Desi Innovators: Millie Barman Fuses The Worlds of South Asian and American Fashion With Desi Is Me

Beautiful, flowy, ornate—lehengas hold a significant presence in the upbringing of many Desi girls. And while this cultural garment is beloved by many, there are numerous antiquated qualities to the traditional lehenga. In her latest installment of her Desi Innovators series, our writer @saumyamonga interviews the founder and CEO of Desi Is Me, @milliebarman. A local Bay Area clothing brand, @desiisme is devoted to providing affordable, comfortable, and elegant designs. These lehengas are not only a much-needed update to tradition, but they also represent and empower the bicultural experience of South Asian American women.