LYLAH SHAW IS ONE WITH NATURE

From the calm shores of Bali, the entrepreneur wellness enthusiast chats with HELLO! about the slow life, self-alignment, the power of spirituality and how the most important things in life are not things at all

- JEENA J BILLIMORIA

When we speak with Lylah Shaw, it’s almost immediately apparent that she’s not like other women her age. She’s deeply intuitive, focuses on her inner being, and lives by principles and practices that most take decades to learn. The entrepreneur, born and raised in New Delhi, currently speaking to us from her home in Bali, has led a very different albeit fulfilling life, growing up surrounded by diverse personalities from around the world, what with her family constantly bringing people together. “I vividly recall waking up to find Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp sitting by our pool in Bali. Witnessing my family effortlessly connect with people has profoundly influenced me, helping me break out of my shell and feel comfortable in my own skin, regardless of the environment,” says Lylah.

Pursuing education at Brandeis University in Boston, SOAS in London, and also attending the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Stella Adler Film School in New York, Lylah briefly worked in NYC before returning to India. Today, she splits her time between New Delhi and Bali, has her own fashion label, ituvana, and is also deeply immersed in wellness. She is currently cultivating a space in Bali dedicated to overall reconnection, fostering collaboration and elevating consciousness. HELLO! delves into the life of this self-proclaimed nomad and discovers an alternate, calmer and more spiritual side of life…

Lylah, you initially worked for Donna Karan before venturing into establishing your own clothing brand, ituvana — how did this journey begin?