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Dsouza, Aloka

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Aloka D’Souza, alongside a highly skilled team of tailors, dedicates her efforts to crafting bespoke attire for ‘any body’.

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Profession(s): Costume Designer

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Nationality: India

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Biography

Aloka D’Souza, alongside a highly skilled team of tailors, dedicates her efforts to crafting bespoke attire for ‘any body’. The studio prioritises tailoring fashion to suit each individual's unique physique, character, and comfort, advocating for a shift towards slow fashion amidst the prevailing fast fashion landscape. Aloka's innovative approach to fabrics breathes life into adaptable, minimalist costumes that draw influence from Indian, Western, and contemporary styles. Embracing minimalism for versatile clothing, prioritising top-notch materials, and employing intricate tailoring techniques are key practices at “Aloka’s Fashion Studio”, initiated in June 2014. As a fashion designer, she specialises in tailoring garments for diverse genders and age groups. Her passion lies in transforming traditional Indian textiles into globally inclusive fashion. Additionally, Aloka meticulously designs and crafts costumes for dance and theatre performances, taking into account the performers' movements.