"The spirit of our creations is enriched with cross cultural exchanges," says designer Payal Jain. "In the past few years we have been actively involved in a revival of certain handcrafted techniques, some of which were on the verge of becoming extinct. We work with master craftsmen to create pieces that blend traditional couture craftsmanship with today’s cutting edge technologies."

After graduating summa cum laude from San Francisco's Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Payal Jain worked with a number of top design houses around the world before returning to her native India to start her own label.a decade ago. Today she is recognized as one of her country's leading fashion designers and has shown her collections multiple times during India Fashion Week and recently at Toronto Fashion Week in Canada. Ms. Jain's ensembles are sold at exclusive outlets across India, Europe, Canada, U.A.E and South East Asia and have found their place in some of the most stylish wardrobes across the globe.

"Payal's exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail and abundant talent put her designs in a class of their own." says event producer Andres Aquino. "We are delighted she has chosen Couture Fashion Week® as the vehicle to make her debut on the New York fashion stage."

Ms. Jain has always sought new challenges to put her skills to test. She has worked to raised funds through fashion shows for such charities as the Tamana Special School, the Vatsalya Foundation for Street Children in Mumbai, the Cancer Patient Aid Association and the Prayas Foundation in Delhi. In addition to her regular fashion collections, Ms. Jain has designed uniforms for prestigious hotels, hospitals and schools. Her corporate design work is a synthesis of functionality and elegance. Atelier Payal Jain’s client list is a testimony to the quality of her work and style.

Payal Jain recently published her first book on fashion. This educational reference provides insight into the fashion world and serves as a knowledge bank for fashion students.

According to the designer, "At Atelier Payal Jain we believe that clothes are an extension of the soul and we strive to create not just garments but works of art."

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