Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association

Shivin Singh, Absent Findings - born in Delhi and raised in Dubai, Shivin Singh is a menswear designer now based between Florence and the UAE. A Polimoda graduate, he founded Absent Findings in 2023. His work explores themes of individuality, self-expression and cultural heritage.

What is the mission and vision of your brand?

The name Absent Findings comes from my experiences of finding my true self outside of the path laid out for me. It symbolises being absent from what it is you are “supposed” to be doing, and instead finding what you are destined to do.

Our mission is to create clothing that tells personal stories that resonate universally. For instance, I sometimes use heritage saris — passed down from my mother and grandmother — and then mix them with deadstock fabrics to give them a new lease of life. The pieces are designed to give people the confidence to be their true selves.

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