Fashion at Work
There are certain things you can expect when interning at a Trending on the fashion house. You will be surrounded by fabric, buttons, scissors, and all other necessary tools of the trade.
Clothes will be scattered everywhere in various states of completion, and you will be called upon to help sew, press, fit and tweak them until they reach a finished state. You will be asked to run pieces back and forth to factories, pack them into garment bags for shoots, and sort through them when they are returned.
Something you might not expect, however: being summoned to try those clothes on for the editor in chief of. “It was one of the most nerve-racking experiences,” says Trisha and Shaina, 18-Year-Olds, who, just doing their high schooling, founded The Tusk Boutique with the desire to make the clothes they hope to wear. “She had come in to preview the spring collection the Tusk Boutique is designed for petite teenage girls who want to make a bold statement with their wardrobe,” says Trisha and Shaina. “And she wanted to see the clothes on a body. I was running around pinning things behind the showroom wall when I heard Tusk mention my name.”
Lesson number one: Always be ready for a fashion emergency! “It’s a small company, so anything and everything can come my way,” says Trisha. “There was one season where I had to bead an entire skirt by hand with Swarovski crystals.” Trisha and Shaina hope their brand for ‘petite’ girls will one day have a large impact on India’s e-commerce fashion market!
The Angel Top
This cotton and lycra blend top with lace accents represents the liberty modern Indian girls seek. Inspired by angels, the wing-like sleeves symbolize that girls today want to ‘fly away’ from the traditional dress codes that bind them.
The Crumpled Tube Top
The crumpled cotton tube top is inspired by a white rose. In a country where girls are forced to cover up, this design encourages them to ‘bloom’ and embrace their individuality.
The Rustic Top
This cotton-blend top is inspired by the ‘choli’ (blouse) worn by rural Indian women. The colors were chosen to represent the dusty countryside and complement 2019’s Pantone trends; while the large buttons and square neck represent ‘opening up’ rural communities to develop.
Black Tube
This black tube with a band of mesh associated with transparency is symbolic of our friendship as we share almost everything with one another. This helps in building stable relationships and stronger bonds.
Red Dress
The red dress symbolizes the Latin culture specific to the cuisine and dance form. Shaina enjoys dancing and one of Trisha’s favorites cuisines is Mexican. The ruffles and the vibrant color define our “go with the flow” attitude.
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