Designer Rahul Mishra signs up with Myntra to mentor young talent

Things have changed since he started out, but Rahul Mishra still knows the importance of mentoring. Which is why the designer signed up, along with other well-known designers, for The Myntra Fashion Incubator (MFI). It's a program where they mentor aspiring designers. Mishra has two protégés — Harleen, whose upcoming brand is called Pluie, and Anwar, whose brand is called Suo.

"When I started, I lacked some of the skills which are taught here," says Mishra, "These guys are learning a lot — from how business functions to how production is done. I like the energy and integrity that Myntra has put forward." The designer adds that mentoring is a natural fit for him. "It's refreshing to speak to young minds." The challenging bit? Mishra doesn't hesitate a second before confessing, "Tech is constantly changing, so I have to keep updating my know-how".