and conscious on a truly large scale, mainstream way."
10designer20wardrobe_insta14.jpgAkshat Bansal:
"Dr Martens limited edition vintage boots I brought from London with my first Savile Row salary in 2016 are a special piece for me. These boots have been the most favourite shoes in my wardrobe ever since. Comme des Garçons is one of my most favourite fashion brands and this humble black T-shirt is the most personal piece of clothing to me, the striped Dolce & Gabbana vintage cotton jacket is made in Italy – the history and the importance of which has become precious to me more than even living in such unprecedented times. Finally, the suede black flap pants from my brand Bloni are like my second skin. They are super versatile and timeless!"
11namrata20designer20wardrobe_insta.jpgMandira Wirk:
"Well, this photo is taken by my little daughter and show two of my treasured pieces. I am wearing a dress that I am wearing is from our first collection of MW Resort wear. These sunglasses are from Greece and of an obscure European brand. Still, I love them as they were picked out and bought by my daughter during our holiday. They are not only beautiful but very light and fit so well! Just perfect for beach holidays. "
12designer20wardrobe_insta15.jpgUjjawal Dubey
"This jacket is from our second collection back in 2014, from our FW 14 collection. I have been wearing it since then and l love the fact that it hasn't changed a bit. This is precisely what we aim with our clothing, it is something that lasts many many wears and it grows on you with time."
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