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The business of luxury: Founders building India's next iconic brands

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18.08.2026

Since founding her Label Kaleido in 2016, Priyanka Munot Rai has transformed her vision into one of India’s emerging luxury fashion brands. Combining business acumen with creative excellence, she is known for her signature western, cocktail, indo-fusion, and bridal collections, distinguished by contemporary silhouettes, unconventional motifs, and intricate craftsmanship.

Her brand is retailed through 30 multi-designer stores across India and a two-storey flagship store in Indore, offering prêt, occasion wear, bridal couture, bespoke customization, and wardrobe styling. With an in-house manufacturing unit, the label launches new collections every three months while providing made-to-measure services and virtual consultations for clients worldwide.

A Business graduate, trained at Pearl Academy, NABA Milan, and certified as an ICBI Image Consultant, Priyanka leads a team of 40 professionals while balancing motherhood. Delivering 4–5x ROI, her vision is to establish a globally recognized luxury brand and expand with another flagship store, showcasing Indian craftsmanship on the world stage.

Aryan Bawa is the Founder and Creative Director of IRIS Fine Jewels, a next-generation luxury jewellery brand redefining fine jewellery through exceptional lab-grown diamonds. Combining nearly a century of legacy from Bawa Jewellers with a forward-looking vision, he is focused on making high-quality diamond jewellery more accessible without compromising on craftsmanship, beauty, or ethics. Under his leadership, IRIS Fine Jewels........

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