The late Wendell Rodricks was a Goan fashion designer who is known internationally. People used to come to him for fashion advice and other creative ideas at the age of seven. The memory of his aunty’s minimalistic designed wedding gown had an impact on his work which is why he earned the title ‘Guru of Minimalism’. It gave him great joy to create something new and didn’t look at magazines, televisions or newspapers for ideas. In his opinion, “Women want to feel taller, slimmer and more beautiful while men look for practicality in daywear and clubwear for evenings.”
Goa has played a huge part in his philosophy which can be seen through his products like resort wear and eco-friendly clothing. One of his plans was his turning old home into the Moda Goa Museum.
You can get his creations at the Wendell Rodricks Design Space in Campal, Panjim, which is in a more than half a century old Portuguese house with a grey themed interior. Feast your eyes on the view of the park as friendly staff assist you. They even have a café for customers.
Each room has different themes: The white clothes room, Eco-friendly clothes room, Menswear room, Linen room and the Coloured room. The styles change according to seasons and occasions like Valentine’s Day, Christmas and Summer collection. The price range is between Rs.3000 to Rs.25,000. Their best-selling outfit & accessory is the Kunbi saree and the neck-wrap respectively. They also have other items like shoes and bedsheets.
Celebrities like Rekha, Lara Datta, and Rohit Roy have written their feedback on the walls, and so can you! Customers who have been shopping with them for 15-20 years love the service provided and they praise the staff, designs, pricing, display, and quality. They call it a “perfect shopping destination.”
Sheryl Gonsalves I NT GOGOANOW.COM
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