Manila Sharma Rathi is an entrepreneur who started her career in the hospitality industry. Having worked in front office and sales roles at renowned hotels such as Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur, Crowne Plaza Bangkok, and Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu, she optimised her learnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She has established MS Clothing, Made In Nepal, a brand that creates high-quality casual wear for women. She also oversees the well-established brand, Rakura tea, a family business venture.
Manila is passionate about dancing, cooking, and maintaining an organised and clutter-free space. A style enthusiast and devoted pet parent to her dog, ‘Pucci Pompom’, Manila embraces life with creativity and discipline, balancing her love for fashion, hospitality, and mindful living.
What makes a person beautiful
Authenticity, Empathy and Ethics
What makes life beautiful
Life is beautiful with your loved ones around you, being healthy mentally and physically, living your dream, your work, and being grateful for everything you have.
What makes you smile
Everything my husband does to put that smile there.
Favourite Comedian
Russel Peters
Current perfume
I have multiple favourites and my choice of the day depends on my mood. Among some favourites are Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel, YSL Mon Paris, Jo Malone Pear & Sol De Janeiro.
You are addicted to it
I have a sweet tooth. I am addicted to chocolates and pastries.
On your wish list
To travel around the globe
You stay fit by
Dancing is therapy for me. I do Yoga as well. I love my supplements and I drink a lot of good Rakura teas.
Best Year of Your Life
2019, the year I got married.
Latest Splurge
A designer handbag
Skincare
Cleansing, toning, Vitamin C, moisturizing, sunscreen and using my essential serums and oils from time to time.
Gadget
An apple girl – my iPhone, air pods and apple watch. Also, I can’t live without my Marshall speakers.
Style Icons
Keira Knightly and Blake Lively
Always in your handbag
Bank cards, lipstick, tissues and miniature perfumes.
To unwind
I love going outdoors
Favourite holiday destination
Italy, for its places, people and food.
You always struggle with
I usually struggle with time. I am a perfectionist and 24 hours isn’t enough.
The best thing about being you
You do me one good, I’ll do you two.
Favourite makeup brand
Estee Lauder, Bobby Brown, Kosas, and Mesauda
Three things you absolutely do to look your best
Face masks, good light makeup, and an attire check along with my bags and shoes.
On a bad hair day
Lots of dry shampoo or tie a bun
One tip you learned that makes you photo-ready
To be comfortable in what I am wearing
In your spare time
I tend to cover up areas I missed out on my to-do lists or catch up on something that I have kept pending.
Books or movies
A lot of books and a lot of movies
Favourite place to eat in Kathmandu
Nina’s. No place can beat the food consistency and perfection.
Advice you would give to your younger self
Don’t worry about the good things lost as God has the best things awaiting you
Celebrity crush
Alexander Dreymon
Have you ever been told to change something about yourself
Only by my husband… to not keep a fragile heart and not to take everything personally.
Favourite Cuisine
Italian, Japanese, Indian and Nepali cuisine
A quote you live by
There is no one like me, there has never been anyone like me and there shall never be anyone like me. Authenticity is everything. And that is my superpower.
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