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'Black dandyism originated as a form of self-expression to defy societal, racial and gendered norms,' Sabyasachi wrote. 'Within an Indian context, I think of Jamsetji Tata... who was denied entry to Watson's Hotel in Bombay. That experience led him to build the world renowned Taj Mahal Palace hotel as a symbol of resistance and empowerment.'
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