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For someone who started out to learn music and then turned to fashion designing,Masaba Gupta has done well,really well for herself. Into her first fashion week,the debutante designer has been awarded the title of Most Promising Designer. Instituted by the Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) at the Lakme Fashion Week,the award has not just put Masaba – until now best known as actor Neena Guptas daughter – in the spotlight but made her richer by Rs one lakh as well! Its such a great feeling. I wasnt expecting this and surely its a big award for me, Masaba told us over the phone from Mumbai. Showcasing her collection at LFW under the emerging Designer and Gen Next category,Gupta Junior presented her label Masaba and ensembles that made the most of an ethnic charm. I love colour and I like my clothes to be not just comfortable but have a fun element as well, explains the designer. The winning collection was themed around Kattran or pieces of cloth patched together to make one fabric. I put together an Indo-Western line that had sarees with pockets,jumpsuits in Ikkat,brightly coloured dhoti and jackets…the Indian element was noticeable, Masaba points out. We quiz her whether her mothers sense of style which is earthy yet vibrant has had a bearing on her work. Although growing up I never really noticed my moms wardrobe I guess its something I have been exposed too. She likes Indian colours and fabrics and so do I, admits Masaba.
However,her foray into fashion designing was quite by chance. I wasnt going to be an actor and was studying music in London. On a holiday back home in Mumbai,a close friend enrolled me in for a fashion design course at SNDT University. My mom too thought it was a great idea and before I knew it I was already into the thick of things, reminisces Masaba who is currently in her third year. And looks like the decision has paid off well. I won three wards including one for best collection at our annual show and that inspired me to try for Lakme Fashion Week, says the young designer who is looking to exhibit her collection at forthcoming fashion weeks. I will also be retailing through stores such as Zoya in Mumbai, she adds.
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