“Luxury, to me, is freedom — the freedom of choice. The privilege of being able to say yes or no is the ultimate luxury in life, nothing else compares.” Vandana Jagwani is an outlier—-so aware of aesthetics, sentiment and culture; she’s not only reminiscent of it but a purveyor. An alumni of Babson and Regents, she has the foresight and market wisdom that is derived from undergoing persistent growth—one that she sees as an adventure, from challenge to change. To be on time for her, is to be two steps ahead, ready to launch when she senses the time is right. Jagwani’s business acumen forms her creative vision. It is a mix of the two that defines the trajectory that she sees for her brand. Philosophically, in the same breath she trapezes between Banksy, Van Gogh, Steve Jobs and Yayoi Kasuma—drawing parallels between all of them, and the combination is Vandals. The brand isn’t just a second-generation outlook of age-old traditions. Instead, Vandals sees technology as an artistic medium in its own right—as opposed to just using it to digitally simulate traditional tools, it can be utilised to engineer the exquisite. | 57 “Vision, resilience, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances define successful entrepreneurs. They combine deep market understanding with a willingness to take calculated risks, while remaining customer-focused and innovative.” Vandana Mohta is the Vice President of Tata CLiQ Luxury, India’s leading luxury lifestyle platform. With nearly two decades of experience across retail, e-commerce, and brand management, she has been instrumental in shaping the platform’s growth and establishing it as a go-to destination for premium and luxury products in India. Known for her sharp commercial acumen and keen understanding of evolving consumer preferences, Mohta combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach to business. Her expertise spans the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sectors, where she has successfully built and scaled business verticals, driven category development, and fostered enduring brand partnerships. Mohta’s career highlights include senior leadership roles at Nykaa, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the beauty business, and at Shoppers Stop, where she launched and scaled Arcelia, the company’s first beauty concept store (now SS Beauty). She has also contributed significantly at MegaMart, Gini & Jony, and Spread Home Products Pvt. Ltd., focusing on brand building, merchandising, and retail growth. An alumna of St. Xavier’s College, Vandana holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Balaji Institute of Management. Outside of work, she finds inspiration in travel, music, and yoga, embracing a life driven by curiosity, creativity, and mindfulness. | 56 Vandana Jagwani Founder of Vandals and Creative Director at Mahesh Notandass Vandana Mohta Vice President, Tata CliQ Luxury
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