“This is the first interview in a washroom,” laughs Sanjay Garg as we take a quick walk through of his 5,400 sq.ft. store, Malligai, ahead of its launch in Chennai. The washroom with its unique vanity unit and old brass tap is a teaser for a beautiful restoration drama.
The charming white bungalow off Cenotaph Road is not just a store showcasing his signature clothes and craft, it is an effusive ode to Raw Mango’s distinct past-update aesthetic. “This has been a dream for many years. I wanted to create a space that evokes multivalent cultural connections. After looking up over 50 old houses in Chennai, we settled for this one,” says Garg.
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