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How Genesis’ 1986 album Invisible Touch, and meeting Phil Collins, changed the life of a fashion label founder

  • Listening to Invisible Touch brings Tania Mohan, founder and creative director of Hong Kong fashion label Tabla, the happiest memories of her life
  • Getting the chance to go to Australia to present Phil Collins with an award on behalf of the Hong Kong people taught Mohan to trust her gut instinct

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Phil Collins of the band Genesis performs in support of their album The Invisible Touch at The Brendan Byrne Arena (Meadowlands Arena) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US, on May 30, 1987. Photo: Getty Images

The 13th album from Phil Collins-fronted band Genesis, “Invisible Touch” (1986), marked the final stage of the formerly progressive rock act’s transition to a more accessible, pop-oriented sound.

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Tania Mohan, founder and creative director of Indian-influenced Hong Kong fashion label Tabla, tells Richard Lord how it changed her life.

It was summer; I was 15 going on 16. Invisible Touch came out and I just loved it from the moment I heard it. I had such a wonderful summer, and this album reflected it.

That was the summer I went to school in England; it was a wonderful boarding school, and I played this album all the time I was there. Until today, it brings me the happiest memories of my life.

Tania Mohan is founder and creative director of Hong Kong fashion label Tabla. Photo: Tabla
Tania Mohan is founder and creative director of Hong Kong fashion label Tabla. Photo: Tabla

It’s an album that never gets old – I was listening to it this morning, and I still love it.

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