Trained Hindustani classical dancer and singer, ace fashion designer and a lover of travel, Payal Jain is a lady of many talents and an avid believer in the subtlety of true luxury
Mention 'luxury', and the typical connotation is with ostentation and being larger than life. Fashion designer Payal Jain begs to differ though: "The more simple it is, the more luxurious it would be. Luxury does not have to be ostentatious - I believe it needs to be understated. If you are wearing a beautiful jacket or carrying a nice bag, it does not need to have monograms all over the place." Quite a refreshing take, as against the typical desire to impress!
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