Designer and stylist Priya Patil, who is behind Amitabh Bachchan's 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 13' look, is on Cloud Nine. She was most pleasantly surprised when she was approached on behalf of the President of Nauru, Lionel Rouwen Aingimea because he was most impressed by Big B's 'tie bows'.
Located in the Pacific Ocean to the northeast of Australia, Nauru is the world's third-smallest nation after the Vatican and Monaco. The 'Tie -bow, inspired by Victorian cravat, was created specifically for Big B by Patil, with a tie suspended from it.
Sharing her surprise and joy over the interest shown by Nauru's President, Patil said: "In the Republic of Nauru, one will find a number of Bollywood fans. They consume a lot of Bollywood content. The President was fascinated by Mr Bachchan's wardrobe, the way he carries himself and his style. He was so interested in the 'tie bows that he also wanted them."
It's an honour to design for the President
Continuing with her story, Patil added: "A member of the Government of Nauru contacted me and asked me if I could design for the President a collection of 'tie-bow' and other accessories. Honestly, it is an honour for me, more so because Mr Bachchan is adored by so many and is the ultimate fashion icon. It is such a big compliment for me." She said she would later design the president's wardrobe.
Patil described how she would go about making the 'tie-bows' for the President. She said she had received a mood board with various aesthetic elements associated with the island nation, for example, its national bird, the colours of its national flag and its official crest, as well as the colours and themes the president likes. Based on these inputs, Patil said she would design her collection for the President of Nauru.
