Backstage with Blur the Border
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<p>Backstage with Blur the Border is now live with the second edition of the podcast where we go behind the scenes with the founders and creative visionaries of India's leading homegrown labels. </p><br><p>Hosted by Aishwarya Avlani, a brand consultant and content creator, she speaks to the founders of these brands to understand their entrepreneurial journey, and uncovers step-by-step, what goes into the making of a successful homegrown label. Each episode is packed with insights so if you're a budding entrepreneur looking to break into the fashion, beauty, or lifestyle industry, we promise you'll leave with valuable takeaways. </p><br><p>The podcast series is presented by Blur the Border, a digital editorial platform that discovers and celebrates the powerhouses currently strengthening India’s homegrown landscape. </p><br><p>New episodes release every week! Follow the podcast to stay updated. </p><br><p>To discover more, head to: <a href="https://blurtheborder.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blurtheborder.com/</a> or find us on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/blurtheborder_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@blurtheborder_</a> </p><br><p>Reach out to us at <a href="mailto:hello@blurtheborder.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@blurtheborder.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 8, 2025
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December 2, 2024
Beyond Streetwear: Dhruv Khurana's Vision for Almost Gods
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November 25, 2024
Reviving Craftsmanship: Monica Shah on Jade’s Grassroots Vision
<p>It’s episode 7 of Backstage with Blur the Border and in this episode, we have with us Monica Shah, one half of the dynamic duo who lead Jade, a brand that has gained recognition for blending India’s artisanal legacy with contemporary and modern-day ensembles. Most recently, Jade has launched the Grassroots Artisan Project, with a focus of showcasing indigenous craftsmanship techniques through ready-to-wear collections. Monica works closely with artisans who have gained expertise in a certain craft style and through their ingenuity, turns it into a motif through the Grassroots Project. For the brand, their mission is to preserve crafts and challenge the way in which we’ve worn them in India, while making it relevant to a global audience as well. In this episode, Monica speaks to host Aishwarya about the idea behind this project, Jade, and how they approach brand-building with this very important mission in focus.</p><br><p><strong>Presented By: </strong>Blur the Border</p><p><strong>Hosted By: </strong>Aishwarya Avlani </p><p><strong>Produced By: </strong>Rhea Bhambhani and Blur the Border</p><p><strong>Audio-Video Production & Post-Production: </strong>Canopy Media </p><p><strong>Location Courtesy: </strong>Canopy Studios</p><p><strong>Music: </strong>Licensed through Epidemic Sound </p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapter Markers</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:37 Introduction to the Host and Guest</p><p>00:57 Monica Dives Into The Grassroots Artisan Project</p><p>03:15 Reinventing Traditional Crafts</p><p>04:52 Cultural Sustainability and Modernization</p><p>05:22 The Future of Indian Couture</p><p>17:20 The Spirit of the Jade Woman</p><p>19:50 Challenges in Growing a Brand</p><p>21:28 Balancing Tradition and Modernity</p><p>23:57 The Role of Digital Storytelling</p><p>28:21 The Inception of Jade</p><p>30:28 How Monica’s Background in Interior Design Informs the Brand</p><p>31:42 On Collaborating with Museums </p><p>32:59 Go-to Homegrown Brands </p><p>33:35 Elevating Indian Design Globally</p><p>34:49 Looking Ahead</p><p>36:15 Know the Founder </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Backstage with Blur the Border?
<p>Backstage with Blur the Border is now live with the second edition of the podcast where we go behind the scenes with the founders and creative visionaries of India's leading homegrown labels. </p><br><p>Hosted by Aishwarya Avlani, a brand consultant and content creator, she speaks to the founders of these brands to understand their entrepreneurial journey, and uncovers step-by-step, what goes into the making of a successful homegrown label. Each episode is packed with insights so if you're a budding entrepreneur looking to break into the fashion, beauty, or lifestyle industry, we promise you'll leave with valuable takeaways. </p><br><p>The podcast series is presented by Blur the Border, a digital editorial platform that discovers and celebrates the powerhouses currently strengthening India’s homegrown landscape. </p><br><p>New episodes release every week! Follow the podcast to stay updated. </p><br><p>To discover more, head to: <a href="https://blurtheborder.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blurtheborder.com/</a> or find us on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/blurtheborder_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@blurtheborder_</a> </p><br><p>Reach out to us at <a href="mailto:hello@blurtheborder.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@blurtheborder.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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