Meet the Nepali designer building a career with America’s most iconic brands
Summary
Alina Shrestha, a 24-year-old Nepali designer based in New York, has built a career designing accessories for major American brands including Ralph Lauren, J Crew, and American Eagle.
Key Points
- Alina Shrestha is a Nepali accessories designer working for Ralph Lauren in New York, contributing to handbags, wallets, and belts.
- She previously worked at other major American brands such as J Crew, American Eagle, Champion, Juicy Couture, Victoria’s Secret, and Skims.
- Shrestha's journey began in Kathmandu where she developed an interest in fashion, eventually studying at FIT in New York after time at Kent State University.
- She hopes to launch her own label incorporating Nepali craftsmanship and design traditions to appeal to a global audience.
