Life of an Intern: Episode 2

A Whirlwind of Experiences & Pudi Masala

No way! Month two is already waving goodbye?

This is exactly why my mother always used to say, “Time slips by in the blink of an eye.”

Hi, I’m Shreya, and just like that, another month in Bangalore has flown by, filled with amazing experiences, little adventures, and of course, great food.

The Highlight: ASW with Kamakshi Ma’am

One of the biggest moments this month was attending Apparel Sourcing Week (ASW) with the honourable Senior Vice President of Design, Mrs. Kamakshi Kaul.

Muskaan and I had the opportunity to capture her photos and videos for her social media, which was both fun and a learning experience. After the event, she treated us to some delicious pastries, which was honestly so sweet of her (and yes, the pastries were sweet too!).

A Big Styling Project with MAX Fashion

Another exciting (and slightly exhausting) project I’ve been working on is the styling for MAX Fashion’s upcoming men’s face for their men's collection (actor’s name: Not spilling the tea yet!). I worked closely under my mentor, Sonal ma’am, and this has been one of my biggest hands-on projects so far.

From store visits 1–2 times a week to sourcing garments in the actor’s size, coordinating fittings, meetings, approvals, even generating AI mock-ups of outfits and lots of packings, it’s been a full cycle. The shoot is scheduled in Mumbai, and I’m genuinely thrilled to see how it turns out. Huge thanks to Sonal ma’am for guiding me throughout and including me in every step of the process.

More Projects, More Chaos

Alongside the shoot, I’m juggling several other projects—one of which involves styling for an upcoming event where three rappers will perform. I’m creating style-boards for their looks as well as for the influencers attending the show. Things are hectic, but in the best way possible!

Food Diaries: From Ghee Pudi Dosa to Momo Cravings

Okay, let’s talk about food—because food deserves its own section.

Just like Muskaan (check out the 1st episode), I’ve found my go-to office food : Ghee Pudi Dosa. And I’m officially obsessed with it. The pudi masala is now a non-negotiable part of my dosa. I’m so hooked that I’ve decided to carry back 2–3 bottles of the masala when I return from Bangalore. No regrets!

Now for the funniest food adventure—Muskaan and I wanted to go out for food and initially, we thought of trying cafés or some Korean food, but everything was either too expensive (end of the month = budget crisis) or had poor ratings. Then came a massive momo craving! We found a stall 30 minutes from the office and took an auto—but couldn’t locate it. After 45 minutes of searching there, we almost gave up and decided to eat whatever we found—shawarma, vada pav, corn. Just then, we finally spotted the momo stall!—and let me tell you, it felt like a reward from the universe. That day we realized: Bangalore is not made for street food—it’s all about cafés and restaurants!

The Sweet Ending

To wrap up the month, Muskaan and I watched “Metro In Dino”—a really sweet, feel-good film that became one of the highlights of July. I even recommended it to Sundeep sir and Aveek sir (cause they’d asked me how it was).

And before I forget—yes, just like last month, I haven’t taken a single holiday. Again.