Ashleen Dhamija, InStyle
Growing up, Ashleen Dhamija always loved to experiment with clothes – matching traditional with western outfits to create ensembles her friends would always be in awe of. “Whenever I watched Bollywood movies, I would follow the clothes lines more than the storyline,” says Ashleen.
In 2014, Ashleen won the Mrs India Universe Title and represented India in Malaysia. The model turned designer believes winning the title was the start of her dreams. “That was when I started believing in myself,” says Ashleen. “I didn’t want to stop there. I knew I wanted to own my own brand of clothing one day,” she says. And that was what she finally did with the help of her husband Kunal, and collaborator Sonam K, she introduced a clothing line in Australia – InStyle Wear.
“InStyle Wear basically represents me and how I would like to represent myself to others and how others,” she says, and adds that the clothing line aims to bring Bollywood traditional and western styles together in Australia.
“I am now looking forward to showcasing my designs at the South Indian bridal show in Melbourne,” she says.
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