Interviews by Akanksha Pandey. Photographs by Asad Sheikh. Styled by Sarah Rajkotwala.
Arshna Raj of Stoïque
Age: 26
Hometown: Indore
Model: Shambhavi Dubey
Why “Stoïque” and what is your design philosophy?
Stoicism as a philosophy is centred around being unaffected, by emotions, possessions or stature. My clothing is a direct extension of my ideologies, which falls in line with the stoicism philosophy. With the brand name we are trying to convey the serenity that comes with being stoic. We create fuss-free clothing in which the wearer can feel relaxed and comfortable without compromising on luxury. We believe design should be simple and practical, and at the same time make you feel beautiful. We create silhouettes that are classic and minimalistic. Versatility and life of a garment are kept in mind while making any piece. We want the wearer to cherish the…