NYFW: Culture of Art & Fashion

57 West 21st Street,New York NY 10010

15 September, 2022

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Project Gaia NYC is bringing together the South Asian fashion and art community to the spotlight this NYFW. The founders of Project Gaia NYC, Aayka Fashion, Maalicious Jewelry, Maison de Papillon and artist Preeti Varma are collectively hosting a pre-launch event the eve of their NYFW pop-up! Each of these brands will be presenting their collections alongside a panel discussion with a Q&A format with the attendees. In line with the theme of cultural influences, food will be provided by Madamji, drinks by Junglee and sounds by A-Pam. This event is primarily invite only with limited tickets for the public. There will be no tickets at the door with sales ending on September 14th 2022. All sales are final. NYFW Project Gaia Pop-Up September 16th & 17th RSVP Here. About the Brands: Project Gaia NYCThe multi-brand concept store, which is beautifully designed by co-founders Danielle Salinas and India Native Shriya Bisht Misra, features purpose-driven brands and artists. Project Gaia NYC’s mission is to influence meaningful connections and collaborations between global brands that share the ethos of sustainability and philanthropy.Aayka Fashion is a fashion brand that connects local artisans of South Asia with the global market. By providing a platform for these artisans, Aayka seeks to help them broaden their reach, increase their revenue stream and ultimately move up the socio-economic ladder. In turn our consumer now has access to high quality and affordable items with the flexibility to customize per their own style and budget. Our ultimate mission is to empower both the wearer and the maker. Maalicious Jewelry is a jewelry brand that works with women artisans in India to create culturally inspired statement pieces with a modern twist. Designed in New York City, our pieces are handmade using traditional and revival techniques. All our pieces are 24k gold plated and tell a story from the pastMaison de PapillonFounded in 2013 by Shriya Bisht Misra and Danielle Salinas, Maison De Papillon is a womenswear brand that keeps its focus on people, the planet, and its products. The foundation pieces from the brand’s collections are known for their versatility, luxury, and comfort, with their sustainably made superior natural fiber fabrics, which include silk and cashmere. The loungewear and ready-to-wear pieces that Maison De Papillon designs are “must-haves” for the world traveler and the modern woman on the go. Preeti Varma - NYC based artist Preeti Varma explores interdisciplinary genres in her art practice such as, painting, mixed media, photography and sculptural installations. Her work celebrates the innocuous, ephemeral beauty of the mundane and poetics of our everyday lives by looking at the world in unfamiliar, wondrous ways. Preeti’s bold strokes, rich hues inevitably inspire the viewer with a sense of intrigue, hope and joy. Her works have been exhibited in shows and art fairs in USA and internationally, including Art on Paper New York, Texas Contemporary Art Fair, Singapore Affordable Art Fair and LA Art Show. About the Sponsors: MadamjiFusing traditional tastes and modern makes, Madam Ji brings you class, sass, and the best of Indian and Western flavors. Take a bite of our Golgappe or try a cheese & chutney charcuterie board for a taste.Junglee: We at Junglee, are set out to globalize Indian inspired ready to drink premium crafted cocktails. Our goal was to craft the best cocktails that showcase the vibrancy of the Indian culture and familiarize consumer with the delicious flavors we grew up with. Our products are all natural, gluten-free, non-gmo, have premium grade sprits and are 7% ABV. We are coming to market with our first 3 skews: Green Mango Smash (Aam - Panna), Tamarind Margarita, and Indian Spiced Lemonade (Shikanji).