At first glance, South Asian couture and American street fashion may not have much in common. Where the former is often marked by extravagant opulence beadwork, mirrors and feathers galore the latter emphasizes function with flair, leaning into boxy silhouettes, touches of gold and fabrics that work hard.

So, how and where do these two styles intersect? The answer: Falguni Shane Peacock .

If navigating this duality is a skill, the designer brand Falguni Shane Peacock is a craftsman, leaving a lasting imprint on casual window shoppers and fashion connoisseurs alike. Like its namesake and power couple founders, Falguni and Shane Peacock, the brand is rooted in a marriage one of South Asian and Western sensibilities. What makes it stand out is that it approaches each of these identities, which seem to sometimes contradict each other, with an effortless richness, wholeness and boldness.