Princess gowns with leg-of mutton sleeves, tulle skirts, lace dresses with Claudine collars—call it an elevated version of a church lady’s Sunday best, but that’s the signature offering at Ikshit Pande’s brand, QUOD. His childhood education at a Catholic school is the reason this Parsons School of Design graduate exhibits an affinity for subverting stereotypical iconography into modern fashion language. The 37-year-old started his fashion career seven years ago after leaving his job as a brand strategist. His work now features on magazine covers.

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