RAJASTHAN TO RODEO

Bringing handcrafted couture to California's most glamorous address

- Words ARANYAA CHOWDHURY

Beverly Hills has long been the stage for fashion's boldest stories - and Anita Dongre's arrival marks a new beginning, one that bridges Indian craft with Californian ease. The first Indian designer to open a flagship in New York and Dubai, Dongre now extends her global footprint with a sunlit Beverly Hills store, the opening of which was co-hosted by Mindy Kaling and Poorna Jagannathan. Known for dressing everyone from Kate Middleton to Priyanka Chopra, Dongre's mission has always been simple yet ambitious: To take India to the world. In this candid conversation, she opens up about the soul of LA, the evolution of Indian luxury, and why craftsmanship remains at the heart of it all.

Grazia: Los Angeles isn't a typical choice for Indian designers - why Beverly Hills?