Michelle Fashions

Michelle Fashions sits over in new Mirjalguda, at house number 14-227. It’s right here in the Malkajgiri part of Hyderabad. We have been running this place from this small building for quite some time. It's mostly about ladies' clothing and getting things tailored just right. The room is often filled with the sound of sewing machines humming along. We have racks of fabrics and finished pieces hanging on the walls. It’s not a big corporate store, just a local spot where people come when they need a new outfit for a function. My desk is usually covered in measuring tapes and scrap pieces of silk. Sometimes the power goes out and we have to wait a bit, but that's just how it goes here. We work with all kinds of patterns, mostly what people see in the local markets. Our customers are local families who have lived in the 500047 zip code for generations. It feels like home because everyone knows each other. I started this because I liked working with my hands. Now, it's just our daily routine. We open early and stay until the sun goes down. If you're walking through Mirjalguda, you'll find us easily enough. There’s no big sign with lights, just the name on the door. We put in the hours and hope the clothes look good when they’re finished. We like it this way.