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Backstage with Blur the Border is now live with the second edition of the podcast where we go behind the scenes with the founders and creative visionaries of India's leading homegrown labels.
Hosted by Aishwarya Avlani, a brand consultant and content creator, she speaks to the founders of these brands to understand their entrepreneurial journey, and uncovers step-by-step, what goes into the making of a successful homegrown label. Each episode is packed with insights so if you're a budding entrepreneur looking to break into the fashion, beauty, or lifestyle industry, we promise you'll leave with valuable takeaways.
The podcast series is presented by Blur the Border, a digital editorial platform that discovers and celebrates the powerhouses currently strengthening India’s homegrown landscape.
New episodes release every week! Follow the podcast to stay updated.
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Recent Episodes
S3E1 Craft, Waste, and Vision: Ritwik Khanna’s Model for Fashion’s Future
What does it take to build a fashion brand that challenges the fast-paced fashion system while reimagining the value of what we discard? For Ritwik Khanna, founder of Rkive City, the answer lies in…
S2E8 Beyond Streetwear: Dhruv Khurana's Vision for Almost Gods
How does a brand stand out in today’s competitive market? You differentiate, reveals Dhruv Khurana, the founder of Almost Gods, a brand that has steadily attracted a loyal following for their ability…
S2E7 Reviving Craftsmanship: Monica Shah on Jade’s Grassroots Vision
It’s episode 7 of Backstage with Blur the Border and in this episode, we have with us Monica Shah, one half of the dynamic duo who lead Jade, a brand that has gained recognition for blending India’s…
S2E6 Craft, Community, and Storytelling: Sreesha Shetty, Founder of ShopLune
Creating came very naturally for Sreesha Shetty, the founder of Lune, a handcrafted female-run jewelry label that has become a favorite among stylists and celebrities. What we love about Sreesha’s…
S2E5 Building a Belief-Led Brand with Raul Rai, Co-founder of Nicobar
In this episode of Backstage with Blur the Border, host Aishwarya Avlani sits down with Raul Rai, the co-founder of the lifestyle brand Nicobar. Raul shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey,…
S2E4 The Creative Force Behind Valliyan: Nitya Arora
Nitya Arora founded Valliyan at just 21—one of the country’s pioneering concept jewelry brands. Over the past decade, she has been a key figure in the homegrown brand revolution. While Valliyan…
S2E3 People, Stories, and Collaboration with Pranav Kirti, Co-founder of Huemn
Each brand founder wants to create a successful brand yet the formula to success is actually not formulaic at all. Case in point: Huemn. As a brand that has built a loyal community since its…
S2E2 Making Luxury Matter with Shivam Punjya, Founder of behno New York
What led Shivam Punjya, an academic and researcher to start a premium brand retailing leather handbags? From the outside, it may seem puzzling but it isn’t when you learn that social impact pervades…
S2E1 Backstage with Vivek Sahni, Founder of Kama Ayurveda
In the late 1990s, Vivek Sahni, the founder of Kama Ayurveda, discovered the efficacy of Ayurveda. Since then, his mission has remained steadfast: to bring traditional Indian remedies with proven…
S2 Are You Ready to Go Backstage Again? Season 2 Brand Edition is Here!
New Season! New Host! But we're still taking you Backstage for a series of insightful conversations; this time with the founders of India's leading homegrown labels. Season 1 drops very soon! Hosted…
S1E9 Backstage with Vinita Makhija, Fashion Stylist and Writer
Vinita Makhija has taken up the baton of spotlighting and documenting India’s rich history with textiles as well as our legacy craftsmanship. She worked for nearly a decade at editorial publications…
S1E8 Backstage with Aastha Sharma, Film & Wedding Stylist
Aastha Sharma hasn’t been afraid to follow her gut and take the leap when she feels inclined to it. Today, the role of a fashion stylist is a necessity but back when it was still hiding in obscurity,…
S1E7 Backstage with Shreeja Rajgopal, Celebrity & Wedding Stylist
Through a career in PR, Shreeja Rajgopal was introduced to the world of fashion styling and decided to take the leap and become a stylist. Soon, she landed her first gig, working with Alia Bhatt. As…
S1E6 Backstage with Divyak D'Souza, Stylist and Costume Designer
Talent, a sense of humor, and honesty is how we would describe Divyak D’souza. Divyak is a stylist, costume designer, and the host of Say Yes to the Dress India. He has worked with GQ, Elle, Femina…
S1E5 Backstage with Anisha Jain, Celebrity Stylist
As a celebrity stylist, Anisha Jain believes that her work should enable the celebrities she works with to be true to who they are. For Anisha, the world of fashion was always on her radar - she…
S1E4 Backstage with Isha Bhansali, Menswear Fashion Stylist
For Isha Bhansali, menswear styling was not part of the plan. Her roots lie in editorial styling. To this extent, she begins each project today with a moodboard – using it as a north star for the…
S1E3 Backstage with Prayag Menon, Stylist & Creative Consultant
Prayag Menon’s work is distinct yet minimal, bold but subtle. As a creative director and editorial stylist, he creates visual identities that linger and resonate. You’ll notice this in his work for…
S1E2 Backstage with Meagan Concessio, Fashion Stylist
What does it mean to be a celebrity fashion stylist? We often consume the final looks curated by stylists on social media but behind these looks is a process and approach that marries an actor’s…
S1E1 Backstage with Eka Lakhani, Stylist and Costume Designer
For Eka Lakhani, fashion is a medium for communicating stories. This finds its roots in her experience as a costume designer for films and web series. But it also translates to her role as a stylist,…
Welcome to Backstage with Blur the Border!
Here’s a sneak peek into Backstage with Blur the Border. Hear from some of India’s leading fashion stylists on their perspective of the industry, homegrown labels they’ve come to love, collaborations…
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Backstage with Blur the Border has published 20 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Arts, Fashion & Beauty.
Backstage with Blur the Border is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 38m.
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