PS: What does Diwali mean to you?
Anjula Acharia: Diwali means the celebration of good over evil and light, over darkness. It means that to me because I think never have we been in a time where we've needed that so desperately. I thought very hard about canceling this party for the last two weeks because of what's been happening, but someone said to me that if I was going to let this sadness into my heart, I had to also let in the good, the joy, and the light. So that's what I'm doing.
PS: What is your favorite Diwali tradition?
AA: My favorite tradition is eating the mithai and dressing up like I love to dress up, as you can see, and dancing and eating amazing food.
PS: Who are you wearing?
AA: I'm wearing Falguni Shane Peacock. It's a custom look from their Love Is collection, and I love it.
PS: What is your favorite thing about South Asian fashion?
AA: I grew up so embarrassed about South Asian fashion, and now I rejoice in it, I embrace it, and I show it off. I've dressed some of the biggest celebrities in the world in Indian clothes, like Lady Gaga, and I'm so proud of that. I love just how lavish it is and how much work goes into it. The colors, the embroidery, the textures, it's just all-encompassing.
