Tag: #sfmade
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Our woman warrior… Victoria!
Ever so often you bump into “Women Warriors”; fearless, passionate, tenacious women who fight the odds to not just survive but make a difference. Unwavering in her beliefs, and willing to go the extra mile; Victoria is one such woman in my tribe. A few years back on a whim I ventured into Victoria’s spin…
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Chai with Devika
At a friends dinner party a few years back I met Devika as she whizzed in creating her presence that was undeniable. While she carried her designer fare ever so nonchalantly, what was indisputable was her charming smile and warm persona; her best accessories! Born and brought up in Mumbai, Devika is our Globetrotting mama.…
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Let’s celebrate us!
As a woman-owned business, I want to take a moment today to celebrate all the women around me who make “ME” happen. I am a big believer in the power of the tribe, and it indeed takes a village. My journey is what I enjoy the most, and it would be incomplete without your support.…
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An afternoon with Hillary Frank.
As Head of Community and Marketing at CRV – a Silicon Valley Venture capital firm, Hillary is focused on building a dynamic, robust Silicon Valley community that supports both CRV and their portfolio companies along the way. When I first met Hillary at our kid’s school with her three darling kids in tow; vibrant, energetic,…
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Conscious Consumerism
The fashion industry is the world’s second most polluting industry after oil. The global textile production utilizes 25 percent of the world’s chemicals. At a recent TrunkShow event, a lady walked up to me to view my clothing line. Like any new founder of a company I was enthused to tell her about the work…
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A day with Sindhu Peruri
Sindhu Peruri – a talented interior designer whom I am fortunate to call a friend. Capturing Sindhu through the eye of our camera for our fall collection was in essence, an effort to encapsulate her spirit – Mom, talented interior designer, fashionista, entrepreneur, and wife. To view Sindhu’s work is a feast to one’s senses.…
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Sustainability in Fashion
“I truly am a fashionista at heart.” However, “Style is a self-expression of who you are.” Namrita Chettiar Label was reborn with a mission to advance socially and environmentally sustainable manufacturing & sourcing practices while enabling artisans who practice time-honored fabric making processes and empowering women in villages and small towns world-over. So What is…