Sneha D'Souza started Hand Me Gown, over a year ago, when a friend's sister, needed a gown and couldn't afford it. "I asked a couple of women, but they were not comfortable giving away their gown. You end up wearing it once, and pay through your nose for it," says the 33-year-old Borivli resident. "I thought that everyone should be able to access a gorgeous gown, especially the underprivileged. It's also a sustainable model." D'Souza has 26 gowns in her collection—all donated after word spread about her initiative. After reaching out to her on WhatsApp, D'Souza arranges for a trial session. "Gowns are usually tailor-made. You won't know if it fits you, until you try it," she says. For security, she takes a refundable deposit of R5,000 and an ID card, along with dry cleaning charges.

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