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Nakul Bajaj Founder and CEO, Darveys N akul Bajaj is the man behind the popular digital luxury retail platform — Darveys. Bajaj founded Darveys in 2013 with a vision to revolutionise consumers’ shopping experience in India. As one of India’s largest luxury e-commerce companies, the platform connects consumers to multi-brand retailers across the globe, showcasing over 120+ luxury brands sourced from over 500+authorised brand retailers worldwide. The idea for Darveys sparked when Bajaj was completing his undergraduate studies in Atlanta. While there, he heard about his mother’s new Prada bag which she had purchased for a whopping two lakh rupees; twice the US retail price. And so, Bajaj recognised the immense, untapped opportunity in the luxury retail segment of India and worked towards the creation of Darveys. An avid traveller, Nakul Bajaj has travelled to different parts of the world, gaining exposure from different cultures. Through his travels, he gained insights into the fashion industry, while realising the “Life is like an ECG machine. When it hits the lowest point, always remember the next point will be the highest. The day it’s a smooth straight line, we lose ourselves.” lack of opportunity for many Indian consumers to experience different cultures and fashion trends. His online platform Darveys allows consumers to discover luxury brands from across the world, at much more affordable prices. Raseel Gujral Ansal Architect and Founder, Casa Paradox I nterior designer and architect Raseel Gujral is the creative source behind many VIP homes in India and abroad. Daughter of Satish Gujral, Raseel was born into the world of art. With a keen eye for detail, she believes in creating tasteful and artistic interiors that truly make a home beautiful. Being in the industry for over three decades, she started out specialising in interior architecture and then moved into furniture and graphic design. Today, Gujral is the Creative Director & Founder at Casa Paradox, carrying a mammoth legacy of creative excellence combined with a fearless compulsion to evolve. Being a veteran in the luxury world, Gujral describes luxury as a sensory experience in all your senses including your imagination. “Don’t think of the exit plan, think of what you love and what will give you joy for the rest of your life.” 114 | | 115