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Elsewhere: A State of Being

Designed for movement rather than moments, Elsewhere is an exploration of clothing that moves effortlessly.

Elsewhere: A State of Being

Silhouettes understand movement. The modern wardrobe can no longer be built for one life. A brunch meeting in the city. A weekend by the coast. A night that begins with a soothing dinner can end somewhere unexpected. The way people shift dynamics today rarely fits into a single setting, nor do the clothes they choose. Adaptability is no longer a concept just for humans.

The most enduring pieces are the ones that adapt to transitional lifestyles. The ones that move with us. A dress that feels just as right on a sunlit afternoon as it does over dinner. A handloom jacket thrown over athleisure one day and tailored separates the next. Clothes that slip easily between scenarios and gather memories along the way.

Elsewhere emerges from this spirit. More than a seasonal edit, it is an invitation to embrace the unexpected and to be carefree about wherever the day leads. An evening by the coast, and a last-minute dinner followed by an all-nighter under the stars. Elsewhere belongs to all of these moments.

Across the South Asian region, designers have always known the beauty of dressing for movement. Fluid silhouettes, lightweight textiles, and thoughtful craftsmanship create pieces that are to be lived in. From being effortless to wear and carry through different settings, these threads allow you to adjust to different climates and unexpected itinerary changes. By valuing the material, wearability, and expression on an equal level, the fashion accents birthed in this space feel as relevant in Mumbai as in Colombo, Bali, and even London.

A peek into the edit. The hand-painted batik textile art of the Sri Lankan designer Sonali Dharmawardena gracefully sits alongside Reemami's whimsical knitwear. While the Indian labels of Akaaro and Kiran Uttam Ghosh continue to push the boundaries of handloom innovation, the architectural silhouettes of Indonesian designer Stella Rissa bring a sculptural approach to your travel wardrobe. The curation also embraces a vibrant Indo-French eclecticism. Idli by Thierry Journo, which we explore further in the articles ahead.  Elsewhere encapsulates the very essence that makes these designers belong together. It is not nationality, aesthetics, or trend. It’s perspective.

By bringing together designers from across the region, Elsewhere is united by a shared sense of ease, not by trend. The result is a wardrobe that feels equally at home in the city, on holiday, or somewhere in between.

Elsewhere is curated for the woman who dresses with curiosity. The one who is bold enough to pair handloom with denim, a tailored piece with craft, and something breezy with everyday rituals. A woman who embraces the fact that style is not about dressing for a destination, but about feeling like herself wherever she happens to be.

Because Elsewhere is not a place. It’s a state of being.