Diana Kakkar - Luxury fashion garment manufacturer

Founder And Chief Executive Officer/ Fashion Consultant at MAES London - Luxury Womenswear Manufacturer

Diana Kakkar has a diverse and extensive work experience in the fashion industry. Diana is currently a BFC Mentor at the British Fashion Council, where they provide advice and guidance to Newgen and BFC Foundation designers, focusing on design plans, product development, and supply chain strategies. Diana aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the fashion industry.

Prior to that, Diana founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of MAES London, a luxury garment manufacturer specializing in designer womenswear. Diana established the business in 2018 and focused on transparent, ethical, and sustainable manufacturing practices. MAES London worked with leading London Fashion Week designers and various local and international brands.

Diana also held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Greige Prints, a company that creates beautiful loungewear from luxurious Italian silk and cotton. The brand celebrated the talent of textile designers through regular collaborations and limited-edition collections. All their pieces were handmade in London.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Diana gained practical experience in the fashion industry. Diana worked as a Pattern and Sample Room Coordinator at Erdem from 2015 to 2018. Previously, they founded and served as the Editor of Trendbridged.com, a fashion and lifestyle site that documented everyday style around the world. Diana also worked as a Marketing Director at The Sartorialist, where they managed luxury fashion and lifestyle marketing campaigns for Scott Schuman and collaborated with global luxury brands.

In addition, Diana has experience as a Freelance Fashion Trend Editor at Trendstop.com, a Womenswear Designer at Bench, and a Junior Designer at Ben Sherman. Diana started their professional career as a Vice President at AIESEC, where they gained leadership skills and experience.

Overall, Diana Kakkar has a strong background in luxury fashion garment manufacturing, marketing, trend analysis, and leadership roles, making their a well-rounded professional in the fashion industry.

Diana Kakkar, a luxury fashion garment manufacturer, has a diverse education history spanning various fields. In 2003, they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economic Honors from Panjab University. Following this, from 2005 to 2009, they attended the National Institute of Fashion Technology, where they pursued a degree in Fashion Design, specializing in Fashion/Apparel Design. In 2012, Diana Kakkar attended City University London, focusing on Advanced Digital Marketing. Finally, in 2013, they completed a course in Digital Photography at the Central Saint Martins College Of Art and Design, University of The Arts London. This extensive educational background equipped Diana Kakkar with a range of skills and knowledge in photography, marketing, and fashion design.

Links

Previous companies

AIESEC logo


Teams

This person is not in any teams