Priya Ahluwalia is a fashion designer who makes clothes with a very clear socially responsible and cross cultural dimension which is why she is a multicultural fashion designer. She is London born of Yoruba Nigerian father and Indian mother so she has always been in contact with different cultures and traditions. She attended the University of Westminster and London College of Fashion where she made fabrics and prints into contemporary shapes such as combining old textile patterns with modern dress designs.
Priya Ahluwalia began her professional path as an intern in Alexander McQueen’s fashion house working with a specialisation of tailoring and embroidery. In 2018, she launched a brand named Ahluwalia, inspired by her diverse background and frequent trips to Lagos and Delhi. The designs are made out of cut and sew recycling a lot of deadstock materials using patches, embroidery, and color. Apart from running her own brand, she has worked on projects with the brands: Adidas, Ganni, Browns, Liberty London, and published a book called Jalebi depicting the South Asian diaspora in London.
How Fashion Can Be Inspired By Your Values—Interview by Priya Ahluwalia
Priya Ahluwalia Top works
Ahluwalia AW19 collection
Gender and sexuality in the context of the individual, assimilation and remembering are the subjects and this collection touches, the construction of which used the worn Nigerian national football jerseys and Indian silk saris.
Ahluwalia SS20 collection
It was mostly comprised of knitwear, embroidered with beads and crystals on recycled denim and wool, and it was. Hair and hair styles of black women – the diversity and the beauty – this is what was celebrated in the collection.
Jalebi book
An online book A work detailing the South Asian diaspora in London, incorporated pictures of Ellis and texts conducted by Burley.
Awards won by Priya Ahluwalia
British Fashion Council New Gen Award 2019
A prize that attracts a new wave of fashionistas in the UK fashion industry.
H&M Design Award 2019
One such honor is for the most creative and green wearable art.
LVMH Prize 2020 finalist
Created to award young fashion designers across the globe.
Published in Vogue, Elle, Dazed, i-D, The Guardian and others.
The appreciation of work done by her and the extent of the influence she holds in the fashion world and culture.
Held exhibitions at Somerset House, Victoria & Albert Museum, etc.
A display of work and ideals in eminent establishments.
Was invited as one of the speakers of TEDxLondonWomen 2019.
A stage for putting across views and ideas concerning fashion, its impact and preservation, and also identity.
As such, Priya Ahluwalia is one of the most successful and interesting apparel designers in the present generation. She s not just making beautiful clo dresses.
Funny traits about Priya Ahluwalia
She speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Yoruba and French.
She acquired these languages while growing up and travelling.
Talking of the horror genre, she likes bollywood film industry and Nigerian music
She likes to follow movies made by Karon Johar and songs by Burna Boy and Wizkid.
She is vegetarian and likes Indian cuisine.
For ethical and health reasons, her diet consists of plants, and she enjoys cooking foods like dal Makhni and Palak Paneer.
Rumors
She is in a relationship with rapper Stormzy.
This rumor started when they were seen frolicking at a fashion event in London.
She is about to debut her beauty line
This rumor started when she shared a selfie with a lipstick and the caption coming soon.
She is relocating to New York.
This rumor started when she said she was working on a project with a brand based in New York.
Relationships
Family
She shares a close bond with her parents and her younger brother who encourage her in her profession and motivate her creations.
Friends
She has a social circle that consists of people working in the same creative field which includes photographers, stylists, and other artists.
Love affairs
She is quite conservative regarding the information she gives about her romantic life and the people she has dated.
Priya Ahluwalia in Movies/Films
Ahluwalia: A Short Film by Samona Olanipekun
A documentary film that traced the life of Priya Ahluwalia as she went to Nigeria and India to know her culture.
The Future of Fashion with Alexa Chung
It was a series where Ahluwalia had featured as one of the up and coming stars in the British fashion industry.
The Next Black: A Film About the Future of Clothing
A Film About the Future of Clothing Priya Ahluwalia was seen in the movie as one of the change makers who are re inventing the fashion industry in the era of sustainability and technology.
