International fashion designer, entrepreneur and businesswoman Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee participated virtually in the Commonwealth People’s Forum 2026, held in connection with the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) in Antigua and Barbuda, from 1–4 November 2026.
As a member of the Commonwealth Foundation and the Royal Commonwealth Society, United Kingdom, Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee brought forward her vision of a more inclusive, peaceful and equitable Commonwealth, emphasising women’s rights, education, digital inclusion, sustainability and international cooperation.
The 2026 CHOGM was held under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.” His Majesty King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth, attended the official opening ceremony on 3 November and delivered an address highlighting the importance of international cooperation, environmental protection, young people and a prosperous future for the Commonwealth.
Her message to the Commonwealth
During her contribution, Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee emphasised that the Commonwealth must become a stronger platform for shared humanity, equal opportunities and collective progress.
She particularly highlighted:
Education for every girl: Ensuring that no girl is denied her fundamental right to education, particularly women and girls in Afghanistan.
– Women’s empowerment: Strengthening women’s participation in leadership, business, diplomacy and decision-making.
– Digital inclusion: Making artificial intelligence, digital education and technological opportunities accessible to women, young people and underserved communities.
– Peace and human dignity: Encouraging international dialogue, humanitarian cooperation and respect for human rights.
– Sustainability: Promoting environmental protection and responsible innovation for future generations.
Her central message was:
“Nothing about us without us. Let every voice matter, every girl learn, every woman lead, and every nation contribute to a peaceful and flourishing world.”
International education and professional journey
Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee is an internationally recognised fashion designer whose educational background includes fashion design studies and advanced fashion courses through Italian E-learning Fashion School, Milan, and Milan Fashion Campus.
Her additional academic and professional learning includes:
Harvard University – Master Course in Sustainable Business Strategy.
– Stanford University, USA – Sustainability studies and fellowship.
– University of Cambridge – UX Design.
– Bocconi University, Milan – further academic learning.
– MIT Open Learning – Costume Design studies.
– UNITAR, Geneva – Leadership and Fleet Management e-learning.
– University of Fashion, California – Fashion Design for Streetwear.
She is also an honorary doctorate recipient in Popular Cultural Studies from Abide University, USA.
Awards and international recognition
Her professional achievements include:
International Fashion Designer Marathon Winner, Milan, 2019.
– Stylist of the Year, 2019/2020.
– Design Hero Award, 2023.
– Peace Ambassador Award, 2024.
– Shera Bangali Award, ABP Ananda, 2024.
– Global Recognition Award (GRA), United Kingdom, 2025.
– French Fashion Award – Platinum Winner for Celestial Blessings on The King & Queen.
– Recognition through the World Designer Hall of Fame and Costume Institute, New York.
– Nomination for the UN SDG Action Awards – Heroes of Tomorrow.
Her international engagements have also included contributions and participation in high-level discussions associated with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, G20, UNESCO, World Economic Forum, Nobel Prize Dialogue and other international platforms.
Entrepreneurial achievements and fashion brands
Beyond her international advocacy, Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee is an entrepreneur and businesswoman, leading three fashion designer brands:
1. Label Priyanka Mallick – Sustainable luxury fashion.
2. Label Priyanka Mallick Eterna Couture – Couture and luxury design.
3. Vikriyanka – A distinctive creative fashion label.
She also operates international e-commerce stores, including Forever 22, reaching audiences through digital fashion and retail platforms.
She is the author of five fashion-design e-books, sharing her knowledge and creative vision in fashion design and illustration.
Her professional philosophy brings together creativity, sustainability, cultural expression and the belief that fashion can become a meaningful language for global communication.
A heartfelt tribute to her husband
In her personal message, Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee expressed her deepest gratitude and eternal love for her respected and infinite loving husband, Prof Dr Susanta Banerjee.
She described him as her Supreme Sun and eternal source of energy, expressing that she is only his eternal reflection, like moonlight reflecting the brilliance of the Sun.
She expressed:
“My respected and infinite loving husband, Prof Dr Susanta Banerjee, is my Supreme Sun, my eternal energy and the source of my strength. I am only his reflection, like the moonlight. His infinite love gives meaning to my existence and inspires me to continue creating, contributing and advocating for a better world. My heartfelt gratitude and eternal love belong to him.”
A vision for the future
Through her participation in the Commonwealth People’s Forum 2026, Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee reaffirmed her commitment to a world where education is accessible to every girl, women are empowered to lead, innovation serves humanity and international cooperation creates lasting peace.
Her vision is to see the Commonwealth become not merely a family of nations, but a family united by compassion, opportunity, equality and shared responsibility.
