Luxury, Craft & Women Empowerment | Rimple Narulah | Femme Forward Podcast

In this special International Women’s Day episode of the Femme Forward Podcast, Smriti Agarwal sits down with acclaimed Indian couturier and heritage revivalist Rimple Narulah, co-founder of the celebrated label Rimple & Harpreet.

In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, Rimple Narulah shares her journey of building a brand rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and timeless luxury while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership as a woman in the fashion industry.

From reviving India’s rich textile heritage to redefining what luxury truly means, this episode explores how tradition, artistry, and resilience come together to shape legacy.

Together, Smriti Agarwal and Rimple Narulah discuss the deeper meaning of luxury in couture, the importance of craftsmanship, and why preserving India’s traditional crafts is more important today than ever before.

This conversation also highlights how women can build powerful legacies while staying rooted in authenticity, creativity, and purpose.

• The real meaning of luxury in couture
• Why craftsmanship and hand embroidery matter
• Reviving India’s cultural heritage through fashion
• Women empowerment and equality at home and work
• Building a brand with purpose and authenticity
• The responsibility of preserving traditional crafts
• Lessons from designing for films like Padmaavat and Heeramandi
• Advice for young designers and women entrepreneurs

This episode is not just about fashion.
It is about legacy, culture, craftsmanship, and the power of women shaping the future while preserving tradition.

If you would like to watch the complete video conversation, you can find the full episode on our YouTube channel.

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🎤 Host: Smriti Agarwal | Founder, Femme Forward
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smritiagarwal96/

👤 Guest: Rimple Narulah | Indian Couturier & Co-Founder, Rimple & Harpreet
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimple_narulah/

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Is it craftsmanship, heritage, culture, or something else?

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