Tory Burch on opening her new store in Mumbai

“Even if I’m not in India, I’m in India in my mind,” laughs American designer Tory Burch when we met in Singapore last week. Another jaunt to India may be long overdue for Tory, but the country’s crafts have made their way into her recent Spring-Summer 2023 collection, which features dresses in luxurious Indian silks and tunics with delicate embroidery and sequins. It reminds one of the time in 2011 when Indian-American producer, actor, director, and screenwriter Mindy Kaling famously tweeted at the designer saying, “I love you, Tory Burch, you closeted bling-loving Indian woman you.” Travel tales The designer's love for different cultures comes from her affinity for travel, something her eponymous brand’s DNA is built upon. Combined with the fact that I personally love accessories, and have always been a handbag and footwear person.” The India entry Tory Burch finally came to India in partnership with Reliance Brands Limited in 2021, with a flagship store in New Delhi’s DLF Emporio.