Festival season is a buyer’s market for fashion-forward Indian consumers, with much of the spending on textiles, garments, and jewellry. International brands are taking notice of the growing appetite of India’s affluent classes for luxury and responding with collections to satisfy their tastes.
Kanak Kapadia is a Mumbai-based brand consultant and strategist. Following a marketing degree from the University of Exeter, UK, she moved back to India to work with brands and start-ups across the country. She focuses on cultivating compelling success stories for diverse brands by seamlessly integrating creativity and strategic thinking. Through her experience in the luxury, food and beverage, and hospitality sectors, she has honed a refined skillset in crafting brand narratives that resonate with target audiences. From constructing business development initiatives to thoroughly executing them, Kapadia is dedicated to delivering bespoke, end-to-end solutions for brand success.
Nisha Kundnani is the founder of Bridelan, a bridal styling service. Prior to this, she was a fashion editor, writer, and stylist to the stars.
Priya Raj is a freelance lifestyle writer and content consultant for luxury brands. Her degree in finance led to a career in wealth management, after which she pivoted to journalism. Today, she covers alternative investments like handbags, watches, and diamonds. When she’s not working, Priya enjoys scouring the internet for vintage watches to research, buy, and restore.