Continued from page 01 But I have a question. Why canu2019t I see your fabulous country in your clothes? Monsieur Saint Laurent can design these dresses, jackets and gowns, nu2019est ce pas? Why will he need you? Unless you bring the Indian exotica into your work?u2019 I realised that I was being shown the door. I sat later on a parapet, over the bridge under which Princess Diana would die so tragically a few years later, looking at the Eiffel Tower with tear- blurred eyes. Madame Saint Laurent was rightu2014 I had to put India into my clothes. I needed to go back to my country.

First show in Goa When the lights dimmed on Saturday, 15 November 1997, and the opening music began, there was a roar. The audience had the Collection Sheet and realised that this was not just a Wendell Rodricks showu2014 it was a Goa show. A plume of smoke appeared on the stage.