CANVAS REBEL Feature: Meet Nisha Inalsingh
Press Release Feature, December 25, 2023 -- Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Nisha Inalsingh. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Nisha, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Innovation comes in all shapes, sizes and across all industries, so we’d love to hear about something you’ve done that you feel was particularly innovative.
Innovation comes in many forms. It can be a physical product, a service or something that combines many things old to produce something new. For me, it’s the latter. I’ve been working all of my adult life in marketing and found myself in what seemed to me at the time disparate jobs – advertising, shoot production (digital, tv and print), casting and account management. Not one to rest on my laurels, I find myself curious about how I can keep growing and learning. I fell in love with Iceland and decided to do a documentary on the hidden people which captured my imagination while visiting a friend. I went on to write, produce and direct my Icelandic documentary, Huldufolk 102, which played in 12 countries around the world.
The pandemic hit in 2020 and like most people it felt right to make a career pivot and try something new. I decided to follow my passion for fashion and create my own line, Nish Niche, which embodied my ideals and views of the world. This doesn’t sound earth shattering or particularly innovative, but for me it was. I was not a designer but had lots of ideas. I also realized that my entire career which I thought was disparate was, in fact, a culmination of everything I needed to launch Nish Niche. All those experiences came together to help what would become the most innovative thing I’ve done to date. There’s still so much to learn and I look forward to see how this all unfolds as I move forward.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
Nish Niche is a small, contemporary atelier designing sophisticated and timeless clothes in the heart of New York City. We make small batch, limited production pieces so everything sold is a unique piece of art. As a result of our process our collections embody our passion for creating stand-out pieces that are luxurious, easy-to-wear and enduring.
Our designs fuse together our love of Asian and Scandinavian aesthetics. Asia’s rich, colorful history and gorgeous textiles are complementary with the Scandinavian approach to design – minimal, elegant and pure. Our choice in fabrics from typewriter cotton to organic silk, allows us to design with elegant details and use both modern and ancient techniques. This combination makes our silhouettes effortless, sophisticated with universal appeal – something for everyone. The fit is relaxed so easy to wear and good for all ages.
We are proud that all of our clothes are manufactured in NYC where our design team including myself are present at every stage of the development and production process. We are passionate about what we send out into the world!
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
Launching Nish Niche and learning every single aspect of design and manufacturing has been a most humbling and enlightening experience. You think everything is under control and you learn from mistakes from the previous collection, but inevitably, something new thing goes wrong. For example, we bought sample fabric to start working on a new collection. As usual it took awhile to get the perfect samples and when we went to order the production quantities from the mill they were out-of-stock for one of our main dresses with no plans to replenish. There was nothing similar we could source immediately and we had a photoshoot locked and loaded. It seemed like the end of the world but we eventually found a similar fabric and finished production. We delayed our launch of that collection which at the time seemed terrible but in retrospect it was all ok. I’ve been told many times now that this kind of thing is par for the course. I’ve gotten smarter now and only order samples that we know there is plenty of stock available but as in life, there will always be another hurdle to jump.
We’d really appreciate if you could talk to us about how you figured out the manufacturing process.
Nish Niche has manufactured every collection in NYC and it’s something we are proud of as it gives us the greatest quality control from development through manufacturing. We have finally partnered with a manufacturer that is a perfect fit for our artisanal, luxury brand, but it was not easy to get there. Our first collection had us us pounding the streets of the garment district speaking to many manufacturers to see who would work with us and also who we could afford. Some were too expensive per item and others had very high minimums. Not many people were interested and looking back I realize it’s amazing we got it done as we only had sketches – our website could not launch until we had professional images of the collection! We moved on from our first manufacturer once launched but went to someone who did not have the quality levels we were looking for. They did a good job in the end, but under intense pressure from us to get it right. We went thru many samples to finally get to the perfect samples for production. We then moved on to our current manufacturer – the team we are working with now. They strike the perfect balance of quality, ingenuity and minimums for us.
Contact Info:
Website: nishniche.com
Instagram: nishniche_shop
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nishnicheshop/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nishniche_shop
Image Credits
There are 3 photographers represented in the images provided. @sergiokurhajec @hissachama @dirkkikstra
August 2024 Flanelle Magazine
Ty Chen's "Idle Youth" photo collection portrays model, Charlotte Leininger, posing in the Nish Niche Miracle Scalloped Dress
CREDITS
Model: @charlotte_leininger for @flanellemagazine
Photography: @tychenphotography
Stylist: @tesselizabethw
MUA/Hair: @servbeauty
Set Assistant: @itsmmwrld
Spring/ Summer 2024 ROLLACOASTER
The lovely @essierandles from Peacock’s “Apples Never Fall” wears @nish_niche #ScallopedDress for @rollacoaster magazine 🖤 in digital and print for the July issue!
