Quotes from Masaba Gupta

My cultural identity is obviously a huge part of my design aesthetic.

It's natural to want to have the things your peers do, adopting a lifestyle that lets you have the best of all worlds, but it's a trap. Don't let any person, thing or even a lifestyle have the power to control you. Learn to break free and be independent.

Can we first take care of our 'brown lives matter' in India and then worry about the U.S.? I find it bizarre that racism that is done so far away from home it is creating such an uproar. Look at the kind of racism people who are dark skinned in our country have to face.

Know your worth and please don't invest in toxic people or relationships, because any bond that requires servicing is not worth your time.

In India we have hundreds of skin tones and don't we need to show that?

According to me, the key is 'less is more.' For instance, if the print is the star of your outfit, don't accessorize too much. And if you have a gorgeous piece of jewellery, allow it to shine through.

I want to be the Tory Burch of India - never once moving from my aesthetic, but offering a story and putting a print on whatever I can.

I don't force reinvention. I play with silhouette and color, since Indian as well as Caribbean women have a penchant for these.

My job as a designer is done when my clothes inspire freedom in Muslim women to adopt fashion the way they desire.

Home is where I shed my skin.

For women looking to dress up on a budget, a jacket is a good investment.

You wear your jewelry, don't let it wear you.

Very little thought goes into making this stuff I make. It is on impulse. I think of colors all day and suddenly if I think of ice blue, I wonder if red or yellow will go with it.

Anxiety is a trap; it's not a trend to be followed. It's not supposed to be cool, it's meant to be fixed.

Tribal designs are a part of my heritage. It boils down to the influences from my father, Viv Richards' side.

Mom and I are playing fictionalized characters of ourselves in 'Masaba Masaba.' The series is a slice of our lives, and reliving key moments, even though fictionalized, took me down memory lane.

I always wear at least five rings on my fingers - I have these knuckle rings I really like.

Embrace your vulnerability and celebrate your flaws; it will let you appreciate the world around you and make you more compassionate.

Fashion is one industry that can really change things around for young boys and girls and make them feel like they are not left out. It can send a message that one doesn't have to look a certain way to be considered more beautiful or fashionable.

One thing we do, to be inclusive, is that when we shoot campaigns, we ensure to do so with models of different body types, skin colors and with those hailing from different cultures.

When it comes to my skin, let's just say my dermatologist is on my speed dial. I have this major hormonal imbalance so it all just sort of flares up every few months.

I have changed drastically because I allow myself to not just grieve and feel down.

My mom is really naive - she thinks that because she is honest, other people will be honest too. That's not the way it works.

When I was growing up, I always saw brides around me under tremendous stress. The pressure to dress a certain way, wear a certain amount of jewelry and make-up... I saw how uncomfortable it was. So I decided that, if I do get married, I'll be someone who puts comfort first, and then looks at her options for cut, color, embroidery or jewelry.