The second edition of ELLE Sustainability Awards, presented by Signature Packaged Drinking Water is all set to take place on 25th April this year. This will be an evening honouring trailblazers in the fashion industry and beyond preaching a sustainable way of living. The Awards will highlight the pressing need of the hour, which is to consider an eco-conscious way of life as well as culminate the same practices in all facets of the fashion industry.
The event will conduct an enlightening panel discussion that aims at ‘Highlighting successful community-based initiatives in various fields that have positively impacted the environment.’ The panel will encompass esteemed panellists from all walks of life. Keep reading to learn more about our prestigious panellists.
Vaishali S, Fashion Designer
Vaishali Shadangule is an ace couturier and owns a fashion label named Vaishali S. The brand is a luxury label that spectacularly transforms authentic Indian handlooms into wearable art. Vaishali’s choice of fabrics and her undying love for Indian handlooms is what makes her brand a sustainability practitioner.
Hailing from a village in Karnataka, Vaishali takes pride in owning a zero-waste concept label. The designer is heavily inspired by nature and tries to culminate it into the silhouettes of her garments.
Aakash Ranison, Director, Greener Earth Foundation
Aakash Ranison is a celebrated climate activist and sustainability advocate. Apart from this, he is also the Director of his social enterprise named ‘Greener Earth Foundation’. The organization aims to bring on-ground solutions to the climate crisis.
His influence on the youth is unmatched. He champions a sustainable way of living and has authored two books, ‘I’m A Climate Optimist: An Easy Guide To Lead A Sustainable Life’ and ‘Climate Change Explained: For One And All.’
Malhar Kalambe, Environmentalist and Founder of Beach Please India
Malhar Kalambe is an environmentalist and the Founder of Beach Please India, which aims to make revolutionary changes in the aspect of cleanliness of beaches. This initiative started in 2017 with a group of young volunteers committed to making the water bodies clean and waste-free.
The Beach Please India community has over 2,50,000 volunteers and is thriving in its efforts to bring a revolutionary change in the environment.
Angelique Dhama, CEO, OBEETEE Carpets
Angelique Dhama is the CEO of OBEETEE Carpets, which takes pride in its century-old legacy. The premium carpet brand believes that the future is sustainable.
Reducing carbon footprint is a paramount aspect that is taken care of during their production cycle. The brand has also taken sustainable manufacturing seriously, under the leadership of Angelique Dhama.
Ishita Mangal, Content Creator, Infotainer and Indian Handlooms Advocate (Panel Host)
The panel discussion will be mediated by fashion-savvy content creator, Ishita Mangal. She is one of the first creators to mix comedy with fashion and beauty and has gained a massive fan base by delivering informative fashion content unconventionally.
Presented by Signature Packaged Drinking Water
Haircare Partner: Moroccanoil India
Lifestyle Partner: Pepe Jeans India
Skincare Partner: Océglōw®
Luxury Hospitality Partner: Raffles Udaipur
Gifting Partners: Australian Macadamia Society, O3+ Professional and India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta A Godrej venture
Also read: Here’s What To Expect At The ELLE Sustainability Awards 2024
