From the Founder's Desk

Tie It, Drape It, Repeat It: The Skirt That Does It All

There’s something quietly beautiful about repetition. The things we come back to, again and again, become rituals. They anchor our days, create rhythm, and offer comfort. Even in clothing, repetition can feel grounding. A familiar silhouette, a texture that feels right, a way of styling that doesn’t need reconsidering.

Truth is, some pieces you wear. Others, you live in. Everyone has that one piece in their wardrobe. Right now, for me, that’s the tie-up skirt. I designed it pre-Covid, but lately, I’ve found myself reaching for it more than ever. It’s the piece that gets me — on days I need shape, simplicity, or just something I don’t have to overthink.

It’s flattering, it’s light, it folds into nothing in my suitcase, and I can wear it three different ways. Beach mornings, fittings at the studio, surprise dinners — it works across all of it. I throw on a white satin shirt or a blazer, add gold jewellery or pearls, and I’m good to go. It even made it to a wedding, where I draped it over my shoulder instead of wearing a sari. If it had a soundtrack, it’d be Sapphire.

How To Style It

• Monday Morning: Tie it up, blazer on, no thinking required

• Friday Night: Satin shirt, heels, and a little drama with the jewellery

• Unexpected Work Dinner: Add a white shirt and pearls. Done

• Travel Essential: Rolls light, wears heavy. Exactly what I need

• Hack I Discovered by Accident: Draped it over my shoulder for a wedding. Sari-ish, but simpler

On My Mind This Month

• Currently cheating on coffee with: Matcha (Nandan in Bombay makes a great one)

• Playlist on loop: My 8am running playlist. It’s got all the guilty pleasures

• Recent design dilemma: When the fabric is beautiful but doesn’t play well with tailoring

• Screenshots piling up: Exotic flowers

• Next on the hunt for: Monsoon-proof shoes that still look good

A Few More Things on Repeat

• Morning ritual: Technically, copper water and haldi balls. Realistically, WhatsApp

• Daily grounding practice: 3 Surya Namaskars + 45-minute meditation

• What’s always in my bag: Lip balm, charger, cards, phone

• My Monday uniform: Jersey knot pants. Basically pyjamas with ambition

• Book/show I revisit: The Handmaid’s Tale

• Can’t-swap beauty product: Eight Day Serum

• My signature scent: Quercus by Penhaligon’s

• What I repeat without realising: My hairstyle (every. single. day.)

Until next time,
Shweta Kapur
Founder, 431-88