I Was Asked This at LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK! | Vivek Karunakaran | FF15

🎙️ In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast we sit down with fashion designer Vivek Karunakaran, a true trailblazer in the fashion industry! 🎬👗 From Fashion Student to GQ’s Best Dressed Man: Hear about Vivek’s journey from NIFT to being featured in GQ’s Best Dressed Men for 4 years. 🌟 👔 Bandi’s and Shackets Obsession: Dive into his unique love for Bandi’s and Shackets, and how he creates timeless layers for men where he also shares tips to build perfect wardrobe. 👚 🎨 IDAM - A Fashion Revolution: Get an inside look at the story behind his new collection, IDAM, and how Tamil culture influences his designs. ✨ 💡 Customization in Fashion: VK discusses why customization isn’t always a designer’s choice and how he navigates the delicate balance. 👗 🎥 Celebrities, Showstoppers, and Models: Why VK avoids celebrity showstoppers and gives full credit to models for showcasing his designs. 🎬 🎓 Fashion Education and Internships: Learn why VK believes every fashion graduate should work for free to gain real-world experience. 💼 🛍️ Slow Fashion and Evergreen Outfits: Discover VK's take on sustainable fashion, including his evergreen designs like the 2010 Venketrams calendar. 🌱 🇮🇳 Shaping South Indian Fashion: A candid conversation about why South Indian fashion isn’t on the global map and what needs to change. 🌍🎧 This episode is a goldmine of insights for aspiring fashion designers and fashion lovers looking for inspiration and advice from an industry veteran!