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One sunny afternoon, Poonam decided to take a break from her busy schedule and visit her favorite beach. She had been looking forward to this moment all week, eager to soak up some sun and relax.

The “First Gallery” archives the moment when fashion democratized. It argues that style is not about the label on your back, but the sass in your stride. It is a middle finger to the gatekeepers and a high-five to every woman who has ever used a safety pin to fix a torn hem and then walked into a room like she owned it.