Poddar: Rare Rabbit founder was Zara Man's sole designer and manufacturer for 12 years
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Manish Poddar (founder of Rare Rabbit) discusses his early apparel career and supplier relationship with Zara.
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“In those days, I worked for 12 years exclusively for them. I designed collections for them. I was the only men's manufacturer for them, for Zara man.”
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