After an illustrious career dressing some of the most famous women around the world — from Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Shakira and Taylor Swift to Sushmita Sen, Sara Ali Khan , Sharwari, Genelia D'Souza and more — US-based Indian-origin fashion designer Mac Duggal expands his brand into its 52nd country, this year: India. Also read | Diet Sabya picks top 5 most stylish Bollywood brides ever In an exclusive interview with HT Lifestyle, Mac Duggal speaks about staying current while challenging and evolving, what it is like working with celebrities, and much more. Excerpts: After all these years in the fashion industry, what keeps you going? Is it hard to stay innovative? Mac Duggal: What continues to drive me is the relentless hunger for creativity and the desire to push boundaries.

I'm always seeking new experiences and concepts that I’ve never explored before. The fashion landscape is constantly evolving, and with it comes endless opportunities for experimentation, innovation, and discovery. Even after all this time, I feel there is so much more to do, and that excitement is what keeps me going.

Staying innovative can be challenging at times, but if you remain open to new ideas and embrace failure as part of the learning process, it becomes much easier. Inspiration is everywhere—from nature to the people around us—and staying curious and receptive to the world can spark the most unexpected and exciting creative breakthroughs. A post shared by Mac Duggal (@macdugga.