PS: What does Diwali mean to you?
Jessel Taank: Diwali for me has always kind of been around family, and it's about being with each other, laughing, talking, cooking, good food, dancing, and just creating memories. That's what I wish to pass on to my kids.
PS: What is your favorite Diwali tradition?
JT: I've always had dinners, and we'll do fireworks, and that's always really fun. But it's really about making noise in the best way you know how.
PS: Who are you wearing?
JT: I am wearing the amazing Falguni Shane Peacock. I've been a huge fan of them for decades now. I think that they've been one of the most iconic Indian designers. Coming from a fashion background, when you see a piece of fashion and you immediately know who designed it, that's how you know you've made it.
PS: What is your favorite thing about South Asian fashion?
JT: I just love the amount of detail, heart, and attention that goes into creating these pieces. No one piece is the same. I know how these things are made in India; it's not off the rack or churned out. There are people who literally sit there with needles and threads, working to create these beautiful garments. You just have to take a moment to appreciate the hard workers that go behind creating.
PS: If you were to host a Diwali party for your castmates on "The Real Housewives of New York," how would you go about that?
JT: The one thing I've learned over the course of the season is there has to be a lot of food, obviously. As long as there's food and good music, I think we're good. I would do it in the most opulent venue with the most amazing, beautiful people. The fashion has to be on point, and just lots of food.
