Earlier this September during London Fashion Week, emerging designer Sanjana Ghosh triumphantly made her runway debut with ‘Go Fly a Kite’. Showcased as part of Fashion Scout’s Ones to Watch 02 presentation, Ghosh’s bright, sculptural pieces were a memorable addition to an eye-catching lineup.

Sanjana Ghosh is a British-American designer with Indian heritage whose work meditates on themes of third-culture experience and belonging. Drawing inspiration from her experience growing up in five different countries, Ghosh’s multifaceted, conceptual designs feature sculptural silhouettes and innovative materials.

A BFA graduate of the iconic Parsons School of Design, Ghosh’s work combines impeccable craftsmanship with inventive concepts. Building on these strong academic foundations with a London College of Fashion MFA, Ghosh’s upcoming collection draws on her research surrounding barkcloth in relation to the concept of identity.

Attracting attention on one of the world’s biggest stages, her SS27 debut collection ‘Go Fly a Kite’ at LFW took the journey of a kite through the sky as its inspiration. Traversing six different movements – static, take off, flight, soaring, nosedive and ascent – Ghosh transfigured this theme into jagged lines and an original paper textile made by inverting book binding techniques, encouraging movement and longevity.

The collection’s central ability to balance vulnerability with strength attracted acclaim from many big-name platforms. Being spotlighted by Fashion Scout – known for launching Iris van Herpen, David Koma and Euden Choi – introduced Ghosh to a global audience, resulting in her being awarded Not Just a Label’s Black Sheep designation for designers with innovative, distinctive visions.

With Ghosh’s debut collection already attracting so much acclaim, we’re excited to see how the label evolves in the upcoming year.

Images: Ellis T Carroll and Sanjana Ghosh