The evolution of our traditional dance forms is interesting.His design venture offers clothing solutions for the differently-abled, giving them ease in dressingA designer can get inspired by anything; wherever the inspiration comes from, it ultimately takes him on a journey of realising his dreams. Speaking of the reason behind treading a different path, he says, "Move Ability Slothing Solutions for the disabled as a concept is very close to me."Joe is one designer who has taken the purpose of fashion a notch higher by designing user-friendly clothes for the differently-abled, thereby striking a balance between practicality and haute couture. By creating costumes for dance, I realised the importance of integrating movement into clothes and that movement brings us a feeling of release and freedom. Clothing is our second skin."A designer can get inspired by anything; wherever the inspiration comes from, it ultimately takes him on a journey of realising his nylon stretch dreams.

He interacted with Kalaripayattu, Kathakali, Mohiniattam and Bharatanatyam dancers to interpret their traditional attire for contemporary couture. Paris is a beautiful city. That is when I decided to return to Kerala and start a studio with a hands-on approach to design. Speaking of the reason behind treading a different path, he says, "Move Ability Slothing Solutions for the disabled as a concept is very close to me. I believe clothes designed to facilitate movement more effectively celebrate our creativity and uniqueness. He has a reason, "My early studies created an awareness in me about my environment and sustainability. After graduating from NIFT and working in Delhi, this question of sustainability and clothes came back to me. We try to maximise what we get out of each fabric in production and thereby minimise our wastage." Travelling, eating and meeting people are his way of understanding different cultures. After graduating from NIFT and working in Delhi, this question of sustainability and clothes came back to me. The number of people dependent daily on assistance from others to get dressed is vastly growing on a global scale. We try to maximise what we get out of each fabric in production and thereby minimise our wastage.". I have been designing clothes for my daughter Tilotama (11 years old) who has Branchial Plexus bilateral — a condition that limits mobility in her arms, as well as a close friend Rahul Cherian, a differently-abled lawyer and an activist who passed away recently."Joe is also a writer and a musician who creates the music, sound and projections for his shows."He had worked with renowned designer Suneet Varma in Delhi for three years but chose to relocate to his hometown Kottayam.

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