"I have inherited a strong mix of their personalities - strength, humility, a certain Caribbean laidbackness. The biggest lesson that I've learnt from them is that the only way you will rise above tyrants is by doing good work, and lots of it," said the designer, who also thanks veteran designer and her mentor Wendell Rodricks for his support.
Asked about her parents' reaction to her instant success, Masaba say that her mother is proud and overwhelmed. And it even shows with the way she carries her daughter's designs.
"She was overwhelmed (with my success) and so was I. It's something that hasn't sunk in for both of us yet. What keeps me grounded is that barring my creative talent, it was the timing that really propelled my work. The industry was aching for a new approach to Indian wear and somehow, it just clicked," said Masaba, whose saris are a hit.
