London native Priya Ahluwahlia has drawn the attention of Gucci, Ridley Scott, Balenciaga, and even the royal family with her savvy designs. The designer and founder of Ahluwalia has successfully forged her way through the London fashion scene over the past six years—and in our Career Secrets video series, exclusively for Vogue Club members, Priya shares her tips for breaking into the industry.
Below are three key takeaways from Priya’s Career Secrets episode.
Be Intentional
Forge your path in the direction you wish to see it go: “When it came to my GCSE, I chose textiles, and for my A-levels, I chose creative subjects—and did a foundation course—before I started a BA in fashion,” Priya says.
Build a Portfolio
“Your portfolio should reflect what you are putting out into the world,” Priya says. For her, this means thinking about what makes people—and the planet—better. Priya’s design mood boards focus on narrowing a vision and drawing on different elements to solidify and master the outcome.
Form Good Relationships
“Being a people person helps, and being able to form good relationships with others will always work to your advantage,” With a rapidly growing design studio in the heart of London, Priya prizes certain attributes when expanding her team: “I look for eagerness, passion, and organisation”—and, like her brand, somebody who is “part of the culture and the community.”
Be sure to check out Vogue Club’s Career Secrets Video with Priya Aluwahlia to glean even more invaluable advice…