Meet our founder

Hi, I’m Mehala.

My journey in fashion began in the late 1990s at the London College of Fashion, followed by unforgettable years working in-house at Alexander McQueen.

After years of working behind the scenes in fashion, I felt a growing pull towards something more personal—something that honoured my roots.

In 2017, I started writing a blog exploring the sari as a living, wearable form of expression. That passion grew into the Friday Sari Project—a concept store and space that brings together the bold, beautiful creativity emerging from India, Sri Lanka, and the diaspora.

This is my love letter to contemporary South Asian design and culture, and a space for reimagining heritage in our own way.

I went on to champion young British design talent at Concrete PR, supporting emerging names like Preen, and Robert Cary-Williams.

I’ve moved between high fashion and high street—working as Press Officer at department store Debenhams during the golden era of 'Designers at Debenhams'—and always had a deep love for storytelling through clothes.