Bobby Chadha says business casuals can slay in both boardrooms and parties
The SRC aviation founder has a lot of blues in his wardrobe.
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Bobby Chadha also talks about his love for business casuals, Italian suits, George Clooney and more.
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Bobby Chadha, founder of SRC Aviation, on how his suits define him and why he remains partial to blue.
Casual is best
“I like wearing casual business suits because you can go from the boardroom to a cocktail party in it. It’s a look that works well everywhere.”
Blue notes
“I mostly like my suits in hues of blue. I find black formidable. Other colours I wear are browns and greys, but I remain partial to blue. It’s classic but isn’t intimidating. I wore my first suit when I was 18, to a family wedding. It was tailored and yes, it was a shade of blue.”
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Added confidence
“My best feeling while wearing a suit was while meeting a delegation at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi in 1982. I am in the aviation business and it was an important occasion. I wore a black suit with navy blue pinstripes. I was very young and I felt it added to my overall confidence.”
Talking about his wedding suit, Bobby Chada said, "I don’t think so much fuss has ever been made about my dressing." The Italian cut
“I usually buy my suits in Milan because I like the Italian way of styling and the fabric. Italians make the best suits.”
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Perfect match
“My most memorable one has to be my wedding suit. I don’t think so much fuss has ever been made about my dressing. It was a suit I wore after the traditional ceremony. It was a beige suit with a rose pink tie to match my wife (designer) Ritu Beri’s outfit.”
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Caring for your suit
“I’m particular about my suits and get them dry-cleaned. I travel often and I make it a point to hang suits in a garment bag. So when you arrive, you are ready for the boardroom. A creased and crumpled suit is a definite no.”
Wear it like Clooney
“The accessory that complements a suit best is a trendy watch. I like the way George Clooney wears his suits. I like a classic feel. I would never team my suit with a pair of sneakers”.
Forever 21, Diesel, Gymboree: Iconic Fashion Labels That Filed For Bankruptcy
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Over the past couple of years, some of the biggest names have declared bankruptcy. Take a look at iconic labels for whom business went bad.
Over the past couple of years, some of the biggest names have declared bankruptcy. Take a look at iconic labels for whom business went bad.
When: March 2019 The American unit of denim and accessory brand Diesel filed for bankruptcy in March this year, blaming it on mounting losses, sales plunge, expensive leases and cyber fraud. In a statement, a company representative said that the restructuring will help Diesel USA operate as a “iconic and profitable brand”. But unlike other retailers that filed for bankruptcy, Diesel USA will not be shuttering its stores.
Trivia: The name Diesel was chosen by the founder Renzo Rosso because it was a term that was pronounced exactly the same way around the world.
When: March 2019The American unit of denim and accessory brand Diesel filed for bankruptcy in March this year, blaming it on mounting losses, sales plunge, expensive leases and cyber fraud. In a stat..
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When: September 2017 The iconic American toy store closed almost all 800 of its stores in 2018. The brand was deep in debt — estimated more than $5 billion — and had filed for bankruptcy the year before. The company’s financial woes were aggravated after private equity firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Bain Capital, as well as the real estate firm Vornado Realty Trust, took over the company for close to $6 billion in 2005.
Trivia: The R in the company’s name was intentionally inverted to make it look like it was written by a child.
When: September 2017The iconic American toy store closed almost all 800 of its stores in 2018. The brand was deep in debt — estimated more than $5 billion — and had filed for bankruptcy the year befo..
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When: February 2019 Payless first filed for bankruptcy protection in April 2017 during which it eliminated $435 million in debt and shut down 700 stores. Chief restructuring of f icer Stephen Marotta said in a statement, “The challenges facing retailers today are well documented, and unfortunately Payless emerged from its prior reorganisation ill-equipped to survive in today’s retail environment.” The 2019 bankruptcy filing reportedly estimates a debt of $470 million as the shoe retailer planned to shut down close to 2,400 stores in the US and Canada.
Trivia: Reportedly, close to 18,000 people worked for the company in 2018.
When: February 2019Payless first filed for bankruptcy protection in April 2017 during which it eliminated $435 million in debt and shut down 700 stores. Chief restructuring of f icer Stephen Marotta ..
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When: January 2019 Gymboree, a children’s clothing retailer, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years in January. In a statement, CEO Shaz Kahng said, “The company has worked diligently in recent months to explore options for Gymboree Group and its brands, and we are saddened and highly disappointed that we must move ahead with a wind-down of the Gymboree and Crazy 8 businesses.” The company shut close to 800 stores.
Trivia: The company began as Kindergym when founder Joan Barnes launched a play program in San Rafael.
When: January 2019Gymboree, a children’s clothing retailer, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years in January. In a statement, CEO Shaz Kahng said, “The company has worked di..
