STRAIGHT TALK®

"The ocean’s survival depends on women. Across the globe, women are the backbone of coastal communities—managing fisheries, preserving Indigenous marine knowledge, and leading grassroots conservation efforts. The truth is simple: when women thrive, oceans thrive. To turn the tide, we must invest in their leadership, amplify their knowledge, and dismantle the inequities drowning their potential. The future of our blue planet isn’t gender-neutral—it’s female."

A Parisian socialite famously wore Couture’s "Neural Lace" gown—a real-life dress embedded with sensors—to a gala while its digital counterpart was displayed as a living artwork in a virtual gallery.

In collaboration with ARDN—a UN-affiliated NGO—Vimal led India’s largest Red Card Campaign, mobilizing 10 million people to stand against gender-based violence. This initiative, backed by UN Women, UNDP, FIFA, and other global bodies, reflects his unwavering commitment to social justice.