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Samina Bajracharya: Know the Aspiring Designer Better

Samina Bajracharya Bio

Samina Bajrracharya is a new face in the world of fashion is changing pretty quickly. When we look into the fashion world a decade back things aren’t the same. A lot of changes have come into the tip of the fingers. Samina Bajracharya would surely know that.

One can see the vivid changes in the mix of things with ease. It is never an easier task to be part of the trendy fashion world. All it requires is the need to work well and also be updated with the changes. If you have the right mindset and also the will to make a name in the international market anything is sought to be possible.

In the quest of knowing the upcoming fashion world up close, a friendly chat with the recent graduate is a must. We found time to talk with one of the emerging fashion designers Samina Bajracharya about it.

Samina Bajracharya’s created dress for the photoshoot with ECS Magazine 2017

The fashion sense in the Nepalese context has gone to another level pretty soon. With the likes of Prabal Gurung getting the required popularity with the talent more of the local experts and designers have put their hand up. We have found our time to interact with one of the aspiring designers this time around.

Samina has been one of the go-to and friendly personalities who found some time for us. She is a graduate who loves to be up close with the fashion world almost all the time. Her young mindset and insight into the changing fashion world will indulge you to the core.

Although Samina is not associated with Woolmandu at the moment, the fashion designer did well during her time. Her tenure at Woolmandu from July 2021 ended in January 2022. It was a glorious association for the period of six months

It was a healthy session with a talented graduate who was more than keen to share her insights with the Woolmandu family. The diva was all open and willing to share the information and also the wisdom. Her wisdom came from her journey as being a designer graduate. A tough journey for the beautiful outcome. She further commented it was not easy but the result of the dedication to the goal was totally worth it.

Samina Bajracharya designer dress
Samina Bajracharya’s designer dress during the graduation program

For all the keen readers we have prepared some Q and A which might help you to know the upcoming designer pretty well.

Q and A session with Samina Bajracharya

  • What do fashion and fashion design mean to you?

Fashion for me is a lifestyle and fashion designing is something you create to enhance your lifestyle. It focuses on expressing your inner beauty.

  • What led you to pursue this career? 

I grew up in an environment where my father was a cap maker and my maternal side of the family-owned a fabric shop. And I always have been a curious person. So, this has led me into designing. A passion that might have come from the family gene.

  • Who is your fashion inspiration/favorite brand/designer or any particular style?

I really don’t have a particular favorite fashion brand. But I do follow DIOR & Prabal Gurung.

  • What are your long-term goals in fashion design?

To create women empowered organization. Fashion designing is one of the many dreams but the empowerment of women in this particular field is a must.

  • What led you to work with Woolmandu?

As I was into fabrics,  wool was something new to me. As a result, I was willing to push my limits in the field of creativity.

  • Tell us a bit about your time with Woolmandu

Working in Woolmandu was a completely new experience. I learn a lot about the market, wool & how the manufacturing of a wool product is processed.

Can you talk about some of the projects you’ve worked with?

  • Khadi Nepal 2019 (volunteer)
  • Ms & Mr. Hospitality 2019(Wardrobe Designer)
  • Miss Supranational Nepal 2021 (National costume)