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RS: I’m always experimenting with my VK: What are the factors you keep in mind
sunglasses, and they’ve become an essential while purchasing sunglasses?
part of my daily routine. I believe everyone
should have at least one pair in their wardrobe, RS: The main factor I consider before
as they’re such an important accessory. While purchasing sunglasses is whether the shape
they make you look fashionable, they also play will suit my face. I usually try on 30-40 pairs in
a crucial role in protecting our eyes. Whenever a store before narrowing it down to the one
I go to the airport, I make it a point to pick up a I really like. Being brand-conscious, I tend to
new design that suits me, though not every style gravitate towards certain brands because they
works for my long face. I love experimenting offer superior quality, making them a good
with different looks, wearing various shades, and investment since they last longer. Another
playing with different coloured tints. I truly enjoy important consideration is whether the style is
trying out new styles each time. trendy and if I’ll continue wearing it long-term,
or if it’s something I’ll only use for the season.
VK: Your favourite shopping destination
for shades? VK: Do you prefer metal sunglasses or
acetate ones and why?
RS: One of my favourite places to buy
sunglasses is London. I absolutely love the city, RS: I love metallic sunglasses because
and it's where one can find all kinds of unique they’re sturdy and durable. I’m not always
shades. London is a place where people are careful with my shades – I tend to just place
not afraid to experiment with their looks, and them on the table or leave them around – so
the shops there offer collections that are unlike I prefer metallic ones since they can handle
anything you'll find elsewhere in the world. a bit more wear and tear without getting
I enjoy visiting sunglasses stores in London, damaged easily.
where I can discover different, quirky, and VK: Eyes are the most precious of the five
eclectic designs that add something special to senses. How do you look after them?
my collection.
RS: I make sure to take good care of my
VK: Good brands often come with an eyes. At night, I use under-eye cream to keep
expensive tag. How much are you willing to shell them moisturised, and during the day, I carry
out for your favourite brand? eye drops to keep them lubricated. I also drink
RS: I spend a lot on my sunglasses because I plenty of juices packed with vitamins and take
see it as an investment – not only for fashion but additional vitamin supplements to support
also for the quality, brand, and eye protection. If eye health. And, of course, I always wear
I love the shade, shape, and brand, I'm happy to sunglasses when I step outside to protect my
spend whatever it takes. I truly believe in certain eyes from the sun.
brands, and one I particularly adore is Prada.
VK: Can you recollect any funny incident
Whenever they launch a new design, I feel an in relation to shades which has happened
irresistible urge to add it to my wardrobe.
with you?
VK: How many shades do you currently have?
RS: Last year, I bought a pair of Armani
RS: I have sixteen pairs of branded sunglasses sunglasses and wore them to a Holi party.
and around 20-30 pairs of more casual ones that While playing with colours, some red colour
I’ve picked up from the street or various shops. got on the lenses. I took the shades off to
wash them and placed them on the basin
VK: Which is your favourite shape in shades?
for a while, but when I went back, they had
RS: Since I have a long face, certain styles disappeared. It was funny in a way, but at the
don’t always suit me. Right now, my favourites same time, it was really disappointing to lose
are square-shaped shades – they really one of the most expensive investments I had
complement my face shape. made at that time.
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