<p class="title">Shloka Sudhakar, a finance graduate who had no plans of becoming a full-time fashion designer,has now successfully established her fashion brand all over the country.</p>.<p class="title">After showcasing her collections at Bengaluru Fashion Week over the years, the designer is now set to launch a number of collections with various brands in Mumbai and Bengaluru.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shloka, who is currently working on a brand new collection to launch at the Mumbai Fashion Week, talks about the inspiration behind her brand, her fashion predictions for 2018 and more in a conversation with Asra Mavad.</p>.<p class="Question">How did you get into fashion designing?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Even when I was pursuing my degree in Finance, I used to try designing clothes once in a while. Once I put up a bunch of my creations for sale at an exhibition and these ended up being quite the crowd favourite. So, after this I started putting up stalls at other exhibitions. This how I started fashion designing, but just as a hobby. Later on, this hobby of mine turned into my career.</p>.<p class="Question">Can you tell us what you are currently working on?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Right now I'm working on my new collection for 2018, that I'll be launching at the Mumbai Fashion Week. I'm very excited about this collection but am also a little nervous since this time I'm trying something I've never tried before. Out-of-the-box is what perfectly defines my upcoming collection.</p>.<p class="Question">What is the inspiration behind your brand?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Instead of actors or designers, I tend to gain inspiration for my designs from the environment around me. This is why a lot of my designs are centered around animals, trees, birds etc.</p>.<p class="Question">Do you plan on going beyond Indo-Western fashion?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Definitely! I really want to get into proper bridal couture. It's something I've been wanting to do for quite a while now and this might be the year I do it.</p>.<p class="Question">Your fashion predictions for 2018?</p>.<p class="bodytext">In my opinion bling is going to be a huge trend, not only in India but all across the world. Other than this I believe metallic fabrics and metallic embroidery are going to be used a lot. Floral is most probably going out of style and we'll be seeing a lot of abstract designs inspired by birds and animals.</p>.<p class="Question">Any advice for aspiring designers?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Always remember to be original. Copying other designers and brands might help you make quick money but I can assure you that won't last a long time. If you want to leave a mark in the industry and be known for your work, then be creative and come up with new ideas.</p>
<p class="title">Shloka Sudhakar, a finance graduate who had no plans of becoming a full-time fashion designer,has now successfully established her fashion brand all over the country.</p>.<p class="title">After showcasing her collections at Bengaluru Fashion Week over the years, the designer is now set to launch a number of collections with various brands in Mumbai and Bengaluru.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shloka, who is currently working on a brand new collection to launch at the Mumbai Fashion Week, talks about the inspiration behind her brand, her fashion predictions for 2018 and more in a conversation with Asra Mavad.</p>.<p class="Question">How did you get into fashion designing?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Even when I was pursuing my degree in Finance, I used to try designing clothes once in a while. Once I put up a bunch of my creations for sale at an exhibition and these ended up being quite the crowd favourite. So, after this I started putting up stalls at other exhibitions. This how I started fashion designing, but just as a hobby. Later on, this hobby of mine turned into my career.</p>.<p class="Question">Can you tell us what you are currently working on?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Right now I'm working on my new collection for 2018, that I'll be launching at the Mumbai Fashion Week. I'm very excited about this collection but am also a little nervous since this time I'm trying something I've never tried before. Out-of-the-box is what perfectly defines my upcoming collection.</p>.<p class="Question">What is the inspiration behind your brand?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Instead of actors or designers, I tend to gain inspiration for my designs from the environment around me. This is why a lot of my designs are centered around animals, trees, birds etc.</p>.<p class="Question">Do you plan on going beyond Indo-Western fashion?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Definitely! I really want to get into proper bridal couture. It's something I've been wanting to do for quite a while now and this might be the year I do it.</p>.<p class="Question">Your fashion predictions for 2018?</p>.<p class="bodytext">In my opinion bling is going to be a huge trend, not only in India but all across the world. Other than this I believe metallic fabrics and metallic embroidery are going to be used a lot. Floral is most probably going out of style and we'll be seeing a lot of abstract designs inspired by birds and animals.</p>.<p class="Question">Any advice for aspiring designers?</p>.<p class="bodytext">Always remember to be original. Copying other designers and brands might help you make quick money but I can assure you that won't last a long time. If you want to leave a mark in the industry and be known for your work, then be creative and come up with new ideas.</p>
