Model Elana Nair on finding her stride, embracing her roots, and the art of becoming.
Photography by Chuan Looi. Concept & art direction by Khairani Ramli. Styling & text by Abdul Aziz Draim. Elana Nair wears looks and accessories from the Ralph Lauren Collection Fall ’25.
Jacket; shirt; wide leg jeans; calfskin boots; and The Ralph large tote, from RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION.
All In The Family
Born on November 22nd, 2001, Nair’s relationship with fashion wasn’t entirely accidental. Her mother modelled in her younger years and remains connected to the fashion scene today. “One of my fondest memories is actually with my younger sister—we used to put on fashion shows for our parents every single night before bed … So in a way, fashion was never something accidental, it always existed even before I actively sought out to pursue it,” she explains. This early exposure might have planted the seeds, but Nair’s path was far from linear.
Armed with a degree in Business Psychology, she brings an analytical depth to her work that extends beyond the surface. “I love understanding people, behaviour, and why we make the choices we do. And honestly, psychology and fashion aren’t worlds apart. Both are about expression, perception, and confidence.”
