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Inspired by artisanal crafts, ‘Malie is a new womenswear brand offering timeless and refined silhouettes to the modern woman. Created by Amalie Othilia Brandi Mikkelsen and Karandeep Singh Chadha, the New Delhi based brand is a visual celebration of the couple’s rich cultural differences, and the beauty born from those contradictions.

Hailing from Denmark, Amalie grew up surrounded by the sleek and practical elements of Danish Design. Karandeep, meanwhile, grew up marveling at the sheer variety of India’s vibrant, culturally diverse and colorful aesthetic. As Amalie watched small fashion brands from Denmark master a simple, comfortable appeal, Karandeep found inspiration in the complexities of India’s intricate clothing design, techniques and textiles.

Prior to creating ‘Malie, they both invested time supporting their families’ businesses. In London, Amalie joined her family’s Copenhagen-based fashion and accessories brand and ended up leading the PR & Marketing team. Respectively, Karandeep spent over a decade exploring garment manufacturing and textile trading for his family’s New Delhi based company. Their worlds collided in New York where they both attended Parsons, The New School of Design. Drawing from each other’s unique worldviews, they let their differences inspire the life they lead together.

‘Malie represents a new chapter. It is with immense pride that they present you with their creative union, via ‘Malie. From the handloom woven fabrics to the vivid hand block prints, each piece has been crafted to provide exceptional, original design for all, without ever sacrificing comfort. It is their hope that their designs will allow you to create your own stories, elevating your every day.

Founders : Amalie Othilia Brandi Mikkelsen & Karandeep Singh Chadha