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Backstage with Blur the BorderAuthor: Blur the Border
Backstage with Blur the Border is now live with the second edition of the podcast where we go behind the scenes with the founders and creative visionaries of India's leading homegrown labels. Hosted by Aishwarya Avlani, a brand consultant and content creator, she speaks to the founders of these brands to understand their entrepreneurial journey, and uncovers step-by-step, what goes into the making of a successful homegrown label. Each episode is packed with insights so if you're a budding entrepreneur looking to break into the fashion, beauty, or lifestyle industry, we promise you'll leave with valuable takeaways. The podcast series is presented by Blur the Border, a digital editorial platform that discovers and celebrates the powerhouses currently strengthening Indias homegrown landscape. New episodes release every week! Follow the podcast to stay updated. To discover more, head to: https://blurtheborder.com/ or find us on Instagram @blurtheborder_ Reach out to us at hello@blurtheborder.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Fashion & Beauty, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Craft, Waste, and Vision: Ritwik Khanna’s Model for Fashion’s Future
Episode 1
Thursday, 7 August, 2025
What does it take to build a fashion brand that challenges the fast-paced fashion system while reimagining the value of what we discard? For Ritwik Khanna, founder of Rkive City, the answer lies in treating post-consumer textile waste not as refuse, but as raw material for storytelling, innovation and design.In this episode, Ritwik walks us through his journey from growing up in a textile family in Amritsar to studying at FIT in New York, and how time spent working in Gujarat’s wastehouses led to the founding of Rkive City. More than just a fashion label, Rkive City functions as a research and design house committed to circular systems, responsible production and garments that carry meaning.With thoughtful collaborations such as the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and Karthik Research, and recent milestones like Milan Fashion Week, Rkive City offers a model for how India can lead the global shift toward a more intentional and regenerative fashion industry.Presented By: Blur the BorderHosted By: Tahira ChawlaProduced By: Blur the BorderAudio-Video Production & Post-Production: SpacePepper StudiosChapter Markers03:45 Where do you envision Rkive City?04:50 On collaborating with PDKF and Kartik Research10:20 On working with denim22:17 The over burden on supply chain23:52 Navigating growth while maintaining a zero waste model27:37 Remanufacturing as a future for India30:11 Industry support for young designers35:47 Rkive City's collection at the Lakme Fashion Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
