“Everyday wearable art has every right to be eccentric. Our collection has contemporary metallic designs that are carefully hand-crafted into gorgeous pieces that can complete almost any ensemble.”

Reworking heritage Indian dressing and putting it in a contemporary mould has been at the core of my label. This line explores the dichotomy in nature — birth and rebirth, dark and light, sexuality and spiritual awakening — similar to a lotus. -- Ajay Kumar.

“Chennai is definitely a slightly difficult market to convince. The toughest part is to get people to try something new. But once they are convinced that it looks good, then you are good to go.”

With silhouettes ranging from long tunics, printed jackets and dungarees to trousers, patterned shorts and blousons, a menswear-inspired wardrobe can be created. Ajay Kumar reflects quirk on men. The designer, who is making his city debut at MaalGaadi, points to his love for geometric floral prints and bold hues. A highlight: The use of eligible colours and the loose mood make it a bright addition to your festive wardrobe.

After the success of their Spring-Summer trunk shows this July, MaalGaadi is back in the city for their Diwali show, the Ka MaalGaadi Trunk Show. At their store in Season N Square, the fashion gala will feature 50+ labels and designers curated by mother-daughter duo Sabina and Shalini Arora.