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Get to know... Nivedita Saboo

The fashion designer talks about her next splurge, designing a new couture collection, and a fabulous cook – but only when she’s in love

Updated on: Jul 25, 2023 16:24 IST
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The high point in designer Nivedita Saboo’s life? Topping her class at NIFT, Delhi.
The high point in designer Nivedita Saboo’s life? Topping her class at NIFT, Delhi.
  • Currently I am:

    Designing a new couture collection.

  • High point in life:

    Topping my class at NIFT, Delhi.

  • Low point in life:

    Every time I feel dejected by myself.

  • On my speed dial:

    My team, immediate family and closest friends.

  • Today I’m craving:

    Champagne.

  • Next big splurge:

    A new factory for producing couture, with a swanky design studio.

  • App I check before going to bed:

    Instagram.

  • Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self:

    To enjoy life and create beautiful memories.

  • A secret skill I have:

    I’m a fabulous cook – but only when I’m in love.

  • A superpower I wish I had:

    To be able to translate my designs into immediate reality.

  • My favourite Sunday memory while growing up:

    Watching the kiddie English movie that we were allowed once a week.

  • My favourite bad habit:

    Micro-managing.

  • The worst part of being a designer is:

    Never getting a break, whether in life or on vacay.

  • If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…:

    Travel back in time and change some decisions that might have shaped my life differently.

  • A trait I despise in people:

    Dishonesty.

  • Being a boss is the best thing because:

    You get to bully everybody! Hahaha.