"That's quite difficult to answer," she says, "there are so many things that are so nice about Indian fashion. But, I think you are very strong taste and influence in jewels. I also love the shoes here and the way cloth is manufactured. In short, your technical knowhow is also amazing. I love it!"

What about her experience in Mumbai so far?

"Well, I have gone around Mumbai, taken boat rides, gone to night clubs, restaurants. Mumbai, I feel, is a lot like Europe," she smiles.

Really? 

"I think there are quite a lot of similarities between our people. Especially in the commercial and professional way. I am also so encouraged to see so many women are working here, she says.

"And not to mention the fact that even though women are so modern here, yet they are so traditional and wear the sari. I think it is just wonderful," she continues.

Any food she fancies in Mumbai?

"I love the seafood here. I especially like the spicy fish I had in Gazali (a restaurant in Mumbai) the other day. But in Paris, my favourite food is the foie gras. We have it during festivities, and I love my foie gras with while wine," she says.

Theresa Vejda is in India as a speaker for a seminar, conducted by Mod'Art International in India. Other speakers include Patrice de Place, the President of the Artistic and Education committee of Mod'Art International, along with Nishant Joshi, CMD Mod'Art and Belinda Randhawa, HOD Mod'Art.

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www.modart-india.com

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Mumbai – 400 057

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