CREDITS
Photography by @parismumpower
Styling by @styledbysum
Interview and words by @barbiesnaps
Hair by @glennellishair at @theonly.agency
Make-up by @1carolpark
Editorial Director @charlottejmorton
Editor-in-Chief @ellaxwest
Creative Director @jeffreythomson
Art Director @harry_conor
Assistant Art Director @bethlowri
Production Director @bencrankbencrank
Production Assistant Lola Randall
July 2024 Kate Beckinsale's Hungry Eyes
@KateBeckinsale on Instagram looking dreamy in our #SplashDress in Bone
White
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THE SKY collection embodies Elegance & Innovation
HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024/ EINPresswire.com/ -- Nish Niche, the revered fashion house renowned for its commitment to sophistication and style, proudly presents its latest collection, a captivating blend of modern luxury and timeless allure.
Talent: @rozhernandez from @livingforthedead on @hulu
Photographer: @wileyimage
Assistant: @daddypaniels
Studio: @santeestudios
Stylist: @theblackcurtain_
Hair Artist: @travyboyhair
Makeup Artist: @claire.voyant.queen
June 2024 Opening Night Red Carpet
Beverly Hills, CA - June 27: Annabelle Azade attends the opening night red carpet for The 2024 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles at Writers Guild Theater.
@annabellekajbaf on Instagram, fashion influencer, wears #NishNiche Powder Blue Bolero Jacket from the #ChrysalisCollection.
Photo by Paul Archuleta/ Getty Images
@paul_archuleta on Instagram
@GettyImages on Instagram
April 2024 WOLF & BADGER
We are thrilled to announce that Nish Niche is now officially available on Wolf & Badger, a prestigious platform known for curating unique and innovative brands from around the world. This partnership marks a significant milestone for us and opens up new avenues for you to explore our latest collections and timeless pieces.
March 2024 MTV Music Awards
@NatalieLaRose independent artist on MTV Music Awards in Nish Niche’s Wave Dress in Medellin, Colombia
February 2024 AT THE GRAMMYS
The iconic @fabulous_Jason wears the Nish Niche Amari jacket and Pa-Dam pleated shorts at the Pre #Grammys #RedCarpet 🌈
Los Angeles, CA, Feb 3: Jason Rivas attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards - #GRAMMYsNextGen Ambassador Brunch (GRAMMY House)
Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
@wearthefuture #nycfashiondesigner
January 2024 CELEBRITY PLACEMENT
@meangirls actress @broadwaybebe wears a #splashdress from the #seesea collection by @nishniche_shop in @jejunemag
Model: @broadwaybebe
Photographer: @heathlatter
Photography Assistant: @foreverseen
Stylists: @sir_t0n and @stylebyxtina
Hair and Makeup: @abhairmakeup
Retoucher : lieserose_toronto
#cover #fashion #fashioneditorial#fashioneditorialphotography #art #Broadway#broadwaycares #art #femaleartists #actress#MeanGirlsMusical #MeanGirlsDay #mean
girls
#fetch@meangirlsmusical
January 2024 CELEBRITY PLACEMENT
Actress @keylawood spotted in West Hollywood wearing our Bluebell Reversible Tank Top 😍
Top and skirt by@nishniche_shop
Necklace by@lunaversoul
Bag by@aksmathurofficial
Shoes by@madisonmaison
Photo by@davegrit
Interview Feature "Meet Nisha Inalsingh"
CANVAS REBEL, December 25, 2023 -- Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Nisha Inalsingh. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Nisha, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Innovation comes in all shapes, sizes and across all industries, so we’d love to hear about something you’ve done that you feel was particularly innovative.
Innovation comes in many forms. It can be a physical product, a service or something that combines many things old to produce something new. For me, it’s the latter. I’ve been working all of my adult life in marketing and found myself in what seemed to me at the time disparate jobs
December 2023 VISION LATINA
Beautiful, @annabellekajbaf was killing it in the #AmariJacket and Kilted shorts from #NishNiche's #GravityCollection!
