‘There was no drama about Azzedine Alaia and Cristobal Balenciaga’, says Amit Aggarwal
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Amit Aggarwal
What is your personal style?
Fluid structure, oversized, comfortable, and mostly black.
What is the most special item in your wardrobe?
A black Kutch shawl with white ‘bandhej’ dots. It was gifted to me by a dear friend and it has quietly witnessed years of my life.
Who are your fashion heroes?
Azzedine Alaïa and Cristóbal Balenciaga. There was no drama about them. They remained devoted to their craft in its purest form. Their craft itself became the hero.
The designer in all black
What are your most favourite holiday destinations?
We did Taormina last summer and completely fell in love with it. But Thailand will always have my heart.
What do you like to collect?
Stationery. Because when I grow older I only wish to sketch and draw.
What is the most significant gift you have given someone?
I gave Ankit Chawla my heart.
Amit with Ankit Chawla in Taormina
What was the last thing you bought for yourself?
I blended a perfume for myself in Grasse.
Do you remember a time when you were happiest?
I was the happiest when we adopted a dog. His name was Guthli. To me, he felt almost human and not a dog, and I am yet to meet a dog that would make me feel that.
What is your greatest achievement?
Making my parents proud.
Amit with his dogs
What does sustainability mean to you?
Taking responsibility for whatever you choose to commit to.
Are you a minimalist or maximalist?
Somewhere in between. But leaning towards minimalism.
The black 'bandhej' shawl
What is on your Spotify list?
Om chants by Tibetan monks.
What are you reading at the moment?
This questionnaire.
What do you dream of at night?
I usually do not dream while sleeping.
What does your home look like?
Like light and shadows making love in large empty spaces.
What are the phrases you use most?
“Honestly.”
What are your favourite foods?
Vada pav.
Where do your best ideas come from?
From conversations with myself.
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