‘Through my dedication I could mentor many designers who are creative directors today’
The textile and fashion technology master on things of significance and taste
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Vicksit Mehta
What is your personal style?
My style is eclectic, it’s a blend of vintage and modern aesthetic. It is collected rather than overly curated. I love mixing vintage pieces with modern tailoring, luxury investments with unexpected affordable finds. Everything has to feel lived-in , and never too precious or too perfect.
What is the most special item in your wardrobe?
Japanese-made, Harris Tweed outerwear.
Who are your fashion heroes?
Not many, just a few: Ralph Lauren, Rei Kawakubo, Jenna Lyons and Alessandro Michele.
What are your most favourite holiday destinations?
Paris, Florence, Puglia, Udaipur and Tokyo.
Harris Tweed suit
What do you like to collect?
Precious vintage finds from art, watches, to bags, clothes, scarves and textiles pieces.
What is the most significant gift you have given someone?
I gave my mother Manorama Mehta a couple of Banarasi sarees that were more than 100 years old and a 150-year-old Kimono.
What was the last thing you bought for yourself?
I bought a few Goyards in burgandy, black, and green. And also Dries Van Noten scarves and perfumes.
The collection of Goyards
Do you remember a time when you were happiest?
Yes. Two weeks ago when I was with my partner in crime in London.
What is your greatest achievement?
It’s not a destination. When I got into the industry there weren’t any designers working in textile mills as everyone wanted to have a label. But through my dedication, resilience and perseverance I could mentor many many designers, who are creative directors today in leading fashion companies across the country and overseas. And that is very rewarding for me.
With mum Manorama Mehta
What does sustainability mean to you?
Sustainability for me is a way of life; a conditioned and conscious mind that centres on Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Are you a minimalist or maximalist?
I don’t believe in these terms, I believe in moving through life-cycles that keep evolving.
What is on your Spotify list?
I don’t use Spotify, I’m on iTunes. I have Geeta Dutt, Giorgio Moroder, Mina (Italian), Donna Summer, and Hotel Costes.
What are you reading at the moment?
‘On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime’, by my spiritual mentor Dr Daisaku Ikeda. ‘Les Miserables’ by Victor Hugo, ‘The Heart’s Invisible Furies’ by John Boyne.
What do you dream of at night?
That I’m surrounded by people I love.
One of Vicksit's homes
What does your home look like?
I have two homes, one is eclectic Indian colourful vintage style and the other is off-white with anthracite accents, modern with French aesthetic.
What are the phrases you use most?
‘Let’s make this happen.’
What are your favourite foods?
I love Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Rajasthani.
Where do your best ideas come from?
Travels, and when I meditate chant in isolation.
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