My idea of happiness is family, food, fashion and prayer, says Ashish Soni

Celebrated designer Ashish Soni on his personal passions 

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My personal style is: Comfort over fashion, always.

My personal style icon: Two of them: David Beckham and Tom Ford.

An item in my wardrobe that means a lot to me: The tuxedo. I would love to wear one every week.

Ashish-Soni-Tuxedo Soni would like to wear a tuxedo every week

My favourite souvenir from my travels is: My bow-ties, I have many. 

The best gift I have received: The Theragun massager.

The best gift I have given: A Dior Saddle I bought my daughter when she turned 16. 

The last thing I bought: Nespresso pods. 

The last book I read: ‘From Hollywood to the Himalayas’  

The last film I loved: Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’, it was terrific.

'Laapataa Ladies' by Kiran Rao The poster of Laapataa Ladies. (Right) Director Kiran Rao

My Spotify list would include these songs: Songs by Diljit Dosanjh, AP Dhillon, Black Coffee and Keinemusik

My wellness routine is: Oil pulling in the mornings, near infrared light therapy three times a week, and detoxing with fruit every Navratras. 

My favourite holiday destination: Anywhere where the water is crystal blue.

Sea The best holidays are by crystal blue waters

I love to collect: Spectacles.

Spectackes Soni flaunting two spectacles

My fridge always has: Champagne.

Minimalism or maximalism: Minimalism, I feel it defines who I am.

My home looks like: An extension of my personality when I am on a safari.

My favourite mix of traditional and contemporary is: Shopping at Good Earth. Eating at Indian Accent. Staying at the Leela Hotels.

Food-Indian-Ascent The best meals are at Indian accent

My best ideas come when: One is not thinking about them. 

The best way to spend Rs 20,000 is: Dinner at the best restaurant in town. 

My idea of happiness is: Family, food, fashion and prayer.

Ashish-Soni-wife Soni with wife Misha Grewal, as happiness is family time

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