More even than the artistic and intelligent use of Indian embroidery and craft, this is inspiration of the highest order, discovers Nisha Paul, our style scout in London, who meets three designers proudly flaunting their India connection

[Amanda Wakeley]

Amanda Wakeley creates much coveted, high fashion garments for ‘grown women’ from all over the world and has launched a new jewellery collection. Designing clothes for over thirteen years, she possesses a prized space on all the major catwalks of the fashion world. For someone who did not plan to become a designer but just enjoyed dressing up whilst admiring glamorous women, she has come a long way. She is a firm believer in the theory that life is mostly preordained and a journey to get you where you truly belong. Instantly charming and philosophical, she is eager to learn ever more about India. Besides being popular, she is hugely respected for her uncompromising sense of style that remains impeccable.

Her jewellery collection was inspired because: "I wanted to make jewellery not as precious as it’s made out to be. A new look that comprises a casual element where you could wear diamonds and denim together with more flexiblity, such as the leather and diamond thong that wraps around the neck. You can increase or decrease the length of the diamonds and its usage based on your own style and affordability." She has also designed a silver cuff with crocodile leather and a leather tennis bracelet with diamonds running through it.