QUOD is creating new narratives with its latest lines of designs
Ikshit embraces fresh expressions with two distinct clothing lines—Toile and Social
Ikshit Pande, an emerging name in the world of fashion, melds sustainability and fluidity with quirky and edgy silhouettes that can turn any casual or party outfit into a chic sartorial affair. For this summer season, Ikshit has embraced fresh expressions with a clothing collection that features two distinct lines instead of one: Toile and Social. “This is new for us as we have traditionally made very specific kinds of clothes. Toile represents the core of our brand’s identity. Toile is the DNA of brand QUOD, while Social is an active pursuit to embrace Indian crafts and textiles and reinterpret them for today and tomorrow,” explains Ikshit.
What’s the idea behind the collection?
For us, the idea is to continually push boundaries and move beyond our comfort zone. It’s about experimenting and exploring new creative avenues while staying rooted in what we believe in. The idea is to always do something that feels both classic yet fresh. We experiment and push the world’s dressing agenda forward, and that’s what every collection tries to contribute towards, whether it be in classic tailoring or now with heritage textiles.
What are the sustainable efforts included in this collection?
For the debut Social collection, we have worked with WomenWeave from Maheshwar on sourcing handspun and handwoven khadi, ensuring that every step—from textile making to the final touches—aligns with our commitment to sustainable craftsmanship that also feels contemporary and fashion-forward. The second line, Toile, celebrates sustainability through the use of patchwork and applique techniques, repurposing leftover textile scraps. This approach reflects the idea of upcycling waste and supporting environmental- friendly practices throughout our collections
How do you treat textiles in your designs?
They are a powerful medium to elevate and enrich any design. For us, it’s about seeing the possibilities—whether through fusing, repurposing, or reimagining fabrics. Every textile helps tell a story, and we approach it with a spirit of experimentation, constantly exploring new ways to transform and re-create. For us, it’s as much about textile manipulation as it is about the textiles themselves.
What inspires you as a designer?
There’s inspiration in every corner—men, women, how they dress and style themselves, people on the streets, nature, architecture, and shapes in things and objects. But I do keep going back to nature. Perhaps because of being born and brought up in the foothills of the Himalayas, there is a recurring connection to nature and all of its forces.
