India, May 11 -- By the manicured greens of Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, as the light slants golden through the trees, Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja move with unhurried ease. Dressed in breezy creations - relaxed linen shirts, loose silhouettes - the duo radiate not just effortless style but an evolved self-awareness, born of years spent redefining Indian luxury resortwear.

It's been 15 years since Shivan & Narresh launched their eponymous label, and what began as a daring introduction of swimwear to a wedding-obsessed fashion market has since become a movement - one that celebrates the body, art, individuality, and the unapologetic joy of travel. "When we started out in 2010, there wasn't even a conversation around body confidence ...