Kalki Koechlin is known for many things: her masterful acting, her wit in interviews, her absolutely gorgeous smile and of course for always being on point with her fashion game. So, obviously we had to track down all her favourite brands. Not only does she have a unique sense of style, she also is big on supporting homegrown brands! Here are five homegrown brands we found in the Made In Heaven star's closet.
#CelebStyle: 5 Homegrown Brands We Found In Kalki Koechlin's Closet
Summer Somewhere Shop
A brand that makes 'cool girl staples', Summer Somewhere Shop makes pieces that you can carry to your next vacation. Ethically made in Mumbai with locally sourced material, the brand believes in making breathable and breezy pieces that are timeless with a touch of vintage. They have dresses, tops, pants, and skirts and will have you sorted for your next vacation, a stroll around the city, or even a brunch date.
Sazo
Started by Saoni Daini and Priya Suvarna during the pandemic in 2020, Sazo swimwear was born out of the sheer need of the founders to create something fun. The brand believes in creating unique pieces that turn heads, are bold and funky, and are retail friendly. They have co-ord sets, skirts, blazer dresses and more. But we, and Kalki absolutely love their swimwear collection.
Archana Jaju
Archana Jaju has always been passionate about textiles and her journey in fashion started with her making clothes out of her grandmother's old pieces. With her family's encouragement and her years of study leading to a deep understanding of Indian textile, she started her own brand in 1996 and hasn't looked back since. Working with local artisans across the country, they focus on creating intricate embroidery and create timeless pieces on the best locally sourced fabric. They now make fusion wear pieces too, but we recommend her sarees and dupattas, which will surely become heirloom pieces. They also do men's jackets and kurtas.
Fatherland India
Founded by Ron Dutta who describes the brand as an 'underground space' that is constantly evolving, Fatherland India does limited collections of saress and other women's clothing. Their current collection is all about working with white and black. The brand's focus is experimentation, and what we find most fascinating is that the founder only creates pieces that speak to him.
Shahin Mannan
A student of fashion, Shahin Mannan graduated in knitwear design and started her eponymous brand in 2015. The brand creates one-of-its-kind pieces that are elevated everyday essentials that are bold. Their silhouettes are impeccable and the brand prides itself on its focus on intricate embroidery, beadwork and precision tailoring. Their collection includes everything from tops to jackets, blazer, skirts and pants to co-ord sets. They also have a wide range of options in the men's collection.
