Mumbai Teens Launch Luxury Fashion & Eyewear Brands

Mumbai’s dynamic startup ecosystem now features two young founders, Saachi Pasari, 18, and Arjun Phoolka, 17, who have successfully launched their own brands while still attending DSB International School.

These entrepreneurs are making notable entries into distinct markets, with Pasari establishing a luxury fashion label and Phoolka an innovative eyewear brand, both driven by identified market gaps.

Hangover’s Luxury Vision

Saachi Pasari founded ‘Hangover,’ a luxury party-wear label born from her desire to create unique designs unavailable elsewhere.

• The brand offers limited monthly drops of hand-embroidered occasion wear.
• Pasari aims for ‘Hangover’ to become a global luxury brand.
• Her strategy prioritizes meticulous attention to detail over sheer scale.

Ollo Targets Eyewear Market

Arjun Phoolka established ‘Ollo,’ an eyewear brand addressing a critical gap in the Indian market for durable, quality frames.

• ‘Ollo’ frames are strategically priced between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000.
• The brand caters specifically to a generation that prefers to frequently change their eyewear.
• Phoolka leveraged experience gained from his father’s company and lessons from previous ventures.

Both founders faced initial skepticism regarding their age, a common hurdle for young entrepreneurs entering established industries.

However, they consistently emphasized that credibility is earned through the quality and execution of their products, rather than relying on age alone.