“He dropped the Lakdawala surname and became Alibhoy to everyone on Colaba Causeway.”

This series is a part of an ongoing collaboration between BOMBAYWALLA and PAYAL KHANDWALA rooted in our shared love for Bombay’s layered history. It spotlights the archival narratives of the people and places that give the city its soul.

Photographs: Philippe Calia

For us, craft has always been about precision, shaping every step of the garment-making process.Discover how this philosophy comes to life in our latest film.

It is a celebration of the unseen, the often overlooked, and the deeply intentional elements that make up the DNA of each and every garment. From the first stitch to the final silhouette, every tool plays its part to craft detail into design.

Director: Akshay Sharma

Production: Elements Productions

Music + Sound Design: Rohan Ramanna

Editing: Sarthak Cheema and Akshay Sharma |Watch video here

Episode 8 of our ‘Women of India’ series takes us to Calcutta, where Pranoy Sarkar turns his lens to the women at the heart of a city that shaped his early years.

Photographs: Pranoy Sarkar

Payal has always had a deep admiration for brocade, and to celebrate this passion, she launched her debut brocade collection in 2014. Ever since, these regal fabrics have been integral to our brand’s identity. Payal continues to design festive garments in her hallmark silhouettes while keeping the beauty of the craft front and centre.

Photographs: Team PAYAL KHANDWALA

"For 30 years, Stephen Fernandes has been vegetarian. Every afternoon, he has one green vegetable made by his son Joel at Gable’s, his father’s restaurant. "

This series is a part of an ongoing collaboration between BOMBAYWALLA and PAYAL KHANDWALA. It showcases the people, places, and spaces of an older Bombay adapting to and living in New Mumbai.

Photographs: Sunhil Sippy