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Materials in the publication may not Tel: +91 124 464 8592 be reproduced, whether in part or in whole, without the consent of the owners- Pinnacle Connect LLP. 2 PEAKLIFE CONTENTS High Road To 24 Success 8 The Soul of Outhouse 6 "Curating" Modern Menswear Fashion Evolving role of 10 Forward 12 Family Office in India PEAKLIFE CONTENTS 12 Evolving role of Family 15 OfficeThe EveryWoman in India Forum 2020 31 Sibling Dream Team 37 A Legacy Worth ‘Defending’ 41 Explosive Magnite 43 Driving the S60 45 Choco-local at Colocal 47 Borne Aloft by Design 52 Discerning Décor 17 Passion Project 58 An Oasis Of Pleasure 62 A Masterclass Apart Post COVID Era: 65 Aviation from India 68 New You, New Dial 39 The Gloss of Gloster 58 An Oasis Of 4 Pleasure PEAKLIFE PEAKLIFE FASHION "CURATING" MODERN MENSWEAR Conceptualized to break down the illusion that men aren’t conscious about fashion, Curato is Mumbai’s first-ever multi-designer store for men, and the brainchild of Tanishi Rahimtoola Agarwal. Keen and determined, Tanishi through Curato has successfully created a niche platform for men’s most exclusive and diverse picks for their wardrobe today. In conversation with the entrepreneur, here’s how it all began and where it’s happily going… By Vrinda Rastogi Starting off, how did Curato come about? It’s the only one destination you get styling What was the concept behind it? advice and have a wide array to choose from With menswear fashion riding at an all- never heard of names to emerging stars and time high, from street to runway, Curato is the established dinosaurs. answer to the millennial male’s sartorial needs. Curato aims to deliver a highly curated With Curato now going digital, what are collection of menswear ensembles including some challenges you’ve had to face? clothing, accessories and footwear from For any entrepreneur their first company revered designers to budding talent across is like a new-born child - you don’t know what India. We’re the perfect amalgamation of 40 of you’re doing while starting it and keep India’s finest designers; classic Indian wear learning and evolving in the course of time. from Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rohit Gandhi & The journey with Curato has been similar. Rahul Khanna, Kunal Rawal, Masaba & Payal Embracing e-commerce wasn’t a conscious Singhal; edgy formal wear from Rimzim Dadu decision but a natural transition for me to & Amaare; Indian-wear from Sva & Arjan grow and expand the operations. Having said Duggal; androgynous wear from Antar Agni & that, I didn’t realise how quickly we would Bloni; hip athleisure from Shivan Narresh, need to take the business online. The Nought One & No Grey Area , and trendy pandemic and closure of the store during the casual wear from Sahil Aneja, Country made lockdown made us re-evaluate the shifts in & Lacquer Embassy among others. consumer behaviour and patterns. One of the obvious things I noticed was a growing need What would you say is the USP of for consumers to shop online. With that, I fast- Curato? tracked Curato’s online platform. With price points ranging from 1,500 INR – 50,000 INR for their accessories and ready- What would you say encapsulates the to-wear collections in-store, and an additional “Curato” man? offering of pre-orders for custom designed People are staying at home more so it is bridal attire going up to 2 lacs INR, we aim to natural to assume that they want to be in gradually become the premier shopping clothes that are more comfortable and easier destination for all-things menswear in India. to wear. That being said, everyone is still 6 "MENSWEAR MARKET IS GETTING MORE EXPERIMENTAL AND INTERESTING. TIMES ARE CHANGING BUT AS FAR AS MENSWEAR IS CONCERNED, WE HAVE MILES TO GO." attending video conferences, virtually celebrating friends’ birthdays, or having virtual long-distance date nights. Each occasion would warrant a different outfit, and we are working towards catering to these ‘new normal’ looks. With 2021 approaching, what can we expect from Curato in the future? Any collaborations for us to look out for? Our website is just the start of our online journey. We are working on a series of IGTV videos and YouTube tutorials on styling tips, designer reviews, and testimonials. We are planning to use the data we have acquired about our users’ behaviour to create curriculums on men’s fashion by collaborating with EdTech platforms. Further, we also plan to collaborate with style influencers for a ‘Curated By’ section, whereby their top picks from the website will be displayed on the homepage. As virtual fashion shows are the future, we are working on a virtual Curato Red Carpet where we might even be able to employ augmented reality or virtual reality. Lastly, any word of advice for those venturing in the same sphere as you? Menswear market is getting more experimental and interesting. Times are changing but as far as menswear is concerned, we’ve miles to go. Personally speaking, I would say there’s definitely a scope so, believe in your idea, believe in your philosophy, work hard, and be consistent.