Quotes from Nandita Mahtani

Every collection under my signature label always has a skin color capsule where we experiment with different shades of nude and self-embroidery - always a best seller.

Dress according to your age, body type and personality. Make a personal style statement instead of blindly following trends.

I don't believe in trends.

People on the heavier side can go for a wide-legged trouser with a double brisket jacket, while women with a slim figure must go for a slim leg trouser with a single button jacket.

I am a very reserved person and people think I'm a snob, which I'm not.

The onset of the festive season is a very special time both for my label and me.

One fashion faux pas that men make is wearing ill-fitted clothing with too many prints and statement pieces.

It's quite ironic that at many interviews I have had professionals telling me that 'I don't look married because I don't dress like a married woman!' It's shattering as I never knew being married came with apparels that would define one's marital status!

No kind of clothes can decide either your marital status or whether you qualify as good wife/homemaker or not.

I've designed multi-purpose outfits that women can wear at resorts, cocktail evenings or as cover-ups on beach wear.

I am not that adventurous with clothes.

My aim is to make the wearer look beautiful.

Anything that has a creative element attached to it - I will take it up, similar to my career choices.

I wanted to take some time before I launch my men's line so it took a little while before I launched it.