“Life comes out of chaos” a statement made by Axelle reminded me of my exciting journey of finding niche labels….. generally of one leading to the other…. feels like a never-ending treasure hunt. Last year I arrived at a private sale, in which a fabulous children’s label Loulou des Indes was exhibiting (had featured them earlier) and thought it best to follow their trail for similar indie chic brands. That’s where I discovered this primarily leather crafted label Chandernagor– a name inspired by the French colony, now a quiet suburb of Kolkata, West Bengal, which was earlier known for its clean wide roads and elegant houses along the Hoogly river. Being French, Axelle Decamps and Noelline Besson(Indian origin) zeroed in on this very poetic name as it suited the sensibilities of the Europeans who fancy the exotic treasures coming from India.
