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One of the most sought after interior stylists in the country, Samir Wadekar is known for transforming spaces into an unparalleled visual delight.
He started his journey with a chance internship at Architectural Digest India in 2012. "I joined the magazine when the second issue was about to be published; I ended up working my way up and staying with the magazine for almost eight years," says Wadekar, who was exposed to incredible homes, people and places. He ventured as a consultant stylist in early 2020. Having studied product design and with a background in art history he developed a unique perspective when styling spaces and creative directing shoots.
This story is from the July 01, 2024 edition of India Today.
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