Kanika Jain founded Kanelle in Delhi in 2011 — the name a combination of her own name and the French 'elle', meaning her creations for her. Trained in marketing in London and fashion at the London College of Fashion, she taught herself the rest. The label is built on handcrafted indigenous textiles, timeless separates, and the conviction that clothes should be expressive, inclusive, and easy to wear across occasions. After fifteen years and a New York Fashion Week showing, Kanelle chose to close on its own terms in 2024. The pieces that remain are the last of a considered body of work.