Q. What is the theme of the collection that you will showcase in the Paris Fashion Week? A. I&rsquo;ll showcase my collection called Swimsummer 2015 at the Paris Fashion Week in July this year.
<img title="Jacqueline Fernandez in her creation" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2014/jul/18-Jacqueline-Fernandez.jpg" alt="Jacqueline Fernandez in her creation" /> Jacqueline Fernandez in her creation
Q. Your store, Reve, at The Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris caters to an international clientele. Do you have plans of opening a branch in India? A.&nbsp;I have always been focussed on keeping my collection exclusive. I do take customised orders from clients in India but a store isn&rsquo;t on the cards for now. But I&rsquo;ll be soon launching an online store.
<img title="Khushali Kumar" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2014/jul/18-Khushali-Kumar.jpg" alt="Khushali Kumar" /> Khushali Kumar
Q. You have designed for Shakira and also for Justin Bieber in his latest video called Wait For A Minute. Do you enjoy dressing up pop stars as you experiment with futuristic elements such as flowers, pearls and feathers? A. I was showcasing at a trade show in New York when Shakira&rsquo;s stylists, Rob and Mariel, spotted my collection and found it suitable for her. Even for Justin&rsquo;s video, I was lucky that the stylists thought my collection suited their theme. I don&rsquo;t design keeping any artiste in mind. My creations are an extension of myself.
Q. Do you think it is difficult for Indians to break into the international fashion circuit? A. I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s got anything to do with national or international circuits. To gain recognition anywhere you have to be original and creative. It&rsquo;s all about being unique and giving something different to people.
Q. It&rsquo;s a common notion that an artiste gets his/her due in India only once he/she gets international recognition. Do you feel pressurised to make a mark internationally to gain more importance here? A. No. I think it is about identifying your market. If your product has a universal appeal, then it will sell. For instance, brands such as Zara are doing well everywhere, as their outfits have a universal design and suit everyone&rsquo;s clothing needs. On the contrary, if you are designing Indian wear, you cannot expect it to sell at Harvey Nichols abroad. So despite Ritu Kumar being a successful designer, her outfits might not necessarily appeal to everyone. Her garments have a niche clientele. At the end of the day, it&rsquo;s all about the market that you are targeting.

Designer Khushali Kumar talks about participating in the upcoming Paris Fashion Week and why it&rsquo;s important to be unique

Shakira gave me greater recognition: Khushali Kumar

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