
Born in India, raised in Singapore and now based in New York, Sameer Sadhu, 35, has been active in the music scene from a young age. He played in bands, worked at a record store, and interned at The Militia Group, a California-based independent record company. Today, the co-founder and partner at artist development consultancy Secret Signals and VP of A&R at Nettwerk Music Group is passionate about discovering upcoming artistes. Sadhu credits his late father as a style influencer: “He was always well put-together, and the way he carried himself was something I was always in awe of.”
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“An early memory of fashion was wearing my dad’s watch for my first grade class photo. Come to think of it, he may have bought me a fake one!”
Seven-year-old Sadhu
“My favourite designer is Jonathan Anderson of LOEWE. His shows are so whimsical and refreshing, yet the brand is still commercially accessible. Their Tomato Leaves candle is one of my favourite scents.”
LOEWE’s Creative Director, Jonathan Anderson
“Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” best summarises my life. Life is a balancing act of hope, heartache and expectations, but it’s the moments of unpredictability that you never dreamed of that tend to be the ones that fill your lifetime.”
Nimrod by Green Day vinyl
“In terms of design and style, I draw a lot of inspiration from people around me—my wife in particular. We’ve been together for almost eight years, and it’s been interesting to see our styles have evolved and grown together. It’s as if we both go about our lives, and bring home our inspirations, and somehow push and inspire each other.”
Sadhu in a Dzojchen suit with his wife, Alex Sadhu
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“If I had to wear one brand for the rest of my life, it’d be The Row. It has everything, and it’s subtle and fuss-free. If not, please ship me Craig Green’s fall/winter 2017 collection.”
A look from The Row men’s spring 2023
“Some up-and- coming artistes I would recommend looking out for are Vacations, Miya Folick, Abby Safe, Eliott Moss, Danny Dwyer, bôa and Miami Horror.”
Singer/ songwriter Danny Dwyer
“Young designers and creatives who have something exciting to say or a unique point of view excites me—both in my personal style and work—I want to support and see them grow.”
In a Jacquemus shirt, The Row trousers and CELINE shoes, Sadhu is not one to follow trends
“There are two things that I hold dear in my wardrobe. Emily Bode made me a shirt out of my mother’s sari for my wedding—that’s very special. Secondly, it’s a 1970s 18k gold Patek Philippe 567 that I acquired last year to commemorate my first gold record as an A&R.”
Time-honoured pieces—Sadhu’s Patek Philippe watch
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Time-honoured pieces—his wedding shirt custom-made from his mother’s sari by Emily Bode
“Something I would tell my 15-year-old self is to prioritise spending time with my parents for the next 12 years because you’ll never get that time back. Other than that, I believe everything else happens for a reason.”
Sadhu with his parents
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