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I'm Nirmitha Iyangar, also known as Meeti, a fashion designer, chef, and multidisciplinary creator based in Los Angeles. I blend high-end fashion with culinary events and community projects, focusing on texture, sustainable production, and experiential experiences that celebrate creativity and connection. My work spans contemporary apparel, costume design, and event-driven experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build healthier, more sustainable communities through creative practice and hands-on production leadership.…I'm Nirmitha Iyangar, also known as Meeti, a fashion designer, chef, and multidisciplinary creator based in Los Angeles. I blend high-end fashion with culinary events and community projects, focusing on texture, sustainable production, and experiential experiences that celebrate creativity and connection. My work spans contemporary apparel, costume design, and event-driven experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build healthier, more sustainable communities through creative practice and hands-on production leadership.

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I'm Nirmitha Iyangar, also known as Meeti, a fashion designer, chef, and multidisciplinary creator based in Los Angeles. I blend high-end fashion with culinary events and community projects, focusing on texture, sustainable production, and experiential experiences that celebrate creativity and connection. My work spans contemporary apparel, costume design, and event-driven experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build healthier, more sustainable communities through creative practice and hands-on production leadership.…I'm Nirmitha Iyangar, also known as Meeti, a fashion designer, chef, and multidisciplinary creator based in Los Angeles. I blend high-end fashion with culinary events and community projects, focusing on texture, sustainable production, and experiential experiences that celebrate creativity and connection. My work spans contemporary apparel, costume design, and event-driven experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build healthier, more sustainable communities through creative practice and hands-on production leadership.

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I’m Nirmitha Iyangar, also known as Meeti, a fashion designer, chef, and multidisciplinary creator based in Los Angeles. I blend high-end fashion with culinary events and community projects, focusing on texture, sustainable production, and experiential experiences that celebrate creativity and connection.

My work spans contemporary apparel, costume design, and event-driven experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build healthier, more sustainable communities through creative practice and hands-on production leadership.

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Work Experience

Designer, Chef, Multidisciplinary Artist at Soin.style

January 1, 2007 - Present

Lead the high-end women's wear line with an emphasis on texture and sustainable production; host pop-up dinner events around Los Angeles since 2017; organized clothing and food sales; launched Waterfall Collection (Spring 2008); co-created artistic installations (e.g., 'The Mandala') and contributed as a PTA volunteer.

Technical Designer (Contract) at Winter Kate’s House of Harlow

January 1, 2011 - October 24, 2025

Helped create seasonal collections including fabric prints and silhouettes; managed tech packs and coordinated with the production team in Bangalore, communicating in the local language.

Technical Designer at TokiDoki

January 1, 2010 - October 24, 2025

Worked primarily on tech packs integrating graphics onto ready-to-wear clothing.

Technical Designer at William Rast

January 1, 2009 - Present

Created exclusive tech packs for biker-style ready-to-wear and denim collections.

Design Associate at Chan Luu Inc.

January 1, 2007 - October 24, 2025

Designed women’s contemporary line for all seasons; coordinated prototype development and vendor communications in India, Vietnam & China.

Owner & Designer at Style Venue Pvt. Ltd.

December 31, 2004 - October 24, 2025

RAN workshop and storefront; designed costumes for theater productions in Bangalore.

Designer, Chef, Multidisciplinary Artist at Soin.style

January 1, 2007 - November 25, 2025

High-end contemporary women’s wear line with emphasis on texture and sustainable production. Hosted pop-up dinner events around Los Angeles since 2017. Participated in and organized clothing and food sales in Glendale and LA. Launched the 'Waterfall Collection' in Spring 2008 during LA Market Week. Co-created artistic installations like 'The Mandala' in elementary schools and volunteered as a PTA member.

Technical Designer at Winter Kate’s House of Harlow

December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Helped create seasonal collection including fabric prints and silhouettes. Managed tech packs and collaborated with the production team in Bangalore, communicating in the local language.

Technical Designer at TokiDoki

December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Worked primarily on tech packs integrating the graphics onto the ready-to-wear clothing.

Technical Designer at William Rast

January 1, 2009 - November 25, 2025

Created exclusive tech packs for biker-style ready-to-wear including denims.

Design Associate at Chan Luu Inc.

December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Designing women’s contemporary line for all four seasons; Coordinating prototypes and correspondence with vendors in India, Vietnam & China.

Owner & Designer at Style Venue Pvt. Ltd.

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Successfully ran the workshop and storefront. Designed and made costumes for many theater productions in and around Bangalore city.

Technical Designer at Winter Kate’s House of Harlow

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Helped create seasonal collection including fabric prints and silhouettes. Managed tech packs and liaised with the production team in Bangalore, including communication in the local language.

Technical Designer at Tokidoki

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Worked primarily on tech packs integrating the graphics onto the ready-to-wear clothing.

Owner & Designer at Style Venue Pvt. Ltd.

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004

Successfully ran the workshop and storefront. Designed and made costumes for many theater productions in and around Bangalore city.

Design Associate at Chan Luu Inc.

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Design Associate; designed women’s contemporary line for all four seasons from conceptualization to final sample development. Coordinated prototype development and correspondence with vendors in India, Vietnam & China.