Category Fashion

NO SMOKE, ALL STYLE

In a country where agricultural waste is customarily burned in fields, and synthetic materials
continue to pile up at landfills, Priyansh Kothari and Sahaj Sarupria from Udaipur address the question: What if waste itself could become the material of the future

Interview by Voice of Mosaic

HAPPY FEET

Yashesh Mukhi is building India's leading open footwear brand, Chupps that customers genuinely love for being reliable, fair in its pricing, and relentless in its commitment to the planet

Interview by Tanishka Patricia

EYES WIDE OPEN

Social entrepreneur Anish Malpani shows how smart materials and respect
for people can make sustainability stylish and accessible, one smart sunnies at a time

Words by Tanishka Patricia

REWIRING BEAUTY BASICS

Infusing their brainchild For All Beauty with the science that nourishes skin naturally,
Vinusha Kasireddy and Vydehi Madiraju tell MOSAIC what inspired them to
craft a beauty brand that believes in rerouting to the soil

The Purist and his Poetry

The Purist and his Poetry

Pankaj S Chadha's oeuvre as an ace couturier has regularly been catching the connoisseur's eye. A visit to his atelier reveals how he is balancing the role of a showman and an artist while on a mission to restore the rich legacy that ancient Indian hand embroideries enjoyed once upon a time.

WORDS by SHARMI ADHIKARY

From Odisha, With Love

Sustaining Odisha’s Textile Traditions

Richa Maheshwari, the founder of fashion brand Boito, tells about rediscovering her roots during a sabbatical and finding out how Odia people weave stories into textiles.

WORDS by SHARMI ADHIKARY

Shalini Modi, Founder, Floreaves: Evolving From Home Remedies To Plant-Based Luxury Skincare & Cosmetics

Floreaves is a homegrown plant-based luxury skincare and cosmetics brand that places nature, tradition, and sustainability at its core. Founded by Shalini Modi during the COVID-19 period, the brand embraces ingredients you might find in a typical Indian household—neem, rose, curry leaves, aloe vera, transforming them into thoughtfully formulated skincare and hair care products. Floreaves offers a full range: face packs, hair packs, aloe vera gels, glycerin and goat’s milk soaps, lip balms made of beeswax, toners, body butter, and multi-use oils. Every product is designed with minimal preservatives (plant-derived), zero synthetic chemicals, and in a way that tries to leave no waste—utilizing leftover plant matter, reusing packaging, and encouraging consumers to repurpose containers. The brand is vocal about sustainability, urging eco-conscious consumers (especially travellers) to avoid single-use bottles, pick reusable containers, and understand that beauty is not superficial—it is a lifestyle rooted in connection with the Earth. On social media, Floreaves markets itself as a fully chemical-free, organic, plant-based skincare line. You can check out Floreaves skincare at floreaves.com

What’s In My Bag?: Rashki’s Commitment To Women And The Planet.

Bags, often viewed as a functional item or a statement piece play a surprisingly significant role in a woman's life, resonating with her individuality, confidence, and persona. This nuanced narrative is beautifully illustrated by RASHKI, a bag brand that has captured the hearts of over 35,000 customers. Founded in 2018 by Rahul Jain, Shivani Popat, and Rustam Chaudhary, RASHKI set out to provide women with a solution that combines quality, comfort, and style, catering to the modern woman who refuses to compromise on her aspirations, values, and lifestyle.