Ajjay Mehrra is an award winning designer for Menswear. He has broken fashion norms by hosting a fashion show in a running train in 1995 and holds a Guinness world record for the same. He is one of the oldest and most well respected brand names in the world and has always been incredibly fashion forward. Ajjay's strengths are his contemporary cuts, fine silhouettes, comfortable and practical clothing.
His clothing has always focused on tailoring and draping, which is now considered the epitome of fine clothing. Ajjay’s collection offers finely tailored and customized Indian Ethnic Wear and a wide collection of Western Formals. The range of western evening wear is perfect for those who want to stand out and make a fashion statement. In his assortment of tuxedos, designer suits, formal suits, coats, overcoats, shirts and trousers, you will find something that is just right.
1) What is your current position?
Currently I am the owner and designer of my label, The Ajjay Mehrra Collection.
2) What are your proudest achievements?
There are two achievements that stand out for me. The first would be hosting a fashion show on a running train, which got me into the Guinness World Book of records and the second would be winning the award for the "International Designer of the year 2016" in the House of Commons.
3) What inspires you?
Men. I feel they are often the least pampered creatures of all of God's creations. I love influencing men to dress better and making them realize how the outlook of the world changes towards them if they only make the effort.
4) What has been the biggest obstacle in your career?
I think being overtly emotional. I've often let things go when I shouldn't have and this has led me to a position where I have to start over. Not my wisest decision but I've learned from it in the long run.
5) Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date?
My wife. She's my right hand man, for lack of a better word. She helps me work better and be a better man. Apart from this, the interaction between the Western and Indian world is very interesting.
6) What is the best aspect about your current role?
Being a staple in the wardrobes of the who's who of the world makes me so happy. And overall influencing men and their mindsets with regards to their dressing sense.
7) And the worst?
Being labelled just another Indian designer. I think I'm so much more than that, especially since my forte is western wear. I like to stand out from the crowd and it does niggle at me if somebody assumes I'm another run of the mill designer.
8) What are your long term goals?
I'd like to see my label spread across the globe. Long term I hope to see myself competing with others of the same calibre as me, while maintaining a distinct signature line.
9) If you were Prime Minister, what one aspect would you change?
Sometimes I feel like there is so much that needs a drastic change, that I can't particularly pinpoint any one thing. On the other hand it's fun to see how the country is adapting to all the changes, internal and external that are affecting it.
10) If you were marooned on a desert island, which historical figure would you like to spend your time with and why?
HRH Prince Charles. There is hardly anybody I have interacted with who is as gracious and more eloquent than him. I'd love to spend time with him and maybe convince him to try on some of my creations.
