Global by design

Wintour’s latest muse,Blake Lively. The latest collection will be available as part of a trunk show starting today till December 18,at Bungalow 8,Colaba.

The New York-based designer’s work has featured in several international fashion magazines,but it wasn’t easy getting onto those coveted pages. “There was a lot of trial and error along the way,till I finally found my strengths,” she says. Being the daughter of Mohan Murjani,chairman of lifestyle brand Murjani Group,helped only a little. “I grew up in an environment where there was an appreciation for fashion and style. Apart from that,being my father’s daughter helped some way in terms of introductions,but those only get you so far. After that,it’s your own hard work that counts,” she avers.

At Bungalow 8,Murjani is getting her Fall 2010 collection for display,including the uber popular Celine Hobo,made of soft brass mesh and leather trimming and Megan,the accordion-shaped resin clutch. What stands out about the designs is that,despite Murjani’s Indian roots,there isn’t an overwhelming Asian influence in her designs. “I design bags which I myself would like to carry with any outfit and for any occasion,so for that reason,they have to comfortably straddle Western and Indian aesthetics. The shapes are basic and practical,but each bag will have a small Asian twist,whether it is the hardware or some design detail,” she explains.