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(Clockwise from right) Owner GautamSinha; the café at the store; a bag andtrunk by Nappa Dori.``````(From left) InsideNo Borders Shop;owner KanikaKarvinkop.``````NO BORDERS SHOPTucked away of a busy main road in south Mumbaiis the charming Khotachiwadi heritage district.Walk past old homes with mosaic walls, a chapelwith a mural of the Virgin Mary, and go up thewooden staircase of a yellow-painted, 200-year-oldbungalow. With its tiled flooring, coloured ceilinglamps, and antique furniture, No Borders Shop feelslike it’s from an older time. Here, designers like Eká,Anavila, Rimzim Dadu, and péro sit comfortablyalongside vintage finds from Christian Dior, Prada,and Norma Kamali as well as indie accessorybrands Luiny and Arpana Rayamajhi from the US.Owner Kanika Karvinkop plans to host exhibitionsat the space and she already showcases artworksby illustrator Isabelle Feliu and embroidery artistNegine Jasmine, among others.47/G, 1 Lane, Kotachiwadi, Girgaon, Mumbai``````We’re already fans of Nappa Dori’s polished leather bags and accessories. Now, designerGautam Sinha has taken his brand further with this latest flagship store in Delhi thatoccupies a sprawling 7,000 sq ft warehouse. Unlike their previous outlets, this oneboasts a café and houses a range of other brands including menswear by Shift,womenswear by Bodice, and sneakers from VegNonVeg. An in-house studio meansyou can have your Nappa Dori leather goods customised while you sip on hot chocolateor snack on pierogis at Café Dori. As an added bonus, there’sa separate menu for dogs in case you want to bring along a furry friend.Dhan Mill Compound, 100 Feet Road, Chhatarpur, New Delhi ■NAPPA DOR I WAR EHOUSESLOW SHOPPINGDiscover the addresses that matter, with ideas, designs,and curation that make them uniqueALL IMAGES COURTESY THE BRANDS

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