10 Life Lessons to Learn from Sabyasachi Mukherjee

Sabyasachi Mukherjee, one of India’s most influential fashion designers, was born on February 23, 1974, in Kolkata. Growing up in a middle-class Bengali household, he was surrounded by books, films, music and a deep cultural sensibility—elements that would later shape his unmistakable design language. He entered the industry at a time when high fashion leaned heavily towards Western glamour. Instead of following the trend, he turned towards India’s own traditions and showed that these could hold their own in the world of luxury.