From the vibrant streets of Harajuku to the design studios of New York, Alina Shrestha’s journey is one stitched together by curiosity, resilience and an unwavering belief in the power of self-expression. Today, as a Handbag Design Associate at Ralph Lauren, the young Nepali designer is living the dream she began chasing as a child. […]
In a city growing taller by the day, The Garden Project offers something far more luxurious than spectacle: space. Conceived as a living ecosystem of dining, design and community, this newly opened destination is quietly redefining what hospitality can feel like in Kathmandu. There is a particular kind of silence that only gardens know. Not […]
In a quiet corner of Kathmandu, where objects are meant to be felt as much as seen, Pari and She unfolds not as a brand, but as a philosophy. Founded by sisters Riva and Prativa, the label sits at the intersection of craft, care, and quiet rebellion. It resists speed. It resists sameness. And most […]
As the Nepali saying goes,“हुने बिरुवाको चिल्लो पात।” (roughly translates to: a thriving plant shows its promising growth in its first shiny and healthy leaves), Shaili Malla’s artistic potential and grounded nature were visible from an early age. Recognising her gift, her parents encouraged her to pursue the path of an artist that she seemed […]
Nepali Designers Taking Craft to Global Runways The global fashion calendar remains largely shaped by established capitals and legacy houses. Cities like Paris, Milan and New York continue to define what the industry considers international fashion. For designers emerging from smaller fashion ecosystems, entering these spaces is rarely simple. Distance, resources and visibility all become […]