A proponent of understated elegance, a designer with penchant for intricate heritage textiles and a curator with a discerning taste, Ishita Parikh founded Bougainvillea -The Creative Verandah to create a venue for enabling conversations among artists, artisans, makers and the public; a veranda for creative stories. Backed with an experience of 12 years plus in the overlapping domain of design and aesthetics, Ishita Parikh stands tall amidst the trend-setters with her own independent minimalist style.
Rapid-fire Q & A with Ishita Parikh , Curator , Bougainvillea -The Creative Verandah
- 3 words to define your personal style
Minimal , Vintage inspired and Comfortable.
- Your favorite fashion icon
Gayatri Devi for her timeless style.
- One fashion trend you are digging in 2019
I don’t follow trends, so well.
- One fashion trend that makes you cringe
Synthetic or polyester garments and Neon colours are no-go zone.
- If you had just one garment to wear for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Comfortable and breathable white kurta…
- Understated elegance or maximalist drama
For sure it is understated elegance.
- One celeb you would want to swap your wardrobe with
Not really any one that I can think of.
- 3 make-up products you just can’t do without
They have to be Under eye concealer, a lip and cheek tint.
- How old were you when you first applied lipstick ?
It must be 19 or 20 I guess.
- Bold lips or nude style
Its actually hard to choose. I prefer both depending on my mood and outfit planned for the day.
- One nani ka nuskha that you swear by
Oh yes, it is turmeric, milk and honey face mask for glowing skin, straight from the kitchen.
- Night ritual for skin
I cleanse my face with Pull, a lake sediment salt by Pahadi local, followed by Gutti ka tel ( Apricot kernel oil) by the same brand as a daily skin ritual.
- Easy solution for bad hair day
Either go to Ulupi’s Salon or just embrace the frizz.
- Vacation on your mind
I am travelling to Japan this Diwali.
- What’s on your reading desk ?
Becoming by Michelle Obama
- Music for your soul
I like Indian fusion music. Ballad by Maya by Ricky Kej
- Movie and Series recommendation
A star is born, The Danish girl and La la land
- Daily fitness routine in 3 words
Pilates and brisk walking on the tread mill.
- Your food craving
PIZZA – hot or cold anyday. Be it true blue Italian version or even Gujju version.
- Quote that you live by
If the opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
“Style Speak” is a weekly series exploring the fashion, style, beauty, fitness and cultural identities of different personalities thereby shaping the discourse beyond the flippant surface of mere trends.
