Meir Living, founded in 2022 by NIFT Mumbai alumna Manya Gupta, creates home décor that combines storytelling, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Collaborating with artisans from Agra and Moradabad, the brand develops culturally rooted products using materials such as metal, wood, and terracotta. Its small-batch, low-waste production model reflects a strong commitment to sustainability, complemented by its initiative of planting one tree per product sold, with over 1,200 trees planted.

An '80s child with one foot firmly planted in another era. If I ever need rehoming, a flea market will do just fine.

I build sets and style spaces for films, television commercials, print campaigns, and everything in between. My work is about creating worlds—the settings, spaces, and images that shape a story's visual identity and help bring its narrative to life. We build environments where characters belong; spaces convincing enough to become their reality, if only for a moment.

Darshan’s design philosophy centers on authenticity and originality. He aims to craft costumes that blend seamlessly with the narrative, enhancing both the emotional tone and realism of a film or series. His designs showcase his adaptability across diverse genres, time periods, and characters—each piece meticulously crafted to reflect the essence of the story. He began his career designing menswear for prominent Indian brands such as Provogue and Killer Jeans, before transitioning to cinema with his debut film Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women (2003).

Bhupesh Saini is a fashion designer, costume stylist, academician, and alumnus of NIFT Mumbai. Founder of the label Bhupesh Saini, he blends sustainability, heritage craftsmanship, and contemporary design to create affordable yet distinctive fashion. Having styled over 300 cinematic projects across films, music videos, OTT platforms, and print campaigns, he has worked with celebrities including Neeti Mohan, Nargis Fakhri, Gauahar Khan, and Shehnaaz Gill. He is also a visiting faculty, academic advisor, and mentor to aspiring designers across India.

Aarushi Garg is a Fashion Communication alumna of NIFT Mumbai, founder of Shiro Mani India, and co-founder of Basant Clothing. Her journey spans fashion communication, trend research, craft engagement, social commerce, and conscious fashion. With experience across WGSN Trend Research for India, Okhai, and leading fashion, media, and luxury platforms like Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar Magazine as well as the Fashion Design Council of India, she developed a sharp understanding of consumer behaviour, artisan-led design, and brand storytelling.

Abhishek is a visionary fashion designer who believes that fashion is not just about clothing, but a medium for expressing one's innermost thoughts and unleashing wild imagination. He seamlessly weaves the elements, from the allure of little knick-knacks to the captivating colours and designs.