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Jinali Mody

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#fyp #birthday by @jinmody

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Decided to tell my own story :) by @jinmody

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4 months ago

Posted @withre.gram • @thenodmag At heart, 28-year-old entrepreneur Jinali Mody (@jinmody ) is a science whiz. Yet the founder of Banofi (@banofileather ), the creators of a plant-based alternative to leather of the same name that’s made using upcycled banana crop waste, is looking to make big moves in the fashion industry.

“I was always very sustainability minded,” says Mody during a recent visit to Mumbai shortly after winning the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025. “So, whenever I shopped, I always felt either massively guilty or I struggled to find alternatives. I wanted to make it easier for people to enjoy fashion, to express themselves, but without damaging the environment.”

Today, Mody has developed a range of accessories to show Banofi’s potential. There are structured, office-ready totes (Mody carries one herself), a fashion-forward angular sling bag, a rectangular, lipstick-red clutch, laptop cases, wallets and card holders, and plenty of office supplies, such as notebooks, pen holders, and desk organisers. Some have been embossed with a pebble finish or reptile-skin textures, others are smooth, but all of it looks, feels, and even smells like leather.

At the link in bio, @butoolbegum chats with @jinmody about Banofi's surprisingly earthy and high-tech process, and why sustainability matters so much to her. by @jinmody

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a year ago

Captions are hard but looking at you is easy 🥰 Happy birthday @skhubz ❤️ by @jinmody

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4 days ago

Unpopular opinion: “It’s too late” is just as dangerous as “It’s not real.” 🌍 My honest reflections from Climate Week NYC.
#ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateAction by @jinmody

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5 days ago

Come with me on a random Saturday as a founder. Meeting brands and trying the many samples at the @veganindiaconference! While feeling bad for a lizard and laughing with a friend ❤️ by @jinmody

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12 days ago

This is me “not wanting to travel.” Here’s my attempt at keeping up with @skhubz lowkey life. 🇬🇧🇮🇹🇫🇷 by @jinmody

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a month ago

The same way ingredients are disclosed should it be mandatory to disclose components of packaging?

[Material Science] by @jinmody

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a month ago

Better options 🌎🧘🏽‍♀️

🇮🇳 @proyog — Natural rubber + organic jute + cotton

🇺🇸 @jadeyogamats — Natural rubber

🇬🇧 @liforme — Natural rubber base + PU grip layer

🇺🇸 @scoriaworld — Natural cork + tree rubber

🌿 @okoliving — GOTS-certified organic cotton + plant-based dyes

The takeaway: look for mats made primarily from natural rubber, cork, jute or organic cotton and check what the grip/coating is made from too.

#nontoxicyoga #sustainableyoga #lowtox by @jinmody

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2 months ago

Send this to your fav matcha drinker 🍵 by @jinmody

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2 months ago

kinda love this trend and thinking though things that are true to me❤️ by @jinmody

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2 months ago

Hot take - Seed oils (despite the hate) are way better than saturated fats based on decades long public health info 🌱🛢️🫒🥜 taken in Mumbai by @jinmody

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