In a city known for tradition and restraint, Lata Madhu has carved out a fashion story that is anything but conventional. As the founder of Collage, Chennai’s pioneering multi-designer concept store, and the local partner of Raw Mango in the city, Lata has spent over two decades shaping a more nuanced, thoughtful narrative around Indian luxury, one rooted in craft, curation, and cultural integrity. In this exclusive interview, Lata Madhu talks to Sumita Chakraborty, Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, about accidental beginnings, Collage, evolving definitions of Indian luxury, and why staying off the beaten track has always been her most powerful choice.
Welcome to the dazzling, chaotic, and fabulously eclectic world of Indian fashion, where trends are as diverse as the country’s street food and as vibrant as a Holi festival. Sumita Chakraborty, Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, explores the stylish vibrant realm where haute couture collides with street style, unraveling the colorful chaos of India’s fashion scene. Join her on a cheeky stroll through a world where tradition and trendsetters blend in a dazzling sartorial dance.