India’s growing presence in the global fashion scene has led to an influx of South Asian talent, who’re clearing pushing the envelope with global collaborations, and international runway appearances. Be it designers like Rahul Mishra, Falguni Shane Peacock, and Gaurav Gupta or names like Lakshmi Menon and Ananti Nagrath, the international fashion scene is peppered with Indian multi-hyphenates who’re leading the way, and changing stereotypes, and narratives — one global collaboration at a time. Here are the top South Asian faces to keep an eye out on.
This Delhi girl’s claim to fame goes a long way back before her striking presence at the Paris Fashion Week 2024. From owning the ramp at the Ferragamo Spring/ Summer 2023 fashion show to being the first Indian model in history to walk for the luxury fashion house Versace, at Milan Fashion Week, Nagrath’s known for snagging some of the biggest collaborations — she’s also worked with Bottega Veneta, Swarovski and Alaïa — and turning everything she touches to gold. As someone who’s equally sensational on the home shores, Nagrath’s quite an Indian designer’s darling and has walked for renowned names like Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Shivan and Naresh and the like.
Most recognised for being the first Indian model to be featured in a Burberry campaign — besides the time when international rumour mills were working overtime and linking her with Leonardo DiCaprio — Neelam Kaur Gill is a force to reckon with.