Rohit Gandhi Creative Director and Founder, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna After his graduation, Rohit Gandhi started his career at an export house based in New Delhi that liaised with the New York market for a span of 6 years. Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna met in 1997 and saw a major gap in the global market between Western and Indian couture segments. Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna has completed 25 years in the industry. Their Gallery (Palette Art Gallery), which houses modern contemporary artworks of young and established minds alike is an extension of their passion for art that reflects in the thoughtful craftmanship of their brand. The duo believes in curating garments that are timeless and elegant. Rohit believes that “… you should do what you enjoy doing. I think that’s the most important thing. I need time for myself as that makes me rejuvenated and works well.” When Rohit wants to unwind you can find him binge-watching reruns of Modern Family and for a vacation, he loves the south of France, Rio. Rohit’s most prized possession includes his collection of shoes and art. “I just love art and that’s my life.” “For me, it is very important to be grounded, work hard, be sincere and enjoy as much as you can.” Sarah and Sandeep Co-founders, Sarah & Sandeep Sandeep and Sarah Gonsalves co-founded the brand in 2012. Sandeep is a serial sartorialist and has a reputation for being one of the most stylish men in India. Backed by a Master’s degree in Business Management and equipped with the knowhow of handling brand-building for activities of a multinational company, Sandeep partnered with Sarah to create Sarah & Sandeep. Impeccable taste and an innate flair for contemporary design form the bookends of Sandeep’s vision to reconstruct traditional designer clothing to suit the wardrobe of the avant-garde. Sandeep’s distinct design aesthetic features geometric patterns, crisp silhouettes and focuses on contemporary clothing for new-age individuals. Sarah formally trained in fashion design and construction at the London College of Fashion. Working closely with several national and international labels, she could sense the urge for an Indian bespoke label that could guarantee a perfect fit along with contemporary design aesthetics, uncompromising on the quality of the product. Sarah & Sandeep conducted “LuxeBook is an insight into everything luxury.” extensive research on the bespoke process in England and Italy before launching their label, Sarah & Sandeep. Her vision remains to provide custom-made looks that cater to the diverse body types of Indian shoppers. 50 | | 51
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