Name: Akshay Wadhwa

Ethnicity: Indian 
 Occupation:  designer

Delhi-based designer Akshay Wadhwa will have his line displayed at Vancouver Fashion Week. His show will be March 18 at 7 pm.
Wadhwa’s brand, Akshay Wadhwa (AW) was founded in 2009. AW incorporates traditional Indian wear with coeval European designs. He is inspired by the simplistic elegance of modern Western styles against the grandiose opulence of the Indian palette. 
Akshay Wadhwa studied at the Istituto Di Europeo Di Design in Milan. Akshay Wadhwa headed back to his homeland India to establish his own brand. 
He holds free classes for his artisans’ children. Akshay Wadhwa champions the development of female artisans in a largely male-dominated industry. He strongly encourages the up skilling of his female artisans by providing them with opportunities for growth and a flexible working environment including work from home. 
Akshay Wadhwa carries haute couture and prêt-à-porter exclusive lines, and caters to clients throughout India and across the globe. 
For more information, visit www.akshaywadhwa.in
Vancouver Fashion Week features designers from over 25 global fashion capitals including Brazil, India, Philippines, UK and the US. From March 14 to March 20, the event hosts over 30,000 guests and industry professionals. It takes place at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver.

Tickets available at vanfashionweek.com