fabrics

The compounds shed both water and grease and are used in coatings in nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and jet engines.

“A lot of the time it’s about listening to the fabrics first,” she says.

Listening to Mandi made me realise how much I, too, had come to associate modern African design with ankara fabrics.

Best known for his use of lotus and peacock motifs, Bal used rich fabrics like velvet and brocade - his designs were elaborate, inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty.

Just like bespoke, you can choose from a variety of details — buttons, fabrics, patterns and monogramming.