Manish Malhotra often shares glimpses of his bond with his mother on social media. The designer, who lives with her in Mumbai, regards his mother as his strength and inspiration. She has also played a significant role in his fashion journey, encouraging his love for clothes and movies since childhood. (Pic: Instagram/Manish Malhotra)

The seed of Anita Dongre’s fashion journey was planted when she saw her mother stitch clothes for her and her sisters. `Despite having to look after a family of six kids, my mom always made time to design, cut, and sew beautiful clothes for me and my sisters. I guess I inherited my creativity from her,` she revealed in a Facebook post. Now a celebrated designer, Dongre credits her mother not only for shaping her life but also for nurturing her love for fashion (Pic: Facebook/Anita Dongre)

Masaba Gupta shares a close bond with her mother, Neena Gupta – a connection that shines through in their interactions both on social media and screen. In an Instagram post, the designer revealed that when the foundation of her label, `House of Masaba,` was laid, her mother was the `accountant` and `Chief Everything Officer,` while she focussed on the creative side. In a previous interview with Mid-day, Gupta also shared that her mom taught her to stay grounded and stay connected with reality. (Pic: Instagram/Masaba Gupta)

Designer Nishka Lulla Mehra, who is a mother herself, shares a close bond with her mother, Neeta Lulla, who is also a celebrated couturière. The two not only support each other’s careers but also share a special friendship. Nishka’s fashion journey was inspired by her mother. (Pic: Instagram/Nishka Lulla)

Sandeep Khosla’s love for his mother is evident in the heartfelt conversations with her he often shared on social media. The designer, who lost his mother in February 2025, cherished spending time with her and referred to her as his `hero` and `greatest mother` in various posts. (Pic: Instagram/Sandeep Khosla)