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“
I ABSOLUTELY

LOVE SUNGLASSES

AND WEAR THEM ALL THE TIME... ”

- ROCKY S

Rocky S is a renowned designer with a distinguished
portfolio spanning both Hollywood and Bollywood, the two
largest film industries globally. He has had the honor of designing
for international icons like Beyoncé Knowles, Paris Hilton, and
the Pussycat Dolls. In Bollywood, Rocky S has created stunning
designs for over 350 films, including hits like Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, among many others.

Recently, Vasu Jit Kalia caught up with the renowned designer
during his visit to Dubai for Fashion Factor Season 9, where he
showcased his latest collection. The conversation delved into his
design preferences, favourite shades, clothing choices, and much
more. Excerpts of the conversation are given below:

VasuJit Kalia (VK): How was VK: Do you think this type of competition helps the local
the experience showcasing your talent?
collection at Fashion Factor
Season 9? RS: I believe there was no competition in the traditional
sense, as everyone truly deserves a great platform, and Fashion
Rocky S (RS): My experience Factor provided just that for every designer. It was an incredible
at Fashion Factor Season opportunity for designers to showcase their collections. The event
9 was incredible. It was my featured a variety of styles, from evening gowns to streetwear and
first time showcasing there, casual wear. I had the honor of closing the show with my evening
and the production was wear collection. The talent among the designers was outstanding,
absolutely stunning. The and they presented some really beautiful collections. I think
crowd was fantastic, and I felt healthy competition is valuable when everyone comes together,
truly honoured to close the as it pushes everyone to work even harder.
event surrounded by Emirati VK: Which sunglasses brands do you like? Can you list three
designers. The feedback I hot favourites in order of preference?
received was overwhelmingly
positive, and it made the RS: I absolutely love sunglasses and wear them all the time.
experience even more Whenever I go out, I can't do without them. My favourite pair,
memorable. which I wear every day, is a pair of black Dolce & Gabbana

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