Sanyukta with weavers

LONDON, UK – For Autumn/Winter 2026, award-winning designer Sanyukta Shrestha introduces Continuum, a new collection that reflects a major shift in how her brand approaches luxury, creativity, and responsibility.

This season, Shrestha chose not to stage a traditional runway show. Instead, she redirected those funds toward educating vulnerable children in rural Nepal and supporting the artisans who produce her fabrics. The decision challenges the fashion industry’s growing problem with overproduction and waste, and places people at the centre of luxury.

The move was supported by the British Fashion Council, which invited Shrestha to present her story at the official London Fashion Week hub, presented by Omoda at 180 Strand. This marked the first time a Nepali fashion narrative was featured within the hub alongside leading British designers.

Following the opening of London Fashion Week by King Charles III on February 19, Shrestha shared an immersive film that bridged two worlds. The visual narrative juxtaposed a model in high-fashion couture with the artisans in Nepal hand-weaving the very fabrics used, highlighting both the people behind the garments and the collection’s deep cultural heritage.

More than half of Continuum is made by reworking materials from Shrestha’s own archive. These pieces are combined with sustainable fabrics such as recycled silk, bamboo, and plant-based leathers made from banana, mango, and apple waste. Many of the textiles are hand-loomed by women from marginalised communities in Nepal.

The collection features clean, sculptural shapes, including Shrestha’s signature peplum, in rich tones of Maroon Gold and Forest Green, balanced with Black, White, and Red. Each piece is designed to show that luxury fashion can be beautiful without creating unnecessary waste.

“Real innovation isn’t about making more things,” says Shrestha. “It’s about making better choices. By investing in children’s education and supporting our weavers, we want our work to leave a positive impact, not just a visual one.”

The King’s visit to the London Fashion Week hub highlighted the UK’s commitment to sustainability and the protection of heritage crafts. By combining centuries-old weaving techniques with upcycled design, Continuum reflects this future in action.

As a long-time advocate for ethical luxury—and the first designer of Nepali origin recognised in the history of The Fashion Museum—Sanyukta Shrestha continues to show that fashion can honour both craftsmanship and compassion.

Dublin — Kimber, an AI engineering partner specialising in architecture-led software delivery, has announced a strategic partnership with Genese Solution, the UK-based AWS Premier Tier Services Partner and ISO 27001:2022-certified cloud and cybersecurity consulting firm. The alliance will deliver secure, scalable AI-native platforms for organisations across Ireland navigating accelerated digital transformation.

As enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven systems, the challenge is no longer experimentation — it is deploying production-grade AI platforms that are secure, compliant, and architected for long-term scale. This partnership directly addresses that gap by combining advanced AI engineering with enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and embedded cybersecurity.

Kimber brings deep expertise in AI-native architecture, platform engineering, and production system design. Genese contributes robust multi-cloud capabilities, DevSecOps integration, managed security services, and regulatory-aligned cybersecurity frameworks. Together, the companies will provide organisations with a secure-by-design foundation for modern software platforms.

Unlike traditional system integrator models, the partnership embeds security, compliance, and operational resilience at the architectural level — ensuring AI innovation does not outpace governance or risk management.

Through this collaboration, clients will benefit from:

● Architecture-first AI and platform engineering
● Secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
● DevSecOps and compliance-integrated delivery models
● Enterprise-grade cybersecurity strategy and managed security services
● End-to-end partnership — from architecture and MVP to production deployment and scale
● Global engineering depth with strong Irish market engagement
The partnership responds to rising enterprise demand for trusted engineering partners capable of delivering AI systems that meet performance, security, and regulatory expectations simultaneously – particularly within financial services, regulated industries, and high-growth technology companies.

Anjani Phuyal, CEO of Genese, said, “AI adoption is accelerating, but secure AI adoption is where the real opportunity lies. Organisations require more than innovation — they require resilient, compliant, and scalable foundations. Kimber’s strength in AI-native platform architecture, combined with Genese’s enterprise cloud and cybersecurity capabilities, creates a powerful proposition for the Irish market. Together, we are enabling businesses to build AI systems that are production-ready, secure by design, and engineered for sustainable scale.”

Dipeche Kumar, CEO of Kimber, said, “This partnership allows us to combine Kimber’s strengths in AI engineering and platform delivery with Genese’s deep expertise in cloud and cybersecurity. Together, we can provide clients with a complete, enterprise-grade technology foundation while maintaining the speed and flexibility that growing companies need.”

The alliance will initially focus on the Irish market, with plans to expand collaboration across broader European markets as demand for secure AI-native infrastructure continues to grow.