Fashion icons Mukta and Sahiba share style secrets and inspirations
The Collective Dubai’s founders share quick takes on fashion, creativity, and luxe style
Your go-to outfit when you have five minutes to get ready?
Mukta: Jeans and a tank top
Sahiba: A breezy linen coord set with a statement belt.
The one city that always sparks your fashion inspiration?
Mukta: Paris, toujours Paris
Sahiba: Milan, where every corner feels like a runway!
What’s the first thing you notice about someone’s style?
Mukta: Understated elegance
Sahiba: Impactful pieces that make you do a double take.
Biggest fashion risk you’ve ever taken?
Mukta: I usually take calculated risks.
Sahiba: Structured and bold jackets.
Heels or sneakers, what wins on a busy workday?
Mukta: Sneakers but make them chic.
Sahiba: Kitten heels, for that perfect mix of style and comfort.
One piece every woman should invest in?
Mukta: A pair of jeans that can transition from day to night.
Sahiba: A dramatic white shirt.
What song instantly puts you in a creative mood?
Mukta: Titanium
Sahiba: Flowers
The best trunk show or fashion event you’ve ever hosted?
Mukta: Has got to be The Collective.
Sahiba: Ditto!
Morning coffee order, what’s in your cup?
Mukta: A matcha with coconut milk.
Sahiba: A strong Americano to kickstart the day.
A designer you’d love to collaborate with next?
Mukta: Sabyasachi- master storyteller
Sahiba: Anamika Khanna, modern meets tradition.
Favourite fashion era to borrow ideas from?
Mukta: The 80’s with big shoulders and bold colours.
Sahiba: The 90s — wide-leg pants and oversized shirts.
The most unexpected place you’ve found styling inspiration?
Mukta: Airport lounges.
Sahiba: Art galleries.
A book or podcast that recently changed your perspective on business?
Mukta: Atomic Habits by James Clear, a brilliant guide on building small habits that lead to big business success and personal growth.
Sahiba: Podcast: “How I Built This” by Guy Raz, with fascinating stories from entrepreneurs who turned ideas into thriving companies.
If you weren’t in fashion, what career would you chase?
Mukta: Perhaps something in the culinary field, another passion of mine!
Sahiba: Anything that would combine creativity and business!
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