Fashion designer Sabah Khan’s debut collection titled ‘No Class’, that was showcased at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer and Resort 2010, took the fashion scene by a storm of creativity and freshness. This was when she received a letter of appreciation from the Prince of Wales. “Once I migrated from London to Mumbai, I noticed the slums and people of Dharavi. India has always been portrayed in a negative way. This happened in the movie Slumdog Millionaire too. But, I wanted to show the positive aspect. I wanted to show that even though people in Dharavi were living in coarse conditions without surity of when they will lose their shelter, there was a sense of positivity and happiness in them. This is what I wanted to capture,” explains Sabah Khan, who has recently graduated from Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD). The people and slums of Dharavi are not her only inspiration. After this, her second collection, titled Tuk Tuk, has been inspired by the ‘rickshaw-wallahs’. Ask her how and when she got this idea and pat comes the reply, “I thought about this while travelling in an auto rickshaw.” According to the 21-year-old fashion designer, auto rickshaws are an indispensable mode of transport in the country. She believes that rickshaw-wallahs are humble and such a service will not be found in any part of the world. This is why she wanted to dedicate a collection to them. She explains, “Everyone must have commuted using a rickshaw at some point of time. They are easily accessible and also have a lot of colour.” Talking about her collection Tuk Tuk, Sabah says, “The collection features women sporting men’s clothes like loose shirts. It also features checked outfits. Prints of rickshaws and brights hues are the most striking element of Tuk Tuk. Also, Dhoti pants have been a big hit!” The young fashion designer believes that fashion designers are not just meant to create labels for the entertainment world. She wants to reach out to the masses. And, the concept of her collections would second that. “I want my collection to be accessible to the masses. This is why the price range is not very high either. It starts at Rs 2200,” affirms the designer, adding that her next collection is something that every fashion designer can relate to. Ask about her experience at LFW, and Sabah says humbly, “The experience was great. I learnt a lot and it was like a dream come true to be a part of such a big platform at a young age.”
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