Leila Kashanipour
London-based jewellery designer, fashion creator and Marie Claire UK contributing editor sharing personal style, the stories behind jewels and travel diaries.
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Marie Claire UKOverview
- Based in
- London
- Heritage
- Iranian
- Training
- Jewellery design at Central Saint Martins; diamond grading at GIA
- Label launched
- LeiVanKash, January 2011
- Breakout
- Olivia Palermo wearing LeiVanKash in 2011
- Now
- Fashion creator, brand consultant and Marie Claire UK contributing editor
Mini bio
How it started.
Leila originally imagined studying chemistry and fine art to restore paintings. A one-week jewellery-making course during their foundation year at Central Saint Martins changed that plan. They went on to study jewellery design and train in diamond grading at GIA, with early experience at Suzanne Syz, Asprey and Stephen Webster.
The first chapter.
They established LeiVanKash in January 2011, bringing Persian references, hand-carved forms and colourful stones into the designs. British Vogue traced an early breakthrough to Olivia Palermo wearing a ring and bracelet from the label in 2011. By its August 2012 interview, the collection had arrived at Harvey Nichols.
From jewels to personal style.
Leila told SheerLuxe that Instagram began as an account devoted to the jewellery brand before evolving into a wider view of their style. Today, that eye for accessories runs through outfit ideas, travel writing and Behind the Carat. Their Craft, Carat & Conversation video series sits down with jewellery designers to explore inspiration, process and the stories behind the pieces.
A new editorial chapter.
In April 2026, Leila announced a formal contributing editor role at Marie Claire UK. They described it as a full-circle moment: the magazine had supported LeiVanKash around its 2011 launch. Their work now spans accessories, jewellery, consulting and content creation.
Creditschronological, newest first
Editorial and creator work
- 2026Marie Claire UKContributing editor
- 2025Craft, Carat & ConversationCreator and interviewer, Instagram jewellery series
- 2025Anatomy of a WardrobeFeatured guest
Jewellery
- 2011LeiVanKashFounder and jewellery designer
Quotes
Jewellery feels most natural to me when it becomes part of daily life.Leila Kashanipour, Harper’s Bazaar India
On wearing fine jewellery every day, in a collector interview published September 20, 2026. https://www.harpersbazaar.in/fashion/story/inside-the-jewellery-boxes-of-three-discerning-collectors-1452361-2026-09-20
Trivia
- The name LeiVanKash combines Leila, the Dutch word “van” meaning “from”, and part of the family name Kashanipour.
- Dutch Vanitas paintings helped inspire the brand name and the Skullmania collection.
- Leila originally considered a career in painting restoration and conservation.
- In January 2026, Leila said they still made personalised name pieces by request, including Farsi name necklaces.
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