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VK: Have you experimented with your looks VK: Can you recollect any funny incident in
with shades/contact lenses? relation to shades which has happened with
you?
SS: Not really as I believe in being natural so
I have not really tried to experiment with my SS: One day I was sunbathing on the beach.
looks. Suddenly, I realised that I had lost my glasses.
Once I looked around, I found that my dog took
VK: Your favourite shopping destination my glasses from the towel and they were with
for shades? him and he was sitting next to me with them.
SS: My favorite shopping destination for
shades is Dubai and USA. Dubai because one
gets possibly all the brands here and my other
shopping destination for shades is USA.

VK: Good brands often come with an
expensive tag. How much are you willing to shell
out for your favourite brand?

SS: Well, if I really like it and I want to buy that
particular shade I can spend up to Rs. 50,000.
VK: How many shades do you currently have?

SS: I currently have over 15 sunglasses, out of
which eight are Ray Ban’s, two are Prada glasses,
two Burberry and three Fendi.

VK: Which is your favourite shape in shades?
SS: Aviator classic by Ray ban which have
been made immortal by Hollywood star Tom
Cruise are my all-time favourites.

VK: What are the factors you keep in mind
while purchasing sunglasses?
SS: The factors I have in mind while buying
sunglasses are: 1) the lens should be of good
quality 2) the shape should suit my face and 3)
they should be branded.

VK: Do you prefer metal sunglasses or acetate
ones and why?
SS: I prefer metallic shades just because they
suit my personality.

VK: Eyes are the most precious of the five
senses. How do you look after them?

SS: I agree that the eyes are the most
precious of the five senses, hence, we should
take care of them. I make sure to have ample
sleep, protect them from the sun and use good
quality lenses in my shades.

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