Earlier last month, Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced she had joined the British Fashion Council’s as brand ambassador for positive change and she will living and working in London in 2021.
“I am honored to be the British Fashion Council’s Ambassador for Positive Change while I’m living and working in London over the next year. We’ll have some really exciting initiatives to share soon, and I look forward to bringing you on this journey with me.” Chopra revealed in an Instagram post last month.
The 38-year-old Indian actress has taken to Instagram to celebrate a South Asian born designer, Kaushik Velendra, who is breaking stereotypes, pushing for more sustainable fashion, and changing the way South Asians in the industry are perceived.
“One of my priorities as the BFC Ambassador for Positive Change is to celebrate the extraordinary talent of South Asian designers. Tonight I’m wearing @kaushik_velendra, a South Asian born designer who is breaking stereotypes, pushing for more sustainable fashion, and changing the way South Asians in the industry are perceived. Not to mention, he opens up his studio space in London to South Asian design students who are struggling to find a place to create. Thank you for tonight’s amazing look. I can’t wait to see all the bright places your career takes you! And a special thank you to @luxurylaw for introducing me to this supremely talented human.” Chopra wrote in the caption.
Kaushik Velendra, a Bangalore-born designer and LVMH Prize semi finalist has one of his shoulder enhancing menswear suits for the actress, which she wore to present the Community Award at The Fashion Awards.
“I was honored to present the Community Award tonight at The Fashion Awards. Such a well deserved celebration of 5 outstanding individuals and their work within their communities. Their innovation has made a huge impact on sustaining local livelihoods in light of the pandemic, and they have not only inspired us to take immediate action on important issues, but they’ve also shown us what is possible when you combine compassion and creativity to help others. Congratulations @asaitakeaway, @chanelofficial, @emergencydesignernetwork, @kennethize and @halpernstudio and to all the honourees tonight.”
Chopra recently shared some throwback snaps of her glamorous wedding as she celebrated second wedding anniversary with husband Nick Jonas.
The celebrity couple tied the knot in a grand ceremony on December 1, 2018.