She was interviewed on Dec 27, 2023, by @visionlatinala at @mananalatinaoficial about her fashion career with @cristinacastroficial and @melissa.martinez.oficial - thank you to @thewoodpr and makeup by @makeupbyfabj
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Interview Feature: "Meet Nisha Inalsingh"
BOLD JOURNEY, November 28, 2023 -- We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Nisha Inalsingh a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Nisha, so excited to talk about all sorts of important topics with you today. The first one we want to jump into is about being the only one in the room – for some that’s being the only person of color or the only non-native English speaker or the only non-MBA, etc Can you talk to us about how you have managed to be successful even when you were the only one in the room that looked like you?
My entire life from high school through university to my first few corporate jobs were always with predominantly ... READ MORE ...
Press Release: NISH NICHE settles a Winter Elegance with "GRAVITY" Collection
HOLLYWOOD , CALIFORNIA , UNITED STATES, November 21, 2023/ EINPresswire.com / -- Derived from the vibrant pulse of New York City, NISH NICHE defines its niche as the epitome of winter elegance as presenting the new winter’s collection named “GRAVITY" … READ MORE …
October 2023 HARPER’S BAZAAR VIETNAM
Created and directed by Annabelle KAJBAF @annabellekajbaf.
Photographer: Reinhardt Kenneth @reinhardtkenneth.
Videographer: Matt Mendoza @matt.mendoza.media.
Stylist: Ambika Sanjana @styledbyambika. Stylist assistant: Juan Mercier @googlejuaanito.
H.M.U.A. team: Monica Renneè Wright @beautymarkedbymon Jael Serrano @serranostudiosla Jason Rivas @makeupbyfabj
Social media assistant: Amanda Strauss @beatrizephotography
Music: Kaya @kaya.musique. Models: Koro Diouf @korostyle Geena Singh @geena_singh Juliette Cecile @juliette_cecile | Chriz Crizzz @chrizcrozzz | Massi Pregoni @dontpanicmassi | Leadr @followtheleadr |Meagan Mitchell @meaganjmitchell | Brianne Buishas @babuishas | Jaenna Wessling @jaennaration Chang @i.amchango Sarah Gibsonn @sarahmgibsonn.
Special thanks to the location Zevarra Loft @zevarralofts.
August 2024 RED CARPET
The gorgeous @varaiunique is wearing a @nishniche_shop dress at the @andscape Red Carpet Trap Jazz Event 😍
CREDITS
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: Va'rai Unique attends Trap Jazz presented by Andscape at Ace Theater on August 23, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Andscape )
August 2024 GLAMOUR
The gorgeous Melony Huber, founder of @la_peony_clothing wears @nishniche_shopdress
and @pavethewayjewelry
earrings on the cover of @glamourbulgaria!
TEAM CREDITS
Photographer: Dimitry Louiseau @dimitryl
Makeup & Hair: Lynn Simpson @lynnsimpsonmakeup
Styling: Tiffany Scott-Clemente @tiffanystylecuratorWrite some information about your brand, products or story.
July 2023
#Barbie and Ken have nothing on our @ItsMirandaDerrick and @Bdash_2 -- thanks @flordelizguior for featuring #NishNiche #Chrysalis Powder Blue Jacket
June 2023
Looking hot on the red carpet with @Bdash_2 and his love @ItsMirandaDerrick at Broadway in Hollywood – Shout out to Bdash’s #NishNiche #patchedjacket– thank you @michaeltullberg and @gettyimages
Press Release: NISH NICHE creates the “See Sea” Collection, Fusing Asian and Scandinavian Aesthetics in Timeless Designs
HOLLYWOOD , CALIFORNIA , UNITED STATES, June 21, 2023/ EINPresswire.com / -- NISH NICHE, a small contemporary atelier located in the heart of New York City, is excited to announce the launch of their latest collection, “See Sea.”
June 2023
@bitchmusic wears a dress by @nishniche_shop and a tie by @nandanieofficial 😍
Styled by @b_wrightback #nishniche #bitchmusic #pridemonth #pride #nandanieties #accessories #sustainability #sustainablefashion #solowaybrothers #solowaysibs #bitchmusic #faithsoloway, #joeysoloway #queerjoy #pride #pfefferfam #atransparentmusical
May 2023
The gorgeous @itsmariemonti wears a bucket hat by @nishniche_shop pants and jacket by @shopdevangregoriand a necklace by @pavethewayjewelry and earrings by @gather.bk at @nataliatrevinoamaro #fashionshow! #fashion
Photo @gabella.photos
So You Think You Can Dance
@sytycdtour "So You Think You Can Dance"
Superstar @bdash_2 is rocking a jacket by @nishniche_shop ! #sytycd #nishniche#sustainablefashion #fashion #dancer #instadance