Ashwin Thiyagarajan - Play To Your Strengths And Do It With Absolute Dedication (Fashion Designer)

 

Fashion isn't an idea for me. It has been a fascinating love since I was a child. My grandmother used to tell me, the first thing I asked her after I woke up in the morning was "what did mom wear to work?" I have always had a flair for colours and textures. That was a the starting point for me. 

1. Tell us about your background and journey. 

I'm Ashwin, born and raised in Chennai. I have a degree in electrical and electronics engineering and I also worked in an IT company for 2.5years, after which I decided to follow my dreams. I took the plunge and haven't looked back since.

2. How did you come up with this  idea and go about executing it? 

 Fashion isn't an idea for me. It has been a fascinating love since I was a child. My grandmother used to tell me, the first thing I asked her after I woke up in the morning was "what did mom wear to work?" I have always had a flair for colours and textures. That was a the starting point for me. 

 3. What has been the biggest challenges that you faced in your career and how did you overcome it?

The initial period was quite challenging. When you quit a well paying job to start your own label, you can be certain that it won't be a cake walk. Nevertheless, I cherish those challenges too for they made my journey truly satisfying. You know what they say. No pain, no gain. 

4. What tips would you like to give to the future and aspiring entrepreneurs?

 Play to your strengths and do it with absolute dedication. It is bound to work. Naysayers will do their best to pull you down. Tune them out and focus all your energy into your work.

5. What is your idea of success in life?

 I don't think much about success. I never have. I never will. Everyday I walk into work happy and sure that this is what I want to do, and that I will do it well. As long as I have that, I will not worry about success or any other parameter that the society imposes on me. 

Ashwin Thiyagarajan

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@ashwin.thiyagarajan

@ash.tyag

Interviewed by - Ananie Borgia